If you're after a sugar rush, forget candy bars – the following treats put them in the shade, and all for less than $30.

Waffle at North Point Mini Egg Waffle
The ingredients are simple – flour, egg and milk – but somehow the talented ladies at this small stall manage to create magic with their waffle pans. Celebrities, tourists and locals alike all love this crispy snack, and ordering one batch ($12) is never enough. 492 King’s Rd, North Point, 2590 9726.

Rice balls at Sweet Auntie Desserts
‘Wife’ glutinous rice balls with peanut butter filling ($15) and ‘husband’ glutinous rice balls with chocolate filling ($15) are equally popular here, but there are plenty of Hong Kong-style desserts to try, including our favourite – durian sago soup ($25). Shop A4, 96 Electric Rd, Tin Hau, 2508 6962.

S’more cupcake at Sift
For those looking for a sugar relief, try Sift’s latest invention: the S’mores cupcake ($20). That’s right, they’ve deconstructed the campfire favourite and rebuilt it as a cupcake, with a moist chocolate body, graham cracker crust, and toasted marshmallow coat. 22/F Horizon Plaza, 2 Lee Wing St, Ap Lei Chau,2870 3887.

Bubble tea at Bubble Green
There’s always a line of geeks lining up here for their bubble tea ($9) fix after shopping at the Wanchai Computer Centre around the corner – for good reason, it’s great. G/F, 130 Jaffe Rd, Wan Chai, 2511 2992.

Doughnuts at Stick Sticks
Now that Krispy Kreme is out of business, a new crop of mini doughnuts are making a stab at the hole market. At Stick Stick, you can choose three mini doughnuts for $12, with flavours include strawberry, chocolate, vanilla and mango. Buy a few for the office while you’re at it. Shop 16, B/F Sogo, 555 Hennessey Rd, Causeway Bay, 2833 2483.

Pineapple bun at V8
Mmmm, a soft doughy belly with the correct amount of butter, sugar, and lard crackling on top – giving it just the right amount of crunch within each bite. Health alert: pineapple buns ($3.5) are as calorific and as fatty as a Big Mac, and if you start, don’t expect to stop. G/F Hong Kong Mansion, 4 O’Brien Rd, Wan Chai, 2529 8983.

Augustin’s waffle at City’super
A mere $29 buys you a superb freshly made Belgian waffle hot of the griddle at City’super. While you can opt to lather it in Nutella, it’s plenty good on its own. B/F, City’super, Times Square, no phone.

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