News: Del Taco - New $4 Fresca Bowls

Del Taco introduces new $4 Fresca Bowls, their nod to burrito bowls, available in three varieties for when you want a burrito, but could do without the flour tortilla.

Each bowl comes with a bed of fresca lime rice and seasoned black beans, but then offers a bit of variety depending on which option you choose:

News: Einstein Bros. - 2014 Pumpkin Menu

The annual late summer/fall pumpkin parade continues... over at Einstein Bros. (and Noah's Bagels), they're kicking off the "2014 Pumpkin Bagel Bash," with the return of the eponymous baked good as well as other pumpkin-themed items.

Here's what you'll find in Einstein Bros. 2014 Pumpkin Bagel Bash:

Review: Chick-fil-A - New Iced Coffee

Chick-fil-A's new Iced Coffee features cold-brewed coffee made from specialty grade Arabica coffee beans with 2% milk and cane syrup over ice.

It cost me $2.55 for a 20-oz medium cup. It's also available with vanilla flavoring if that's your thing.

News: Baskin-Robbins - September 2014 Flavor of the Month

Baskin-Robbins goes with Pumpkin Cheesecake for their 2014 September Flavor of the Month. The flavor features pumpkin and cheesecake-flavored ice cream interspersed with gingersnap cookie pieces and a cinnamon cream cheese ribbon.

News: The Coffee Bean - 2014 Fall Menu

The Coffee Bean's 2014 fall menu features a trio of new beverages as well as the ubiquitous Pumpkin Latte and Ice Blended.

The three new drinks are the Butter Pecan Latte, Butter Pecan Ice Blended, and Pumpkin Chai Ice Blended.

Review: Little Caesars - Soft Pretzel Crust Pizza

Little Caesars' new Soft Pretzel Crust Pizza features a buttery, soft pretzel crust topped with creamy cheddar cheese sauce, a blend of mozzarella and Muenster cheese plus a four-cheese blend of Asiago, Fontina, Parmesan, and white cheddar cheeses.

I got one with pepperoni on top for $6.

News: 7-Eleven - 50 Cent Coffee Through September 14

7-Eleven is celebrating 50 years of brewing up coffee-to-go by offering small-size cups of coffee for a discounted 50 cents at participating locations through Sunday, September 14, 2014 (I remember when a cup of coffee from 7-Eleven was regularly less than that, but that was awhile ago and before everyone starting switching to the more expensive Arabica coffee beans).

News: Dairy Queen - September 2014 Blizzard of the Month

Dairy Queen's Blizzard of the Month for September 2014 is surprisingly not pumpkin pie (although it might be next month or the month after). Instead, it's the new Apple Pie Blizzard, which features cinnamon apple, cinnamon pie pieces, blended with vanilla soft serve, and topped with whipped topping and a dusting of cinnamon (it almost sounds like a Cinnamon Blizzard).

News: Pizza Hut - $7 Large Cheese Pizza on September 4th and 5th

Pizza Hut is offering an online deal for a $7 Large Cheese Pizza that's only good Thursday, September 4, 2014, and Friday, September 5, 2014. 

Review: Pizza Hut - Waffle Fries

Pizza Hut's Waffle Fries feature battered and deep-fried waffle/criss cut potatoes.

It was $3 for an order.

News: Starbucks - 2014 Fall Menu

Starbucks' 2014 Fall Menu is, as always, anchored by the returning and ever-popular Pumpkin Spice Latte, which is joined the Salted Caramel Mocha and Teavana Oprah Chai Latte.

News: Dunkin' Donuts - 2014 Pumpkin Menu Includes New Pumpkin Creme Brulee Coffee

September launches pumpkin season at Dunkin' Donuts, starting with new Pumpkin Creme Brulee Coffee and Lattes and ending with a bevy of pumpkin-flavored drinks and baked goods.

Here's Dunkin's 2014 Pumpkin line up: