What is fall without pumpkin? If you visit the local coffee shops on campus, you will be asking yourself the same question. Port City Java, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Dub City Brew are all prepared for this fall season with pumpkin items galore: from pumpkin muffins to pumpkin donuts; pumpkin cheesecake to pumpkin cupcakes; and pumpkin milkshakes to, most importantly, a variety of different pumpkin-flavored coffees.

            Each brewery has put its own spin on the famous pumpkin latte. At Port City Java, you can order a pumpkin pie latte (hot or cold). While at Dunkin’ Donuts, you can enjoy a regular pumpkin coffee, a pumpkin mocha, or a fancy pumpkin crème brûlée latte. If you are headed to the Fisher Student Center for some Dub City Brew, you can order a Starbucks pumpkin spice latte or pumpkin spice frappuccino.

             If you are on a full-blown pumpkin kick, which is not too unusual in the fall, you do not have to settle for simply ordering coffee. As mentioned above, each coffee shop has an assortment of pumpkin treats to accompany its pumpkin beverages. At Port City Java, the pumpkin muffin can be a great addition to the pumpkin pie latte or the pumpkin milkshake. In addition, over at Dunkin’ Donuts, you can order a pumpkin donut, a pumpkin pie donut, or even a pumpkin muffin to go with your pumpkin-flavored beverage. At Dub City Brew, you can even top your drink off with pumpkin cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory or a pumpkin cupcake.

            Are all of you pumpkin fanatics and skeptics ready for this season? All of your favorite coffee shops are, and they are merely a walk or bike ride away.