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Review: Starbucks Whips Up Two New Aerocano Beverages, But Only One Is Worth Sipping

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nicole Alexander) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:57:15 +0000

Starbucks' new Aerocano beverages provide a whipped, luxurious twist on the classic Americano, but in the end, only one is really worth ordering.

Review: Starbucks' New Peanuts Drinks Will Have You Saying 'Good Grief!'

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nicole Alexander) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:32:42 +0000

Starbucks' new Snoopy Glass Cold Cup has gone viral, and the chain has released two new Peanuts-themed Frappuccinos along with it. Are they any good?

The Best Starbucks Refresher Beats Out Tried-And-True Classics

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0000

Starbucks made waves when it introduced Refreshers in 2012, and in the decade-plus since, it continues making waves with new flavors, some better than the OGs.

The Starbucks Refresher You Should Skip Unless You Like An Artificial Aftertaste

staff@foodrepublic.com (Andy Hume) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:17:00 +0000

Rather than being refreshing (as promised), Food Republic's taste tester found that this Starbucks drink leaves an artificial aftertaste on the tongue.

I Tried And Ranked 12 Starbucks Refreshers. This Was The Best

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nicole Alexander) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:02:00 +0000

Starbucks has a lot of Refreshers on its menu, so we decided to try a bunch of them and rank them to see which one was the best, and which you could skip.

I Tried Starbucks' Fall 2026 Menu. These Are The 2 Drinks Worth Ordering

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nicole Alexander) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:58:00 +0000

Starbucks has released its fall 2026 menu, so we tried every drink on it. These are the only two that are worth your time and money to order and try.

5 Best And 4 Worst Fast Food Breakfast Sandwiches, According To Customers

staff@foodrepublic.com (K.T. Phillips) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:02:00 +0000

Fast food breakfast sandwiches are easy morning go-tos, but not every chain's offerings are created equal. These are the best (and worst) as customers see it.

Dunkin' Vs Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte: How The Fan-Favorite Fall Drinks Differ

staff@foodrepublic.com (Alba Caraceni) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:17:00 +0000

Every single autumn, coffee companies race to produce the festive fall-favorite drink: pumpkin spice latte. Two of the biggest are Starbucks and Dunkin'.

Elevate Your Dunkin' Pumpkin Spice Latte With These 5 Ordering Tips

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jennifer Waldera) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:17:00 +0000

Pumpkin Spice Latte season is fast approaching, and if you want to take your Dunkin' drink up a notch (or five), try one of these ordering tips.

Elevate Your Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte With These 5 Ordering Tips

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:17:00 +0000

It's that time of year again: Welcome back, Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte. To take yours to new, grander heights, try one of our five ordering tips.

Why Krispy Kreme Donuts Might Taste Different Every Time You Buy Them

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:17:00 +0000

Depending on when you hit up your local Krispy Kreme, you may notice your donuts taste just a little different each time. There's a very good reason why.

How To Make An Italian Soda At Starbucks

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:17:00 +0000

An Italian soda isn't on the standard menu at any Starbucks location, but that doesn't mean you can't get one. Here's how to ask for the drink.

Starbucks' New Blended Matcha Lemonade and Energy Refreshers Are Worth The Brain Freeze, But One Flavor Is A Total Miss

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nicole Alexander) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:59:19 +0000

Starbucks' new Blended Matcha Lemonade and Blended Energy Refreshers are as colorful as they are cool, but you'll want to skip the newest flavor.

What Tim Hortons Does With Its Leftover Donuts

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:17:00 +0000

At the end of the day, Tim Hortons often has a lot of donuts left over, and if you were wondering what happens to them, the answer may surprise you.

Jersey Mike's Sister Chain Is A Coffee Shop You've Likely Heard Of

staff@foodrepublic.com (Alba Caraceni) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:17:00 +0000

Jersey Mike's doesn't sell coffee; only sodas and bottled beverages. So, you wouldn't think it would have any connection to a coffee chain - but it does.

Starbucks Once Used This Controversial Ingredient In Its Strawberry Crème Frappuccino

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:17:00 +0000

The Strawberry Crème Frappuccino from Starbucks actually found itself at the center of a heated controversy in 2012 due to a specific ingredient.

Elevate Your Starbucks Caramel Macchiato With These 5 Ordering Tips

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:17:00 +0000

Like all the best Starbucks drinks, there are many ways to creatively tweak your iced or hot Caramel Macchiato to suit whatever mood you're in.

Review: Starbucks' New Blue Coconut Beverages Are All Visually Striking, And Only One Isn't Worth A Second Sip

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nicole Alexander) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:46:28 +0000

Starbucks' latest release is as blue as it gets. But while these coconut drinks might be ready for Instagram, how do they actually taste? We tried them all.

12 Best-Value Breakfast Chain Restaurants

staff@foodrepublic.com (Molly E. Sandwell) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:02:00 +0000

Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but everyone still wants value. From drive-thru to casual dining, these breakfast chains offer the most.

The 5 Best Dallas Coffee Shops, According To A Local

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:17:00 +0000

Dallas is a sprawling city with over 30 neighborhoods, but we have the inside scoop on the best coffee shops, according to a local.