Crisp mornings, cozy sweaters, and that unmistakable aroma in the air can only mean one thing: fall is almost here, and so is pumpkin spice season. For some of us, the first sip of a pumpkin spice latte (PSL, if you’re in the club) feels like its own holiday. Whether you crave that classic pumpkin kick or want to branch out into other fall flavors, we’ve rounded up the best spots in Middle Tennessee to get your seasonal fix.
Where To Get Your Pumpkin Spice Fix in Nashville
East Park Donuts & Coffee: East Park Donuts, tucked just off Main Street in East Nashville, is known for its creative lineup of specialty donuts and sweet treats. Their fall flavors will be rolling out soon—so you can bet pumpkin is on the horizon! While you wait, get into the autumn spirit with their salted caramel and s’mores donuts, or indulge in a caramel apple fritter that tastes like fall in every bite. And don’t forget to keep an eye on their Instagram for the latest seasonal announcements!
Parlor Doughnuts: Parlor Doughnuts has rolled out their fall menu, and it’s packed with cozy, harvest-inspired flavors! Alongside returning favorites, you’ll find new creations that celebrate the season—think butter pecan praline, pumpkin chai cheesecake, pumpkin spice cheesecake (keto-friendly), apple pie, and even a vegan/gluten-friendly caramel apple. To sip on, they’re serving up butterscotch, pumpkin, and apple-flavored drinks. Available now through the end of November, so don’t wait to get your fall fix!
Joanie’s: Starting Monday, September 8th, both Joanie’s locations will debut six new fall drinks and transform into a full fall wonderland—bringing autumn vibes a little early, no matter the weather outside.
Farm City Coffee at the Nashville Farmer’s Market: If you are visiting the Nashville Farmer’s Market, be sure and stop be Farm City Coffee with pumpkin flavored coffees! Choose from caramel pumpkin chai, pumpkin harvest spice latte, maple bourbon latte, or pumpkin cream cold brew. Release date TBA.
Brightside Bakeshop: Brightside Bakeshop keeps things fresh with a rotating, seasonally inspired pastry lineup you can follow via their social media or preorder site. While there’s no full fall menu published yet, they are offering a Pumpkin Spice Croissant—sugar-coated and pumpkin-spiced—as well as a Saturday-only Pumpkin Butter Croissant Knot, filled with pumpkin butter and coated in pumpkin pie spice. Keep an eye on their updates, because more autumnal treats could be popping up soon.
Scooter’s Coffee: Scooter’s Coffee has officially launched its fall menu, and it’s packed with cozy seasonal flavors. New this year is the Oatmeal Crème Pie Latte, available hot, iced, or blended, with warm oat and molasses notes inspired by the classic Little Debbie treat. Pumpkin lovers can enjoy returning favorites like the Pumpkin Caramelicious, Pumpkin Chai, Pumpkin Spice Latte, and the Pumpkin Cheesecake Bite, along with the new Pumpkin Crème Cold Brew made with slow-steeped cold brew, creamy pumpkin cold foam, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. For something a little different, the Caramel Apple Red Bull Infusion offers a caffeinated kick with tropical Red Bull Yellow Edition and green apple flavor, topped with Caramelicious cold foam and caramel drizzle, while the Caramel Apple Sparkling Float serves as a caffeine-free option with apple-infused soda, caramel float topping, whipped cream, and caramel drizzle.
Slow Hand Coffee + Bakeshop: This East Nashville gem, located off Gallatin, is the perfect spot for breakfast or lunch. While their full fall menu hasn’t been officially announced yet, they’ve already brought back a few seasonal favorites that are worth the trip. The pumpkin cream cheese muffin has returned, and their pumpkin pie latte—made with real pumpkin, warm spices, and brown sugar—is always a hit. For a plant-based option, the vegan sweet potato muffins are the perfect fall companion. Keep an eye out for more fall flavors soon, because this menu is one you won’t want to miss.
Just Love Coffee: With several locations across Middle Tennessee, this spot is known for its wide variety of delicious food and drinks. While their fall menu hasn’t been officially announced yet, you can count on their pumpkin spice latte—made with real pumpkin—to be a seasonal favorite worth waiting for.
Bongo Roasting Company: Bongo Roasting Company will soon release its Harvest Moon seasonal blend coffee (with notes of clementine, brown sugar, and spices in a medium roast). Available while supplies last online and in their cafes @fidonashville @bongojava @bongoeast!
