Pittsburgh Fall Food And Drinks

Celebrate and enjoy the tastes of Autumn in Pittsburgh 🍂

If fall is your favorite season, you know that you have to run (not walk) to enjoy all the fall eats and treats before they are gone. Especially in Pittsburgh, fall tends to be particularly short, so be sure to enjoy all of the fall-forward menu items with pumpkin, butternut squash, turkey, apples, beet and carrot inspired dishes sure to become your new favorites.

Gnocchi Pumpkin Bowl

DiAnoia's Eatery | 2549 Penn Ave (Strip District)
This fall treat not only tastes amazing but is one of the most Instagrammable fall dishes in the city! Served inside a freshly roasted pumpkin, DiAnoia's fall special features house-made potato gnocchi tossed in a pumpkin cream sauce made with cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice combined with mozzarella, parmesan and pecorino cheese and fresh basil. Gnocchi pumpkin bowls are available for dine-in or take-out for a very limited time; watch their Insta account for exact dates each year.

Gobblerito

Mad Mex | Various
The infamous burrito from Mad Mex only comes around this time of year. If you love all the Thanksgiving food, then why not eat it in burrito form with the Mad Mex apple cider margarita on the side? Celebrate the great feast holiday more than once. Turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes. What more could you ask for?

Butternut Squash Overload

Coughlin's Law Kitchen & Ale House | 10 Virginia Ave (Mt Washington)
My favorite menu items combine with new fall faves at Coughlin's Law Kitchen & Ale House up on Mount Washington. Butternut squash is the star of the show here, making an appearance on their Autumn harvest salad (with red beeds, pepitas, goat cheese and a pumpkin spice vinaigrette), asiago stuffed gnocchi and roasted mushroom and vegetable risotto dishes. Save room for their cinnamon roll bread pudding for dessert!

Pumpkin Pierogi & More

The Abbey on Butler Street | 4635 Butler St (Lawrenceville)
This trendy brunch, coffee and dining stop in the heart of Lawrenceville is doing it right this fall, and the menu couldn't be more Pittsburgh if it tried. The Abbey's pumpkin, sage and goat cheese pierogi are the perfect fall bite, or try other new menu items like their dijon and panko pork chop or the banana split cake.

From Local Farms to Your Table

Eleven Contemporary Kitchen | 1150 Smallman St (Strip District)
Eleven's seasonal menus make reservations mandatory at this Strip District neighborhood hotspot. Everything here has gone into a fall flavor frenzy from the polenta waffle for brunch served with caramelized apples, candied pecans and maple syrup to the roasted squash risotto for dinner prepared with poached quince, extra-aged Pleasant Ridge Reserve and pickled currants. The best part? You know the produce here is coming from local farms whenever possible!

Root Vegetables Take Center Stage

Fig & Ash | 514 E Ohio St (Northside)
Craving a totally tuber-ler meal? Fig & Ash on the Northside has incorporated fall flavors throughout their menu, from their heirloom carrots and honey roasted beet starters, double cut pork shop large plate (served with their signature sprouts and parsnips) and an out-of-this world pumpkin pie panna cotta to finish.

Fall in Love with Breakfast Again

Sally Ann's | 136 6th St (Downtown)
Working in Downtown Pittsburgh, Sally Ann's has reignited my love of breakfast, with creative approaches to classic fare that I come back for again and again. This fall, their bananas foster French toast will warm you up on even the chilliest morning, and their pumpkin spiced pecan waffle comes topped with coffee whipped cream and drizzled in salted caramel. One trip here and I'm sure it'll become one of your favorite spots, too!

Pumpkin Beer and Hard Apple Cider

Southern Tier Brewing Company | 316 North Shore Dr (North Shore)
Arsenal Cider House & Wine Cellar | 300 39th St (Lawrenceville)
Pumpkin beer and seasonal hard cider drinks are back, but only for a short time. Get your pumpkin beer fix at Southern Tier Brewing Company, Mike's Beer Bar or Bierport to grab and go. Stock up on your favorites because these fly off the shelves and are stopped in production shortly after starting to prepare for winter brews. Also, check out Pittsburgh’s own hard cider house Arsenal Cider in one of their many locations.

Farmer’s Market Treats

Soergel Orchards | 2573 Brandt School Rd (Wexford)
Trax Farm Market | 28 Trax Rd (Finleyville)
Capitalize on the local farmer’s markets during the cool fall weather. Soergels or Trax Farms are a great place to start and stock up on your fall favorites, including apple cider donuts, kettle corn and all of the pumpkin-y baked goods. Take some pumpkins to-go to make homemade pie and savory pumpkin seeds for snacking.

Seasonal Ice Cream Flavors

Bruster's Real Ice Cream | Various
Pittsburgh’s hometown ice cream powerhouse Bruster’s has all your seasonal favorites covered. You'll need multiple stops to enjoy fall favorites like caramel apple crunch and cinnamon bun before they're gone!

Fall-Time Coffee

Nicholas Coffee & Tea Co. | 23 Market Square (Downtown)
You can find pumpkin-flavored coffee almost anywhere this time of year, but it won't last long! If you like to make your own, check out Nicholas Coffee & Tea Co. in Market Square where you have endless fall-flavored coffee possibilities. Some of our favorite picks are apple cinnamon streusel and, of course, pumpkin spice!

In the mood for more? Check out this blog post all about cozy seasonal coffee and cocktails you can find around Pittsburgh.

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