When does Pumpkin Spice Latte return to Starbucks? Here's the release date

History of pumpkin spice in America

From pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin-flavored doughnuts, it's clear the flavor is an autumn staple of the American diet. (Photo credit: Anheuser-Busch)

As millions of people across the U.S. get a taste of fall with cooler low temperatures this week, seasonal pumpkin spice drinks are also being released – including Starbucks.

The coffee giant announced a 2024 return date for its fall menu, as well as other big chains.

Here's everything we know about the upcoming fall menus:

Starbucks pumpkin spice 2024 date

Starbucks is bringing back its Pumpkin Spice Latte, along with newcomer Iced Apple Crisp Nondairy Cream Chai, starting on Thursday, Aug. 22, the company confirmed.

It’s the earliest Starbucks has ever offered the product.

History of Starbucks

Starbucks opened its first coffee shop in 1971.

The seasonal icon Pumpkin Spice Latte is returning to Starbucks' fall menu for its 21st year. The Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai and fan-favorite Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew will also return to menus.

Starbucks' new Iced Apple Crisp Nondairy Cream Chai features warming spice flavors of chai combined with flavors of apple and the oatmilk, "reminiscent of the homemade apple pie," accodinvg to the company. Also joining the fall apple lineup are the Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso and Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato.

Starbucks will release its fall menu on August 22. (Credit: Starbucks)

Beginning on Aug. 22, Starbucks Reserve locations in Chicago, New York and Seattle will also debut a fall menu with three new pumpkin spice beverages: the new Pumpkin Spice Affogato, Pumpkin Spice Chai Martini and the Pumpkin Spice Martini Flight.

Dunkin’ fall menu 2024 date

Dunkin' has historically dropped its fall offerings in August – and before Starbucks – so realistically it could come any day.

Earlier this month, Dunkin' announced an expansion of its ready-to-drink line of spiked iced coffees with a first-ever limited seasonal offering – a canned Pumpkin Spice Iced Latte. This beverage is already available in grocery and package stores across 27 states.

Some insiders have said the Dunkin’ fall menu will come on Aug. 28. However, the company has yet to officially announce its date.

7-Eleven fall menu 2024

Convenience chain 7-Eleven released its fall offerings on Aug. 1, according to a news release published on its website. In addition to pumpkin-spiced coffee drinks, five 7-Eleven stores had a limited-time "Pumpkin Spice Slurpee" drink, the company said.

The beverage "is unlike anything fall flavor fans have tasted before, with the flavor of pumpkin and cinnamon spice swirled together in the form of a refreshing, ice-cold Slurpee drink," its website said.

Krispy Kreme fall menu 2024

The History of Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme is an American multinational doughnut company and coffeehouse chain founded by Vernon Rudolph.

Krispy Kreme launched its fall menu on Aug. 12, revealing the return of its fan-favorite Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnut and Pumpkin Spice Latte.

"It’s August and we’re all ready for pumpkin spice, somehow. So, we’re bringing back the classics you’re craving," Dave Skena, Krispy Kreme’s global chief brand officer, said in a statement. "Our fans want their Krispy Kreme Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnut and Latte right now, and we’re here for it. Stay tuned though, we’re not done spicing up the season."