Frank Rondel
Starbucks Black Cat Frappuccino is joining the chain’s U.S. Halloween menu on October 22, 2026. The limited-edition drink tastes like chocolate cake and comes topped with whipped cream and chocolate cat ears, as noted by the customreceipt.com. Starbucks confirmed the launch in its official announcement, while Delish reported strong early interest from fans online.
What is in the Starbucks Black Cat Frappuccino?
The seasonal drink is a chocolate cake-flavored Crème Frappuccino. It gets a Halloween finish from whipped cream and pieces of chocolate shaped like cat ears.
Unlike a regular coffee-focused Frappuccino, the new drink is built around a dessert profile. Its appearance is unmistakably designed for Halloween.
Starbucks says the drink will be available at select U.S. coffeehouses for a limited time.
| New Starbucks item | Details | Launch date |
|---|---|---|
| Black Cat Frappuccino | Chocolate cake-flavored Crème Frappuccino | October 22 |
| Venti Black Night Cookie | Black cocoa, caramel fudge, white chocolate | October 22 |
| Halloween merchandise | Cat cups, mugs and Bearista charm | September 15 |
The October release therefore combines a new drink with a matching dessert. Availability may vary by coffeehouse.
Starbucks also launches the Venti Black Night Cookie
The Venti Black Night Cookie arrives on the same day. Starbucks describes it as a large cookie intended for sharing.
It combines black cocoa with caramel fudge pieces and chunks of caramelized white chocolate. The dark cookie visually matches the Black Cat Frappuccino.
The Halloween food launch includes:
- Black Cat Frappuccino;
- Venti Black Night Cookie;
- limited availability at participating U.S. coffeehouses.
Both treats arrive on October 22. That places the launch just 9 days before Halloween.
Halloween Starbucks cups and merch arrive earlier
Customers will not need to wait until October for the first seasonal release. Starbucks Halloween merchandise 2026 reaches select coffeehouses on September 15, while supplies last.
The collection includes a pumpkin-shaped black cat mug and a 14-ounce cauldron mug. Starbucks is also releasing a glow-in-the-dark black cat cold cup.
Another item is the Black Cat Bearista Plush Bag Charm, featuring the familiar Bearista dressed in a cat costume.
The merchandise arrives alongside Starbucks’ broader fall releases. Some stores could sell through individual products quickly because the collection is offered while supplies last.
When does the Black Cat Frappuccino come out?
The confirmed Black Cat Frappuccino release date is October 22, 2026, at select Starbucks locations across the United States.
Customers looking specifically for the drink or cookie should check local availability closer to launch. Starbucks has not described the October 22 release as an all-store rollout.