Must-Try Fall Menu Items in Downtown
By Ainsley Hill, DHI Intern
It is officially October! If you’re craving some fall-inspired treats to get you in a cozy mood, this is the list for you.
Straight to Ale
Don’t miss out on Straight to Ale’s seasonal favorite, Imperial Pumpkin Ale! This ale has rich pumpkin flavor, bold spice notes, and a warming kick that is perfect for fall weather. Also be on the lookout for an Autumn Margarita, Pizzelle’s Caramel Apple Mule, The Pumpkin Abides, and Great Odin’s Raven!
The Moon Bakeshop
This fall menu starts off with the Pumpkin Patch, a classic pumpkin spice latte. Next on the list is Sugar & Spice, with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cardamom. Then, there's the Monster Mash, which is a green apple matcha latte with ube cold foam and crushed Oreos. Last but not least, there’s an Apple Pie Chai which is the original chai with apple pie syrup. All syrups are housemade!
The Brewers Cooperative
New fall cocktails are at the Brewers Co-Op! Featuring the Autumn Old Fashioned, a cozy mix of house whiskey, apple cider, maple syrup, and a dash of orange bitters. It’s the kind of sip that feels like fall in a glass, perfect for kicking off the season! Also featuring the Whiskey Ricky, with whiskey, lime juice, maple syrup, and club soda. Last but not least is the Farmers Apple Fizz, with vodka, whiskey, lemon juice, honey, apple cider, and ginger ale.
Honest Coffee Roasters
Fall drinks are back at Honest Coffee Roasters! Starting off with the Cookie Butter Caramel Latte, which combines house-made spiced cookie butter and rich caramel. Also featuring the Ginger Spice Split, a new ginger-orange drink that can be ordered either hot, cold, or as a refreshing espresso spritzer. She’s back and badder than ever, The Basic Witch, Revamp’d! This delicious pumpkin spice latte is made with real pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and a blend of fall spices.
La Esquina Cocina
Get excited for this Autumn cocktail menu! La Esquina Cocina is featuring many new fall- themed drinks including a Fall Margarita, Spicy Pomegranate Ginger Paloma, Fall Sangria, Chai Espresso Martini, Vanilla Chai Old Fashioned, and a Pumpkin Smoked Old Fashioned! Don’t miss out on these Autumn delights.
Piper & Leaf
These Autumn seasonals include Pumpkin Moonshine, a black tea with just enough chai spices to keep warm. Next is Caramel Apple Pie, a black tea with local apples blended with caramel and a cozy hug of chai spices. Last but not least is Tate’s Spiced Latte, a pumpkin spiced latte with real local pumpkins and sweetened with their legendary Autumn Syrup, topped with a dash of cinnamon.
Mason Dixon Bakery & Bistro
These cool and crisp mornings have us excited for the fall season ahead! Get in the mood with their newest seasonal cupcake, the Apple Pie! An apple cinnamon cupcake topped with cinnamon cream cheese, caramel drizzle and fried apple filling!
Dragon’s Forge Cafe
The first offering is a Pumpkin Pie Latte, with pumpkin pie syrup, whipped cream, and cinnamon sugar. Next up is the Caramel Apple Latte, with apple and caramel syrup, whipped cream, and caramel drizzle. You can’t miss the Banana Bread Latte, with banana and butter pecan syrup, whipped cream, and cinnamon sugar. Also featured is the Salted Butterscotch Latte, with salted caramel, butterscotch, whipped cream, and caramel drizzle. Don’t miss out on the Apple Pie Chai Latte, which is chai and apple pie syrup. If you’re not a coffee drinker, some non-coffee items include Apple Cider and Pomegranate Lemonade for you to enjoy.
Turbo Coffee
Instead of a drink of the month, Turbo Coffee is treating us to a special fall menu! Turbo’s fall favorites include the Apple Chaider, an apple spice chai. Also the S’mores Moto Mocha, a new take on Turbo’s classic Moto Mocha. This includes cold brew, chocolate milk, mocha syrup, marshmallow fluff, and graham crackers. You can’t forget about the Pumpkin Spiced Latte and the Hazelnut Latte!
Canadian Bakin
A fan favorite is back, The Gabaghoul! This sandwich includes salami, pepperoni, capicola, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, and house made deli dressing. Some more specials include a Pumpkin King Chai, Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese, Apple Cold Brew, and Pumpkin Sunflower Seed Sourdough.