Sure, the rainy forecasts and early sunsets are signaling the end of summer. But the real indication that fall is finally upon us? PSE — Pumpkin Spice Everything. I’m not just talking about Starbucks’ lattes. Take a whiff, pumpkin season has arrived. Here are a few local spots where my fellow PSE-lovers can get their fix.
☕ Pumpkin Coffee, Lattes, and Tea
- Toasted Pumpkin Shaken Espresso at Little Finch (16th Street Mall)
- Pumpkin Sweet Cream at MOB Coffee (Berkeley)
- Pumpkin Chai Spiced Cold Brew at Pinwheel Coffee (Highland)
- Black Pumpkin Spice Tea at Capital Tea (Platt Park)
🍸 Pumpkin Cocktails
- Ask for the Leaf Season (gin, citrus, lime, pumpkin, and spiced pepita orgeat) at The Block Distilling (Five Points)
- Ask for The Basic Witch (vodka, espresso liqueur, vanilla, and pumpkin spice simple syrup) at Poka Lola (Dairy Block)
- Ask for the PSL-tini or the PSL Old Fashioned at Ironton Distillery (Five Points)
🍺 Pumpkin Beer
- Peepin’ Leaves Oatmeal Stout from Living the Dream Brewing Co. (Highlands Ranch)
- Pumpkin Spice Ale from Mythmaker Brewing (Fort Collins)
- Pumpkin Porter from Old 121 Brewhouse (Lakewood)
🥧 Pumpkin Sweets and Treats
- Pumpkin Pecan Pie Pancakes at Snooze (multiple locations)
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins at Izzio Bakery Central Market (Five Points)
- Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream at High Point Creamery (multiple locations)
- Pumpkin Spice Shake at Next Level Burger (University)
Where do you get your pumpkin spice fix?
Send me your recs!
