Fall in Columbia doesn’t always bring cooler days, but you can still count on these cozy autumnal drinks and dishes to get you in the spirit.
Cozy Coffee
Set the tone for the day with an autumnal coffee. We know and love the classic PSL, but coffee shops around Columbia are putting their own delicious spin on fall flavors. At Azalea Coffee, the menu has gone full Gilmore Girls with a chocolate cardamom latte called Stars Hollow, a sweet potato pie chai latte called the Dragon Fly and their newest juniper and orange latte called Sookie’s Kitchen.
At Piecewise sip on a smoked maple bourbon cortado or macadamia cider along with seasonal treats from Sour and Salt bakery. Over in Irmo, Loveland Coffee offers their twist on a pumpkin spice latte with the Cinderella. They also have a seasonal Bananas Foster that shouldn’t be skipped.
Columbia’s newest coffee shop, Lazy Daisy in Forest Acres, is also joining in on the cool weather flavors. Enjoy a Daisy Spice, a classic pumpkin spice latte, or the Apple Pie Chai coming in October.
Autumnal Dishes
For a full meal of fall, The Hollow in The Vista, brings all the coziness the table. Start with their poached pear and burrata starter and harvest tostadas (featuring their squash hash and corn relish). For an entry, pumpkin ravioli and chicken pot pie are sure to guard against any chill outside. Finish off then night with a Flannel Shirt, their scotch and apple cider cocktail.
Spiced Drinks
Speaking of cocktails, Publico has quite the fall line up. Enjoy their Fall Mimosa Flight including an apple cider mimosa, caramel apple and s’mores (don’t ask us how they did it). Meanwhile, Cantina 76 is whipping up apple cider margaritas with a delicious cinnamon sugar rim. Steel Hands Distilling hasn’t shared a fall menu yet, but their Pecan Rye Whiskey is the perfect addition to any home bar this season.
For beer lovers Savage Craft Brewery has released their Savage Jack Pumpkin Ale. Snag a coveted spot by their firepit to enjoy this brew.
Check back as more restaurants release their fall menus.
