19 International Starbucks Menu Items We Need In The US

Fans of Starbucks are likely familiar with the coffee chain's assortment of food and beverages. Customizable, creative, and seasonal, the company regularly switches up its menu offerings to keep customers coming back for more. With the addition of Starbucks' Secret Menu, there are plenty of hacks to keep tastebuds tantalized and fans intrigued.

However, what Starbucks aficionados may be less familiar with is the chain's international selection. Starbucks stores are located in more than 80 countries, and the company works hard to offer items that are more appealing to different countries, regularly taking inspiration from the cuisines, cultures, and geographic locations. While an around-the-world trip may not be in the cards (or the budget) for most of us to taste-test all of Starbucks' offerings, there are many items in particular we would love to see make their way over to the U.S. so we could get a taste of their deliciousness.

You'd be forgiven for assuming that a drink inspired by the classic Italian dessert tiramisu would find a home in the Italian Starbucks locations. How's this for a curveball, then? The Iced Tiramisu Cream Latte (also available in a hot version) is actually found in the U.K. and Australia, instead.

The decadent-sounding drink features a vanilla mascarpone sauce mixed with espresso, milk, and ice, and layered with a mocha drizzle. This dessert in a cup is finished with a dose of vanilla mascarpone-flavored cream cold foam and a dusting of mocha powder. Starbucks is no stranger to taking inspiration from desserts, and this tiramisu offering is the latest in the coffee chain's lineup. The limited edition beverage was just released to Starbucks locations in April 2025, and American consumers are hoping it's only a matter of time before they can snag a taste.

Unlike the tiramisu-themed drinks that are only available in the U.K. and Australia (for now), the Sicilian Cannoli is a Starbucks creation that's all Italian. The Sicilian pastry is comprised of a fried pastry shell that's tubular in shape and stuffed with a sweet, creamy mixture that's made with ricotta cheese. The result is a not too sweet dessert that plays with texture as well as flavor.

In the Starbucks version, a sugar-dusted crispy cannoli shell houses the creamy ricotta mixture that's also studded with pistachios. It's nutty, sweet, tangy, and decadent — and something we definitely need in the U.S. Picture ordering a scorching hot tiny cup of espresso, picking up a Sicilian Cannoli, and sitting at one of the patio tables at your favorite Starbucks. That's certainly cheaper than the cost of international airfare, isn't it?

If you're missing the Java Chip Frappuccino, which was recently removed from Starbucks menus this past March, you might want to take a trip Down Under to try the caffeine-free Cookies & Cream Frappuccino, instead. Available in Australia, Spain, and Brazil, this Frapp is clearly just a cookies & cream milkshake with a bit of a bougie attitude. It's a beloved ice cream flavor, after all. Mocha sauce, Frappuccino chips, milk, and ice are blended together before getting topped with a swirl of whipped cream, a drizzle of mocha sauce, and more cookie crumbles.

Is it dessert in a cup? Yes. Will it send you into sugar overload? Most definitely. But none of that will dissuade us from wanting to slurp up this beverage if it ever makes its way into our eager hands.

Savory pastries can sometimes scratch that itch when we don't want something sweet on top of an already sugar-laden coffee drink. Too much sugar can blow out our palate and leave us with that dreaded sugar hangover. Enter the Laugentwister — or "large twister" — available at German and Austrian Starbucks locations. This twisted pastry is a salty, golden, tubular creation that's filled with cream cheese and topped with even more grated cheese for a crispy, crackly finish. Sort of like a cheesy pretzel, it's even served warm.

The Laugentwister could provide us with a savory, cheesy bite that still has all the indulgence of a buttery, flaky pastry without the added sugar. If you're pairing it with one of the coffee chain's more decadent drinks, it could be just the right bite to keep things balanced.

Talk about refreshing. Frappuccinos certainly open themselves up to the most creativity and customization. After all, they're not hemmed in by the limits of containing caffeine like tea and espresso drinks. The handcrafted nature of the beverage means that there are plenty of ways to dress up, hack, and create your own brilliant flavor. Frapps can be smoothie-adjacent, milkshake-like, a coffee substitute, or their own beautiful thing. The Mango Passionfruit Frappuccino falls closest to the former.

Found in China, Japan, and Thailand, this Frappuccino blends mango and passionfruit juices with tea and ice for a sweet, tart, and slushy-like treat we're dying to get our hands on. Mango isn't even a totally unheard-of drink in the American Starbucks realm: The Mango Dragonfruit Refresher is a popular, fuchsia-hued pick-me-up that's been available for years. We think the addition of a Mango Passionfruit Frappuccino would be just as successful, if not more so.

If you've never had halloumi before, you're missing out. The semi-firm cheese is squeaky, salty, and perfect for grilling or adding to skewers. It also makes an appearance on Starbucks' Middle Eastern menus, specifically in the Halloumi and Avocado Muffin.

