Pumpkin spice latte season is underway in Salt Lake City, leading to a search for the city's top seasonal beverages, according to a November 13 report from City Cast Salt Lake. The evaluation judged various options based on four specific metrics: pumpkin flavor, spice, sweetness, and presentation.
The Legendarium, located inside a fantasy bookshop in the 9th and 9th neighborhood, was noted for its Pumpkin Spice Kind of Kessel. The drink, which cost $8.07, was praised for its successful pumpkin-to-spice ratio.
Eats Bakery & Coffee, located downtown, offers a Pumpkin Spice Spanish Latte for $8.94. This coffee-forward option is sweetened with condensed milk and is described as having a pumpkin flavor throughout without being overly sweet.
Azúcar, which has locations in Salt Lake City and West Valley City, serves a latte described as a creamy blend of spice and sweetness for $8.08.
Dough Lady offers a latte featuring pumpkin cold foam for $8.52. The drink is noted for a soft pumpkin flavor that carries through the rest of the beverage.
Loki Coffee provides a well-rounded pumpkin spice latte for $7.72. The drink was described as a no-frills option that maintains a balanced amount of pumpkin and spice without being watered down by milk.
The report suggests trying these seasonal favorites before the fall season ends.