Sip of the Season: 5 Autumnal Brews From Local Coffee Shops

Looking for something nice beyond pumpkin spice? Check out these seasonal brews from 5 local coffee shops

Natalie Derks

1. PUMPKIN CHAI FROM KAHVI COFFEE HOUSE + CAFÉ

What’s brewing at Kahvi Coffee, a newer Eau Claire coffee shop located at 3830 Talmadge Road?  Pumpkin chai and pumpkin spice lattes! Stick with milk, or substitute oat, almond, or coconut milk for dairy-free options.  While you’re there, treat yourself to a warm kolache made by Bloomer’s Bohemian Ovens. 

2. MAPLE-NUT LATTE FROM 4:30AM COFFEEHOUSE

When it comes to Chippewa’s 4:30 AM Coffeehouse (608 N. Bridge St.), they have a “latte” of fall-inspired drinks.  Try the Autumn Harvest (salted caramel and hazelnut latte), maple nut latte, pumpkin spice latte, caramel apple latte, or pumpkin pie chai! Substitute oat milk or almond milk for dairy-free versions of these sweet treats. 

3. A TRADITIONAL PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE FROM THE GOAT COFFEE HOUSE

Can’t seem to find a pumpkin spice latte anywhere?  The Goat Coffee House (336 Water St.) offers pumpkin spice year-round! Head over whenever to get your autumn pick-me-up (and grab a sammie, too)! 

4. SPOOKY SWEETHEARTS COFFEE FROM BRIDGE STREET BREW

Cozy up with Bridge Street Brew’s (114 N Bridge St., Chippewa Falls) Spooky Sweethearts lineup!  Options include Jack and Sally (pumpkin pancake latte with whip and maple syrup), Gomez and Morticia (blackberry lavender mocha with black cocoa and glitter), Hannibal and Clarice (cinnamon roll latte with cinnamon toast crunch milk and vanilla glaze), and Lydia and Beetlejuice (butter pecan and ghost pepper latte with spiced brown sugar whip). 

5. MAYHEM FROM RACY D’LENES COFFEE SHOP

Racy’s (404 Riverside Ave.) always hits the spot. Current specials include Mayhem! (honey hazelnut latte with cayenne), Goldie Han (gold press, chai, and oat milk), and OmWomMomNom (white chocolate, caramel, honey cold press, and soy milk – served hot). Craving more? Warm up with the Dirty Chumpkin, a.k.a. dirty chai with pumpkin spice, or The Lumberjack, a hot maple- and brown sugar-filled latte that’ll give you all the warm and fuzzy fall feelings.