Best Dessert Spots in Philadelphia for a Spooky Good Time
The best dessert spots in Philadelphia turn Halloween season into something worth planning a trip around, not just an excuse to eat candy corn at your desk. Once the leaves start turning, a handful of Philadelphia bakeries and candy shops lean all the way into the spooky season, and a few of them have been doing it for well over a century. If you are staying at West Philly Suites this fall, most of these spots are an easy SEPTA ride or short drive from your suite, close enough for a dessert crawl without giving up your quiet block in West Philadelphia at the end of the night.
Shane Confectionery: A Halloween Tradition Since 1863
Shane Confectionery on Market Street in Old City is the oldest continuously run candy shop in the country, and it does not hold back when October rolls around. Every year the shop puts together a Halloween box filled with treats made just for the season, along with foil wrapped chocolate jack o lanterns, hand made skeleton candy boxes, and old fashioned bubble gum cigarettes that feel like they were pulled straight out of a 1940s general store. Learn more or see this year's Halloween lineup at Shane Confectionery.
Franklin Fountain: Old Fashioned Ice Cream With a Seasonal Twist
Right on the same block, Franklin Fountain serves historic ice cream and sodas made in house, with a rotating list of seasonal flavors that shows up every fall. The old fashioned soda fountain look alone makes it worth the visit, and pairing a scoop here with a stop at Shane Confectionery next door turns a quick errand into a proper dessert outing. Check their current flavors at Franklin Fountain before you go.
Getting There from West Philly Suites
Take SEPTA’s Market–Frankford Line (L) from 63rd Street directly to 2nd Street Station in Old City. No transfers are required, and both Shane Confectionery and Franklin Fountain are just a short walk from the station.
Batter and Crumbs: A Candy Corn Cupcake Done Right
Over in Point Breeze, Batter and Crumbs Vegan Bakery and Cafe keeps things playful year-round, and its seasonal Candy Corn Cupcake is exactly the kind of quirky treat that fits the spooky mood. The all-vegan bakery has been described as Willy Wonka meets Warhol, which sounds about right once you see the case. See what is in the case this week at Batter and Crumbs.
Make a Weekend Out of It
Between stops, Philadelphia leans into Halloween with pop up bars and decorated restaurants across the city, so a dessert crawl can easily turn into a full weekend. Visit Philadelphia keeps an updated guide to what is open each season if you want a longer list to work from.
Stay Close to the Fun
West Philly Suites keeps you close to Center City and Old City without putting you in the middle of the crowds, so you can come back to a quiet, furnished suite after a long day out. Book your stay and spend it exploring the best dessert spots in Philadelphia this fall.
