Dunkin' Fall Menu Confirmed for August 28 Despite Earlier Launches in Previous Years

Pumpkin spice latte season is here again, with Starbucks reintroducing the popular seasonal drink this week. Meanwhile, Dunkin' fans are eagerly awaiting news about the return of their favorite coffee chain's fall menu.

Dunkin' has been teasing the return of its fall menu on social media throughout the week. On Wednesday, the brand's official Instagram account posted a cryptic message hinting at an August 28 launch. The post featured text reading, "See how we're bringing back pumpkin? Very mindful, very patient, very demure," and the caption, "Apparently I'm not allowed to say when pumpkin comes out but it rhymes with shmaugust shwenty shmeighth."

Dunkin' Confirms Fall Menu Arrival on August 28

Dunkin' has officially confirmed the August 28 launch date in an email to USA TODAY on Friday morning, although the company declined to reveal the menu details. Additionally, the brand posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, saying, "Warn your boyfriends now - pumpkin is back next week."

Potential Items on Dunkin's Fall Menu

Dunkin' is bucking the trend of early fall product launches this year. In 2023, the fall menu debuted on August 16, significantly earlier than this year.

Last year's menu included the Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte, Nutty Pumpkin Coffee, and a variety of pumpkin-flavored bakery items such as the Pumpkin Cake Donut and Pumpkin Muffin.

In 2022, Dunkin's fall menu was introduced even earlier, launching on August 10. That year's menu also featured a Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew and a Blood Orange Dunkin' Refresher, along with the Nutty Pumpkin Coffee.

Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.