My favorite time of year is fall, the season of cozy sweaters, golden leaves, and warm coffee in hand. There’s something special about sipping a sweet, spiced drink when the air turns cool. These fall coffee recipes bring all those comforting flavors straight to your kitchen.

Some are warm and creamy, perfect for chilly mornings by the window. Others are iced or topped with whipped cream for those sunny fall afternoons. Each one is made to taste like a cozy hug in a cup.

If you love pumpkin spice, maple syrup, or caramel coffee, this list is for you. Try one each week and make your mornings feel more festive. Fall is short, so let’s make every cup count.

Classic Pumpkin Spice Latte

This iconic fall coffee drink features espresso with steamed milk, real pumpkin puree, and warm spices. It’s the ultimate autumn beverage that captures the cozy essence of the season in every sip.

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 shots espresso or ½ cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup or brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Whipped cream for topping
• Extra pumpkin pie spice for garnish
• Cinnamon stick (optional)

Instructions

1. Mix the pumpkin base by combining pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Microwave for 15-20 seconds to warm it, then stir until smooth and well combined.
2. Brew the espresso using an espresso machine or prepare strong coffee using your preferred method. The coffee should be hot and freshly brewed for the best flavor.
3. Steam the milk by heating milk in a small saucepan over medium heat or using a milk frother. If using a saucepan, whisk vigorously as it heats to create foam. Heat until steaming but not boiling, around 150°F.
4. Combine coffee and pumpkin mixture by adding the warm pumpkin mixture to a large mug, then pouring the hot espresso over it. Stir well to ensure the pumpkin puree is completely incorporated.
5. Add the steamed milk by pouring it over the pumpkin-coffee mixture, holding back the foam with a spoon initially. The liquid milk should blend with the coffee.
6. Top with foam by spooning the milk foam on top of the drink, creating a generous layer that sits above the liquid.
7. Garnish and serve by topping with whipped cream, a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice, and an optional cinnamon stick. Serve immediately while hot for the ultimate cozy fall experience.

Maple Cinnamon Cold Brew

This refreshing cold coffee drink features smooth cold brew with sweet maple syrup and warm cinnamon. It’s perfect for those warmer fall days when you still want autumn flavors but prefer a chilled beverage.

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 0 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 cup cold brew coffee concentrate
• ½ cup milk or cream
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Ice cubes
• Cinnamon stick for garnish
• Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the cold brew by using store-bought cold brew concentrate or making your own by steeping coarsely ground coffee in cold water for 12-24 hours, then straining.
2. Mix the maple cinnamon syrup by combining maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Stir vigorously until the cinnamon is evenly distributed throughout the syrup.
3. Fill a glass with ice using a tall glass (12-16 ounces) filled about three-quarters full with ice cubes.
4. Add the cold brew by pouring the cold brew concentrate over the ice. The amount can be adjusted based on how strong you prefer your coffee.
5. Pour in the maple mixture by adding the maple cinnamon syrup to the glass and stirring well to ensure it’s evenly distributed throughout the cold brew.
6. Add milk or cream by pouring it over the coffee mixture. You can stir it in for a uniform color or leave it layered for a beautiful presentation.
7. Garnish and serve with a cinnamon stick as a stirrer and optional whipped cream on top. The combination of maple sweetness and cinnamon warmth creates a perfect fall flavor that’s refreshing and satisfying.

Chai Spice Latte

This warming latte combines espresso with aromatic chai spices for a complex, flavorful drink. The blend of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves creates a cozy beverage that’s perfect for crisp autumn mornings.

