It’s the moment shoppers begin seeingpumpkin spice lattesand other pumpkin-flavored items on restaurant menus across the country.
Some of the most popular chains are offering these seasonal options even earlier than usual this year.
For instance,Starbucks' new fall menudropped on Aug. 22.
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Here’s a look at the various restaurant chains now catering to America’s collective pumpkin-spice obsession.
Where will you celebrate fall?
Let’s find out.
Photo: The Cheesecake Factory
If you’ve got the option to’t get to a Cheesecake Factory, trythis recipefor a homemade version.
There’s evena cute new raccoon cake popto give you the fall feelsthough its vanilla, not pumpkin.
If it is still hot in your area, don’t worry.
Photo: Dunkin'
All the coffee options come iced as well as hot.
The latte even has a frozen option!
There’s also a pumpkin danish filled with pumpkin custard and studded with icing.
Photo: Courtesy of Starbucks
The Pumpkin Blondie atBlack Rock Coffee Baris a fan favorite, for good reason.
The restaurant doesn’t discriminate, offering its carb-infused treats all hours of the day and night.
Both versions are a deal, with a full stack of cakes coming in well under $20.
Photo: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts/Facebook
Haagen-Dazs Shops
What makes ultra-delicious, sweet and creamy ice cream taste like fall?
Adding pumpkin spice of course.
Get yours before November 14.
Photo: Jimmy John’s
ThePumpkin Pie Blizzard Treatis made with real pumpkin pie pieces mixed into soft serve.
Photo: Paris Baguette
Photo: Black Rock Coffee
Photo: Courtesy of IHOP
Photo: Smoothie King
Photo: Haagen-Dazs
Photo: Courtesy of Dairy Queen