The clock strikes midnight on September 30th and you’re abruptly enthralled by an insatiable craving for pumpkin. Sugared-up lattes topped with pumpkin foam, savory pumpkin seed curry scooped by the mouthful, and a frosty mug filled with locally brewed pumpkin beer—your appetite for pumpkin-spice-whatever knows no bounds. You won’t stop consuming the delectable tawny substance until you yourself begin to transmute into the season’s favorite gourd.
Sound familiar? Probably not. But Salt Lake’s restaurants, coffee shops, bars and bakeries are still here to offer you all the autumnal specials to make the most of the fleeting season! Happy feasting.
Not Coffee
Pumpkin Chorizo Chicken at Emigration Brewing Co.
Enjoy a crisp October evening at Emigration Brewing Co. The restaurant recently released a new menu featuring locally sourced ingredients, and a new cocktail menu to boot. Try their pumpkin-chorizo chicken—Sous Vide chicken breast, pumpkin-chorizo sauce and brussel sprouts.
4147 Emigration Canyon Rd, SLC
Pumpkin Spice cake at Gourmandise
Heeding the calls of Salt Lake’s sweet tooths, Gourmandise is back at it again with their Pumpkin Spice Cake. The decadent dessert comprises pumpkin nut spice cake, cream cheese frosting, pecans and pecan seed. Grab a cup of their house-brewed coffee to enjoy with a slice.
250 South 300 East, SLC
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Donut at Chubby Baker
On Harvey Milk Blvd, the Asian-American dessert shop Chubby Baker is not playing when it comes to fall flavor. This season’s special donuts include the pumpkin spice chocolate chip and creme brulee. Grab a box of six and become the office hero!
317 East 900 South, SLC
Pumpkin Curry at Skewered Thai
It’s a well-known fact that fall is soup season, which means it’s also curry season, right? Grab a hearty bowl of pumpkin curry at Skewered Thai and pair it with a glass of house thai iced tea.
515 South 700 East, SLC
Red Pipian Mole at Red Iguana
Experts in comfort food, the folks at Red Iguana make a variety of killer moles that stand on their own, or can be drizzled on top of your favorite Mexican dish. The red pipian mole is a spicy, smooth and slightly earthy mixture of pumpkin seeds, dried chile, peanuts, pepitas, onions and tomatoes.
735 West North Temple, SLC
Pumpkin Beer
Would it really be autumn without a barrage of pumpkin ales from our state’s fine brewers? Wasatch and Uinta are pouring their seasonal drafts and sell them by the bottle. Other brewers getting in on the action include Epic Brewing, Slackwater, Hopkins Brewing Co., Kiitos Brewing, Bewilder Brewing and Shades Brewing. Prost!
Poblano Picaso at Bagel Project
Lauded as one of the only spots in SLC where you can find a true New York bagel, The Bagel Project offers a small but mighty selection of sandwiches. Their poblano picaso is loaded with Manchego cheese, tomato, arugula, cilantro and a generous helping of Salsa Del Diablo’s Pumpkin and Pepper salsa spread.
779 South 500 East, SLC
Pumpkin Mantu at Afghan Kitchen
Family-owned and operated, Afghan Kitchen specialized in authentic Middle Eastern meals cooked with purpose, and their mantus (steamed dumplings) are a menu staple. Add an order of pumpkin mantu to your next meal—pumpkin filled dumpling topped with split peas and house-made yogurt-garlic sauce. Or, try the burani kado, roasted pumpkin simmered with tomatoes and spices served with a side of salaata.
1465 South State St., SLC
Pumpkin Menu at STK Steakhouse
Salt Lake’s STK is taking full advantage of the season with an entire menu featuring items like pumpkin ravioli & king crab, pumpkin and potato gratin, and American masabi bone marrow with pumpkin spice marmalade.
111 South 300 West, #101, SLC
Coffee
You know it, you love it. Pumpkin-spiced-anything coffee is here in a big way. These local coffee shops put their own twist on a seasonal fave. Just don’t be that person who orders it extra hot, no foam, at 210 degrees.
- Loki Coffee—The Maven District’s cutest coffee shop is serving two specials featuring your favorite fall flavors.
325 East 900 South, SLC
- Alpha Coffee—Whether you’re craving a spicy pumpkin creation with chipotle syrup and nutmeg, or a creamy concoction of white mocha, espresso and pumpkin sauce, Alpha Coffee has you covered.
111 South Main St., SLC
- Roots Coffee—Pumpkin brown sugar latte with velvety steamed milk, sweet brown sugar, rich espresso and spiced pumpkin, need I say more?
774 South 300 West, SLC
- Alchemy Coffee—The classic pumpkin latte, but make it ~chai~. Alchemy’s white mocha pumpkin chai is lovingly named Bigfoot. Ask your barista for the backstory.
390 East 1700 South, SLC
- Kings Peak Coffee Roasters—Kings Peak is answering all your autumnal coffee needs with flair!
412 South 700 West Suite 140, SLC
- District Coffee—Step into the Marmalade District coffee shop and order up a sweater weather latte: chai, white chocolate and pumpkin spice.
206 North 200 West, SLC
- Old Cuss Cafe—The old western coffee house and vegetarian cafe is serving up two October specials, the smashed pumpkin latte and a whiskey peach latte. Get ’em while they’re hot cowboy.
2285 South Main St., South SLC
- Bjorn’s Brew—Three spooky specials are here for your sipping pleasure this October. The witch’s brew combines a shot of espresso with pumpkin and cream.
Multiple locations in SLC