Starbucks: I think Starbucks is a must on the list, because they are widely associated with the pumpkin spice latte! Starbucks will launch its 2025 fall menu on Tuesday, August 26, bringing back the iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte in hot, iced, and Frappuccino forms along with favorites like the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai, and Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte. New this year are the Pecan Oatmilk Cortado and savory Italian Sausage Egg Bites. In addition to drinks, Starbucks is also rolling out seasonal retail products such as Pumpkin Spice and Smoked Butterscotch coffee blends, a Fall Blend, ready-to-drink PSL options, Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew concentrate, and a variety of creamers, including non-dairy choices and a new Maple Pecan Latte-inspired non-dairy creamer.
Dunkin’ Donuts: Dunkin’ kicked off its 2025 fall menu nationwide on August 20, bringing back the beloved Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte (available hot or iced) alongside returning favorites like Pumpkin Doughnuts, Pumpkin Munchkins, the Maple Sugar Bacon Breakfast Sandwich, and the Braided Apple Pie. New additions include the indulgent Cereal N’ Milk Latte—a nostalgic mashup of espresso and marshmallow‑flavored cereal milk—as well as three Sabrina Carpenter–endorsed Daydream Refreshers (Strawberry, Mango, and Mixed Berry) made with oatmilk and cold foam. On the food side, fans can dig into freshly launched items like the Iced Pumpkin Loaf, Kreme Delight Donut, and Chipotle Loaded Hash Browns, plus the return of the value-packed $6 Meal Deal.!
Krispy Kreme: Krispy Kreme kicked off its 2025 fall lineup early, starting August 11, with the highly anticipated Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed doughnut returning for a full week—through August 17—followed by a seasonal Pumpkin Spice Cake doughnut, pumpkin‑flavored latte (available hot, iced, or frozen, complete with whipped cream and pumpkin pie seasoning), and pumpkin spice coffee (hot or iced), all available through November 27 at participating locations and select retail outlets.
Dutch Bros: Dutch Bros has already launched its 2025 fall menu, welcoming back fan favorites and introducing a new seasonal flavor. The ever-cozy Caramel Pumpkin Brûlée returns—loaded with pumpkin, salted caramel, their signature Soft Top®, pumpkin drizzle, and raw sugar sprinkles—available hot or iced as a latte, breve, freeze, chai, cold brew, or shake. The beloved Cookie Butter Latte is back too, with creamy cookie butter and drizzles wrapped in Soft Top® available as a latte, freeze, mocha, chai, or breve. New for this year is the Candied Cherry Rebel, a cherry-infused Rebel energy drink topped with a cherry float, offered blended, iced, or as a caffeine-free fizz—a playful new twist among the comforting classics. These fall picks are available now at Dutch Bros locations while supplies last.
IHOP: IHOP has brought back its beloved Pumpkin Spice Pancakes for a limited time this fall, featuring fluffy buttermilk pancakes made with real pumpkin and seasonal spices, topped with creamy whipped topping. Fans can choose from a short stack (two pancakes), a full stack (four pancakes), or a hearty Pumpkin Spice Combo served with eggs, hash browns, and bacon or sausage.
First Watch: First Watch’s 2025 fall menu brings on the cozy vibes with standout offerings like the Pumpkin Pancake Breakfast, Pumpkin Spice Donuts (warm cake donut holes tossed in pumpkin‑spiced sugar and lightly dusted with cinnamon sugar, served with salted caramel and crème anglaise for dipping), the hearty Maple Bacon Croissant Sandwich, Honey Chipotle Chicken Hash, and the fiery Blazing Dragon—each dish crafted to deliver the flavors of sweet, spice, and savory in delicious harmony.
The Dapper Owl: The Dapper Owl is a coffee shop in near downtown Murfreesboro, with the coolest vibes! Their fall menu releases on September 1, with some unique treats like made from scratch s’mores bars and a granny apple drink!
Dairy Queen: Dairy Queen’s Fall Treat Collection launches on August 29 at participating locations, featuring the return of the beloved Pumpkin Pie Blizzard, made with soft serve blended with real pumpkin pie pieces, whipped cream, and nutmeg, alongside two brand-new creations: the Caramel Toffee Cookie Blizzard, which combines caramel, toffee, and chewy cookie bits with soft serve, and the Maple Cookie Shake, a creamy milkshake swirled with maple cookie crumble and topped with whipped cream.
7-Eleven: The convenience store rolled out its pumpkin spice latte and coffee in early August, so you can grab your PSL fix while filling up the tank. Quick, easy, and perfectly pumpkin.
