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Review: Starbucks' New Halloween Frappuccino And Cookie Are The Perfect Treats For Spooky Season

staff@tastingtable.com (Hunter Wren Miele) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:28:03 +0000

Starbucks is leaning into Halloween with its latest releases, the Black Cat Frappuccino and Venti Black Night Cookie. I tried both, and here's what I think.

Learn This Rule Before You Order From Starbucks' Secret Menu Again

staff@tastingtable.com (Maria Ritchie) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Starbucks' secret menu drinks are fun, creative, and delicious - but they're not on the actual menu. That's why you should follow this rule when ordering them.

One Of Starbucks' Best Secret Menu Coffee Drinks Tastes Like An Iconic Fall Dessert

staff@tastingtable.com (Jaimie Mackey) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000

With autumn in full swing, the fall menu at Starbucks is too. But if you're looking for something beyond pumpkin spice, give this drink a try.

Starbucks' Best Protein Drink On The Menu Isn't A Cold Brew Or Shaken Espresso

staff@tastingtable.com (Martha Brennan) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:40:00 +0000

With so many protein-spiked creations to choose from at Starbucks, we went ahead and tried almost all of them to find out which one is the best.

4 Ordering Tips For The Best Starbucks Matcha Latte

staff@tastingtable.com (Meg Hemphill) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000

From choosing the best milk to wild add-in suggestions by other matcha enjoyers, we share some tips on how to make the most of your Starbucks matcha experience.

This Flavorful Meat-Free Starbucks Breakfast Sandwich Outshines A Classic Sausage, Egg, And Cheese

staff@tastingtable.com (Luna Christina Lupus) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0000

It can be hard to find a good vegetarian breakfast sandwich that's full of flavor. However, we found one on the Starbucks menu and it has great reviews.

Who Makes The Healthier Vanilla Cold Brew, Dunkin' Or Starbucks?

staff@tastingtable.com (Kashmir Brummel) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000

It can be hard to assess the nutritional value of your favorite coffee-chain drinks, so here's the lowdown on vanilla cold brews at Starbucks and Dunkin'.

12 Spooky Eats And Drinks Hitting Chain Restaurant Menus This Halloween

staff@tastingtable.com (Melissa Lemieux) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Halloween is here, which means chain restaurants are serving some limited-time treats - and these 12 will haunt you if you miss them.

Starbucks' Best Hot Latte On The Menu Is More Flavorful Than The Classic

staff@tastingtable.com (Jaimie Mackey) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Of all the specialty hot lattes on the Starbucks menu, precious few taste better than the classics. Our taste-testers feel like there's one that hits the mark.

9 Starbucks Secret Menu Coffee Drinks, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:20:00 +0000

There are numerous drinks on the Starbucks secret menu, so we tried and ranked several options from the coffee chain's customer-derived options.

This Fast-Growing Arkansas-Based Coffee Chain Has A Better Iced Vanilla Latte Than Starbucks

staff@tastingtable.com (Sean Bell) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:40:00 +0000

It's hard to match the presence that Starbucks has, but one Arkansas coffee chain is doing it's best to try with an excellently flavored vanilla latte.

The Starbucks Secret Menu Drink That's Inspired By A Classic Fall Treat

staff@tastingtable.com (James Andersen) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:40:00 +0000

If you're a fall lover who dives into Starbucks for seasonal drinks at the first chance, then you'll want to try this tasty secret menu item.

Review: Starbucks' New Mini Pies Just Gave Us Thanksgiving In October

staff@tastingtable.com (Michael Palan) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:04:43 +0000

Starbucks' is building on an already exciting fall menu with the sale of three new mini pie options. They come in pecan, apple crumble, and pumpkin flavors.

Every Starbucks Hot Latte, Ranked

staff@tastingtable.com (Julia Duda) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:20:00 +0000

When you're craving a hot beverage, Starbucks might be your go-to spot. There are a lot of great lattes, but some are mediocre. Here's our ranking.

Ordering Tips For The Best Starbucks Cold Brew

staff@tastingtable.com (Bridget Sharkey) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Is your Starbucks cold brew order the same all the time? Not anymore, it's not. At least it won't be once you try these tried-and-true ordering tips.

Starbucks' Best Crème Frappuccino On The Menu Isn't Vanilla Bean

staff@tastingtable.com (Sylvia Tomczak) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:40:00 +0000

In our latest ranking of every Starbucks Crème Frappuccino, the results revealed that the chain's matcha-flavored sipper is truly the best of the best.

11 Fall Drinks Worth Trying At Your Favorite Chains In 2026

staff@tastingtable.com (Michelle Welsch) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:52:43 +0000

Fall is a lot of people's favorite time of year for its crisp cosiness, and with 2026 chain drinks menus better than ever, we're inclined to agree.

Starbucks' Best Iced Latte On The Menu Isn't The Classic

staff@tastingtable.com (Deb Kavis) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:40:00 +0000

At Starbucks, you can make your latte entirely yours - from the espresso, to the milk, to the syrups you add - but, of all the options, this is the best.

The Starbucks Sugar-Free Iced Latte That Surpassed Our Taste Test Expectations

staff@tastingtable.com (Holly Tishfield) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Starbucks has a wide range of both sugar-free and protein-charged drinks available and, somewhat surprisingly, one iced latte captured the best of both worlds.

Starbucks' Best Breakfast Sandwich On The Menu Outshines The Basics

staff@tastingtable.com (Julia Holland) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0000

Starbucks has many breakfast sandwiches, but this beats them all. From the flakey, buttery bun to the delicious savory fillings inside, it's a complete winner.