Pumpkin spice season is revving up as Dunkin’ confirms its fall lineup and Starbucks reveals the return date for its Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Starbucks has announced that the Pumpkin Spice Latte will return to menus, with the fall lineup kicking off on August 26. The PSL, first launched in 2003, has become a beloved annual ritual for coffee lovers, signaling the start of autumn flavors on Starbucks’ menu.
On August 26, Starbucks will also bring back other fall favorites: Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai, and the Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte. The chain is adding a few new items this year, including Italian Sausage Egg Bites and a Pecan Oatmilk Cortado. The Cortado features three ristretto shots of Blonde Espresso with steamed milk, expanding on the existing Brown Sugar Oatmilk Cortado option. Starbucks describes the PSL as its most popular seasonal beverage, available hot, iced, or blended, crafted with real pumpkin flavor and a blend of pumpkin-spice notes such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove, finished with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices.
Dunkin’ has already rolled out its own pumpkin-spice lineup. The fall menu, announced August 20, includes the Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte (available hot or iced) and a new Cereal N’ Milk Latte, made with marshmallowy cereal milk. Dunkin’ is also adding Iced Pumpkin Loaf and the Mixed Berry Daydream Refresher, the latest beverage created in collaboration with pop star Sabrina Carpenter. Rounding out the lineup are a series of seasonal treats and savory items, including Pumpkin Cake Donut, Pumpkin Munchkins Donut Holes, the Kreme Delight Donut, Chipotle Loaded Hash Browns, Maple Sugar Bacon, Chipotle Hash Brown Wake-Up Wrap, Ham & Swiss Croissant Stuffer, and Braided Apple Pie.
What to know if you’re planning your visit: Starbucks’ PSL is a staple of the fall menu and arrives on August 26, alongside other pumpkin-creamy options and a couple of new bites. Dunkin’ is already featuring pumpkin flavors across drinks and snacks, with a broader fall lineup continuing to roll out.
Summary
– Starbucks PSL returns August 26, with several fall beverages, plus new items like Italian Sausage Egg Bites and Pecan Oatmilk Cortado.
– Dunkin’s fall menu includes Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte, Cereal N’ Milk Latte, Iced Pumpkin Loaf, and other seasonal treats, announced August 20.
– Both chains are leaning into pumpkin-spice flavors to kick off autumn and attract customers with bold new twists on the season’s favorites.
Additional note
– For fans, this is a great time to try the new Cortado variants at Starbucks and sample Dunkin’s cereal-milk latte alongside the classic pumpkin offerings. If you’re watching for the best value, consider studying timing for the launches, as there may be limited-time promotions or bundles in the first weeks.