As we head towards the end of the summer, fall feels just around the corner for some operators, as menus featuring pumpkin spice are starting to pop up. Fall flavours have been arriving earlier and earlier in the season in the last few years, and this year is no exception.
Here’s a look at some of the menus launching pumpkin as an end-of-summer flavour for 2025:
Starbucks, famous for the PSL, has announced it will be adding the fan favourite back on the menu as of August 26, four days later than last year’s launch. The fall lineup also includes the return of other seasonal items, including the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew and Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai, along with the Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte, and a new Pecan Oatmilk Cortado.
Krispy Kreme is offering guests just a taste of fall, bringing back pumpkin spice donuts for one week only this month, a longer period of time than last year, which was just three days. The menu sees the return of pumpkin-flavoured items, including the Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed, Original Glazed Pumpkin Spice Cake, and assorted hot and cold pumpkin spice coffee and lattes. The seasonal items will be available from August 11 to 17, while quantities last.
While Dunkin’ has not officially announced the fall menu, the list has been leaked online, reportedly launching on August 20. This part of the fall menu lineup features the return of the Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte, Glazed Pumpkin Donut, Pumpkin Munchkins, Pumpkin Muffin, and introduces a new Iced Pumpkin Loaf, along with a Cereal N’ Milk Latte, Mixed Berry Daydream Refresher, and Kreme Delight Donut. According to reports, the second part of the menu is set to feature Halloween-themed items and will be released on October 15.
Although Dairy Queen is officially launching its fall menu on August 29, they have announced the seasonal features. Along with the classic Pumpkin Pie Blizzard, the menu offers new fall items, including a Caramel Toffee Cookie Blizzard and Maple Cookie Shake. No specific end date has been given for the fall menu, but the seasonal menu items are typically offered through late October or early November while supplies last.
While summer is still in full swing, operators looking ahead to fall may be able to capture the attention of guests seeking early seasonal flavours with new menu items and LTOs.
