{"id":251284,"date":"2025-09-24T14:38:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T14:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/251284\/"},"modified":"2025-09-24T14:38:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T14:38:11","slug":"the-dish-autumn-spices-up-brunch-in-tarrant-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/251284\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dish: Autumn spices up brunch in Tarrant County"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m already getting that shiver down my spine that signals sweater weather is almost here. That shiver could also be sweat, since North Texas is clinging to 90-degree temperatures like I cling to \u201990s pop culture references.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In keeping with the spirit of fall, we\u2019re checking out some of the spots that have just started serving up seasonal flavors. And I\u2019ve decided to hedge my bets and assume that at least one of you lovely readers is into both pumpkin spice flavors and brunch.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Pumpkin spice refers to a blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, clove and allspice. According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.history.com\/articles\/pumpkin-spice-trade-nutmeg-archaeology\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2018 article<\/a> from History.com, nutmeg is an extremely significant commodity in global history. According to another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/travel\/article\/20171010-the-tiny-island-the-british-traded-for-manhattan\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">article<\/a> from the BBC, nutmeg production was so profitable in the late 1600s, it drove the Dutch to hand over its ownership of New Amsterdam \u2014\u00a0now New York \u2014\u00a0to the British.<\/p>\n<p>Spice trade history aside, let\u2019s get real: It\u2019s not just college girls who love pumpkin spice lattes, pastries and all that jazz. To all the burly, macho guys out there who secretly look to the seasonal return of the Great Pumpkin in the form of a PSL, don\u2019t worry. You\u2019re just carrying on tradition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apple cinnamon sweets at Keke\u2019s Breakfast Cafe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re more into apple than pumpkin, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kekes.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Keke\u2019s Breakfast Cafe<\/a> has several iterations of apple cinnamon on offer. Their seasonal menu kicks off Sept. 25 and features not just pumpkin spice pancakes, but stuffed apple cinnamon French toast, apple cinnamon waffles and apple cinnamon pancakes.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re also pouring autumn sangria and caramel coffee. The former blends merlot with citrus and \u201ca hint of spiced brown sugar,\u201d according to a press release, along with a cinnamon stick garnish. The caramel coffee comes hot or iced and is served with whipped cream and caramel drizzle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center shrinkme has-dark-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-b84194c60f6900312083047b571fb9d6\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:none\"><strong>ENJOY READING THE NEWS AGAIN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center shrinkme has-dark-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7bbb454204138b6d9833c5158959b9de\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;letter-spacing:0px;text-transform:none\">Discover <strong>refreshing, nonpartisan<\/strong> reporting on stories happening in your backyard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9821 N. Freeway, Suite 120, Fort Worth; 682-235-2432<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Exactly what your weekend needs<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0423801b73f902d009121e316a26cee9\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Find out what&#8217;s &#8220;Weekend Worthy&#8221; with our arts &amp; culture newsletter. Sign up for essential Fort Worth-area events and news \u2014 free.<\/p>\n<p><strong>All things pumpkin at Sunny Street Cafe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pumpkin is the featured flavor at Sunny Street Cafe, and pancakes are just the beginning. Pumpkin spice donut holes, a pumpkin brown sugar muffin and pumpkin cream cold brew also appear on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunnystreetcafe.com\/menus\/specials\/#\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">menu<\/a>. If it\u2019s savory you\u2019re after, the regular menu has the usual brunch fare of omelettes, three different eggs Benedict, stuffed biscuits and gravy, migas breakfast tacos and several other options.<\/p>\n<p>Diners looking for gluten-free dishes on their breakfast and lunch menus can find that info <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunnystreetcafe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/gluten_free_itemsRGB_2024.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">online<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>5000 Western Center, Suite 370, Haltom City; 817-428-9797<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pumpkin spice latte and cocktail at Seven Mile Cafe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For those wanting something a bit stronger, there\u2019s an autumnal cocktail at Seven Mile Cafe. Their Spiked Pumpkin Nola features Kahlua coffee liqueur, Bailey\u2019s Irish cream, pumpkin puree, cold brew concentrate and milk. They\u2019ve also got a pumpkin spice latte made with pumpkin puree, espresso and steamed milk topped with whipped cream and cinnamon. A pumpkin spice muffin, French toast and pancakes with cream cheese glaze, pumpkin puree and candied walnuts round out their pumpkin-rich seasonal <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenmilecafe.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">menu<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Vegetarian and vegan foodies will find quite a few dairy- and meat-free savories on their breakfast <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevenmilecafe.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">menu<\/a>. A vegan cheese biscuit served with vegan butter, and biscuits with vegan gravy appear alongside Beyond chicken and waffles, vegan migas with JUST eggs and a black bean breakfast burger.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>6300 N. Freeway, Fort Worth; 817-778-0911<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019d love to hear from you! 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