PUMPKIN & SPICE TRAIL
You Told Us, We Went: The Pumpkin & Spice Trail
Fall has a flavor — and apparently, we’re willing to drive all over Central Jersey to find it.
For this edition of You Told Us, We Went, we headed through Hamilton, Allentown and Bordentown in search of pumpkin, spice and all those seasonal treats that only seem to show up when the leaves start changing.
We found pumpkin pastries, muffins, donuts and plenty of sweet surprises along the way. Some were classic, some put their own spin on fall, and all gave us another reason to stop into a local bakery, café or restaurant.
That’s really what this trail is about — discovering what our local businesses are creating and sharing a few places you might want to add to your own fall travels.
Of course, we know there are more out there.
Did we miss your favorite pumpkin or fall treat? Tell us where we should go next. You tell us. We go.
Places in this story
Eet Gud Bakery
Bakery
A beloved, old-fashioned bakery in Hamilton with roots dating back to 1928, known for its classic donuts, pastries, cakes, and other homemade treats. A longtime local favorite, Eet Gud is especially known for its cream-filled Long John donuts, meltaways, Danish pastries, and custom celebration cakes, making it a sweet stop for anyone exploring Hamilton.
Lilla Vanilla Cake Shoppe
Bakery
A charming bakery and patisserie in Hamilton known for its beautiful European-style pastries, custom cakes, macarons, cupcakes, and creative fruit-shaped “crunchies.” With its eye-catching desserts, specialty croissants, and high-quality ingredients, it’s a great stop for anyone looking for something unique and Instagram-worthy while exploring Hamilton.
Nola B's Gluten Free
Bakery
A 100% gluten-free bake shop, pantry, and gift shop in the heart of Bordentown City, offering a rotating selection of homemade-style treats including cookies, bars, scones, cupcakes, cream puffs, donuts, muffins, brownies, macarons, and more.
