Apple Cider Donuts

Carter Mountain's signature Apple Cider Donuts may be available all year-round but fall is the season when they really shine. Spend an afternoon with friends sipping wine on the mountaintop with a dozen hot, sugary donuts on the table to share. Or snag one from the take-out window after apple picking in the orchard!

Carter Mountain Orchard

Open year-round, family-owned and -operated Carter Mountain Orchard welcomes visitors to enjoy pick-your-own fruit, homemade cider donuts, and breathtaking views overlooking Charlottesville.The spring season kicks off with family fun and live music events that continue throughout the year. In summer…

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A Slice of Seasonal Wahoo Stout Cake

Cake Bloom's storefront is located on West Main Street between the historic pedestrian Downtown Mall and The University of Virginia campus and is a great place to stop in with friends for a slice of cake. They also offer a specialty cake flight which comes paired with select wine or bubbles!

In October and November, try a slice of the Seasonal Wahoo Stout cake at Cake Bloom. A cult favorite, this boozy chocolate treat is baked with local Three Notch'd Brewing Jack's Java Stout and filled with cream cheese frosting infused with Vitae Spirits coffee liqueur. It's the perfect dessert to enjoy during UVA Football Season.

If you visit in September, check out flavors like raspberry-lemon swirl, Sicilian Fig, and Old School — classic yellow cake with chocolate fudge frosting.

Southern Maple Pecan & Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream

Charlottesville and Albemarle County are home to SugarBear Ice Cream which specializes in small batch ice cream using ingredients from farms and businesses throughout Central Virginia. Starting in mid-September you'll find two seasonal Sugar Bear flavors: Pumpkin Cheesecake swirled with spiced local pumpkin butter and Southern Maple Pecan, made with toasted candied pecans and a splash of maple cream liqueur.

Pick up a pint at at their storefront near Rivanna River Company and Hogwaller Brewing. Or grab a pint from the fridges of specialty shops and grocers like MarieBette & Petite MarieBette, Feast!, Greenwood Grocery, Eastwood Farm & Winery, and Batesville Market.

Maple Leaf & Spiced Honey-Vanilla Lattes

Grit Coffee is the local option for those who prefer their fall treat warm and in a cup. Their specialty fall drinks hit the menu the first week of September and include two different lattes: Maple Leaf and Spiced Honey-Vanilla.

Grit also offers a breakfast menu, as well as pastries from local bakeries! You can visit Grit locations throughout Charlottesville and Albemarle County, including on the Downtown Mall, Shops at Stonefield, UVA Campus, and Crozet.

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Tess McGough

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