# Tasty Inclusive Affogato Menus Starbucks Experiments with the Ultimate Coffee and Ice Cream Combo By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-10-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-combo References: [spot.ph](https://www.spot.ph/eatdrink/the-latest-eat-drink/75383/starbucks-affogato-a00198-20181009) & [starbucks.ph](http://www.starbucks.ph/) The coffee and ice cream combo has always been a popular choice for consumers who enjoy the mix of sweet and bitter flavors. [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-and-strawberry-beverages) explores this iconic fusion through an inclusive Affogato menu in select location across Manila, the Philippines. Of course, the base offering is the original creamy drink that brings together vanilla ice cream and two shots of Starbucks' signature espresso. The rest of the menu further dives into the rich and satisfying tastes of the ice cream combo. Consumers who favor the sweetness can indulge in the [House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-coffee-ice-cream) Affogato which is topped with demerara syrup and cinnamon. Starbucks Manila also offers more drink-based ice cream-inspired treats like the Cold Brew Float — the business' signature cold brew and a scoop of vanilla, the [Nitro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-nitro-lab) Cold Brew Float, as well as the Cold Brew Malt which is a blended ice cream combo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Inclusive Affogato Menus:** Exploring inclusive options for Affogato menus can create a competitive edge in the coffee and ice cream industry. - **Ice Cream-inspired Treats:** Creating drink-based ice cream-inspired treats can increase customer loyalty and attract new customers to the coffee and ice cream industry. - **Cold Brew Options:** Incorporating cold brew options into ice cream and Affogato menus can differentiate and expand the coffee industry offerings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Coffee and Ice Cream:** Innovating coffee and ice cream offerings can attract a wider range of customers and create new market opportunities. - **Food and Beverage Retail:** Creating unique in-store experiences through innovative menu offerings can differentiate food and beverage retail stores from competitors. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Adding Affogato menus and ice cream-inspired treats to tourism and hospitality businesses can enhance the customer experience and draw in more customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Instant-Coffee Dessert Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nescaf-affogato-kit.md) - [Espresso Pour-Over Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affogato-smoothie.md) - [Coffee-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-inspired-ice-cream.md) - [Decadent Coffee-Dessert Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-and-strawberry-beverages.md) - [Layered Cool Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strato-frappuccino.md) - [Bespoke QSR Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-drinks-1.md) - [Creamy Chocolate Cold Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-cream-cold-brew.md) - [Tropical Coffee Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-rum-float.md) - [Ice Cream-Inspired Frozen Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-creaminspired-frozen-coffees.md)