Best Fall Bites in Greater Palm Springs: Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Matcha & Fall Menus

Fall brings delicious fall bites and sweet treats to Greater Palm Springs! While leaves may not crunch underfoot, Greater Palm Springs fall menus bring plenty of autumn flavor to local restaurants, coffeehouses and ice cream shops. From savory seasonal dishes to pumpkin spice lattes, matcha drinks and fall-inspired ice cream, there’s something to satisfy every craving. Explore these local spots and find your new fall favorite.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Greater Palm Springs Fall Menus

Gabino's | Indio, La Quinta, Palm Springs

Gabino’s welcomes fall with sweet treats and savory bites! Sip iced peach yerba mate topped with salted honey cold foam, or try the Harvest Wrap or Salad, featuring turkey, bacon, raspberry glaze, feta and crisp greens. For a sweet finish, indulge in Pumpkin Oreo Cheesecake Pudding layered with cookie crumbles and whipped cream, or enjoy the pumpkin Oreo cheesecake filling rolled in Gabino’s signature wrap.

 

Cork & Fork | Indio

Savor the season at Cork & Fork with the new Butternut Squash Ravioli, served with brown butter, Parmesan, pine nut gremolata and crispy sage. Already a staff favorite, this savory fall dish brings comforting flavors to your next dinner out.

 

Seasonal Fall Drinks: Coffee, Matcha & More

Buena Matcha | Palm Desert

For a sweet addition to your Palm Desert fall dining itinerary, stop by Buena Matcha for a fresh lineup of drinks inspired by the season. Try the Apple Spice Matcha, Pumpkin Spice Cold Foam Matcha, or Salted Maple Matcha for an autumn twist on your favorite matcha latte. For something different, the Salted Caramel Houjicha pairs roasted tea with a sweet and salty touch. 

 

Cafecito Calaveras | Cathedral City

Cafecito Calaveras brings a festive twist to fall with pumpkin drinks inspired by Mexican flavors. Try the Pumpkin Mazapán, blending mazapán, pumpkin spice, and espresso, or the Pumpkin Café de Olla with pumpkin and cinnamon. The Pumpkin Horchata adds pumpkin and maple to the classic drink, while the Pumpkin Cookie Butter pairs cookie butter with pumpkin and espresso. Chocolate lovers can savor the Mexican Pumpkin Mocha, a blend of Mexican chocolate, pumpkin, cinnamon, and espresso. 

 

Café La Jefa | Palm Springs

At Café La Jefa you’ll find cozy sips ranging from pumpkin favorites to creative espresso and matcha drinks. Try Em’s Aura, featuring espresso, sweetened condensed milk, sea salt, vanilla bean, and cinnamon, or Alma Caliente, which combines espresso with housemade café de olla syrup, blood orange, and whole milk. The Salted Maple Walnut Shaken Espresso offers another autumn-inspired option, while the Emerald Fog tops ceremonial-grade matcha with housemade Earl Grey cold foam. For your pumpkin fix, choose a Pumpkin Spice Latte made with organic pumpkin purée, a Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, or a Pumpkin Chai Latte. 

 

Desert Kid Coffee | Palm Desert

Desert Kid Coffee puts an autumnal spin on their menu with drinks featuring maple, pumpkin spice, pear, and fig. The Maple Brown Butter Latte combines Vermont maple and brown butter syrup with espresso and milk, while It’s Mandatory, PSL delivers a classic pumpkin spice fix. Matcha lovers can sip on the Iced Pear + Fig Matcha Latte or the Earl Grey-infused Desert Fog Matcha Latte, garnished with lavender. For something refreshing, Austin’s Tonic blends pear cordial, fig compote, espresso, and tonic, while Sunny’s Way tops cold brew with a cream top and cocoa powder. 

 

Everbloom Coffee | Indio

Everbloom Coffee captures the flavors of fall with three seasonal drinks! Pumpkin Patch puts a rich twist on the classic pumpkin spice latte with real pumpkin purée, browned butter, and house-made pumpkin spice, plus a sugar-free option. Matcha lovers can try the Maplemoon, a fall-inspired nod to Bee’s Knees that blends salted maple sweetness with nutty pecan notes. Rounding out the lineup, Hayride pairs apple-infused, house-made chai with a drizzle of house-made butterscotch for a cozy taste of the season. 

 

Rutina Coffee | Palm Desert

Rutina Coffee brings the fall vibes with house-made flavors that bring a little comfort to your coffee routine. Try Calabaza, featuring pumpkin spice syrup made with real pumpkin, brown sugar, and fall spices, or add the new Pumpkin Cream Top to an iced americano, cold brew, or latte. For a dessert-inspired sip, Flan offers notes of caramelized sugar, vanilla, and custard. House-made Blueberry syrup adds a fruity twist, while returning favorite Ginger balances mild spice and sweetness with notes of fresh ginger, warm spices, and brown sugar. 

 

Saguaro Coffee | Indio

Saguaro Coffee welcomes fall with seasonal sips featuring apple, pumpkin spice, and salted honey. Try the Caramel Apple Crisp, a matcha latte with house-made apple spice syrup and caramel drizzle, or Hearth & Harvest, a pumpkin spice latte made with house-made syrup. Salty Dunes pairs a brown sugar latte with salted honey cold foam, while Go-Nanas tops the shop’s signature Banancha with banana cold foam. Cold brew fans can reach for Honeypot, featuring Guatemala cold brew topped with salted honey cold foam.

 

SOTToVOCE Cafe | Palm Desert

Sottovoce Cafe brings cozy flavors to your next coffee break with a fall lineup featuring a hot honey cinnamon latte and pumpkin spice with cardamom chai. Biscoff apple and Nutella pistachio creations add even more reasons to stop in and discover a new seasonal favorite.

 

 

Fall Sweets: Seasonal Ice Cream & Desserts

Ice Cream & Shop(pe)  | Palm Springs

Fall is looking sweet at Ice Cream & Shop(pe), where October’s lineup offers plenty of reasons to stop for a scoop. Pumpkin Praline brings a fall-inspired twist, while Black Sesame offers something a little unexpected—both are available now. Pralines & Cream is expected to join the lineup in early October, giving you another delicious reason to come back. 

 

Cheers Coffee | Rancho Mirage

Add a sweet twist to your fall coffee stop at Cheers Coffee at The River at Rancho Mirage. The new TiraTwist layered desserts come in three tempting flavors: Salted Caramel Twist, Tella Twist and Cookie Cream Twist. Pair one with a pumpkin spice latte, cold brew or signature drink for an indulgent afternoon treat.

 

Nitroinfusions | La Quinta

Cool down with a taste of fall at Nitroinfusions in La Quinta, where pumpkin spice flavor and a Biscoff popsicle bring a seasonal twist to frozen treats. Both are available for a limited time, so stop by for a sweet bite of autumn while they last!

 

Looking for more? Discover Greater Palm Springs restaurants and sunny patio dining spots to round out your seasonal dining adventure.