Cody Bond
Fall’s most celebrated latte is called out in colorful chalk on the blackboard at Cafe Zoma, 2326 Atwood Ave. The shop’s “favorites” menu highlights a Cuban, a cafe miel and a Spanish latte, too, among chai, cafe mocha, red eye and other classics. Yet the seasonal allure of a pumpkin spice latte proves irresistible.
Cafe Zoma brews with organic, single-origin beans. And for the fall classic, the cafe makes its own pumpkin syrup, from canned pumpkin, brown sugar, vanilla and other pie spices. No bottled syrup here.
Add espresso, steamed milk and whipped cream. It’s a mug of cozy comfort, although a little light on the spice. The accompanying cinnamon stick is not only a decorative flourish, but also helps infuse a bit of sweet heat as it steeps.
