Pumpkin Spice

Goldfish Go Pumpkin Spice

September 1, 2025 By Dayton937

Goldfish® is partnering for the first time with Dunkin’_® to bring fans a new flavor to fall for with limited edition Goldfish® Dunkin’_™ Pumpkin Spice Grahams. The limited-time flavor will be available starting September 1 wherever Goldfish® are sold for a suggested retail price of $3.39 per 6.6 oz bag.

With notes of pumpkin, donut glaze, and warm spices – including cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg – Goldfish® Dunkin’_™ Pumpkin Spice Grahams give fans another exciting way to celebrate a season that pumpkin spice enthusiasts look forward to all year. These limited-edition grahams are the latest in an exciting line of Goldfish® limited-time product offerings that has included Frank’s RedHot® Crackers, OLD BAY® Seasoned crackers and Jalapeno Popper.

“We continue to take Goldfish® to the next level with new, delicious and unexpected partnerships. The NEW Limited-Edition Goldfish® Dunkin’_™ Pumpkin Spice Graham crackers bring together two fun and iconic brands to give pumpkin spice lovers a new way to experience the sweet side of their favorite snack,” said Janda Lukin, chief marketing officer, Campbell Snacks. “This is the first time Goldfish is tapping into the pumpkin spice season and we couldn’t be more excited to partner with the brand that knows pumpkin spice the best.”

“Together with Goldfish®, we’re bringing fans a new snack to reach for during one of the most popular seasons of the year: pumpkin spice season!” said Brian Gilbert, vice president of retail business development at Dunkin’_®. “Limited-edition Goldfish® Dunkin’_™ Pumpkin Spice Grahams embody everything we love about this special time, from the warm pumpkin spices you find in our delicious latte or notes of our classic donut glaze in our baked goods. We’re confident this will be a real treat for all the pumpkin spice aficionados out there.”

Pumpkin Creep is Happening

August 10, 2023 By Lisa Grigsby

What is “pumpkin creep”? The term “pumpkin creep” refers to the fact that pumpkin spice stuff seems to appear earlier and earlier every year, despite the fact that the actual autumn itself has always begun in late September and runs through late December. During the pandemic in 2020, we saw pumpkin spice products nudge upward in the calendar since everyone was bummed about missing out on their summer plans. Since everyone was stuck inside anyway, the theory went, they might as well start feeling the cozy fall vibes.

It’s a marketing strategy that seems to have grown legs. That’s why we’re talking about cozy autumn brews in the middle of July. Autumn beers debuting in August 2023

Two major beer brands, Samuel Adams and Dogfish Head, are ushering in this early fall season. On August 1, Dogfish Head is dropping its annual release of Punkin Ale, which has the distinction of using actual pumpkin flesh along with pumpkin spice and a touch of brown sugar.

2023’s Pumpkin Beers Are Already Starting to Drop:

Samuel Adams Jack-O pumpkin ale is brewed with the intention of creating a flavor profile light and crisp enough to enjoy during those warmer days while transitioning into fall. It blends classic spiced flavors like pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg, along with subtle notes of fresh citrus to keep it balanced and refreshing. Sam Adams didn’t stop there, though. In addition to this more versatile ale, the brewery also released its signature OctoberFest beer this week as well as a Beer Fest variety pack, which includes the seasonal Flannel Fest Munich Dunkel.

Also making an early appearance is the Dogfish Head Punkin Ale, now offered in cans for the first time with a new packaging design. This full-bodied brown ale is undeniably autumnal — brewed with real pumpkin meat, brown sugar, and fall spices — so it might be a little more difficult to integrate into the cooler during the summer heat.

Evil Genuis Brewing Company
Trick or Treat Chocolate Pumpkin Porter

This beer is haunted! Its a dark roasty porter with cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and chocolate, and it tastes amazing, but don’t drink it! Its Haunted!

Young’s Jersey Dairy has declared it’s pumpkin season

They’ve announced that Homemade Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Bread and our Pumpkin Bumpkin Shake are now available in the Dairy Store:

What Dunkin’ has in Store:

According to a rumored press release shared by food blogger Markie Devo on Instagram, pumpkin spice will be at Dunkin’ Wednesday, August 16!

The social media user always shares leaked food secrets and is usually spot on with his dates – so it looks like you haven’t got long to wait.

Drinks

Pumpkin Spice Latte
Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
Nutty Pumpkin Coffee
Iced Nutty Pumpkin Coffee

Food

Maple Sugar Bacon Breakfast Sandwich
Snackin’ Bacon
Pumpkin Donut
Munchkins
Pumpkin Muffin

The date you need to put in your calendar is Thursday, August 24 because that’s when the fall menu is rumored to begin at Starbucks in 2023.

