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As the season changes, now is the perfect time to revamp your coffee shop's menu with the popular Dunkin's spring menu inspiration. From vibrant new cold brew flavors to festive cocktail additions, a spring refresh is just what your customers need after a long winter. Take notes from industry leaders as they roll out bright fruit blends, flower-inspired lattes, and sunshine-filled treats. Then, put your creative twist on springtime sips and bites to draw in new and returning customers. With a dash of inspiration and a dose of menu engineering, your coffee shop can be spring-ready in no time.

Learn From Dunkin's Spring Menu Engineering

To refresh your spring menu, take inspiration from Dunkin's seasonal selections. Their menu features energizing and spice-inspired items signaling the warmer months. For example, Dunkin' recently launched their Churro Classic Donut, Banana Chocolate Chip Bread, and Cinnamon Vanilla Coffee.

Coffee and Espresso Drinks

Add spring-themed coffee drinks with flavors like cinnamon, vanilla, and spices. A Cinnamon Vanilla Iced Coffee or Turmeric Latte is perfect for the season. You could also create a special spring coffee flight featuring 3-to 4 mini coffees in different flavors.

Food Items

Dunkin's Churro Classic Donut and Banana Chocolate Chip Bread are ideal examples. A lemon or orange poppyseed muffin, strawberry cheese danish or matcha green tea croissant would also be fitting. Focus on citrus, berry, matcha, or tropical flavors and pastries.

Smoothies

Introduce refreshing smoothies in mango, berry, green tea, or tropical flavors. A Mango Berry Blast, Matcha Green Smoothie, or Pineapple Paradise would delight customers. You can even rim the glasses with coconut flakes or crushed nuts for extra flair.

Cocktails (If Applicable)

For evening menus, craft spring cocktails with gin, rum, tequila, and vodka along with citrus, berry, and mint elements. A Strawberry Mojito, Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz, or Mango Margarita are bright, botanical options.

By taking inspiration from Dunkin's or Starbucks' menu choices and using seasonal, vibrant ingredients, you can revitalize your coffee shop's spring menu. Focusing on new coffee drinks, citrus and tropical food items, refreshing smoothies and handcrafted cocktails will give customers an energizing taste of the spring season.

Brighten Up Your Coffee Shop With Vibrant Spring Drinks

With spring in full swing, now is the perfect time to freshen up your menu with colorful, floral-inspired beverages. Take inspiration from Dunkin's spring lineup and add a Lavender Honey Iced Latte. This light, refreshing drink features the delicate floral notes of lavender balanced with the subtle sweetness of honey. Customers will delight in its soothing yet vibrant flavor.

Refreshing Floral Flavors

Floral lattes, such as lavender, are a must-try for the spring season and can add vibrancy to any coffee shop's menu. In addition to lavender, consider elderflower, rose, or hibiscus flavors. These blossoming aromas evoke the spirit of spring and will attract customers looking to try something new. Keep the flavoring light so the coffee still shines through. A little goes a long way!

Vibrant Colors to Match

To complement your spring menu, customize your mobile app to reflect the season. Change accent colors to pastel pinks, blues, and yellows. Use images of flowers, greenery, and natural light. A refreshed color palette and updated imagery will catch customers' eyes as they open your app and put them in the mood to try one of your new springtime drinks.

Spring-Themed Add-Ons

Take your spring menu launch one step further by offering themed add-ons and treats. Consider lemon poppy seed muffins, raspberry scones, or lavender macarons. You might also add lavender honey syrup as an optional add-in for customers to customize their drinks. Small touches like these, especially when photographed and featured in your app, will make your spring menu feel special and help bring more customers through your doors.

This spring, transform your coffee shop into a floral oasis and watch as customers flock to try your vibrant new drinks and treats.

Refresh Your Restaurant's Menu With New Spring Cocktails

Restaurants should consider revamping their cocktail menu to match the bright, refreshing flavors of spring. Adding innovative cocktails made with seasonal produce and botanicals is a great way to attract customers ready to celebrate the warmer weather.

