These cafe menu innovations range from overflowing milkshake creations to canned cold coffee beverages that are designed for on-the-go consumers. While famed coffee distributors like Starbucks are enhancing consumer engagement with seasonal java blends and secret snack menus, independent cafes are appealing to niche demographics with themed offerings that are both tasty and experiential.
Standouts include video game and selfie-themed cafes that offer unique latte art, inspired by niche interests. In addition to 3D-printed selfie lattes, Millennials are responding to gamer-inspired coffees and accessible snack menus that are culturally themed.
Borrowing from exotic cuisines, cafe menu examples like spicy coffee shop sandwiches, vegetarian cafe menus and purple potato lattes are designed to cater to a wide variety of tastes. Rather than sticking to familiar flavor formulas, coffee brands are taking more risks than ever before in an effort to target a more global demographic.
60 Cafe Menu Innovations

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Sci-Fi Dessert Menus
This Japanese Cafe Will Be Serving Star Wars Desserts to Honor the Film

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Customizable Tea Startups
Indian Chai Cafe Chaayos Hopes to Honor Their Heritage With Desi Chai
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Experimental 3D Printing Cafes
This German Coffee Shop Serves Its Customers 3D-Printed Figurines
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Overflowing Dessert Milkshakes
These Mason Jar Milkshakes are Topped Sky High and Ooze Ice Cream
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Cookie Shot Glasses
This California Cafe Serves Delicious Cream-Filled Cookie Cups
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Vegetarian Cafe Bars
The Butcher's Daughter is a Vegetarian Cafe and Juice Bar in NYC
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Experimental Yogurt Cafes
Chobani SoHo Immerses Customers in Unique Flavors and Experiences
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Toasted Graham Lattes
The New Starbucks Hot Drink Flavor is Inspired by Childhood Cereal
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Celebratory Coffee Giveaways
Krispy Kreme is Handing Out Free Goodies for National Coffee Day
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Selfie-Printing Coffee Machines
This Company Uses Edible Ink to Print Photos on Customers' Drinks
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Personalized Coffee Art Apps
The 'Coffee Ripples App' Was Launched at CES 2016
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Botanical Cold Brew Branding
LOKAL Cold Brew Marries Indonesian and North American Inspirations
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Minty Matcha Lattes
This Iced Green Tea Latte from Peet's Coffee & Tea Boasts Peppermint Flavors
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Boxed Cold Coffee
This Cold Brewed Java is Available on Tap with This Conveneint Design
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Purple Potato Lattes
Subspace Coffee Specializes in Making Colorful Taro Lattes
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Floral Cold-Brew Beverages
Cognoscenti Coffee Prepares Asian Coffee with a Twist
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Tahitian Orange Coffees
The 'Caffe Rico' Makes Use of Authentic Ingredients from Tahiti
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Nitrogen-Chilled Coffee
The NBHD Neanderthal Cafe Chills Its Iced Coffee Drinks with Nitrogen
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Decadent Donut Desserts
The Donut and Waffle Hybrid From DK Donuts Come in a Variety of Flavors
