Discover Some Devilish Delights

Eat, drink, and be scary at Bistro at the Bijou, where they have some of the best cocktails that are making us feel very Halloween-ish! One of the most popular is the Caramel Apple Martini with caramel vodka and apple cider, as well as the Corpse Reviver with white wine, orange-flavored liqueur, lemon juice, and absinthe rinse. Others not to be missed are the Dark & Stormy and Autumn Mule, both with a ginger beer base.

Café 4's patio is the best place to sip on this margarita with a sinister twist! Feast on the Blood Orange Margarita while overlooking Market Square's ghastly ghosts haunting the Grove overhead.

The kids can keep their Halloween candy this year, because the adults are going to Coffee & Chocolate! Along with their original chocolates, they have three seasonal treats. The Mocha Mocchiato Madness is a hand-painted dark chocolate shell filled with mocha ganache. Scarily delicious! The Mischievous Maple Walnut is infused with maple ganache and crunchy walnuts. And the Autumn Apple Cinnamon might just be our favorite filled with apple ganache and cinnamon.

Fat Tuesday's world-famous daiquiris hail from the raucous city of New Orleans, known for its hauntings of ghosts, spirits, and vampires. This Halloween, the Gay Street store is casting a spell on us all with Swamp Water, Vampire Kiss, Monster Mash, and Spellbound.

No tricks, all sweets here! The French Market Creperie has created an entire menu of Wicked Cool crepes, like the Creepy Caramel with Nutella and Butterfingers (don't steal your kid's candy; just order this), the Booberry Blueberry with marshmallows, the Pumpkin Spice Cream, and the Creep Up – adding gummy worms to a sweet crepe – the kids will love it!

Be the best house on the block by passing out these Halloween-themed Ham'n Goodys lemon cookies! Pre-order a dozen or more by calling 865-839-2215 to order from the Gay Street store where they'll be available from Oct 25-31. The delicious taste of the familiar lemon cookie with a fun twist everyone is sure to love!

The eerie chill in the air is matched only by K Brew's latest addition to their coffee menu, a Toasted Spice Cold Brew. It's a delicious blend of fall-flavored cinnamon dolce syrup, white chocolate, Cruze Farm milk, and cold brew. A step up from witches brew, we think!

A mystery is in store at Knox Brew Hub, where you can pick up a case of Urban Artifact's Mystery-Flavor Trick or Treat Hard Seltzer! Each case has 4 treats and 2 tricks. Are you brave enough to take the plunge and see what mysterious flavors lie in wait?

Introducing: Sweater Weather, the hottest latte on the block! Mahalo Coffee Roasters has captured everything good about this season and put it in a delicious Halloween-colored beverage. The purple color comes from ube; it's flavored with brown sugar and nutmeg; and yep, it's also topped with a roasted marshmallow. Put on your cozy sweater and drink a Sweater Weather!

In honor of spooky season, meet the Corpse Reviver #135. Originally created with the chief purpose of "rousing the drinker from the dead," this wicked cocktail of Roku gin, grand marnier, fuki plum wine, and absinthe is Nama Sushi's take on the Corpse Reviver #2, which came on the scene in the 1930. Beware!

Get your hands on the most adorable Halloween t-shirt from Paris Woodhull Illustrations. She designed and screen-printed it right in her studio/shop on the 100 block of Gay Street, and it's "boo" cute to pass up!

If you're craving ice cream, you're in for an extra sweet treat, because The Phoenix Pharmacy & Fountain has a whole menu of Halloween-themed sundaes (we've even heard they're leaning hard into a Stranger Things theme). Pictured here is Sweater Weather with a house-made Snickerdoodle Cookie, Pumpkin Ice Cream, Real Butterscotch, Fresh Whip, Toasted Pecans, and a little Smoked Nib Brittle!

Odds are, you're familiar with Pretentious Glass Co's handblown pumpkins, and again this year, they've created something more sinister –⁠ a Metallic Skull Mug to sip your wicked brews...plus spooky-themed paperweights. Every piece is handmade in the Old City. Plus they'll have pumpkin mugs and chalices to add to your handmade Halloween collection.

Rala always has the best greeting cards, puzzles, and gifts for every occasion, and Halloween is no exception. Some of what you can expect this year: Skeletal System Puzzle, Anatomy Vintage Chart, Desert Sisters Puzzle, Great Horned Owls Print, Skull Earrings, Skull Coffee Pin, and Valerian Skull Print. Swing by their store in the Old City to see a spooktacular window photo-op!

All October long, Bernadette’s, Preservation Pub, and Scruffy City Hall are going all out for Bats in the Belfry at Scruffy City Rooftops. Halloween decorations galore, plus signature Halloween cocktails you have to try: The Cyclops is an apple margarita garnished with a human edible eyeball. And a spooktacular shot with Baileys and sour apple. Sip on these drinks and more while overlooking the spooky glow of Market Square!

Creepy crawl your way over to The Tomato Head on Market Square where the fall tradition of bobbing for apples just leveled up to a delicious fall-inspired brunch cocktail! The Apple Mimosa has sparkling wine, apple juice, a rum-based liqueur, and a brown sugar rim. 

The Boo-Nana Pudding at Tupelo Honey is the cutest, most delicious Halloween dessert ever! What's even better than a twist on a classic Southern dessert? It's for a good cause! Head to Market Square in October, enjoy this dessert, and help Tupelo Honey raise money for childhood cancer research.

It's never a bad time for self-care, and Wake Foot Sanctuary's October special is the Copper Haunt, featuring a relaxing soak of vetiver, patchouli, and avocado oils, swirled with their special brew of natural clays, and topped with chamomile and rose petals. Plus, it comes with a "spooky" gourmet hot chocolate to enjoy. You'll have a wicked relaxing time!