Nine months out of the year I can drive past a Starbucks without batting an eye, stepping on the breaks, or flipping on my turn signal. But…when the seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte hits the menu, my SUV seems to run on auto-pilot and I find myself in the Starbucks drive through embarrassingly often!
Grande Pumpkin Spice Latte made with almond milk and no whip, please.
If you’re as obsessed with pumpkin spice as I am, here’s a list of local, must try, pumpkin flavored treats!
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Antonelli’s Cheese is on the pumpkin train with it’s Pumpkin Chevre. It’s a creamy goat cheese with the perfect amount of spiced pumpkin.
Visit Amy’s Ice Cream and order the Pumpkin Ice Cream. For a dairy free flavor fix, NadaMoo offers pints of Pumpkin Pie ice cream. Both are delish!
Kerbey Lane features rotating monthly specials and this time of year you can get Pumpkin Pancakes or the to die for Pumpkin Spice French Toast.
For a super simple and healthy pumpkin treat, try AustiNuts Salted Pumpkin Kernels.
Stop by Trader Joe’s and purchase the Pumpkin Spice Hummus. Healthy and delicious! Graham crackers and apples make excellent dippers.
Our local HEB bakery has lots of fall features, but my favorite is the moist, dense, Pumpkin Spice Loaf. If nuts are your thing, they also make a Pumpkin Spice Cake with pecans.
Starbucks isn’t your only option for seasonal coffees! Austin Java brews up a delicious Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte and Whole Foods has a super yummy Pumpkin Spice cold brew.
If you’re craving a “tastes like homemade” pumpkin pie, stop by Quacks 43rd Street Bakery. Pro tip – you can also put advance orders in for holiday pies.
When I brew my own coffee at home I add a splash of the Almond Coconut Pumpkin Spice Creamer from HEB.
Hey Cupcake has TWO amazing pumpkin options: the Pumpkinator cupcake and the Pumpkin Spice Latte cupcake. These sell out so hit them up early!
Nekter Juice Bar in Seaholm Plaza has a Pumpkin Spice Smoothie that is original and good for you.
Whatever you’re in the mood for, there is a seasonal pumpkin spice version out there. Have fun trying these fall flavors around Austin!
Are you a Pumpkin Spice Latte addict like me?
What’s your favorite pumpkin spice flavored indulgence?
