It's time to gravitate to the Rocket City for all the fall foods! Autumn in Huntsville may still feel like summer until the end of October, but you can find cozy vibes and fall flavors in many local places with special menus.
From classic caramel apples and a Southern favorite, the apple cider slushie, to spiced teas, donuts, and truffles, these are a few of the best fall foods in Huntsville to try this season.
Caramel Apples at Scooty's Apples
2817 US 72 East, Huntsville, AL
Nothing says autumn more than this iconic fall food — the caramel apple. Huntsville has a brick and mortar store dedicated to the sweet treat with toppings that will make your mouth water, like Fancy's Chamoy Tajin, S'mores Extravaganza, and the slightly salty Pretzelicious. With classic buttery caramel flavor, candy apples, parfaits, and a rotating variety of flavor combinations, Scooty’s Apples is THE destination for this classic fall treat.
Apple Donuts at Bigfoots Little Donuts
77914 Memorial Parkway, Huntsville, AL
Known for their made-to-order hot and fresh mini donuts, Bigfoot's offers several fall-inspired flavors. Apple lovers have no shortage of options here, including the Spiced Apple Glaze, Apple Streusel, or Apple Roll with vanilla cream cheese and apple butter. Add in other cozy autumn bites like the Cinnamon Toast and the Maple Walnut Blondie, and you'll have a hard time selecting just one fall flavor. While you are here, you may spot the elusive Bigfoot trying to take a bite of these addictive little treats.
Fall Bagels at Canadian Bakin
501 Church Street, Huntsville, AL
Bagels made on site taste better, and there is something about a warm bagel that feels like fall. Canadian Bakin slices up savory and sweet bagels, bagel sandwiches, and seasonal varieties like the black charcoal bagel in October.
Themed High Tea at Lanier House
20 Martin Street, Madison, AL
The Victorian Lanier House in Madison serves high tea with monthly rotating themes. October’s theme of Soirée de Sorcière features an enchanted menu with Split Cauldron Soup, Midnight Blackberry Mousse, and petite Sweet Potato Spell Pie. Small bites are served on a three-tired tray and paired with three unique tea blends. Dressing up is optional, and many guests don hats, pearls, and gloves to add to the experience.
Seasonal Sips at Piper & Leaf
109 Gates Ave, Huntsville, AL
Huntsville’s approachable artisan tea company has four locations around the area, and you can spot their products in boutiques nationwide. At their Huntsville Piper & Leaf tea shops, hot and iced tea drinks are served in their iconic glass mason tea jars. The drink that is perfect for hot fall days is the Midsummer Soda — an iced spiced chai with vanilla syrup and soda water topped with whipped cream and cinnamon.
Apple Cider Slush at Scott's Orchard
2163 Scott Road, Hazel Green, AL
Fall in an apple orchard just feels right, and with these hot Alabama autumn days, the perfect way to cool down after picking apples is to sip on an apple cider slush! Scott's Orchard serves them in their General Store and also offers an option to swirl in vanilla soft serve and top it with an apple cider donut.
Spooky Chocolate at Pizzelle's Confections
2500 Clinton Ave, Huntsville, AL
Huntsville is home to an award-winning chocolate shop — Pizzelle's Confections. With their unique truffles, bars, and mini cakes, they are the place to grab a fall treat. Look for fall flavors like Pumpkin Up the Volume (white chocolate pumpkin ganache with hazelnut gianduja), Witch Please (chocolate caramel layered with pretzel praline), and the iconic, skull-shaped truffle, Another One Bites the Dust (apple cider caramel with pecan praline in dark chocolate).
