{"id":234318,"date":"2026-10-28T18:20:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T22:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/?p=234318"},"modified":"2026-10-28T18:53:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T22:53:56","slug":"fall-flavors-northern-virginia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/fall-flavors-northern-virginia\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Fall Treats We\u2019re Trying Around Northern Virginia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/fall-treats-nova--800x533.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"fall treats nova\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/fall-treats-nova--800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/fall-treats-nova--768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/fall-treats-nova--585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/fall-treats-nova--263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/fall-treats-nova-.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">treat report <\/div><p>Fall is in full swing, which means pumpkin, apple, caramel, + all <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/northern-virginia-breweries-fall\/\">the cozy flavors<\/a> are taking over menus around Northern Virginia. We&#8217;ve been checking out what some local businesses have available, and the choices are anything but basic.&nbsp; <strong>Read on for some of the fall-flavored foods + drinks to try around Northern Virginia this season.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-234330\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/fall-treats-nova-.png\" alt=\"fall treats nova\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/fall-treats-nova-.png 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/fall-treats-nova--800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/fall-treats-nova--768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/fall-treats-nova--585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/fall-treats-nova--263x175.png 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/bakeshop-vienna-new-location-va\/\">Bakeshop<\/a> | 1025 North Fillmore Street, Arlington, 100 E. Fairfax Street, Falls Church, + 421 Maple Avenue E, Vienna<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-234322\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/bakeshop-cookie.png\" alt=\"bakeshop cookie\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/bakeshop-cookie.png 1080w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/bakeshop-cookie-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/bakeshop-cookie-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/bakeshop-cookie-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/bakeshop-cookie-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/bakeshop-cookie-585x585.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bakeshop is a local go-to for cupcakes, cookies, pies, + other baked treats, and its seasonal lineup has a cookie made for fall. The cherry chocolate chip oatmeal cookie combines tart cherrybwith chocolate chips + a cozy oatmeal cookie base, a fun, fall-y take on the classic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Read more:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/fall-foliage-northern-virginia-best-spots\/\">The Fairfax Girl\u2019s Favorite Spots for Fall Leaves<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beesandteas.com\/\">Bees &amp; Teas<\/a> | 1201 South Joyce Street, Arlington<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-234324\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/pumpkin-spice-boba.png\" alt=\"pumpkin spice boba\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/pumpkin-spice-boba.png 1080w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/pumpkin-spice-boba-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/pumpkin-spice-boba-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/pumpkin-spice-boba-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/pumpkin-spice-boba-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/pumpkin-spice-boba-585x585.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Located at Westpost in Arlington, Bees &amp; Teas is known for boba drinks, soft serve, taiyaki, + savory bites. Its pumpkin spice boba brings one of the season&#8217;s most recognizable flavors to a bubble tea, which is refreshing but still in season on those strangely hot days we&#8217;ve had.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/bobbysbagelcafe.com\/\">Bobby&#8217;s Bagel Caf\u00e9<\/a> | 2571 John Milton Drive, Herndon<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-234323\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/pumpkin-bagel.png\" alt=\"pumpkin bagel\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/pumpkin-bagel.png 1080w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/pumpkin-bagel-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/pumpkin-bagel-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/pumpkin-bagel-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/pumpkin-bagel-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/pumpkin-bagel-585x585.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s not a holiday until you&#8217;ve gotten a specially shaped or colored bagel from Bobby&#8217;s Bagel Cafe. The insta-famous spot also has pumpkin cream cheese to make things ultra-fall.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/gocodough.com\/\">Good Company Doughnuts &amp; Caf\u00e9<\/a> | 672 North Glebe Road, + 1350 S. Eads Street, Arlington<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-234321\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/apple-crumble-doughnut_good-company.png\" alt=\"apple crumble doughnut_good company\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/apple-crumble-doughnut_good-company.png 1080w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/apple-crumble-doughnut_good-company-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/apple-crumble-doughnut_good-company-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/apple-crumble-doughnut_good-company-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/apple-crumble-doughnut_good-company-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/apple-crumble-doughnut_good-company-585x585.