The announcement of Starbucks' 2026 holiday menu lineup has left many coffee lovers with one question: Where is the Chestnut Praline Latte?
Starbucks just released the lineup for its holiday menu, which will be available starting on Nov. 5.
While many of the beloved favorites, like the Peppermint Mocha and Sugar Cookie Latte, are returning, the absence of the Chestnut Praline Latte on the menu has left many Starbucks lovers up in arms.
Here is everything you need to know about the Starbucks 2026 holiday menu, including how to get it in New York, and why the Chestnut Praline Latte isn't on it.
When will the Starbucks holiday menu return to stores?
New York coffee lovers will get to try the Starbucks 2026 holiday menu when it is released in stores on Thursday, Nov.
5.
Is Starbucks' Chestnut Praline Latte coming back in 2026?
Starbucks has not announced the Chestnut Praline Latte as part of its 2026 holiday coffeehouse menu. The company's official holiday announcement lists the returning beverages but does not include the Chestnut Praline Latte.
That doesn't necessarily mean the flavor is gone for the entire holiday season. Starbucks has not said whether the drink could return later this winter.
The company is, however, offering a Chestnut Praline Latte-inspired dairy creamer in grocery stores this holiday season.
Fans have made their complaints heard on the Starbucks Instagram post announcing the new holiday menu. One customer wrote, "Please don't tell me chestnut praline isn't coming back," and Starbucks replied: "Sometimes classics come and go to make room for new faves! You might just love the new Tiramisu Latte."
This response drew up even more discourse across social media regarding the absence of the Chestnut Praline Latte, with another customer writing, "If Chestnut Praline isn’t back, neither am I. I can hold a grudge." Someone else commented on the post stating that they were going to start a petition to bring the latte back.
What Starbucks holiday drinks are returning?
The 2026 holiday menu includes several returning drinks, including:
- Peppermint Mocha
- Caramel Brulee Latte
- Sugar Cookie Latte
- Gingerbread Chai
What are the new Starbucks holiday drinks?
Here are new drinks you can expect to see on the Starbucks 2026 holiday menu:
New Tiramisu Velvet
- Tiramisu Velvet Latte (available hot or iced)
- Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew
Both of these beverages are said to be inspired by the classic Italian dessert and come topped with a velvet mascarpone cold foam and cocoa and coffee dusting.
New Apple Pomegranate Refresher
The new Apple Pomegranate Refresher includes apple flavors and popping pomegranate-flavored pearls. Customers can also order the Snowy Apple version of the refresher, which is made with coconut milk.
Starbucks 2026 holiday menu food items
Here are the food items that will become available with the Nov. 5 release of the 2026 holiday menu:
- Bearista Cake Pop
- New Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese
- New recipe for the Turkey & Stuffing Sandwich
- Cranberry Bliss Bar
- Snowman Cookie
- Sugar Plum Cheese Danish
Where can you find Starbucks in New York?
There are approximately 720 Starbucks locations across New York, according to ScrapeHero, though recently select Starbucks locations across the country have been closed, including 17 stores in New York.
To find a Starbucks near you, use the company's store locator.
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—Madison Scott is a New York Connect reporter, covering entertainment, breaking and consumer news, and trending topics with a focus on stories that matter to readers across New York State. She also has an interest in how the system helps or doesn't help families with missing loved ones. She can be reached at MDScott@USATodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Starbucks holiday menu 2026: What's new and what's missing?
