Pumpkin season is officially here, and that means local menus are getting a cozy fall makeover. From pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin spice margaritas and slices of pumpkin pie to pumpkin pasta, restaurants and cafés around town are finding creative ways to highlight the season’s favorite flavor. Whether you’re craving a sweet pumpkin treat, a spiced-up drink, or a special breakfast pancake, here are some of the best spots to satisfy your autumn cravings.
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SugarJam The Southern Kitchen
Throughout September, order the Autumn Margarita Flight, which features three distinctive margaritas built on 3 amigos tequila: savor the warmth of pear purée with spiced brown sugar, the crispness of apple cider, and the smoky allure of pumpkin purée blended with Nosotros mezcal.
15111 N. Hayden Road, Ste. 170, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Boba Tea Company
This locale at Scottsdale Fashion Square is offering the Pumpkin Spice White Tea Smoothie with Boba, topped with its signature vanilla whipped cream and sprinkled with graham cracker crumbs only through September.
Scottsdale Fashion Square, 7014 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
JOJO Coffeehouse
Start your day at this Old Town Scottsdale locale with Pumpkin Cheesecake Pancakes, layered with house-made pumpkin cheesecake cream and topped with pumpkin pie filling, signature whipped cream, pecans, and caramel drizzle. There’s also the JOJO Pumpkin Spice Latte, which blends house-made pumpkin pie sauce with the bold richness of JOJO’s signature espresso, finished with whipped cream. And while not pumpkin-flavored, we’d be remiss to not mention the unique Apple Cider Sangria offered here. It’s a fall twist on a classic red sangria, garnished with apple and orange slices and a honey-cinnamon half rim. All are available through Nov. 28
3712 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Cheesecake Factory
This fall, Cheesecake Factory adds two pumpkin options to its long list of cheesecake flavors—regular Pumpkin Cheesecake and Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake.
Kierland Commons, 15230 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Better Buzz Coffee Roaster
Of course, this coffee destination debuted a fall menu that features multiple pumpkin drinks. Get your fix and your caffeine with options including the Pumpkin Spice Latte (espresso, milk and pumpkin pie wauce topped with cinnamon sugar), Pumpkin Chai (chai tea and pumpkin pie sauce with milk, topped with cinnamon and nutmeg), and Pumpkin Best Drink Ever (Better Buzz’s iconic Best Drink Ever topped with pumpkin cold cream and cinnamon sugar).
15784 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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32 Shea
Pumpkin season is back at 32 Shea. The eatery goes all-out for the season, and both October and November feature a special coffee drink with a pumpkin element. There’s also the housemade Pumpkin Hummus with chili crisp, pumpkin seeds and toasted flatbread and the Pumpkin Pasta, a multicolor cheese tortellini tossed with Italian sausage, kale, roasted squash and a drizzle of chili honey. For dessert, the Pumpkin Cheesecake is finished with a bruléed top, pumpkin caramel, and vanilla whipped. There’s also a cocktail—the Pumpkin Espresso Martini is made with vanilla vodka, housemade pumpkin pie syrup, fresh espresso, and a pumpkin caramel chew garnish.
10626 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85028
Kona Grill
Kona Grill at Desert Ridge Marketplace is serving up a Pumpkin Spice Margarita and a Pumpkin Mocha Martini, rich Pumpkin Bisque topped with seared shrimp, squash, and pepita, and a Pumpkin Pie, finished with honeycomb crumbs and cinnamon whipped cream.
Desert Ridge Marketplace, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050
