Pumpkin has grown into a full-on annual obsession. People can't get enough of the seasonal gourd and its iconic status as the must-have for fall. The ole faithful latte now competes with ice cream, pancakes, smoothies, and so much more. Thanksgiving is right around the corner so our time with these treats is limited, hurry and get Everything Pumpkin-Flavored In Austin.
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Thoroughbread - Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cookie
1709 Bluebonnet Lane
If you've not had the chance to pop into the tiny sourdough bakery inside the Zilker neighborhood, now you have a festive reason to finally find your way there. While they're known for their bread, their giant, crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside cookies are what keep people coming back for more. For the spooky season, you can try a sweet cream cheese-filled pumpkin cookie in all its autumnal glory. The only downside is once they're gone, you're waiting a whole year to satisfy your craving.
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Kerbey Lane Cafe - Pumpkin Pancakes, Pumpkin French Toast & More
Various Locations
Kerbey Lane's famous seasonal menu has returned to celebrate fall. Avid pumpkin lovers will have to choose between the giant pumpkin pancakes (with a GF option) the decadent pumpkin bread French toast, or the pumpkin Paris Texas platter (a combo of their classic savory Migas with homemade pumpkin bread dusted with powdered sugar). We've waited an entire year to indulge in these dang things. Now, it's time. You can see all of their seasonal specials here (they also have a Pumpkin Pie Latte).
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Quack's 43rd Street Bakery - Pumpkin Tiramisu, Pumpkin Cream Cheese Danish, & More
411 E. 43rd Street
Of course, we couldn’t create a list of pumpkin without adding Quack's 43rd Street Bakery. Proudly carrying pumpkin pie all year round to appease your pumpkin cravings, they also carry a lovely pumpkin cream cheese danish perfect for these chilly 88-degree mornings. Other fall seasonal offerings include: pumpkin spice latte, apple caramel cheesecake, pumpkin chai, and so much more.
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The fall menu at Lick is one of the sweetest in the city, no pun intended. Not only do they have your pumpkin fix taken care of with this creamy concoction, but be on the lookout for Spiced Sweet Potato Pie, Bourbon Pecan Blondie, Rumchata, and even Caramel Apple Cake flavors.
An honorable mention goes to the one and only Amy's Ice Creams, who have a Pumpkin-Puree Ice Cream ready for you to scoop, as well as a Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream Cake if you're hosting a seasonal party soon.
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Tiny Pies - Pumpkin Chai Pie
Various Locations
Take it literally when we say you can finish several of these pumpkin pies and not feel like an overstuffed turkey. The perfect bite-sized pie, Tiny Pies are just as decadent as a whole-size pie without the hassle of slicing or saving them as you'll quickly finish these personal-sized pies with no problem.
Want even more fall-flavored pastry goodness? We want to give a shout out to Épicerie, whose Pumpkin Poptart is the talk of the town right now. Also don't sleep on Austintatious Cheesecakes, who have a, you guessed it, Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake this season.
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HEB - Even more Pumpkin Things
Various Locations
Our very own H-E-B is the best place to get all things pumpkin, especially if you need it at 1:00 am. This year, wander their aisles for a selection of fall goodies like pumpkin spice cookie sandwiches, pumpkin nut creme cake, pumpkin spice bread mix, pumpkin ice cream, and so. much. more.
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photo credit: The Spruce / Laurel Randolph
Trader Joe's - All the Pumpkin Things
Various Locations
While many Austinites initially squawked over the arrival of the California super chain, we now rejoice over the abundant bounty of all things pumpkin flavored that Trader Joe's offers every fall. Items for this fall include: Glazed Pumpkin Pie Spice Donut Holes, Pumpkin Spice Coffee, Pumpkin Bread Mix, Pumpkin Cranberry Crisps, Pumpkin Ice Cream, Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini Mix and more.
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