"We still have several weeks of warm weather ahead of us and over a month until the official end of summer, but we’ve already got fall on the brain. While we’re obviously huge fans of fall fashion and all the cozy activities that come with cooler weather, one of our all-time favorite parts of the season is the return of Starbucks’ fall drinks. There’s just something about that first sip of a Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew that immediately puts us into a fall state of mind.
Although it seems like Starbucks’ fall menu comes out earlier every year, we’re not complaining if that means we have a few more days to enjoy our favorite seasonal sips. Although the PSL made its long-awaited return on August 24 last year, this year’s fall menu is rumored to be launching even earlier. Read on for everything we know so far about the 2024 Starbucks fall drinks, including some delicious-sounding new menu items dropping this year.
What to Know About Starbucks’ Fall Drinks 2024
Starbucks’ fall drinks likely won’t be released for another few weeks, but the presumed menu recently leaked online. In a post by Instagram user @Markie_Devo, we got our first look at all the autumn-inspired sips and treats expected to hit stores on Thursday, August 22. Leading off is, of course, the beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte, which is available hot, iced, or as a Frappuccino. The lineup also includes returning favorites such as the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew and Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso, which earned the top spot in our annual taste test of Starbucks fall drinks last year. The Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai—initially inspired by a customer-favorite “secret menu” concoction—is also expected to make a repeat appearance this year.
As for what’s new, you can also expect to see an Iced Apple Crisp Cream Chai on the menu this year, so non-coffee-drinkers have even more fall options to choose from. And for the first time ever, it appears that Starbucks plans to stagger the release of its fall drinks. The first batch is expected to drop on August 22 with another round of new items launching on Thursday, September 19. The second drop is rumored to include two brand-new drinks: an Iced Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte and a Salted Pecan Cream Cold Foam. As a big fan of Starbucks’ pistachio drinks, I personally can’t wait to try these two new pecan options.
On the food side of things, the anticipated menu includes classics like the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin and a Baked Apple Croissant, as well as two new options: a Racoon Cake Pop and a Mummy Cookie. Although we don’t yet know the flavors of these new treats, I’m hoping for something fun like pumpkin or chai.
Starbucks has not yet confirmed the release date or official fall menu, so in the meantime, we can only cross our fingers that these predictions prove true.
Jessica Friedhoff, Senior Lifestyle Editor
Jessica has been at The Everygirl since 2022, covering all things home, travel, food, hobbies, and more. She edits all lifestyle content, writes in-depth features, and curates the direction of the Living section. Jessica’s true passion—and much of her expertise—lies in interior design and decorating. Before joining The Everygirl, she worked as the digital assistant home editor for Better Homes & Gardens.
