05-03-2025
Dunkin' spring menu launches, nondairy surcharge removed
Dunkin's spring menu arrives Wednesday, the same day the company stops charging its long-standing nondairy milk fee.
The big picture: The Boston-based company's seasonal change comes a day after Starbucks released its spring menu with new and returning drinks.
State of play: Dunkin' is the latest chain to remove the nondairy surcharge. Starbucks removed its fee in November and smaller chains have followed suit.
Dairy alternatives will be "standard options for Dunkin' beverages at no additional cost to guests," a company spokesperson told Axios.
"This will allow guests visiting any Dunkin' location to enjoy traditional dairy or alternative dairy options in any beverage without an additional charge," the spokesperson added.
Dunkin' spring menu brings back Dunkalatte
The spring menu includes ongoing limited items and returning ones. The only new item is the Ham & Swiss Pretzel Sliders that are made with pretzel-style King's Hawaiian-brand slider buns.
Dunkin' first released the Dunkalatte, the brand's first-ever coffee milk latte, in August 2024 as part of its fall menu. It's available hot or iced.
Other menu items include:
Pistachio Coffee (hot or iced)
Brown Sugar Shakin' Espresso
Raspberry Watermelon Dunkin' Refresher
Sweet Black Pepper Bacon lineup, which Dunkin' says is available as a Breakfast Sandwich, Wake Up Wrap and Snackin' Bacon.
Chicken & Bacon Croissant Stuffer
Kelly's taste test: Dunkin' gave Axios an early taste of the new menu ahead of the launch.
The Iced Pistachio Coffee reminded me of pistachio ice cream but my favorite was the Iced Dunkalatte that is made with espresso and coffee milk.
What's next: Dunkin' didn't unveil any seasonal doughnuts Wednesday but more menu items are rumored to arrive before Easter.
Food blogger and influencer Markie Devo posted on Instagram that a Cotton Candy-flavored doughnut, Blueberry Sprinkled Munchkins and a Spring Munchkins Bucket are expected in early April.
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