We’re on the hunt for all things pumpkin at Baton Rouge restaurants and bars
October is finally here, and with it comes the return of all things pumpkin. Of course, Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte dominates the pumpkin scene, but there are plenty of local options to celebrate this seasonal gourd. Head to your bar, bakery or restaurant of choice to savor the season of the pumpkin.
Here’s a sampling of pumpkin treats we’ve found around Baton Rouge.
SWEET
Strands Café’s Pumpkin Cheesecake Croissants: The adorable downtown cafe makes these fluffy, flaky, heavenly pumpkin cheesecake croissants fresh from scratch every morning.
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Cupcake Allie’s Pumpkin Spice & Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes: This cupcake kitchen is taking off, and their seasonal varieties are always creative. For fall, Cupcake Allie offers two pumpkin-themed cupcakes available by order: pumpkin spice and pumpkin cheesecake.
Brew Ha-Ha’s Pumpkin Spice Pie Balls: Brew Ha-Ha may be famous for their cake balls, but these pie balls are exactly what you need to kickstart your autumn.
Mr. Ronnie’s Pumpkin Spice Donuts: Breakfast and pumpkins come together with these pumpkin spice cake donuts from Mr. Ronnie’s Famous Hot Donuts.
Ambrosia’s Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake: This Baton Rouge go-to dessert destination is dishing up a decadent pumpkin spice cheesecake this fall that will best any Halloween candy.
Nothing Bundt Cakes’ Pumpkin Spice Cake: Beginning in October, Nothing Bundt cakes offers pumpkin spice Bundtlets in the store every day, and you can place an order for a full-size cake to spice up your holiday parties.
SAVORY
Latil’s Landing’s Bisque of Curried Pumpkin, Crawfish & Corn: Part of the Houmas House family, Latil’s Landing serves up this hearty soup that brings a little heat to pumpkin with the traditional Louisiana touch of crawfish and corn.
Bonefish Grill’s Swordfish & Pumpkin Ravioli: Grilled swordfish and pumpkin might not be the most expected combo, but Bonefish Grill brings them together via a ravioli dish flavored with shallots, sage and feta.
Bin 77’s Brown Sugar & Five Spice Duck Breast with Pumpkin Puree: Bin 77 loves to elevate Cajun cuisine, and this dish from their bistro menu has the flavors to prove it. The duck breast comes with foie gras and sweetbread dirty rice, fermented greens, lingonberry jam and a delicious pumpkin puree.
BEVERAGES
CC’s Coffee House’s Pumpkin Pie Latte & Mochasippi: For a more homegrown coffee shop than Starbucks, pull up to the drive-thru and pick up the sumptuous pumpkin pie latte or Mochasippi at CC’s.
Red Stick Spice Co.’s Pumpkin Spice Tea: This Baton Rouge spot for tea enthusiasts carries a special seasonal pumpkin spice blend for a limited time during the fall months. Pick up a packet or have Red Stick Spice include it in a gift package this holiday season.
Crown Valley Imperial Pumpkin Smash Stout at The Chimes: This brew out of Missouri combines elements of a stout and an ale with notes of chocolate, ginger and cinnamon.
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Terrapin Pumpkinfest at The Pelican House: With cinnamon, ginger, allspice and cloves, this German-style brew made with real pumpkin comes from Athens, Georgia.
Southern Tier Brewing Co. Pumking at Corporate Brew & Draft: Corporate will introduce several pumpkin brews to their lineup throughout October, but few have the clout of the legendary Pumking from Southern Tier Brewing, based out of Lakewood, New York.
Rogue Farms Pumpkin Patch Ale at Bin Q Liquor: If you’re looking for some bombers to share with that special beer-loving someone in the autumn months, Bin Q has several pumpkin iterations. The 22-ounce Pumpkin Patch Ale from Oregon’s Rogue Farms complements pumpkin with natural ingredients like orange peel, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, vanilla, ginger and nutmeg.