Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes Are Back (Plus, Three New Menu Items!)

While August is still summer, it never stops us from enjoying the start of Pumpkin Spice Season. Starbucks officially brought back their Pumpkin Spice Lattes (and more fall flavors) on Aug. 24, 2023. The PSL is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and select Starbucks locations are giving away free PSL-themed stickers. The PSL was first developed by Starbucks in 2003 and they’ve reportedly sold more than 600 million of them since (at least 100 million of those have been consumed by the KCL staff).

Here’s everything to know about the return of the Starbucks PSL, the cost, and what’s new for the Starbucks fall menu 2023, including two new drinks and one baked good! It’s all only available for a limited time, so be sure to get it before the next seasonal drinks roll in.

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Grab BOGO free fall drinks every Thursday in September from Starbucks.

Every Thursday in September, Starbucks Rewards members can grab BOGO free fall drinks. This deal will be available after 12 p.m., and you’ll be limited to one freebie per week,

We’ve found everything you need to know about the BOGO free Starbucks deal this month.

 

The Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte arrived on Aug. 24.

Starbucks has been releasing their famous PSL on the last Tuesday in August since 2018 — except in 2021. That year they released it on the second-to-last Tuesday (always keeping us guessing). They changed up the formula again this year, 2023, by releasing it on Thursday, August 24, 2023 along with the Starbucks Fall Cups.

If historical data is your thing, here are the PSL release dates from the last eight years:

• 2022: Tuesday, Aug. 30
• 2021: Tuesday, Aug. 24
• 2020: Tuesday, Aug. 25
• 2019: Tuesday, Aug. 27
• 2018: Tuesday, Aug. 28
• 2017: Friday, Sept. 1
• 2016: Tuesday, Sept. 6
• 2015: Tuesday, Sept. 8

 

The PSL typically costs between $5 and $6 — but you can get it for free.

At my location, you can get a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte for $5.95 for a grande, but before you order your first PSL of the season you should make sure to sign up for Starbucks Rewards. You get your first drink free, and then you earn two stars for every $1 you spend at Starbucks.

Once you earn 200 stars (spend $100), get a free handcrafted drink, which includes the Pumpkin Spice Latte and the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew. You also get a freebie on your birthday for all of you Fall babies.

That’s like getting 5.5% back. If you want to boost your savings, split a Venti (20 ounces) and share it with someone (get an extra cup). If you do that instead of ordering two Tall PSLs, you’ll save roughly $3.25 — although prices vary by location.

RELATED: Here are even more easy Starbucks menu hacks that’ll help you get your coffee fix for cheaper.

 

Unfortunately, the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte will be more expensive this year.

Not even the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte is immune to the Starbucks price increases. The price for a Pumpkin Spice Latte costs around $5.95, depending on your location. Last year, you could have gotten a PSL for $5.45 (depending on your Starbucks location) which makes this an 8% price difference.

 

Here are all the returning Starbucks fall menu items this season.

The Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte is a staple of the season, but that’s not the only limited-time item available on the Starbucks fall menu.

The Starbucks fall menu includes different fall-themed drinks and baked goods that you can only get during the season. Here are all the returning items you can grab in 2023:

• Pumpkin Spice Latte — $5.95 for a grande
• Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew — $5.25 for a grande
• Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato — $6.25 for a grande
• Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin — $3.65

 

There are two new Starbucks fall-themed drinks coming to the menu this year.

This year, Starbucks introduced two new drinks to their fall menu: the Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso (regularly $6.25) and Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte (usually $5.95). You’ll be able to pick up these drinks for as long as the Pumpkin Spice Latte will be available.

 

The Starbucks baked goods also introduces the Baked Apple Croissant for the fall season.

The Starbucks fall bakery menu includes a Baked Apple Croissant (regularly $3.65) at participating Starbucks locations. This new treat can only be purchased at a Starbucks that has a warming oven as it can’t be prepared at a regular Starbucks. Check your Starbucks app to see if you can grab your Baked Apple Croissant at your location.

 

The Starbucks Owl Cake Pop returned to the fall menu this year.

Last year, Starbucks released a new cake pop for the fall menu, and they brought back the popular design for 2023. Each cake pop is designed like a purple owl — priced at $3.25 each. It boasts a purple base with a yellow beak and blue eyes. This limited-edition item will last as long as the Pumpkin Spice items.

 

 

Dunkin’s Pumpkin Spice Latte returned on Aug. 16.

Dunkin’s fall menu has returned to restaurants on Aug. 16, which included their own version of the Pumpkin Spice Latte.

Available hot or iced, the Dunkin’ PSL combines coffee, pumpkin, and vanilla flavors. It’s topped with whipped cream, a caramel drizzle, and cinnamon sugar topping.

Here’s what you can grab on the Dunkin’ fall menu this year:

• Pumpkin Spice Latte
• Nutty Pumpkin Coffee
• Pumpkin Donut
• Pumpkin Donut Holes
• Pumpkin Muffin
• Maple Sugar Bacon Breakfast Sandwich
• Snackin’ Bacon

RELATED: We know all the ways you can run on Dunkin’ Donuts coffee for less.

 

The Dairy Queen Pumpkin Pie Blizzard are here.

Not to be left out of the seasonal craze, the Dairy Queen Pumpkin Pie Blizzard hit stores on Aug. 28. It will be available at all participating locations.

The Blizzard cost about $4.79 for a mini, $5.19 for a small, $5.89 for a medium, or $6.59 for a large.

Don’t forget: if they don’t serve your blizzard to you upside down, you can get it free! Save more with KCL’s 17 Dairy Queen hacks.