Fall may still feel a long way off in Jacksonville, but Starbucks is bringing the season to its stores nationwide.
Dunkin’ got a head start last week with the return of its fall lineup, including pumpkin spice favorites. Now, Starbucks is joining in, unveiling the return of the pumpkin spice latte (PSL) on its 2026 fall menu starting Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Here’s a look at what Starbucks and Dunkin’ are offering this season, including new pumpkin and banana-inspired flavors to help this fall feel extra cozy in Jacksonville.
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Starbucks 2026 fall drinks drop today, including new Banana Bread Lattes
Starbucks' uber-popular Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL), credited with starting the nationwide annual craze, returns today, Tuesday, Aug. 25. And this fall, Starbucks is teaming up with icon
Martha Stewart to promote their fall favorites.
"For years, the Pumpkin Spice Latte has been a defining symbol of fall, an icon. It has inspired memes, sparked commentary, and become an unmistakable sign that the season has arrived," a press release said.
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What's new on Starbucks Fall menu 2026?
Along with its classic pumpkin flavors, the coffee chain is introducing a new fall-inspired latte: the Banana Bread Latte. Three new pumpkin drinks are also joining the lineup: the Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso, Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha and Pumpkin Spice Chai. Returning favorites include pecan-flavored and banana bread-inspired drinks, while the new Chaider offers a cozy, cider-inspired twist on chai.
Here's a look at the Starbucks 2026 fall drinks
- Classic Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso
- Pumpkin Spice Chai
- Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha
- Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
- Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai
- Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino
- Pecan Cortado
- Iced Pecan Crunch Latte
- Pecan Crunch Latte
- Iced Banana Bread Latte
- Iced Banana Bread Chai
- Chaider - Combo of chai and cider
What is the Starbucks Chaider drink?
The new Chaider puts a cozy, fall-inspired spin on chai, blending warm cider notes with cinnamon and sweet spices for a comforting seasonal drink.
Starbucks is also releasing a pumpkin spice-specific line of merchandise in its fall 2026 drop
"For those who count down the days until PSL returns, and mark their calendars for the first sip, the PSL Society collection celebrates the season with new drinkware and an iconic hat made for PSL lovers everywhere," a Starbucks release said.
There are also a few new fall-forward food items: the Chicken Bacon Protein Pocket and the Hedgehog Cake Pop. The Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin is also returning.
Dunkin' 2026 fall flavors out now, including Alix Earle meal
Pumpkin returned to Dunkin' last Wednesday, Aug. 19. And this year, the chain is partnering with Florida-based influencer and celebrity Alix Earle for its 2026 fall menu.
"As summer winds down and routines ramp back up, Dunkin’ is welcoming fall with its seasonal menu lineup and partnering with Alix Earle – the internet’s favorite multitasker – to launch Alix’s Earle-Y Riser Meal, a breakfast inspired by the creator who somehow does it all," the announcement said.
"Co-created with Alix and available nationwide today, the Earle-Y Riser Meal combines her go-to Dunkin' order into one convenient breakfast built for busy days."
Alix's Earle-Y Riser Meal includes a frothy "shakin'" espresso with sugar-free vanilla and almond milk; a sausage, egg and cheese hashbrown Wake-Up Wrap; and three assorted Munchkins donut holes.
Along with its usual fall lineup of pumpkin-flavored coffees, Dunkin' is also releasing a lineup of tiramisu-flavored and berry-flavored coffees and refreshers.
Here's a look at the Dunkin' 2026 fall menu:
- Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte
- Pumpkin Cloud Dunkalatte
- Pumpkin Pie Coffee Chiller
- Pumpkin Patch Cloud Latte
- Nutty Pumpkin Protein Latte
- Tiramisu Cloud Latte
- Tiramisu Shakin’ Espresso
- Tiramisu Marshmallow Matcha
- Tiramisu Protein Latte
- Berry Clementine Refresher
- Berry Daydream Refresher
- Chipotle Hash Brown Wake-Up Wrap
- Chipotle Loaded Hash Browns
- Maple Sugar Bacon
- Maple Sugar Bacon Breakfast Sandwich
- Snackin’ Bacon
- Wake-Up Wrap
Is pumpkin spice available at Scooter's?
Pumpkin and fall flavors dropped a little earlier at Nebraska-based coffee chain Scooter's, as the fall menu became available Aug. 13.
And at Scooter's, there are four pumpkin drink options on the 2026 fall menu: the Pumpkin Caramelicious Latte, the Pumpkin Cinnalicious Latte, the Pumpkin Chai Latte and the classic Pumpkin Spice Latte. Other fall flavors that dropped last week include maple and caramel apple.
Does 7 Brew have fall flavors yet?
Although the coffee chain has yet to announce its 2026 fall flavors, seasonal pumpkin and fall-flavored featured drinks at 7 Brew typically release on Sept. 1 or in the first week of September.
Why are people obsessed with pumpkin spice coffee?
There's actually some science behind why we are so obsessed with pumpkin spice every year.
According to Johns Hopkins' Arts and Science Magazine, the key to why people love pumpkin spice is its smell. Its scent is strongly associated with the holiday season, and likely evokes comforting memories.
“Pumpkin spice aromas emerge in the fall in shops and cafes, coinciding with the arrival of colorful leaves, family gatherings, and back-to-school bustle. The association that the smell has with the season in our memories allows it to powerfully evoke the refreshing feelings of fall,” Jason Fischer, assistant professor of psychological and brain sciences, told the magazine in 2021.
Science journalist Alice Gray also told the BBC in 2024 that the drink's high sugar levels trigger the brain's reward system, releasing feel-good chemicals that make us crave more.
When is the first day of fall?
The first official day of fall 2026 is Tuesday, Sept. 22, marking the autumnal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere.
For meteorologists, however, fall begins earlier. The meteorological fall season starts Sept. 1 and runs through Nov. 30, aligning with the calendar months used to track seasonal weather patterns. Florida doesn't usually see cooler weather until November, though.
Doris Alvarez is a Breaking and Trending Reporter for The Florida Times-Union. You can get all of Jacksonville’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday by signing up for the free Daily Briefing and News Alerts newsletters at jacksonville.com/newsletters
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