This season, pumpkin spice NYC takes many forms—spiced lattes, decadent desserts, chilled brews, and cocktails that turn autumn into a ritual.

Autumn in New York does not just drift in with the turning leaves—it seeps into the city’s rhythm. You taste it in the first sip of a spiced latte, see it in the golden light through café windows, and feel it in bakeries unveiling their seasonal creations.

From Brooklyn’s neighborhood hideaways to Manhattan’s sleek cafés and cocktail bars, pumpkin emerges in everything from the familiar to the quietly inventive. This is a guide to the best pumpkin spice in NYC—a collection of pastries, lattes, cocktails, and even ice cream—each one an autumn vignette waiting to be savored.

✨ Editor’s Note

We have updated our pumpkin spice guide with new autumn arrivals across the city—from crisp, caramel-dipped fries to soft cinnamon buns that feel like a hug in pastry form.

New Pumpkin Spice Finds — October 2025

Autumn in New York never stops evolving. Just when you think you have tasted it all, new flavors appear—each with its own cozy twist. Here is what’s new since our September edition launched.

Bel-Fries

📍 Location: Multiple locations across New York City & at the Palisades Center Mall

At Bel-Fries, the humble fry becomes something to savor—crisp on the outside, tender within, and crafted for moments of indulgence. This autumn, their signature Belgian-style fries return with a seasonal flourish: Pumpkin Spice Fries with Dulce de Leche. Each bite mingles the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg with the smooth sweetness of caramel.

It is autumn comfort disguised as street food.
→ Explore Bel-Fries’ Seasonal Menu

Benji’s Buns

📍 Location: 122 Christopher Street – West Village, Manhattan

Tucked into the heart of the West Village, Benji’s Buns feels like a quiet act of comfort on a chilly day. The bakery is known for its rotating seasonal menu, and this autumn’s Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Bun is a sweet ode to nostalgia—soft, airy dough layered with cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove, then finished with a glossy caramel drizzle.

Order one with an espresso and watch the city slow outside the window — autumn rarely feels this tender.
→ Visit Benji’s Buns for Autumn Specials

The Good Batch

📍 Location: 936 Fulton Street – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

In Clinton Hill, The Good Batch bridges the line between bakery and ice cream shop with effortless charm. This season, they have introduced something playful yet refined: the Chocolate Pumpkin Crispy Ice Cream Sandwich. Two chocolate–caramel rice crispy cookies cradle a scoop of creamy pumpkin ice cream, striking a gentle harmony of crunch, spice, and sweetness.

Proof that pumpkin’s best moments are not always in a latte.
→ Discover The Good Batch’s Autumn Ice Cream Sandwich

Bunny & Bro Coffee

📍 Location: 20 West 43rd Street – Midtown West, Manhattan

Just off Bryant Park, Bunny & Bro Coffee brings back its signature Pumpkin Pie Cream Coffee—a seasonal favorite that tastes like the city’s softest mornings. Creamy, gently spiced, and layered with pumpkin warmth, it bridges the gap between late-summer brightness and the first crisp notes of autumn.

Settle into a corner seat and watch Midtown blur past—New York rarely feels this gentle.
→ Sip Bunny & Bro’s Pumpkin Pie Cream Coffee

Conwell Coffee Hall

📍 Location: 6 Hanover Street – Financial District, Manhattan

Housed in a restored banking hall in FiDi, Conwell Coffee Hall serves a Pumpkin Spice Latte as sophisticated as its surroundings. The blend leans into depth — nutmeg, clove, ginger, and cinnamon unfolding through rich espresso and creamy milk. Enjoy it hot or iced; either way, it captures the golden calm of early evenings downtown.

Stay a little while — the space itself feels like a quiet escape from the city’s pace.
→ Visit Conwell Coffee Hall for Their Autumn Latte

Autumn Indulgences Beyond Pumpkin

Autumn in New York unfolds in more than pumpkin spice. It is apples, caramel, cinnamon, and the scent of warmth that stays with you long after the cup is empty. And while we love pumpkin season as much as anyone, we could not resist sharing a few favorites that capture autumn’s magic in other ways.

