16 places to get unique pumpkin treats in New Hampshire

Pumpkin spice: In New Hampshire, it’s not just for coffee. From ravioli to whoopie pies, here are 16 places serving unique pumpkin treats in New Hampshire. 

Cinderella’s fairy godmother might have turned a pumpkin into a coach, but here in New Hampshire, we turn pumpkins into almost anything—and we don’t mean just coffee drinks. Here’s a list of some of the most creative pumpkin treats you can find this fall in the Granite State.

Ice Cream

MACK’S APPLES

230 Mammoth Road, Londonderry

Visit the ice cream stand at Mack’s Apple to replenish those calories burned up apple and pumpkin picking with a Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie Sundae made with pumpkin ice cream, salted caramel, gingersnap cookie crumbs, and whipped cream.

Cost: $7.75

HAYWARD’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM

Nashua, Merrimack, and Milford

This 84-year-old ice cream stand goes all out for creative pumpkin flavors this time of year. Right now, they’re offering regular pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin cheesecake ice cream, and double-stuffed Oreo pumpkin ice cream.

Cost: $5.25 kiddie cone (2 scoops) through $6.25 for a large (4 scoops)

Savories 

THE BARLEY HOUSE

132 Main St, Concord

Pumpkin Apple Bisque is always on the menu at this popular Capitol City eatery. The potage has been called “the best soup in the state” and “the joy of fall in New England in a bowl that you can treat yourself to any time of year,” in online reviews.

Cost: $7

TRATTORIA FONDI – BEDFORD VILLAGE INN

2 Olde Bedford Way, Bedford

This gourmet Italian eatery makes Pumpkin Ravioli with brown butter, sage, fig, walnuts, and shaved parmesan cheese.

Cost: $25 

Confections

NELSON’S CANDY

65 Main Street, Wilton

For more than a century, this old-fashioned candy store has been hand-making treats to die for. Right now, they’re offering Pumpkin Spice Fudge ($15.95 a pound), Pumpkin Spice Truffles ($2.95 each), and Pumpkin Spice Espresso Beans ($3.95 a bag).

Cost: $2.95+

LA CASCADE DU CHOCOLAT 

109 Water St., Exeter, and 214 State St., Portsmouth

This chocolatier hand makes Pumpkin Pie Bon Bons with pumpkin spices and caramelized white chocolate.

Cost: $3.50 each

Breakfast/Brunch

THE FRIENDLY TOAST

Portsmouth, Bedford, Salem, Nashua

This popular breakfast spot is now featuring Cinnamon Bun Pumpkin Pancakes served with a scoop of cinnamon pumpkin butter.

Cost: $17

BAGEL ALLEY

1 Eldridge St, Nashua

This 30-year-old Nashua mainstay now has Pumpkin bagels ($2.50) plain or with a walnut-raisin shmear.

Cost: $4.15

RAMBLING HOUSE FOOD & GATHERING

57 Factory St., Nashua

This restaurant, which looks over the Nashua River, serves Pumpkin Toast at brunch. The dish comes with three artisanal slices of toast, blue cheese, roasted pumpkin, candied walnuts, and rosemary maple drizzle. 

Cost: $12

Drinks 

KELLERHAUS

259 Endicott St, Laconia

This iconic Lakes Region spot, known for its ice cream sundae buffet, is now serving up its Pumpkin Spice Latte Shake, drizzled with house-made hot fudge and rimmed with cinnamon frosting, Graham Cracker crumbs, mini muffins, whipped cream, and mini Cinnamon Toast Crunch, dusted with cinnamon, and topped off with a candy pumpkin.

Cost: $9.95

UNITY CAFÉ

3 Sundial Avenue, Manchester

This bistro makes its Pumpkin Pie Smoothie with pumpkin puree, vanilla yogurt, banana, oat milk, pumpkin spice, and vanilla extract topped with whipped cream.

Cost: $8

Alcoholic Beverages

FIREFLY BISTRO & BAR

22 Concord St., Manchester

This Queen City bistro is serving up a Pumpkin Spice Martini made with vanilla vodka, triple sec, spiced pumpkin, and a touch of cream.

Cost: $13

THIRSTY MOOSE TAP HOUSE

Dover, Manchester Merrimack, Portsmouth, Exeter

This establishment serves 603 Pumpkin Spice Hard Seltzer, brewed in Londonderry by 603 Brewery.

Cost: $8 a can.

Baked Goods

BAGEL ALLEY

1 Eldridge St, Nashua

This 30-year-old Nashua mainstay now has Pumpkin bagels ($2.50), which can be made even fancier with a walnut-raisin shmear.

Cost: $4.15

YUM YUM SHOP

16 North Main St., Wolfeboro

Since 1948, this bakery has been a favorite spot for visitors and residents of the Lakes Region. This year, once again, they’re making their famous Pumpkin Whoopie Pies.

Cost: $4.00

LULL FARM

65 Broad St., Hollis

After pumpkin picking, why not refuel with a hearty Pumpkin Maple Cookie or two? These soft pumpkin discs are topped with gooey maple cream.

Cost: $1.99 each

This article first appeared on Good Info News Wire and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.