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With the first day of fall 2025 just around the corner, the return of the pumpkin spice latte, iced donuts and treats are enough to warm up the season, with Starbucks, Dunkin’, QuickChek, Krispy Kreme and more dropping the goods.
Fans of Starbucks’ iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte, or PSL for pumpkin afficianados, will see their favorite drink drop soon, while over at Quickchek, the New Jersey-based convenience chain gave fans of their cinnamon- and nutmeg-infused coffee a welcome surprise Monday, Aug. 11 when they dropped their signature Pumpkin Spice Coffee. And like several other popular chains, like Dunkin,’ the full pumpkin-infused menu is right arounf the corner.
Here’s your guide to all the pumpkin menu items dropping soon at your favorite eateries and coffee shops in New Jersey.
When does pumpkin spice start at Dunkin’ 2025?
Dunkin’ is expected to drop their fall 2025 menu on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. Notable and historically accurate food blogger Markie Devo shared details of the menu that included the return of Dunkin’s Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte, glazed pumpkin donuts, pumpkin munchkins and more.
- Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte (hot or iced)
- Cereal ‘N Milk Latte (new item)
- Mixed Berry Daydream Refresher (new item)
- Glazed Pumpkin Donuts, Munchkins and Pumpkin Muffin
- Chipotle Loaded Hash Browns (new item)
- Maple Sugar Bacon (sandwich, wrap or snack)
- Kreme Delight Donut (new)
- Iced Pumpkin Loaf (new)
- $6 meal: Medium hot or iced coffee, Bacon Egg & Cheese Sandwich and Hash Browns
Dunkin’ will also release a Halloween 2025 menu, according to markie_devo, on Oct. 15. That menu will include a new Candy Bar Signature Latte.
When do pumpkin spice lattes return to Starbucks 2025?
Fans of the Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte (aka PSL), Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai and more can begin enjoying their favorites on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. This is slightly later than the earlier-than-usual Aug. 22 drop in 2024. There are hundreds of Starbucks locations in New Jersey; find one here.
Starbucks fall 2025 menu
The iconic PSL, which debuted 22 years ago at Starbucks, remains a fan-favorite, but the coffee giant has an array of returning fall beverages, plus a new fall drink and snack dropping on Aug. 26:
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
- Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai
- Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte
- Pecan Oatmilk Cortado (new item)
- Italian Sausage Egg Bites (new item)
Food blogger Markie Devo (markie_devo), who has historically and accurately predicted new food items, said the chain will also have on the menu a Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin, Baked Apple Croissant and Raccoon Cake Pop.
Starbucks pumpkin spice coffees, creamers at grocery stores
Fans of Starbucks’ fall-inspired menu can pop into their nearest grocery store, convenience store, or gas stations now to pick up Starbucks’ ready-to-drink beverages for a limited time:
- Starbucks Iced Espresso Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino Chilled Coffee Drink
- Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Flavored Coffee
- Starbucks Fall Blend Coffee
- Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Concentrate
- Starbucks Smoked Butterscotch Flavored Coffee
- Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Inspired Creamer and Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Inspired Non-Dairy Creamer
- Starbucks Maple Pecan Latte Inspired Non-Dairy Creamer (new item)
When do pumpkin spice lattes come back at McDonalds 2025?
McDonald’s has not revealed yet when they will drop their McCafé Pumpkin Spice Latte for fall 2025, although they are readying for the return with a placeholder already on their website. In 2024, McDonald’s signature latte, Pumpkin Spice Iced Coffee, and Pumpkin & Creme Pie returned on Aug. 30.
When does QuickChek pumpkin coffee return 2025?
QuickChek dropped their Pumpkin Spice Coffee on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 at all locations. The medium-roast coffee is available via self-serve, hot or iced, frozen (made to order) or via brew bags to take home. Their full pumpkin-inspired menu will be available at participating convenience stores beginning Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. QuickChek, which is NJ-based, has several locations in the Garden State, which can be found here.
When does Wawa fall menu come out 2025?
Wawa has not officially released their fall 2025 menu, but last year, the chain released their plethora of fall drinks on Aug. 29, 2024. Customers can expect the return of the convenience store’s signature Pumpkin Spice Coffee, Pumpkin Iced Macchiato, Pumpkin Iced Coffee with Cold Brew, Pumpkin Brûlée Iced Latte perhaps later this month.
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Krispy Kreme Pumpkin Spice menu 2025
Krispy Kreme’s Pumpkin Spice Glazed Doughnut has returned for just one week, ending Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. The rest of the Krispy Kreme fall menu dropped on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 and will extend through the fall. New items added to the menu include the return of the Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnut, Pumpkin Spice Latte (hot, iced or frozen), and their Pumpkin Spice Coffee. Find a NJ Krispy Kreme location here.
7-11 fall menu 2025
While 7-Eleven has not released when they’ll drop their signature Pumpkin Spice Coffee, Pumpkin Spice Latte or Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew this year. Last year, the chain touted their early return of their pumpkin-infused menu, which became available to fans on Aug. 1, 2024. The chain even dropped a pumpkin spice Slurpee at select locations.
Dairy Queen fall menu 2025
Dairy Queen may not have a PSL, but those craving pumpkin-infused ice cream treats will love the new additions to the fall 2025 menu. Their new collection drops Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. To find a Dairy Queen in New Jersey, click here.
- Caramel Toffee Cookie Blizzard Treat
- Pumpkin Pie Blizzard Treat
- Maple Cookie Shake
Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team.