Introduction
The holiday season is here and it’s time to indulge in some of the best holiday drinks and treats at chain restaurants. From festive lattes to seasonal shakes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for a cozy cup of hot cocoa or a sweet treat to share with friends, these 15 best holiday drinks and treats from chain restaurants are sure to satisfy your cravings. From Starbucks to Dairy Queen, these restaurants have something special to offer this holiday season. So grab a cup of cheer and get ready to enjoy the season!
15 Best Holiday Drinks and Treats at Chain Restaurants Now
The holidays are here, and that means it’s time to indulge in some of the best holiday drinks and treats at chain restaurants. From festive lattes to seasonal shakes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here are 15 of the best holiday drinks and treats you can find at chain restaurants now.
1. Starbucks Holiday Drinks
Starbucks is known for its delicious holiday drinks, and this year is no exception. Try the Peppermint Mocha, Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, Caramel Brulee Latte, or Chestnut Praline Latte for a festive treat. You can also get the classic Eggnog Latte or Gingerbread Latte.
2. Dunkin’ Donuts Holiday Donuts
Dunkin’ Donuts has some of the best holiday donuts around. Try the festive Snowflake Donut, the classic Gingerbread Donut, or the new Chocolate Peppermint Donut. You can also get the classic Eggnog Donut or the new Red Velvet Donut.
3. McDonald’s Holiday Shakes
McDonald’s is known for its delicious shakes, and this year they have some special holiday shakes. Try the Peppermint Mocha Shake, the Caramel Brulee Shake, or the Eggnog Shake. You can also get the classic Hot Chocolate Shake or the new Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Shake.
4. Burger King Holiday Whoppers
Burger King has some special holiday Whoppers that are sure to satisfy your cravings. Try the Peppermint Whopper, the Caramel Brulee Whopper, or the Eggnog Whopper. You can also get the classic Hot Chocolate Whopper or the new Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Whopper.
5. Wendy’s Holiday Frostys
Wendy’s is known for its delicious Frostys, and this year they have some special holiday Frostys. Try the Peppermint Frosty, the Caramel Brulee Frosty, or the Eggnog Frosty. You can also get the classic Hot Chocolate Frosty or the new Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Frosty.
6. Taco Bell Holiday Burritos
Taco Bell has some special holiday burritos that are sure to satisfy your cravings. Try the Peppermint Burrito, the Caramel Brulee Burrito, or the Eggnog Burrito. You can also get the classic Hot Chocolate Burrito or the new Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Burrito.
7. KFC Holiday Bowls
KFC has some special holiday bowls that are sure to satisfy your cravings. Try the Peppermint Bowl, the Caramel Brulee Bowl, or the Eggnog Bowl. You can also get the classic Hot Chocolate Bowl or the new Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Bowl.
8. Arby’s Holiday Sandwiches
Arby’s has some special holiday sandwiches that are sure to satisfy your cravings. Try the Peppermint Sandwich, the Caramel Brulee Sandwich, or the Eggnog Sandwich. You can also get the classic Hot Chocolate Sandwich or the new Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Sandwich.
9. Sonic Holiday Slushes
Sonic has some special holiday slushes that are sure to satisfy your cravings. Try the Peppermint Slush, the Caramel Brulee Slush, or the Eggnog Slush. You can also get the classic Hot Chocolate Slush or the new Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Slush.
10. Dairy Queen Holiday Blizzards
Dairy Queen has some special holiday Blizzards that are sure to satisfy your cravings. Try the Peppermint Blizzard, the Caramel Brulee Blizzard, or the Eggnog Blizzard. You can also get the classic Hot Chocolate Blizzard or the new Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Blizzard.
11. Chick-fil-A Holiday Milkshakes
Chick-fil-A has some special holiday milkshakes that are sure to satisfy your cravings. Try the Peppermint Milkshake, the Caramel Brulee Milkshake, or the Eggnog Milkshake. You can also get the classic Hot Chocolate Milkshake or the new Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Milkshake.
12. Jack in the Box Holiday Tacos
Jack in the Box has some special holiday tacos that are sure to satisfy your cravings. Try the Peppermint Taco, the Caramel Brulee Taco, or the Eggnog Taco. You can also get the classic Hot Chocolate Taco or the new Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Taco.
13. White Castle Holiday Sliders
White Castle has some special holiday sliders that are sure to satisfy your cravings. Try the Peppermint Slider, the Caramel Brulee Slider, or the Eggnog Slider. You can also get the classic Hot Chocolate Slider or the new Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Slider.
14. Pizza Hut Holiday Pizzas
Pizza Hut has some special holiday pizzas that are sure to satisfy your cravings. Try the Peppermint Pizza, the Caramel Brulee Pizza, or the Eggnog Pizza. You can also get the classic Hot Chocolate Pizza or the new Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Pizza.
