As the leaves begin to turn and a cool breeze sweeps through the streets of Salina, Kansas, it’s time to embrace one of the coziest traditions of the season—sipping on autumn-inspired coffee concoctions! Whether you’re a pumpkin spice diehard or a lover of rich, nutty brews, local coffee shops have the perfect cup to make your autumn mornings (or afternoons) a little warmer.
To show our commitment to helping you find the best things Salina has to offer, we gathered a fun group of coffee enthusiasts and went in search of the perfect autumn flavors. We sampled iced and hot, lattes, chai and mochas, in all the fabulous fall flavors, from pumpkin to maple to caramel apple. And while the favorites varied from palette to palette, each found a coffee flavor to love here in Salina, Kansas.
To help make your own coffee tour a little easier, here’s what coffee shops in Salina have in store for you in Autumn 2024:
1858 Coffee House (131 South Santa Fe Avenue)
Among the fabulous downtown Salina coffee shops, one of the more recent additions is 1858 Coffee House. Customer service is fantastic, the overall vibe is hip and fun, and the fall flavor menu is scrumptious and will have you ready to curl up with a good book in front of a cozy fire:
- Fireside Macchiato – pumpkin spice, layered espresso, english toffee and toasted marshmallow
- Oatmeal Cream Pie Latte – brown sugar cinnamon, toasted marshmallow, sweet cream foam, caramel drizzle and a cookie crumble on top
- Fll Brew – brewed coffee, cinnamon, salted maple cold foam
- Pumpkin Spice and Salted Maple Cold Foam are available in any and every form – lattes, frappes, chai and matcha
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Starbucks (multiple locations)
For those who love Starbucks, the arrival of their fall flavors seem to kick off the entire holiday season. In addition to the usual Pumpkin Spice, which you can add to any drink of your choice, here’s what’s on the menu at Starbucks this fall 2024 season:
- Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte – oatmilk, espresso, milk foam, pecan syrup, and pecan crunch topping
- Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato – oatmilk, espresso, apple brown sugar and spiced apple drizzle
Mokas Coffee (916 East Crawford Street)
Among our small group of coffee lovers, Mokas had the highest-rated fall beverage – the Fall Bliss. Read on to see what’s in it, as well as the other options available at Mokas this season:
- Fall Bliss – caramel, pumpkin and butter pecan
- Pumpkin Swirl – white chocolate, pumpkin and cinnamon
- Pumpkin Cream – pumpkin, toasted marshmallow and english toffee
- Nutty Pumpkin – pumpkin, hazelnut and vanilla
- Salted Caramel Mocha – caramel, chocolate and a pinch of sea salt
Ad Astra Books & Coffee House (135 North Santa Fe Avenue)
No Salina, Kansas coffee list would be complete with mentioning the downtown staple coffee shop Ad Astra. And while they don’t have a specific menu for fall, they do offer the flavors we’ve all come to know and love – Pumpkin Spice, Maple, and Brown Sugar.
When we ordered a Pumpkin Spice and Caramel latte, the barista even took the time to create an adorable jack-o-lantern in the foam.
Stop in and create your own concoction or sample one of the house favorites. Grab a gently used book to read while you’re there.
Scooters Coffee (2055 South Ohio Street)
Another fairly newcomer on the Salina coffee scene, this convenient little drive-through location offers lots of flavor options in addition to Pumpkin Spice everything:
- Pumpkin Caramelicious ®
- Maple Bourbon
- Apple and Caramel Apple
They even have savory breakfast sandwiches, making this a truly one-stop shop on your way to work.
Blacksmith Coffee (2055 South Ohio Street)
If you haven’t stopped by yet to try the fresh roasted coffee at Blacksmith, it’s time to give it a try. While they don’t post specific fall menu options, you can’t go wrong with their usual selections:
- Bailey’s Mocha – dark and white chocolate with Irish cream, espresso and steamed milk
- Caramel Macchiaki – caramel, vanilla, espresso and milk
- Ember Latte – espresso, steamed milk, house-made maple bourbon syrup, cinnamon and a hint of cayenne pepper
- Frosted Cinnamon Roll Latte – brown sugar, cinnamon and white chocolate
Blacksmith offers a drive-through, as well as a walk-up window.
Whether you like your coffee hot or iced, plain black or sweetened with whipped cream and a caramel drizzle, Salina’s coffee scene is robust enough to provide you with your perfect autumn sip. Whether you’re a pumpkin spice loyalist, a salted caramel enthusiast, or a fan of classic chai, there’s a perfect fall drink waiting for you to get your cozy on in Salina, Kansas.
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