Starbucks removing 13 drinks from menu

Causes unsettling feelings among customers

Alexandra Thunborg, Staff Writer

February 28, 2025

Starbucks is removing 13 drinks from their menu, including the Caffè Vanilla Frappuccino. ajay_suresh, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Starting on March 4, Starbucks will be removing 13 drinks from their menu in order to simplify it.

According to a statement made by Starbucks, they will be removing less popular drinks in order to focus on perfecting a smaller menu.

They claim that the drinks they are removing are either not popular enough, too hard to make, or too similar to other menu items. They additionally state that the removal of drinks will reduce wait times, improve quality, and help to position them with their identity as a coffee company.

So which drinks are on the chopping block? The drinks being removed next month include:

Iced Matcha lemonade
Espresso Frappuccino
Caffè Vanilla Frappuccino
Java Chip Frappuccino
White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino
Chai Crème Frappuccino
Double Chocolaty Chip Crème Frappuccino
Chocolate Cookie Crumble Crème Frappuccino
White Chocolate Crème Frappuccino
Caramel Ribbon Crunch Crème Frappuccino
Royal English Breakfast Latte
Honey Almondmilk Flat White
White Hot Chocolate

That seems like a lot of drinks, right? While some of the items are relatively unheard of to the general public, some people think very popular items are being removed. Take, for example, the Caramel Ribbon Crunch Crème Frappuccino. Many think that this drink is one of the most popular and iconic drinks that Starbucks has to offer.

But it’s not.

The drink that they are most likely thinking of is the Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino. What’s the difference? The regular variant has coffee in it, and the crème variant does not. The regular version is staying on the menu, and the crème version can most likely be made if the customer asked for no coffee in their drink.

So it seems as if Starbucks is right. That drink is incredibly similar to another, and the crème version is simply not as popular. Most of the Frappuccino’s being eliminated have a non-crème variant, so the drinks are not going to disappear.

But some are still not happy with the change.

In reference to the Caffè Vanilla Frappuccino, Allison Wolling, a senior here at BPHS, says, “I’m sad and really upset. That was my favorite drink, and it was the only thing I liked at Starbucks, besides the chocolate cake pops.”

So while that drink may have alternates, it was still a favorite among the customers, and it will be missed.

If any of the drinks listed sound good, make sure to give them a try before March 4, arrives, and they (kind of) go away.

About the Contributor

Alexandra Thunborg, Staff Writer

Whenever you think of putting a bag on someone’s head, think of Alexandra Thunborg, as Nina, in this year’s Fall Play! Alexandra Thunborg is a senior and a new member of the Hawk Eye staff. When asked about why she joined, she explained, “My friend recommended it to me, and I’m interested in writing newspaper articles.” Alexandra’s favorite topic to write about for the newspaper is stories about the school and upcoming events the school has planned, whether it is about the German Club or Fall Play. Besides writing articles for Hawk Eye, Alexandra can be seen snapping photos of students for the yearbook around the school. Speaking of Fall Play, this is Alexandra’s first year performing in “The Day The Internet Died,” as Nina– a very hyper social media user who cannot handle not having access to Instagram! One fun fact about Alexandra is that she is pescatarian, which means the only meat she eats is fish! Alexandra is a big fan of Sabrina Carpenter, with her two favorite songs “Coincidence” and “Good Graces.” Alexandra enjoys these two songs because of the catchy lyrics and unique sound of Carpenter’s music genius. After high school, Alexandra plans to go to Mercyhurst University to study Criminal Justice. Before she does good in the world and at college, the Hawk Eye staff will happily welcome Alexandra Thunborg! Written by: Haley Uselman, Staff Writer