Bring the Outdoors In

Add a touch of spring to your cocktail menu by using seasonal fruits like strawberries, raspberries, and citrus. For instance, try a Strawberry Basil Smash by mixing muddled strawberries and basil with gin or vodka, adding a hint of balsamic vinegar. Another option is a Raspberry Mojito, where fresh raspberries elevate the classic rum cocktail. For a floral twist, consider using citrus blossoms or orange peel in gin- or tequila-based drinks.

Light, Bright, and Bubbly Options

For a lighter option, create a cocktail with sparkling wine or prosecco and fruit liqueurs like Aperol or St-Germain. The French 75, made with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and champagne is a classic choice. Or try a lavender spritz, mixing lavender simple syrup, gin or vodka, and prosecco. For non-alcoholic options, craft a berry or citrus spritzer with sparkling water, fruit juice, and fresh herbs.

Botanical Infusions

Subtle herbal flavors are perfect for spring. Create infusions by steeping fresh herbs, citrus peels, or floral botanicals in a neutral spirit. Use the infusions in cocktails or offer them on their own with tonic or ginger beer. Some options include lemon verbena gin, rosemary mezcal, or hibiscus rum. Display the infusion jars behind the bar to showcase your creativity.

By crafting a menu filled with fresh, bright cocktails made from seasonal produce, herbs, and botanicals, you’ll give customers a taste of spring they can’t resist. Freshening up your cocktail menu is a great way to bring regulars back to try the latest concoctions and attract new warm-weather patrons. Your spring cocktail menu will have customers raising their glasses to the new season.

Make Your Mobile App Spring-Ready With Customization

To revamp your menu for spring, start with updating your mobile app with Per Diem. Customers today expect a seamless mobile experience, and an app tailored to the season shows you’re keeping up with trends.

Choose a Color Palette

Select colors evoking the freshness of spring to update your app’s visual style. Pastel shades of pink, blue, yellow, and green are perfect for the season. You might use a light mint green as the primary color, with accents of daffodil yellow and sky blue. These cheerful hues will make your app blossom.

Update Menu Listings

Highlight new spring-inspired drinks, smoothies, and small plates on your app menu. Consider adding photos of each item to make them pop. You might feature a strawberry basil lemonade, a mango pineapple smoothie or mini quiches with asparagus and goat cheese. Promote these spring specials on your app home screen and in a “New for Spring” menu category.

Send Push Notifications

Use push notifications through your app to alert customers to your spring menu launch. You might offer an exclusive one-day discount code for app users to try the new items. Push notifications are also ideal for highlighting weekly spring specials, deals, and events at your shop. Timely, personalized messages keep your app engaged with customers during the season.

Additional Customization Options

Further, tailor your app’s spring makeover using:

• Custom floating button: Change your floating button to spring colors or add floral details.
• Custom background: Show a spring-themed graphic or single color in your app's background.
• In-app messages: Welcome users to the spring menu and highlight special offers.
• Loyalty program updates: Provide bonus points or rewards for trying new spring menu items.

With some creative customization using our Square Mobile app, you can give a fresh spring makeover that will delight customers and drive more orders online. A splash of color and seasonal details go a long way in creating an app experience as refreshing as springtime.

Making strategic menu changes, running special promotions, and optimizing your mobile app for the season are all ways to revitalize your coffee shop for spring. Following Dunkin’s lead, focus on lighter, fruitier menu items, energizing drinks, and small indulgences that capture the bright, refreshing spirit of the spring season.

Final Thoughts

You. Yes, you. It's time to take action. With spring's arrival, now is the moment to revitalize your coffee shop's menu. Draw inspiration from big chains like Dunkin and Starbucks and make this season one to remember. Engage customers with visually striking new menu boards and in-app updates. This is your time to shine. Don't just hope for renewed energy - create it. 

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