Pumpkin lovers, rejoice — it’s time to spice things up with fall-flavored food + drink. How many of these local treats will you try this season?
For a caffeine fix
Andrew’s Coffee | Go for a classic PSL or add flavors like cookie butter + salted caramel to your pumpkin — the options are endless.
Ax-Caliber | Ax for pumpkin spice in frappe form or as part of a coffee flight.
Black & Brew Coffee House and Bistro | Try the pumpkin pie latte with a house-made pumpkin sauce.
Pressed Books & Coffee | The “Gilmore Girls"-themed fall menu includes the Luke and Lorelai pumpkin cold brew.
Rogue Coffee | Visit this new cafe for pumpkin spice in a shaken espresso, latte, or macchiato.
Thirsty for more? Find pumpkin spice on menus at many of Lakeland’s coffee shops.
This milkshake is worth the trip to Parkesdale Market.
Photo by @parkesdalemarket
Sips + bites
The Juice Box Cafe | Sugar, we’re going down to order the Fall Out Bowl with pumpkin, banana, sweet potato, and almond butter.
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 | The It’s Fall Y’all Pumpkin Spice Supreme pastry is literally and figuratively a delicious mouthful.
Parkesdale Market | Head to this farmstand to grab a pumpkin pie milkshake made with real pumpkin puree.
Tea Largo | Fuel up with pumpkin pie smoothies, matcha, and caffeine-free chicory tea.
Keep an eye out for autumn spirits at Lugo’s rum bar.
Photo by @lugoscraftdistillery
Raise a glass
Dissent Brewing | Don’t lose your head — IchaGOURD Crane pumpkin amber is flowing in the taproom this season.
Lugo’s Craft Distillery | Visit the lounge for pumpkin spice coquito and take home a bottle to enjoy.
Swan Brewing | Enjoy fall on the patio with Pumpkin Spice Latte, Warlock, Pumpkin Pie Treat, or Pumpkin Piety beers.
