Where to Find Fall Foods in Shanghai

When it comes to the fall season, Americans have a certain affinity for pies, mashed potatoes, and pumpkins. Thanksgiving is dedicated to feasts that includes all of these items and more. But whether it’s to celebrate Thanksgiving or to pay homage to autumn, the season would be nothing without these comfort foods. Thankfully, you can get a slice of home (and pumpkin pie) in Shanghai from online delivery services and restaurants. Apple Pie Who doesn’t love a buttery, flaky crust filled with sweet baked apples and topped with cinnamon? Luckily, you can order apple pie from more than one bakery in Shanghai. So, that means you should try all of them to determine which one is best, right? Don’t forget the scoop of vanilla ice cream! www.dutchpies.com 178 RMB www.bastiaanbakery.com.cn 108 RMB www.sweethavenshop.com 200 RMB www.cspies.com 178 RMB www.kateandkimi.com 49 RMB (single slice, serves 1-2 people) Pumpkin Pie There’s something about that smooth pumpkin filling you can’t resist, especially when it’s topped with whipped cream. Country Style Pies serves up the ultimate fall-flavored pie with not only pumpkin, but sweet potato mixed in too. www.dutchpies.com 188 RMB www.cspies.com 178 RMB Pecan Pie Last but not least, the third component of the pie Holy Trinity: a satisfyingly syrupy, crunchy southern classic. Go nuts! www.cspies.com 258 RMB Pumpkin Spiced Coffee Well all know Starbucks Pumpkin Spiced Lattes are basic, but admit it: you wish China had them too. Luckily, Sproutworks provides a similar alternative for 35 RMB at their Xintiandi location. Their Pumpkin Spiced Coffee is available through the end of the year, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to indulge in caffeinated pumpkin goodness. Sproutworks (Xintiandi location) 185 Madang Lu, near Zizhong Lu 马当路185号, 近自忠路 Spiced Pumpkin Streusel Loaf If you can’t get enough of pumpkin, try this dessert from Sweet Haven. It’s spiced with nutmeg and cinnamon in a perfectly dense loaf. www.sweethavenshop.com 85 RMB www.kateandkimi.com 85 RMB (sells the same one from Sweet Haven) This article was written by Tatiana Bautista. Send an email to [email protected] to get in touch. Photo credit: martha_chapa95