The air is finally cooling (a little), and local coffee shops are leaning into the season with cozy, creative, and some unexpected fall flavors. From spiced pumpkin lattes to maple matchas and cider-inspired creations, these cafés are crafting drinks that capture the warmth of autumn — even if the Florida sunshine says otherwise.
Here’s your guide to this season’s best fall-inspired coffee and tea drink spots.
Deeply Coffee (Winter Garden)
Located in Downtown Winter Garden, Deeply Coffee blends minimalist design with a sense of community and calm. Each drink feels intentionally crafted with every sip being rich, balanced, and comforting. This fall, they’re embracing cozy flavors and playful twists on tradition, offering drinks that feel like sweater weather in a cup, even on a sunny Florida afternoon.
Fall Flavors to Try:
- Carrot Cake Latte: Maple syrup, Sea Salt, Spices, Espresso, Milk of Choice, Carrot Cake Cold Foam.
- Mango Lassi Matcha: Mango, Cardamom, Coconut Yogurt, Oat Milk, Nekohama MAtcha Rose Buds.
- Apple Cider Espresso Tonic
- Hazelnut Hojicha: Hazelnut, Milk of Choice, Nekohama Hojicha, Fresh Ground Nutmeg.
Filigree Coffee (Winter Garden)
Tucked inside Home State Brewing at Hamlin Town Center, Filigree Coffee is a multi-roaster specialty café committed to the craft of coffee and community. Filigree pairs its drinks with fresh pastries baked in collaboration with Buttermilk Bakery. This fall, their menu pivots to showcase house-made ingredients and seasonal nuance, with flavors that play between crisp fruit, warm spices, and creamy tradition.
Fall Flavors to Try:
- Fig Jam Matcha: House-made Fig Jam Syrup, Milk of Choice, Ceremonial grade Matcha.
- Cascara Soda: House-made fresh Orange Cascara Syrup, Topo Chico, Dehydrated Orange.
- Pear Soda: House-made Pear Syrup, Sparkling Water, Dehydrated Pear.
- Carrot Cake Cold Brew: House-made carrot syrup, Cold Brew, Cream Cheese Cold Foam, fresh Nutmeg.
- Pumpkin Butternut Spice Latte: PH Pumpkin Butternut Spice Syrup, Espresso, Spice Mix, Milk of Choice.
Fable Coffee (Alafaya)
If fairy tales had coffee shops, Fable would be one of them. With whimsical names and inventive ingredients, this Alafaya favorite turns each latte into a story worth sipping. Their fall lineup is full of nostalgia and creativity, combining childhood flavors with cozy café craftsmanship.
Fall Flavors to Try:
- Fabled Pumpkin Spice Latte: Espresso, condensed milk, housemade pumpkin spice sauce, hazelnut, pumpkin spice garnish.
- Toasted Marshmallow Latte: Espresso, milk, cupcake syrup, toasted marshmallow cold foam, marshmallow garnish.
- Banana Chai Latte: Chai, milk, banana puree, brown sugar, condensed milk cinnamon garnish.
- Apple “Chai-der” Cider: Apple syrup, lemon juice, chai, cinnamon.
- Apple Crumble Latte: Espresso, milk, caramel, apple syrup, butter cookies crumble, cinnamon sugar.
Qreate Coffee (Orlando)
A spot for artists, students, and creatives, Qreate pairs modern design with inventive drink concepts. Their fall lineup feels like a coffeehouse experiment gone perfectly right. It is full of earthy, creamy, and spiced creations that taste like inspiration.
Fall Flavors to Try:
- Sweet Potato Latte: House-made blend of Sweet Potato Purée, Brown Sugar, Two Shots of Espresso, Toasted Marshmallow.
- White Pumpkin Latte: Espresso, White Chocolate, Pumpkin Pie Sauce, Cinnamon.
- Maple Matcha: Matcha, All-spice, Pure Maple Syrup.
