Tis’ the season for pumpkin spice everything. Fall is a unique season in Florida, where locals and visitors alike can enjoy their favorite fall goodies by the beach while still wearing flip-flops.
Seasonal pumpkin goodies are abundant this time of the year. Many local businesses, cafes, coffee shops and restaurants have rolled out some tasty autumn specials. From seasonal soups to bakery goods to everyone’s favorite, the pumpkin spice latte, a little bit of pumpkin brings many nostalgic fall memories.
Check out some of these delicious seasonal treats in Greater Gainesville.
Midnight Cookies
One of their current featured flavors is the mocha pumpkin spice cookie. With a blend of cocoa and traditional spices, this is fall in a cookie and even vegan-friendly.
Yogurtology
This month, check out one of Gainesville’s beloved fro-yo places. They are serving up a pumpkin spice flavor. Their yogurt’s sweet, creamy flavors are now blended with cinnamon and nutmeg, a pumpkin fall favorite.
The Hyppo
The Hyppo is serving their pumpkin cheesecake ice pop for the fall season, and Gainsville is here for it. Fresh pumpkin and homemade cheesecake are blended with yummy fall spices and placed in the freezer to create a delicious gourmet ice pop.
Bay Islands Coffee Co.
Pumpkin patch lattes? Yes, please. Bay Islands offers a variety of fall-flavored coffees, both hot and cold, plus a wide variety of seasonal pastries. This small coffee shop packs a big punch when it comes to all things pumpkin.
Coffee Culture
Every month, Coffee Culture changes its menu and upgrades its special flavor drinks according to the season. This means there are plenty of pumpkin-flavored options and all things fall to go around.
Wyatt’s Coffee
Located in downtown Gainesville, the coffee culture runs strong with Wyatt’s. There is a perfect assortment of seasonal warm beverages, baked goods and hand-blended teas.
Wyatt’s is also home to “The great big pumpkin hot,” a subtle, adult pumpkin spice latte with less emphasis on syrup and more on spice that blends wonderfully with Wyatt’s rich coffee.
Dolce Vita Bakery Cafe
With pumpkin spiced cold brew, pumpkin whoopie pies and seasonal muffins, Dolce Vita is a great go-to location for coffee and sweet treats.
Karma Cream
Karma Cream offers a large variety of delicious drinks and sweet treats that are vegan and gluten-free. Their seasonal maple pumpkin spice latte and apple chai go great with any of the scrumptious gluten-free treats.
CYM Coffee Co.
Sweeten life up a bit and indulge in CYM’s maple latte, a delicious fall alternative for those less enthusiastic about pumpkin spice.
Pascal’s Coffee House
Pascal’s Coffeehouse offers a variety of fall lattes that are spiced to perfection. Pair a PSL with a seasonal muffin and sit upstairs at a window seat for the ultimate coffeehouse experience.
There is enough pumpkin spice for everyone in GG. Enjoy!
By Meredith Biesinger.