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 shot espresso or ¼ cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 whole cloves
• 3 cardamom pods, crushed
• ½ teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 black tea bag
• Whipped cream (optional)
• Ground cinnamon for topping

Instructions

1. Simmer the spices by combining milk, honey, cinnamon stick, cloves, crushed cardamom pods, grated ginger, and nutmeg in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
2. Steep the tea by removing the saucepan from heat once simmering and adding the tea bag. Let it steep for 3-4 minutes to infuse the milk with chai flavor.
3. Strain the mixture by pouring the spiced milk through a fine-mesh strainer into a container to remove the whole spices and tea bag. Press on the solids to extract all the flavorful liquid.
4. Brew the espresso and pour it into a large mug while the milk mixture is steeping.
5. Reheat if needed by returning the strained milk to the saucepan and warming it gently if it has cooled too much.
6. Froth the milk using a milk frother or by whisking vigorously to create foam on top of the spiced milk.
7. Pour over espresso by adding the chai-spiced milk to the mug with espresso, holding back the foam initially, then spooning the foam on top.
8. Top and serve with optional whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon. The complex spice blend creates a warming, aromatic drink that’s perfect for fall.

Salted Caramel Coffee

This indulgent drink features rich espresso with sweet caramel and a hint of salt for the perfect sweet-salty balance. It’s a luxurious treat that feels like a special occasion in a mug.

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 shots espresso or ½ cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons caramel sauce, divided
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of sea salt, plus more for topping
• Whipped cream for topping
• Extra caramel sauce for drizzling

Instructions

1. Prepare the glass or mug by drizzling 1 tablespoon of caramel sauce inside in a decorative pattern. This creates visual appeal and extra caramel flavor.
2. Brew the espresso fresh and hot using an espresso machine or prepare strong coffee with your preferred method.
3. Heat and flavor the milk by warming milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons caramel sauce, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt, stirring constantly until the caramel dissolves.
4. Steam or froth the caramel milk by continuing to heat while whisking vigorously to create foam, or use a milk frother. Heat until steaming but not boiling.
5. Pour espresso into the prepared mug with the caramel drizzle on the sides.
6. Add caramel milk by pouring the sweetened, salted caramel milk over the espresso, allowing the flavors to blend together.
7. Top generously with whipped cream, then drizzle with additional caramel sauce and sprinkle with a small pinch of sea salt flakes.
8. Serve immediately while hot, enjoying the perfect balance of sweet caramel, robust coffee, and a hint of salt that elevates this drink to something truly special.

Apple Cider Coffee

This unique fall drink combines fresh apple cider with espresso for a fruity, seasonal twist. The apple flavor complements the coffee surprisingly well, creating a warm, comforting beverage perfect for autumn.

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 shot espresso or ¼ cup strong brewed coffee
• ¾ cup apple cider
• ¼ cup milk or cream
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Whipped cream for topping
• Cinnamon stick for garnish
• Apple slice for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat the apple cider in a small saucepan over medium heat until steaming but not boiling. The cider should be hot and fragrant.
2. Add spices to cider by stirring in cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup. Whisk well to combine and let the spices infuse for 1-2 minutes.
3. Brew fresh espresso and pour it into a large mug or heat-proof glass.
4. Warm the milk separately in the microwave or in a small saucepan, then froth it using a milk frother or whisk.
5. Combine cider and coffee by pouring the spiced apple cider over the espresso in the mug. Stir gently to blend the flavors.
6. Add frothed milk by pouring or spooning the milk foam on top of the apple cider coffee mixture.
7. Garnish beautifully with whipped cream, a cinnamon stick, and a thin apple slice on the rim of the glass.
8. Serve hot and enjoy this unique combination that brings together the best flavors of fall—apples, cinnamon, and coffee—in one delicious drink.

Hazelnut Mocha

This rich drink combines chocolate and hazelnut with espresso for a nutty, indulgent treat. It’s reminiscent of popular chocolate-hazelnut spreads but in a warm, comforting coffee form.

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 shots espresso or ½ cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
• 2 tablespoons hazelnut syrup
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Whipped cream for topping
• Chocolate shavings for garnish
• Chopped hazelnuts for topping (optional)

Instructions

1. Mix chocolate and hazelnut base by combining chocolate syrup, hazelnut syrup, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract in the bottom of a large mug. Stir until the cocoa powder is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
2. Brew espresso and pour it over the chocolate-hazelnut mixture in the mug. Stir vigorously to ensure everything is well combined and the syrups are fully incorporated.
3. Steam the milk by heating it in a saucepan or milk steamer until hot and frothy. Whisk continuously to create foam.
4. Pour milk over coffee by adding the steamed milk to the mug, allowing the liquid to blend with the chocolate-hazelnut coffee base.
5. Top with foam by spooning any remaining milk foam on top of the drink.
6. Add whipped cream generously for an extra indulgent touch.
7. Garnish with chocolate and hazelnuts by adding chocolate shavings and optional chopped toasted hazelnuts on top of the whipped cream.
8. Serve immediately while hot. This decadent drink tastes like dessert but gives you the caffeine boost you need to start your day.

