Pumpkin Treats

There are more uses for fall's favorite gourd than pie or decoration. These Seattle restaurants, bars and spas describe ways to eat it, drink it and slather it on your face.

Updated: October 11, 2007

Desserts


Mighty O Donuts

2110 N 55th St, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

These all-vegan, organic pumpkin spice donuts in Tangletown are a (more or less) guilt-free indulgence.


Kidd Valley

4910 Green Lake Way N, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

Real pumpkin goes into the stellar seasonal shakes at this nostalgic burger chain.


Gelatiamo

1400 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

This shop's sinfully creamy pumpkin gelato is the stuff of local legend.


5 Spot

1502 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 (map)

Summon the strength to tackle that leaf pile with a stack of pumpkin pancakes topped with candied seeds.


Cupcake Royale

2052 Market St, Seattle, WA 98107 (map)

Pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting make a great harvest treat.


Roosevelt Ale House

8824 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115 (map)

Like cheesecake? You'll love the pumpkin version at this Maple Leaf bistro.


Drinks


Elysian Brewing Company

1221 E Pike, Seattle, WA 98122 (map)

This Capitol Hill brewpub's Night Owl Pumpkin Ale--made with 150 pounds of the orange stuff in each batch--is the king of autumn beers.


Elliott's Oyster House

1201 Alaskan Way, Pier 56, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

Have your pie and drink it too with a pumpkin martini, a lush blend of pumpkin sorbet and Captain Morgan, topped with whipped cream and nutmeg.


Starbucks Coffee

1912 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

No matter how you feel about this corporate giant, it's pretty hard to resist the siren song of the season's ubiquitous pumpkin spice lattes.


BOKA Kitchen + Bar

1010 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

Charlie Brown would love the Great Pumpkin, a mix of vanilla vodka, Frangelico, Goldschlager and fresh pumpkin.


Spa Treatments


Sacred Skin Therapy

6306 Phinney Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

Who says you can't play with your food? At this Phinney facial spot, pumpkin and yam team up to make a great exfoliant.


Spaahh

1000 First Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

Get a dewy glow with a pumpkin and spice scrub, rich in essential vitamins and beta carotene (offered in November).


Julep Nail Parlor

5001 25th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105 (map)

An hourlong pumpkin-scented pedicure is just what your feet need after a long summer of peep-toe wedges.