The first pumpkin coffee of the season always has a way of making fall feel official. Add an apple donut topped with caramel and crisp streusel, and even an ordinary coffee break feels a bit cozier.
Pumpkin and apple are closely tied to the fall harvest, but that’s only a slice of their appeal. From warming coffee drinks to buttery pastries and caramel apple desserts, these familiar flavors give us plenty of delicious reasons to embrace the season.
Why Are Pumpkin and Apple the Flavors of Fall?
Pumpkin and apple flavors are tied to fall harvest traditions and have become seasonal favorites in everything from baked goods to coffee drinks.
Pumpkin has deep roots in American fall traditions, appearing in everything from savory dishes to pies and other desserts. Its mild flavor also works naturally with cinnamon and other warm spices. Add coffee to the combination, and you have a drink or pastry that feels especially inviting when the weather starts to cool.
Fall is also peak apple season. Apples bring a sweet-tart flavor to donuts, waffles, tarts, and layered desserts. Pair them with rich caramel and crunchy streusel, and you get a satisfying balance of fruit, sweetness, and texture.
So Why Do We Get Excited When They Come Back?
Part of the excitement of fall is the ritual: ordering your favorite pumpkin coffee, visiting the local bakery cafe as the weather cools, or bringing seasonal pastries home to share.
Because these flavors return with the season, their arrival can make familiar routines feel special again. A morning coffee becomes a small celebration of fall, while a box of apple or pumpkin pastries gives friends, families, and coworkers something new to enjoy together.
Fall Favorites We’re Baking This Season
Our fall collection brings pumpkin, apple, caramel, and warm spices to an assortment of drinks and pastries. Whether you’re looking for a new coffee order or something sweet to share, there are plenty of seasonal options to explore.
Pumpkin Favorites
Our pumpkin collection includes both beverages and pastries, so you can enjoy the season’s signature flavor in whatever form suits the moment. Warm spices add that extra touch of comfort, while flaky pastry, creamy fillings, and rich coffee provide plenty of variety.
Pumpkin Streusel Latte
Espresso and steamed milk are swirled with pumpkin spice and sprinkled with cinnamon streusel.
Pumpkin Chai Oatmilk Latte
Aromatic chai, pumpkin spice, and oatmilk come together beneath a final dusting of pumpkin spice.
Pumpkin Sweet Cream Cold Brew
Cold brew with pumpkin spice is topped with smooth sweet cream and finished with pumpkin spice.
Pumpkin Cheese Danish
A golden, buttery pastry is filled with pumpkin and sweet cream cheese, then finished with a drizzle of icing.
Pumpkin Spice Cruffin
This flaky croissant-muffin has pumpkin spice filling, topped with pumpkin icing and a sprinkling of pumpkin seeds.
Pumpkin Streusel Tart
A buttery tart shell is filled with pumpkin spice filling, then topped with streusel and an icing drizzle.
Apple Favorites
If apples are your favorite fall flavor, this collection offers plenty of ways to enjoy it. Sweet-tart apples meet buttery pastry, caramel drizzle, and crisp streusel in treats made for coffee breaks, dessert, or to share at home or work.
Caramel Apple Streusel Donut
Our signature King Cream Donut is filled with cinnamon apple and finished with rich caramel drizzle and streusel.
Caramel Apple Streusel Waffle
A Liège-style Belgian waffle is topped with cinnamon apple filling, streusel, and caramel drizzle.
Caramel Apple Streusel Tart
A buttery tart shell is filled with cinnamon apple, topped with streusel, and finished with caramel.
Caramel Apple Streusel Trifle
Vanilla cake, pastry cream, and cinnamon apples are layered together and finished with streusel topping and rich caramel.
Caramel Apple Macchiato
Espresso and steamed milk are swirled with caramel apple and topped with caramel sauce.
What Pairs Best With Fall Coffee Drinks?
The right pastry can bring out the warm spices, fruit, or caramel notes in your drink. Here are our top three combinations:
- Pumpkin Streusel Latte + Pumpkin Cheese Danish: The latte’s warm spice complements the Danish’s creamy filling and buttery pastry.
- Pumpkin Sweet Cream Cold Brew + Pumpkin Spice Cruffin: Smooth cold brew balances the cruffin’s flaky layers, sweet icing, and pumpkin spice filling.
- Caramel Apple Macchiato + Caramel Apple Streusel Donut: Shared caramel and cinnamon apple notes connect the pairing, while the espresso helps balance the sweetness.
Fall Flavors for a Crowd
Fall brings people together, and the season’s flavors are easy to share. Two catering boxes package our fall favorites for the office, the classroom, or the kitchen table — order ahead online or at your local bakery cafe.
- Tart Box (6 pcs): An assortment of our buttery fall tarts — Pumpkin Streusel, Caramel Apple Streusel, and Pecan.
- Caramel Apple Streusel Trifle Cups (6 pk): Individually portioned trifles layered with sponge cake, cinnamon apples, pastry cream, rich caramel, and streusel.
- Caramel Apple Streusel Trifle: The same layers in a full-size trifle, ready to scoop and serve at the table.
- Carrot Cake: A warm-spiced classic that rounds out any fall spread.
Find Your Fall Favorites at Paris Baguette
With pumpkin spice, apple, caramel, and streusel across the menu, there’s more than one way to enjoy the season. Start with a coffee, add a pastry that complements it, or choose a few treats to share and compare.
Whether you prefer something warm and creamy, cold and smooth, or buttery and crisp, your next fall favorite may be waiting for you at your local Paris Baguette bakery cafe. Stop by to explore this season’s menu.