Gingerbread Latte

This festive latte features the warm spices of gingerbread cookies in coffee form. With molasses, ginger, and cinnamon, it’s like drinking a freshly baked cookie—perfect for the holiday season.

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 shots espresso or ½ cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Whipped cream for topping
• Gingerbread cookie for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Create the gingerbread syrup by combining molasses, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
2. Warm the syrup mixture in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to make it easier to dissolve and incorporate into the coffee.
3. Brew fresh espresso and pour it into a large mug. Add the warm gingerbread syrup mixture and stir vigorously until completely combined.
4. Heat and froth the milk by warming it in a saucepan over medium heat while whisking continuously, or using a milk frother. Heat until steaming and foamy.
5. Pour milk over coffee by adding the hot, frothed milk to the gingerbread-flavored espresso mixture, stirring gently to combine.
6. Top with whipped cream for an indulgent finish that complements the spiced coffee perfectly.
7. Garnish with gingerbread by adding a small gingerbread cookie on the rim of the mug or floating on top for a festive presentation.
8. Serve hot and enjoy the warming spices that taste just like the holidays. This latte brings all the flavors of gingerbread cookies in a comforting, drinkable form.

Toasted Marshmallow Coffee

This cozy drink features espresso topped with toasted marshmallows for a campfire-inspired fall treat. The melted, caramelized marshmallows add sweetness and a hint of smokiness that makes this coffee extra special.

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 8 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 shots espresso or ½ cup strong brewed coffee
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 6-8 large marshmallows
• Chocolate syrup for drizzling (optional)
• Graham cracker crumbs for rim (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the mug (optional) by rimming it with chocolate syrup and dipping in graham cracker crumbs for a s’mores effect.
2. Brew the espresso fresh and hot, then pour it into your prepared mug.
3. Warm and flavor the milk by heating it in a small saucepan with brown sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
4. Froth the milk by whisking vigorously or using a milk frother to create foam.
5. Pour milk into coffee by adding the sweetened milk to the espresso, stirring to combine the flavors.
6. Toast the marshmallows by arranging them on a small baking sheet and broiling for 1-2 minutes until golden and puffy, watching carefully to prevent burning. Alternatively, toast them over a gas flame using a skewer.
7. Top the coffee by placing the toasted marshmallows on top of the hot coffee, where they’ll begin to melt into the drink.
8. Serve immediately while the marshmallows are still warm and gooey. The marshmallows will slowly melt into the coffee, creating a sweet, creamy treat reminiscent of campfire s’mores.

Pecan Pie Coffee

This decadent drink captures the flavors of pecan pie in coffee form. With buttery pecan notes, brown sugar, and a hint of vanilla, it’s like drinking dessert—perfect for fall indulgence.

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 shots espresso or ½ cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter pecan syrup or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
• Whipped cream for topping
• Caramel sauce for drizzling
• Extra toasted pecans for garnish

Instructions

1. Toast the pecans by placing chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
2. Make the pecan syrup mixture by combining brown sugar, butter pecan syrup (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Stir until well combined.
3. Brew fresh espresso and pour it into a large mug. Add the pecan syrup mixture and stir until completely dissolved.
4. Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until steaming. Add half of the toasted pecans to infuse the milk with nutty flavor.
5. Froth the milk by whisking vigorously or using a milk frother, then strain to remove the pecan pieces.
6. Pour milk into coffee by adding the pecan-infused milk to the sweetened espresso, stirring to combine all the flavors.
7. Top generously with whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce, and the remaining toasted pecans.
8. Serve immediately while hot. This drink tastes remarkably like pecan pie in liquid form, with all the buttery, nutty, sweet flavors of the classic dessert.

