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  • An assortment of items from Dunkin'.

    The 7 States That You Still Can't Run On Dunkin' In

    Dunkin' may have its sights on a total national presence, but that's not to say it's achieved it yet. These seven states don't have a Dunkin' yet.

    By Joe Hoeffner 14 hours ago Read More
  • Exterior of a Starbucks Coffee shop

    11 Things Customers Can't Stand About Starbucks In 2026

    When consumers have been regulars at a particular chain for a long time, they expect consistency. When things change, feathers can get easily ruffled.

    By Andy Beth Miller 2 days ago Read More
  • A drive-thru worker handing a brown and red paper bag to a person in a white car

    The Hands-Down Best New Fast Food Menu Items Of August 2026

    Fast food restaurants are not slowing down with the menu updates this August, but not everything has been a success. These are the best of the bunch.

    By Maria Scinto 5 days ago Read More
  • A plastic cup of flavored iced coffee from Dunkin'

    4 Dunkin' Ordering Tips For A 10x Better Pumpkin Spice Latte This Fall

    If you enjoy grabbing your daily dose of PSL from Dunkin', here are some ways to level up your pumpkin spice lattes to put pep in your step.

    By Dylan Murray 6 days ago Read More
  • Pumpkin spice lattes in glasses next to pumpkins and cinnamon sticks

    Starbucks Vs McDonald's: Which Chain's Pumpkin Spice Latte Has The Most Caffeine?

    People grab a pumpkin spice latte for the fall flavors, but the caffeine is also important. Between McDonald's and Starbucks, this PSL has more caffeine.

    By Rolland Judd 8 days ago Read More
  • hands holding and peeling a banana

    10 New Banana-Flavored Finds That Prove Pumpkin Spice Has Major Competition

    A wave of new banana-flavored products hitting restaurant chains and grocery store shelves is making us rethink pumpkin spice. Is it time for the PSL to retire?

    By Maria Scinto 8 days ago Read More
  • Man in suit outside looking disgusted at his to-go coffee

    McDonald's New Fall Drink Is Already Getting Slammed Online: 'Tastes Like Drinking A Candle'

    McDonald's has brought out its fall lineup of drinks and customers are already dragging this one online. It may be better to just skip this one.

    By Haley McNamara 11 days ago Read More
  • A barista pouring milk into a latte.

    9 Fall 2026 Fast Food Menu Items For Pumpkin Spice Haters

    The food industry gets inundated with pumpkin spice everything when fall comes around but many people are tired of it. Here are some options for the haters.

    By Cassie Womack 12 days ago Read More
  • Four Dunkin' tiramisu cold beverages in takeout cups on a metal table

    Review: Dunkin' Just Turned Tiramisu Into Coffee And It's A Welcomed Alternative To Pumpkin Spice Overkill

    Dunkin' has launched four new iced drinks inspired by the Italian dessert tiramisu, but are they worth buying? We tried them all to find out.

    By Rachel Sobel 12 days ago Read More
  • A cream-topped drink in a glass mug, with spices and squash

    4 Chains That Don't Use Real Pumpkin In Their PSLs

    Even though fall is still a month away, coffee chains are gearing up to release their PSLs. If real pumpkin is important to you, these chains don't include it.

    By Lottë Reford 14 days ago Read More
  • Latte with spices on top along with apples on the side.

    Forget Starbucks, This Rival Chain Is Bringing The Fall Apple Flavor We've Been Missing

    Starbucks has disappointed its loyal apple drink fanbase by not including that flavor in its fall menu, but another coffee chain is stepping in to fill the gap.

    By Dennis Lee 26 days ago Read More
  • A woman pulls fries out of a fast food bag with a hamburger on the table

    8 New Menu Items That The Internet Tore Apart Worse Than The Big Arch

    Fast food chains have been getting creative trying to draw customers back in, but these eight new menu items are having the exact opposite effect.

    By Jessica Riggio 27 days ago Read More
  • Two warm drinks from Starbucks

    Starbucks' Leaked 2026 Fall Menu Has Customers Mourning A Fan-Favorite Flavor: 'I'm Genuinely Heartbroken'

    The fall menu for Starbucks has leaked onto the internet and regulars are expressing disappointment that this fan-favorite flavor is nowhere in sight.

    By Kat Olvera 1 month ago Read More
  • Customers lining up at a Dunkin' location.

