In April, 2026, Starbucks introduced its beta Starbucks app in ChatGPT, which suggests drink orders based on text or image inputs. On April 15, 2026, the beta app launched to help customers find new drinks "in a way that feels natural, personal, and fun." Starbucks joins companies like OpenTable, Instacart, and Spotify in integrating its app into ChatGPT. Users can write text or share images to receive drink suggestions; the chatbot generates a list of six recommended drinks with photos and an "add to cart" button. After adding a choice, users select the nearest café location and follow a link to the Starbucks website to complete payment. The coffee giant launched this feature nearly two years into its Back to Starbucks campaign, which aims to restore coffeehouse culture.