Eight bakeries. Endless pumpkin joy. Whether you’re road-tripping through small towns or scrolling for overnight delivery, these spots prove pumpkin season isn’t a trend—it’s a lifestyle.
Now grab your latte, put on your coziest scarf, and let’s get this pumpkin party started.
Lindsey’s Bakery — Circleville, Ohio
Circleville is basically America’s pumpkin capital, and Lindsey’s Bakery is its sugary soul. This hometown spot is famous for pumpkin donuts that hit like autumn itself — warm, sweet, and a little nostalgic. Every October, they bake a pumpkin pie so massive it gets its own parade. The vibe is small-town cozy with powdered sugar on top, and the pumpkin star is the donut that made Circleville a destination for fall fanatics.
Magnolia Bakery — New York City, NY (and beyond)
Magnolia proves that pumpkin can be glamorous. The iconic New York bakery brings the big-city sparkle to fall with a pumpkin cheesecake on a gingersnap crust and a swoon-worthy pumpkin banana pudding. Each bite tastes like luxury wrapped in cinnamon. The vibe is classic NYC — stylish, busy, a little indulgent — and the pumpkin star is that silky cheesecake that’ll have you whispering “I love you” to your dessert fork.
Bird-in-Hand Bakery & Café — Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania
Amish Country knows how to do fall right. Bird-in-Hand Bakery serves pumpkin bread, pies, and rolls made completely from scratch, the kind of baking that makes your grandma proud. The scent of nutmeg and butter fills the air before you even step inside. The vibe is wholesome, homespun, and heart-warming. The pumpkin star is the old-fashioned pumpkin bread — simple, sweet, and proof that tradition never goes out of season.
Lauretta Jean’s — Portland, Oregon
This Portland pie haven takes pumpkin season seriously. Lauretta Jean’s serves rich pumpkin pies, creamy pumpkin cheesecakes, and even pumpkin cakes that look like fall in pastry form. The crusts are flaky perfection, the fillings are dreamily smooth, and everything tastes like cozy sweater weather. The vibe is hip yet homey, where every bite feels like a hug in a coffee shop. The pumpkin star? Their pumpkin pie—simple, spiced, and the definition of fall comfort.
Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop — Greenville, South Carolina
If Southern charm had a flavor, it’d taste like Buttermilk Sky’s spiced pumpkin pie. With its buttery shortbread crust and creamy filling, this pie is fall wrapped in comfort food perfection. The shop itself feels like a warm hug — quaint, welcoming, and always sweet-smelling. The vibe is pure Southern hospitality with a side of nostalgia. The pumpkin star is that pie, rich enough to make you want to write it a thank-you note.
Trefzger’s Bakery — Peoria Heights, Illinois
Since 1861, Trefzger’s has been baking happiness, and during the fall, that means pumpkin everywhere. Their lineup includes pumpkin pies, iced pumpkin cookies, cupcakes, and even a chiffon dessert that feels lighter than a sweater-weather breeze. The vibe is pure Midwestern comfort — friendly faces, cozy smells, and a sugar high worth traveling for. The pumpkin star is the pumpkin dessert cupcake, piled high with frosting and good vibes.
PieCaken Bakeshop — New York, NY
This dessert is extra in all the right ways. PieCaken layers pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and spice cake into one decadent tower of chaos and joy. It’s like Thanksgiving had a group chat and everyone showed up. The vibe is maximalist, festive, and delightfully over-the-top. The pumpkin star is, of course, the pumpkin layer — smooth, spiced, and holding this Frankenstein’s dessert masterpiece together like the hero it is.
Noe Valley Bakery — San Francisco, California
San Francisco might not get much sweater weather, but Noe Valley Bakery still delivers peak fall energy. Their pumpkin bread with cream cheese frosting, pumpkin spice cookies, and mini pumpkin pies are cozy little bites of happiness. It’s the kind of spot where you’ll grab a latte, a pastry, and forget the city even has fog. The vibe is friendly and neighborhood-cute. The pumpkin star is that cream-cheese-topped pumpkin bread that turns mornings into magic.
