Must-Try Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Fall Drinks, and Autumn Treats in Edmonton
As the leaves turn golden and the air gets crisp, there's nothing like indulging in warm, cozy flavours like pumpkin spice, apple cinnamon, or toffee. Whether you’re a classic PSL lover or prefer to switch it up every year, Edmonton’s cafes and bakeries have you covered. Here’s a roundup of top spots to enjoy autumn treats in Edmonton this fall.
The Classic - Pumpkin Spice Lattes
Brew & Bloom
Enjoy the fluffy whipped cream and delightfully sweet and salty caramel additions to this classic (and beautiful) drink at Brew & Bloom.
Two Locations: 10550 115 St NW (Downtown), 1019 Parsons Rd SW (South)
Liberta Coffee Lab
Liberata Coffee Lab adds the “pumpkin” to pumpkin spice lattes – literally. Not only will you taste the spices, but you can also taste the real pumpkin in their decadent drink.
Location: 6547 99 St NW (South)
Mood Cafe
Who doesn't want a mini pumpkin pie slice on top of their drink? Mood Cafe does this, creating one of the cutest pumpkin spice lattes in town.
Location: 7601 115 St NW (South)
Square 1 Coffee
Square 1 Coffee does the classic just right! No need to add anything else to it - the coffee speaks for itself.
Locations: 14055 West Block Dr NW (Downtown), 16819 111 Ave NW (West), 15 Fairway Dr NW (South)
Yelo’d
Must Try: Pumpkin Spice Latte with Ube Cold Foam
Add a Filipino touch to your latte with the PSL made by Yelo'd. The ube cold foam is the perfect addition to elevate the pumpkin spice latte to perfection.
Location: 10324 82 Ave NW (South)
Cozy Hot Drinks
Aspen Coffee Roasters
Must Try: Caramel Apple Latte
If autumn was a coffee shop, it would be Aspen Coffee Roasters. Step inside this cozy shop to savour the sweet flavours of caramel and apple in this seasonal drink.
Location: 9951 76 Ave NW (South)
Felice Cafe
Must Try: Sesame Vanilla White Hot Chocolate
Ummm, all we can say is YUM. This sweet and decadent drink from Felice Cafe is a great cup to sip on while enjoying a stroll amidst the city's colourful trees.
Location: 10930 84 St NW (Near Downtown)
Little Brick Café
Must Try: Salted Caramel Latte
Nestled in a historic brick house, Little Brick offers this delectably smooth salted caramel latte. Not only is the drink delicious, but their latte art is also mesmerizing!
Location: 10004 90 St NW (Downtown)
Roam Cafe
Must Try: Sticky Toffee Apple Steamer
This sweet drink by Roam Cafe is exactly the kind of drink you want to be sipping on as you walk through the brisk autumn air. (Tip: It is incredible when made with oat milk.)
Location: 10130 112 St NW (Downtown)
Transcend Coffee
Must Try: Cardamom Latte
Transcend Coffee’s beloved Cardamom Latte is back for the fall season, bringing cozy flavors that wrap you in warmth like your favorite sweater.
Locations: 9570 76 Ave NW (South), 10639 124 St (Near Downtown)
Cold Autumn Treats
AlleyKat Brewing
Must Try: Pumpkin Pie Spiced Ale
Pumpkin and beer? Yes please! Bring some spice to your next autumn campfire as you sip on the Pumpkin Pie Spiced Ale made by the one and only AlleyKat Brewing.
Location: 9929 60th Ave NW (South)
Blind Enthusiasm
Must Try: Fruitful Pursuits: Quince Sour Beer
This sour by Blind Enthusiasm boasts a gold award from the 2024 Concours International de Lyon, so it's one you've got to try this season. You can pick up a bottle at the Biera Market, located inside the Ritchie Market.
Location: At Ritchie Market, 9570 76 Ave NW (South)
Twice Cream
Must Try: Apple Pie Ice Cream
For Edmontonians, ice cream is a year-round treat. With the apple harvest in full abundance, it is the perfect time to enjoy the seasonal apple pumpkin pie ice cream by Twice Cream.
Two Locations: 10983 127 Street NW (West), #120, 75 Salisbury Way (in Sherwood Park)
Baked Goodies and Sweets
The Art of Cake
Must Try: The AoC Cinnamon Bun
One of the best in the city, the AoC cinnamon bun by The Art of Cake gives the familiar, cinnamon-y goodness that somehow taste its best in autumn.
Location: 11811 105 Ave (Downtown)
Boxcar Coffeeshop
Must Try: Pumpkin Pie Tart
First place winner of Edify's Best Coffee list for 2024, Boxcar Coffeeshop, serves up some mean pumpkin pie tarts!
Location: 11926 129 Ave (North)
Bread and Butter
Must Try: Plum sticky toffee cupcake
This ooey gooey cupcake from Bread + Butter is stuffed with a sticky filling and topped with yummy plums.
Location: 10158 90 St NW (Downtown)
Caffè Sole
Must Try: Mini Churros
The soft and slightly crispy churro bites from Caffè Sole are perfect for snacking as you walk through the gorgeous river valley with family or a group of friends.
Location: 9911 72 Ave NW (South)
The Duchess Bake Shop
Must Try: Apple Galette
Whether you’re savouring it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh cream, the Apple Galette from Duchess Bake Shop gives full autumn vibes.
Locations: Ritchie (9570 76 Ave), 10718 124 St NW (Downtown)
Doughnut Party
Must Try: Pumpkin Spice Witch
As is expected with Doughnut Party's baking, the toppings are top notch on their Pumpkin Spice Witch doughnut. Taste the season with all the flavours, such as chocolate glaze, pumpkin glaze, coffee buttercream, and spice!
Locations: 11980 104 Ave NW (Downtown), 9610 76 Ave NW (South), 7906 B 104 St NW (South)