Jamba Juice: If you’re craving pumpkin spice but want a lighter, healthier option, Jamba Juice has you covered with their popular Pumpkin Smash smoothie. It comes in both a classic dairy version and a plant-based version made without dairy. The fall menu hasn’t officially been released yet, but keep an eye out—Pumpkin Smash is sure to make its return soon!
Poppy & Peep: Poppy & Peep is a father-daughter owned micro-chocolate factory, located near the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhoods. They will have their fall bon bons out soon, including spiced pumpkin, chai latte and apple cider caramel flavors! They also have a pumpkin vegan white chocolate bar. They would make great gifts for a special someone, or a treat for yourself!
Bell Buckle Coffee Shop: I highly suggest taking a day and driving down to Historic Bell Buckle for a day of antique shopping and a stop at this coffee shop!! They will have several pumpkin treats including a latte, muffins, moon pies, and cake!! They have caught my attention!
Hattie Jane’s Creamery: Hattie Jane’s Creamery, with multiple locations across Middle Tennessee, will soon be scooping up fall flavors that are as inventive as they are irresistible. This season, they’re serving a dairy‑free salted caramel swirl infused with locally made apple butter, alongside a rich Toasted S’mores flavor packed with homemade marshmallows, graham cracker crumbles, and fudge—perfect for cozy, crisp days ahead. While the full lineup isn’t officially announced yet, these autumnal varieties are already turning heads at their shops in Nashville, Murfreesboro, Columbia and Donelson.
Golly G’s Coffee, Ice Cream & Sweets: If you’re in Clarksville or just passing through, Golly G’s is known for rolling out cozy fall treats. Last year, they featured a Pumpkin Spice Sweet Roll every Friday morning, along with a pumpkin latte, shake, and cold brew starting September 6th. This year’s official release date hasn’t been announced yet, so be sure to check back for updates on when these seasonal favorites will return.
Andy’s Custard: With locations in Murfreesboro, Gallatin, Mt. Juliet, Smyrna and Spring Hill, Andy’s Custard is a real treat! They will release their Pumpkin Pie Concrete in mid-September! Other fall treats include a S’mores Jackhammer, and Apple Pie Concrete. They also have caramel apples now!
Mimi’s Cafe: Mimi’s Café is fully embracing autumn with a delightful fall menu featuring cozy, pumpkin-forward items for breakfast and beyond. You’ll find Pumpkin Griddlecakes—four spiced griddlecakes dusted with powdered sugar and served with eggs and your choice of protein—alongside a decadent Pumpkin Pain Perdu stuffed with pumpkin cream‑cheese filling. Bakery lovers can indulge in a Pumpkin Spice Muffin topped with cinnamon‑sugar crumble and vanilla icing, as well as a Pumpkin Spice Loaf. Rounding out the seasonal lineup are their fragrant Pumpkin Spice Latte, rich Pumpkin Crème Brûlée, and even festive fall cocktails like a Fall Sangria and Salted Caramel Mimosa, blending sweet and spice in every sip
Donut Country: Donut Country has been a Murfreesboro staple for generations, serving up classic, made-from-scratch donuts that locals love. This fall, their pumpkin spice cake donuts will be making a return to the menu—perfectly spiced and ideal for a taste of the season. If you’re in the ’Boro, be sure to stop by and grab one while they’re here!
Don’t forget to swing by the bakery at your local grocery store—this time of year, it’s the place to find irresistible pumpkin bread and muffins! Grocery shelves are also brimming with limited-time fall goodies: pack some Goldfish Dunkin’ Pumpkin Spice Grahams into your cart—they’re back for the season, blending pumpkin, donut glaze, and cozy spices like cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg, and available nationwide right now. The Laughing Cow just launched pumpkin spice cheese wedges, a unique sweet-and-savory spread that’s hitting major retailers. Califia Farms has expanded its seasonal offerings with multiple pumpkin-flavored products including a Pumpkin Spice Oat Barista Blend, Almond Latte, Almond Creamer, and a fragrant Pumpkin Spice Latte Cold Brew made with real pumpkin and almond milk. For an extra protein boost, look for the limited-edition Premier Protein Pumpkin Spice shake, delivering 30 grams of protein with just 160 calories and no added sugars. Fans of RXBAR will be happy to know the Pumpkin Spice protein bar—packed with egg whites, nuts, dates, and cozy spices—is back in stores.
Whether you’re stocking your home pantry, snacking on the go, or looking for healthier pumpkin indulgences, your neighborhood grocery store has you covered with plenty of seasonal flavor!
