The Best and Worst Starbucks Fall Items – Ranked!

Summer Peck ’29, Staff Writer

October 20, 2025

Starbucks is known for its fall menu, full of cozy drinks and seasonal flavors. But which ones are really worth trying this season? Photo courtesy of Starbucks

Now that fall is approaching, it means Starbucks’ fall seasonal items are now out! Starbucks is known for its delicious drinks and food. Here’s a guide to what is best and what I don’t think is as good:

Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai
A blend of black tea infused with cinnamon, other warming spices, and milk, topped with a sweet pumpkin cream cold foam and a dusting of pumpkin spice topping. Photo Courtesy of Starbucks

This drink is perfect for chai lovers! It’s sweet, cold, and tastes just like fall. The pumpkin cream and chai go together well; it’s like drinking a pumpkin dessert. It checks all the boxes for the ultimate fall drink!

2. Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte

Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte: Starbucks Coffee Company — Iced espresso and milk blended with pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove, topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices. Photo Courtesy of Starbucks

The classic! It’s original, perfectly sweet, and full of pumpkin flavor. It’s super tasty, though it is a little basic since everyone gets it. Still, it’s easy to see why it’s so popular; it’s definitely a staple drink.

3. Iced Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte

Iced Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte: Starbucks Coffee Company — A blend of Blonde espresso and oatmilk with rich pecan and brown-butter flavors, finished with sweet cream cold foam and pecan sugar. Photo Courtesy of Starbucks

This one is really good if you like sweet and nutty-tasting drinks. The oatmilk makes it creamy, giving it that cozy texture everyone loves on a chilly day! Also, the pecan touch is perfect for the season, making it feel like fall in every sip.

4. Pumpkin Spice Latte (Hot)

Signature espresso and steamed milk with pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove, topped with whipped cream and real pumpkin-pie spices. Photo courtesy of Starbucks.

The hot version of the classic. It’s warm and cozy, perfect for cold days when you just want something comforting to sip. It can be a little too sweet sometimes, but it still tastes just like fall in a cup.

5. Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

Cold Brew sweetened with vanilla syrup, topped with pumpkin cream cold foam and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice. Photo courtesy of Starbucks

If you like stronger coffee, this is for you. This one is a little bit more bitter. The pumpkin cream on top makes it just the right amount of sweet. It’s really good if you get extra pumpkin cream.

6. Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso

Blonde espresso with apple, cinnamon, and brown sugar, shaken and topped with oatmilk for a perfectly balanced, energizing fall treat. Photo courtesy of Starbucks

This one tastes kind of like apple pie with coffee. It’s sweet and fruity, which is different, but not everyone will love the apple flavor and coffee.

7. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin: Starbucks Coffee Company — A spiced pumpkin muffin topped with sweet cream-cheese filling and a sprinkle of chopped, spiced pepitas. Photo Courtesy of Starbucks

Sweet and full of pumpkin flavor. The cream cheese in the middle of it is okay, but not my favorite, and it can be a little bit messy to eat.

8. Pecan Oatmilk Cortado

An 8 fl oz Pecan Oatmilk Cortado made with Starbucks® Blonde Espresso, steamed oatmilk, and comforting pecan flavors, finished with a crunchy pecan topping. Photo courtesy of Starbucks

This one is really strong. It’s not very sweet, so if you don’t love strong coffee, it might not be your favorite. Still, it’s great if you want something simple and not sugary.

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