Bakeri

📍 Location: Multiple locations [Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Ridgewood]

Stepping into Bakeri feels like walking straight into autumn — wood tables, golden light, and the scent of cardamom drifting through the air. This season, the beloved bakery revives two autumn favorites: the Apple + Brie on Baguette, a sweet-and-savory ode to the season layered with local apples and honey-drizzled Brie, and the Spiced Apple Cider Donuts, tender, sugar-dusted, and fragrant with cinnamon.

It is where fall afternoons linger, and simple things—like bread and butter—feel abundant again.
→ Taste Bakeri’s Seasonal Menu

MUD [Mudspot Restaurant with Garden]

📍 Location: 307 E 9th Street – East Village, Manhattan

A neighborhood institution since its Mudtruck days, MUD still captures everything people adore about the East Village—unpolished charm, good music, and coffee with soul. Its all-day brunch menu shifts gently with the season: French toast dusted with cinnamon, oatmeal with berries, and rotating taps that lean autumnal.

Find a seat in the back garden with something warm in hand—this is autumn, East Village style.
→ Experience Autumn at MUD

Pumpkin Spice NYC:
11 Places to Savor the Season

Mangia

📍 Location: Multiple locations across Manhattan [Flatiron, Midtown, Upper East Side]

At Mangia, pumpkin spice season goes savory as well as sweet. Their menu highlights include a Pumpkin Spice Ravioli—silky pasta folded around spiced pumpkin, finished with butter and sage. And seasonal treats like pumpkin spice chai lattes and traditional pumpkin pies. It is a reminder that pumpkin in New York is not only for cafés and dessert counters; here, it turns lunch into an autumn ritual.

Stop by midday when the bustle softens, and pair the ravioli with a cappuccino for an autumn pause that feels distinctly Manhattan.
→ Explore Mangia’s Pumpkin Spice Menu

Alice’s Tea Cup

📍 Location: Multiple locations — Upper East Side & Upper West Side

Whimsy meets comfort at Alice’s Tea Cup, where pumpkin pancakes turn breakfast into an autumn ritual. Made with real pumpkin purée, nutmeg, and cinnamon folded into buttermilk batter, the stack arrives warm and spiced, finished with butter and maple syrup. A cozy choice for a crisp autumn morning, especially when paired with one of their signature teas.

→ View Alice’s Tea Cup menu

Sweets & Things

📍 Location: 2715 Fulton Street — Highland Park, Brooklyn

A Highland Park treasure where Dominican tradition meets seasonal whimsy. The Pumpkin Spice Tres Leches is lush and nostalgic, soaked through with spiced milk, while the spiked Pumpkin Spice Coquito Tres Leches adds a rum-kissed warmth that feels like a holiday toast in dessert form.

Go late afternoon when the shop is quieter—the best moment to savor each bite without rush.
→ Visit Sweets & Things

🕒 Hours:

Monday

8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Tuesday

8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Wednesday

8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Thursday

8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Friday

8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Saturday

8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Sunday

8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Baked by Melissa

📍 Location: Multiple locations

The city’s cupcake darling turns pumpkin into a miniature art form. Their Pumpkin Spice Cupcake Pack—with flavors like Pumpkin Pie, Cinnamon, and Fudge Brownie—delivers autumn in two-bite bursts of sweetness.

Pick up a box to share, but save a Pumpkin Pie cupcake for yourself. A small indulgence that pairs beautifully with a mid-morning coffee.

→ Baked by Melissa

Lazy Suzy Cafe & Shop

📍 Location: 703 Hart Street — Bushwick, Brooklyn

Bushwick’s cozy corner for vintage charm and slow mornings. Their Pumpkin Spice Latte is a silky blend of espresso, milk, and warming spices—a seasonal favorite made for slow mornings.

Bushwick’s cozy corner for vintage charm and slow mornings. Their Pumpkin Spice Latte is a silky blend of espresso, milk, and warming spices—made for unhurried mornings.

Nab a window seat: soft light and street views make the café feel like a private atelier.
→ Visit Lazy Suzy

🕒 Hours:

Monday

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Tuesday

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Wednesday

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Thursday

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Sunday

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Outro NYC

📍 Location: 816 Broadway — Union Square, Manhattan

Union Square’s sleek caffeine haven, where the Pumpkin Spice Latte is treated with restraint and elegance. Topped with cinnamon and recommended with oat milk, it delivers warmth without overwhelming sweetness—a seasonal favorite that feels just right.

