Pumpkin spice obsessed? Where in Bucks County you can get wrapped up in fall's fave flavor
Summer still has a little ways to go, but more than a handful of fall-loving folks are already reaching into the back of their closets, longing to unpack their favorite autumn attire.
Yeah, we see you.
But instead of putting yourself at risk of a heat stroke by slipping into a cozy sweater, we've got you covered with another Fall staple you can't live without — pumpkin spice and a few other fall favorite flavors.
So, keep those flip-flops and shorts on for another few weeks and pop over to one of these Bucks County shops and eateries for your favorite Fall scents and flavors:
Sticky Situations, Lahaska
Looking for a way to add a boost of pumpkin flavor to all your favorite treats? Then Sticky Situation has the answer with their Pumpkin Pie Honey Mash-Up, a part of their new line of honey varietals blended into “spreadable deliciousness.” While you’re there, you might as well pick up a jar of their Apple Pie Honey Mash-Up, too. Try them on a toasted English muffin, across a slice of pumpkin bread or as a topping to your favorite fall ice cream — there really is no wrong way to use it.
Go: Peddler’s Village, Routes 202 and 263, Lahaska; 267-544-0661; stickysituationshoney.com
Free Will Brewing, Perkasie and Lahaska
Free Will has brought back their autumn-spiced ale Scarecrow, made using nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice and vanilla. With a subtle balance flavor and a crisp wheat base, they said, “This isn’t your typical ‘pumpkin’ beer.”
You can find this tasty seasonal brew on draft and in cans at both Free Will locations, as well as online for shipping within Pennsylvania.
Go: 410 E. Walnut St. #10, Perkasie; 267-354-0813; 168 Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, 267-544-0760; freewillbrewing.com
Owowcow, three locations in Bucks County
Starting in September, Owowcow will use their love of local, seasonal ingredients to roll out their fall ice cream flavors, which includes a Local Mulled Apple Cider ice cream, made using their cinnamon bourbon ice cream and locally sourced apples. Their September menu will also feature their Vegan Apple Crumble, a local apple ice cream infused with cinnamon, cardamon and other spices and a gluten free crumble swirl; and a new flavor is in development using local carrots.
Looking for pumpkin? Come back in late September for their Pumpkin Spice. And in October, their Pumpkin Caramel Pecan will be released, made with their pumpkin spice ice cream with swirls of Raymer’s caramel and roasted pecans.
Be on the lookout for more fall seasonal flavors at Owowcow based on local harvests.
Go: Bucks County locations include 4105 Durham Rd, Ottsville, 610-847-7070; 591 Durham Road, Wrightstown, 215-598-3248; 101 N Main St, Chalfont, 215-716-7703; owowcow.com
Fritz’s Bakery, Bensalem and Langhorne
It’s almost pumpkin time at Fritz’s Bakery. Starting Aug. 25, they’ll be offering a full roster of seasonal goodies, which includes their Pumpkin Muffins, Mini Pumpkin Muffins, Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins, Pumpkin Cream Cheese Iced Sticky Buns and Pumpkin Cheese Dream Loaf. They also sell cups of their pumpkin cream cheese for those looking to add a fun shmear of it to their bagels or other bakery treats.
In September, they’ll also come out with their Pumpkin Round Cake, made with two layers and cream cheese icing.
Go: 4201 Neshaminy Blvd. #120, Bensalem, 215-364-1595; 360 Oxford Valley Road, Langhorne, 215-949-7995; fritzsbakery.com
Le Macaron, Doylestown
Nothing says fall like wrapping your hands around a warm mug of Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin White Cocoa Latte and Pumpkin Caramel Latte currently available at Le Macaron. Also, keep an eye out for the release of their Pumpkin Macaron, which is expected to come out by late September or early October.
Go: 4 W. Oakland Ave., Doylestown; 267-454-7193; lemacarondoylestown.com
Curiosity Doughnuts, Doylestown
As if it’s not hard enough to resist these doughnuts that are as eye-catching as they are flavorful, there are three new reasons to visit. Currently on the menu are their Pumpkin Yeasted Doughnuts with brown sugar coffee crumbs and their New-Fashioned Apple Cider Doughnuts. And for more fall flavor, come back in September for their Apple Fritters.
Go: 800 Edison Furlong Road, Doylestown; curiositydoughnuts.com
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Volpe's Original, Bensalem
Volpe's Original in Bensalem announced it was kicking off fall early with its new caramel apple ice cream now available. "Pumpkin and Pumpkin Cheesecake ice cream will be dropping next," the water ice and ice cream shop promised on Facebook. As of Aug. 21, the shop was featuring its pumpkin offerings, including a pumpkin milkshake.
Go: 3518 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, open daily noon - 9 p.m.
Lochel's Bakery, Hatboro
You can always grab an apple cider donut at this Hatboro mainstay, but we think its better in the cooler temps while wearing a flannel. But we also know, fall flavor lovers live for the pumpkin doughnut. Lochel's, in a hilarious video on Instagram, making fun at the early urge to consume all things pumpkin spice announced that their famous pumpkin doughnuts will be back Sept. 1.
Go: 57 S York Rd, Hatboro; open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Wawa and Wendy's announce pumpkin spice menus
Wawa isn't waiting for the weather to change or summer to be over. The stores kicked off fall offerings Monday. The menu includes pumpkin spice latte and pumpkin spice mocha latte. There is also pumpkin spice cold brew and Pumpkin Spice Sweet Cream Cold Brew.
"It’s never too early for Pumpkin anything, that’s why it’s back, starting TOMORROW...! Get sippin," Wawa announced Sunday on social media.
Go: Wawa stores throughout Bucks County
Wendy's is getting its fall on early too, but you still have a bit of a wait.
The chain will launch a seasonal Pumpkin Spice Frosty and pumpkin spice cream cold brew beginning Sept. 12.
Go: Wendy's throughout Bucks and Montgomery Counties, including in Levittown, Langhorne, Warrington, Hatboro, Lansdale, Warminster, Newtown, Souderton, and Montgomeryville.
Dunkin' launches pumpkin spice menu for 2023
Dunkin’s pumpkin line-up is back, the company announced Aug. 16.
" It’s been 258 long days since pumpkin fans savored their last sweet taste of pumpkin at Dunkin’. Today, guests can indulge in the reintroduction of the Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte, Nutty Pumpkin Coffee and Pumpkin bakery line-up."
The menu includes a pumpkin cake donut, donut holes and pumpkin muffins. Dunkin' is also reintroducing its maple sugar bacon offerings for the season.
Along with the restaurant’s menu launch, Goldfish Dunkin’™ Pumpkin Spice Grahams will return to grocery stores this September.
When can I get pumpkin spice at Starbucks?
What would a PSL roundup be without mentioning Starbucks?
While the company hasn't yet announced its official release date for pumpkin lovers, the famous fall flavors are available in grocery stores nationwide.
Pick up seasonal creamers, K-Cups, cold brews and more at your local stores. Keep an eye out on your local cafe menus; pumpkin spice usually rolls out around the end of August.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
In addition to the fan favorite autumnal beverage, Krispy Kreme is doing what it does best with a menu of pumpkin spice donuts available for purchase.
The chain brought back classic fall favorites like its pumpkin spice cake donut and original glaze, but this year's menu also includes two new varieties: a pumpkin spice cheesecake swirl donut and a pumpkin spice maple pecan donut. Yum
Check back often as we update our list throughout the season.
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This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Pumpkin Spice season arrives early in Bucks County. Where to get yours
