32 Pumpkin Spice Memes You’ll Totally Fall For

Lucie Turkel

Sat, October 31, 2026 at 4:45 PM UTC

5 min read

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Pumpkin spice and everything nice

'Tis the season! No, not that one. (We saw you reaching for the tinsel.) We're not even talking about fall . We're talking about the sweetest and creamiest season of all, which starts well before the first leaves start changing color: pumpkin spice season! And what better way to pass the time while waiting for your latte or muffin in the drive-thru line than by looking at a hilarious pumpkin spice meme or two?

Sure, fall memes and coffee memes will get you laughing, but pumpkin spice memes have a special place in our hearts. After all, we've been waiting for this season for months! And hey, we can laugh at ourselves with a good meme … even if we do take our PSLs very seriously.

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Child frowns indoors, expressing mild discontent. The image is captioned with a humorous thought about drinking a pumpkin spice latte in hot weather.

Say what?

We don't care if it's 90 degrees and sunny: If it's on the menu, we're ordering our pumpkin spice—and the biggest one possible .

Baby crying on white blanket, expressing distress; humorous text about Starbucks drive-thru running out of pumpkin pie spice above.

Freak-out time

Day = ruined. Guess we'll have to look at these funny work memes to cheer ourselves up.

Person raises arms triumphantly against city skyline, silhouetted by the setting sun. Text reads: "Me on Aug. 24:".

Returning champion

We've been training for this moment all year. It's officially time to drink a pumpkin spice latte … while looking at pumpkin spice memes, of course. Here are some other funny inspirational quotes to get you going on those dark fall mornings.

Cat squints intently outdoors; humorous caption about October and not ordering a pumpkin spice latte.

Seriously?

Do you hate everything that is sacred about fall, ma'am? If you want to take a walk on the darker side, these dark-humor memes will be right up your alley.

A sloth smiles while holding onto a tree, surrounded by lush greenery.

Pumpkin partners

It's good to know somebody else here has impeccable taste. If you're in the mood to give out compliments, these kindness memes will also do the trick!

Monkey sits on log, looking surprised with wide eyes and open mouth, surrounded by forest greenery. Text: "POV: You take your first sip of a pumpkin spice latte."

Feels like the first time

We wish we could relive our very first taste of fall—it's simply shocking how delicious it is. You'll probably wish you could send one of these thank-you memes to whomever created this incredible potion.

Dog expresses excitement, lying on its back with mouth open on gray carpet. Text above reads: "Me when my friend asks who wants to go grab a pumpkin spice latte:"

Yes, please!

Me me me me me! You know what else gets us excited? Friday—and these funny Friday memes !

Pumpkin-headed figures pose cheerfully, one in a yellow coat, another in a polka-dot cape, capturing a selfie in front of a green wall.

Peter, Peter, pumpkin eater

It's time for spooky season to commence! In addition to grabbing PSLs, here are some of our other favorite fall activities to add to your bucket list.

Person holds decorated pumpkin, wearing skeleton face paint, and displays festive mood; split image with humorous seasonal text about ordering pumpkin spice lattes.

Rejoice!

Spooky season lasts for months when you're either: a) an avid pumpkin spice lover; b) an avid Halloween memes lover; or c) all of the above.

Rock sits left, small orange pumpkins pile right; text reads "Most peopleâ€™s idea of gold" and "My idea of gold."

Orange is the new gold

If they help contribute to the creation of pumpkin spice lattes, they're golden in our eyes.

A pumpkin pie slice with whipped cream sits inside. A spiced latte topped with whipped cream sits near pumpkins outside. Text contrasts imagined and actual desires.

Pie time

Eating pumpkin pie is so old-school. Now, it's all about drinking it! (We will make an exception on Thanksgiving , though.)

Ostrich looks directly at the viewer, expression curious; blue sky background. Text above reads, "Someone is telling you that PSL donâ€™t count as real coffee."

Coffee snob

Um, hello … does it look like we care as we sip on our pumpkin spice perfection?

Chalkboard sign displays "Today's Specials: Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice" beside outdoor seating and plants.

Orange crush

Sometimes we feel like star-crossed lovers with our PSLs. If you meet a special someone who totally gets this, it's fate. Follow up your pumpkin spice meme with one of these flirty memes to seal the deal.

A pumpkin spice latte with whipped cream and cinnamon stick sits on a tray, surrounded by pumpkins and autumn leaves. Text humorously likens love to coffee.

LOML

Hey, they don't call them dreams for nothing. We'll take another few minutes of beauty sleep if it means dreaming about our pumpkin spice lattes, thank you very much.

Hand holds iced coffee in a car, visible parked cars and buildings outside. Text: "Now hereâ€™s one view Iâ€™ll never get sick of."

