It’s officially fall, meaning it’s time to fall in love with the autumn flavors of Hoboken. New to Hoboken or just not sure what to try this season? We’ve got you covered with a list of some local sites and bites that are sure to become the apple of your eye.
First up, pumpkin spice lattes — which there’s no shortage of in Hoboken. For a classic pumpkin spice latte, check out Bean Vault on Newark Street, which boasts plenty of classic roasts as well as a pumpkin spice latte just for the season. For another fan-favorite, stop by Washington Street’s bwè kafe and order the Fall Spice Latte (they’ve also got apple pie cold brew for any coffee fans not already rattled by the dropping temperatures). Don’t wait too long, though — bwè kafe is still serving its signature summer soft serve ice cream through September, and until the end of the month, you can get it with apple syrup for a taste of the best of both seasons (after all, the waffle cone was invented in Hoboken). For a bit more variety, The Hive on Park Avenue has you covered with five fall-flavored drinks in addition to its weekend-only cinnamon buns, available through the fall season.
If you’re new to Hoboken, you may still be asking yourself where to find the best bagel. For followers of Hoboken’s bagel rivalry, O’ Bagel may have just climbed the ranks with their selection of fall-flavored bagels. Those with a sweet tooth will enjoy their seasonal apple cinnamon cream cheese, while those looking for something a little more savory should be sure to check out the Hayride, a pumpkin spice french toast bagel featuring the usual sausage, egg, and cheese, but with homemade apple butter and caramelized onions for an autumn twist.
Craving another type of sweet treat this fall? No need to stray too far from Washington Street — Old German Bakery is a fan-favorite for desserts like German apple pies and cherry crumb pies. And since you’re in Hoboken, drop by Carlo’s Bakery, which is ready with its seasonal dessert selection of classic fall pies, fall-themed cakes, and autumnal cookies.
Hoboken has more to offer than just food for the fall — for a show with your meal, check out the annual Hoboken Fall Arts and Music Festival which will be taking place on Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. In addition to musical performances by local bands and arts and crafts sales by local artists, the festival will feature food from various Hoboken favorites such as Anthony David’s, Choc-O-Pain French Bakery, JP’s Bagel Express, and Losurdo’s Italian Deli and Bakery, just to name a few. To get in on the action, stop by Washington Street between Observer Highway and 7th Street.
Of course, I can’t name every seasonal treat in Hoboken. There are plenty more great fall flavors hidden around the city that aren’t on this list. It’s up to you to go explore for your favorites. And when you do, don’t gatekeep — even the reporter needs recommendations sometimes.