In this vegetarian-friendly offering, the chain's popular avocado spread is smeared on the bottom of a soft bran muffin. But this isn't the kind of bran muffin you're thinking of, with a domed top and sweet bite. This muffin is more closely related to a whole wheat English muffin. Then, the avocado spread is topped with a tomato relish, fresh spinach, and halloumi cheese for a savory, satisfying breakfast or lunch dish. While the classic Bacon, Gouda, and Egg Sandwich will always have a place in our hearts, we can't deny that we're intrigued by the flavors that the Halloumi and Avocado Muffin would bring to the (breakfast) table.

Decadence in a cup is the name of the game here, with the Belgium Chocolate Latte which is, ironically, not available at Starbucks Belgium locations. Instead, this bev can be picked up at Starbucks spots in Thailand, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the Philippines.

The drink — available both hot and iced — features rich Belgian chocolate blended with espresso that's then topped with chocolate cream and chocolate shavings. It's basically a mocha, but turned way up for the chocoholics among us. Starbucks is certainly no stranger to indulgence when it comes to drinks, but this one seems so over the top that we'd have to try it to see if it lives up to the vision we've created in our heads. Then, once we've crashed out from the inevitable sugar and caffeine fallout, maybe we'll snack on something savory to level things out.

Donuts are a quintessentially American treat (we all have our faves in the Dunkin' versus Krispy Kreme rivalry), yet, Starbucks locations across the U.S. don't have donuts as part of the coffee chain's breakfast menus. It seems, when we're in the mood for a sweet ring of fried dough, we'll hit up one of the afore-mentioned chains, instead.

Rather than visiting an American Starbucks location to satisfy our donut craving, we'll have to take a long plane ride over to Japan to test the donut offerings. A plant-based Sugar Donut and a filled Strawberry Donut are also on Starbucks Japan menus, but the one we're most intrigued by is the Earl Grey Milk Cream Donut. This fluffy donut ring is filled with a milk cream and glazed with Earl Grey tea icing, with visible tea leaf specks. Light, slightly floral, and earthy, it's a dessert we could enjoy with our morning cup of coffee.

We love Starbucks' line of Refreshers: icy drinks made with fruit that are thirst-quenching, totally photogenic, and perfect for warmer months. While we like the Strawberry Açaí flavor as much as the next person, what we're really hankering to try is Starbucks India's Kiwi Calamansi Refresher.

Calamansi — a round green citrus fruit with orange flesh that tastes like a cross between a tangerine, lime, and passionfruit — is the base of this drink that's mixed with chunks of freeze-dried kiwi fruit and green coffee extract for a Shrek-hued pick-me-up. The drink — which was only added to the menu this year — is said to be citrusy, tangy, and tropical. To us, it sounds like the perfect summer drink to refresh ourselves under the hot sun. For those who miss the Kiwi Starfruit Refresher of a few years back, this one would probably scratch that tropical fruit beverage itch.

This Starbucks treat may be known as "Lazy Cake," but that's just because it doesn't require any baking to be delicious. Lazy Cake is similar in construction to icebox cakes, which use layers of cookies and pudding or Cool Whip to create a "cake," before being put in the fridge or freezer to meld together for a few hours before being served. Looking for another no-bake dessert? Check out this recipe for cherry delight.

Lazy Cake is a bakery item that's only available at Middle Eastern Starbucks locations. This wedge-shaped sweet is made up of layers of crushed biscuits, Nutella, and chocolate. It's then refrigerated in order to allow the ingredients to set. When it's then sliced into the pyramid-shape seen here, it's finished by getting dunked in chocolate for an extra dose of cocoa-infused sweetness. We think the textures and novelty of this deceptively easy treat earns it a spot on our must-try list.

Combine your love of boba and Starbucks with the Strawberry Mochi Cream Frappuccino, which can be found at locations in Japan, Australia, and the Philippines. Starbucks has brought boba to North America before: Just last summer, the coffee chain introduced a line of boba drinks with its Summer Berry Refreshers. With that in mind, we think the Strawberry Mochi Cream Frappuccino would be a hit here, too.

The Barbie-hued drink blends strawberry mochi powder with real strawberry pieces, Frappuccino syrup, milk, and ice before pouring it atop a layer of whipped cream and mochi pearls in sweet syrup. Then, it's finished with another blast of whipped cream and a dusting of more pale pink strawberry mochi powder. The result is beautiful, sweet, and creamy, with the added textural intrigue of the mochi pearls. Plus, it's a delicious choice for those who prefer their Starbucks drinks sans caffeine.

Leave it to the French — the home of patisseries — to have Starbucks locations with high-end, decadent pastries, like the Pistachio Pyramid. While the coffee chain offered plenty of pistachio-flavored drinks internationally this past spring (and even cranked things up a notch with the viral Dubai Chocolate Drink) it seems that only France and the Netherlands are home to this particular treat.

The triangular-shaped pastry features layers of laminated dough encasing a rich pistachio cream. Then, it's finished with a pistachio-flavored chocolatey coating and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios for added texture. The result is a flaky, buttery, crunchy, and nutty flavor bomb that's sure to leave you licking up the crumbs from your napkin, paper bag, or plate. We could certainly see ourselves pairing this pastry with one of the chain's pistachio-flavored drinks if we were ever lucky enough to get our hands on it.

