Although the weather in the Queen City makes it still feel like summer, there is one surefire way to get into the fall mood — pumpkin treats and eats.
From coffees and cocktails to desserts and even entrees, Charlotte is showing up this season with all the pumpkin.
Where to Eat Pumpkin Sweets
Sunflour Baking Co.
Multiple Locations
Sunflour Baking Co. has a plethora of delicious pumpkin items to enjoy. The 2025 fall menu includes pumpkin and cream cheese cupcakes, pumpkin macarons, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin whoopie pies, pumpkin scones, pumpkin chocolate chip muffins and pumpkin spice muffins. It’s a pumpkin palooza!
Suarez Bakery
Multiple Locations
Pumpkin sweets are back at Suarez Bakery. Stop in to pick up a pumpkin cheesecake made with graham cracker crust, pumpkin cheesecake and airy whipped cream, or snag a slice of the homemade pumpkin bread.
Cast Iron Waffles
9604 Longstone Ln
Indulge in the sweet fall breakfast of your dreams at Cast Iron Waffles. The cozy waffle spot has a pumpkin pie waffle for the season, and you can pair your food with a pumpkin spice latte, too.
Snooze Eatery
Multiple Locations
The fan favorite breakfast chain Snooze has two pumpkin specials for fall. The pumpkin pecan pie pancakes are pumpkin pancakes with a vanilla cream cheese filling topped with caramel sauce, a drizzle of sweet cream and candied pecans. Pair your pancakes with a pumpkin latte, a classic Snooze latte with two shots of espresso and house-made pumpkin simple syrup.
Smelly Cat Coffee House
514 E 36th St
The signature pumpkin bread is back at Smelly Cat Coffee House. Delicious, moist and pairs perfectly with a pumpkin spice latte or an iced coffee with pumpkin spice cold foam.
Famous Toastery
Multiple Locations
Famous Toastery has lots of fall flavors including pumpkin spice lattes, which you can also get spiked, and the signature pumpkin flapjacks.
The Batchmaker
901 Berryhill Rd
The Batchmaker will have a rotating menu of pumpkin flavored treats all season long. From pumpkin chocolate chip brookies, to pumpkin coffee cake and pumpkin chocolate muffins, you’re guaranteed to have something delicious when you stop in. Be sure to check in on social media to see what exactly is baking that day before you visit!
Dulce Dreams Cafe
Pop-Up Bakery
Dulce Dreams Cafe, a bakery that does pop-ups around Charlotte and also has online ordering, is getting into the fall spirit with pumpkin spice cheesecake conchas. Be sure to check the social media to see where you can snag these adorable fall treats.
Red’s Scratch Made
548 N Main St Unit A, Mooresville
Red’s Scratch Made will have a rotating selection of delicious fall inspired treats all season long, like these brown butter sugar cookies with pumpkin spice apple cider frosting. Be sure to check social media and online before heading over if you want something specific!
The Salty Donut
1515 S Tryon St #105
Located in the heart of South End, you can get a pumpkin roll at the Salty Donut. It’s a 24 hour brioche donut, tossed in pumpkin spice sugar, layered with homemade pumpkin cheesecake with a slice of homemade classic pumpkin roll. Yum!
SWIRL Dessert Bar
2822 South Blvd, B
Try the pumpkin pie milkshake at SWIRL for a delicious fall treat. It’s a vanilla milkshake blended with pumpkin pie, buttery pie crust and caramel sauce topped with whipped cream.
Where to Eat Pumpkin Entrees
Inizio Pizza
Multiple Locations
One of the most famous fall items in Charlotte is back — Inizio’s pumpkin pizza. Made with pumpkin cream, basil, buffalo mozzarella, ricotta and pecorino cheese, this dish will satisfy all your fall cravings. Plus, you can pair it with a pumpkin cannoli for dessert.
Mamaka Bowls
200 W Tremont Ave #102
Mamaka Bowls has a pumpkin açai bowl that can’t be missed this fall. It’s made with a base of pumpkin, pumpkin spice, maca, almond milk, maple syrup, coconut sugar and banana, then topped with homemade granola, banana, cacao nibs and cinnamon.
Bagel Boat
4090 Charlotte Hwy, Lake Wylie
Grab your favorite bagel from Bagel Boat in the Lake Wylie area and opt for pumpkin cream cheese to go on it! Plus, you can eat your delicious fall bagel with a pumpkin spice latte.