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Beauty Bar Eateries
The Colette Petit Cafe is a Permanent Pop-Up in Her Majesty's Pleasure Salon
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Pop-Up Toast Cafes
Popped Culture is a Pop-Up Cafe Dedicated to Artisan Toast
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Coffee Ice Cubes
Midsummer Night's Dream Drink is a Uniquely Iced Caffeinated Beverage
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Hybrid Cocktail Bar Cafes
The Walton is a Quaint, Tiny Cafe and Cocktail Bar in Toronto
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Luxury Dessert Cafes
Bar Chocolat by Pierre Hermé Paris Offers Artisan Sweets
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Temporary Valentine's Day Menus
This Chain is Offering Limited-Edition Valentine's Day Beverages
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Bite-Sized Canned Coffee
Blue Bottle Coffee is Making Their Product Portable With Coffee Cans
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Cold Coffee Lattes
La Colombe's Iced Coffee Latte is Prepared with Frothy Microfoam Milk
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Sailor Scout Cafes
The Anion Station Osaka Restaurant Offers Anime Sailor Moon-Themed Foods
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Chicory Coffee Blend Kits
Blue Bottle Coffee Co.'s New Orleans Coffee Kit Brings Mardi Gras Home
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Mystical Pony Cafes
The My Little Pony Cafe Design in Japan Celebrates the Magical Cartoon Equines
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Cold Brew Concentrates
The Anchorhead Cold Brew Coffee is Designed to be a Caffeinated Drink Base
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Football-Fashioned Frappuccinos
Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch Created the Newest Beast Mode Frappuccino
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Video Game-Themed Cafes
Super Mario-Themed Pop-Up Cafes Have Recently Opened in Japan
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Indulgent Customized Coffees
Coffee Bean Now Allows You to Customize Its Ice Blended Drink
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Festive Chai Lattes
These Sweet Holiday Drinks Put a Seasonal Twist on a Menu Favorite
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Spicy Holiday Espresso Drinks
The New Winter Starbucks Drink is Spicy, Frothy and Delicious
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All-Day Breakfast Menus
McDonald's Now Serves All Day Breakfast to Eager Diners
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Warming Winter Lattes
The Latest Additions to the Starbucks Menu are Perfect for Cold Winter Days
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Hybrid Hot Beverages
The Latte Macchiato Cross Drink is the Latest Espresso Addition by Starbucks
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Secret Christmas Menus
This Starbucks Christmas Menu Offers Undercover Holiday Beverages
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Anime Cafe Restaurants
The Special Sailor Moon-Inspired Cafe Will Be Open for a Limited Time Only
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Vino Lime Lattes
These Iced Lattes are Prepared with Limes and a Wine Simple Syrup Reduction
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Spicy Coffee Shop Sandwiches
This Shop Now Offers Two New Spicy Breakfast Sandwiches
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Festive Tea Lattes
This Coffee Chain is Serving Hot Apple Tea During the Holiday Season
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Boozy Chocolate Coffees
The Salted Caramel White Chocolate Kahlua Mocha Latte is for the Holidays
