'Tis the season for peppermint mocha lattes. Here's where to get one in Springfield

'Tis the season for discounted Halloween candy, wilted jack-o'-lantern faces and of course, peppermint mochas.

The winter holiday season is still a few weeks away, but coffee shops and restaurants are already rolling out their seasonal menus for those who like to get in the festive spirit early.

Starbucks

Only two days after Halloween, Starbucks released its seasonal holiday menu with the return of the reusable red cups. If you're unfamiliar, each winter, Starbucks gives each customer who orders a holiday beverage a free 16-ounce limited edition reusable cup, while supplies last. The cups tend to sell out fast and resell on sites like eBay and Mercari for anywhere between $5-100, for a full season's set.

This year's beverage menu features Starbucks' seasonal favorites, with the Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte and Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte all returning.

New this year is the Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai, a traditional chai latte made with gingerbread syrup and oat milk. The latte is available hot and iced.

Holiday pastries include the Cranberry Bliss Bar, Gingerbread Loaf, Peppermint Brownie Cake Pop, Snowman Cookie and Sugar Plum Cheese Danish.

If you prefer enjoying coffee at home, but still want to experience a bit of Starbucks' festivity, grocery stores are carrying various holiday products, including the Holiday Blend, Peppermint Mocha and Gingerbread-Flavored Coffees. Cinnamon Dolce, Caramel and White Chocolate creamers are also available.

Dunkin' Donuts

Dunkin' Donuts also unveiled its holiday menu, along with another type of sweet treat, only days after the spooky season wrapped up.

Starting Nov. 1 through the month of December, Dunkin' Rewards members may receive a free classic donut with the purchase of any drink each Wednesday. Dunkin' Rewards membership is free. Accounts can be made on the Dunkin' Donuts website or mobile app.

As for seasonal drinks, Dunkin' Donuts is offering a Toasted White Chocolate Iced Signature Latte, Peppermint Mocha Signature Latte, Cookie Butter Cold Brew and Spiced Cookie Iced Coffee.

A Triple Chocolate Muffin, Loaded Hash Browns (nine hash browns drizzled with jalapeno cheese and topped with bacon) and holiday-glazed donuts are also available.

Scooter's Coffee

Scooter's Coffee is also jumping on the peppermint bandwagon, with a peppermint mocha latte, available hot, iced or blended. The drive-thru coffee chain is also offering its Praline Caramelicious, a blend of espresso, pecan and caramel flavors and Sugar Cookie Latte.

New to the Scooter's menu are Tomato & Feta and Bacon & Gouda Omelet Egg Bites. Each order comes with two.

First Watch

First Watch locations have rolled out their holiday seasonal menus, which include a Sunny Seoul Hash (shaved pork potatoes, red bell peppers, kimchi, cheese, eggs, scallions, sesame seeds and gochujang aioli), Steak and Bacon Breakfast Burrito, Cinnamon Chip Pancake Breakfast, Gingerbread Spice Donuts, Million Dollar Bacon and Citrus Hibiscus Punch.

IHOP

IHOP is also serving up a holiday breakfast menu, featuring Gingersnap Apple French Toast. Fluffy French toast is layered with spiced cinnamon apples, gingersnap cookie crumbles, red currants and powdered sugar.

If you're interested in supporting more local this winter season, plenty of Springfield business are offering their own seasonal goodies.

Big Momma's

Starting after Thanksgiving, Big Momma's will offer its Snowball Latte (white chocolate and caramel syrup), Peppermint Mocha Latte and Fireside Latte (honey, vanilla and cinnamon).

Kingdom Coffee

Kingdom Coffee began serving up its O Holy Nog on Friday. The seasonal drink is made with cold brew and house-made eggnog. More seasonal drinks will be announced throughout the holiday season.

Green House Coffee & Affogato Bar

Green House will be serving up a peppermint mocha latte and peppermint matcha latte this holiday season. A more extensive menu will be released by the downtown coffee shop soon.

Travellers House Coffee & Tea

Located in the Boomer Town Studios complex, Travellers House Coffee & Tea will offer a peppermint mocha latte, white peppermint mocha late and minty mocha latte starting the week after Thanksgiving. A more comprehensive menu for the holidays will also be shared at that time.

European Cafe

European Cafe is gearing up for the Thanksgiving season. The bakery's Thanksgiving pre-order menu is now available online. The menu features kolaches, croissants, cardamom buns, challah bread, sweet potato pound cake, apple pie, tarts and macrons. New this year is the addition of a cinnamon crumble challah bread.

A winter seasonal menu will be announced in the coming weeks. A pumpkin spice latte, dirty pumpkin chai latte (pumpkin spice chai latte with espresso) and spiced honey butter latte are still on the cafe's menu.

Greta Cross is the trending topics reporter for the Springfield News-Leader. Follow her on X and Instagram @gretacrossphoto. Story idea? Email her at gcross@gannett.com.

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