Is it just me, or does the world instantly feel brighter when pumpkin season arrives? From pumpkin lattes to pumpkin treats—even pumpkin dish soap—fall fans can’t get enough. And yes, I fully support pumpkin dish soap.
While many wait all year for Starbucks’ iconic PSL, others hold out for a very different seasonal favorite. For them, the real treat comes from McDonald’s—and it’s finally back.
Starting August 29, McDonald’s Pumpkin & Crème Pie returns to menus nationwide. This beloved dessert features two layers—spiced pumpkin pie filling and creamy vanilla—baked together inside a sugar-dusted, buttery crust. It’s flaky, sweet, and impossible to resist.
Fans on social media didn’t hold back their excitement. “How do I explain this is the reason why I breathe?” one Instagram user wrote. Another declared, “This is my favorite pie from McDonald’s. I wait for fall just to get it.”
Some fans went even further, swearing loyalty to the dessert above all else. “It’s so good that it’s the only thing I’ll eat at McDonald’s for the rest of my life,” one person said.
The Pumpkin & Crème Pie will be available at participating McDonald’s locations, though exact availability depends on the region. To avoid disappointment, customers are encouraged to check their local restaurant, the McDonald’s app, or the website.
To round out the fall menu, McDonald’s is also bringing back its McCafé Pumpkin Spice Latte. The cozy drink is made with espresso blended with pumpkin and cinnamon flavors—a perfect match for the pie.
And if you simply can’t wait until McDonald’s launches its fall lineup, Dunkin’ already has its pumpkin menu live, offering a head start on the season’s flavors.