A core part of Starbucks’ fall menu is finally returning.
Ever since the Pumpkin Spice Latte and the rest of the beloved fall goodies returned to Starbucks menus nationwide last month, customers have been clamoring for one forgotten flavor to make a comeback: Apple Crisp.
Back in August, when Starbucks teased the return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte along with other fall items on their Instagram page, the comment section was flooded with fans sharing their grievances that the yummy Apple Crisp wasn’t included in the lineup.
“It’s not fall without apple crisp,” one person wrote. “guess I’ll need to figure out how to make apple crisp shaken espressos at home.”
“Where is the Apple crisp macchiato? Please please please say it’s coming back!” another begged.
The disappointment from customers was so loud that the coffee giant announced via a clever Instagram post that the Apple Crisp flavor will officially return nationwide on October 14 — but the catch is that it’ll be back for a limited time while supplies last.
“You all for the last month,” Starbucks wrote over a picture of a person bobbing for apples in an Instagram post.
“Wait did someone say apple crisp,” the post’s caption read.
The Apple Crisp offerings include the Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso and Apple Crisp Cold Foam, in addition to a new Apple Crisp Protein Cold Foam.
It’s unclear why Starbucks didn’t initially include the popular flavor, which has been around since 2021, in the fall menu — and how long it’ll be around now that it’s back. The Post reached out for comment.
“Omg yess! I was so sad that it didn’t come back this Fall,” someone commented on Instagram.
“OMG THANK YOUUUUU!!! This has been one of my favorite drinks,” another declared.
“Thank you for listening and bringing this back!!!! Love it and can’t wait for 10.14.2025!!!” one wrote.
“Still mad you guys took it away even if it was for a short period I missed out on so many days without my Apple crisp,” a fan commented.
The Apple Crisp flavor will be joining the beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte, the fan-favorite Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai and Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte, as well as a new Pecan Oatmilk Cortado and new Italian Sausage Egg Bites.
The Apple Crisp Protein Cold Foam option will be available just two weeks after the nationwide launch of Starbucks’ Protein Lattes and Protein Cold Foam on September 29.
After testing a protein cold foam at five locations in the US, the coffee giant will be rolling out permanent Protein Cold Foams and Protein Lattes.
Each Protein Cold Foam has 15 grams of protein per grande and comes in flavors like vanilla, chocolate, matcha, banana, brown sugar, salted caramel and sugar-free vanilla. They will contain anywhere from 15 to 36 grams per grande beverage.
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