5 spots to get treats for the festivities this fall

[DeniGu]

This time of year marks the start of a series of celebrations in different parts of the world, all with one thing in common — sweet treats! On Halloween, which is on October 31, children (and anyone, really) dress up in costumes and go door-to-door ‘trick-or-treating’ to collect candy from neighbors and friends. One of the main elements of Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, on November 2 is the traditional Mexican sweet bread. And bonfire toffee is the ultimate dessert for Guy Fawkes Night on November 5. 

To get you in a festive mood, we’ve rounded up some of the “sweets”est Local Guides’ contributions on Google Maps and Connect. Read on to discover five whimsical candy and pastry shops from around the globe to add to your foodie list. 

For those of you looking for vegan options, we recommend following @Jesi’s list of plant-based ice cream places in Buenos Aires. And if you prefer homemade, @Lusianaa has the perfect recipe for spooky brownies! Even if you don’t celebrate, take this as a sign to treat yourself and the people you love to your favorite dessert, at home or a local shop.

Honeydukes in Orlando, USA

Caption: A photo inside Honeydukes in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Studios Orlando, showing green shelves with Harry Potter-inspired candy and treats. (Local Guide Lexa C)SugarSin in London, UK

Caption: A photo of the pastel blue storefront of SugarSin, with rows upon rows of candy visible through the glass. (Local Guide Mohamed Ben Osmane)

CACAO MARKET in Kyoto, Japan

Caption: A photo inside CACAO MARKET showing boxes, jars, and pumpkin lanterns filled with treats and arranged on wooden shelves. (Local Guide セントオウル)

Pâtisserie Méert in Lille, France

Caption: A photo inside Pâtisserie Méert, showing the high ceiling and ornate chandelier and walls overlooking a display of pastries. (Local Guide Dominique Bellin)

Banoful & Co. in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Caption: A photo of trays of traditional Bangladeshi sweets on display at Banoful & Co. (Local Guide sheakh shakil)

Do you want to learn more about Halloween? Check out @jayasimha78’s Halloween Trivia post for fun facts and figures and this Connect challenge by @AZ_2021. To discover a spooky side of Google Maps, see Local Guide Kimbra Kasch’s story.

Local Guides, which is your favorite place to grab a sweet treat? Share a link in the comments below and tell us why it is your favorite. Mouthwatering photos are more than welcome!