Do you fear what goes bump in the night? Well, with these delicious flavors, you won’t have to! It’s the season of spooktacular flavor and joy.
This year’s list includes notes of pumpkin pie, crisp apples and sweet caramel.
From local favorites to holiday staples, there’s a little something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing pick-me-up or some responsible adult fun, DeKalb has plenty of options.
Cast Iron Coffee
Located at 901 Lucinda Ave. Suite D, Cast Iron Coffee is a DeKalb staple just across the street from the DuSable turn-around. The cafe is known for its delightful variety of colorful holiday and seasonal drinks. Just in time for the season, their pumpkin pie dirty chai is a delicious and cozy fall favorite.
This drink combines the warm spices of a chai latte with a rich pumpkin pie flavor for a smooth and energizing blend of spicy and sweetness that tastes like fall in a cup. The drink is available hot or cold.
Starbucks
Apple crisp oatmilk latte is a seasonal fall treat that is perfect for those looking for some energy but want to stay dairy-free.
This drink from Starbucks is made with blonde espresso, oatmilk and a spiced apple brown-sugar syrup that gives it a cozy baked-apple flavor. It’s topped with a drizzle of apple-spice sauce. It’s like drinking sweet oatmeal, wholesome and delicious.
Starbucks has several locations including in the Holmes Student Center and at 1015 W. Lincoln Highway, just a short walk from campus.
Candy Cloud Company
The caramel apple revibe is a sweet and energizing fall drink that blends crisp green-apple syrup with smooth caramel drizzle for a perfect balance of tart and sweet. It’s topped with their signature sweet cream cloud foam, giving it a light, velvety finish.
Candy Cloud is a specialty café located at 2448 Sycamore Road.
ADULT DRINKS
Chili’s
The witches brew margarita is a Halloween favorite made with Lunazul blanco tequila, blue curacao, Monin granny smith apple syrup and house-made sour mix. Served with a fun broomstick garnish, this bright blue $6 margarita is the perfect spooky-season sip.
Chili’s is located at 2370 Sycamore Road #4.
Fatty’s Pub & Grille
The blood orange bucket at Fatty’s in DeKalb is a bright, citrusy cocktail served in a fun, shareable bucket. It’s a refreshing mixture of blood orange juice and is topped with an orange Nutrl vodka seltzer. Making every sip a light and sparkling sensation. Each bucket costs $5 with $1 of each purchase going to go to breast cancer research.
Fatty’s is just down the road from campus located at 1312 W. Lincoln Highway.
