Pumpkin spice used to be a rare treat confined to pumpkin season.

Pumpkin spice used to make sense.

It’s pumpkin spice’s worldwe just live in it.

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And we largely haveStarbucksto thank (or blame) for that.

Nowadays, the vaguely pumpkin-flavored latte is commonly brought back bylate August across the country.

And once the PSL is back, there is no other way to latte.

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Sweeter and more layered than most PSLs,Dunkin’s version typically releases around mid-August.

The dairy kings of the fast-food world are here to keep things creamy all year long.

Look for these spicy sweets to make their returnin early September.

popeyes fish sandwich

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That’s mostly due to the nostalgia of its game rooms, but these doughy delights don’t hurt.

Look for these simple, spicy, and sweet bites toreturn in August.

It was such a sensation that itreturned in October 2023.

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Given its multiple releases, look for another round of CurderBurgers this fall.

After the Halloween hoopla has subsided, it’s Cranberry Bliss Bar season.

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Person holding Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte in front of wheelbarrow of pumpkins

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Dunkin' Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte

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mcdonald’s pumpkin and creme pie

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Culver’s pumpkin spice custard

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cicis pumpkin spice rolls

Cicis

Hungry Howie’s pumpkin spice bread

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Wendy’s Peppermint Frosty & Peppermint Frosty Cream Cold Brew

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dairy queen pumpkin pie blizzard

Dairy Queen

culver’s curderburger

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copycat healthy starbucks cranberry bliss bars

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McDonald’s McRib

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McDonald’s holiday pie

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