Audrey Navasca

Junior Reese Adrouny sits down on her couch, prepared with her favorite snacks, and puts on “Gilmore Girls” with a friend. “Gilmore Girls” is an American comedy-drama set in a small town in Connecticut that explores the lives of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore.

When the weather begins to cool down and pumpkin spice makes its return, there is no denying fall is approaching.

In the iconic TV show, “Gilmore Girls,” Lorelai Gilmore mentioned that fall is her favorite time of the year, as it feels like the whole world changes color.

Although Lorelai and her daughter, Rory, were never the kind of girls to make things from scratch, they loved all kinds of foods, sweets, snacks, and, most importantly, coffee.

To kick off the binge-watching season, here are some foods and where to get them for a perfect night inspired by the show.

Chinese Takeout – Hot Wok Bistro

Lorelai and Rory often eat Chinese takeout from little white boxes on their couch throughout the show. While there may not be a real Al’s Pancake House, a great place to get your fill is Hot Wok Bistro, located in San Mateo. Ordering 10 different items might be too much for one night, but some popular menu items include broccoli beef, honey walnut shrimp, and kung pao chicken, one of Lorelai’s favorites. With an abundance of savory, sweet, and spicy choices, whatever you decide will be an excellent addition to your night.

Burgers – Jeffrey’s Hamburgers

A fresh, hot burger from the grill with a side of fries at Luke’s Diner always looks delicious on TV, and Jeffrey’s Hamburgers is just the place to go. With locations in both San Mateo and Menlo Park, a diner-style burger is available at an affordable price for any burger you might be craving. Don’t forget the fries—they’re definitely a staple. 

Sweets – Paris Baguette

If you’re in the mood for sweet treats like the delectable-looking cake slices from Weston Bakery in Stars Hollow, Paris Baguette has many options. They offer sweet and savory pastries, baked goods, and all kinds of beverages to choose from. If you just want something easy to grab and go, they have pre-packaged snacks like cookies, macarons, and chocolate. To get into the spirit of fall, they even have a menu highlighting seasonal flavors. And if, like Lorelai, you can’t get enough coffee, they have that covered too. Swing by to pick up a coffee croissant donut, one of their lattes, or a slice of mocha cake.

General Snacks – Trader Joe’s

Trader Joe’s has a perfect selection of fall-themed snacks. Similar to Doose’s Market, you can find various options to fulfill your Stars Hollow snacking needs. They even brought Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew to their inventory for this fall season. Some other treats they brought to stores are Maple Spiced Nuts, Fall Leaf Tortilla Chips, and Pumpkin Spice Pretzels. Whether you’re looking for drinks, sweets, or savory snacks, Trader Joe’s is an excellent option for ensuring you always have something to eat while binge-watching your favorite episodes.