Autumn is here — and you know what that means.  

Pumpkin spice lattes have cropped up on every coffee shop’s menu. The bright pang of pumpkin with earthy undertones of cinnamon and cloves is a seasonal favorite for many coffee afficionados when the leaves begin to change. 

While leaves haven’t started browning here in Maricopa quite yet, pumpkin spice lattes are bountiful at every café in town. 

InMaricopa asked for the best local spot to order the caffeinated beverage that has become synonymous with fall. 

One in 3 respondents said Neaux Coffee Company serves the best pumpkin spice latte. 

Runner-up was Starbucks with 13% of votes; Monsoon Coffee with 11%; Dutch Bros. Coffee with 6%; Dunkin’ Donuts with 5%; and Honeycutt Coffee with 3% of votes. 

The remaining one-third of respondents are autumnal contrarians — no pumpkin spice for this crowd. 

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.