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Iced Pumpkin Coffees
Dunkin' Donuts is Offering a Pumpkin Macchiato Drink in Celebration of Fall
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Iced Eggnog Lattes
Torani's Iced Coffee Blend Features Holiday-Flavored Syrup
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Fruitcake-Flavored Lattes
The Starbucks Panettone Latte Was Inspired by Italian Fruitcake
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Fudge-Filled Hybrid Donuts
This Decadent Croissant Donut is Filled with Chocolate Fudge
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Fast Food Pie Lattes
McDonald's Poland is Offering Apple Pie Hot Beverages
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Natural Mocha Coffee Syrups
This Mocha Coffee Syrup is Made with Dave's Cold Brew Coffee
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Romantic Heart-Shaped Donuts
The 2016 Valentine's Day Donut Line Up Has Arrived at Krispy Kreme
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Honeyed Espresso Drinks
Spain's Cafe Con Miel Gives the Hot Beverage a Sweet Twist
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Chicory Iced Coffee
An Earthy Blend of Ingredients Brings Extra Oomph to your Daily Caffeine Dose
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Cookie Butter Lattes
The Coffee Bean Sells a Latte Inspired by Freshly Baked Biscuits
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Citrusy Chocolate Drinks
This Hot Chocolate is Made with Orange Zest and Ginger
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Raw Cane Sugar-Sweetened Espresso
Cafe Cubano Offers a Sweet and Spicy Alternative to Coffee
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Convenient Cold Brew Cartons
Two Bears Coffee Offers On-Demand Cold Brew Deliveries
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Disney Princess Latte Art
These Coffee Creations Feature the Faces of Iconic Disney Characters
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Iced Caramel Drinks
This Holiday-Inspired Salted Caramel Macchiato is Served Over Ice
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Coffee Milk Iced Lattes
Dunkin's Fall 2024 Menu Includes the New Dunkalatte Drink
Cartoon-Inspired Cafe Menus
Starbucks x Peanuts Collection is Launching in Japan
Herbaceous Berry Cafe Drinks
These New Starbucks Drinks Have Sage and Blackberry Flavors
Frothy Instant Coffees
Starbucks' Crema Collection Develops a Rich Texture When Stirred
Swirled Marshmallow Ube Coffees
Dunkin's 2024 Halloween Menu Includes the New Potion Macchiato
Whimsical Collaborative Coffee Menus
Starbucks Korea and Harry Potter Join on a Special Capsule
Comforting All-Ages Lattes
Corner Bakery Cafe's Teddy Latte Comes in a Kid-Friendly Version
Restored Cafe Culture Retailers
The New Starbucks Coffee House Design Revives the Local Cafe Feel
Seasonal Holiday Coffee Menus
Starbucks Debuts its 'A Merry Holiday Menu' Featuring Festive Blends
Italian Cafe-Inspired Canned Coffees
The Lavazza Iced Ready To Drink Comes in Four Varieties
Romantic Ready-to-Drink Lattes
La Colombe's Draft Latte Strawberry Mocha Unites Decadent Flavors
Elevated Springtime Menus
The Starbucks 2025 Spring Menu Features an 'Iced Cherry Chai' Beverage
Chef-Approved Cafe Menus
The Dunkin' Chef Nick Menu Has Four Iced Coffee Creations
Nature-Inspired Coffee Boutiques
Nespresso Opens a Retail Location in Yorkdale Shopping Centre
Summery Boba-Filled Cafe Drinks
Starbucks Summer Berry Refreshers Come in Three Options
Premium QSR Instant Coffees
McCafé At-Home Coffee Launches New K-Cup Options and Instant Coffee
Chocolate Cake-Swirled Lattes
Dunkin's New Winter Menu Includes the Lava Cake Signature Latte
Canned Nitro Cold Brews
La Colombe Vanilla Cold Brew Draft Latte is Cool and Creamy