Here are the alleged Starbucks fall 2023 drinks:

Pumpkin Spice Latte
Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte (NEW)
Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso (NEW)
Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato

NEW Coffee::
-Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken EspressoNEW Tea::
-Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte

Ground coffee!!
-Guatemala Casi Cielo(not pictured)

Food!!
-Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin
-Owl Cake Po

15 Pumpkin Items You Can Buy at Aldi Right Now

L’oven Fresh Pumpkin Spice Bagels, $1.99

Look out, Trader Joe’s! Aldi is dropping its own version of pumpkin-flavored bagels to change up your morning routine.

Happy Farms Pumpkin Pie Cream Cheese Spread, $1.49

Add a touch of this spread to a pumpkin bagel or English muffin for a little fall-flavored boost in the morning.

Bake Shop Pumpkin Cake Roll, $4.29Talk about a sweet treat! This refrigerated, sliceable Swiss roll combines a thin layer of moist pumpkin cake with a cream cheese filling for a super-seasonal dessert. One cake serves eight, and a slice contains 280 calories.

Pumpkin Pie Dessert Hummus, $2.49

Dessert hummus might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but Aldi’s new fall flavors could create some sweet hummus converts. This dessert dip would be delicious with pretzels or apple slices—especially if you’re trying out the sea salt-caramel flavor. This gluten-free, vegan dessert contains just 50 calories per serving.

Pumpkin Cheesecake-Drizzled Caramel Corn, $2.99

This indulgent-looking dessert aims to please those crunch-lovers with a sweet tooth. Aldi has added pumpkin pie spice to the standard caramel corn glaze and topped it with a drizzle of creamy cheesecake frosting.

Clancy’s Pumpkin Spice Yogurt-Covered Pretzels, $1.99

A perfect snack for salty-sweet devotees (and a pretty glamorous fall charcuterie board addition) these pretzels contain 130 calories per 1-ounce serving.

Friendly Farms Pumpkin Whipped Dairy Topping, $2.89

Yum! Instagram commenters are excited to add a little squirt of this whipped cream to their coffee in the morning—and we’re sure the maple-vanilla version would be delicious on top of some weekend waffles.

Bake House Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls, $2.99

We can’t wait to try this twist on a classic cinnamon roll. Served up with a cup of pumpkin spice-flavored coffee, it sounds like a deliciously indulgent weekend brunch treat.

Belmont Pumpkin Ice Cream, $1.89

If you live in a home divided by whether it’s currently summer or fall, this creamy treat should inspire some agreement. This spiced pumpkin ice cream contains 180 calories and 20 grams of sugar per serving.

State of Brewing Pumpkin Cider, $7.99

Aldi is adding some seasonal touches to its wine and beer lineup, and this cozy-looking pumpkin pie cider could be an easy way to change up your game day drink selection this fall.

Ghostlight Coffee has said that their fall and Lumberjack menu items will debut Sept 1st.

Tim Hortons Launches 2022 Pumpkin Spice Lineup

August 23, 2022 By Lisa Grigsby

If if were up to me, the pumpkin spice products wouldn’t come out until October, but it seems I’m losing this battle earlier and earlier every year.

Tim Hortons officially kicks off the 2022 pumpkin spice season with the return of fan-favorite pumpkin spice drinks starting August 24, 2022.

Here’s what you can expect to find at your local Tims in celebration of the 2022 pumpkin spice season:

Pumpkin Spice Latte: A creamy espresso-based beverage served either hot or cold with pumpkin spice syrup, topped with whipped cream and pumpkin spice syrup drizzle.
Pumpkin Spice Iced Capp: A sweet and cold beverage with pumpkin spice syrup, topped with whipped cream and pumpkin spice syrup drizzle.
Pumpkin Spice Cream Cold Brew with Cold Foam: Our classic iced Cold Brew coffee, steeped for 16 hours, with pumpkin spice syrup and a swirl of cream. It is topped off with cold foam and a pumpkin spice syrup drizzle for a festive treat.
Pumpkin Spice Glazed Donut: A pumpkin spice flavored crinkle ring donut coated with a sugary sweet glaze.
Pumpkin Spice Muffin: A pumpkin spice flavored muffin filled with a rich, creamy filling.

Celebrate fall and indulge your pumpkin spice cravings at participating Tim Hortons US restaurants and enjoy everything pumpkin spice.

It’s the Great Pumpkin…Spice!

October 20, 2015 By Dayton937

No doubt one of the most popular flavors that takes this season by storm is that of Pumpkin Spice. Most people either love it or hate it. We here on the Food Adventures Crew vote that we LOVE it and our Gem City gives us plenty of options to indulge! So grab your hoodies, yoga pants and Uggs as we indulge in the areas best seasonal coffees and treats!

Starbucks, the founder of the “PSL”, serves up a great latte hot or iced!

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

— The Pumpkin Spice Latte (aka “PSL”) craze started back in 2003 when Starbucks first launched their newest flavor. Up until that time, their recipe remained unchanged. The result was Starbucks most successful seasonal item.. EVER. This year they launched their all natural flavorings for their PSL and this method proves to be superior.