Dilworth Tasting Room
Multiple Locations
Pumpkin brunch is on the menu at Dilworth Tasting Room. For something savory, try the pumpkin hash breakfast bowl made with two fried eggs, maple sausage, onions, peppers, kale and pepitas. If sweet breakfast is more your thing, the restaurant is also offering a house-made pumpkin cinnamon roll and a pumpkin spice waffle with cinnamon butter. Yum!
Where to Sip on Pumpkin Cocktails
Trolly Barn
2104 South Blvd
Cool and creamy with just the right amount of spice, Trolly Barn’s pumpkin spice espresso martini features spiced rum, Pumpkin Spice RumChata, Kahlúa, and cold brew.
Monday Night Brewing
2217 S Tryon St
Get into the fall spirit at Monday Night Brewing with the new smashing pumpkin cocktail. It’s made with rye, pumpkin syrup, lemon, angostura bitters and Topo Chico.
Dilworth Tasting Room
Multiple Locations
At Dilworth Tasting Room, you can combine coffee, alcohol and pumpkin with the all new fall drink, the pumpkin spice espresso latte martini. Made with aviation gin, pumpkin spice purée, and brewed espresso, you can grab this cocktail at any Dilworth Tasting Room Location. Or, if you like your cocktails a bit more savory, try the Cornucopia, made with rye whiskey, corn, spiced pumpkin, maple, apple brandy, lemon and clarified goat cheese.
Where to Sip on Pumpkin Coffees & Matchas
Haraz Coffee
Multiple Locations
The seasonal menu at Haraz brings cozy spices, rich flavors and fall vibes. Enjoy a pumpkin spice shaken espresso, a pumpkin spice frappe, a pumpkin spice matcha, or a classic pumpkin spice latte available hot or iced next time you stop in.
Burr & Berry
Multiple Locations
The adorable coffee drive thru is stocked up for fall with seasonal drinks. The pumpkin french toast latte is made with maple, shortbread, pumpkin cold foam and a dusting of cinnamon powder and is seriously delicious.
Gotcha Matcha
200 S Tryon St
If matcha is more your thing than coffee, you have to try Gotcha Matcha’s pumpkin spice matcha this season. You can get it hot or iced, plus can choose your level of sweetness.
Renaissance Patisserie
6401 Carnegie Blvd, #4A
The fall classic pumpkin spiced latte is back on the menu at Renaissance Patisserie. Get it hot or iced next time you’re in the SouthPark area.
Pertinacious Coffee
1200 S. Graham St
This recently opened coffee shop inside The Club is serving lots of fall flavors including a sparkling apple cider cold brew and a cookie latte. But for the pumpkin lovers, the pumpkin and cardamom spice latte is a must try.
Summit Coffee
Multiple Locations
At Summit Coffee, the pumpkin cheesecake latte is an iced pumpkin and brown sugar cinnamon latte topped with pumpkin cheesecake cold foam. We’re drooling just thinking about it!
Platform Coffee
Multiple Locations
The spiced pumpkin latte at Platform Coffee is the perfect cozy fall drink. It’s roasted pumpkin with a house blend of ceylon cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and clove, encompassing all of the best fall flavors.
Bitty and Beau’s Coffee
1930 Camden Rd, Suite 236
From September to November, enjoy a seasonal drink at Bitty and Beau’s, including a pumpkin spice latte available hot or iced!
Sorella Coffee
107 S Main St, Monroe
The Gilmore Girls inspired menu at Sorella Coffee features a pumpkin spice chai and pumpkin spice latte, as well as other fall flavors such as spiced oatmeal cookie and maple pecan.
Wildroots Coffee
500 E Morehead St, #160
The fall menu at Wildroots Coffee is totally stacked. There’s a classic pumpkin spice latte, plus a pumpkin creme brulee latte for pumpkin lovers, plus an apple pie drink and a bourbon spiced maple drink.
CupLux
3115 Freedom Dr
Try the pumpkin spice latte with homemade syrup at CupLux this season, or opt for something else on the fall menu such as the smore’s latte, apple chai, or honey ginger latte.
Roots Cafe
2135 Southend Dr #109
Grab a seasonal pumpkin pie latte from Roots Cafe next time you’re in the South End area and craving a little taste of fall.
Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters
1217 The Plaza
Fan favorite Charlotte coffee shop Giddy Goat has a fall menu out that includes a pumpkin spice latte, made with espresso, house-made pumpkin syrup and choice of milk.
Author’s Note: This article was written by Alex Maloney. Find her talking food and drinks on TikTok @alexmaloney22.
