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Meet Dunkalatte: Dunkin’s Newest Coffee Delight Starring Kristen Wiig

Andrea Hawkins 6 min read
Dunkin's Dunkalatte
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This fall season, get ready for a new coffee-milk mashup from Dunkin’. It’s so good even Kristen Wiig is amazed!

Latte is one of the most loved beverages nationwide and we know why. It offers the perfect balance of espresso and milk. It’s creamy and strong, but an overall gentle drink for a caffeine boost. It’s also considered a versatile drink, offering many ways for customization. In fact, the world of latte drinkers just got bigger with Dunkin’s newest latte drink. To promote it to wider audience, the brand partnered with actress and comedian Kristen Wiig, revealing the fun side of this new ultra-smooth drink.

Dunkin’ just launched its newest beverage called the Dunkalatte, which features rich espresso combined with coffee milk. The coffee milk takes inspiration from the official beverage of Rhode Island and is made with whole milk and coffee extracts. The result? A drink with a texture of melty milkshake but tastes like a latte. In Dunkin’s new ad campaign, Kristen Wiig also showed how irresistible the Dunkalatte is.

In the witty ad, Kristen pitched herself as the Dunkalatte’s official spokesperson. She also portrayed other funny characters including the “Drink Engineer” and the “Chief Beverage Officer.” Each character captures why the Dunkalatte is crave-worthy. The ad also features “the source” of the latte’s secret ingredient, the Coffee Milk Cow, leaving the viewers entertained. According to Dunkin’s Chief Marketing Officer, Jill McVicar Nelson, they wanted to make the new drink as “Dunkin” as possible, which meant fun and approachable. Having Kristen Wiig as a partner is perfect to keep the vision intact.

According to Dunkin’, the Dunkalatte is part of the brand’s fall menu. It was rumored that the beverage lineup for the season will also include the Almond Spice and Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte. It seems that the latter already has a worthy rival with the comeback of McDonald’s Pumpkin Spice Latte last August.

Dunkalatte Merch
Exclusive Dunkalatte merch featuring the hoodie, beanie, and Coffee Milk Cow plush toy

To celebrate Dunkalatte’s launch, Dunkin’ also released a merch collection inspired by the captivating hue of Dunkalatte. The collection is available for a limited time only. Fans can visit the ShopDunkin.com and check out the following items:

  • Dunkalatte Beanie – $24
  • Dunkalatte Hoodie – $48
  • Dunkalatte Matching Sweatpants – $48
  • Coffee Milk Cow (Plush Toy) – $22

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Dunkin’s Seasonal Offerings Are Here

Dunkin’ is so busy making waves online; they’re not just a talking point because of their latest drink. In the last couple of days and weeks, fans expressed excitement for the exclusive menu items released by the brand just in time for various local events. The fall season has arrived at Dunkin’ and it joined the race for releasing pumpkin everything. Of course, they didn’t forget about the Halloween. The brand is also inviting the kids and kids-at-heart to unwrap their latest spooky-but-sweet treats.

Dunkins Pumpkin Muffin
Dunkin’s Pumpkin Muffin

Dunkin’s Fall Menu for 2024

Besides the recently mentioned fall-inspired drinks, Dunkin’ is also set to release pastry goods that capture autumnal flavors. Pumpkin Muffin, Maple Sugar Seasoned Bacon, and Apple Cider Donut are just some of the comforting treats waiting for you at Dunkin’ this season. The Pumpkin Muffin also made an appearance in last year’s Pumpkin Bakery lineup, which says something about the flavor profile that this treat could offer.

As for the drinks, the Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte is also coming back from 2023 fall season. It’s loved by many for its blend of vanilla, sweet pumpkin, cinnamon sugar, and other fall spices. The classic combination of espresso and milk makes it even better!

Dunkin’s Halloween Specials for 2024

Starting October 16, 2024, you can enjoy new Halloween-inspired treats from Dunkin‘! The brand has announced its spooktacular drink, the Potion Macchiato available hot or iced. It features a combination of espresso ube swirl and marshmallow, creating an eye-catching purple drink. You can pair this with the Halloween Sprinkle Takeover or the Spider Donut.

Also coming soon is Dunkin’s Halloween-themed bucket. Munchkin lovers, don’t miss this offer! The bucket can have up to 50 Halloween-inspired munchkins. However, it is still for confirmation if you have to buy 50 of these munchkins to get the spooky-designed bucket or if it already comes with a variety of munchkins.

Don’t miss the latest updates and food news about Dunkin’s treats in our future articles.

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Other Latte Options to Check Out This Fall

The latte revolution continues as we step into the fall season. It’s easy to see why. Sipping on a latte drink adds to that cozy autumn vibe! Aside from the Dunkalatte, here are other latte drinks that you might want to try for a fall flavor fix.

Scooter's Coffee Maple-Flavored Items
Scooter’s Coffee’s Maple-Flavored Items
  • Pumpkin Chai Cream Iced Latte: This drink offers a new take at a classic item found in The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s fall menu. It’s basically the Pumpkin Chai Latte finished with a creamy cap. Enjoy the milky goodness plus the perfect combo of espresso and pumpkin! This drink was launched alongside another new latte option, the Salted Maple Hot Latte.
  • Maple Bourbon Latte: This one’s alcohol-free but has the signature flavors of bourbon combined with spiced maple. The unique drink can be found at Scooter’s Coffee locations, and it features the rich espresso adored by fans. If you’re looking for something to go with this drink, we recommend the savory and sweet Maple Waffle Sandwich for the complete fall flavor experience.

From The Club

Dunkin’ is back at it again with new coffee inventions. I must say that the Dunkalatte is craveable with its overall look and the use of coffee milk. I can’t wait to experience its melty milkshake texture! Overall, the Dunkalatte has a fun vibe and Kristen Wiig really is the perfect face for this new drink. I watched the ad and loved the wittiness of it all. The Coffee Milk Cow is also too cute to ignore. I guess I’m going to pair that latte with the plush toy!