For special occasions that call for sweet treats or those moments when only sugar and cocoa will do, — or just, you know, Halloween — Austin has no lack of options for candies and chocolates for trick-or-treaters, gifts, party favors, or just yourself.
Here are the city’s best sweets shops for truffles, gummies, taffy, pralines, and other sugary goods. There are high-end chocolate stores like Delysia Chocolatier, the truest candy wonderland over at Big Top Candy Shop, the quirky Toy Joy, and others.
Elsewhere on Eater are Halloween and Dias de los Muertos guides to the best themed treats and drinks as well as parties and events.
Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; it may pose a risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission. The latest CDC guidance is here; find a COVID-19 vaccination site here.
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