# Bakery-Flavored Coffees These Community Coffee Dessert-Inspired Coffee Flavors Come in Two Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-05-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessertinspired-coffee-flavors References: [refreshmentmag](https://www.refreshmentmag.com/news/community-coffee-expands-permanent-line-with-two-dessert-inspired-coffee-flavours) & [communitycoffee](https://www.communitycoffee.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop1p1h2KT1Nxw6f496C4XUhgrrvvHnC51SNip0aTctzNTmAaeUr)  These new Community Coffee dessert-inspired coffee flavors have been added to the brand's permanent product portfolio as a series of flavored coffees that draw inspiration from some [bakery classics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-rock-coffee-bar-drinks). The coffees come in two medium roast flavors including Cinnamon Roll and Chocolate Lava Cake, which are both free from added sugar and sweeteners to give them a permissible nutritional profile. The [Cinnamon Roll-flavored coffee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-delight-cinnabon-iced-coffee) features notes of spiced cinnamon and icing in every sip, while the Chocolate Lava Cake variety has semisweet and dark chocolate tasting notes. The ground coffees are each made with a blend of South and Central American coffee beans, and are also allergen-free. Chief Commercial Officer Kristi Crump commented on the Community Coffee dessert-inspired coffee flavors saying, "Chocolate Lava Cake and Cinnamon Roll are completely new to our lineup and are a direct result of customer feedback. They wanted the warmth and indulgence of their favourite bakery treats in every cup, so we created these 'from scratch' flavors to deliver that cozy feeling to their morning ritual." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 77% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dessert-inspired Beverages:** Blending bakery profiles with brewed coffee creates novel sensory experiences that blur the line between snacks and beverages. - **Sugar-free Indulgence:** Rising preference for indulgent taste without added sugars exposes demand for formulations that preserve richness while meeting cleaner nutritional claims. - **Customer-driven Flavor Development:** Real-time incorporation of consumer feedback into product roadmaps supports hyper-relevant flavor rollouts that accelerate acceptance and loyalty. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Coffee Retail:** Retail chains offering dessert-flavored coffees can generate premium price points and increased visit frequency through emotionally resonant product experiences. - **Packaged Food and Beverage:** Packaged beverage manufacturers stand to benefit from scalable, shelf-stable bakery-flavored SKUs that appeal to at-home indulgence trends. - **Flavor and Fragrance Development:** Flavor houses and aroma chemists can create clean-label, allergen-free flavor systems that authentically reproduce complex bakery notes for multiple applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fried Cookie-Flavored Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bones-coffee-company-summer-2026-flavor-collection.md) - [Italian Cafe-Inspired Coffee Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lavazza-kcup.md) - [Autumn-Inspired Specialty Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-flavors.md) - [Nostalgic Summer Coffee Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-francisco.md) - [Globally Inspired Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globally-inspired-pastries.md) - [Ice Cream-Inspired Frozen Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-creaminspired-frozen-coffees.md) - [Toasted Marshmallow-Flavored Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallowflavored-coffee.md) - [Coffee Cake Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-swirl-coffee-cake-mix.md) - [Cereal-Inspired Coffee Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cerealously-cinnamon-coffee.md)