Where to Find Spoopy Halloween Treats on O‘ahu
From pumpkin pastries to creepy cakes to diabolical donuts, there are plenty of tricksy treats to be had this Halloween season.
Editor’s note: In prior years, we’ve gotten messages about “spoopy” being a typo, so let’s clarify: “Spoopy” is a slang term to describe cute, silly or funny Halloween content, like the adorably on-theme treats below.
SEE ALSO: All the Spooky, Scary, Tricksy Halloween Fun on O‘ahu
Artizen by MW
Halloween afternoon tea ($50)
Artizen’s famous afternoon tea gets a Halloween makeover with sweet and savory treats. Call (808) 524-0499 to make a reservation for Saturday, Oct. 17, 24 or 31, first seating 10:30 and 10:45 a.m., second seating 12:30 and 12:45 p.m. Costumes welcome but not required.
Reservations required, 888 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Suite 102 (inside Velocity Honolulu), Kaka‘ako, artizenbymw.com, @artizenbymw
SEE ALSO: Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals on O‘ahu
Photo: Courtesy of Babes Bakery
Babes Bakery
Black Sesame Sugar Cookie ($5)
Ghosties, pumpkins, cats, skeletons and more decorate limited-time spoopy Black Sesame Sugar Cookies at Babes Bakery.
3036 Wai‘alae Ave # B4, Kaimukī, babesbakeryhawaii.com, @babes_bakery
SEE ALSO: 6 Hojicha Treats to Try on O‘ahu
Photo: Courtesy of Brug Bakery
Brug Bakery
Spooky Sweet Potato Danish ($4.75), Haupia Custard Black Cat ($4.25), Bacon and Pumpkin Gratin Bread ($4.50)
Don’t miss these October-only Halloween pastries. The Spooky Sweet Potato Danish nestles a marshmallow ghost in custard and purple sweet potato cream. The Haupia Custard Black Cat’s cute face is made of chocolate and almond ears. On the savory side, the Bacon and Pumpkin Gratin Bread envelops bacon, kabocha, cheese and breadcrumbs in a cream sauce.
Multiple locations, brugbakery.com, @brugbakery
Photo: Courtesy of Hilton Hawaiian Village
Chee Hoo! Patisserie
Various Halloween and pumpkin specials (from $9)
Chee Hoo! Patisserie becomes Chee Boo! Patisserie for the spooky season with festive treats ranging from the Purple Monster Ube Muffin to the Bloody Red Fruit Croissant. See the full menu here, and don’t forget to ask for the 15% kama‘āina discount.
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikīkī Beach Resort, 2005 Kālia Road, Waikīkī, hiltonhawaiianvillage.com, @hiltonhawaiianvillage
Photos: Courtesy of Choco Le‘a
Choco Le‘a
Black Sesame Monster Crunch ($22.99 for 6 oz), 3pc Boujie Candy Truffle Box ($12.99)
The Black Sesame Monster Crunch puts a spin on the popular Crunch a Le‘a with black sesame added to the mix of crispy rice cereal, marshmallow and dark chocolate. Or indulge in Halloween truffles flavored like classic candies Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, Twix and marshmallows, sold in a cute box or individually ($3.25 each).
2909 Lowrey Ave., Mānoa, chocolea.com, @chocoleahawaii
Photos: Courtesy of Dipped by Dee
Dipped by Dee
Halloween dipped apples (from $13)
Pre-order apples gorgeously decorated with Halloween motifs and popular characters like Mickey Mouse, Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas and Chucky.
99-080 Kauhale St., ‘Aiea, dippedbydee.com, @dippedby_dee
Photos: Courtesy of Fendu Boulangerie
Fendu Boulangerie
Pumpkin Spice Caramel Mousse ($7.80), Pumpkin Pie ($7.80)
Get your pumpkin fix at Fendu, where the Pumpkin Spice Caramel Mousse not only looks like a little pumpkin but delivers on pumpkin flavor in the mousse and financier base. The bakery’s take on pumpkin pie has cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger wrapped up in French pie dough.
