Nine Must-Try Fall Bites and Beverages in Erie, PA

Fall in Erie is full of flavor, and local chefs, bakers, and brewers are serving up the season in the most delicious ways. From cozy pumpkin curries to spiced cocktails and apple wines, these bites and beverages showcase the best of Erie’s fall food scene. Here’s what’s new this season.

Bites

Bar Ronin
Roasted Savory Pumpkin Curry (V/GF/DF)
A feast for the eyes and the tastebuds, this curry is filled with roasted fall vegetables, miso pepitas, and warm koshihikari rice, a short-grain rice developed in Japan after World War II, known for its sticky, chewy, and sweet taste.
Flip Café
Franken-toast
Known for their creative breakfast entrees, Flip Café is leaning into spooky season with Franken-toast. This brioche French toast is topped with a pistachio fluff, puff pastry and drizzled with ginger-honey syrup.
Tipsy Bean Café
Pumpkin Maple Glaze Cookie (V/GF)
The epitome of fall flavors is this soft, spiced pumpkin cookie drizzled with a sweet maple glaze that melts into every bite. It pairs perfectly with their Count Dracula Cayenne Mocha, a classic, rich mocha topped with a sprinkling of cayenne spice for a spooky twist.
Lucky Louie’s Beer & Wieners
Bratty German Kid
Lucky Louie’s always brings the flavor. Their seasonal dog, Bratty German Kid, is made with Boski Cheesy Brat, topped with kraut, Swiss cheese, spicy brown mustard, and bacon all piled high on a pretzel bun.

Beverages

Jade Winery
Apple Wine
Enjoy the sweetness of a Gala, the crispness of an Empire, and the tartness of a Cortland apple in Jade’s special apple wine blend made with locally grown apples from Burch Farms. Pair with sharp cheddar, blue cheese, or apple pie. Don’t forget to serve chilled.
Werner Books & Coffee
Maple Cold Brew with Pumpkin Cold Foam and Cinnamon
Maple, pumpkin, and cinnamon – the ultimate fall trio. This drink is best enjoyed once settled into a quiet nook of the bookstore. Be sure to browse the shelves featuring Erie’s own authors, which makes for the perfect companion to your seasonal sip.
The Brewerie at Union Station
Apparition Amber
Named after a ghost who has taken up residency at The Brewerie, this beer packs a spicy punch. Filled with hot chilis and fresh jalapenos, try this beer if you dare.
Voodoo Brewery Company – Erie Pub
Classic Cinnamon Toast Crunch Old Fashioned
Voodoo uses their own Spirits Bourbon Whiskey that has been infused with copious amounts of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, creating a mouthwatering fusion of smooth whiskey with bold cinnamon, sugar, and graham cracker flavors. Want to take it up a notch? Try it smoked with cinnamon wood chips for an aromatic finish.
Before the Barrel Distillery
Salted Caramel Pecan
Made in small batches, the Salted Caramel Pecan Moonshine is a number one seller. The first sip is a strong caramel flavor followed by a butter pecan finish. Sip this on its own or mixed with apple cider.