ReturningWhile supplies last
Starbucks · Caramel Brulée Latte
A holiday espresso drink with caramel brulée flavoring, returning as part of Starbucks' holiday menu.
Every salted caramel menu item, by chain and by year
Which US restaurant chains put salted caramel on the menu, when each launch ran, and who got there first.
Key data
MenuLaunches has tracked 9 salted caramel menu launches across 7 US restaurant chains between 2026 and 2026, peaking in 2026-10. The chains that use it most are Starbucks, Red Robin, Bojangles, Dairy Queen.
- Launches
- 9
- Chains
- 7
- Years covered
- 2026–2026
- Peak month
- 2026-10
Launches by month
When chains actually put this on the menu.
- 126-08
- 326-09
- 526-10
Who launched salted caramel first in 2026
Ordered by announce date.
| # | Chain | Item | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch Bros Coffee | Caramel Pumpkin Brûlée | August 22, 2026 |
| 2 | Panera Bread | Caramel Pumpkin Slice | September 3, 2026 |
| 3 | Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Salted Caramel Javablender Smoothie | September 21, 2026 |
| 4 | Dairy Queen | Salted Caramel DQ Coffee Cooler | September 26, 2026 |
| 5 | Bojangles | Donut Bites | October 1, 2026 |
| 6 | Starbucks | Caramel Brulée Latte | October 5, 2026 |
| 7 | Bojangles | Bite Box | October 6, 2026 |
| 8 | Red Robin | Salted Caramel Brownie Milkshake | October 14, 2026 |
| 9 | Starbucks | Caramel Brulée Latte | October 27, 2026 |
All launches
New permanentPermanent
Red Robin · Salted Caramel Brownie Milkshake
Vanilla soft serve blended with chocolate chip brownies, salted caramel, and chocolate, topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce.
SeasonalWhile supplies last
Bojangles · Bite Box
A haunted house-designed box containing a buttermilk biscuit, a fixin', a dipping sauce, a Pepsi beverage, three Bojangles Dough Bites with salted caramel dipping sauce, and a choice of six, nine, or 12-piece Bo Bites order.
ReturningWhile supplies last
Starbucks · Caramel Brulée Latte
A returning holiday espresso beverage flavored with caramel brulée.
New permanentPermanent$2.19
Bojangles · Donut Bites
Pieces of fried buttermilk biscuit dough tossed in sugar and served with salted caramel dipping sauce, available in six-piece and 12-piece orders.
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 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
Panera Bread · Caramel Pumpkin Slice
A cake slice with pumpkin pie spices, brown sugar, vanilla, and salted caramel-flavored swirls, topped with pumpkin spice icing.
ReturningWhile supplies last
Dutch Bros Coffee · Caramel Pumpkin Brûlée
Pumpkin and salted caramel flavored drink topped with Soft Top cold foam, a pumpkin drizzle, and raw sugar sprinkles, available as a breve, latte, chai, or Freeze.