We Tried a New Item from Starbucks's Winter Menu—Here's What to Order

Nicholas Sampogna

It’s time to put aside your holiday-themed Gingerbread Oatmeal Chais, and start the new year off with fresh flavors. Starbucks is welcoming winter with a menu of new brews and familiar sips, including the customer favorites Pistachio Cream Cold Brew and Pistachio Latte. For the first time, you'll also be able to order the Iced Hazelnut Oatmilk Shaken Espresso, a plant-based option that expands on the popular Iced Shaken Espresso.

The menu, originally leaked on Instagram by @markee_devo in November, sparked plenty of comments. “Impatiently wait for pistachios return every year," one user wrote. «It’s like something to look forward to after the holidays are over.” Others expressed disappointment in missing their drink of choice: “@starbucks, you’re forgetting the most important drink. RIP Irish cream cold brew.” 

But the coffee chain isn’t stopping at just drinks—they’ve added new food items for a grab-and-go breakfast. Pick up Potato, Cheddar & Chive Bakes made with cage-free eggs or a Vanilla Bean Custard Danish, available for a limited time.

“When creating the Potato, Cheddar & Chive Bakes, we wanted to provide customers with a high-protein vegetarian option for their morning,” said Freshta Khosravi, a member of the food development team, in a press release. “We were inspired by the familiar breakfast casserole, and the savory combination of diced potatoes, cheese, spinach, chives, and eggs offers 12g of protein at only 210 calories for a comforting breakfast on the go.”

The Bakes are already a staple outside of the U.S. „I'm in Canada monthly (where they already exist), and I love them!“ a user on Reddit commented under a post about the winter lineup.

Bryce Jones

Associate editor Bryce Jones did a taste