🍰 Desserts & Sweets

The line out front is the whole story. Worth it for a morning bun and a coffee that turned SF into a pastry city.

Michelin-starred Chinese-American in a former banquet hall above Waverly Place. Refined, rooted, the kind of meal that reframes Chinatown.

Revived Zanze's crustless European cheesecake with berry sauce

Over a dozen baklava varieties plus Turkish maraş dondurma

Late-night sweet fix for classic glazed and fritters

Renowned for kouign-amann and seasonal French pastries

Century-old German bakery for classic layer cakes and pastries

Modern patisserie known for 'The Rebel Within' savory muffin and pastries

Thai fine-dining spot famous for its pandan parfait with salted coconut cream

Taiwanese shaved snow, a light frozen alternative