Gourd Vibes Only: 9 of the Best Pumpkin Desserts in Boston!

The Best Pumpkin Desserts in Boston!

Move aside PSL, you’ve got competition! Now before everyone starts sending us hate mail, don’t get us wrong we loveee a good PSL however we also love sweet pumpkin treats that we can sink our teeth into. Honestly, we’d devour any one of the sweet pumpkin treats on this list in probably under five minutes. Let the gourd times roll!

Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread from Lincoln Tavern

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This is the ultimate decadent fall dessert combination and we are not surprised that it comes to us by way of Lincoln Tavern, who is always going over-the-top with their desserts. This Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread is the perfect mix of buttery, doughy pastry full of fall spices and topped with caramel and whipped cream. We’ll take 10. Thanks.

Pumpkin Caramel Pie Ice Cream from FoMu

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For anyone who thinks ice cream is a summer-only indulgence, check your self please. The fall flavors menu at FoMu is something we wait all year for! Their Pumpkin Caramel Pie ‘Ice Cream’ (we put quotations around the ice cream because it’s actually plant-based but shhhh you’d never ever know) is one of the best ice cream flavors we have ever tasted. Creamy and thick pumpkin spice ice cream is flecked with house made gluten-free pie crust and swirled with from-scratch caramel. Swoon.

Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake Donut from Union Square Donuts

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Just when you we thought fall couldn’t get ant better, Union Square Donuts took things up several notches! Their seasonal Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake Donut is a brioche donut filled with a creamy cheesecake filling infused with pumpkin, vanilla bean, cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s then double dipped in a decadent caramel glaze and topped with their homemade gingersnap cookie crumble. The perfect blend of sweet and spice—oh my gourd, this donut is delicious! It’s honestly one of the best things you’ll put in your mouth this fall. We don’t suggest sharing.

Pumpkin Pie Fudge from Hilliards Chocolates

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We are completely obsessed with everything about this Pumpkin Pie Fudge from Hilliards Chocolates – one of our newest gift box partners! This seasonal delicacy has a delightful “Pumpkin Pie” taste in an adorable little pie tin. The Pumpkin Fudge is made by hand in Hilliards’ copper kettles in small batches and as always with the best fresh real ingredients. Their staff look forward to hand-ribboning each little pie tin every fall, which makes it that much sweeter!

Pumpkin Jam Turnover from Sofra Bakery

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If it’s coming out of Sofra’s kitchen…we want it…LOTS OF IT! One of their special sweet pumpkin treats this season is homemade pumpkin jam nestled inside flaky pastry to make a Pumpkin Jam Turnover. It’s everything we love about fall in one little pastry package. They look forward to fall every year when they can get their favorite Long Island Cheese Pumpkins to make their coveted pumpkin jam.

PSL Espresso Martini from Ciao Roma

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OK, even though you can’t necessarily ‘sink your teeth’ into this one, we argue that you may have to in order to get through the layer of pumpkin spice cream on top. Just when you thought an espresso martini couldn’t get any better, Ciao Roma in the North End, went and made this one. Their PSL Espresso Martini is killing the seasonal drink game and you have to have one before fall is over. It’s a T R E A T.

Anything Pumpkin from Clear Flour Bread

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Another local bakery that we have major heart eyes for is Clear Flour Bread in Brookline. We don’t know how they manage whip up so many delicious treats out of their tiny kitchen, but somehow they continue to wow us every season. They are constantly doing specials such as this Pumpkin Spice Chai Bread Pudding with Toasted Meringue on top. While this may not be there when you go and pay them a visit, we can assure you that something equally as incredible will be, so go and check it out!

Dessert for Breakfast? We think YES!

Pumpkin Bread French Toast from In A Pickle

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This popular breakfast spot actually keeps this dish on the menu year round so you can get your AM pumpkin fix any time you need it. Their house made pumpkin bread is grilled to perfection and topped with their signature sweet cream cheese, and garnished with powdered sugar and their Allspice Dulce de Leche. It’s decadent. It screams fall breakfast. It’s a MUST HAVE.

Cinnamon Bun Pumpkin Pancakes from The Friendly Toast

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If you’re looking to capital B Brunch you have to check out this seasonal stack at The Friendly Toast. They are known for their over-the-top large plates of breakfast treats and their October special is hitting in all the right ways. Their infamous pumpkin batter pancakes are cooked with cinnamon swirl, topped with maple cinnamon butter and powdered sugar to make the dream breakfast plate, or dessert depending on how you look at it. They’re waiting for you. Go get them!

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on October 10th, 2023 and has been updated and revamped for accuracy and fresh content.