Apple Cinnamon Chaider
Chai-lovers looking to spice up their morning will fall for Mojo’s Coffee and More’s blend of natural, house-made chai tea with locally sourced apple cider in the Apple Cinnamon Chai-der ($3.95, medium). “It’s just a harmony of masala spices topped with fall spices,” says owner Tracy Ardelas. “It just works.” 600 Dover Center Road, Bay Village, 440-892-4040, mojoscoffeeandmore.com
Jack the Pumpking Latte
We’re suckers for a classic pumpkin spice latte but hate the artificial sugar that often comes with pumpkin syrup. So you’ll find us sipping on Erie Island Coffee Co.’s PSL spinoff. The Jack the Pumpking Latte ($5.25, medium) adds natural maple syrup to the mix. “The maple gives it an edge,” says co-owner Carla Reardon. “Maple is one of those flavors that’s subtle but sweet.” 19300 Detroit Ave., Rocky River, 440-333-1510, erieislandcoffee.com
Miss American Pie
CLE Juice Box owner Erika Zakrajsek puts some of our favorite healthy fall flavors into a cold-pressed juicer to create the Miss American Pie ($9). Ingredients such as sweet potato, carrots, green apples, cinnamon, cardamom and clove work together to make a comforting holiday drink. “All of the flavors just remind me of Thanksgiving,” Zakrajsek says. 8587 Mentor Ave., Mentor, 440-289-0727, clejuicebox.com
Pumpkin DK Smoothie
An all-vegan alternative to sugar-filled seasonal drinks, Beviamo’s Pumpkin DK Smoothie ($7), made with almond milk, cinnamon, pumpkin, banana, vanilla plant-based protein and peanut butter, tastes like ice cream but is packed with protein and nutrients. “It gives you that fall pumpkin taste but without the guilt,” says owner Danny Rizk. beviamocafe.com
