Fall lovers have officially gone too far with all this pumpkin nonsense.
There’s a new trend where people are taking actual mini pumpkins to Starbucks and asking baristas to fill them with their favorite drink. Because apparently, a pumpkin spice latte inside a real pumpkin is peak autumn. (Or peak social media engagement!)
The logic is simple: Starbucks lets you bring your own cup, so why not make it seasonal?
The execution, however, is… bumpy.
Videos online show mixed reactions. Some baristas are totally game… snapping photos, cheering on the chaos, fully embracing the pumpkin mug life. Others? Not so much. Those folks smirk, and politely hand over a regular cup as usual… and let customers do the pour themselves for the ‘gram.
A few Starbucks employees have warned that it slows down the line, and some mentioned food safety rules that say they’re technically not supposed to touch the pumpkins, or any sort of outside food.
Starbucks hasn’t issued any official policy, but if you want to try it, it’s best to ask nicely and be ready for a “no.”
At worst, you’ll walk away with your drink in a normal cup. At best, you’ll get that perfect “fall girlie” moment that screams, I spent $7 and carved produce for this post.
Just don’t expect the pumpkin to add much flavor. It’s purely for vibes. But hey, if you’re already standing in line in a flannel and boots, you might as well commit.
