Caribou Coffee® debuts Cookie Butter® lineup alongside returning holiday favorites, available starting Nov. 2

The limited-time menu features the brand-new flavor alongside beloved classics, giving guests even more ways to make Caribou part of their seasonal traditions

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Caribou Coffee^® is bringing the warmth and coziness of the most wonderful time of the year to life with the launch of its 2026 holiday menu. Beginning Monday, Nov. 2, guests can discover the sweet taste of Cookie Butter^®, welcome back beloved beverages only available this time of year and pair their favorite seasonal sip with a collection of festive bites at participating Caribou coffeehouses nationwide while supplies last.

New to this year's menu is the Cookie Butter White Mocha, bringing together the caramelized, spiced notes of the classic flavor with the smooth sweetness of Caribou's signature mocha crafted with real white chocolate chips and cookie crumbles. With a variety of beverage styles to customize each sip, guests can enjoy the new limited-time flavor as a traditional hot or iced mocha, a blended Cookie Butter White Mocha Cooler or a Cookie Butter White Mocha Espresso Shaker made with fresh espresso, shaken over ice and finished with a splash of oatmilk.

Cookie Butter may be new to the menu, but several fan favorites are making their annual return. The classic Ho Ho Mint Mocha^® pairs real chocolate and rich espresso with a refreshing touch of mint, while the Spicy Mocha turns up the warmth featuring chocolate with ancho chile and cinnamon spices. The Cranberry Dark Chocolate collection also makes a comeback, bringing together rich chocolate with bright, tart cranberry flavor. As always, guests can modify their handcrafted beverages with non-dairy milk at no additional charge.

The holiday flavors continue in the bakery case with the new Warm Spice Morning Bun, a flaky, buttery pastry rolled in a fragrant blend of cinnamon, cardamom, coriander and ginger. It joins returning limited-time menu items, including the decadent Chocolate Truffle Brownie topped with chocolate truffle ganache.

Caribou's holiday cups also have a fresh look this year, featuring hand-illustrated designs reminiscent of cozy sweaters, blankets, wrapping paper and all the familiar touches that make this time of year feel special. Each design reflects the personal touch that has long been part of the Caribou experience, from the artwork on the cup to the handcrafted beverage inside.

"One of the things we love most about this time of year is seeing guests reconnect over seasonal favorites while discovering new beverages to match their holiday mood," said Carrie Sazama, Director of Product, Caribou Coffee. "We wanted to create a collection that celebrates the many tastes of the season, and cookie butter felt like a perfect addition because its caramelized sweetness and warm spice pair beautifully with our signature White Mocha. Alongside returning classics like Ho Ho Mint Mocha, Cranberry and Spicy Mocha, these distinct flavor profiles come together in a menu that captures the coziness of the holidays and feels unmistakably Caribou."

Meet the new Cookie Butter lineup

• Cookie Butter White Mocha (NEW): The warm, spiced flavor of cookie butter comes together with melted real white chocolate, rich espresso and steamed milk. Served hot and finished with whipped cream and crumbled cookie butter cookies.
• Iced Cookie Butter White Mocha (NEW): White chocolate and cookie butter flavor are combined with espresso and milk, then poured over ice for a cool and creamy way to enjoy the warm, spiced sweetness of cookie butter.
• Cookie Butter White Mocha Espresso Shaker (NEW): Fresh espresso and cookie butter flavor are shaken over ice, then finished with a splash of oatmilk for a smooth, espresso-forward seasonal sip.
• Cookie Butter White Mocha Caribou Cooler^® Blended Beverage (NEW): A creamy, blended combination of real white chocolate, cookie butter flavor and coffee. Topped with whipped cream and crumbled cookie butter cookies.

Welcome back returning holiday favorites

• Ho Ho Mint Mocha: Real chocolate, rich espresso and cool mint come together in a cheerful beverage that can be handcrafted as a traditional hot mocha with steamed milk, an iced mocha, a Caribou Cooler blended beverage, hot or iced Crafted Cold Brew, Nitro, Espresso Shaker or a non-coffee hot chocolate option.
• Spicy Mocha: Flavors of ancho chile and cinnamon combined with real chocolate and milk. Guests can enjoy it served as a traditional hot mocha with steamed milk, an iced mocha, a Caribou Cooler blended beverage, nitro or as an espresso shaker.
• Cranberry Dark Chocolate: Rich dark chocolate meets bright, tart cranberry flavor across a returning collection of beverages including an Espresso Shaker, iced Crafted Cold Brew (formerly Crafted Press), hot Crafted Cold Brew or a blended Crafted Cold Brew.
• Cranberry Energy Drink: Sparkling cranberry energy drink that can be customized with lemonade and coconutmilk cold foam topping.

Festive flavors beyond the cup

• Warm Spice Morning Bun (NEW): A flaky, buttery pastry rolled in a warm spice blend with hints of cinnamon, cardamom, coriander and ginger.
• Chocolate Truffle Brownie: A decadent fudgy chocolate brownie topped with rich chocolate truffle ganache.
• French Toast Sandwich: A sweet-and-savory breakfast sandwich layered with fluffy cage-free scrambled eggs, savory sausage, cheddar cheese and cream cheese nestled between slices of golden French toast bread.

Gifts for every coffee lover on the list
Guests can enjoy the flavors of Caribou at home with the newest limited-time packaged coffee blend, Winter Wish. This new medium roast coffee is crafted with Central American coffees and includes recognizable comforting flavor notes such as brown sugar, fig and almond. Additionally, the beloved Reindeer Blend^® coffee makes its return featuring a dark roast that brings together rich, full-bodied flavors. The blend features a rare aged Sumatra that adds a hint of caramel and a dash of spice, creating a distinctive coffee made for cozy gatherings and gifting to the coffee aficionado on the list.

Caribou will also offer a new assortment of seasonal merchandise for a limited time, including ornaments, tumblers and a Ho Ho Mint Mocha candle inspired by the brand's beloved signature holiday beverages.

Start your holiday order
Guests can order beverages and food from the new, limited-time menu beginning Nov. 2 in participating coffeehouses, at the drive-thru and through the Caribou Coffee app for pickup or delivery.

Guests can also join Caribou Perks^® to earn points on eligible purchases throughout the year and redeem them for rewards, including beverages and food items. To join, visit cariboucoffee.com/caribou-perks or text "Perks" to 762-CARIBOU.

For more information on Caribou Coffee and their new menu lineup, visit CaribouCoffee.com.

Cookie Butter^® is a registered trademark of Monin, Inc. and used under license.

About Caribou Coffee^®
Caribou Coffee serves high-quality handcrafted beverages and crave-worthy food in more than 800 coffeehouses worldwide. Since opening our first location in 1992, we've been committed to building personal connections in every experience. This desire drives our dedication to supporting our communities and crafting menu items with premium ingredients like specialty-grade coffee and real chocolate chips in our handcrafted beverages. Focused on smart growth, we operate and franchise coffeehouses across 11 countries, with the purpose of creating day-making experiences that spark a chain reaction of good.

Caribou Coffee is part of Panera Brands, alongside Panera Bread® and Einstein Bros.® Bagels. To learn more, visit cariboucoffee.com, follow Caribou Coffee on social media, or download the Caribou Coffee app to join Caribou Perks and start earning rewards.

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