Mānoa Marketplace, 2752 Woodlawn Dr., #5-119, Mānoa, @fendu.boulangerie
Photo: Courtesy of Hokulani Bake Shop
Hokulani Bake Shop
Halloween cupcakes ($25.50 for a 4-pack), Halloween cookies ($5 each)
The cupcake box comes with one Red Velvet, Ube, Vanilla Buttercream and Double Chocolate cupcake, all decorated with the spirit of Halloween. The hand-decorated cookies come in adorable ghost, pumpkin and bat designs and must be pre-ordered at least a week in advance. Note the pre-order and pickup dates.
Pre-order at least 24 hours in advance online or by mobile app, calling (808) 536-2253 or emailing info@hokulanibakeshop.com, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., #4b, Kaka‘ako, hokulanibakeshop.com, @hokulanibakeshop
Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Mochi
Honolulu Mochi
Pumpkin pie mochi ($3)
Pumpkin pie, but make it mochi! This mochi specialist has more than 15 rotating flavors you can find at pop-ups. Plus, get a small discount when you buy four mochi for $10.
Pop-ups, honolulumochi.com, @honolulumochi
Kulu Kulu Cake
Halloween cakes (from $6.95)
Find these adorable treats at Kulu Kulu this month: the signature black cat chocolate mousse cake ($6.95) filled with liliko‘i mousse, the Chocolate Berry Monster ($6.95) with a strawberry mousse and chocolate center, and the Halloween apple ($6.95) filled with vanilla mousse and homemade apple jam. Plus, a special strawberry shortcake from Oct. 29–31 will feature Halloween motifs (6″ for $46.50, 7″ for $56.50, 8″ for $66.50)—pre-order it online or in store.
Eaton Square, 438 Hobron Lane, Suite 102, Waikīkī, kulukulucake.com, @kulukulucake
From left: Matcha Monster and Ube Oreo. Photos: Courtesy of Little Vessels Co.
Little Vessels Co.
Spooky Sesame Roll ($8)
Donuts: Candy Corn ($4.75), Booberry Filled ($5), Ube Oreo ($5), Matcha Monster ($4.75)
Little Vessels is known for its square, plant-based doughnuts in fantastic flavors, with this month’s additions being no exception. October’s Halloween-y flavors and designs include Booberry Filled ghosties and Matcha Monsters repping Frankenstein’s monster’s look.
3458 Wai‘alae Ave., Kaimukī, littlevesselsco.com, @littlevesselsco
Spider Mochi Doughnuts. Photo: Courtesy of Paris Baguette
Paris Baguette
Spider Mochi Donut ($6.89), Halloween Scream Donut ($7.29)
Vanilla Scream Ghost Cake ($58.99), Dirt & Worms Chocolate Chiffon Cake ($62.49)
Spooktacular pastries and cakes haunt Paris Baguette this season, along with fall flavors like pumpkin and apple.
1000 Bishop St. #104, Downtown, and 1390 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ala Moana, parisbaguette.com, @parisbaguette_usa
Photos: Courtesy of The Sticky Spoon
The Sticky Spoon
Halloween stuffed cookies: Oogie Boogie, Serial Killer, Cookies & Scream, Halloween Brown Butter Chocolate Chip ($6 regular, $4 mini)
Wahiawā’s NYC-style stuffed cookie vendor has cooked up delightful cookie designs and flavors for the spooky season. Oogie Boogie has Oreo crumbs, a gummy worm and chocolate ganache. The Serial Killer’s chocolate fudge pudding base is filled with red velvet marshmallow fluff ganache and topped with candy glass. The Cookies & Scream is stuffed with a Halloween Oreo and topped with a marshmallow ghost and sprinkles.
Pickup in Wahiawā, delivery available for additional fee, pop-ups, bakesy.shop/b/the-sticky-spoon, @thestickyspoon_
Photo: Courtesy of Victor’s Dessert Lounge
Victor’s Dessert Lounge
Pumpkin basque cheesecake ($15)
This month’s menu at Victor’s Dessert Lounge includes pumpkin basque cheesecake with toasted pecan cookie crumbles, caramel whipped ganache, a scoop of brown sugar ice cream and chocolate sauce.
560 Pensacola St., Suite 107, Ala Moana, @victorsdessertlounge
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Andrea Lee is the digital editor of HONOLULU Magazine.
