9 Pumpkin Spice treats to try this fall in the GTHA
Published October 20, 2024 at 6:51 pm
It’s officially Pumpkin Spice Latte season—whether you’re a die-hard fan or still warming up to the trend, there’s no denying that the fall-favourite flavour is everywhere. But pumpkin spice goes beyond lattes; local bakeries and cafés across the GTHA are infusing this iconic fall flavour into classic treats.
From decadent eclairs to whoopie pies, here are some must-try spots that are giving your favourite sweets a seasonal twist:
La Casa Dolce Custom Cakes & Pastries
Located at 755 Queensway St. E., this Mississauga bakery offers a wide selection of delightful treats, including cookies, tarts, donuts, croissants and more. However, one of their standout offerings is cake slices. For October, the bakery will feature special limited-time flavours like apple spice, pumpkin, chocolate caramel, and bumbleberry.
The Pumpkin Cake Slice is especially vibrant, topped with an adorable edible pie decoration, making it a perfect autumn dessert option.
Photo via La Casa Dolce Custom Cakes & Pastries Facebook page
Macaronz
Located at 3 Queen St. E., in Brampton, Macaronz is a charming pastry shop known for its freshly baked artisanal desserts.
Offering a variety of pre-set gift boxes and à la carte options, the shop specializes in delicate macarons that are perfect for gifting or enjoying at home.
Among their seasonal specialties, the pumpkin spice macaron takes centre stage during the fall, delivering a unique autumn spin to this beloved classic treat.
Photo via Instagram @macaronz
Lamanna’s Bakery
Located at 6758 Kingston Rd., in Scarborough, Lamanna’s Bakery is a family-run Italian bakery known for its creative, over-the-top desserts and savoury offerings.
Famous for its giant slices of pizza and unique seasonal treats, Lamanna’s stands out for blending tradition with fun culinary innovations.
The Pumpkin Whoopie Pies, brought back yearly by popular demand, feature a comforting filling sandwiched between soft, fluffy cake layers.
Photo via Instagram @lamannabakery
The Tiny Shop Bakery
Located at 1001 Highway 5 W., in Dundas, ON, The Tiny Shop Bakery offers fresh homemade pies, cookies, tarts and ice cream. Their pumpkin spiced pie, made with a rich pumpkin filling and flaky crust, stands out as a fall favourite.
This bakery is a local gem for those seeking fresh, quality desserts.
Photo via Instagram @tinyshopbakery_hanescornmaze
Nugateau
Photo via Instagram @nugateau
Located at 709 Queen Street West, in Toronto, Nugateau is known for its exquisite selection of eclairs, Macarons and cakes. For the fall season, their Pumpkin Spice Eclair is a must-try.
The treat blends the rich taste of pumpkin spice cheesecake with a mandarin orange compote.
It’s the perfect indulgence to pair with coffee or tea (which they also serve) as the weather cools and the leaves turn.
Crave Doughnuts
Crave Doughnuts offers handmade doughnuts from scratch using locally sourced and quality ingredients.
With two locations in Durham, 78 Athol St. E. in Oshawa and 205 Brock St. S. in Whitby, they are known for their signature light and fluffy brioche dough and seasonal creations.
This fall, Crave is featuring a pumpkin cruller, a classic choux cruller dipped in pumpkin spice glaze and topped with sweet and salty pepitas.
Crave also offers a rotating menu of other seasonal treats, including vegan options, making it a popular stop for doughnut lovers in the area.
Photo via Instagram @crave.doughnuts
Cupcake Junkie
Cupcake Junkie, located at 2 Campbell St., Brooklin, ON, is a peanut and tree-nut free bakery offering an array of delicious desserts. Known for its handcrafted cupcakes, cheesecakes, butter tarts and cookies, Cupcake Junkie is celebrated for its rich butter-based cakes, which are denser and cakier than the typical sponge cake.
For fall, the bakery offers many pumpkin-inspired treats, including a Pumpkin Spice Cupcake and a gluten-free Pumpkin Cheesecake. Their seasonal lineup also features favourites like a Pumpkin Tart topped with whipped cream and the popular apple fritter cupcake.
Photo via Instagram @cupcakejunkiecanada
Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery
Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery, located at 93A Ossington Ave., in Toronto, is renowned for its inventive small-batch ice cream flavours. This fall, their Pumpkin/Cookie Butter Twist, a blend of spiced pumpkin and rich cookie butter (Biscoff), is popular.
The bakery also offers cookies, waffle cones with ice cream and ‘Cinnibuns.’
The menu changes daily, with different ice cream varieties available and customers can check the shop’s website for updates.
Photo via bangbangicecream.ca
Bloomer’s
Bloomers, located at 715 Queen St W., in Toronto, is a popular vegan bakery and coffee shop known for its freshly made treats and various cozy beverages.
This fall, Bloomers features a seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte alongside other autumnal delights like the Pumpkin Foam Cold Brew and Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte.
Their menu also includes classics like donuts, cakes, and gluten-free pastries that complement their wide range of hot drinks
The bakery has several other locations in the GTA:
Bloomers Queen West – 715 Queen St W, Toronto
Bloomers Bloor West – 873 Bloor St W, Toronto
Bloomers Burlington – 1401 Plains Rd E, Unit 11, Burlington
Bloomers Mississauga – 1510 Drew Road, Unit 10, Mississauga
Bloomers Bayview Village – 2901 Bayview Ave, Unit 107 A, North York
Photo via Instagram @bloomersto