Desserts

Desserts 

Bakeries

Mariposa (Oakland: Gluten-free paradise)

Inside the bakery

Mariposa is an Oakland bakery devoted to gluten-free items. Come here for bread, pastries, pasta, and more! You'll never guess from the taste that the items are all gluten-free...

Cupcakin' (Berkeley, Mission Bay: Most addictive fresh baked sweets)

Cupcake

Cupcakin' is a chain that specializes in a variety of gourmet cupcakes, baked fresh each day. Sweet, sophisticated, and delicious, these treats are memorable and scrumptious. 

Masse's Pastries (Berkeley: Proudest family owned bakery)

Cookies from Masse's Pastries

Masse's Pastries is a small European-style bakery featuring exquisite breakfast pastries, cookies, and macaroons in Berkeley. You owe it to yourself to try it at least once!

Dessert N Spice (Berkeley: Most luxurious) 

Oatmeal raisin and red velvet cookie from Dessert N Spice

Dessert N Spice is a luxurious small bakery that also serves coffee in Berkeley. The desserts here are next-level! Try the cookies and the carrot cake...


Ice cream


Salt & Straw (Palo Alto: Best gourmet/free samples)

Salt & Straw ice cream cup

Salt and Straw is a fantastic chain that is a real find! It features gourmet flavors--and free samples, as many as you like. You'll want to be back for more! 

Cruz Creamery (Santa Cruz: Most comfortable)

Butter pecan ice cream cup

Cruz Creamery is a yummy and comfy ice cream shop in Santa Cruz. You'll probably like it as much as I do!

Scoop N Chill (Berkeley: Most addictive)


 
 
 
This adorable ice cream and dessert shop is delightful and is hidden in Crave Subs! It's top quality and has great service.
 
Chocolates
 
Ghirardelli Square (San Francisco: Most iconic)
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
No blog on exploring the Bay Area would be complete without a mention of Ghirardelli, the San Francisco Bay Area’s most historical and iconic chocolate brand. Expect moderate prices and to be thoroughly impressed by the sweetness and decadence of their desserts.
 
See’s Candy (Chain with locations scattered through the Bay Area: Best variety of truffles)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 I would be remiss not to mention the South San Francisco brand of fancy chocolates. Known for having a great variety of fillings inside their signature truffles, it’s fun to pick and choose. The prices are also moderate, but the product is impressive.


 

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