Pair it with their pumpkin spice loaf—tender and subtly spiced, a quiet pleasure on crisp mornings. Stop in before a Greenmarket stroll, and let the duo frame autumn in its most composed form.
→ Visit Outro NYC

🕒 Hours:

Monday

8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Tuesday

8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Wednesday

8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Thursday

8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Friday

8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Saturday

10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Sunday

10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Gregorys Coffee

📍 Location: Multiple locations across NYC | 🕒 Hours: vary by location

A homegrown chain that leans fully into autumn. The Pumpkin Spice Latte is a classic done right. The Smashing Pumpkin Cold Brew offers a chilled, spiced alternative. Add a Pumpkin Spice Muffin, and you have the full seasonal set.

It is best as a grab-and-go ritual before your commute—the muffin travels well, a small comfort waiting at your desk.
→ Visit Gregorys Coffee

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

📍 Location: Multiple scoop shops across NYC

Pumpkin, but made decadent. Their Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream swirls spiced creaminess with graham cracker crust, creating a dessert that feels both indulgent and nostalgic.

Order it in a waffle cone and take a slow walk—the contrast of cold ice cream and crisp air turns into its own autumn ritual. And if you want more frozen indulgences, explore the top ice cream shops in Brooklyn.
→ Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Art Bar

📍 Location: 52 Eighth Avenue — West Village, Manhattan

At Art Bar, autumn pours with a playful twist. The Pumpkin Pie Martini is a cocktail in dessert’s clothing — pumpkin spice folded into cream and spirits, topped with whipped cream for a nostalgic finish. For something sharper, the Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini arrives with a cinnamon-sugar rim, balancing rich coffee with seasonal spice.

Whether you are in the mood for cozy indulgence or a more caffeinated kick, Art Bar’s West Village glow makes both feel like a proper toast to the season.
→ See Art Bar’s cocktail menu

Loreley Beer Garden

📍 Location: 7 Rivington Street, Lower East Side, Manhattan

On the Lower East Side, Loreley transforms into a glowing autumn escape during Pumpkin Keg Season [through November 2], with festive décor, haunted touches, and a full lineup of seasonal drinks. Their Pumpkin Spice Martini blends the city’s espresso martini obsession with autumn’s favorite flavor—smooth, spiced, and indulgent under the garden’s cinematic string lights.

And beyond the kegs, Loreley runs an autumn Espresso Martini lineup available daily, with half-price pours every Sunday from noon to 2 PM. It is a reminder that Loreley is not just a beer garden; it is also a cocktail stop worth seeking out this season.

Go after sunset, when the vibe turns cozy and theatrical. Do not miss the 60oz Pumpkin Kegs filled with Southern Tier Pumking beer—festive, shareable, and made for autumn nights.
→ View Loreley’s menu

→ For another autumn cocktail experience, explore our Slow & Low Old Fashioned.

🕒 Hours:

Monday

5:00 pm – 12:00 am

Tuesday

5:00 pm – 12:00 am

Wednesday

5:00 pm – 1:00 am

Thursday

5:00 pm – 1:00 am

Friday

12:00 pm – 4:00 am

Saturday

12:00 pm – 4:00 am

Sunday

12:00 pm – 12:00 am

BeetleHouse NYC

📍 Location: 308 East 6th Street — East Village, Manhattan

At BeetleHouse, the spooky and the seasonal collide in the best possible way. Their cocktail menu includes The Jack O’ Latte—a sinister spin on the espresso martini, with pumpkin spice stirred into rich coffee and spirits, glowing with autumn mischief. The bar’s immersive, eerie atmosphere turns each sip into a story, especially as night falls and the space fills with theatrical energy.

Go late evening when the bar’s stage is set and the candles flicker.
→ See BeetleHouse’s drink menu

The Season, Savored

Pumpkin season in NYC is more than a flavor—it is a fleeting ritual woven into the city’s fabric. Each sip, bite, and scene is a reminder to slow down and catch the glow of autumn while it lasts.

Whether you are cradling a latte on a park bench or raising a spiced cocktail under string lights, these moments are the pulse of the season—brief, golden, and worth savoring.

And if you want to adventure further into autumn’s flavors, start with our [Autumn Treats in NYC] journey through the city’s sweetest seasonal moments.