The Fall season in the Ann Arbor area offers some of the best experiences to enjoy, from the crisp air and vibrant, color-changing autumn glow to the opportunity to break out your favorite sweater, and, most importantly, the delicious seasonal flavors that we all love.
Vertex Coffee Roasters
1335 S University Ave, Ann Arbor
307 N River St, Ypsilanti
Featured Items:
- Jack o’ Latte
- Vertex Chaider
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Orange Cardamom Latte
Vertex offers a separate menu of Fall-themed drinks, each featuring their house-made sugars. This season, check out their punny beverages such as the Jack O’ Latte made with pumpkin spice syrup and pumpkin puree. With a handful of options to choose from, there’s no such thing as a bad choice at Vertex.
Hyperion Coffee
111 W Liberty St, Ann Arbor
306D N River St, Ypsilanti
Featured Items:
- Pumpkin Pie Latte
- Salted Maple Latte
- Blueberry Pancake Latte
- Blueberry Vanilla Matcha
Both Hyperion Coffee locations in Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor offer their special brands of seasonal deliciousness, with the Ypsilanti location crafting a Pumpkin Pie Latte for you to enjoy. Its Ann Arbor sibling has offered seasonal innovation with their Blueberry Pancake Latte, making their very own Fall in a cup.
Echelon
200 S Main St, Ann Arbor
Featured Items:
- Kale Salad
- Vegetable Salad
- Chargrilled Sea Bass
- Ginger Drink
- Pear Drink
Echelon offers a unique perspective on seasonal flavors, focusing on presenting autumn on a dinner plate rather than in a latte. Fans of seasonal ingredients will enjoy the changes made to their Kale Salad, made with grilled honeynut squash & celery root, a crisp blue cheese croquette and candied pecans. You can pair this with their new pear drink, made with St. George Spiced Pear Brandy, Rose Vermouth, and Cranberry Gin.
Nightcap
220 S Main St, Ann Arbor
Featured Items:
- Apple Cider Margarita
- Strawberry Basil Spritz
- Blood Orange Aperol Spritz
Nightcap, an Ann Arbor favorite bar, has built a reputation as a quality venue with its rotating drink menu, highlighted by seasonal flavors, and this Fall is no exception. For our 21+ crowd, enjoy their fresh Apple Cider Margarita or their Blood Orange Aperol Spritz.
Socotra Coffee House
3130 Packard St, Ann Arbor
Featured Items:
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Iced Pumpkin Chai Latte
- Pumpkin Matcha Latte
- Chocolate Chip
- Dubai Chocolate
- Biscoff bliss
This season, Socotra Coffee House is dedicated to satisfying your sweet tooth and coffee cravings. Beginning with their display of cookies, Socotra unveiled three new flavors this season, headlined by Dubai chocolate. While you satisfy those cravings, enjoy a sip of their Pumpkin Matcha Latte.
Cupsnchai Ann Arbor
214 S 4th Ave, Ann Arbor
Featured Items:
- Iced Pumpkin Chai Latte
- Iced Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte
- Caramel Apple Oat Matcha
Located in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor, Cupsnchai is a newcomer to the Ann Arbor area. Recognized as being an authentic South Asian Chai Cafe, this season, the cafe debuted its seasonal lineup with a tasty Caramel Apple Oat Matcha. While this restaurant offers everything from cold brews to Street Foods and desserts, this season you can enjoy all of the above while sipping on a freshly made Pumpkin Chai Latte.
Lowertown Bar & Cafe
1031 Broadway, Ann Arbor
Featured Items:
- Pumpkin Pie Espresso Martini
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
- The Cherry Bomb
Located in Lowertown Ann Arbor, the namesake Bar & Cafe gives this season a flavorful boost with its rotating roster of cocktails and Fall drinks. While they offer the classic Pumpkin Spice Latte, newcomers to the business can enjoy their unique Pumpkin Pie Espresso Martini made with dark rum and real pumpkin puree.
The Drip House Coffee
1336 S Main St, Ann Arbor
Featured Items:
- Salted Caramel Chai
- Iced Caramel Apple Butter Latte
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
Located just across from The Big House, The Drip House offers bold flavors that welcome the Fall season with open arms. Headlined by their Salted Caramel Chai, proceeds from this purchase will donate 50% of the proceeds to the Save a Heart Program at the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, so every order is tasty with a life-saving treat.
Aubree’s Ypsilanti
39 E Cross St #1972, Ypsilanti
Featured Items:
- Pumpkin Pie Shake
- Cinnamon Mule Cocktail
- Pumpkin Spice White Russian
- Caramel Apple Martini
- Pumpkin Pie Shooter
Fall flavors are in full swing in Ypsilanti, and Aubree’s highlights the season with desserts, such as their Pumpkin Pie Shake and adult beverage Caramel Apple Martini. The business, while known for its savory and fresh pizza, used this season to deliver strong seasonal taste.
Bird Dog Baking
100 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti
Featured Items:
- Apple Streusel Teacake
- Kombucha Squash
- Sweet Potato Pie Latte
Since opening in Ypsilanti, Bird Dog has quickly become one of the standard-bearers for baked goods and seasonal items. This mid-year season, Bird Dog has incorporated seasonal items into its usual menu, such as their teacake, which now boasts apple streusel. Of course, you can always go in to enjoy a Sweet Potato Pie Latte.
While the Ann Arbor area is full of Fall treats, this is only the beginning, as you can always experience the full scope of the seasonal experience at cider mills in the area, like Wiards Orchards, or in nearby cities like Dexter Cider Mill in Dexter or Wasem Fruit Farm in Milan.
Antonio Cooper is a freelance journalist from Detroit, Michigan. His coverage of music festivals and interviews with local celebrities appeared in The E-Current Magazine, The Detroit Metro Times, XXL Magazine, RichMagDigital, The Ann Arbor Observer, and Pop Magazine.
