Lynchburg is home to dozens of coffee shops, and some of the very best are right here in downtown! Which is great news because the season of the PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte) – is upon us!
But who’s got the best spiced beverages?
Fear not - we’re here to help. We made it our mission to scour the menus for the warmest and tastiest fall drinks to create an all-access guide to the autumn downtown coffee scene – including drink, treats, and a few extras along the way!
1. The White Hart
1208 Main Street
Mon 7am-5pm, Tues-Sat 7am-8pm, Sun 8am-5pm
This is a fun one. At The White Hart this fall you can enjoy classics like a PSL, salted caramel latte, or a chai latte. If you prefer something a little more unique, you can also go for limited edition drinks like the peach cobbler chai tea, which is just the perfect transition from summer to fall. Any of these delicious drinks would pair nicely with the apple ginger scone.
Want to create your own fall concoction? Go for it! With a variety of flavors and milk, you can customize any latte to make it taste like whatever fall means to you.
Photo by IG User @lionandlambcafe
2. Grains of Sense
1219 Main Street
Sun-Mon Closed, Tues 9am-1pm, Wed-Thurs 9am-2pm, Fri 9am-1pm, Sat 8am-1:30pm
Located inside the Lynchburg Community Market, Grains of Sense has one of the most unique menus available downtown! Stop by to try one of the fall specialty drinks, like the honey-nut macchiato, salted caramel matcha with Himalayan salt, and apple chai latte. If you prefer more traditional options you can opt for the PSL, pumpkin pie latte, or a flavored hot chocolate. Their menu also includes gluten-free baked goods, including three variations of a streusel coffee cake and a vegan pumpkin molasses muffin! Basically, order one of everything.
3. Gilded
1108 Church Street
Mon-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 10am-3pm
Whether you’re looking for local art, a witty card, or a tasty cup of joe, Gilded has what you need. They’ve got classics like pumpkin spice and chai lattes, as well as their signature drink, The Blue Ridge, made with white chocolate, coconut, and mint. And WOW it’s a good one. A major plus is that this shop is right across the street from our pocket park, so you can snag your goodies and then head across the street to enjoy them!
4. Marigold
712 Church Street
Open Everyday 6:30am-3pm
Located on the first floor of The Virginian Hotel, we literally cannot think of a more elegant coffee shop. Stopping here anytime is such a treat! Marigold’s coffee menu brings the delicious flavor of Starbucks coffees to Downtown Lynchburg. Starbs PSL, here we come! Whichever way you take your drink, make sure you order it ‘for here’ so you can enjoy it in gorgeous surroundings.
5. Mission House Coffee
722 Commerce Street
M-F 7am-7pm, Sat 8am-7pm, Sun 9am-7pm
Option, options, options! Mission House Coffee knows how to serve a solid brew. This year, the fall menu is inspired by the local colleges and universities, with a different flavor for each school. How creative!
Something we love about this business is that every month they give back to a local organization. So when you head over for your new favorite fall drink, be sure to round up your total when they ask. All that extra change will go towards causes in your own community. We can get on board with that!
6. 5th street grind
710 Fifth Street
M-Sat 7am-5pm, Sun 8am-4pm
5th Street Grind has quite the extensive fall specials menu! Their list includes everything from delicious classics like pumpkin brûlée to more interesting flavors like their caramel apple-inspired latte. The zing of green apple flavor gives this drink a out-of-the-ordinary flavor palette, and as the barista described it: “You can’t stop drinking it, but you can’t figure out why!”
Head over to this quaint 5th Street coffee shop for a fresh brew, a look at fantastic local art, and a great music playlist in the background.
7. The loving co
901 Jefferson Street
M-Tues Closed, Wed-Th 10am-5pm, Fri-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
As the newest shop on the list, The Loving Co brings a whole lot to the table in Downtown Lynchburg. Not only will you have the chance to sip on some delicious tea or coffee, but you can also browse their collection of handcrafted items from local makers/sellers. Nothing says fall like a latte while shopping!
Make sure you’re following the shop on social media to get the latest updates on their exciting news and events.
So there you have it! Lynchburg has a booming coffee scene that locals are proud to support. And with menus as creative as these, who wouldn’t want to support them? Every time you visit one of these locations you’re supporting local spending and enhancing our community - just try not to over-caffeinate.
Use the map below to take a stroll and try that drink you can’t stop thinking about! Make sure to post a picture of your visit on social media and tag us so we can share your experience with others!
