Hey there! Halloween is just around the corner. 

And that also means… it’s time for P-U-M-P-K-I-N-S! 

The variety of pumpkin-inspired goodies found all around the state of Delaware in the fall is one of the most extraordinary things about visiting Delaware in the fall. If you don't like pumpkin, there are lots of other delicious autumnal snacks you may try. 

But maybe you’re one of those who travel throughout the state from top to bottom, trying every kind of pumpkin-flavored food and drink. And that includes the world-famous pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin pie, and pumpkin beer. Well, you’re going to love this list. 

So, let’s dive in and talk about the 5 best pumpkin food and drinks you can find in Delaware. 

Dolce Bakery & Coffee Shop

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Number 1. Dolce’s Bakery & Coffee Shop. No contest. The Best. 

If you have time to spare, pay a visit to the Dolce Bakery and Coffee Shop in Milford. And oh, you won’t be disappointed. 

You could leave with a traditionally autumnal beverage with their signature pumpkin spice latte in your hands. Once you’ve tasted that, you’ll never be the same. 

Still, you could also go with pumpkin rolls, cheesecakes, bars, cookies, etc. You get the idea. 

In other words, they are the best. Just order one of these, and you’ll know why we love it. 

Bing’s Bakery

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Next up is one of the legends, the few bakeries that stood the test of time and the first. 

Bing's Bakery, which has been in business in Delaware since 1871, is the state's oldest bakery. If you're looking for a reason to visit Newark, this is it; you'll find every variety of pie imaginable there, including pumpkins. 

When you taste one of these, you’ll take in a lot of history. It’s that good. 

Crooked Hammock Brewery

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So much for the bakeries. Let’s show some love to the beer lovers (yeah!) 

At the Crooked Hammock Brewery in Lewes, you can have the best of both worlds with Jav-O-Lantern beer, a smoked pumpkin coffee brew with hints of sweet smoke, spice, and roasted coffee. How awesome is that!

It’s coffee-pumpkin-beer goodness. What more could you ask for?

Dog FishHead

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And, of course, this list won't be legit if we don’t mention the legendary Punkin Ale. 

The Punkin Ale, brewed only from August through November by Delaware's most well-known brewery, Dog FishHead, located in Milton, is an all-time favorite.

Pumpkin flesh, brown sugar, and several spices are brewed together. It’s to create this robust brown ale that will satisfy every beer and pumpkin cravings you have. 

Don’t let this year pass you by without checking Punkin Ale out. You might as well make this an annual tradition. 

House of Coffi

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And, closing off our list is the best independent cafe in all of Delaware. 

House of Coffi in Dover, Delaware, lives up to its name by stocking every kind of coffee imaginable, which is particularly convenient now that fall has arrived.

You'll have a hard time picking between the pumpkin spice latte, the apple pie latte, the maple syrup sweet cream latte, the cinnamon roll latte, and a few more lattes on their menu board. 

But don’t overthink it, anything you choose, you’ll love it a-latte. (Sorry, I just had to say it, I think it’s clever)

Final Thoughts

And that’s it! The best pumpkin food and drinks in Delaware today. If you want to grab these drinks every day, it’s best if you buy a home here. And now is the best time to buy! Let’s talk about it and get that dream Delaware home you love.