Trade your Starbucks PSL for these pumpkin spice treats in SF and the East Bay this fall.

"Do you wait all year for that sweet pumpkin syrup to hit your coffee and spice up your season? If you are a PSL fan, how about trying the fall basicerr, classicserved up in an actual pumpkin? Avotoasty serves their pumpkin spice lattes in the real deal (you can also get one sans pumpkin, but why?). They also have pumpkin matcha, a collagen pumpkin smoothie, or, if you are feeling boozy, a pumpkin spice espresso martini."

"Looking for another way to sip your season? Head to Original Joe's in North Beach and order yourself a matcha martini made with vodka, matcha, pumpkin spice Rumchata, and vanilla. // 601 Union St. (North Beach), originaljoes.com Half Moon Bay is famous for its pumpkins, from the patch to the annual festival, and this year the coastal community's local brewery is also in on the fun. Whether you are pre- or post-patch, enjoy a can or pint of Pumpkin Harvest Ale from Half Moon Brewing Company."

"Noe Valley Bakery serves it when it comes to seasonal treats (think King Cake for Mardi Gras), so it should come as no surprise that their fall menu's pumpkin spice offerings are no exception. Their tasty treats include things like pumpkin bread with cream cheese topping, pumpkin cheesecake, and pumpkin spice muffins. // 4073 24th St. (Noe Valley) or 28 W Portal Ave. (West Portal), noevalleybakery.com Mariposa Bakery is also making pumpkin muffins and a pumpkin spice tea loaf that is worth indulging in."

Bay Area cafes, bars, breweries, and bakeries are offering a range of pumpkin-spiced beverages and baked goods for fall. Avotoasty in Cow Hollow and Oakland pours pumpkin spice lattes served inside real pumpkins and lists pumpkin matcha, a collagen pumpkin smoothie, and a pumpkin spice espresso martini. Original Joe's in North Beach serves a matcha martini made with vodka, matcha, pumpkin spice Rumchata, and vanilla. Half Moon Brewing Company produces a Pumpkin Harvest Ale available by the can or pint. Noe Valley Bakery and Mariposa Bakery offer pumpkin bread, cheesecake, muffins, and a pumpkin spice tea loaf.

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