Celeb-Crafted Canned Iced Lattes
Florence By Mills Coffee Launched an Affordably Priced RTD Range
Wintry Cartoon Cups
McDonald's Reintroduced Two McCafé Specialty Drinks and Grinch-Themed Cups
Fresh Matcha-Centric Beverages
Pret A Manger Launches its New Matcha Menu
Cherry-Infused Beverage Creations
Starbucks Spotlights its Customized 'Cherry Cream Cold Foam'
Relaxing Autumnal Cafe Menus
The Latest Tim Hortons Fall Menu Has New and Returning Favorites
Seasonal Beverage Lineup Releases
Second Cup’s New Menu Offers Canadians Eight New Drinks
Dessert-Themed Valentine's Cafe Drinks
These Starbucks Valentine's Day Drinks are Indulgent
Confessional Cafe Pop-Ups
KitchenAid Caffeine Confessions Celebrates Being Your Own Barista
Elevated Coffee Toppers
Coffee mate Debuts New Cold Foams and Ad Announcement
Protein Beverage Pop-Ups
Premier Protein will Host a Proffee Pop-Up at Toronto's Union Station
Mindful Restaurant Drink Menus
The Chipotle Beverage Menu Has Been Expanded with New Options
Festive QSR Drinkware
Starbucks Canada Unveiled its 2024 Holiday Drinkware and Beverage Offer
Indulgent Italian-Café-Inspired Coffee Pods
Lavazza Debuts Flavored K-Cups in Three Varieties
Vanilla Swirled Iced Coffees
Starbucks Canada has a new Caramel Vanilla Swirl Iced Coffee
Mixtape-Inspired Cafe Drinks
The New Dutch Bros Spring Menu Features Three Drink Options
Expansive Cafe Matcha Menus
The Dutch Bros. Matcha Menu Has a Wide Number of Options
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Happy™ Products Offers a Range of Coffee to Elevate Mornings
Galactic Cafe Experiences
The Star Wars-Themed Cafe in Tokyo Takes Fans to an Outer Galaxy
Daytime Coffee Mixers
The Coffee Party is Toronto's New Daytime Function Serving Coffee and Treats
Spaciously Modern City Cafes
BRANDOR COFFEE Opens a Minimalist Coffee Shop in Toronto
Comforting Vanilla Cafe Drinks
The Philz Coffee Vanilla Drinks Take a New Approach to Fall Flavor
Expanded Autumn Coffee Offerings
Starbucks Diversifies Fall Flavors for At-Home and On-the-Go
Seasonal Coffee Shop Menus
Tim Hortons Debuts a Fall Menu with Early Access for Digital Customers
Convenient Cafe RTD Beverages
These New Additions to the Starbucks Ready-to-Drink Range are Tasty
Honey Nut Latte Menus
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Introduced a New Range Lattes
Three-Shot Espresso Beverages
Starbucks is Set to Add a New Cortado & Brown Sugar Oatmilk Cortado
Seasonal Plant-Based Coffee Drinks
The Califia Farms 2024 Seasonal Range is Fall and Winter-Ready
Autumnal Apple Cafe Drinks
The Caribou Coffee New Fall Menu Puts Fruit Flavor in the Spotlight
Pumpkin-Inspired Caffeine Drinks
7-Eleven Debuts It's New Pumpkin Spice Beverages
Summer Brewed Iced Coffees
Van Houtte Brewed Over Ice Coffee Lineup is Highly Flavorful
Exclusive Canadian Breakfast Items
Starbucks Debuts its Winter Menu Featuring Pancakes and Waffles
Cafe-Inspired Instant Coffees
Nescafé Gold Blend Instant Coffee Now Comes in Two New Flavors
Coffee Milk Campaigns
Kristen Wiig Stars in the Ad for the Craveable New Dunkin' Dunkalatte
Coffee Cocktail Mixers
Coffee mate Cocktail mate Mixers Simplify DIY Espresso Martinis
Decadent Coffee-Dessert Drinks
Starbucks Offers New Chocolate and Strawberry Beverages
Kid-Friendly Cafes
A New Starbucks in Osaka Features a Kids Frappuccino Range & Kids Bar
Expansive Summertime Cafe Refreshments
The Tim Hortons Summer Drinks Menu Has Two New Drinks
Wellness-Promoting Seasonal Beverage Menus
Klatch Coffee Debuts the GOOD FOR THE BODY + SOUL Menu
Nostalgic Wintertime Cafe Menus
Tim Hortons Winter Menu Features New and Returning Favorites
Immersive Coffee Boutiques
Nespresso Canada Has Launched a New Boutique in Montreal
Summer Iced Energy Drinks
