Whole Foods Market
Price: (5/5) – Known for being an expensive grocery store, this coffee was surprisingly the cheapest on this list. At $4.75 for a small, it offers the best value considering the taste.
Presentation: (3.5/5) – While it is essentially just coffee in a cup, the gorgeous soft brown gradient and generous amount of cinnamon sugar on top adds a delightful touch. The uniquely shaped lid also sets it apart from the other options. Although whipped cream would enhance the presentation, the cinnamon provides a decent alternative.
Taste/Texture: (4/5) – The taste and texture are smooth, making it the best coffee at first sip. It beautifully captures the essence of fall with perfect sweetness. However, as the generous amount of cinnamon mixed into the drink, the texture became a little grainy and shifted the flavor to more of a cinnamon coffee rather than a PSL. However, it still remains a great choice.
Pumpkin Vibe: (1.5/5) – Little to no distinct pumpkin flavor was present in the drink. The taste was dominated by cinnamon, which wasn’t unpleasant, but the lack of pumpkin makes it difficult to score higher in this category.