Okay, we get it—the onset of fall means pumpkin spice lattes. And that trusty beverage is pretty dang good. But every now and then, even the most devoted PSL fans surely get sick of them. Enter these fall drinks, now available at local coffee shops.
Carrot Cake Latte
Have your cake and drink it too with this decadent beverage that unites Counter Culture espresso, steamed milk and house-made carrot-cake syrup. If only cream cheese frosting were capable of floating at the top. // 3211 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Clarendon) and 205 Park Ave., Falls Church City
Apple Pie Latte
Treat yourself to this desserty drink, featuring Vigilante espresso and proprietary apple-pie syrup. Pair it with a freshly made chocolate croissant or citrus scone. // 450 N. Washington St., Falls Church City
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Maple Latte
Good Company Doughnuts and Cafe
Skip the pancakes and sip on Intelligentsia Black Cat espresso, steamed milk and house-made maple syrup instead. Want more maple? Try your latte with a side of maple cake or maple-pecan coffee cake doughnuts. // 672 N. Glebe Road, Arlington (Ballston)
Autumn Rose Latte
You may want to sprinkle dried rose petals atop every latte after seeing this pretty little number, which is almost too lovely to drink. Here, rose tea and espresso meet honey and steamed milk. And if that doesn’t satisfy your sweet tooth, follow it up with an order of coconut jelly or coco-mango sticky rice. // 2442 N. Harrison St., Arlington
Gingerbread Latte
For a drink you can easily segue into the holiday season, try St. Elmo’s gingerbread latte, made with Counter Culture espresso, steamed milk and Monin gingerbread syrup. // 2300 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria (Del Ray) and 1536 Kenwood Ave., Alexandria (Fairlington)