National Coffee Day 2026: Best autumn coffee flavors

COFFEE & TEACoffee & TeaAdd TopicNational Coffee Day 2026: Best autumn coffee flavorsSean DonnellyUSA TODAYSept. 29, 2026, 5:10 p.m. ETHear this storyEvery caffeine lover’s favorite holiday is already upon us! You’ve probably already looked into Coffee Day-related deals, from coffee shop promotional offers to discounts on K-Cups or other single-serving home brewed deliciousness. With the leaves already beginning to change, we have something different in mind.

Here, we’ve listed some of your favorite seasonal coffee pods (and some of ours) to help you prepare. Fall means more than just pumpkin spice for coffee enthusiasts, although that is featured here as well.

We’ve balanced price and customer review scores to recommend some of the best cold-weather coffee flavors.

It’s only fitting to lead off with a heavy hitter. Pumpkin spice is everywhere from September through the holidays, and this option comes cheap at only $0.54 per cup in a 32- or 60-pack.

If you’re looking for something classic that would pair nicely with your favorite donut, Starbucks’ seasonal option is a good choice. This medium-roast blend is lightly spiced and won’t be available for long.

If you have a bit of a sweet tooth, Green Mountain’s maple pecan offering comes in 24- and 96-packs at just $0.58 per cup. This offering is on the lighter end of medium roasts, so take it easy on the creamer if you’re after a more robust flavor.

Few things are as closely associated with autumn as the creamy caramelized sugar flavor of butterscotch. Paired with a balanced, medium roast blend, this is a great way to start a crisp fall morning.

If you find yourself unable to choose, plenty of major coffee roasters offer multipacks and variety packs. This option from Victor Allen provides four distinct flavors: apple crumb donut, pecan pie, cinnamon bun and of course, pumpkin spice.

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