As hot summer days become less frequent, residents of the Ryan’s Crossing luxury new-home community prepare for all things pumpkin! Situated in desirable Pittsboro, NC homeowners are just minutes away from endless opportunities to lean into fall flavor favorites. From cafes to cool treats, pumpkin-flavored everything is a quintessential benchmark to kicking off the most delightful autumn experience. For Ryan’s Crossing’s future homeowners, why not pick up a pumpkin-spice latte before taking a tour of this award-winning community?
Your Guide to Pittsboro’s Pumpkin Picks:
Pumpkin Spice Lattes: Coffee fans flock to local cafes as soon as word spreads that pumpkin is back on the menu. With a combination of espresso, steamed milk, traditional fall spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove), and a dash of pumpkin puree, Pumpkin Lattes lead the way in saying so long to summer and hello to bulky sweaters. Locally, Cafe Root Cellar will have fans lined up to enjoy both pumpkin lattes and baked goods! Prefer your lattes cold? Head to Willy’s Cinnamon Rolls for a Cold Brew Iced Pumpkin Latte and one of Willy’s famous cinnamon rolls.
Pumpkin Beer: Pumpkin beer has become a beloved tradition for craft beer enthusiasts and Chatham County’s BMC Brewing has an amazing option. Jack Pumpkin Ale taps into the area’s best pumpkins, adding a pound of pumpkin per gallon of brewed beer! This amazing ale pairs perfectly with BMC’s homemade pumpkin cookies!
Pumpkin Ice Cream: If you’re a fan of both ice cream and all things pumpkin, then head to Siler City’s Creative Creamery. With rotating, one-of-a-kind flavors offered year-round, Creative Creamery knows that, once September arrives, visitors will dive into fresh waffle cones filled to the brim with Pumpkin Ice Cream. When Jean’s Neighborhood Market added a pumpkin patch to its Apex property, Pumpkin-Spice Ice Cream quickly arrived on its menu. A fall day that includes pumpkin picking and pumpkin ice cream? Perfection!
Pumpkin Pastries: Pittsboro’s Phoenix Bakery has an amazing breakfast and lunch menu but its homemade baked goods are what draw visitors from near and far. The pastry menu changes daily and when fall arrives, it is loaded with pumpkin-filled options such as scones, muffins, or rolls. Make sure you arrive early in the day as those daily pastries sell out quickly!
Pumpkin Shaved Ice: With over 100 New Orleans’ style shaved iced flavors, it’s hard to believe that Pelican’s SnoBalls could get even better but with Pumpkin SnoBalls returning to the menu each fall, it does! Did you know that Pelican’s SnoBalls was started in Garner, NC? Today, fourteen states host over 200 Pelican’s locations. That’s quite the jump since that first Garner location was opened in 2001 by 13-year-old founder Ansley Johnson and her family. North Carolina is home to dozens of locations, and they are all ready to add Pumpkin SnoBalls to the menu this fall!
Pumpkin Jam: Haven’t heard of pumpkin jam? This twist on a favorite condiment can be found at Mrs. Ruth’s Jams in Pittsboro and fans look forward to its return every year! Mrs. Ruth’s Harvest Spice Jam is filled with flavor inspired by fall favorites, including pumpkins. Pair it with goat cheese on a toasted baguette and your taste buds with thank you!
Pumpkin Syrup: Waffles have never been better at the Breakaway Cafe! When fall arrives, so does Breakaway Cafe’s delicious pumpkin syrup. Drizzled across hot waffles or pancakes, this twist on tradition beckons diners to come back to brunch over and over.
Pumpkin Pie: Prefer an original pumpkin favorite? Head to Carolina Cravings and pick up a pumpkin pie that will tap into all your senses. The scent of homemade buttery crusts fills the locally owned shop as delightful desserts are prepped for consumers each day. As temperatures drop, Carolina Cravings’ cheesecakes, cookies, and breads also switch to a fall flair!
If you’re ready to head to the fields and pick your pumpkins, you won’t have to travel far. Ryan’s Crossing is convenient to several locally owned pumpkin patches ready to welcome visitors this fall:
As autumn rolls in, so does the delightful pumpkin spice phenomenon, bringing with it a wide array of treats that celebrate the flavors of the season. Whether you’re a fan of the classic Pumpkin Spice Latte or ready to explore something new, Ryan’s Crossing is the perfect starting point.
Ryan’s Crossing spans 114 wooded acres in Pittsboro with nearly 50 acres dedicated to preservation. This fabulous neighborhood has just a few sprawling home sites available, ready for a custom build. Contact the Ryan’s Crossing team today to start building your luxury dream home!