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We checked 7 coffee shops in Macon to find the cheapest pumpkin spice latte. Here’s what we found

How much does a Pumpkin Spice Latte cost at different coffee shops in Macon?
How much does a Pumpkin Spice Latte cost at different coffee shops in Macon? Starbucks online

Fall has officially begun and what better way to celebrate than getting a delicious pumpkin spice latte?

Pumpkin is the flavor of the season and while some may have strong opinions for or against it, especially in a coffee, we’re here to set the record straight. On the price of a pumpkin spice latte, at least.

How much does a Pumpkin Spice Latte cost at different coffee shops in Macon?
How much does a Pumpkin Spice Latte cost at different coffee shops in Macon? Starbucks online

According to a study by Money.com, the price of a pumpkin spice latte (PSL) has risen 94% since 2005. To put it in perspective, the average cost of a PSL in 2005 was around $3.35. So, what about now?

We rounded up seven coffee shops in Macon where you can get a pumpkin spice latte and compared the prices of each. Here’s what we found:

Who has the best deal on a pumpkin spice latte in Macon?

We decided to do a price comparison of a medium (around 16 oz) hot pumpkin spice latte (before tax) and here are the results:

Starbucks

Address: 121 Tom Hill Sr Blvd, Macon, GA 31210 or 4640 Forsyth Rd, Macon, GA 31210

Price of PSL: $6.25

Cathedral Coffee

Outside view of Cathedral Coffee in Macon
Outside view of Cathedral Coffee in Macon

Address: 5915 Zebulon Rd, Macon, GA 31210

Price of PSL: $5.10

Village Coffee

I just tried Village Coffee for the first time and here’s what I thought.
I just tried Village Coffee for the first time and here’s what I thought. Prachi Patel on Google Reviews

Address: 2391 Ingleside Ave, Macon, GA 31204

Price of PSL: $5.50

Taste and See

Taste & See Coffee Shop, located in downtown Macon, boasts a fireplace room, quiet little nooks with comfortable seating, wide open spaces, a meeting room, and outdoor seating in the alley with an outdoor fire pit.
Taste & See Coffee Shop, located in downtown Macon, boasts a fireplace room, quiet little nooks with comfortable seating, wide open spaces, a meeting room, and outdoor seating in the alley with an outdoor fire pit. Courtesy Taste & See Coffee Shop

Address: 546 Poplar St, Macon, GA 31201

Price of PSL: $6.00

Z Beans

Address: 1635 Montpelier Ave, Macon, GA 31201

Price of PSL: $5.50

Red Owl Coffee Company

Red Owl Coffee Company at 5586 Thomaston Road, Macon, plans to open its doors Sept. 9, 2023.
Red Owl Coffee Company at 5586 Thomaston Road, Macon, plans to open its doors Sept. 9, 2023. Jason Vorhees The Telegraph

Address: 5586 Thomaston Rd, Macon, GA 31220

Price of PSL: $5.69

Dunkin

Address: 1425 Bass Rd, Macon, GA 31210 or 4450 Forsyth Rd, Macon, GA 31210

Price of PSL: $4.99

What other items should I price check in the area? Let me know in the comments or email me at cmadden@mcclatchy.com

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Chelsea Madden
The Telegraph
Chelsea is a service journalism reporter who began working for McClatchy in 2022. She was born and raised in Middle Georgia and lives in Forsyth. She attended Wesleyan College for undergrad and a few years after that, went to SCAD for an MFA in writing. Outside of work, Chelsea likes to watch Netflix, read books in the thriller genre and chase her toddler around.
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