Guava refresher and more: Dunkin' debuts new summer menu items for 2025
Dunkin' is getting in the summer spirit with new bright, fruity menu items.
The three new menu items − a refresher, latte, and a bakery item − were unveiled on Wednesday, April 30. The early summertime menu is available for a limited time at participating locations.
The coffee and doughnut chain also launched a new campaign featuring some of Hollywood's beloved heartthrobs in a new campaign that promotes its $6 Meal Deal, which launched in fall 2024.
Here's what to know about Dunkin's new early summer menu items and membership deals for the month of May.
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What new summer items has Dunkin' introduced?
Dunkin' unveiled three new menu items on Wednesday, April 30:
Tropical Guava Dunkin' Refresher: Guava-flavored drink featuring B vitamins and available with green tea, lemonade, or sparkling water
Guava-flavored drink featuring B vitamins and available with green tea, lemonade, or sparkling water Pistachio Signature Latte: Espresso, pistachio flavor swirl, whipped creme, caramel drizzle and waffle cone pieces (available hot or iced)
Espresso, pistachio flavor swirl, whipped creme, caramel drizzle and waffle cone pieces (available hot or iced) Iced Strawberry Lemon Loaf: Lemon-strawberry swirl cake with strawberry-flavored icing
Are you a Dunkin' Rewards Members? Here's what deals are coming this May
Here's what rewards Dunkin' is offering to members this May:
May 1-15: $2 10-count Munchkins doughnut holes
$2 10-count Munchkins doughnut holes May 10-11: Three times the points on a half dozen, full dozen, 25-count, and 50-count doughnuts
Three times the points on a half dozen, full dozen, 25-count, and 50-count doughnuts May 16-31: $3 pretzel sliders with beverage purchase
$3 pretzel sliders with beverage purchase Every Monday in May: Receive 100 bonus points when ordering ahead through the Dunkin' mobile app
The Dunkin' mobile app is free, as is a Dunkin' Rewards membership.
Dunkin' unveils heartthrob breakfast campaign
To promote its $6 Meal Deal, Dunkin' unveiled a new campaign that features "some of Hollywood's most meal-worthy stars," including James Marsden, Charles Melton, Tramell Tillman, Gavin Casalegno, Dylan Efron, and comedian Zarna Garg.
The $6 Meal Deal features a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich, hash browns, and a medium hot or iced coffee. The meal is available all day.
Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com.
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