Snickerdoodle Coffee

This cinnamon-sugar inspired drink tastes like the beloved cookie in coffee form. With brown butter notes and a generous coating of cinnamon sugar, it’s a sweet, comforting fall favorite.

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 shots espresso or ½ cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon butter extract (optional)
• Whipped cream for topping
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon for rim

Instructions

1. Prepare the cinnamon sugar rim by mixing granulated sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon on a small plate. Wet the rim of your mug with water or simple syrup, then dip it in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
2. Brew the espresso fresh and pour it into the prepared mug.
3. Make the snickerdoodle mixture by combining brown sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, vanilla extract, and optional butter extract in a small bowl. The butter extract adds that characteristic snickerdoodle flavor.
4. Add to coffee by stirring the snickerdoodle mixture into the hot espresso until the sugar dissolves completely.
5. Heat and froth the milk in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly to create foam. Heat until steaming but not boiling.
6. Pour milk over coffee by adding the steamed milk to the cinnamon-sugar flavored espresso, stirring gently to combine.
7. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with additional cinnamon sugar for extra sweetness and visual appeal.
8. Serve immediately with a straw or spoon to enjoy the cinnamon sugar rim. This drink tastes just like a warm snickerdoodle cookie dunked in coffee—absolutely delicious.

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Iced Coffee

This refreshing iced coffee features brown sugar syrup and warm cinnamon for a sweet, spiced cold drink. It’s perfect for those warmer fall days when you want autumn flavors but prefer something chilled.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

For the brown sugar cinnamon syrup:

• ½ cup water
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the coffee:

• 1 cup cold brew or chilled strong coffee
• ½ cup milk or cream
• Ice cubes
• Whipped cream (optional)
• Ground cinnamon for topping

Instructions

1. Make the brown sugar syrup by combining water, brown sugar, and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves completely.
2. Simmer and infuse by reducing heat and simmering for 3-4 minutes to allow the cinnamon to infuse. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and let cool completely. Remove cinnamon sticks.
3. Fill a glass with ice using a tall glass (12-16 ounces) filled about three-quarters full with ice cubes.
4. Add brown sugar syrup by pouring 2-3 tablespoons of the cooled cinnamon syrup over the ice, adjusting to your sweetness preference.
5. Pour in cold brew by adding cold brew or chilled strong coffee over the syrup and ice.
6. Add milk or cream by pouring it over the coffee. You can stir for a uniform color or leave it layered for a beautiful presentation.
7. Top and garnish with optional whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
8. Serve with a straw and enjoy this refreshing yet cozy fall drink. Store extra brown sugar cinnamon syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Maple Pecan Latte

This nutty, sweet latte combines real maple syrup with toasted pecans for an authentic fall flavor. It’s rich, creamy, and tastes like autumn in a cup with every sip.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 shots espresso or ½ cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• ¼ cup pecans, chopped
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• Whipped cream for topping
• Extra toasted pecans for garnish
• Maple syrup for drizzling

Instructions

1. Toast the pecans by placing chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
2. Infuse the milk by heating milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add half of the toasted pecans and let them steep in the warming milk for 3-4 minutes to infuse nutty flavor.
3. Strain the milk by pouring it through a fine-mesh strainer to remove the pecan pieces, pressing on them to extract all the flavor.
4. Brew fresh espresso and pour it into a large mug. Add maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well combined.
5. Froth the pecan milk by reheating if needed and whisking vigorously or using a milk frother to create foam.
6. Pour milk over coffee by adding the pecan-infused milk to the maple-flavored espresso, stirring gently to combine all the flavors.
7. Top with whipped cream and garnish with remaining toasted pecans and a drizzle of maple syrup.
8. Serve immediately while hot. The combination of real maple syrup and toasted pecans creates an authentic fall flavor that’s both comforting and delicious—like drinking a slice of pecan pie with your morning coffee.