Starbucks details PSL return date with new fall menu in tow
‘Summerween’ is very much in full swing, what with Magic Kingdom sharing its mouthwatering ‘Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party’ menu and The Hershey Company single-handely building anticipation for fall-themed, snack-sized treats.
But try as they might, nothing quite proclaims the turning of the season like the iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks, right?
The saccharine beverage, beloved by musicians like Katy Perry and Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz, has become somewhat of a cult seasonal staple since it launched back in 2003.
More than two decades since it debuted and now thousands of coffee house customers look forward to the fall season just to get their lips around a hot cup of the good stuff.
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And it's good news because the wait is actually almost over; Pumpkin Spice Latte season is almost upon us.
On 3 August, Starbucks announced that the iconic PLS would be back for another limited-time stint in the United States.
It is set to be joined by a handful of other returning pumpkin-flavoured heroes; fresh delights are set to follow, including a cozy, cide-inspired take on chai.
New Starbucks US fall drinks
Fans of the classic Pumpkin Spice Latte will finally be able to bask in its glory again from 25 August.
Those who prefer its sister products will be pleased to know that a new Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso, Pumpkin Spice Chai and Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha are heaidng to stores across the nation.
Comeback kings, the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai and Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino finish the expanded portfolio.
The 2026 Starbucks fall menu also sees a Pecan Cortado, Iced Pecan Crunch Latte and Pecan Crunch Latte being added. All are available from 25 August.
Starbucks’ Caramelised Banana range has been having its moment in Britain, and now US customers are getting their own version.
This August, fans can sip on two new beverages inspired by freshly baked banana bread: the Iced Banana Bread Latte and Iced Banana Bread Chai.
The pair ‘combine banana, cinnamon and brown sugar flavors to create dessert-like notes reminiscent of warm baked treats’, as per a press release.
Excitingly, it’s understood that these will be available ‘beyond the fall season’.
Another new drink is the ‘Chaider’ - a ‘cozy twist on chai for fall’.
A press release claims that this beverage - available hot or iced - ‘delivers cider-inspired flavours including cinnamon and sweet spice’.
Starbucks fall 2026 food
In addition to the new drinks, Starbucks has detailed what customers can pick up from its food fridges this fall.
Leading the pack is a new protein-packed whole wheat flatbread made with chicken, bacon, and garlic and herb flavoured cheese spread.
In terms of sweet treats, Starbucks is set to replace its beloved Unicorn Cake Pop with a vanilla hedgehog.
The cake is mixed with buttercream, dipped in chocolatey icing, and finished with chocolate sprinkles.
Finally, the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin is back, with a sprinkling of chopped, spiced pepitas.
Grab your favourites in-store from 25 August!
Ella Scott