It’s finally fall in Waco, and we’re ringing it in with a pumpkin-flavored treat in each hand. Downtown Waco has no shortage of seasonal coffees, pastries, and cocktails — all perfect for soaking in that crisp autumn vibe. Check out these must-try fall menu items and explore more flavors throughout the city.
Street Dog Cafe
Not only is Street Dog Cafe the perfect study spot, but they have pumpkin spice everything this fall. Here’s a breakdown of some of their delicious fall items.
Pumpkin Spice Latte: Street Dog’s pumpkin spice latte is made with homemade pumpkin syrup and can be enjoyed either iced or hot.
Pumpkin Bread: This decadently moist bread is perfect for a fall morning breakfast or enjoyed as a late afternoon treat.
Pumpkin Sticky Buns: This fall-inspired cinnamon roll tastes as good as it looks, with a rich and sticky pumpkin center topped with cream cheese frosting, caramel, and candied pecans.
Kilwins
While you have dessert on your mind, definitely stop by the newly opened Kilwins for some fall-inspired ice cream flavors.
Double Peanut Butter Pie: This perfectly balanced flavor consists of Oreo pieces and creamy peanut butter swirled into a peanut butter-flavored ice cream.
Chocolate Peanut Butter: Another perfect treat for peanut lovers, with a rich chocolate ice cream with globs of peanut butter swirled throughout.
“The Perfect” Apple Pie: This flavor is a scoop of apple heaven, with a vanilla ice cream base, cinnamon, caramel, baked apple, and pie crust mixed together.
Pumpkin Pie: This delicious take on a fall classic consists of pumpkin-flavored ice cream, complete with fall spices and a sugared spice crust.
One Day Bar
If you prefer to enjoy this fall weather with a cocktail in hand, the new seasonal menu at One Day Bar is calling your name.
Gilmore: This foamy, balanced cocktail consists of chai-infused bourbon, allspice, coffee liqueur, rich demerara, heavy cream, and cinnamon.
The Equinox: Classy meets a little bit of spice with this handcrafted cocktail, featuring Citadelle Rouge gin, Pedro Ximenez sherry, red chili liquor, Angostura, and orange bitters.
Cinn-Der & Spice: Like dessert in a glass, this cocktail has rye, allspice, simple syrup, horchata, Licor 43, and cinnamon.
Harvest Hues: Keeping up with all the fall spice, the “Harvest Hues” has rye, lemon, allspice, orange bitters, vanilla, and apple soda.
Dichotomy Coffee & Spirits
Whether it’s a coffee beverage or a cocktail, Dichotomy’s fall lineup is all handcrafted. From a latte to an old-fashioned, you’ll find your pumpkin spice fix here.
Remember Me: Dichotomy’s twist on a traditional pumpkin spice latte combines Mexican hot chocolate and pumpkin spice flavors.
September’s End: This citrus-forward cocktail, made with blood orange bourbon, is garnished with fig and lemon.
A Good Book: While some prefer pumpkin spice, the fall flavors of an Earl Grey tea are just as welcome here. This cocktail has blueberry, vodka, thyme, and Earl Grey syrup.
Be sure to check out other businesses like Splendid Oaks, BRÛ, Fabled Bookshop and Cafe, Milo, and Red Herring for even more fall flavors around Downtown Waco. From pumpkin spice to apple pie, Downtown Waco is serving up fall flavor in every cup and bite — come taste the season!
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