- Pumpkin Matcha: Matcha, Pumpkin Pie Sauce, Pumpkin Drizzle.
- Smokin’ Hot Date: Espresso, Date Caramel, Lightly Smoked.
- Pump-King Cold Brew: Cold Brew, Pumpkin Pie Foam, Cinnamon.
Lucid Beans (Orlando)
Step into Lucid Beans and you’ll find a coffee shop that feels like a cozy fantasy novel come to life. Their themed fall drinks borrow from the world of The Lord of the Rings, pairing playful names with rich, comforting flavors that taste like home.
Fall Flavors to Try:
- Shire Cider: Ginger beer, Blackberry, Spice, Blackberry Garnish.
- Pumpkin Spiced Cappuccino: Pumpkin, Spice, Cappuccino.
- Pumpkin King: Real Pumpkin, Decadent Chocolate, Espresso, Vegan Sweet Cream.
- Prancing Pony: Latte, Purple Sweet Potato, Vanilla, Violet Cold Foam.
3 Birds Cafe (Winter Garden)
Just a short stroll from Plant Street Market, 3 Birds Café is known for its sunny charm and homemade feel. Their fall menu brings dessert-inspired drinks and bright fruit pairings that make the most of Florida’s mild autumn days.
Fall Flavors to Try:
- Caramel Pumpkin Latte: Espresso, Pumpkin, Caramel, Milk of Choice, Sweet Foam.
- Brown Butter Apple Chai: House Chai, Brown Butter, Apple Pie, Milk of Choice, Cinnamon Powder.
- Pecan Pie Matcha: House Matcha, Pecan, Sweet Foam, Crushed Pecans.
- Cranberry Apple Refresher: Cran-apple mix, Lemonade of Choice, Water or Sprite, Frozen Cranberries, Cinnamon Stick.
- Apple Crisp Lemonade: Apple Cider, Lemonade, Freeze-Dried Apple, Cinnamon Powder.
- Trilogy Butter Brew: Trilogy Cold Brew, Vanilla, Brown Butter Sweet Foam.
XO Coffee (Kissimmee)
Warm and welcoming, XO Coffee delivers the comfort of home with a creative twist. Every drink on their fall menu tastes like a hug in a mug with a hint of nostalgia.
Fall Flavors to Try:
- Grandma’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Latte: Housemade Chocolate Chip Cookie Syrup, Double Shot Espresso, Whole Milk, Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie Cereal.
- Pumpkin Cold Brew: Black Cold Brew, Pumpkin Pie Cream Foam, Pumpkin Spice, Vegan Foam.
- Spiced Pear Espresso Tonic: Espresso Tonic, Spiced Pear-Lime, Sparkling Water, Dried Lime Wheel.
- Pumpkin Pie Latte: Pumpkin Pie Syrup, Double Shot Espresso or Matcha, Whole Milk, Pumpkin Spice.
Foxtail Coffee
With locations across Central Florida, Foxtail Coffee brings consistent quality and a dose of fall spirit to every neighborhood. Their seasonal menu sticks to comforting, classic flavors that are perfect for your morning ritual or afternoon pick-me-up.
Fall Flavors to Try:
- Maple Pancake Latte: Espresso, Maple Spice, Butterscotch Syrup, Milk, Whipped Cream, Cinnamon.
- Maple Berry Latte: Espresso, Maple Spice, Strawberry Rose Syrup, Milk.
- Pumpkin Spice Latte: Espresso, Pumpkin Puree, Cinnamon, Milk.
- Spiced Cappuccino: Espresso, Caramel Apple Butter, Milk, Cinnamon, Dehydrated Apple Slice.
Whether you’re a pumpkin purist, a chai lover, or someone who just enjoys sipping something seasonal, Central Florida’s coffee shops are making fall a little sweeter—and a lot more flavorful. So grab a friend, your favorite sweater (or maybe just your sunglasses), and toast to the season, one cozy cup at a time.