Fall is Pumpkin Spice Latte season. Call us basic, it’s no matter – when fall is in the air, we don’t care. If you’re searching for local alternatives to Starbucks to get your PSL fix, Houston is home to a cornucopia of delicious coffee shops, bakeries, and local stores that whip up not only fantastic Pumpkin Spice Lattes, but also creative and wonderful alternative fall-flavored beverages ranging from sweet potato lattes, campfire lattes, and more. Continue on to find out where to get the fall flavors and where to find the best Pumpkin Spice Latte in Houston this season!
1. Sinfull Bakery
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If indulging in pastries is a sin, then we’re full-on sinners. Sinfull Bakery, Houston’s pioneering 100% vegan bakery, crafts a delectable array of treats. While you may not find a Pumpkin Spice Latte here, you can certainly satisfy your pumpkin cravings with their Pumpkin Pie Latte, pumpkin cheesecake, cinnamon rolls, pop tarts, muffins, monkey bread, and kolaches.
Moreover, the bakery incorporates some of autumn’s less celebrated flavors into their menu, featuring brown sugar cinnamon pop tarts, apple pie, oatmeal raisin cookies, cinnamon roll lattes, and decadent cinnamon roll-infused hot chocolate garnished with marshmallows.
2. Sycamore Grounds Coffee
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Sycamore Grounds Coffee House, located in Houston, takes the art of coffee to another level, offering lattes adorned with frothy creations that are so exquisite, you might consider framing them rather than sipping. Their selection of hot beverages includes classics like Lattes, Chai Tea Lattes, and Cappuccinos, with seasonal delights like the beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte available during this time of year.
Additionally, you can indulge in pumpkin spice cones, muffins, brownies, and rolls to complement your drink. Each month, they showcase a new featured beverage, bakery item, and pie of the month. You even have the choice of selecting your own mug from their impressive collection. Moreover, Sycamore Grounds Coffee House exudes a cozy neighborhood coffee shop ambiance, complete with rustic decor that envelops you in warmth and comfort.
3. Siphon Coffee
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Alongside their siphon-brewed coffee, this cafe offers a meticulously crafted selection of other brewed and espresso-based drinks. You can enjoy their indulgent Chai Latte and Honey Cinnamon Lattes throughout the year, while the Gingerbread Latte, prepared with freshly sliced ginger, cinnamon sticks, molasses, cloves, and their in-house syrup, is ready to delight your taste buds just around the corner.
Throughout the fall, Siphon Coffee offers seasonal Pumpkin Spice Lattes, as well as an alluring Cereal Milk Latte – whole or oat milk latte infused with your favorite breakfast cereal.
4. Slowpokes
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A community establishment established by residents, Slowpokes delivers a diverse array of offerings, including coffee, beer, delicious food, and a well-curated wine collection. Their autumn highlights feature a delightful Pumpkin Chai Latte, churro donuts paired with apple butter, and a delectable assortment of baked treats sourced from Angela’s Oven, Kraftsmen Baking, Michael’s Cookie Jar, and various other providers.
5. Giant Leap Coffee
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Land yourself at Giant Leap Coffee station. Located in East End and now also Uptown Park, the space-themed coffee shuttle brews up a stellar assortment of coffees. When sweater weather begins to creep in, Giant Leap Coffee launches their seasonal sips menu, which includes The Spice Invader, Cafe Noir, and International Spice Station – a certified fall favorite.
6. The Coffee House at West End
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The Coffee House at West End is a three-story cafe and rooftop in the Washington Corridor. Housed in a historical building, The Coffee House at West End is one of the coziest places in town. In autumn times, the coffee house becomes even cozier through their delicious selection of fall drinks comprised of their Pumpkin Spice Latte, Cinnamon Maple Latte, Hot Honey Chai, and Apple Butter Chai Latte.
7. Agora
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Whether you’re seeking a comfortable spot to dive into a book, hunkering down to tackle some tasks, enjoying a chat with a friend over a glass of wine, or gearing up for a shopping expedition along Westheimer, Agora is your destination of choice. Adorned with antique furnishings and adorned with art replicas, the inviting wooden interior creates an ideal setting for sitting by a window and observing the bustling world outside – all this is to say that Agora is an idyllic stead to enjoy a Pumpkin Spice Latte.
8. Segundo Coffee Lab
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Nestled within its expansive and creatively industrial ambiance of Ironworks lies Segundo Coffee Lab. Beyond the usual coffee shop offerings like espressos, cappuccinos, iced coffees, and teas, Segundo offers a diverse selection of unique beverages, occasionally featuring Delta 8 and/or CBD-infused options.
9. Brass Tacks
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Get the essentials at Brass Tacks. Located in East Downtown, Brass Tacks is a stunning coffee shop, bar, and expansive patio. In addition to their established menu comprised of Charcoal Lattes, Texas Affogato – Bluebell Rocky Road with espresso, and Butterfly Lemonade, Brass Tacks rolls out a seasonal drink menu of Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Caramel Butter Chai Lattes, and Gingerbread Lattes.
10. Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co.
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Curveball coming. Buffalo Brewing Co. is a massive three-story, 28,000-square-foot establishment in Sawyer Yards. This is Houston’s proudly declared “most innovative brewery,” offering an impressive selection of imaginative and alluring brews, such as Coconut Mole, Bananas Foster, and Maple Chili Jam creations. During the fall, the brewery features a special seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte brew.