While these fluctuating temperatures may not always make it obvious that it's fall, plenty of local businesses are ready to keep the season fresh in your mind with a number of fall-themed drinks.
From seasonal favorites like pumpkin spiced coffees to more specialty flavors like Beer Butter Latte and Apple of my Chai, we called and stopped by local shops to compile this list of what the area has to offer this year.
Most drinks can be ordered hot or iced.
Sleepyhead Coffee
735 Broad St., Suite 104;
1800 Rossville Ave, Suite 108
Employee recommendation: Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte
Also try: Apple Chai, Pumpkin Chai, Pumpkin Sweet Foam Cold Brew, Caramel Apple Butter, Spicy Hot Chocolate
Together Cafe
801 S. Orchard Knob Ave.
Employee recommendation: Harvest Moon (espresso, white chocolate, pumpkin syrup and cinnamon)
Also try: Cookie Butter Latte, Spiced Brown Sugar Latte, Pumpkin Pie Latte, Pumpkin Pie Chai, Reese's or Oreo frappe, Autumn Cold Brew (with pumpkin cold foam and vanilla syrup)
Mad Priest Coffee Roasters
1900 Broad St., Suite C
Employee recommendation: All Hallow's Eve (Spiced Pumpkin Butter Pecan Latte)
Also try: Thirsty for S'more, Brown Sugar Babe
Cadence Coffee Co.
11 E. Seventh St.
Employee recommendation: Butterscotchiato (latte with butterscotch and salted caramel drizzle)
Also try: Apple of My Chai, Scholar (Earl Grey tea with ginger/maple syrup and milk), Spiced Pumpkin Latte
Rembrandt's Coffee House
204 High St.
Employee recommendation: Pumpkin Apple Chai
Also try: Sticky Bun Latte, Harvest Moon Fog, Pumpkin Apple Chai, Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Spice Frappe, Autumn Spice Fruit Tea
Goodman Coffee Roasters
1110 Market St. and 3913 St Elmo Ave., Suite B
Employee recommendation: Pumpkin Spice Latte
Sunnyside Cup
3008 Broad St.
Employee recommendation: Pumpkin White Chocolate Latte
Also try: Maple Pumpkin Spice Latte, Maple Vanilla Latte
Culture Coffee Co.
610 Georgia Ave
Employee recommendation: Pumpkin Chai Latte
Also try: Pumpkin King (pumpkin spice), Poison Apple (apple and caramel latte), Pumpkin Chai
Wildflower Tea Shop & Apothecary
1423 Market St.
Employee recommendation: Harvest Apple. The tea has no caffeine and tastes like apple pie.
Also try: Hot Orange Spice, Organic Pumpkin Spice, Caravan Spice (smoked, smells like a campfire), Autumn Equinox
Frothy Monkey
Employee recommendation: The Bourbon Butterscotch and Hansel and Gretel (espresso, steamed milk, gingerbread sauce, cocoa powder)
Also try: Apple Orchata (steamed macadamia nut milk, apple syrup, house-made caramel, cinnamon powder); and a fall cocktail is in the works
Stone Cup Cafe
208 Frazier Ave.
Employee recommendation: Maple Spice Chai Latte
Also try: Lavender White Mocha, Almond Joy Mocha
The Hot Chocolatier
1437 Market St.
Employee recommendation: Since the start of the season, rather than a specific drink, one of the biggest trends is that customers are now seeking hot instead of cold drinks.
Also try: Sweet Autumn Latte, Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate, Pumpkin Spice Chai
Be Caffeinated
14 W. Kent St.
Employee recommendation: Witch's Brew (matcha/chai mix)
Also try: Chattaghouligan (white chocolate, caramel, cinnamon, clove), Spooky Mocha (mocha with cayenne), Headless Horseman (pumpkin, cinnamon, chocolate), Honey Booberry (honey, blueberry, coconut), Pumpkin Chai
Mean Mug
114 W. Main St.; 205 Manufacturers Road, Suite 109; 2090 Hamilton Place Blvd., Suite 106
Employee recommendation: Spiced Brown Sugar Latte or Pumpkin Spiced Latte
Also try: Pumpkin Spiced Chai
Don't see your favorite local fall drink? Email thayes@timesfreepress.com with additional suggestions for the list.