Time to savor new flavors and elevate your refreshment game with these new menu additions!
Exciting things are happening in the kitchen of your favorite restaurants! Jamba, for one, is releasing a whole new lineup of drinks—its first major release after over five years. Potbelly is also making a bold move by launching two new permanent menu items! Craving now? Well, we’re just getting started because Circle K and Pret A Manger also have game-changing drinks and irresistible deals for us. If you’re ready to discover something new, let’s dig in!
Circle K
The next time you stop by Circle K, you better get the new drink that promises to get you fueled and on-the-go: Sparkling Watermelon Ice! This drink is one of the newest varieties of CELSIUS Essentials, available exclusively at more than 6,000 Circle K locations nationwide. But that’s not the best part yet…because America’s Thirst Stop is celebrating the launch by giving away over 47,000 cans of Sparkling Watermelon Ice!
So, how can you score this new drink for free? It’s simple if you have the Circle K app! Just take a short quiz on the app to claim the coupon for a free Sparkling Watermelon Ice (16 oz. can). The new drink combines the flavor of ripe watermelons with icy blast that CELSIUS claims will “send shiver down your spine.” The brand also shared that the beverage packs a candy-like sweetness, so expect to get a treat and energy boost in one drink!
While on the Circle K app (or should you visit any location), don’t miss out on other beverages offered by the convenience store. It boasts a wide array of refreshments that’s perfect for any occasion, proving that they didn’t get the moniker America’s Thirst Stop for nothing.
Jamba
Jamba fans, rejoice! The brand is back with a new major menu launch, and they’re shaking up the beverage industry. Jamba excitedly unveiled its new line of Over Ice beverages, available in two delectable varieties: Refresher and Fusion. This new lineup features beverages that combine a blend of fruit juices, topped with fresh fruits or fruit puree. So if you’re in for a fruity adventure, let’s take a look at the complete lineup:
- Over Ice Refresher – These beverages feature lemonade and fruit juices, topped with a fresh fruit or fruit puree.
- Peachberry Blast – Expect flavor explosion from lemonade, strawberry, and hints of peach, topped with housemade agave and strawberry blended puree.
- Blue Lava – Housemade strawberry puree gets an upgrade with a blend of blue spirulina and lemonade. The drink is topped with fresh strawberries.
- Dragonberry Blitz – This refreshing bliss features real mixed berry juice with housemade dragon fruit puree, topped with blueberries.
- Over Ice Fusion – These beverages artfully layer flavors of lemonade, fruit juices, and fruit puree.
- Lemonberry Twist – Expect a refreshing twist from real strawberry and lemonade, layered with housemade strawberry puree.
- Electric Ice – Get electrified by this drink made with lemonade and housemade dragon fruit puree, combined with a col0r-changing blend of blue spirulina.
- Mangomorphosis – All the delicious tropical flavors in one sip! This drink features passion fruit, mango, and lemonade, layered with housemade dragon fruit puree.
All these new over ice beverages are available nationwide. And since these are permanent menu items, you can grab one anytime, anywhere, and any day of the year. That’s a lot of time to try everything from Jamba’s new drink lineup!
Potbelly
Potbelly is also making a bold move by adding two new permanent items on the menu. Say hello to Chili Mac and Banana Pudding Shake! The introduction of these new items proves just how Potbelly is committed to maintaining its cozy neighborhood vibe. Also, it’s rare to see the restaurant adding permanent menu items, so go ahead and give these new treats a try:
- Chili Mac – Remember Potbelly’s iconic Chili? Take that and combine it with the chain’s signature Mac & Cheese, and you get the new Chili Mac! This new menu item features beef chili with bell peppers, kidney beans, and onions, topped with the oh-so-creamy three-cheese mac. You can enjoy this in a bowl-sized portion, perfect as a side for your sandwich or salad, or as a standalone meal. Price starts at $6.
- Banana Pudding Shake – Add a nostalgic twist to your meal by getting this new dreamy shake made with sweet banana flavors and creamy vanilla. It also features a premium hand-dipped ice cream and is finished with the signature shortbread cookie on the straw. This new shake joins classic flavors in the lineup like Chocolate, Vanilla, and Strawberry, alongside the Specialty Shake lineup that features OREO and Cold Brew flavors. The Banana Pudding Shake is priced around $5.59.
In addition, Potbelly stirs up more excitement among fans after sharing that it is expanding the “We’re bringing MORE to the table” campaign, hinting at more menu additions this 2025. Stay tuned by following along our posts on the latest fast food news!
Pret A Manger
Pret A Manger, a delicious choice for freshly made food and organic coffee, has newly launched matcha menu items. The thing is, there’s no better time for you to try them than now because of this Valentine’s Day offer: BOGO 50% off on the matcha menu items! This is also your chance to share a matcha moment with your boo without breaking the bank. Score this deal today only, at all New York locations and participating US Pret locations!
Before you make that matcha run, though, it’s nice to know your options. Pret’s new matcha menu items include Oat Matcha Latte, available hot or iced. If you like your matcha infused with fruit flavors, you can give either the Matcha Lemonade or Pink Guava Iced Matcha Latte a try. To make your matcha moment truly memorable, you can also customize your drink by adding real fruit compotes like dragon fruit mango or blueberry.
For guests who won’t be able to make it to any Pret location this Valentine’s Day, don’t worry. The chain will be hosting Matcha Power Hours daily, from 4 P.M. to 6 P.M., offering matcha drinks for just $4!
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From The Club
This roundup screams refreshing bliss! Everywhere, from Jamba and Potbelly to convenience stores and sandwich shops, new beverages are popping up. And how can I complain if these new drinks are not just refreshing but also packed with flavors and better-for-you ingredients? I already made a mental note to grab Jamba‘s Blue Lava and the new Sparkling Watermelon Ice from Circle K. Which ones are you excited to get?