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theLab

(Now Closed)

Dessert Shop and Café$$$$

Dogpatch, San Francisco

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AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014
This cozy café is known not just for its dessert, and the savory brunch, lunch, and evening snacks are as equally drool-worthy as those éclairs (and other sweets) that you're bound to love. Read more
Erin ChowAugust 21, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Heated outdoor seating. Vegetarian tartine and heirloom tomato salad are delicious! Try their experimental circulating dessert cake - chocolate lab cake... Rich but light
tablehopperAugust 3, 2014
You like cheese? Don’t pass up the savory goat cheese soufflé ($12), a custardy and fluffy wedge with the most delicious crust (it’s called a tourteau fromage)—it was like cheese pie. Read more
Travel + LeisureNovember 10, 2012
This long-awaited café by cult brand Recchiuti Confections has rich desserts such as mandarin-chocolate-mousse cake & lime-meringue tartlets. More tips from the Dogpatch nabe: http://tandl.me/UxsSin
Karina NOctober 20, 2013
Sunday brunch is amazing, try scramble and bacon $12, comes with a side of stir fried veggies and potatoes, eggs in a delicious pastry
tablehopperAugust 3, 2014
The ice cream sundae ($9) will make you wonder if you need a permit to wield your spoon. (Is anyone watching? Is this even legal? Can they see me take a hit?) Read more
Mehrnaz ZuieSeptember 15, 2013
This place is unique. Try the chocolate lab cake with coffee! I can't wait to go back again!
matt knoxJune 23, 2013
The pot de creme is superb-seemed like a creme brûlée. The tartine with triple creme Brie and ham was also excellent.
scott ...November 15, 2013
Great service. We never even had to flask for water refills!
aetea TMay 29, 2013
don't be fooled by the name! the savory menu is quite good too, though waits are long (the kitchen staff are quite languid). desserts tend towards the richer side.
San Francisco MagazineApril 23, 2013
The tarte tatin with apples, enveloped in a deep caramel and served with salted caramel ice cream, is a conversation stopper.
David DemareeJanuary 15, 2014
The carrot cake is delicious. Get a hot chocolate with it for Total Dessert Overload.
Eric GelinasAugust 26, 2013
Not just a breakfast place. The Ham and triple cream Tartine was an amazing lunch
S CJune 21, 2013
Try the burnt caramel sundae w/ the side of extra bitter chocolate sauce. Happiness in a bowl. 🍨
John DonmoyerMarch 15, 2013
Been here 5+ times
If you prefer Yellow Labs, there is a pet adoption place right up the hill.
Fi VeiNovember 15, 2015
Not exactly a desserts spot, but an itinerant restaurant! Tastes of land and sea.
Niki Baker of foreignspellSeptember 15, 2013
The tartine was good - skip the deviled eggs and hash
Tameez SunderjiApril 12, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Prix Fixe 3 course dinners are a nice option. Tues-Thurs.
Elon LenkaDecember 13, 2012
The veggie tartine is incredible.
Chris H.February 16, 2014
Scones are amazing!
Maybs MDecember 23, 2013
Brunch: Sunday, 11 am-4 pm
Martin KimJune 13, 2013
get the carrot cake yo
Peggy ButlerMarch 24, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Get the Drinking Chocolate!
Rob DizonYMarch 8, 2014
Good eats!

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