I Tried Every Drink on Starbucks’ 2025 Fall Menu—Here’s How They Rank
What's worth ordering, according to a former barista
Some people can’t let go of summer. Others start hosting Summerween parties in July and stalking Home Depot for the first sightings of spooky decorations. Starbucks is catering to the latter this year, releasing the pumpkin spice latte (or PSL, to devotees) long before autumn begins. This year, you can walk into a Starbies on Tuesday, August 26 and order one.
But that’s not the only drink—or seasonally inspired treat—you can try. I, a food editor and former Starbucks barista, got to sample the entire fall menu in advance. And after tasting everything, there are a few drinks I’d highly recommend. Read on for my full ranking of the 2025 Starbucks fall menu, complete with original photos and honest reviews. There's also one new fall food item joining the returning pumpkin cream cheese muffin and raccoon cake pop, in case you need more convincing.
(Note: Pricing and availability may vary by location. Prices are rounded to the nearest dollar.)
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