Ah, pumpkin spice season. Some love it and some love to hate it, but either way pumpkin spice season has become an autumn tradition. Here is a list of downtown Durham Region cafés and restaurants where you can indulge in your pumpkin spice passion. From pumpkin donuts, scones and even pumpkin tarts, we’ve built you a pumpkin spice bucket list to enjoy!
When venturing out, why not make a day of exploring, by visiting one of the many curated downtown adventures in the 11 Downtown Adventures for Any Occasion blog. Don’t forget to follow @DurhamTourism on social media and tag us in your downtown adventures.
The Shortis|s Cafe|Bar
375 Simcoe Street, Beaverton
Must try: Pumpkin pie cruffins (cross between a croissant and muffin)
The Toasted Walnut
50 King Street East, Bowmanville
Must try: Pumpkin cheesecake
The Goodberry
55 Baldwin Street, Brooklin
Must try: Pumpkin spice scones or pumpkin spice tea
Sift
109 King Avenue West, Newcastle
Must try: Pumpkin cream cold brew
Choko-Mocko
71 Station Street, Unit 2, Ajax
Must try: Gluten free pumpkin Boston cream donuts or gluten free pumpkin cinnamon rolls
Oshawa House Café
62 King Street West, Oshawa
Must try: Pumpkin spice frappe
The Perfect Scoop
158 Water Street, Port Perry
Must try: Pumpkin spice cheesecake gelato
River Street Café
93 River Street, Sunderland
Must try: Pumpkin spiced latte
Annina’s Bakeshop & Café
300 Durham Regional Highway 47, Goodwood
Must try: Pumpkin tarts
Brock St. Espresso
131 Brock Street South, Whitby
Must try: Vegan pumpkin choco chip loaf
Social Grounds
1 Cameron Street West, Cannington
Must try: Pumpkin spice muffin
Honourable mention:
Chuuk
774 Liverpool Road, Pickering
Must try: Veganos Tacos made with seed chorizo (includes pumpkin seeds) or their Sikil Pac Salad which has toasted pumpkin seeds