Must-Try Hidden Summer Delicacies in Guam: Top 4 Desserts Recommended

Reported by Reporter You / Comprehensive Report

When visiting Guam, besides the must-try Chamorro BBQ and various American-style dishes, there are also plenty of hidden local foods waiting to be discovered—especially some of the islanders’ favorite desserts and frozen treats that are definitely worth a taste. In the summer, there are many essential sweet treats to try. Here are 4 must-eat delicious Guam desserts for travelers to reference.

1. Guam Premium Chocolate

▲ Guam Premium Chocolate. (Photo / Provided by Guam Visitors Bureau)

Guam Premium Chocolate is the only factory on the island that produces high-quality chocolates. In addition to offering a variety of chocolate products, it’s worth mentioning that the production equipment used is co-designed and built by engineers from the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Switzerland—the same equipment used by world-renowned brands such as Hershey’s, Nestlé, Ferrero, and GODIVA, the royal chocolate brand of Belgium.

Guam Premium Chocolate produces over 108,000 chocolate-covered macadamia nuts daily, and also covers cream crackers, asparagus biscuits, and more with chocolate, making them the most popular chocolate products on the island. They can be found in most convenience stores and supermarkets across Guam.

2. Seasonal Fruit Handmade Popsicles (Månnge' Pops)

▲ Popsicles made with local fruits. (Photo / Provided by Guam Visitors Bureau)

Named after the Chamorro word “Månnge’,” which means “delicious,” these handmade popsicles are made entirely from fresh local fruits, allowing you to enjoy the fruit pulp and natural flavors. The most common flavors include lychee, pineapple, starfruit, and soursop (a tropical fruit similar in appearance and texture to custard apple). For a taste of something new, they are available at Foody’s, some Pay-Less supermarkets, Fizz and Co. in Agana Bay, and the Nikko Hotel.

3. Chamorro Hardtack Cookies (Tita’s Guguria)

▲ A traditional Chamorro specialty snack. (Photo / Provided by Guam Visitors Bureau)

A widely loved traditional Chamorro specialty snack, the story goes back to 1965 when a young housewife working as a cashier at a supermarket wanted to earn extra income for her children’s education. She used a family recipe to make Guguria cookies using just three ingredients: flour, sugar, and coconut milk. Originally, most Chamorro families would only make Guguria at home for personal consumption, but Tita’s bakery was the first to mass-produce and retail them.

Now, Tita’s Guguria has become one of the most famous and best-selling products in Guam. They can be purchased all over the island—from small grocery stores and convenience shops to upscale shopping centers like T-Galleria—making them a popular souvenir among both tourists and locals.

4. Hafaloha Trendy Ice Shop

▲ Hawaiian-style shaved ice is made with over 40 syrup flavors and topped with a scoop of creamy, smooth vanilla ice cream. (Photo / Provided by Guam Visitors Bureau)

Located opposite PIC (Pacific Islands Club Resort), Hafaloha is the only trendy ice shop in Guam that combines Chamorro and Hawaiian cultures and takes shaved ice to a whole new level. Hawaiian-style shaved ice is made with over 40 syrup flavors and topped with a scoop of creamy, smooth vanilla ice cream. Those who enjoy unique styles can also get creative and customize their own flavors. The three most popular flavors at the shop are Chamorro Vanilla Custard Cake (latiya), Orange Dream Cake (orange dreamsicle), and Strawberry Shortcake (strawberry shortcake).