As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, Erie’s food and beverage scene comes alive with fall flavors – classic pumpkin spices and apples, as well as creative and innovative flavors inspired by the season. Plan to indulge in pumpkin spice everything while you explore Erie County this fall.

Caramel Stroopwafel Latte - Pressed Books and Café
Pair this luscious latte with your favorite book and settle in for a well-deserved time out in one of the café’s and book store’s cozy seating areas. The Caramel Stroopwafel Latte is a nod to the Dutch waffle cookie with caramel sauce, vanilla, and ground cinnamon, topped with a caramel drizzle, which can be made vegan upon request.

Apple Cider Slush Float - Port Farms
This indulgent fall treat is pure magic: rich apple cider blended with three scoops of vanilla ice cream, rimmed with cream cheese frosting and cinnamon sugar, topped with whipped cream, crushed graham crackers, caramel drizzle, and a cinnamon sugar donut. Plus, it’s served in a keepsake mug – perfect for sipping as you explore Port Farms’ pumpkin patches and corn mazes!

Pumpkin Spice Latte - The Bakery on 5^th
The Pumpkin Spice Latte is a classic at this point, but The Bakery on 5^th is anything but. Located in a former Starbucks, the woman-owned business specializes in French pastry and Turkish baked goods, and offers a modern and relaxing atmosphere in the heart of downtown Erie. Enhance your quintessential fall drink with a sugared cinnamon rim or fun latte art such as leaves or a jack-o-lantern, just ask your barista! Add a house-made apple fritter turnover, a crispy, flaky pastry with spiced apples and a sweet glaze, for a fabulous fall pairing.

Pumpkin Spice Pancakes - Flip Café
Satisfy your pumpkin spice cravings with a breakfast that delivers! Beginning in October, the eclectic and beloved Flip Café brings back its customers’ fall favorite: massive ten-inch pancakes, or rather, "flips" made with real pumpkin, stacked three high, and crowned with homemade, buttery streusel for a delightful sweet crunch.

Pumpkin Pecan Coffee - The Bean Coffee House
The town of North East epitomizes fall charm, and The Bean sits in the heart of it all. Owned and operated by a North East native, all their coffee is roasted on site by the owner and her husband. For fall, the Pumpkin Pecan Roast is the star, with rich pecan flavors roasted directly into the beans, creating a nutty base that enhances the pumpkin flavoring – no sweeteners required.

Patch to Pint Pumpkin Milk Stout - Poverty Knob Farmhouse Ales
Crafted with pumpkins grown locally on site at Port Farms in Waterford, roasted and added throughout the brewing process, this pumpkin stout offers a light roast flavor that perfectly balances rich chocolate malts and warm pumpkin spice, finishing with a touch of sweetness.

Apple Cider Sangria - 21 Brix Winery
Available by the glass, as a slushie, or as a towering delight for two to four guests, this sweet-tart drink mixes 21 Brix’s Apple Wine, Barry’s Blanc (a blend of peach wine and Reisling), and apple cider. The sangria is featured in its winery’s new tasting room – along the lakeshore in the heart of wine country.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Latte - Purrista Cat Café
Aside from getting the chance to interact with charming adoptable cats in an intimate setting, Purrista created a delicious take on decadent dessert, poured into a mug. The Pumpkin Cheesecake Latte is a pumpkin-flavored latte with cheesecake cold foam, pumpkin drizzle, and a sweet graham cracker topping. It’s a purr-fect complement to the café’s array of fall-inspired muffins, cupcakes, and cookies.

Caramel Apple Spiked Cider and Seedy Pumpkin Ale – Arundel Cellars & Brewing Company
Arundel welcomes back two fan favorites to its taps this fall! Their classic Caramel Apple Spiked Cider has been dipped in caramel for an added touch of sweet and salty. The Seedy Pumpkin Ale is lightly spiced with subtle pumpkin notes, making it an appropriate refreshment to enjoy on a crisp autumn day.

Caramel Pumpkin Praline Cookies – Romolo Chocolates
The Caramel Pumpkin Praline Cookie is a scrumptious fall treat, combining spiced pumpkin pie mix with rich caramel and crunchy praline pieces. Each bite offers a soft, chewy texture with bursts of sweetness and nutty goodness, making it the perfect indulgence for autumn lovers.

The Autumn Bliss Box – Pulakos Chocolates
This fall, Pulakos Chocolates introduces two new flavors to its seasonal Autumn Bliss Box: Pistachio Pumpkin Latte Cream and Coffee Cream. These join Salted Butter Cream, Maple Cream, and English Butter Toffee in a heavenly collection of signature fall flavors.