As autumn flavors give way to festive cheer, major coffee chains are launching their highly anticipated holiday menus. While some brands have already released their seasonal offerings, others are set to debut in early November.
Here’s what customers can expect from Starbucks, Dunkin’, Dutch Bros, and Scooter’s Coffee.
Starbucks Unveils Holiday Lineup and Red Cup Day
Starbucks will launch its main holiday menu on Thursday, November 6. Fan favorites like the Chestnut Praline Latte and the Eggnog Latte, which returns after being discontinued in 2021, will be available later in the season.
The company has also scheduled its popular Red Cup Day for Thursday, November 13. Customers who purchase a select holiday beverage on this day will receive a free, limited-edition reusable red cup.
The 2025 Starbucks holiday menu includes:
- Eggnog Latte: A returning favorite featuring espresso, steamed eggnog, a splash of milk, and a dusting of nutmeg.
- Peppermint Mocha: A blend of espresso, steamed milk, mocha sauce, and peppermint syrup, finished with whipped cream and dark chocolate curls. Available hot, iced, or as a Frappuccino.
- Caramel Brulée Latte: Espresso combined with steamed milk and caramel brulée sauce, topped with whipped cream and a caramel brulée topping. Available hot, iced, or as a Frappuccino.
- Iced Sugar Cookie Latte: Starbucks Blonde Espresso mixed with sugar cookie-flavored syrup, milk, and ice, topped with red and green sprinkles. Available hot, iced, or as a Frappuccino.
- Iced Gingerbread Chai: A mix of warm chai spices, milk, and ice, topped with a non-dairy gingerbread-flavored cold foam.
- Chestnut Praline Latte: Espresso with steamed milk and flavors of caramelized chestnuts and spices, topped with whipped cream and spiced praline crumbs. Available hot, iced, or as a Frappuccino.
Returning bakery items include the Snowman Cookie, Cranberry Bliss Bar, and Sugar Plum Cheese Danish. New additions are the Polar Bear Cake Pop and Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread.
Dunkin’s Holiday Menu Arrives November 5
Dunkin’s holiday menu will be available starting Wednesday, November 5. This year’s lineup features several new food and beverage items alongside returning classics.
The 2025 Dunkin’ holiday menu includes:
- Peppermint Mocha Signature Latte
- Toasted White Chocolate Signature Latte
- New Cookie Butter Cloud Latte: Espresso with notes of brown sugar and baked cookie, served iced and topped with Cookie Butter Cold Foam and crumbles.
- New Berry Sangria Refresher: A mix of berry flavors with a choice of green tea, black tea, lemonade, or sparkling water.
- New Raspberry Striped Croissant: A croissant featuring raspberry ribbons baked into the dough and a sweet raspberry filling.
- New Bacon Jam Breakfast Sandwich: Bacon jam, bacon, white cheddar cheese, and a fried egg on a buttery croissant.
- New Bacon Jam Grilled Cheese: Bacon jam, bacon, and melted white cheddar and American cheese on toasted sourdough.
The chain is also introducing festive packaging, including 25-count Munchkins boxes designed to look like gingerbread houses.
Dutch Bros Holiday Drinks Now Available
Dutch Bros has already released its lineup of four seasonal beverages, which are currently available at all locations.
The 2025 Dutch Bros holiday menu includes:
- Mistletoe Rebel: Raspberry and pomegranate mixed with the brand’s Rebel energy drink and a green glitter glaze.
- Holiday Cookie Freeze: Sweet cream and vanilla blended with sprinkles, topped with Soft Top and more sprinkles.
- Hazelnut Truffle Mocha: Hazelnut mocha finished with Soft Top and a caramel drizzle.
- Candy Cane Mocha: Peppermint-flavored mocha with Soft Top and candy cane sprinkles.
Scooter’s Coffee Debuts ‘Elf’-Inspired Holiday Menu
Scooter’s Coffee has also launched its holiday offerings, featuring a special menu created in partnership with Warner Bros. and inspired by the classic holiday movie “Elf.”
The 2025 Scooter’s Coffee holiday menu includes:
- Candy Cane Forest Mocha: Mocha and peppermint flavors combined with espresso, topped with whipped cream, mocha drizzle, and peppermint chips. Also available as a hot chocolate.
- Swirly Twirly Sugar Cookie Latte: Cookie butter and white mocha flavors mixed with espresso and topped with whipped cream and sprinkles.
- Buddy the Elf Maple Caramelicious: Caramel and maple flavors blended with espresso, finished with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and a maple candy topping.
- Buddy the Elf Maple Chai: Spiced chai with notes of maple syrup, topped with whipped cream and maple candy pieces.
- Son of a Nutcracker Brewed Coffee: A limited-edition brew with notes of dark chocolate, roasted nuts, and brown sugar.
- Cherry Cheer Sparkling Float: A blend of tart cherry and vanilla with sparkling soda and a vanilla float topping.
- Themed Bakery Items: Including a Candy Cane Forest Cinnamon Roll, Swirly Twirly Sugar Cookie Sandwich, and Snowball Fight Cake Bite.