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Image credit: @itsthemagdalena<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Good Company Doughnuts &amp; Caf\u00e9 is a veteran- and family-owned spot known for its handmade doughnuts, and its seasonal flavors are especially worth a stop this time of year. This doughnut is a sophisticated iteration of the breakfast treat with a caramel apple twist &#8211; basically two desserts in one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/heidelbergbakery.com\/\">Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe<\/a> | 2150 North Culpeper Street, Arlington<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-234320\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/almond-pretzel_heidelberg.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/almond-pretzel_heidelberg.png 1080w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/almond-pretzel_heidelberg-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/almond-pretzel_heidelberg-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/almond-pretzel_heidelberg-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/almond-pretzel_heidelberg-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/almond-pretzel_heidelberg-585x585.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A trip to the Heidelberg is always a good idea, especially so in the fall. This German bakery serves all kinds of sausages + wursts for lunch during October. We like the almond pretzel &#8211; it&#8217;s a flaky Danish with tons of rich almond flavors, and we can confirm it goes great with a big cup of coffee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/mackenzies-tunes-tonics-fairfax\/\">Mackenzie&#8217;s Tunes &amp; Tonics<\/a> | 3950 University Drive, Suite 210, Fairfax<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-234328\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/mackenzies-old-fashioned.png\" alt=\"mackenzies old fashioned\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/mackenzies-old-fashioned.png 1080w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/mackenzies-old-fashioned-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/mackenzies-old-fashioned-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/mackenzies-old-fashioned-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/mackenzies-old-fashioned-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/mackenzies-old-fashioned-585x585.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The rubber duckies on the bar scream silly, but the cocktails at Mackenzie&#8217;s are serious business. This is a great spot to visit when you&#8217;re not sure what you&#8217;re in the mood for &#8211; there&#8217;s live music most nights, and always a great vibe.&nbsp; Mack&#8217;s Old Fashioned is made with bourbon + an in-house orange simple syrup, creating the kind of warming bev that feels like a must when the temps drop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sundaymorningbakehouse.com\/\">Sunday Morning Bakehouse<\/a> | 1796 Chain Bridge Road, McLean<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-234325\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/sunday-morning-bakehouse_apple-pie-tart.png\" alt=\"sunday morning bakehouse_apple pie tart\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/sunday-morning-bakehouse_apple-pie-tart.png 1080w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/sunday-morning-bakehouse_apple-pie-tart-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/sunday-morning-bakehouse_apple-pie-tart-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/sunday-morning-bakehouse_apple-pie-tart-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/sunday-morning-bakehouse_apple-pie-tart-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/sunday-morning-bakehouse_apple-pie-tart-585x585.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sunday Morning Bakehouse&#8217;s McLean shop is filled with handmade croissants, bread, + pastries, and the current menu is packed with fall flavors. The apple pie tart puts one of the season&#8217;s quintessential desserts into pastry form. The SMB team switches things up regularly, so it&#8217;s worth checking that your desired pastry is available. And, it means we can&#8217;t wait to see what else they come up with.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>See more:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/virginia-wine-month-expert-tips\/\">How to Enjoy Virginia Wine Month, According to a Northern Virginia Winemaker<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/voodoo-brewing-herndon-opening-va\/\">Voodoo Brewing Co<\/a>. | 2315 Dulles Station Boulevard, Herndon<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-234326\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/voodoo-lacto.png\" alt=\"voodoo lacto\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/voodoo-lacto.png 1080w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/voodoo-lacto-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/voodoo-lacto-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/voodoo-lacto-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/voodoo-lacto-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/10\/voodoo-lacto-585x585.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Lacto-Kooler from Voodoo Brewing in Herndon looks like the grown-up version of the Hi-C Ecto Cooler that many millennials remember from their lunchbox days. The grown-up version of this drink is a 5.5% ABV Berliner Weisse-style sour ale with a Halloween-ready color. Fun fact: the beer has even been served as the official beer of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Follow @thefairfaxgirl on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thefairfaxgirl\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Instagram <\/span><\/a>+&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@thefairfaxgirl\"><span class=\"s2\">TikTok<\/span><\/a> for the latest Northern Virginia updates, and check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/events\/\"><span class=\"s2\">events calendar<\/span><\/a>, which has over 100+ events weekly to peruse. 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