Fall drink season is here and McDonald's, Tim Hortons and Starbucks have new sips
Dust off your flannel, Canada — fall is here, and that means it’s officially acceptable to sip pumpkin spice everything like it’s your full-time job.
McDonald's, Tim Hortons, and Starbucks are coming in hot (or iced) with their fall drink lineups. So long overly-ambitious diet plans!
Here's a closer look at the fall-flavoured sips you can find all over Canada right now, from pumpkin spice lattes (naturally) to Nutella-flavoured coffees and nibbles.
McDonald's fall menu
McDonald's is back with two fall classics that are basically love in a cup. First up is the Pumpkin Spice Cream Cold Brew, because nothing says Canadian autumn like cold coffee in freezing weather. It’s made with cold brew coffee, fresh cream, and a pumpkin spice syrup that’ll have you daydreaming about frolicking through pumpkin patches with crunchy leaves in your hair.
If you prefer your pumpkin spice warm and frothed to perfection, the Pumpkin Spice Latte is your new obsession. Think of it as McDonald’s way of saying, “Hey, buy ours instead!” With McCafé espresso, steamed milk, and a pumpkin spice syrup topped with cinnamon sugar, it’s the caffeine boost you need to power through that haunted corn maze untouched this year.
But wait, there’s more! McDonald’s isn’t just about the drinks this fall. There's also the Big Arch burger — a monstrous creation so big, the Hamburglar has been hitting the gym in preparation. We’re talking two quarter-pound beef patties, three slices of cheese, crispy onions, pickles, and a brand-new Big Arch sauce. It’s the burger equivalent of wearing three sweaters at once.
Oh, and rumour has it McDonald's might be bringing back their baked pumpkin pie. Their Instagram’s been dropping hints like leaves off a tree, so keep your eyes peeled for that flaky, pumpkin-y goodness.
Tim Hortons fall menu
Over at Tim Hortons, they’ve gone hog wild on Nutella, and honestly, we’re not complaining. If you’ve ever wished you could spread Nutella on your morning coffee, your dreams are coming true. The Nutella Latte is here, and it’s a full-on dessert — rich, creamy, and topped with a swirl of Nutella that’ll have you scraping the cup for more.
Not in the mood for hot coffee? No problem. Tim Hortons has got you covered with the Nutella Iced Capp and Nutella Cold Brew, both topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of Nutella. It’s like drinking a milkshake for breakfast, and we’re totally here for it.
Pumpkin spice lovers, don’t worry — Tims hasn’t forgotten you. The Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Spice Iced Capp, and the Pumpkin Spice Muffin (with cream cheese filling) are all making a comeback. It’s like fall wrapped in a muffin liner.
Starbucks fall menu
Of course, Starbucks is bringing back the drink that started it all: the Pumpkin Spice Latte. It’s the OG fall drink, the one that makes you want to Instagram every sip. But this year, they’ve got some new tricks up their sleeve too.
Introducing the Iced Apple Crisp Nondairy Chai, aka the love child of an apple pie and your favorite chai latte. It’s creamy, spicy, and topped with nondairy apple crisp cold foam. Yes, that’s a thing now.
Of course, the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai, and Apple Crisp Oat Macchiato are also back, just in case you need more options to fuel your fall obsession.
And, if you’ve got a sweet tooth, Starbucks is rolling out the Baked Apple Croissant and a Raccoon Cake Pop that’s almost too cute to eat. Almost. They’re also bringing back the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin, and Pumpkin and Pepita Loaf, because what’s fall without at least one pumpkin-flavoured snack?
Get ready for the coziest fall ever
Whether you’re team pumpkin, apple, or Nutella, there’s something in this fall lineup that’ll make you wish fall lasted forever.
So, grab your coziest sweater, your favourite fall playlist, and get ready to sip your way through the season with McDonald's, Tim Hortons, and Starbucks. Just don’t blame us if your Instagram becomes nothing but #PumpkinSpiceLife — that's on you.
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The new Tim Hortons holiday designs for 2022.Courtesy of Tim Hortons
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