Set sail to sunny skies with this Frappuccino flavor, available at Starbucks Mexico locations. Inspired by the beloved island drink piña colada, the Piñacoco Yogurt Frappuccino is alcohol-free as well as caffeine-free, making it an ideal treat for kids or for anyone watching their caffeine or alcohol intake.

In this frosty island beverage, yogurt is blended with a pineapple-coconut sauce and ice for a sweet, creamy, and juicy treat that's perfect for the summer season. We could see ourselves sipping this Frappuccino poolside, on a patio, in a park, or by the beach. We also wouldn't be adverse to slipping a little rum in it, too. With its slushy texture and fruity flavor, it's shocking that this drink hasn't yet made it stateside. We think the yogurt might give people pause, so if it was swapped with a coconut cream, it might be more palatable to American Starbucks enthusiasts.

Shortbread has Scottish roots, so perhaps it shouldn't be a surprise that the buttery cookie made with minimal ingredients has found a home on British Starbucks menus. Also known as a millionaire's shortbread, this kind-of cookie is made with a shortbread base that's topped with a layer of fudge caramel, a layer of milk chocolate, and finished with a white chocolate drizzle. It was originally produced in Scotland in the 1950s, although the origin of shortbread itself dates much further back, to around the 12th century, before being popularized by Mary, Queen of Scots.

The Starbucks version of the portable treat seems simultaneously crumbly, buttery, fudgy, and delicious. Sort of like a brownie with some more textural intrigue. This bakery delight might be a bit too sweet for a morning wake-up, but we can definitely see how we'd enjoy it to combat the afternoon slump.

Have you ever taken a look at a beach and thought, "Hey, I want to drink that"? Well, at Starbucks Japan, you can. Meet the Sunshine Pineapple Frappuccino, an aptly-named beverage with colorful, stratified layers that was first released in August of last year.

At the bottom of the cup you'll find an azure-colored sea salt jelly base. The salinity is meant to offset the juicy tropical notes of the next layer, an icy pineapple that makes up the lion's share of this drink. The yellow hue of this layer is meant to represent sandy beaches. Finally, to finish the beverage, it's topped with a mound of whipped cream, symbolizing the puffy clouds in the sky. It's sea, sand, and sky all in a single sip. We think the combined salt with the tropical, tart pineapple and sweet whipped cream would create a beverage that's beautifully balanced — and one we definitely want to try when the temperatures begin to climb.

Cornbread is a pretty famous staple in the South, but you're not likely to find cornbread popping up on any American Starbucks menus. Instead, you'll have to travel a little further and cross the border into Mexico to get a taste of the chain's Pan de Elote (translated as, simply, cornbread).

The circular treat is a golden brown with that caramelized, crunchy top that you have to break through to get to the fluffy, corny interior. We suggest trying it warmed with a pat of butter (and maybe a drizzle of honey) for the ultimate experience. Not too sweet and just a tiny bit dry, if this bakery item made it to the United States, we'd probably pair it with something bright and citrusy or herbaceous from the coffee giant. We think Starbucks' Iced Black Tea Lemonade or Blackberry Sage Refresher would be the perfect choices.

How is this not a thing in the United States? We love cold brew and we love ice cream, and soda floats aren't exactly an unknown concept to anyone who's visited a fast food restaurant in the country in the past 80 or so years.

Alas, we'll have to take a trip to South Korea or Thailand to indulge in Starbucks' Cold Brew Float. It is, quite simply, a glass of the brand's beloved cold brew coffee topped with a scoop of ice cream, like a chilled version of Italy's popular affogato, which combines poured espresso over vanilla ice cream for a sweet, caffeine-laden dessert. While we love root beer floats as much as the next person, we think we could really benefit from having a coffee version at our fingertips. Fortunately, this Starbucks beverage wouldn't be too tough to create at home.

For a dessert that's light, fluffy, and just sweet enough, we're looking at taking a trip to Starbucks Egypt locations for the layered delicacy known as the Honey Cake. While there are many types of honey – and we don't know which variety this baked good uses — we'd still scarf it down in a hot minute.

Light honey cake spiced with sugar is layered between a fluffy honey cream and sliced into a square so you can get a good look at all those gorgeous layers. The aesthetic treat looks like it would absolutely melt in the mouth and pair with any of the chain's coffee drinks. Iced coffee? Hot coffee? Cold brew? We'd try them all with a slice of this Honey Cake. In the name of science, of course.

While none of these items are currently available in the United States (despite us desperately wishing they were), this last beverage is perhaps the most exclusive of all. The Black Sesame Cream Frappuccino from Starbucks is only available in South Korea, and even there, it's only sold on the island of Jeju, giving it some serious clout.

The caffeine-free blended drink is an icy concoction made with fragrant black sesame and topped with chewy black sesame rice cake crumbles, whipped cream, and a black soboro topping, which is a sweet bread popular in Korea. This drink would be creamy, nutty, and not too sweet. Plus, it's gothic look makes it one we'd basically be required to add to our Instagram grid. While we doubt the Black Sesame Cream Frappuccino would be a huge hit over here, we do think it's unique flavor, texture, and appearance at least warrant a limited release.