— Many chains, including Saxbys, and local coffee spots have also created their own versions embracing the higher quality of all natural flavorings.

— Apple and Sriracha are the #2 and #3 most popular fall coffee flavors, respectively.

Hungry Jax, The Big Ragu and Chef House took on the challenge to test out some of areas beloved javas. So if we seem a little hyper, you’ll know why!

MUST DRINKS!:

— STARBUCKS: Known as the creator of this seasonal phenomenon, we felt that starting off with them would be most fitting. Starbucks continues to serve up a quality latte proving that their changes to all natural ingredients was a good move! Hot or iced you’ll get your daily caffeine kick with a delightful seasonal twist!

— DOROTHY LANE MARKET: Hands down this latte blew us away as one of the best ones in the area! DLM also prides themselves on an all natural version. Made with real pumpkin and spices this is the quintessential version of “Autumn in a Cup”! In addition, we need to give a shout out to another hit seasonal drink of theirs, the DLM Maple Apple Cider made with their own DLM 100% maple syrup! As always, DLM never disappoints!

DLM’s all natural flavorings make us like this drink a latte!

— WINAN’S CHOCOLATES and COFFEES: This local chain has a Fall drink menu that will make you salivate! Their Pumpkin Pie Latte is more subtle in flavors but leaves your feeling warm and toasty. Other seasonal drinks that they offer are an Ultimate Apple Cider, Stuffed Chai Latte, Hot Buttered Toffee Latte, the Autumn Twilight, and a S’mores Latte! Add any of their amazing chocolates and you’ll be experiencing ultimate indulgence!

— GHOSTLIGHT COFFEE: Located in Historic South Park at 1202 Wayne Ave in Dayton, Ghostlight Coffee maybe not be a chain, but this java stop would no doubt hold it’s own in a coffee throw down! Their seasonal creation is a Pumpkin Coconut Latte made with their own syrup! And Food Adventures got the latest scoop that Ghostlight is currently creating a Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Latte that will kick off soon! While you’re there, grab a jar of Hawthorne Homestead’s “Lumberjack Pumpkin Butter”!

— THE BOSTON STOKER: One of our most coveted local coffee roasters takes a different spin on fall flavors! While Boston Stoker does not offer a pumpkin spice latte, this season they will whip you up an Orange Honey Latte or Cold Brew Horchata! One of our favorite things to do at Boston Stoker is to ask the barista’s what their favorite drink creation is. Hungry Jax got to experience a talented barista’s secret iced tea that tasted JUST like an apple pie! So don’t hesitate to go off the menu and trust the creative minds behind that coffee bar!

— SAXBYS: Yes yes, it’s another chain. But it’s important to honor the places that are taking pride in delivering a quality product. And Saxbys is doing just that. They too have jumped on the natural flavorings chain and their Pumpkin Spice Latte packs on the seasonal flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg!

We would be remiss if we didn’t highlight at least some of the seasonal pumpkin treats that are being served up in the area! So after you’ve grabbed your cup of joe, hit up these places to further your pumpkin spice addiction! So here are a few of our patented MUST EATS for a pumpkin spiced Food Adventure…

Pumpkin Cookie with Caramel Icing is one of the many seasonal treats at DLM!

MUST EATS:

— DOROTHY LANE MARKET: No one should be surprised that this local powerhouse also dominates in their bakery department. To compliment your latte, you can choose to indulge in their caramel frosted pumpkin cookie, pumpkin roll or even a pumpkin cupcake! And let’s not forget “Aunt Dorothy’s Pumpkin Pie” all made from scratch and in house!

— ASHLEY’S PASTRY SHOP: We’re frequent flyers at Ashley’s! And their seasonal treats just keep calling to us! Located at 21 Park Ave in Oakwood, this bakery has something for everyone! Their seasonal delights include pumpkin iced cookies, muffins, cakes, pies, rolls and even pumpkin cheesecake!

— BILL’S DONUTS: This well known Centerville donut shop has also embraced the pumpkin craze! You can choose form a cinnamon sugar pumpkin donut or a glazed pumpkin donut! Or do what we did and don’t choose at all and eat both…

Dunkin’ Donut’s Pumpkin Muffin is a seasonal favorite!

— DUNKIN’ DONUTS: While Dunkin’ does offer a pumpkin spice latte, we actually are even bigger fans of their pumpkin muffins! This moist muffin is topped with a cinnamon crumb topping and a drizzle of frosting. With some new locations in the area, we want to give a shout out to the longer established Dunkin’ Donuts location on Rt 741 buy the Dayton Mall! Their service is always top notch!

So there you have it fellow pumpkin spice lovers! So many options of seasonal drinks and treats in our area! Be sure to check these out and let us know what others you have grown to love! Lots of these flavors will go into the fall and some beyond Thanksgiving.

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