Pumpkin lovers, rejoice — it’s time to spice things up with fall-flavored food + drink. How many of these local menu items will you try this season?
For a caffeine fix
Black & Brew Coffee House and Bistro | Try the pumpkin pie latte with a house-made pumpkin sauce, or opt for an apple pie chai for a sweet sip.
Pressed Books & Coffee | The “Gilmore Girls"-themed fall menu includes the Luke and Lorelai pumpkin cold brew + the Jess and Rory caramel cookie butter latte.
Rogue Coffee | Pair a maple brown butter latte with a s’mores cookie overflowing with marshmallow.
Pour Bear Coffee | It’s Giving Fall — no, really. That’s the name of the butter pecan cold foam cold brew.
Foxtail Coffee | Order a Mapleberry latte, made with strawberry-rose syrup and maple spice.
Tea Largo | Fuel up with pumpkin pie matcha lattes — you can even add boba pearls.
Thirsty for more? Find pumpkin spice on menus at many of Lakeland’s coffee shops.
Autumn’s best bites
Parlor Doughnuts | Layered donuts get a seasonal spin thanks to flavors like pumpkin chai cheesecake and butter pecan praline.
Hakucho | Sink your teeth into the fall dinner menu, which includes pork fried rice, wagyu beef tartare, and a tomato and tofu small plate.
Kimmy’s Fudge | Find this booth at the farmers market to bring home a carton of homemade fudge that tastes just like biting into a pumpkin pie.
Mayday Ice Cream | Grab a scoop of The Great Pumpkin ice cream, made with a pumpkin cheesecake base. Pro tip: It’s also gluten-free.
Meraki Bakehouse | This vendor is back at the farmers market again this season, and the weekly rotating menu includes treats like pumpkin spice chocolate chip bread pudding and brown butter pumpkin-filled croissants.
Keep an eye out for autumn spirits at Lugo’s rum bar.
Photo by @lugoscraftdistillery
Raise a glass
Lugo’s Craft Distillery | Visit the lounge for pumpkin spice coquito and take home a bottle to enjoy.
Swan Brewing | Enjoy cooler temperatures on the patio with the Pumking or Pumpkin Piety yam beers.
