Popular fall drinks are already on the Dunkin Donuts menu, and I couldn’t resist trying them all! The fall menu features four seasonal drinks: the returning favorites, Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte and Pumpkin Chai, and two new additions—Dunkalatte and Almond Spice Coffee. Before you go to Dunkin’ and drop seven dollars on a trendy fall coffee, let me tell you which ones are worth it and which are not.
Starting with the Pumpkin Chai, I rate this a solid 10/10. The pumpkin flavor is perfectly balanced- not overpowering but subtle enough to enjoy with just the right amount of flavor. It has hints of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and pumpkin. Unfortunately, the drink does not taste like coffee at all. However, it is refreshing and a great choice for the fall season. Brielle Bainey agrees, saying, “The Pumpkin Chai is the best item on the Dunkin, It’s perfect in every way.” If you are a person who wants to taste that fall flavor, this would be the drink for you. This drink is worth your money, and it’s even more delicious with cold foam added on top
The next drink is the Almond Spice Coffee, which I rate a 4/10. It has a powerful nutty flavor with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon, but also features a strong coffee taste but lacks milk or cream. It still captures the fall flavors, except for pumpkin. The notes of cinnamon and almond are very prominent in this drink overshadowing the rest of the flavors. I would not recommend this drink to anyone who doesn’t like bitter coffee or prefers sweeter options. However, if you are not a pumpkin person and you enjoy flavors of fall to be less sweet, then this is the drink for you.
Continuing, Dunkin’ has the new Dunkalatte, which I rate an 8/10. It is a sweet, creamy drink and very milky. It has a subtle butterscotch flavor and tastes like all the flavor notes of fall into one drink. If you prefer a drink that is creamier and smoother than regular coffee but still delivers that coffee effect, this is something worth trying.
Finally, we have the Signature Pumpkin Spice Latte. I rate this drink a 6/10.It has vanilla and pumpkin notes, but it feels a bit boring and basic. There are a lot better ways to spend your money. If you still want to enjoy the flavors of fall, this is the drink for you.
Overall, I would say Dunkin’ Donuts fall menu is worth trying. I recommend the Pumpkin Chai Latte, the Dunkalatte, and the Signature Pumpkin Spice Latte. However, I would not recommend trying the Almond Spice Coffee. This menu is very diverse and captures all the flavors of fall!
