Wait…do you smell that? Peppermint…gingerbread…sugar cookie…is there a new holiday Starbucks menu on the way?

Starbucks has officially announced the holiday beverages that make the season so special, and when they’ll be available. However, it looks like fans are pretty torn on the new menu. Some are excited to dive into the holiday flavors, while others are asking for more!

Holiday drinks are just around the corner at Starbucks, with new drinks and returning items dropping on November 5th. Soon customers will be able to enjoy a handful of eats and drinks off the holiday menu, as well as collect some of the limited-time merchandise.

The holiday menu will see the return of some fan-favorite drinks including Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Sugar Cookie Latte, and Gingerbread Chai. New for the holidays this year is the Tiramisu Velvet lineup. The classic Italian dessert inspired the debut of the Tiramisu Velvet Latte (available hot or iced) and Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew. Both drinks are topped with a velvet mascarpone cold foam and cocoa and coffee dusting.

Also new this year is the Apple Pomegranate Refresher, which features crisp apple flavors and popping pomegranate-flavored pearls. Customers can also enjoy the Snowy Apple version, which is made with coconut milk, and gives the drink a creamier twist.

The holiday food menu includes the new Bearista Cake Pop, which will be available for a limited time. You can also get the new Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese and the Turkey & Stuffing Sandwich, featuring a new recipe. The Cranberry Bliss Bar, Snowman Cookie, and Sugar Plum Cheese Danish will also return to the holiday menu.

Starbucks also dropped a first look at the holiday merchandise collections. New collections will be available on November 5th, including the Holiday Bearista collection, which features Bearista-adorned drinkware, a plush keychain, and coordinated accessories.  There’s also the Holiday Village collection, which celebrates Starbucks’ Seattle roots with festive keepsakes inspired by the original Pike Place store. Oh, and the Peppermint Mocha collection pairs “retro charm with modern design across cold cups, tumblers, espresso cups.”

Starbucks also teased the Winter Wonderland collection, which launches on November 17th. It features cool-toned drinkware with “whimsical details and wintry textures.”

Of course, with the menu announcement, all of the Starby’s fans (us included) gathered together to drop their thoughts in the comments on social media. Some are very excited about the new menu, seeing comments like “I’ll take 3 of each please” and “YESSS I CANT WAITTTTT”. The new tiramisu lineup is getting people excited as well — “I’m screaming at the tiramisu velvet latte. i need it rn,” said another fan.

That being said, we also noticed a lot of people are conflicted about the holiday menu and are BEGGING for the Chestnut Praline to return! On Instagram, one person said, “Pushing out Chestnut Praline to ‘make room’ for new flavors just shows whoever is making decisions over there cares a bit too much about chasing business instead of humbly growing their loyal community of consumers. Business is important, but if you lack that special charm and CARE for your customers, they will no longer care about your business.”

We also saw someone say, “Starbucks, while customers appreciate the innovative ideas, you’re losing your base by not listening. Chestnut Praline is a classic. Not having it during this season of cheer is a missed (revenue) opportunity. Bring it back.” While another said, “PETITION TO BRING BACK CHESTNUT PRALINE!!! Give a and maybe starbs [sic] will see its importance to the menu and be kind to us loyal, hard-working, and deserving customers this Christmas season ”.

We’re not kidding when we say people were BEGGING for the Chestnut Praline to return. If you don’t believe us, check out the comments on Starbucks’ Instagram post for yourself!

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What are your thoughts on the menu? Let us know in the comments!