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At midnight on August 31, Cinderella’s carriage isn’t the only thing turning back into a pumpkin. As the clock strikes twelve, everything magically transforms into pumpkin spice overnight. As soon as we get to the “‘ber” months, pumpkins take center stage, and suddenly, it’s the flavor of the season. Whether savoring a pumpkin spice latte at your favorite local coffee shop or indulging in a slice of pumpkin pie, this blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves embodies the essence of autumn.
Arkansas-based businesses wholeheartedly embrace the pumpkin spice craze and fall flavors like apple, cinnamon and fig. It seems everything from candles to cookies is infused with the comforting aromas of fall. With cooler nights, cozy campfires, and those first signs of sweater weather, it’s the ideal time to enjoy them.
Just about every local coffee shop has a pumpkin spice latte on the menu, along with a few other fall-themed drinks that embrace the season’s flavors. But in this list, I’m taking it a step further, exploring places across Arkansas where you’ll find all kinds of products infused with pumpkin spice and everything nice. From locally made treats to candles that fill your home with the cozy scent of fall, there’s plenty to discover beyond your favorite latte.
Northridge Oak – Pea Ridge
Northridge Oak specializes in therapeutic-grade essential oils, self-care products and 100% soy wax candles.
- Pumpkin Spice 100% Soy Wax Candle
- Pumpkin Patchouli 100% Soy Wax Candle
- Fall Leaves 100% Soy Wax Candle
- Apple Cinnamon 100% Soy Wax Candle
The Tea Crate – Batesville
The Tea Crate in Batesville elevates freshly brewed tea to a higher place in a coffee-driven world with their ultra-filtered hand-crafted loose-leaf tea blends and iced tea.
- Pumpkin Pie Frappe
- Caramel Apple Soda
- Cinnamon Swirl Chai
- Spiced Fig Green Tea (Loose-leaf and Iced)
Maria’s Homemade Country Fare – Damascus
Maria’s Homemade offers small-batch jellies, fruit butter, dips and snack foods.
- Pumpkin Butter
- Apple Butter
- Roasted Salted Pumpkin Seeds
Moonlight Mixes – Little Rock
Moonlight Mixes crafts gourmet snack mixes and crackers in a variety of flavors.
Briar Oak Family Farm – Velvet Ridge
Briar Oak Family Farm bakes fresh sourdough sandwich bread and other baked goods. They also make healing salves, seasoned smoked salts, and sanitizing sprays.
- Pumpkin Spice Sourdough
Loblolly Creamery – Little Rock
Loblolly Creamery makes super good, small-batch, handmade ice cream and sweet treats available in their flagship store in Little Rock and in freezers and scoop shops across the state.
- Pumpkin Cheesecake
- Snickerdoodle Dough
- Salted Caramel Cashew
Piehouse – Bentonville
Piehouse is an old-fashioned bakery and coffee shop serving homemade “just like Grandma used to make” baked goods.
- Pumpkin Pie
- Pumpkin Bars
- Apple Pie
- Pumpkin Spice Bread
- Maple Pecan Croissants
Pink House Alchemy – Fayetteville
Pink House Alchemy handcrafts small-batch syrups and mixer bases.
Click here to grab recipes for Apple Cider Donuts and Pumpkin Spice White Chocolate Popcorn featuring Pumpkin Butternut Spice Syrup.
Big Cuppa – Morrilton
Big Cuppa is a family-owned-and-operated small-batch roastery and coffee shop.
- House-made Pumpkin Syrup
Wild Sweet Williams – Searcy
Wild Sweet Williams is a baking house in Searcy that specializes in fresh-baked cookies and breads, seasonal sandwiches and soups.
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Scone
- Pumpkin White Chocolate Scone
- Pumpkin Cream Cheese Kolache
- Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
- Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles
- Pumpkin Spice Babycakes
- Apple Crisp Babycakes
- Maple Chai Scone
- Figgy Apple Butter Kolache
- Maple Leaf Focaccia
- Maple Pecan Sugar Cookies
- Fall Sprinkle Cookies
Stillwell’s Restaurant – De Queen
Stillwell’s Restaurant is located in downtown De Queen and specializes in lunch, desserts and coffee and has several seasonal menu items.
- Pumpkin Bread
- Chunky Apple Cake
Neighbor’s Mill – Harrison
Neighbor’s Mill is a local bakery and restaurant offering hand-crafted hearth breads, nutritious sandwiches, soups, salads, cookies, muffins and more at their locations in Harrison, Arkansas and Springfield, Missouri.
- Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
- Pumpkin Cream Cheese Whoopie Pies
- Pumpkin Maple Bars
- Apple Pie Cups
- Cinnamon Apple Butter Pie
Poulos Apiary – Tontitown
Poulos Apiary is a father and son owned and operated commercial beekeeping business that sends its bees all over the country to pollinate crops. Their honey and honey products come straight from the hives.
House of Webster – Rogers
House of Webster gift shop has been in business for 90 years, producing a variety of high-quality jams, jellies, preserves, fruit spreads, fruit butters, relishes, salsas, mustards, syrups, BBQ sauces and pickled products.
Guess & Company – Des Arc
Guess & Company provides high-end yet affordable home goods and is known for its annual Christmas warehouse Sale.
Stirling Soap Company – Paris
Stirling Soap Company began in 2012 when owners Roderick and Amanda Lovan returned from Scotland craving the natural shop and personal care products that were available abroad. They set out to make a line of high-quality, natural products that were affordable enough for everyday use. Products include soap, lip balm, aftershave, shampoo bars and more
Aromatique – Heber Springs
Over 40 years ago, Aromatique founder Patti Upton invented the home fragrance retail category at her home in Heber Springs with her “Smell of Christmas” fragrance. The fragrances are still created and candles are hand-poured in the lakeside community in Central Arkansas.
Pumpkin Spice Coffee Drinks
You can’t really talk about fall flavors without mentioning a Pumpkin Spice Latte. OIA writer-favorite coffee shops include Petit Jean Coffeehouse, The Oucahitas and Puritan Coffee and Beer, but nearly every local coffee shop offers an assortment of seasonal drinks, including everyone’s favorite PSL. Check out these posts to find a coffee shop in your area:
- College Coffee Shops
- Searcy: Best Coffee City in Arkansas
- 9 South Arkansas Coffee Shops
- Main Street Arkansas Coffee Trail
As you can see, fall in Arkansas is filled with so many unique and delicious ways to enjoy pumpkin spice and other fall flavors. We’ve barely scraped the surface of what’s available, so be sure to leave a comment letting us know where you go to get your favorite fall treats.
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