That’s that me espresso. Dunkin’ is giving out “Espresso” singer Sabrina Carpenter reusable cups on Friday, Sept. 12 at participating locations. “Our reusable Sabrina cups will be free with purchase of any Daydream Refresher, while supplies last. Limited quantities, so get yours while you can!” the coffee giant announced on Instagram. Dunkin’ is giving out … Read more
You can skip that tired ol’ protein shake — Starbucks is now serving gains in a grande. Come September 29, your favorite coffee giant is rolling out permanent Protein Cold Foams and Protein Lattes. Each Protein Cold Foam packs a punch with 15 grams of protein per grande and comes in flavors like vanilla, chocolate, … Read more
Think Cali holds the monopoly on surfing in the continental US? Kook, please. “California surfing is garbage,” says Peter Panagiotis, pointing to the Golden State’s hyper-crowded waters and beaches with their overly rude surfer dude ‘tudes. His aka is Peter Pan — a sobriquet very apt for the young-at-heart 75-year-old, who started at 13, and … Read more
Starbucks‘ grab-and-go windows are on their way out. The coffee giant plans to close a good portion of its 80 or 90 locations that only offer mobile order pickups during the 2026 fiscal year as part of its “back to Starbucks” initiative. As of now, Starbucks hasn’t specified which locations will shutter or when. “This … Read more
That’s a whole latte java. The latest kooky caffeine trend to take hold among fiends is bigger than ever — literally. Venti, Trenta? No longer big enough. This summer, everyone’s turning to coffee buckets — clear, colossally-sized plastic takeout carriers filled with jitter-making iced joe and complete with handle for carrying ease. One six-second video from … Read more
Few rituals are as sacred to Aussies as the coffee run. Whether you’re ducking into your work’s cafe before tackling the 9-5 grind or taking a quick break with colleagues for a 3 p.m. pick-me-up. Yet, why, for something so central to our daily lives, do we never quite know how to handle that awkward … Read more
Fall is coming early to Starbucks. The coffee giant is bringing the beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte back to menus nearly a month before fall even begins. PSL fans will be able to get the iconic autumnal beverage starting Aug. 26, Starbucks announced. Starbucks announced the Pumpkin Spice Latte will return August 26. Starbucks In addition, … Read more
Starbucks is stirring things up this summer. Starting July 8, the coffee giant will officially introduce the brand-new Strato Frappuccino Blended Beverage to menus nationwide. Inspired by the Italian word “strato,” which means “layer,” the drinks layer the Frappuccino with different cold foam flavors and colors. “Strato” is an Italian word for “layer.” Starbucks The … Read more
Starbucks announced a major change to its reward system. The coffee giant is making it a little harder to rack up Stars this summer, meaning it may take longer for rewards members to gain enough for a free drink. Starting June 24, the points received for using your own to-go reusable cup are changing, according … Read more
Starbucks is brewing up new Frappuccinos this summer. The coffee giant announced that it will launch four new Frappuccino flavors for the summer, coming this July. The new blended beverages include Salted Caramel Mocha, Strawberry Matcha and Brown Sugar — all of which come topped with cold foam — as well as the Firework Frappuccino. … Read more
Regulars know the Hamptons is more than a place to hit the beach and unwind for hours by the pool. Every summer, the eastern tip of Long Island transforms into a social hot spot, a place for the world’s elite to gather, let loose and have one too many drinks somewhere fabulous. There are, of … Read more
This trick will help your daily grind. Java junkies can stretch their dollar and coffee beans farther by simply changing their water-pouring technique — just in time for coffee prices to spike faster than your caffeinated energy. A new study published in the journal Physics of Fluids found that a certain pour and kettle can … Read more
It’s out with overpriced oat milk lattes — and in with DIY coffee culture. Gen Z TikTokkers are ditching the expensive morning coffee runs and instead transforming their kitchens into cozy, custom coffee shops — complete with menus, pastries, and even barista uniforms in an attempt to save money. Gen Z TikTok users are opting … Read more
At a new coffeeshop in Chelsea, the house specialty is a single shot — at love. First Round’s On Me, which opened in late March, is looking to attract unattached New Yorkers and help them mix and mingle with free drinks, events, pool tables, communal seating and a personable staff who keep an eye out … Read more
Starbucks took a shot in the dark with their new policy, and it’s bean working. The coffee giant has been making moves to rebrand their stores as classic coffeehouses for communities to “sit and stay” — and it’s paying off, according to numbers shared with Axios. At the end of January, Starbucks implemented a new … Read more
Things are steaming up at coffee shops. More and more, singles are going on first dates at NYC coffeehouses rather than meeting up for drinks or a full-on dinner. Staples like La Colombe have seen an increase in first dates happening at their various locations. Danbi Lee, manager at the Bryant Park location, shared that … Read more
Look what you made me brew. Starbucks baristas are constantly under pressure to complete coffee orders as quickly as possible, so mistakes are bound to happen — sometimes innocently and other times deliberately. A former Starbucks barista shared on Reddit how exactly they would sneakily seek out revenge on rude customers. The former employee wrote … Read more
It pays to be patient. One barista at the coffee chain recently took to Reddit to share a one-star review she received after an interaction that she expected to end with a free drink for the customer. The poster shared a screenshot of the review from a patron named Emily that read, “As someone who … Read more
It’s an enormous price to pay for a little cup of coffee, but the man behind the pitch promises it won’t leave a bitter taste behind as it comes with the sweetener of a share of a dairy farm. A Scottish dairy is offering what it bills as the UK’s most expensive cup o’ joe: … Read more
Starbucks is going back to the future. The coffee giant is brewing up big changes, bringing back old-school self-serve stations and comfy seats to its stores amid sluggish sales numbers. Starbucks scrapped the stations, that had milk, sugar, sweeteners, spices and stirrers, during the Covid pandemic, leaving extra labor for busy baristas and slowing down … Read more