Where to Find the Best Fall Foods in Minneapolis
One of the best things about fall in Minneapolis? The food. Some of these flavors only make an appearance during this time of year, and we're taking advantage. Think pumpkin, apple, chai, squash, and even poached pears. From cozy comfort foods to sweet treats, here are our favorite fall menu items in Minneapolis.
Last updated on 10/20/26. This page will be updated as seasonal menu items are released.
The Main Course
Pumpkin & Goat Cheese Risotto from Broders Pasta Bar
Broders' seasonal favorite is back. Their special risotto features roasted pumpkin, golden raisins, sage, thyme, goat cheese, white wine and spiced pepitas. Broders' menu changes week to week, so check their website often for more fall specials.
Buffalo Chicken Bacon Wranch Pizza from Wrecktangle Pizza
We all know football season is the epitome of fall...so what if a pizza encapsulated your favorite game day appetizer? Wrecktangle Pizza makes a Detroit-style pizza reminiscent of buffalo chicken dip (topped with homemade "wranch" and scallions) to munch on as you watch the game.
Pumpkin Pancakes from The Freehouse
A seasonal breakfast done right. Fluffy pumpkin pancakes with a pecan topping and whipped cream (and don't forget the maple syrup). Enjoy brunch on their tree covered patio and enjoy the fall foliage.
Wild Rice Gumbo from Hazel's Northeast
Wild rice is native to Minnesota and is an important social and cultural component for Native American tribes and rural Minnesota communities. Minnesotans find a number of uses for the hearty grain - we put it in soups, in brats, in casseroles, and in our salads. Hazel's, a great neighborhood joint in Northeast Minneapolis, has found a way to make it work in gumbo. The wild rice gumbo at Hazel's offers Minnesota twist on this Creole favorite. Andouille, chicken, shrimp, and wild rice with just a little kick.
The Butternut Squash from Pizza Luce
The Butternut Squash pizza comes topped with Pizza Luce's special Bianca sauce, fresh garlic, crushed red chilis, provolone and parmesan cheese, green onion, dollops of coconut-infused mashed butternut squash and applewood smoked bacon.
For the Sweet Tooth
Fall Specials from Diane's Place
A new season calls for a fresh batch of flavors at Diane's Place! The fall pastry lineup is not to be missed. From Apple Kouign-Amann and Cookies & Cream Croissants to Pumpkin Flan Tart, Vegetable Curry Danish, and Cherry-Almond Bread Pudding, you can try these new creations while dining in, taking them to-go from the cafe, or by preordering online.
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Donut from Glam Doll Donuts
Glam Doll is the place to go for creative donut concoctions, and their fall specials are no different. The caramel apple cheesecake donut is what really caught our eye. A donut filled with vanilla cheesecake, vanilla icing, and baked apples. Pumpkin spice fans should try the pumpkin chai donut.
Cinnamon Apple Roll from Hen House
What's even better than a cinnamon roll? A cinnamon APPLE roll. A gooey cinnamon bun baked fresh daily, stuffed with baked apples and topped with a sweet glaze. Big enough to share, but once you take a bite you won't want to.
"Pumpkin Becky" from Bebe Zito Ice Cream
The wild ice cream creations at Bebe Zito are always fun and delicious and this fall season line-up doesn't disappoint. Our must-try is the Pumpkin Becky, a roasted pumpkin base with cafe miel sauce drizzled throughout, pumpkin cheesecake chunks, topped with additional miel sauce and pecans.
As the season changes so does the menu, so lookout for more festive flavors announced on their Instagram page.
Seasonal Drinks
Banana Bread Old Fashioned from The Butcher's Tale
The Butcher's Tale is loved for its hand-crafted sausages and slow-fired long rib; an array of the region’s best bourbons and brown spirits. This fall they're mixing up Banana Bread Old Fashioned — a perfect drink to enjoy at the cozy bar or on the heated patio.
Pumpkin Spice Lawsuit from Five Watt Coffee
It's pumpkin spice season...you either love it or you hate it. At Five Watt Coffee in Kingfield and Northeast Minneapolis, order their take on the classic pumpkin spice latte, made with real pumpkin puree and topped with whipped cream and cinnamon. If a PSL isn't your style, try their Chiander - a steamy chai with apple and vanilla.
The Ghost With the Most Matcha Latte from Falls Coffee
The Ghost With the Most Matcha Latte at Falls Coffee is perfect for spooky season. It features maple syrup with black sesame cream cheese cold foam. For more cozy flavors, try the I Put a Spell on Brew Latte — a salted caramel and maple syrup latte with salted caramel cold foam.
Sage Against the Machine from Spyhouse Coffee
Spyhouse is one of the most popular coffee shops in the Twin Cities. You can't beat their expertly crafted lattes and espresso, but the seasonal menu items are also a delight. This year, try the Sage Against the Machine — a caramel latte with housemade sage-infused pecan syrup, topped with a sprig of sage.
Pumpkin Butter Flat White from Backstory Coffee Roasters
To truly take a sip of autumn, head to Backstory Coffee Roasters in the North Loop. The Pumpkin Butter Flat White combines pumpkin, cocoa butter and sweetened condensed milk for a smooth and delicious fall treat.
