If you’re ready to explore Bellevue’s coffee scene this fall season, we're ready to bow down to Her Majesty Pumpkin Spice Latte. This fall, local cafes are serving up a delightful mix of seasonal flavors that offer a cozy twist with and without the typical pumpkin base. I'm talking about Cheesecake, eggnog, and those delicious fresh-baked treats in the pastry display. Here’s where to find the best autumn-inspired brews and coffeeshop bites in Bellevue - gourmet, hand-crafted with love, and made by your local barista.
Pumpkin Spice and Fall Foliage at Copper Kettle Coffee
For a dreamy and cozy feeling of fall, visit the Bellevue Botanical Garden and enjoy it's beautiful fall colors while grabbing a cup of handcrafted specialty coffee from a female-owned coffee cart. The Copper Kettle Coffee Bar is located inside a beautifully preserved mid-century modern building. Along the walls, you'll find a bunch of nature-themed books ripe for the reading. This autumn, you'll find pumpkin spiced lattes, which pair perfectly with the Budapest Coffee Cake they carry from Macrina Bakery. As you exit, take some time to explore the gardens in the fall and visit the new Lost Bird Project exhibit.
New Seasonal Items at Bellden Cafe
Bellden Cafe's new seasonal menu has been highly anticipated, and it's finally revealed! From cozy pumpkin soup and chickpea curry to delightful lattes such as rosemary burnt honey, pistachio matcha, maple leaf, and so much more. Not everything has to be pumpkin spice to be nice, and there's plenty of fall coffeeshop flavors to try in this new menu release.
Cozy Coffeehouse Vibes at Third Culture Coffee
Near Downtown Bellevue Park, Third Culture Coffee's coffeehouse vibes are immaculate. Try their new rosemary syrup and mint syrup, both made in-house using whole ingredients, in their iced teas, lattes, and matcha. Sometimes, the doors are open after hours for special open mic nights, painting workshops, wine tasting pop-ups, and more.
Story Coffee's Honeycomb Toffee Candy Latte
At Story Coffee Bellevue, enjoy the charm of autumn in Bellevue. There's a spot dedicated for open mic nights, where stories are shared. This season, enjoy their house made honeycomb toffee candy with your latte. The Citrus Spice with orange and cardamom is a delight, and you'll also find some delicious fall-themed treats, like the Pumpkin Spice Mousse cake shaped like a pumpkin, or a Ghost Mousse Cake.
Eggnog and Pumpkin Spice at Mercury Coffee Co.
Coming in hot, Mercury Coffee Co. is bringing out the eggnog and pumpkin spice as the perfect fall latte duo. There's also a pumpkin cream cold brew and the new fall menu features a Pumpkin Muffin with a sweet creamy top, gluten-free Honeycrisp Apple & Streusel Muffins, and gluten-free pumpkin madeleines. Be sure to stop by the location next to their headquarters, where you'll be able to see all the baking and artisanal coffee beans processing in action!
Coffeeholic's Pumpkin Cheesecake Latte
On Main Street, Coffeeholic is cranking up the fall vibes to a 10 with their pumpkin cheesecake latte. Their menu features a wide variety of delicious creations to try, including plant-based Vietnamese coffee and menu items like Dubai Chocolate Latte, White-Hazel Latte, and Ube Egg Cream. The blended drinks are a dream, and there is also a selection of non-caffeinated beverages and snacks.
Matcha Magic's Twist on the PSL
Down the street, Matcha Magic on Main Street is adding reishi, collagen, and matcha to pumpkin spice for a conscious twist on our fall queen, the PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte).
Ready to fall for these flavorful finds? Give Bellevue’s coffee shops a try and sip your way into autumn, one unique brew at a time!
