Fall is in full-force, and we’ve got the tea on where to get the best autumnal drinks from local coffee shops and cafes.
Rostov’s Coffee and Tea, The Fan
Richmond’s first coffee roaster has a pumpkin spice latte, blackberry cobbler latte, and fruit refresher in time for the fall.
Sefton Coffee Co., City Center
Enjoy an autumnal latte with one of Sefton’s house-made flavorings, which include cinnamon vanilla and honey breve.
The Smoky Mug, Barton Heights
Try the Thai sweet cram, black forest mocha, or pumpkin spice latte at this Northside shop — or satisfy your sweet tooth with a pumpkin spice affogato.
Blanchard’s Coffee, multiple locations
This fall’s signature drinks include an autumn spice latte and a miso brown sugar latte. Bonus: Top any iced drink with Earl Grey cold foam.
Riverbend Roastery, Church Hill
The blueberry au lait promises to taste like a blueberry pie in a cup — or go for the salty pumpkin shaken espresso for a twist on the classic fall flavor.
Ironclad Coffee Roasters, multiple locations
The Vermont Sugarmaker is made with Bare-Knuckle Espresso, vanilla, maple syrup, and freshly grated nutmeg. It’s then smoked with pecan hardwood and garnished with a strip of candied maple sugar bacon. And that’s just the start of the fall menu.
Stir Crazy Cafe, Bellevue
The chai apple cider is a standout on the seasonal menu. You can also try the Cellar Door latte with maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon, or the Pollinator — an oat milk latte with honey, lavender, cardamom, and cinnamon.
Lift Coffee Shop & Cafe, Jackson Ward
For a fall twist, try the Mayan Mocha latte with chocolate, cayenne, and a dash of cinnamon.
Greenbriar Cafe & Coffeehouse, The Fan
The October drink menu at this VCU-area cafe includes a candy corn latte, Sleepy Hollow tea latte, Great Pumpkin chai, and a pumpkin spice hot chocolate.
Reviresco Coffee, West End
The fall menu includes a honey cardamom latte, caramel spiced cider, and a pecan pie latte.
Alchemy Coffee, Carver
The spiced maple pumpkin latte is made with real pumpkin — try it before October ends.
Pi’s Coffee, mobile
Find this truck at community events around town and try the apple chai-der for a delicious sip of fall.
Coalesce Coffee, mobile
This on-the-go barista has a pumpkin chai.
Guide Roasting Company, Midlothian
Try the pumpkin pie latte at this Southside shop.
Thirsty for more? Check out our guide to local coffee shops.
