Highest-rated dessert shops in the San Francisco area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the San Francisco area by diners
There's no denying that Americans have a sweet tooth—nearly 41% say they enjoy a sweet treat at least once a day, according to a November 2024 YouGov survey.
One of the most popular desserts to dig into is ice cream. An International Dairy Foods Association survey from May 2024 found that just about all Americans (97%) love or like ice cream. The frozen confection has held a special place in the U.S. since the turn of the 19th century with the invention of insulated ice houses. By the mid-1800s, ice cream was manufactured and sold to the masses. Soon, old-fashioned soda fountains started selling sundaes, milkshakes, and ice cream sodas, becoming a gathering place for young people. Today, more than 150 years later, those dessert options not only remain perennial top choices but also evoke a sense of nostalgia and community.
Over the years, Americans' dessert tastes have led to some other tasty trends, from the cupcake craze of the early 2000s thanks to bakeries like Magnolia, Sprinkles, and Crumbs, to the self-serve frozen yogurt frenzy that followed in the early 2010s via Pinkberry, 16 Handles, and Red Mango. Most recently, the 2020s have seen cookies sweep the nation, with chains like Insomnia and Crumbl stoking childhood memories, launching TikTok trends, and growing exponentially.
Today's desserts also go far beyond ice cream, cupcakes, and cookies. Many modern dessert shops are redefining the experience by fusing timeless recipes with multicultural flavors, offering creative twists such as matcha-infused cupcakes, horchata ice cream, and Basque cheesecakes that celebrate both tradition and innovation.
To keep up with the ever-evolving dessert trends, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated dessert shops in the San Francisco area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of San Francisco were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may primarily serve other food items.
Whether indulging in a time-honored pie or exploring a fusion delight, the world of desserts remains as vibrant and diverse as the communities that enjoy them. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list or to find your next sweet treat!
#30. Teazzert Pho You
- Rating: 4.4/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 880 Geneva Ave. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#29. The Morris
- Rating: 4.5/5 (439 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2501 Mariposa St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Bliss Pops
- Rating: 5.0/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: San Francisco, California
- Categories: Desserts, Caterers, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Trestle
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1255 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 531 Jackson St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: New American, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#26. The French Spot
- Rating: 4.4/5 (120 reviews)
- Address: 1042 Larkin St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Patisserie/Cake Shop, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#25. K Minamoto
- Rating: 4.4/5 (420 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 648 Market St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Japanese, Desserts, Chocolatiers & Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Somisomi
- Rating: 4.4/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1350 4th St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Korean, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Loquat
- Rating: 4.4/5 (227 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 198 Gough St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Three Babes Bakeshop
- Rating: 4.4/5 (303 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2797 16th St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Powder
- Rating: 4.4/5 (761 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 260 Divisadero St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Shaved Snow
- Read more on Yelp
#20. The Game Parlour
- Rating: 4.5/5 (452 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1342 Irving St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Tabletop Games
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Sixth Course
- Rating: 4.5/5 (423 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1544 15th St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Desserts, Chocolatiers & Shops, Gelato
- Read more on Yelp
#18. A Buttercup Dessert House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1186 Valencia St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Chalos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (462 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2240 Taraval St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Empanadas, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Binka Bites
- Rating: 4.5/5 (359 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 304 Alida Way South San Francisco, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Caterers, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Bi-Rite Creamery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10224 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3692 18th St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Schubert's Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2088 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 521 Clement St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Matcha Cafe Maiko
- Rating: 4.5/5 (341 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3251 20th Ave. Ste 250K San Francisco, California
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Sip Tea Room
- Rating: 4.5/5 (253 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 721 Lincoln Way San Francisco, California
- Categories: Tea Rooms, Venues & Event Spaces, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Salt & Straw
- Rating: 4.5/5 (879 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 586 Hayes St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Yasukochi's Sweet Stop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (866 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1790 Sutter St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#9. The Baked Bear
- Rating: 4.6/5 (456 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2824 Jones St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Marco Polo Italian Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1838 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3886 Noriega St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Gelato, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Flour & Branch
- Rating: 4.6/5 (164 reviews)
- Address: 493 3rd St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Dabao Singapore
- Rating: 4.7/5 (130 reviews)
- Address: 135 4th St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Singaporean, Desserts, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Butter & Crumble
- Rating: 4.7/5 (372 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 271 Francisco St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Patisserie/Cake Shop, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Hila Gelato Caffe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (141 reviews)
- Address: 951 Valencia St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Garden Creamery
- Rating: 4.7/5 (1509 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3566 20th St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Food Trucks, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Sweet Glory - Inner Sunset
- Rating: 4.9/5 (125 reviews)
- Address: 1336 9th Ave. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Desserts, Patisserie/Cake Shop, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Hey, Cookie!
- Rating: 4.9/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: San Francisco, California
- Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Food Delivery Services
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 241 metros.
