8 Best Dutch Bros pumpkin drinks I look forward to every fall

1. Salted Caramel Pumpkin Cold Brew

I don’t usually lead with secret menu drinks, but the Salted Caramel Pumpkin Cold Brew is the one I think about first when fall drinks start showing up.

The first sip is sweet, then the salt comes in and keeps the drink from tasting flat. That little contrast is what makes it work for me.

This delicious beverage is made with Dutch Bros’ signature cold brew and topped with a pumpkin drizzle, salted caramel sauce, a soft top, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Sometimes I swap in the nitro version when I want a smoother, denser cold brew texture. It changes the feel more than the flavor, which is usually what I’m after.

2. Pumpkin Pie Cold Brew With Pumpkin Pie Soft Top

The name is long, but the drink itself is straightforward. On mornings when I want something simple, this is one of the easiest fall picks for me.

It’s my favorite signature cold brew with just enough pumpkin flavoring to keep my autumn vibes going.

The regular Soft Top already works well here, but the seasonal Pumpkin Pie Soft Top adds more pumpkin flavor and a thicker, dessert-like finish. It makes the last few sips feel heavier in a good way.

3. Caramel Pumpkin Brulée Breve

For caramel lovers like my husband, this is the ultimate Dutch Bros fall drink .

This one feels richer than the colder pumpkin drinks, with the caramel and breve base giving it a creamier finish. The name is a mouthful, but the drink is easy to like once you’ve tried it.

Made with Dutch Bros’ signature cold brew and half-and-half, this drink features a delicious pumpkin drizzle, salted caramel sauce, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

I like that Dutch Bros will make some of these cold brew-style drinks hot when the weather turns. I’ve also had this one as a Freeze, and that version leans much more dessert than coffee.

Barista HQ Pro Tip: This drink can also be ordered as a chai tea instead of cold brew. Simply ask for a Caramel Pumpkin Brulée Chai and let the barista know if you'd like it hot or cold.

4. Pumpkin Chai

Dutch Bros’ Pumpkin Chai is a pretty straightforward twist on the classic chai. It’s not technically on the official menu, but it’s not complicated either.

The pumpkin sauce softens the chai’s spice a little, so it feels warmer and less sharp than plain chai. If I make it dirty, the espresso adds a bit of bitterness and keeps the drink from leaning too sweet.

It has become one of my errand-run drinks because it feels indulgent without being fussy, and I never have to think too hard about whether I am in the mood for it.

When I want more caffeine, I add espresso shots or Dutch Bros white coffee to turn it into a “Dirty Pumpkin Chai.” That makes it closer to the Sweater Weather Chai, just with pumpkin in place of white chocolate.

5. Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Frost

The Pumpkin Snickerdoodle is the secret menu fall drink I keep circling back to.

This tasty concoction, which became popular on TikTok, is a delicious blend of chai and pumpkin sauce in Dutch Bros Classic Snickerdoodle Frost.

What I like most is that the pumpkin stays in the background and lets the cinnamon and white chocolate come through first. It reads more like a spice drink with pumpkin underneath than the other way around.

It is also easy to order, since Bro-istas already know the Snickerdoodle flavor combo of cinnamon, macadamia nut, and white chocolate.

6. White Mocha Pumpkin Freeze

The Pumpkin Freeze always feels like a strange little fall trick to me, because it tastes cozy even though it is iced and blended. When it is still 85F outside, this is the one I order while pretending cooler weather is already here.

The Pumpkin Freeze is a blend of iced coffee, pumpkin sauce, and white mocha sauce, topped with Dutch Bros’ signature soft top and pumpkin drizzle.

The pumpkin and white mocha combination gives the drink a sweeter, creamier spin on a classic pumpkin latte, and the Soft Top plus drizzle add extra texture on top. I usually notice the topping before the coffee, which is part of the appeal here.

I tried it with the Pumpkin Pie Soft Top recently, but for this drink it felt like too much sweetness stacked on sweetness. I prefer the Signature Soft Top here.

7. Pumpkin Pie Frost

The Pumpkin Pie Frost is the one I think of when I want a pumpkin treat instead of a coffee drink, and it is a favorite in our house.

It’s similar to Starbucks’ Pumpkin Cream Frappuccino in that it’s basically a milkshake with pumpkin flavoring.

I like that this non-caffeinated Dutch Bros drink works well as an after-school treat. It is filling, though, so I usually pair it with a banana and hope dinner still happens later.

8. Zero Sugar Added Pumpkin Pie Latte

Dutch Bros has had the Pumpkin Pie Latte on the menu for a while, and 2023 was the first year I noticed a sugar-free version.

That matters to me in late fall, when Halloween candy starts showing up everywhere and I start looking for easier places to cut sugar.

The Pumpkin Pie Latte is made of three simple ingredients: espresso, sugar-free pumpkin pie syrup, and 2% milk.

I like that I can order it hot or iced, and the small iced Pumpkin Pie Latte is listed at 100 calories.

For a creamier version, I sometimes ask for whole milk instead of 2%.

Barista HQ Pro Tip: The sugar-free pumpkin syrup can be substituted in any of the Dutch Bros drinks. However, many of the other ingredients also contain sugar, so ask your Bro-ista for options on each addition.

When does the Dutch Bros menu get pumpkin drinks each year?

Dutch Bros offers their pumpkin drinks each year beginning on September 1st.

Availability changes by location and ingredient supply, but in my experience the season usually lasts until around Halloween.

Dutch Bros pumpkin drinks are one of the easiest ways for me to slide into fall flavors without making the order complicated.

I usually go early in the season and check back again later, because the menu can move fast once the pumpkin drinks start disappearing.