Holiday and winter flavors are hitting Gainesville menus. Here’s a running roundup of seasonal drinks and specials from local cafes and chains, updated as new ones are announced.
Last updated: Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
Starbucks
Multiple locations in Alachua County
Seasonal Drinks:
- Tiramisu Velvet Latte: Espresso latte (hot or iced) topped with velvet mascarpone cold foam and a cocoa-coffee dusting
- Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew: Cold brew with the same mascarpone cold foam and cocoa-coffee dusting
- Apple Pomegranate Lemonade Refresher: Crisp apple flavors with popping pomegranate pearls
- Snowy Apple Drink: A creamier take on the Apple Pomegranate Refresher, made with coconut milk
- Peppermint Mocha: Espresso, mocha and peppermint topped with whipped cream and dark chocolate curls
- Caramel Brulée Latte: Espresso with caramel brulée sauce, whipped cream and crunchy caramel brulée topping
- Caramel Brulée Chai: Chai latte with caramel brulée flavor
- Iced Sugar Cookie Latte: Blonde espresso and sugar cookie syrup with oat milk, finished with red and green sprinkles
- Iced Sugar Cookie Cream Matcha: Iced matcha topped with sugar cookie cream and festive sprinkles
- Gingerbread Latte: Espresso with gingerbread syrup, whipped cream and a molasses-spice topping
- Iced Gingerbread Chai: Iced chai with gingerbread flavor
Seasonal Food:
- Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese: New savory sandwich with braised short rib and melted cheese
- Turkey & Stuffing Sandwich
- Bearista Cake Pop: Bear-shaped cake pop inspired by the Bearista Glass Cold Cup
- Cranberry Bliss Bar, Snowman Cookie and Sugar Plum Cheese Danish: Returning bakery favorites
Dunkin’ Donuts
Multiple locations in Alachua County
Seasonal Drinks:
- Cookie Butter Cloud Latte: Espresso, cookie butter syrup and milk topped with cookie butter cold foam and cookie butter crumbles
- Cookie Butter Cloud Dunkalatte: Coffee milk, cookie butter syrup and espresso topped with cookie butter cold foam
- Cookie Butter Cold Brew: Cold brew with cookie butter flavor
- Cookie Butter Hot Chocolate: Hot chocolate with cookie butter syrup, topped with whipped cream and cookie butter crumbles
- Cookie Butter Matcha: Sweetened matcha blended with whole milk and cookie butter syrup
- Iced Cookie Butter Oat Chai Latte: Chai latte made with oat milk and cookie butter syrup
- Spiced Cookie Iced Coffee: Iced coffee and oat milk with cookie butter syrup
- Toasted White Chocolate Signature Latte (hot or iced): Toasted white chocolate, espresso and whole milk finished with whipped cream, caramel drizzle and cinnamon sugar
- Toasted White Chocolate Cloud Latte: Toasted white chocolate, espresso and whole milk topped with sweet cold foam
- Almond White Chocolate Shakin’ Espresso: Toasted white chocolate and toasted almond shaken with oat milk and a double shot of espresso
- Raspberry White Chocolate Matcha: Sweetened matcha with whole milk, raspberry flavor and a toasted white chocolate swirl
Opus Coffee
Multiple locations in Gainesville, FL
Seasonal Drinks (coming soon):
- The Vermonter: Latte with cinnamon bun, maple and caramel syrups; topped with cinnamon
- Peppermint Mocha: Latte with peppermint syrup and chocolate sauce; topped with whipped cream and cocoa powder