Hong Kong’s pumpkin season is in full swing, and local bakeries and cafés are leaning into the autumn favorite with everything from spiced drinks to buttery pies and donuts.
At Social Goods, their Pumpkin-Spice Chai Latte might win you over before the first sip. Each cup is crowned with a plump, pumpkin-shaped topping, finished with a tiny green accent for an extra-cute touch that feels made for the camera. Pair it with their new Pumpkin Tart with Crème Finnese for the perfect sweet treat to enjoy between sips.
Bakehouse, meanwhile, has gone all in on pumpkin. Their returning Pumpkin Pecan Pie layers seasonal pumpkin with candied pecans and a spiced graham cracker crust, while the Golden Pumpkin Doughnut uses Chef Greg’s favorite locally grown Pumpkin Fairy pumpkins. Both seasonal releases are available at all branches, except Stanley.
For something more classic, Butter is back with their Pumpkin Pie with a flaky crust, creamy pumpkin filling and swirls of whipped cream. Their whole 9-inch pies, which serves up to eight people, are available for online orders at HK$500 and require at least 48 hours' notice via their website. If committing to the whole pie feels ambitious, slices are also available at their SoHo branch or via foodpanda.
Rounding out the pumpkin lineup, Venner on Hollywood Road takes a greener approach for the month of November with its Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte, which is made with homemade pumpkin purée.
Whether you prefer pumpkin in dessert form or stirred into your afternoon caffeine fix, there’s plenty to try around town this month and beyond. For more details, follow Social Goods, Venner, Bakehouse, and Butter on Instagram.
