Well hello, pumpkins & Happy Hotober to you! Fall 2020 is finally here, well, kind of. It’s not quite sweater weather, but the season still calls for the flavors of fall. And Irving has some standout seasonal sips and bites you need to know about right now. Even if you’re not a “Pumpkin Spice Everything Lover,” you’ll find all kinds of creative fare to fall in love with at these Irving favorites. 

Spice Things Up with these Coffee Creations

Argentina Bakery Serves a Warm Hug in a Mug

Argentina Bakery  is one part coffee house; one part international grocery store; two parts bakery. The cakes are beautiful, but the stars of this seasonal show are Pumpkin Pie Latte and Pumpkin Caramel Macchiato. But you can always have your cake and eat it with your latte! 

Get Spicy at Fiction Coffee Las Colinas

As temperatures start to cool down, the baristas at Fiction Coffee have turned up the creative heat on tempting coffee and tea beverages that combine seriously spicy and tantalizing ingredients. FACT:  The Goblet of Fire adds hellfire syrup (habanero and maple syrup) and brown sugar to their double espresso brew... with coco on top. And Mr. Tumnus is a delicious fall drink made with an in house syrup of cinnamon, black pepper, cardamom, fennel and allspice. Spice, spice baby! 

La Crème is the Pick of the Patch for your PJs

There’s no storefront, but this Irving-based business delivers their pumpkin-flavored treats straight to your door for you to stay cozy while brewing at home. Celebrate the return of their Pumpkin Spice coffee and award-winning Pumpkin Spice Oolong tea. Order now. 

Fall Treats to Sweeten’ the Season

Joe’s -  Pumpkin Pancakes & Pie, Oh My!

Joe’s Coffee Shop is “where Irving Meets and Eats” Pumpkin Pancakes and Pumpkin Pie for breakfast, lunch and dinner! 

Chicken Salad Chick - Keep Your Eye on the Pie

Chicken Salad Chick will have you falling for their seasonal pumpkin cheesecake pie and scrumptious frosted buttercream cookies perfect for your little chicks!

Creamistry- Pumpkin Spice & Everything Ice

Pumpkin Spice is BACK for a limited time at Creamistry! Have it three ways - It’s available as a custom scoop, NitroShake or in a signature Pumpkin Pie Creation made with layers of Pumpkin Spice ice cream, graham cracker crust crumble and caramel. 

Empa Mundo has Special Fillings for You 

Empa Mundo is truly the World of Empanadas right here in Irving. These stuffed Argentine pastries are the best of the best with both savory and sweet selections including your fall faves, Pumpkin & Marshmallow and Sweet Potato & Marshmallow. 

Sweet Dreams are Made of Cheese (cake) at Grimaldi’s 

If you’re over pumpkin spice, head to Grimaldi’s in the Toyota Music Factory for their fall menu that features a decadent Caramel Apple Cheesecake - rich caramel and green apple cheesecake topped with a swirl of delicious caramel and whipped cream.

Pacific Table - Yes Please We’ll Have S’more

Pacific Table makes all their delicious desserts in house including their Pot de Crème. Flavors change seasonally, and this fall calls for Chocolate S'mores! How bout dessert by the fire...pit!

Smoothies & Bowls Give you Pumpkin to Talk About 

How ‘Bout Them Apples at Vitality Bowls!

Fall into fresh flavors and healthy eats at  Vitality Bowls. October’s Bowl of the Month is none other than apple pie, but rumor has it November’s bowl of the month will be Pumpkin (pictured above)!

Fallin’ in Love with Nekter

Share a smoothie or a Seasonal Pumpkin Immunity Bowl from Nekter Juice Bar. It’s filled with all the fall flavors you've been craving like apples, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice and  includes a creamy layer of @thecollaborative plant-based vanilla yogurt alternative. Not to mention it’s packed with 16g of protein AND it's high in vitamins A & C, plus fiber! 🤗

Cozy Soups for the Soul

VIsit Hugo’s Invitados for a Warm Soup-rise! 

In addition to Hugo’s daily house favorites, they’re serving up seasonal bowls of something special every day, all courtesy of Executive Chef @chefnataliocharles! 

Pumpkin is not the Only Gourd in Town 

Put on your chef’s hat and apron and whip up Irving Convention Center Chef Eduardo’s Soup-erb Butternut Squash Soup!

Chef Eduardo's Souperb Butternut Squash Soup

 

Bites, Brews & Boos

Seasonal Specials? The Ginger Man Can

Make your way to Water Street and join The Ginger Man for a pretzel with beer cheese or a jalapeno cheddar sausage with kraut. Pair your German fare with one or two of their  Oktoberfest beers! Choose from Hofbräuhaus München - Das Original, Spaten, Real Ale Brewing Company, Paulaner and Weihenstephan USA.

Oktoberfest Party in the Haus... the Yard House!

Enjoy Six Oktoberfest beers in a souvenir stein at the Yard House through October 18th. Find all the detes here including the beers being offered, their descriptions and pairing suggestions. Take the party home with the Yard Haus Oktoberfest Spotify playlist. So cool. Who knew they have a whole library of music from their house to stream at yours! 

Fall into Farm-Fresh Flavors & Seasonal Sips at Whiskey Cake 

Kick off the season at Whiskey Cake with a Fall Roast Whiskey Cocktail (or any of the other mixologist’s fall libations) while you peruse the seasonal menu options like Cauliflower Browned Butter Soup, Roasted Butternut-Turmeric Hummus or Rotisserie Chicken & Kale with cranberries, goat cheese and pumpkin seeds! 

No Tricks, Just Treats & Eats at Wegrazedallas

Reasonably priced and beautifully composed  Charcuterie Boxes delivered for free. Um, yes please! Boxes include seasonal meats and cheeses, nuts,  crackers, bread, fresh and dried fruits, veggies, olives, spreads and sweets. Plus, they’re tied up with lovely fresh flowers. A birdie told me that a featured  fall-themed box is coming next month, but WeGrazeDallas is taking orders NOW for their Halloween themed box! Plus, they’re doing a giveaway. Get all the gory details and take note, Monday, October 16 is the deadline for entry.

Fall Fun for Fido at Homegrown Hounds

Don’t forget fall treats and fun for your furry friends! Homegrown Hounds is hosting a HOWLoween party for pups where they can bob for treats on October 22nd! 

Texican Court Has All the Fall Feels 

Fall’s Finest Glamping 

Fire pits, stars, s’mores, beers and more! Why camp, when you can glamp? Fall into savings when you book your fall getaway or glamping package now. 

From diners to fine dining and  breakfast to dessert, your sure to find something to nibble, nosh, slurp or sip in anticipation of chillier weather. 

Happy Fall Y'all!