Sip Coffee House – Downtown Highland
Iced Jack Skellington: 5/5 – reviewed by Dorothy Lakshmanamurthy & Marianna Young
Price: $5 (definitely worth every penny)
Taste: After being hit with a sudden burst of rich chocolatey flavor (along with hazelnut and pumpkin) I knew this was the best seasonal drink at Sip.
Pros: big portion and very flavorful
Cons: none
Conclusion: I highly recommend it for the people who enjoy chocolate milk over the strong taste of coffee.
Autumn Sweater (pumpkin spice chai): 4/5 – reviewed by Marianna Young
Price: $5, a dollar over-price
Taste: chai, heavily cinnamon, like the mysterious candies elderly people give you
Pros: This drink was flavorful, adequately portioned, and fed my fall serotonin.
Cons: This drink may be too cinnamony for some people.
Conclusion: For the display and portion, in conclusion, if you enjoy a spicy-cinnamon taste, this is the drink for you.
Taste of Fall: 2/5 – reviewed by Dorothy Lakshmanamurthy
Price: $5 (overpriced)
Taste: mediocre pumpkin flavor
Pros: Big portion and nicely displayed
Cons: It was underwhelming
Conclusion: Although I saw the pumpkin spice topping with my eyes, the spice did not seem to transfer through the sip of my straw.
Dunkin – Munster
Ice Spice Drink: 4/5 – reviewed by Damien Salahieh
Price: $5.49
Taste: The drink tastes like a chocolate glazed donut. The flavor of the coffee is there if you look for it.
Pros: Just like a glaze donut in a drink
Cons: The munchkin bits in my drink made the texture a bit unpleasant.
Conclusion: After seeing all the commercials, I was swayed to finally try this drink. If you’re looking for a new fun drink, skip the donut and try this.
Hot Pumpkin Swirl: 4/5 – reviewed by Kylee Barnes
Price: $4.79
Taste: The Pumpkin Swirl, combined with their signature blend coffee and cream, feels like waking up from a cozy autumn nap.
Pros: This hot, fall spiced drink will defeat the fall breeze by warming you from head to toe.
Cons: none
Conclusion: the annual return of this fan-favorite drink has Dunkin Lovers, and me, lining up to get their taste of fall.
Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte: 4/5 – reviewed by Kylee Barnes
Price: $4.79 (not worth a single penny)
Taste: It combines hints of vanilla, pumpkin spice, espresso and milk; supposedly the perfect fall flavor.
Pros: pleasant display
Cons: While the coffee flavor was there, the quick-melting ice drowned out all else.
Conclusion: Upon receiving this beautifully whipped cream and cinnamon-sugar topped latte, I expected the most, and was met with the least.
Starbucks – Munster
Pumpkin Spice Latte: 5/5 – reviewed by Emily Dywan
Price: $5.75
Taste: This drink boasts that perfect symphony between notes of pumpkin, cinnamon and cloves without souring your mouth in overwhelming amounts of spices.
Pros: Rich taste, perfect hot drink for the upcoming chily fall months. 20th year anniversary of the pumpkin spice latte.
Cons: none
Conclusion: When it comes to this drink, I mean it when I say that PSL craze is real. You can’t say you’re a fall person without at least trying it at least once this season.
Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai: 4/5 – reviewed by Lexi Villalobos
Price: $5.25
Taste: If you are not much of a coffee drinker, this sweet and creamy cold drink is just for you. The pumpkin cold foam is not too pumpkiny and it fuses with the chai tea flawlessly.
Pros: pleasing presentation and even better flavor
Cons: It’s not an every day drink. Much better for when you’re in the mood.
Conclusion: While this is not a drink to repeatedly order, the drink has a creamy taste and a neat presentation that appeases the eye and the stomach.
Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew: 4/5 – reviewed by Emily Dywan
Price: $5.25
Taste: Contains a generous dollop of Pumpkin Cold Foam as well as pumpkin spice, cinnamon and nutmeg on top.
Pros: the perfect amount of pumpkin punch
Cons: There is not any pumpkin flavor in the actual drink.
Conclusion: The Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew perfectly balances out the necessary amount of pumpkin with every other spice on top, giving you a delicious concoction with every sip you take.