Taste Test: Taco Bell - New Biscuit Tacos

As you might have heard, Taco Bell is testing new Biscuit Tacos as a potential menu item for their breakfast menu. During a visit to Taco Bell headquarters, I got to try both the Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit Taco as well as the Crispy Chicken Biscuit Taco.

The Sausage, Egg, and Cheese is the more familiar of the two, as it's a common fast food breakfast combination that Taco Bell already offers in the Waffle Taco as well as in a burrito.

News: Taco Bell Testing New Biscuit Taco

Taco Bell is testing a new Biscuit Taco as a possible addition to their recently introduced breakfast menu. They're also testing two new versions of the AM Crunchwrap: one with country gravy and another with guacamole (more on that in a different post).

News: Haagen-Dazs - New Gelato Bars

In a bit of an odd fall launch, Haagen-Dazs debuts new Gelato bars. The follow-up to the gelato line introduced in March of 2013 featured bars of chocolate-covered gelato for on-the-go eating.

Haagen-Dazs Gelato bars come in three flavors. They are:

Frozen Friday: Dairy Queen - Apple Pie Blizzard

Dairy Queen's Apple Pie Blizzard features cinnamon apple pieces, cinnamon pie pieces, blended with vanilla soft serve, and topped with whipped topping and a dusting of cinnamon.

It was $3.39 for a mini-sized cup (due to the mall premium).

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:

Review: Arby's - Cinnamon Apple Crisp

Arby's new Cinnamon Apple Crisp features baked spiced cinnamon apples and cake, topped with granola, caramel, whipped cream, and dusted with cinnamon.

I bought one for $2.39.

News: Papa John's - Free Large, 3-Topping Pizza with Order of $15 or More

Papa John's is offering a deal where you can get a free large, 3-topping pizza on a future order when you place an order totaling $15 or more.

To take advantage of the offer, you have to place an order online totaling $15 or more and enter the promo code "PLAYMAKER" on or before Sunday, September 14, 2014.

News: Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp Returns for 2014

Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp returns this month, but only for a limited time.

The popular deal allows customers to eat as much as they like of six different preparations of shrimp, plus a choice of salad and unlimited Cheddar Bay Biscuits. You can choose to eat just one flavor of shrimp or mix-and-match as you like.

News: Subway - September 2014 Featured $5 Footlong

After a summer hiatus, the Featured $5 Footlong returns to Subway for September 2014. This month's Featured $5 Footlong is the Italian B.M.T, which features a trio of Genoa salami, pepperoni, and Black Forest ham plus the standard choice of bread, cheese, and condiments.