Starbucks Adds New Refreshing Iced Energy Drinks to its Permanent Menu
Chilled At-Home Cafe Drinks
Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha Comes in a New Multiserve Carton
Cozy Cafe Menu Additions
Tim Hortons New Lineup Combines White Chocolate and Pistachio
Supercharged Canned Cold Brews
Unconform Combines Arabica Coffee, Oat Milk and Nootropics
Plant-Based Iced Lattes
The Caffè Latte by Oato Was Created for Modern Milkman
Festive Specialty Coffee Menus
Gregorys Coffee Unveiled its Holiday Menu Featuring Four Drinks
Functional Coffee-Based Refreshments
The Black Sheep Coffee Functional Latte Menu is Arriving Now
Versatile Soluble Coffees
The New Nestlé Soluble Coffee Crafts Both Hot and Cold Beverages
Energizing Canned Oat Lattes
BIGFACE's Dairy-Free Oat Milk Lattes Deliver a Boost with MCT Oil
Co-Branded Character Beverages
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and tokidoki Created Exclusive Drinks
Holiday-Ready Beverage Menus
Peet's Coffee Debuts a Creative Bar Menu for the Festive Season
Classic Dessert-Flavored Coffees
Nescafé Dessert Edition Coffees Now Come in Two New Options
Board Game-Inspired Coffees
Scooter’s Coffee Has a New CANDY LAND Menu for the Holidays
Indulgent Campfire Cold-Brews
Chameleon's Girl Scout S'mores Cold-Brew Latte Has a Nostalgic Taste
Expansive Summertime Cafe Menus
Scooter’s Coffee’s Summer Menu Has Sweet and Indulgent Options
Ready-to-Pour Iced Lattes
The Nescafé Iced Latte Comes in Two Flavors
Espresso-Style Iced Coffees
Café Bustelo's Iced Coffee Drinks are Ready to Enjoy from the Fridge
Tex-Mex Cafe Concepts
Taco Bell is Doubling Down on Drinks with Its New Live Más Cafe Concept
Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
illy Launches its Digital Content Series 'Coffee Break'
95-Cent Cafe Lattes
The BIGGBY COFFEE 30th Anniversary is Being Marked with a Special Deal
Fruit-Forward Creamy QSR Drinks
These McDonald's Japan McCafe Menu Items are Summery
Premium Espresso Martini Cans
CAFÉ SOLO's Espresso Martini Features Multi-Award-Winning Liqueur
Tradition-Inspired Holiday Cafe Drinks
The Human Bean Festive Drink Menu Features Five Beverages
Energizing Cranberry Beverages
Caribou Coffee's Holiday Menu Spotlights Sweet, Tart Flavors
Coffee-to-Go Retail Concepts
The Delice de France Café Delice Coffee Concept is Easy to Implement
Indulgent Coffee Drinks
The Arctic Frappe Brings Bold New Flavors to Chilled Coffee
Lightly Indulgent Cafe Menus
PJ’s Coffee Springtime Menu Has Four Flavorful Options
Warm Weather Cafe Refreshments
The Dunkin’ Summer Menu Puts Two New Drinks in the Spotlight
Comforting Winter Cafe Menus
Ellianos Coffee Winter Menu Includes Four Treat Options
Mardi Gras Coffee Drinks
PJ's Coffee King Cake Drinks Celebrate Carnival Season
Spiked Non-Dairy Lattes
ALC-A-CHINO Debuted the Industry's First Spiked Oat Milk Lattes in Cans
Icy Winter Cafe Menus
Philz Coffee Winter Menu Has New and Returning Favorites
Mysterious Cafe Drinks
Scooter's Coffee Mystery Drink Encourages Customers to Take a Guess
THC-Infused Cold Brew Cans
Subculture Created a First-of-Its-Kind Shelf-Stable Brew
Brown Sugar Boba Lattes
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's Summer Cafe Menu Spotlights Matcha & Boba
Fresh Matcha Cafe Drinks
These Starbucks Matcha Beverages are Made with Freshly Harvested Tea
Convenient Cafe Delivery Options
Consumers Can Now Get Coffee Through Starbucks and DoorDash
Refreshing Springtime Cafe Menus
The Costa Coffee Spring Menu Has New and Returning Favorites
Blended Smoothie-Like Coffees
These Jamba Blended Coffees Come in Two Options
Protein-Packed Lattes
The Vitality Menu at Peet's Coffee Appeals to Gen Z's Love of "Proffee"
Expansive Autumnal Coffee Ranges
This New Coffee Collection from The Fresh Market is Fall-Ready
