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Starbucks · Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew
A new cold brew drink featuring mascarpone cold foam with cocoa and coffee dusting inspired by tiramisu.
Every cold brew menu item, by chain and by year
Which US restaurant chains put cold brew on the menu, when each launch ran, and who got there first.
Key data
MenuLaunches has tracked 13 cold brew menu launches across 8 US restaurant chains between 2026 and 2026, peaking in 2026-09. The chains that use it most are Starbucks, Taco Bell, El Pollo Loco, Bojangles.
- Launches
- 13
- Chains
- 8
- Years covered
- 2026–2026
- Peak month
- 2026-09
Launches by month
When chains actually put this on the menu.
- 226-08
- 626-09
- 526-10
Who launched cold brew first in 2026
Ordered by announce date.
| # | Chain | Item | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dairy Queen | Toasted Marshmallow Mocha DQ Coffee Cooler | August 21, 2026 |
| 2 | Starbucks | Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew | August 26, 2026 |
| 3 | Denny's | Caramel Apple Cold Brew | September 4, 2026 |
| 4 | Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Salted Caramel Javablender Smoothie | September 21, 2026 |
| 5 | Smoothie King | Coffee High Protein Almond Mocha Smoothie | September 25, 2026 |
| 6 | Dairy Queen | Toasted Marshmallow DQ Coffee Cooler | September 26, 2026 |
| 7 | Dairy Queen | Salted Caramel DQ Coffee Cooler | September 26, 2026 |
| 8 | Dairy Queen | Oreo DQ Coffee Cooler | September 26, 2026 |
| 9 | Bojangles | Cinnamon Toast Crunch Iced Coffee | October 1, 2026 |
| 10 | El Pollo Loco | Cold Brew Horchata | October 2, 2026 |
All launches
New permanentPermanent$4.79
Taco Bell · Chocolate Horchata Cold Brew Float
A cold brew coffee drink topped with a blended mix of Chiller base, horchata syrup and churro crumbles, finished with a drizzle of dark chocolate syrup with cinnamon notes, available at Live Más Café locations.
SeasonalWhile supplies last
Starbucks · Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew
A cold brew inspired by tiramisu, topped with mascarpone cold foam and finished with a cocoa and coffee dusting.
New permanentPermanent
El Pollo Loco · Cold Brew Horchata
A beverage combining cold brew coffee with horchata, offered at El Pollo Loco.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last$3.99
Bojangles · Cinnamon Toast Crunch Iced Coffee
An iced coffee blend combined with sweet cream and a Cinnamon Toast Crunch syrup, served over ice.
Limited-time offer4 days left$3.00
Dairy Queen · Oreo DQ Coffee Cooler
A frozen coffee drink made with cold brew, DQ soft serve, and ice, blended with Oreo cookie pieces and topped with whipped cream and more Oreo pieces.
Limited-time offer4 days left$3.00
Dairy Queen · Salted Caramel DQ Coffee Cooler
A frozen coffee drink made with cold brew, DQ soft serve, and DQ's misty slush, topped with caramel topping, whipped cream, and caramel and sweet and salty pieces.
Limited-time offer4 days left$3.00
Dairy Queen · Toasted Marshmallow DQ Coffee Cooler
A blended drink made with Dairy Queen soft serve, misty slush, ice, and cold brew, mixed with soft marshmallow pieces and marshmallow syrup, topped with whipped cream.
ReturningEnded Sep 29$0.00
Smoothie King · Coffee High Protein Almond Mocha Smoothie
A 12 oz. coffee smoothie made with cold brew crafted from 100% Arabica beans, delivering 14g of protein, 3g of fiber, and 0g of added sugar, offered free to Healthy Rewards members.
Limited-time offerWhile supplies last
Tropical Smoothie Cafe · Salted Caramel Javablender Smoothie
A smoothie combining cold brew coffee with caramel sauce, Chobani Sweet Cream Zero Sugar and nonfat yogurt, topped with salted caramel crunch. Contains 180 mg of caffeine.
SeasonalWhile supplies last
Denny's · Caramel Apple Cold Brew
A cold brew coffee drink with caramel apple flavor, part of Denny's limited-time Fall Fest menu.
SeasonalWhile supplies last
Starbucks · Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
Cold-brewed coffee and vanilla syrup, topped with pumpkin cream cold foam.
SeasonalWhile supplies last
Dairy Queen · Toasted Marshmallow Mocha DQ Coffee Cooler
Cold brew blended with vanilla soft serve and ice, served in a cup lined with cocoa fudge and topped with whipped topping and more cocoa fudge.