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San Francisco-based speciality coffee roaster Philz Coffee has launched its 2026 holiday menu across its retail estate, debuting two new seasonal liquid formulations alongside its first holiday peppermint drink and a savoury hot sandwich platform.
Rolling out from 27 October 2026 for a limited operating window while supplies last, the festive menu introduces Peppermint Bark and Dulce de Leche coffee builds alongside returning seasonal bestsellers, including the Gratitude Blend, Gratitude Spiced Cold Brew, and the Ghirardelli-infused Winter Bliss. The commercial rollout is supported by localised fresh bakery programmes, branded retail merchandise, and ongoing corporate social responsibility (CSR) donations to Latin American farming communities via Food 4 Farmers.
The seasonal strategy aligns with broader quick-service coffee trends, with operators rolling out early fourth-quarter menu updates that pair indulgent hot and cold drinks with savoury midday options to increase basket size.
"The holiday season offers an opportunity to enjoy traditions and little moments of joy that make the season feel special," said Andy Mai, Chief Brand Officer of Philz Coffee. "With new drinks, returning favourites, and treats to share, we hope to bring a little extra cheer to our customers' holiday rituals. Through our decades-long partnership with Food 4 Farmers, we're also proud to extend that spirit of giving to the coffee-farming communities behind every cup."
Seasonal Beverages
The holiday beverage menu integrates sweet seasonal flavours across made-to-order brewed coffee and cold brew matrices, roasted at the company's central facility in Oakland, California:
đ« Peppermint Bark: Blends brewed coffee with white chocolate and peppermint flavour notes, crowned with crushed peppermint confectionery pieces, marking the operator's first dedicated holiday peppermint drink.
đŻ Dulce de Leche: Pairs cold-brewed coffee with rich dulce de leche sauce, warming holiday spices, and a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping.
âïž Winter Bliss: Returning for a sixth year, the seasonal best-seller combines spiced Gratitude cold brew with creamy Ghirardelli mocha and festive spices.
â Gratitude Spiced Cold Brew: Cold brew steeped overnight with whole warming spices, including nutmeg and cinnamon.
đ° Gratitude Blend: A medium-roast seasonal whole-bean and drip coffee blend featuring flavour notes of toasted walnut, caramel, and dried citrus.
In line with Philz's operational model, all beverages are prepared made-to-order with customisable sweetness and milk choices at no additional surcharge.
Savoury Food and Bakery
To strengthen lunchtime and breakfast check averages, Philz is rolling out a savoury hot meal option across all corporate units:
đ„Ș Focaccia Club: A toasted artisan focaccia roll filled with turkey, ham, bacon, Swiss cheese, and sun-dried tomato pesto, delivering 13 grams of protein per portion.
To protect freshness and eliminate long-distance frozen transport, Philz Coffee utilises regional bakery partners across its geographic operating territories to supply localised pastry selections daily:
Northern California: Dulce de Leche Kouign Amann, Mexican Hot Chocolate Croissant, and Chocolate Peppermint Cookie.
Southern California: Red Velvet Marble Loaf, Flourless Chocolate Peppermint Cookie, and Chocolate Coffee Croissant.
Chicago: Cranberry Almond White Chocolate Scone and Double Chocolate Muffin.
Branded Holiday Retail
Continuing a multi-decade corporate initiative, Philz Coffee will donate a percentage of proceeds from sales of all Gratitude Blend beverages and packaged retail beans to non-profit organisation Food 4 Farmers. The capital aids food security initiatives and sustainable livelihoods for coffee-farming families and smallholders across Latin American sourcing origins.
Complementing the food and drink lineup, Philz has released a seasonal retail merchandise collection to capture fourth-quarter gifting trade:
Apparel and Headwear: 100% cotton Matcha-cha-cha t-shirts, branded Stitched Crewnecks, and woven Waffle Knit Beanies.
Hard Goods: Microwave-safe 15-ounce ceramic "Wake Up" coffee mugs merchandised for at-home brewing.
The 2026 holiday menu and merchandise assortment are available across participating Philz Coffee stores throughout California and Chicago, as well as via its digital ordering application and direct-to-consumer online webstore.
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