What says autumn to you? Is it leaves changing to vibrant colors? How about cooler weather and a comfy sweater? Maybe it’s the fun fall celebrations around town. For us, it’s all things tasty. Bring on the caramel apples and let’s not forget the million things we can make with pumpkins.
We’ve highlighted Waukesha Pewaukee’s 11 local spots with tasty treats and savory dishes that pay homage to the beautiful fall season we are lucky to enjoy in Wisconsin. Check them out, and then head out and try a few before they are gone.
If you’re looking for a quaint coffee shop with excellent ambiance and delicious treats, look no further than Mama D’s Coffee in Waukesha. They take their fall drink specialties seriously. And you should too. Try one (or all) of these:
- The sweater weather latte, which is a white mocha latte with hazelnut and cinnamon
- A scarecrow – cold brew with chocolate and pumpkin cold foam
- A Cinderella is a pumpkin latte with white chocolate
- Don’t forget the seasonal syrups to add to your drink – caramel, apple butter, and maple spice
- Apple cider, the OG fall beverage
- And, of course, the tried-and-true pumpkin spice latte
How does a charming lunch spot serving gourmet food and fine wines in a historic building on an 1850s homestead sound? You can experience all that at Jack’s Café. When you’re there, take the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful fall weather and dine al fresco on the picturesque patio surrounded by flower gardens. New for fall, Jack’s is offering:
- Hot chai
- Apple cider with cinnamon sticks
- Caramel apple granny bars
- Caramel apple pie
When you’re in downtown Waukesha, do yourself a favor and stop in Allô! Chocolat, where you’ll find hand-crafted chocolates, nostalgic candies, and ice cream for any sweets craving you may have. They have your fall favorites:
- Pumpkin spice artisan truffle
- Fall leaf stamped maple flavored truffles
- Pumpkin spice malted milk balls
- Pumpkin-stamped pumpkin-flavored truffles
Sweet Perfections Bake Shoppe, a family-owned bakery specializing in wedding cakes, custom desserts, cupcakes, and pastries, is excited to have its pumpkin spice lineup back. It includes Pumpkin Bars, Cupcakes, Pumpkin Spice Cheesecakes, Tortes
They are only here through November, so get your fill before they’re gone.
Having a get-together? Periwinkle’s Bakery’s fall platters are an assortment of delicious cookies and bars perfect for any autumn occasion! Just looking for an afternoon sweet treat? This assortment of fall favorites will have you stumped as to what sounds best:
- Chocolate chip pumpkin muffins
- Jumbo pumpkin cutout cookies
- Pumpkin bars with cinnamon cream rosettes
- Pumpkin spice cupcakes
- Pumpkin spice cheesecakes
- Caramel apple cupcakes
- Apple crisp bars
- Cherry crisp bars
- New pies for pie season – berry trio, cherry, and harvest apple
Located across the street from beautiful Pewaukee Beach, Beach Bum Bakery is a boutique shop that offers a variety of desserts and breakfast items daily. Baked fresh each morning, you’ll find donuts, turnovers, muffins, croissants, cinnamon rolls, quiche, scones, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, and individual pie and cake slices. Get your autumn on by trying one of these fall specials:
- Pumpkin cream pie, a delightful pumpkin/cream cheese cookie sandwich
- Caramel apple bar or pop tarts
- Pumpkin bars
- Fall cake pops
Located in the Clarke Hotel in downtown Waukesha, Travieso Latin Fusion takes pride in creating both Latin American and American cuisines through meaningful, vibrant, and delicious plates for their guests. It’s the perfect place for a private onsite event, or they will cater your next special occasion. Have a look at their new fall lineup:
- Get your ticket to the Mandala Tequila tasting on Oct. 16, complete with four food courses and five drinks
- Pear spice martini
- Brown butter bourbon cocktail
- Brunch is back starting in October
Check their website, as more new fall selections for food and drinks will be announced soon.
Good Eats Café in Pewaukee has you covered when it comes to all things pumpkin. Back by popular demand are their famous:
- Pumpkin pancakes
- Pumpkin waffles
- Pumpkin crepes
Enjoy them with candied walnuts and whipped cream. It’s a fall festival on a plate!
If you’re looking for a relaxed spot to enjoy quality wines, check out Spring City Wine House. They offer 75 wines by the glass and 450 wines by the bottle, along with a variety of beer and spirits. Hungry? You can order cheeses, charcuterie boards, flatbreads, and big pretzels to snack on. Take a look at some fun events lined up on Spring City’s fall calendar:
- German wine tasting on Oct. 9
- Zinfandel virtual wine tasting on Oct. 16
- Old Forester Bourbon Dinner on Oct. 23
- Kopke Colheita Tawny Port Tasting on Oct. 30
Come and enjoy a beer in a building that was once a brewery in the 1860s! Whether you’re here for a North Pillar Brewing activity, ready to relax in the lounge area or take in your favorite team’s game, North Pillar Brewing is a relaxed space to experience beer brewed onsite. Explore these new brews this fall:
- Oktoberfest – Märzen Style Lager (5.4%). The malty sweetness from all German, Munich, and Vienna malts and a crisp, dry finish from Noble German hops all lagered extensively and meticulously.
- Barley Flower – Pilsner (4.8%). This German-inspired Pils pours the perfect pint of exactly what you’re looking for. Simplicity is at the forefront of this beer, with German Pilsner Malt and Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops taking center stage. It’s interesting to note that they added one of their favorite Swiss lager yeasts and let it rest for nearly two months!
On Oct. 23, 2024, Artisan 179 is hosting a J. Henry bourbon dinner. The evening will start out with passed appetizers followed by four courses of fall-inspired food that pairs beautifully with J. Henry’s bourbon offerings. This Wisconsin producer was awarded Master Distiller of the Year, so they know a thing or two about bourbon. For more information, please get in touch with Katrina Harland at Artisan 179.