Taking in the scenery

Everything feels right when I'm gazing fondly at my second pumpkin spice latte of the day.

Silhouetted haunted house sits under a full moon. A witch flies on a broomstick. Text jokes about running out of pumpkin spice at Starbucks.

The horror!

We would much rather face a goblin or a ghoul than someone who's been cheated out of their pumpkin spice happiness. If this unlucky situation ever happens to you, read a few of these Halloween jokes to make yourself feel better.

Cat sits with grumpy expression indoors. Text above reads: "Someone tries to talk to you before you drink your morning pumpkin spice latte."

Don't even think about it

Does it look like I'm in the mood for small talk right now? Once I pump some cinnamon-nutmeg-clove deliciousness into my body, I will be. Maybe.

Squirrel stands alert, holding paws near face, surrounded by white flowers; the text reads, "You smell that unmistakable pumpkin spice scent in the air."

On the scent

Jaw = dropped. Excitement level = 100. It's time to follow that scent until we secure PSLs of our own.

A squirrel stands upright, stretching its arms upward in a forest by a calm pond. Text above reads: "Me the moment that first sip of pumpkin spice latte hits my veins:".

Morning glory

The world is truly your oyster when you have a PSL in hand. Sending this as a good-morning meme will also start someone's day in the best possible way.

Man smiling and throwing money excitedly indoors; text reads: "Me ready to spend a good chunk of my paycheck on pumpkin spice lattes."

Take all our money

All of a sudden, we look like Mr. Moneybags over here.

Raccoons in a car, one plays a guitar, another wears sunglasses. A third raccoon looks excited. Caption about buying pumpkin spice at Starbucks.

Like minds

If you're not this pumped about diving into PSL headfirst, we don't want to hear it.

Dog wearing glasses types on laptop, dressed in checkered shirt. Text above says, "When you need to run out and grab your pumpkin spice latte:"

A human's best friend

And here's the live footage of my dog taking over my Zoom call so I can enjoy my pumpkin spice in peace. Here are more dog memes for LOLs in every season.

Cat lies wide-eyed on a wooden table, looking surprised. Text above reads: "When the person ahead of you in line doesnâ€™t add an extra pump of pumpkin spice syrup:"

Incredible restraint

We simply do not have the willpower. In fact, could we make that a double shot, please?

Person sleeps contentedly holding a teddy bear on a beige couch, wearing colorful pajamas. Text: "How I sleep at night knowing I can get a pumpkin spice latte tomorrow."

Sweet dreams

We've never had sounder sleep than during pumpkin spice latte season.

A giraffe walks on a tightrope surrounded by clouds. Text: "The lengths I would go to in order to secure my pumpkin spice latte."

Challenge accepted

No journey is too strenuous if it means creamy deliciousness at the end of it.

Dog lies relaxed in a pink robe, wearing cucumbers on eyes, next to a plush toy on a spa-like towel.

Relaxation station

Everyone deserves to sit down and kick back after a long day of chasing that pumpkin spice high. Your dog, by the way, might want a Starbucks puppuccino off the secret menu. (Best owner ever!)

Person holds umbrella, smiles in rain, wearing yellow raincoat. Surrounded by trees with reddish leaves. Text: â€œItâ€™s pouring, but youâ€™ve already gotten your pumpkin spice latte for the day.â€

Singing in the rain

We're don't mind rainy days as long as there's some pumpkin spice in our system.

Man smiling, talking on phone, enthusiastic about pumpkin spice latte; indoors, wearing denim jacket. Text: "Me calling all my friends and family..."

Connecting calls

My Instagram is purely PR for the PSL. Speaking of Insta, these funny Instagram captions are sure to earn you lots of likes.

Two iced coffees topped with whipped cream sit on a wooden table beside pumpkins. Text reads: "When the doctor asks you what blood type you are:"

Pumpkin spice positive

At this point, we're made up of pumpkin pie spice and everything nice.

A woman looks surprised against a gray background. Text: "My friend: How much pumpkin is too much pumpkin? Me: ...the limit does not exist."

To infinity and beyond

The limit of how much we heart pumpkin spice—and the perfect pumpkin spice meme—simply doesn't exist. In fact, it's a forever thing.

Person expresses surprise, mouth slightly open, wide eyes. Text reads, "Me when someone tells me they donâ€™t like pumpkin spice:" with question marks around face.

Unbelievable

I must not have heard that right. Can you please repeat yourself?

Person lies on bed, hands on head, wearing glasses and a checkered shirt, surrounded by gray pillows. Text above reads: "Me waiting for it to be pumpkin spice season again:â€.

Is it time yet?

And believe us, we'll be looking at a pumpkin spice meme or two a day to keep the post–PSL season blues away. We suppose these funny Christmas memes will do … for now.