Around this time of year, pumpkin spice is everything nice in and around Austin. The leaves have begun falling, temperatures are dipping, and nearly everyone it seems is on the hunt for seasonal flavored treats. So to help you get your fill, we have curated a list that features 8 of our favorite local spots that are dedicated to pumpkin and spice delight. Happy snacking everyone!
These treats may come in small packages but their taste is anything but tiny. Enter the Pumpkin Chai. Available in mini and not-so-tiny sizes, this spiced pumpkin pie filling is baked in Tiny Pies crust and topped with chai infused whipped cream. They have also been known to offer a frosty surprise - the Pumpkin Spice Pie Freeze blended with Lick Honest Ice Cream.
While November may be here, it still feels a lot like summer in Texas so there is no harm in indulging in a fall-inspired frozen treat. Grab a cone of Amy’s seasonal standard consisting of sweet cream ice cream blended with smooth pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and ginger. Or, for those needing a dessert for a large gathering, look no further than the Salted Caramel Pumpkin Ice Cream Cake complete with the Autumn-inspired ice cream sandwiched between two layers of spice cake, spiced icing and decorated with Biscoff cookie crumbs and a salted pumpkin caramel drizzle.
A festive favorite, the Autumn Moon Latte is back for a limited time! Oak roasted espresso, signature sweet cream Moon Milk and autumnal spices combine to create a fire-roasted delight. Get it hot or iced, depending on the Austin weather. And while it may not be edible, Summer Moon does sell a deliciously-scented candle to help everyone savor the sweet smell of fall.
Pumpkin spice is oh, so nice in this spiked milkshake! Hand-spun, it is created with creamy vanilla ice cream, pumpkin spice, caramel swirls and Bailey’s Pumpkin Spice & Vodka. There is also a non-alcoholic version available so everyone can celebrate the season!
Settle into the season with warm Pumpkin French Toast or Pancakes from this family-owned cafe that has been rooted in the community since 1980. The pancakes are available as vegan and gluten free while the french toast features incredible homemade pumpkin bread dusted with powdered sugar.
The sweet taste of nostalgia will overwhelm your senses when you dig into Hazel’s Pumpkin Pie ice cream. A seasonal flavor, Lick takes roasted pumpkin pyle pie and enhances the flavor with clove, cinnamon and freshly ground nutmeg. There may even be a chance of enjoying it sandwiched between decadent house-made brown butter cake cookies.
Go all in with this assortment of fall-inspired baked goods! Bakery Lorraine’s seasonal flavors range from Pumpkin spice macarons with cream cheese buttercream to gluten-free pumpkin spice chocolate chip muffins topped with spiced streusel and pumpkin seeds. Don’t forget their Phantom of the Opera, which consists of layers of spiced almond sponge cake, pumpkin buttercream, chocolate ganache and spice bourbon syrup.
Located in Westlake, Great Harvest Bread is the place to be for all things pumpkin flavored. Indulge in pumpkin spice bread, pumpkin muffins or go all out with their pumpkin chocolate chip muffins! No matter how you slice it, they have some of the best seasonal bread and muffins around town.
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