Pumpkin Spice Delights: A Taste of Fall in Downtown Bellevue
October 17, 2024 - by Mackenzie Ault
Pumpkin season is in full swing, and downtown Bellevue is bursting with exciting and delicious ways to celebrate everyone’s favorite fall flavor. Local restaurants and cafes are elevating pumpkin to new heights this season with playful twists on classic treats and unexpected dishes. Explore these local spots for mouthwatering seasonal bites that just might become your new autumn obsession. Get ready to discover your next fall favorite!
Bellden Cafe
Featured Fall Item: Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL)
Famous for their mouthwatering selection of over-the-top toasts and bowls, Bellden Café also takes great pride in serving exceptional coffee. With fall in full swing, they’ve embraced the season by offering the beloved pumpkin spice latte. Every sip supports a good cause. Bellden Café donates 10% of all proceeds to local community organizations. You can feel good about indulging in your PSL.
Coffeeholic House
Featured Fall Item: Pumpkin Cheesecake Latte
Known for their signature Vietnamese coffee creations, Coffeeholic House had to hop on the pumpkin spice trend and make it their own with a little twist. Enjoy a pumpkin flavored latte topped with their special cheesecake foam and graham cracker crumbles.
Lady M
Featured Fall Item: Pumpkin Nuage
Lady M has taken pumpkin spice up a notch by blending the best parts of pumpkin pie and pumpkin cheesecake into one delicious treat. With a hint of cinnamon and a light cream cheese topping on a crushed graham cracker base, Pumpkin Nuage captures that cozy fall feeling in every bite. It’s the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving feast!
Lady Yum
Featured Fall Item: Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Macaron
Lady Yum is embracing the flavors of fall with their latest seasonal collection, featuring an array of fun and festive treats. This includes whimsical options like butterbeer and pear frangipane. No fall lineup would be complete without something pumpkin-inspired. They created the pumpkin cinnamon roll macaron, a delightful blend of warm pumpkin pie spices, gooey cinnamon roll, and a touch of cream cheese icing, capturing the feeling of autumn in every bite.
Nana's Green Tea
Featured Fall Item: Pumpkin Parfait
Nana's Green Tea showcases their creativity well beyond their famous matcha delights with a new fall offering: a decadent pumpkin parfait. This autumn treat features layers of house-made pumpkin mousse, cinnamon syrup, pumpkin spice ice cream, vanilla soft serve, and crunchy corn flakes. It’s finished with rich Kabocha paste, mochi, and candied Kabocha whipped cream, creating a perfect blend of flavors and textures that celebrate the season.
STK Steakhouse
Featured Fall Item: The whole menu! But no really, you have to try the Pumpkin Ravioli & King Krab
STK Steakhouse has taken pumpkin season to a whole new level with an entire menu dedicated to the beloved fall flavor. From starters to entrees, sides, desserts, and even cocktails, they've found inventive ways to infuse pumpkin into every course. They’ve even managed to work pumpkin into their ketchup to accompany their duck burger! And naturally, no pumpkin-inspired feast would be complete without finishing off with a slice of their irresistible pumpkin pie.
Bonus Tip: Pair it with a Pumpkin Mocha Martini