15. Domino’s Holiday Stuffed Cheesy Breads
Domino’s has some special holiday stuffed cheesy breads that are sure to satisfy your cravings. Try the Peppermint Stuffed Cheesy Bread, the Caramel Brulee Stuffed Cheesy Bread, or the Eggnog Stuffed Cheesy Bread. You can also get the classic Hot Chocolate Stuffed Cheesy Bread or the new Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Stuffed Cheesy Bread.
This time of year, chain restaurants look a little bit different. Suddenly entryways are decked with garlands and ribbon, lights tinkle everywhere, and on it goes. Things also sound a bit different, with bells a-jingling and Mariah Carey pouring out of speakers all across the nation. And finally, of course, during the holiday season there are some unique and wonderful holiday menu items to be enjoyed.
These holiday items run the gamut from tasty sweet treats to full-on hearty holiday dishes. We have rounded up 11 of the best restaurant chain holiday items to be found this season—just make sure you hurry out for your taste, because like the winter holidays, these dishes, drinks, and treats will be gone before you know it.
Warm and cozy and, of course, gingery, too, this is a perfect Yuletide breakfast. The apples and red currants only add to the holiday taste and look, while the powdered sugar adds the sweetness you crave this season. If you instead want to drink in some holiday spirit, try the Gingersnap Hot Chocolate or the Gingersnap Milkshake.
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Head to Dunkin’ for a unique taste of the season with its Cookie Butter Cold Brew, Cookie Butter Donut, and Pancake Wake-Up Wrap. Or get a taste of year’s past with the classic Peppermint Mocha Signature Latte and Toasted White Chocolate Signature Latte.
This year’s lineup includes the fan-favorite Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte, Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, and Irish Cream Cold Brew. And returning for its second holiday season, the Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte. Starbucks’ new holiday morning treat is the Chocolate Pistachio Swirl.
This adorable cake has big puppy-dog eyes, an adorable red frosting scarf, and an ice cream cone hat. Plus, you can customize him with your favorite flavor of ice cream.
A delightful balance of sweetness with a subtle peppermint flavor, this seasonal frozen treat from Wendy’s uses the chain’s beloved Vanilla Frosty as its base. It’s not overly minty at all, and it’s well worth trying before the season ends and it’s removed, likely for the better part of a year.
Charming in looks and tasty on the tongue, this cookie is a great after-lunch dessert or a welcome little gift. It’s a sugar cookie lavishly decorated with icing, though it is one best enjoyed only a few times this season, given the 430 calories.
Tamales, while enjoyed year-round by many, are seen as a traditional holiday food by many Mexicans and people with Mexican heritage. Del Taco honors that heritage annually with its seasonal tamales, which authentic corn husk filled with shredded pork, salsa, and stone ground corn masa and steamed to perfection.
This “festive peppermint flavored milkshake,” as Chick-fil-A calls its holiday treat, is hand-blended with ice cream peppermint bark chips and it’s topped with whipped cream and a cherry.
Rich and sweet and gooey, just like a good holiday sweet should be, this colorful pie is back on the menu at McD’s for a limited time. It’s filled with a creamy vanilla custard, the crust is flaky and buttery, and it’s actually only 260 calories, so go ahead and enjoy. Plus, add McDonald’s Peppermint Mocha on the side, which just made it to select locations for the season.
Krispy Kreme takes the holidays pretty seriously, it turns out. The chain has released five seasonal donuts, and they are the Holiday Sugar Cookie Doughnut, the Gingerbread Cookie Crumb, the Red Velvet Cake Doughnut, the Santa Belly, and the Chocolate Iced with Holiday Sprinkles doughnut.
Not only is this seasonal soft serve flavor from 16 Handles rich in chocolate and peppermint flavor, but it’s also made using Oatly oat milk, so even people who avoid dairy can tuck into this treat.
Pizza Hut is once again offering its seasonal Triple Treat Box. There are three price options, and the more you pay, the more toppings you get, but the base offering comes with two medium one-topping pizzas, breadsticks, and Cinnabon Mini Rolls. (Yes, we know that’s four items—we didn’t name or design the box, we’re just reporting on it for you.)
Alongside holiday drinks the chain has offered in the past, like the Berry Merry Colada, this year Applebee’s is offering the Tipsy Reindeer, which is: “A refreshing holiday punch featuring Smirnoff Vodka, Ocean Spray Cranberry, passion fruit and premium lemon sour, topped with a Santa gummy.” So a fancy Cape Cod, basically.
During the holiday season, Cracker Barrel offers entire family-sized feasts that can be simply heated and enjoyed. You can choose from things like the Holiday Ham Heat N’ Serve Feast or the Prime Rib Heat N’ Serve Family Dinner, and there are pies aplenty to add in.
Chili is offering this adorable cocktail that sports a straw with Santa’s mustache. It is a blend of tequila, Cointreau, Monin Blackberry, strawberry puree, and fresh sour mix.