    Dunkin' Heard Our Cries: The Fan-Favorite Deal We Missed Is Coming Back

    Dunkin' recently ran a deal that went viral online but the limited release was short-lived. Fans who missed out are in luck, though, as the deal has returned.

    By Cassie Womack 1 month ago Read More
  • Starbucks and Costco frappes sitting together in plastic takeout cups with straws

    Costco's Food Court Has Frappes For Half The Cost Of Starbucks — But Are They As Good?

    Nothing hits quite like a brain freeze with a caffeine boost. We tried a Starbucks Frappuccino alongside Costco's cold brew mocha to compare taste and texture.

    By Dani Zoeller 1 month ago Read More
  • A cup of Starbucks coffee sitting on a wooden table.

    Why Your Starbucks Drink Tastes Different Every Time You Order It

    Most coffee and restaurant chains aim for consistency across every location, so why do the drinks at Starbucks seem like they taste different every time?

    By Joe Hoeffner 1 month ago Read More
  • Starbucks Frappuccino on a black metal table outside a Starbucks

    Starbucks' New Frapps Have Both Baristas And Customers Tired: 'Stop This Madness'

    Did Starbucks take it too far this time? Even though it's just in the testing phase, both baristas and customers have strong opinions about this new drink.

    By Maria Scinto 1 month ago Read More
  • Interior of a Starbucks cafe with customers sitting at the tables and workers behind the counter

    Starbucks Employees Are Already Putting The New 'Absolutely Atrocious' Orange Drinks On Blast

    Starbucks is set to release a new drink lineup this month, but its employees are not having it. This is what they're saying about the citrusy beverages.

    By Kat Olvera 2 months ago Read More
  • Iced lattes from both Dutch Bros and Starbucks side by side outdoors

    How Far $20 Will Take You At Dutch Bros Vs Starbucks

    If you're looking to make the most economical decision on your next coffee run, here's how much $20 will get you at both Starbucks and Dutch Bros.

    By Kristen Pizzo 2 months ago Read More
  • A picture of the bakery case selection at Starbucks.

    6 Discontinued Starbucks Bakery Items That Deserved To Stay

    Starbucks has had plenty of bakery items come and go, but these discontinued baked goods definitely deserved to stay if fans on the internet are to be believed.

    By Haley McNamara 2 months ago Read More
  • A Starbucks Coffee counter inside of a retail building

    Order Your Own Italian Soda At Starbucks In 2 Easy Steps

    Italian sodas are riding on the coattails of the dirty soda trend, and you can hop on the next time you're at Starbucks by ordering just two items.

    By Dylan Murray 2 months ago Read More
  • Bags of Khloud protein popcorn

    14 High-Protein Foods That No One Asked For

    From sodas and lattes to popcorn and pancakes, shops and fast food outlets are full of high-protein options. But did anybody actually ask for them?

    By Holly Riddle 2 months ago Read More
  • Girl enjoying a burger

    6 Best And 2 Worst New Fast Food Items Of 2026 (So Far)

    We're about halfway through the year, and there have been plenty of fast food triumphs and flops to dissect, including new beverages, burgers, and desserts.

    By Dani Zoeller 3 months ago Read More
  • Espresso is poured from espresso machine into a black cup. Small business, beverage concept

    The Local Coffee Shop In Every State That Customers Crown As Best

    You're never too far from your nearest coffee shop, but if you're looking to support the highest-quality, locally-owned spots, these are the places to visit.

    By Andy Beth Miller 3 months ago Read More
  • Various fast food items including pizza, burgers, wings, and fries on a wood table.

    11 Fast Food Chains With Deep Discounts In June 2026

    Fast food restaurants are hoping to counter the recent rise in prices by offering deep discounts this June, including these eleven great deals.

    By Rolland Judd 3 months ago Read More
  • Three clear plastic cups filled with dirty sodas with slices of limes beside them

    If You Don't Have Swig Near You, Here's How To Order A Dirty Soda At Starbucks

    Swig has certainly helped make dirty sodas trendy, but the soda shop isn't yet everywhere in the United States. You can make a dupe at Starbucks, though.

    By Dylan Murray 3 months ago Read More
  • A Starbucks barista in a green apron holding a cup of coffee behind the counter.

    Starbucks Is Bringing Back A Nostalgic Frappuccino That Customers Begged For (But Baristas Hate)

    In a move that's been anticipated for nearly a decade, Starbucks is bringing back an old Instagrammable favorite which baristas hate to make.

    By Cassie Womack 3 months ago Read More
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