August may technically be a summer month, but for many, fall starts the moment July ends. That’s especially true for the autumnal beverage lovers, who basically spend all year counting down the days until they can have their favorite specialty drinks once again. And the people over at Starbucks know this well, which is probably why the coffee giant has already announced the return date for its beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte.
On Aug. 3, Starbucks revealed the 2026 release date for the PSL will land on Aug. 25, meaning fans only have a few more weeks of waiting left. (For those counting, that’s one whole day earlier than last year’s PSL drop on Aug. 26.) The release is part of Starbucks’s vast fall lineup, which includes even more pumpkin coffee drinks, as well as other fan-favorite flavors and products.
So, if you’re one of those people who absolutely loves the summertime and all the fun flavors that come with it, rest assured that you still have some time to enjoy it. But if you’re a fall fan and can’t wait to dig into all the seasonal goodies that come with the changing of the seasons, just know that your time will soon come. And in the meantime, you can pass the time by looking over all the drinks and food items coming to the Starbucks menu this autumn.
Starbucks’S Pumpkin Beverages For Fall 2026
Aside from the PSL, Starbucks has a whole lineup of pumpkin spice drinks this fall, including the all-new Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso, Pumpkin Spice Chai, and Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha. Also featured on the pumpkin menu are returning favorites, including the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai, and Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino.
Other Fall Flavors coming to the menu
Pumpkin may be the king of fall, but there are plenty of other seasonal sips to enjoy this autumn. The beloved pecan flavor is coming back, with drinks available including the Pecan Cortado, Iced Pecan Crunch Latte, and Pecan Crunch Latte. Banana — hailed as the flavor of summer 2026 — is still going strong into the fall, with two new drinks coming to the menu (and staying on the menu beyond this season): the Iced Banana Bread Latte and Iced Banana Bread Chai. And then there’s the Chaider — aka, a mix of chai and cider — which can be served hot or iced.
New Food Menu Items to Look Forward to
Beyond the beverage, Starbucks is also serving up new foods this fall. Continuing the protein craze, there’s the new Chicken Bacon Protein Pocket, containing 20 grams of protein. There’s also an adorable Hedgehog Cake Pop to add some whimsy to the season. And, of course, the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin is back, which basically marks the start of fall every year.