It's Pumpkin Patch Time! And we have your Guide to the best Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hayrides and Fall Attractions in Kansas City! Simply visit the KC Parent Pumpkin Patch guide to find the very best fall attraction for your family!
Kansas City's restaurants know the way to our hearts with the sweet flavor of pumpkin and a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg as our Fall Favorites grace their menus once again!
We asked our staff and readers to share their favorite pumpkin treats on local menus, and these are the highlights. If you're craving some fall flavor, hurry to enjoy one of these menu items, they're only offered through the holidays. Did we forget your fave? Email kristina@kcparent.com and we'll consider adding it to our list!
Pumpkin Breakfast Items
Pumpkin Praline Pancakes at IHOP (Find a Location Near You) This seasonal favorite is made with real pumpkin, and topped with sweet caramel sauce, praline pecans and creamy whipped topping.
Pumpkin Donuts at Lamar’s (Find a Location Near You) Kansas City’s favorite Donut shop, Lamar’s, offers delicious fresh pumpkin donuts every autumn.
Pumpkin Spice Cake Donuts at Krispy Kreme (Find a Location Near You) Get 'em while they're "Hot Now" ... you can't beat pumpkin spice cake donuts!
Pumpkin Spice Donuts at Donut King (2320 Armour Rd. KCMO. 816.472.1412). Daylight Savings may be cruel to autumn, but a delicious pumpkin spice donut from Donut King is sure to brighten your day!
Pumpkin Pancakes at Mimi’s Café (Find a Location Near You). Enjoy hot pumpkin pancakes fresh off the griddle!
Pumpkin Muffie at Panera (Find a Location Near You). For breakfast, try Panera's newest contribution to fall flavors, the pumpkin muffie... a pumpkin flavored muffin top sprinkled with powdered sugar.
Bagels and Pumpkin Cream Cheese at Einstein Bros. (Find a Location Near You). Everything tastes better with a shmear of pumpkin cream cheese, but the honey whole wheat bagel is an ideal compliment to the sweet stuff.
Pumpkin for Lunch & Dinner
Winter Summit Benedict at Blue Bird Bistro (1700 Summit St. KCMO. 816.221.7559.) Blue Bird Bistro serves the best in fresh, local faire. This particular dish is described on their menu as, "Thane Palmberg Farm roasted pumpkin, organic spinach, caramelized onions, organic kalamata olive tapenade, hollandaise with Menno Brennerman Farm butter and Campo Lindo Farm poached eggs on an organic English muffin."
Pumpkin Risotto and Pumpkin Ravioli at Jasper's (1201 W. 103rd, KCMO. 816.941.6600.) Jasper's is one of the best Italian Bistro's in Kansas City and every autumn they serve delicious pumpkin risotto and pumpkin ravioli.
Pumpkin Ravioli at Carrabba's (10586 Metcalf Lane, Overland Park, KS 913.385.7811 OR 19900 Valley View Pkwy. Independence, MO 816.795.9944) Tempt your taste buds with pumpkin ravioli, a sweet and savory dish in a cream and butter sauce.
Sweet Pumpkin Desserts
Pumpkin Butter at Louisburg Cider Mill (Louisburg Cider Mill). Louisburg Cider Mill offers wonderful holiday gift baskets and goodies... top off your holiday shopping with a jar of made-from-scratch Pumpkin Butter.
Pumpkin Pie Fudge at Chip’s Chocolate Factory (2nd Floor, Crown Center, 2450 Grand Avenue, Suite 239, KCMO. 816.421.0012). Watch as the staff at Chip’s makes homemade fudge right before your eyes (and if you’re lucky, you may even enjoy a free sample), then savor the sweet stuff with a slice of pumpkin pie fudge!
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcake at Cupcake a la Mode (1209 West 47th St. KCMO.816.960.1900 OR in Park Place at 11529 Ash St. Leawood, KS.913.338.1911). For a hint of pumpkin, try this vanilla cupcake topped with a pumpkin cream cheese frosting.
Pumpkin Supreme Pie at Bob Evan's (Find a Location Near You). Bob Evan's Fall Favorite is back! Top off your day with a slice of Pumpkin Supreme Pie, pumpkin pie layered with a rich cream cheese filling and a smooth pumpkin cream cheese blend in a delicate crust with whipped topping.
Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie at Perkin's (Find a Location Near You). Perkin's Restaurants bakes up delicious pies year-round, but fall flavors are back with good old-fashioned pumpkin pie.
Pumpkin Cheesecake or Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake at the Cheesecake Factory (On the Plaza at 4701 Wyandotte St. KCMO. 816.960.1919 OR 6675 West 119th St. Overland Park, KS 913.451.6272). From October through the Holidays, the Cheesecake Factory serves up their world famous, and rightfully so, pumpkin cheesecake.
Pumpkin Cookies at Panera (Find a Location Near You). Panera's traditional shortbread cookie, in the shape of a pumpkin, topped with orange icing, is back for the season!
Pumpkin Cupcakes at Sugar Mamma’s (In Briarcliff Village 4173 Mulberry Dr. KCMO. 816.437.8044). Sugar Mamma’s specializes in cupcakes and desserts. They are famous for their jumbo cupcakes, cookies and povitica bread. In the fall, they offer specialty flavors including a sweet pumpkin cupcake with cream cheese frosting.
Pumpkin Whoopie Pie at Hy-Vee (Find a Location Near You). The addictive Pumpkin Whoopie Pie is two round slices of pumpkin cake filled with creamcheese/vanilla frosting.
Pumpkin Cheesecake at Olive Garden (Find a Location Near You). After dinner, enjoy a slice of creamy cheesecake at Olive Garden.
Tippin’s Pumpkin Pie available at Hen House Markets and Price Chopper Groceries across the metro. Tippin’s has been a Kansas City tradition for over 30 years. Their fresh pies are now available at local grocery stores.
Frozen Pumpkin Treats
Pumpkin Pie Concrete at Sheridan’s (Find a Location Near You) Sheridan’s is known for their delicious frozen custard. Leave it to them to take a slice of pumpkin pie, blend it into their yummy custard, and serve up a holiday treat that’s hard to resist!
Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream at Murray’s Homemade Ice Cream (4120 Pennsylvania Ave. KCMO. 816. 931.5646). Stop by Murray’s (near the Plaza) when you’re in the mood for homemade pumpkin pie ice cream and top it off with a fresh baked cookie!
Pumpkin Pie Homemade Ice Cream at Sylas and Maddy’s (11925 S Strang Line Rd, Olathe, KS. 913.393.3500 OR 1014 Massachusetts Lawrence, KS. 785.832.8323). Sylas and Maddy’s has been dishing up delicious homemade Ice Cream in Kansas for nearly a decade. This fall, enjoy the decadent pumpkin pie ice cream.
3 Frozen Pumpkin Drinks at Culver’s (Find a Location Near You) Culver's isn't satisfied offering only one fun frozen pumpkin treat... there are three delicious choices on the fall menu! Try the Pumpkin Spice Shake, Pumpkin Pecan Concrete Mixer, or Pumpkin Cheesecake Concrete Mixer!
Pumpkin Pie Blizzard at Dairy Queen (Find a Location Near You) Dairy Queen's World Famous Blizzard meets Pumpkin Pie this holiday season for a frozen treat you'll love.
Hot Pumpkin Drinks
Pumpkin Latte at Ceramics & Coffeehouse @ Paint, Glaze and Fire (Paint, Glaze and Fire information and hours.) (12683 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS. 913.661.CLAY) Paint your own pottery while sipping on a warm pumpkin latte! In a hurry? That's fine.. you're welcome to come in and simply enjoy the coffeehouse and you can get drinks to go.
Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbuck’s (Find a Location Near You). Warm up on a cool autumn day with a piping hot pumpkin spice latte at Starbuck's.
Pumpkin Cappuccino at QuikTrip (Find a Location Near You). Sip on something sweet on your morning commute with one of Quik Trip’s hot pumpkin cappuccinos.
Pumpkin Spice Coffee at Dunkin' Donuts (Find a Location Near You). Savor some hot pumpkin spice coffee and enjoy a warm donut on a crisp autumn day.
Pumpkin Latte at Scooter's (Find a Location Near You). Scooter's Coffeehouse offers many locations around the Kansas City metro for delicious hot drinks... the Pumpkin Latte is a Holiday Classic!
Still Craving More Pumpkin?
Try these delicious Pumpkin Recipes!