Dunkin’ Unleashes Bold Menu Overhaul to Take on Starbucks

Dunkin’ is coming in hot this summer with some incredibly bold flavor-packed menu items designed to compete directly with Starbucks. With vibrant refreshers, nostalgic flavor pairings, and high-profile influencer tie-ins, the brand is looking to keep pace with (and maybe even challenge!) Starbucks’ colorful seasonal drinks. Here is what Dunkin’ is serving up this summer to continue going toe-to-toe with the coffee giant, capture your summer cravings, and your coffee loyalty!

Dunkin’ New Summer Items Announced This Week

Dunkin dropped two new exciting items today, perfectly timed for summer. A limited-time Orange N’ Vanilla Donut and The Pink Spritz Refresher!

• Orange N’ Vanilla Specialty Donut: The limited-time specialty donut brings together a taste of summer nostalgia as it’s inspired by the classic creamsicle, and has fans anxious to get their hands on it!
• The Pink Spritz Refresher: This is a fizzy, fruit-forward blend of orange, passion fruit, and guava flavors with a splash of sparkling water!

Other Summer Menu Items To Look Out For

These two additional summer items join other seasonal items that were announced earlier this month!

• The Iced Strawberry Lemon Loaf: A lovely twist on the classic, this lemon loaf has a strawberry cake swirl and is topped with strawberry-flavored icing!
• Pistachio Signature Latte: Available hot or iced, this new signature latte has rich espresso that meets the sweet, nutty Pistachio flavor swirl. Then, to make it even more mouth-watering, it’s finished off with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and waffle cone pieces!
• The Tropical Guava Refresher: This new refresher features B vitamins for a refreshing boost of energy, and customers have the option of customizing the drink to have either a green tea, lemonade, or sparkling water base!

With Starbucks‘ prices continuing to climb, as of right now, these new refreshers and the entire refresher menu are available for $3 for a medium for a limited time! On top of that, they are also running a $6 meal deal promotion, helping fans get more bang for their buck! With National Donut Day coming up on June 6, Dunkin’ has hinted at more surprises being on the way. What other collaborations does Dunkin’ have up its sleeve? What might be their next big profile combination? I certainly cannot wait to find out!

Final Thoughts

While Starbucks seems to be looking to streamline its menu, Dunkin’ is going in the opposite direction. Instead, it’s expanding its offerings with bold, trend-forward items to drive excitement! By tapping into flavor nostalgia, aesthetic appeal, and smart pricing, Dunkin is in an excellent position to place itself not just as an alternative to Starbucks but as a real contender for first place! With the look of this summer’s menu, Dunkin’ isn’t pulling any punches. The brand is definitely playing to win.