Nutrient-Dense Cafe Menus
Peet's Coffee Vitality Menu is Rich in Vitamins and Proteins
Modernized Retailer Cafes
The M&S Coffee Shop is Launching at M&S EPSOM
Elevated Corporate Coffee Offerings
Partners Coffee Launches Coffee for the Office Program
Curated Organic Beverage Menus
Fresh Blends' Menu Caters to People in University, College & More
Energizing Springtime Cafe Drinks
The Black Rock Coffee Bar Bloom Power Drinks are Handcrafted
Layered Strawberry Puree Beverages
The Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Crème Frappuccino is Coming
Wintery All-Day Cafe Menus
The Costa Coffee January Menu Starts the Year on a New Note
Donut-Flavored Iced Coffees
Jimmy’s Iced Coffee Donut is Launching in a Slim Can This Spring
Collaborative Coffee Expansions
Costa Coffee Partners with Y7 Yoga Studio
Chilled At-Home Cafe Drinks
Arctic Coffee Vanilla Latte Iced Coffee Debuted a One-Liter Size
Seasonal QSR Breakfast Menus
Dunkin' Showcases its Iconic Seasonal Menu Ahead of the Holidays
Cafe-Inspired Milkshake Menus
Häagen-Dazs Shops Coffee Milkshakes are Arriving Through Springtime
Proprietary Brewing Cold Coffees
The FedUp Foods Cold Brew Coffee Line Has Two Roast Options
Cafe-Style Foam Toppers
A Signature Customer Order Inspired a New Dunkin' Cold Foam Creamer Flavor
Wintery Cafe Drink Ranges
The Black Rock Coffee Bar Winter Drink Lineup Prioritizes Festive Flavor
Seasonal Pumpkin Chai Lattes
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Has a New Pumpkin Chai Cream Iced Latte
Chilled Autumnal Cafe Drinks
The Costa Coffee Maple Hazel Iced Latte is Sweet and Satisfying
Comforting Holiday Cafe Menus
The BIGGBY COFFEE Festive Holiday Menu Has Food and Drinks
Icy Espresso Cafe Refreshments
The Human Bean Iced Shaken Espresso Drinks Come in Two Flavors
Clean-Label Canned Lattes
Death Wish Coffee Co. Crafts Premium Canned Lattes for a New Generation
Nostalgic Autumnal Coffee Menus
Scooter’s Coffee is Introducing Menu Items for Fall
Artisan Autumnal Coffee Drinks
These New CosMc’s Drinks Come in Six Varieties
Lavender-Flavored Coffee Menus
The BIGGBY COFFEE Spring Menu Puts Lavender in the Spotlight
Icy Autumnal Cafe Drinks
The Human Bean Fall Menu Offers a Glimpse of Autumnal Offerings
Barista-Quality Canned Coffees
These Lost Sheep Coffee Iced Drinks Come in Two Options
Low-Cost Cafe Meal Menus
The Starbucks Pairings Value Menu Starts at $5
Minty Mocha Cappuccinos
7-Eleven's Holiday Menu Includes the New Peppermint Mocha Cappuccino
Minty White Chocolate Lattes
Corner Bakery Cafe Has a New White Chocolate Peppermint Latte
Branded Cocoa Coffee Drinks
The HERSHEY’S Cold Brew Mocha Latte from Sunny Sky Products is Rich
Breakfast-Focused Catering Menus
Schlotzsky’s Breakfast Catering Menu is Packed with Options
Pumpkin-Inspired Beverage Lineups
Dunn Brothers Coffee Has Just Launched Its Pumpkin Palooza
Artisan Summertime Cafe Drinks
White Bison Coffee Announced New Drinks Just in Time for Summer
Summer-Celebrating Retailer Deals
The QuickChek Summer Menu Features Subwiches and More
Caramel-Rich Cafe Beverages
The Philz Coffee Next Level Caramel Drinks Come in Two Options
Regional Autumn Cafe Menus
PJ’s Coffee Autumn Menu is Inspired by New Orleans Cuisine
Holiday-Themed Ube Lattes
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii Has a New Winter Wanderlust Menu
Plant-Based Coffee Campaigns
Minor Figures Launches the 'Dairy Disloyalty' Awareness Campaign
Artisanal Ready-to-Drink Cold Brews
Bones Coffee Cold Brew Lattes Come in Five Flavors
Cafe Anniversary Drink Menus
Ziggi’s Coffee is Celebrating 20 Years with New Drink Options
In-Store Cold Foam Events
Scooter's Coffee Launches a Dedicated Cold Foam Day on March 7
Gourmet Pancake Stack Menus
Sunny Street Café Has Unveiled Its New Fancy Pancake Menu