Traverse City Embraces Early Pumpkin Spice Season Amidst Autumn's Arrival

Traverse City is welcoming the fall season with an early embrace of pumpkin spice, as local cafés and markets introduce seasonal flavors ahead of schedule.

 

At Brew TC, baristas are crafting pumpkin cream cold brews topped with nutmeg sprinkles, offering a delightful taste of autumn.

 

Just a short walk away, Higher Grounds Coffee is serving pumpkin-cherry scones, blending the city's renowned cherry heritage with the beloved pumpkin spice.

 

The Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market has relocated to Rotary Square at Union and State Streets due to construction on Grandview Parkway.

 

Here, vendors are offering spice blends and small-batch pumpkin butters, enticing shoppers with the flavors of fall.

 

Residents are embracing the early arrival of these seasonal offerings.

 

Local teacher Annalise Brooks, enjoying her latte along the Boardman River Trail, remarks, "With cool mornings and fog over the bay, it feels right to start the season now."

 

The timing aligns with Traverse City's role as a destination for fall color tours.

 

Visitors flocking to witness the vibrant maples across the Old Mission Peninsula can now warm their hands with a spiced drink, enhancing their autumn experience.

 

Local businesses recognize that pumpkin spice is more than just a flavor; it's a seasonal signal.

 

By introducing it earlier, they maintain the city's energy between the bustling cherry festival crowds and the upcoming ski season.

 

In Michigan's wine country by the bay, fall isn't just arriving—it's being brewed, baked, and spiced to perfection.