The holiday season has officially arrived, and with it comes a wave of festive beverages and treats across major chains. From peppermint classics to brand-new winter creations, here is a complete breakdown of what is available this year at Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Dutch Bros. and other chains with partial or regional menus.
Chick-fil-A (Released Nov.10)
Chick-fil-A keeps its holiday lineup simple but beloved with two returning favorites: the peppermint Chip Milkshake—a rich blend of peppermint ice cream and crunchy chocolate chips, topped with whipped cream and a cherry. This has become a seasonal staple and one of the chain’s most anticipated items each year—along with the Chicken Tortilla Soup—a hearty, mildly spicy soup made with shredded chicken, beans, vegetables and crunchy tortilla strips, perfect for colder weather. Some locations may also offer peppermint add-ins for frosted or iced coffee, though availability varies by store.
Starbucks (Released Nov. 6)
Starbucks brings one of the most extensive holiday menus in the industry, with returning icons and several new additions—especially in the cold foam category. Their top holiday beverages include the Peppermint Mocha (hot, iced, or Frappuccino), Caramel Brulée Latte, Iced Sugar Cookie Latte, Iced Sugar Cookie Breve (newly standardized nationwide) and Iced Gingerbread Chai with gingerbread cold foam. Additionally, they have new Holiday Cold Foam flavors: Peppermint Chocolate Cream, Gingerbread Cream, Sugar Cookie Cream and Caramel Brulée Cream.
The seasonal bakery items include the snowman cookie, Cranberry Bliss Bar, Sugar Plum Cheese Danish, Polar Bear Cake Pop and the new Cinnamon Pull-Apart. With both nostalgic favorites and creative new beverages, Starbucks continues to offer one of the most expansive holiday lineups.
Dutch Bros (Released Nov. 1)
Dutch Bros launched its holiday offerings early this year, featuring bold festive flavors and glitter-topped drinks, including its Mistletoe Rebel—a raspberry–pomegranate energy drink with a shimmering glitter glaze, also available as a lemonade. As well as Holiday Cookie Freeze—a sweet cream and vanilla blended drink with Soft Top and holiday sprinkles. Available as a Freeze, shake, or latte. Their returning favorites include the Hazelnut Truffle Mocha, Candy Cane Mocha (or hot cocoa variation), Zero Sugar Added Peppermint Bark Mocha and Mistletoe Lemonade. Dutch Bros continues to blend high energy, bold flavor profiles and colorful holiday flair.
Menus with Partial or Regional Availability
Dunkin’ offers holiday items that may vary regionally or appear only in select test markets.
Returning Nationwide:
- Peppermint Mocha Signature Latte
- Toasted White Chocolate Signature Latte
- Holiday-themed Munchkins packaging
Seasonal or Regional Variations:
- Cookie Butter Latte and cold foam variations
- Holiday sprinkle Munchkins
- Rotating bakery items (such as croissants and danish pastries)
From Starbucks’ expansive list of lattes and seasonal pastries to Chick-fil-A’s cozy classics and Dutch Bros’ glittering energy drinks, this year’s holiday menus offer something for everyone. Regional chains like Dunkin’ and McDonald’s add further variety, though availability may vary by location.
