It’s officially fall! And you know what that means… it’s pumpkin season! Time for all things pumpkin spice, apple, and all the cozy fall flavors! Did you know that some of your favorite local restaurants and bakeries put their own spin on the classic fall flavors? We created a list of some of the top spots to taste the fall flavors in Wilmington! Check it out:

Food:
- Riverfront Bakery – The buttery, flaky cinnamon apple turnover from The Riverfront Bakery is a delightful taste of autumn. Filled with tender, spiced apples and encased in golden pastry, it strikes the perfect balance of warmth and sweetness. Make sure to grab one of these seasonal treats while they’re fresh out of the oven! Our It’s Time Reporter Jill recommended this one! She gave it a 9/10!
- Kid Shelleen’s Charcoal House & Saloon – Check out their Butternut Squash Salad for something lighter this fall! With honey goat cheese and orange-cinnamon dressing, it’s the perfect combination of sweet and spiced.
- Dead Presidents – We had to throw this one in here because who doesn’t love Dead Presidents! They have a seasonal menu coming soon, so make sure to keep an eye on it! You won’t want to miss that!
Drinks:
- Faire Cafe – If pumpkin isn’t your vibe head over to Faire Cafe! They are THE spot for all the applelovers out there. Try their apple sage latte for your morning coffee or their chai spiced apple cider for a delicious pick me up.
- Brew HaHa – What’s cozier than being at a pumpkin patch? Tasting one! Try Brew HaHa’s Pumpkin Patch latte, flavored with pumpkin spice and white mocha. They also have a Harvest Moon latte, with pumpkin, caramel, and white mocha flavors.
- Kaffe Karma – What would a pancake taste like as a latte? Head over to Kaffe Karma to give it a try! Kaffe Karma’s seasonal items are to die for! Try their Banana Chocolate Chip Pancake latte! Our It’s Time Reporter Kerriann recommended this one! Check out her video.

Pumpkin Martini from Hummingbird to Mars
Alcoholic Beverages:
- Hummingbird to Mars – Hummingbird to Mars’ Pumpkin Martini is the perfect fall cocktail, blending smooth brandy with rich pumpkin and vanilla liqueur. Topped with a nutmeg pumpkin, it’s like sipping on fall! Don’t miss this cozy seasonal treat while it lasts! Our It’s Time Reporter Jill recommended this one! She gave it a 10/10!
- Iron Hill Brewery – Where are all our beer lovers at? Iron Hill Brewery has a scrumptious Pumpkin Ale Beer spiced with traditional pumpkin pie spices and vanilla. Our It’s Time Reporter Khalil recommended this one!