Dunn Brothers Coffee Seasonal Menu Blends Summer and Autumn Faves
Michael Hemsworth — August 17, 2026 — Lifestyle
References: dunnbrothers & restaurantmagazine
Seasonal cafe menus are nothing new as consumers have become accustomed to seeing pumpkin-themed coffee drinks pop up every fall, but the Dunn Brothers Coffee seasonal menu has taken things in a decidedly different direction.
The brand's latest menu takes on a cross-season inspiration that pairs classic autumnal taste profiles with summer-inspired formulations to create a through line from one season to the next. This includes the new Caramel Apple Dirty Soda alongside the Iced brown Butter Pumpkin Shaken Cold Brew, Pumpkin Pie Latte, Maple Waffle Chicken Sausage Breakfast Sandwich and the Pumpkin Spice Muffin.
President of Dunn Brothers Coffee Ben Anderson spoke on the seasonal menu saying, "This season, we have focused on elevating key menu categories through proven industry trends and flavors that resonate with our guests, from a shaken cold brew to a dirty soda with a distinctly fall twist. It builds on what our guests love and gives them something new to find.”
The brand's latest menu takes on a cross-season inspiration that pairs classic autumnal taste profiles with summer-inspired formulations to create a through line from one season to the next. This includes the new Caramel Apple Dirty Soda alongside the Iced brown Butter Pumpkin Shaken Cold Brew, Pumpkin Pie Latte, Maple Waffle Chicken Sausage Breakfast Sandwich and the Pumpkin Spice Muffin.
President of Dunn Brothers Coffee Ben Anderson spoke on the seasonal menu saying, "This season, we have focused on elevating key menu categories through proven industry trends and flavors that resonate with our guests, from a shaken cold brew to a dirty soda with a distinctly fall twist. It builds on what our guests love and gives them something new to find.”
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Trend Themes
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Cross-season Flavor Pairings — Blending summer formats with autumn flavors creates room for limited-time menus that extend seasonal relevance beyond traditional calendar windows.
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Dirty Soda Diversification — Fall-inspired dirty sodas signal potential for cafes to reframe viral beverage formats with premium, nostalgic, and seasonal flavor cues.
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Hybrid Breakfast Indulgence — Menu items like maple waffle chicken sausage sandwiches reflect rising interest in portable breakfast offerings that combine sweet comfort flavors with savory convenience.
Industry Implications
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Coffee Shops — Cafe operators are positioned to differentiate seasonal programs by pairing familiar fall ingredients with cold, shaken, or soda-based beverage platforms.
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Quick-service Restaurants — Limited-time cross-season items give quick-service brands a way to refresh menus without abandoning proven consumer demand for comfort-driven flavors.
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Foodservice Flavor Development — Ingredient and flavor suppliers can benefit from demand for transitional profiles that merge nostalgic autumn notes with refreshing summer-style applications.
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