There’s no drink that’s more fall-like than a pumpkin spice latte. Or is there? Across Canada, cafés & grocery shelves fill up with all sorts of fall drinks that go beyond the norm, including apple & cranberry, as well as warm spices. We asked our readers what fall drinks they recommend, and here are the results of this poll. Which drink would you pick first?
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Pecan oat cortado at Starbucks
According to a few readers, Starbucks’s pecan oat cortado is tiny, but it packs a punch. The chain rolled out the Pecan Oat Cortado for fall, and it’s only eight ounces. Essentially, it’s their Blonde Espresso with a sweet, nutty swirl & a crunchy topping. It feels more like a fancy treat than a full drink.
Pecan crunch oat latte at Starbucks
These same readers also recommended the pecan crunch oat latte for those who want something bigger & cozier. Starbucks first began selling it in Canada last year & it came back again for 2025. It’s got that same pecan syrup & brown-butter flavour, finished off with a sugary crunch on top. Best of all, you can get it hot or iced, whatever your mood.
Caramel apple latte at Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons added this one to their fall menu in 2024. And our readers said they haven’t stopped waiting for it to return since then. It’s a mix of espresso, steamed milk & sweet apple-caramel syrup, kind of like a caramel apple but in latte form. Our readers said that it tastes best when it’s hot.
Maple cinnamon latte at Tim Hortons
Several readers said you can’t get more autumnal than Timmy’s maple cinnamon latte. It’s made from maple syrup & cinnamon, along with brown sugar, and then some cream. Don’t forget that cold foam on top. Unfortunately, this is a limited-time fall drink, so once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Maple latte at Second Cup
Second Cup really goes hard on classic Canadian flavours with their Maple Latte, made with their Espresso Forte & steamed milk. It also contains white chocolate syrup & Torani maple syrup. Although it sounds rather simple, our readers assured us that it works. You can get this one year-round, and that’s a nice bonus if you’re hooked. And you probably will be.
Apple cider tea at DAVIDsTEA
DAVIDsTEA does a caffeine-free Apple Cider Tea that supposedly tastes a lot like steeping a warm apple pie, at least, according to a few readers. Since it’s loose-leaf, you can control how strong you want it & a lot of people turn it into lattes at home. It’s the perfect drink for those cooler months when you need some warming up.
Fresh-pressed sweet apple cider (PC) at Loblaws
Apparently, grocery runs are far better when the big jugs of fresh-pressed sweet apple cider show up. President’s Choice sells fresh-pressed sweet apple cider across their stores & it’s made with Canadian apples. But don’t worry, it’s non-alcoholic, just straight juice. A few readers recommended heating it up on the stove with some spices to make it really fancy.
Spiced apple herbal tea (PC) at Loblaws
Several readers told us how much they like having a cozy cup at night & recommend Loblaws’ spiced apple herbal tea. It mixes apple bits, clove, cinnamon & hibiscus in regular tea bags, nothing complicated. It’s also caffeine-free, so it won’t keep you up. You can find it in most Loblaws-owned stores through the fall.
Winter cranberry cider by Growers
The chilled-drink crowd said that you can’t go wrong with Growers’ winter cranberry cider, which comes as a seasonal flavour. What is it? A blend of cranberry & orange, cinnamon & clove, making it as fizzy as it is a little tart. The drink’s easy to find at Wine Rack or liquor stores across the country once the weather turns.
Cranberry ginger ale by Canada Dry
Every fall, you’ll see Canada Dry Cranberry Ginger Ale showing up in grocery aisles. It has a regular ginger ale base, but with a crisp cranberry flavour mixed in that several readers strongly recommended buying. You can get cans or bottles, even zero-sugar versions, depending on the store. No wonder it’s been a Canadian seasonal staple for several years now.
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