This is my kind of treat! It's not overly sweet, but totally delicious. Don't miss the classic filled-to-order Vanilla Cookie Crunch Cream Puff and read all about my visit on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Come for the liquid nitrogen show, stay for the delicious Strawberry White Balsamic Ice Cream. This little stall in Hayes Valley is too cool & so much fun. Read about my visit on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
The Rebel Within: A breakfast muffin with sausage and a soft-boiled egg inside is a must.
The two pies are bona fide Southern favorites -- pecan and lemon -- and their fried pickled okra is great. Add beer and wine to all this flavor, and we're there to savor. Read more.
Get in line early: Baker Chad Robertson (and co-owner Elisabeth Prueitt) take the bread out of the oven around 5:00PM, Wed-Sun. Can't get to the bakery? Pick up their amazing new book, Tartine Bread. Read more.
The prosciutto ice cream is imbued with the flavor of pork, but it’s completely smooth and lucid and wonderful. - Mike Thelin, Unique Eats
We love the tart Mixed Berry Pie, and the Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, an excellent combination of sweet and slightly sour, made irresistible by a crumbly top. Read more.
Try the buttery, flaky scones and mince pies, both perfectly pair with a nice cup a' tea. Read more.
The Rebel Within, a soft boiled egg inside a savory muffin/biscuit is spectacular. The kimchi financier is pretty good too.
The chocolate chip cookie and the Caramelita cookie bar are two standouts at this solid Russian Hill bakery.
Holy freakin' crap, get the Evil Twin if they've got it. The bourbon base actually tasted boozy and I loved every bite of it. Add some cookie crumble & a drizzle of caramel sauce and I was in heaven. Read more.
Check out this new Nob Hill Lush outpost, which offers 12 rotating gelato flavors, including ricotta lemon zest, fresh mint chocolate chip, lemon sorbetto, bourbon Butterfinger, and popcorn truffle. Read more.
There's nothing quite like a fresh out of the fryer donut or apple fritter at Bob's after bar hopping on Polk. They are ridiculously good & extremely cheap. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Seriously, you need to get the Egg Custard Tart. It's the best, freshest, most-savory version of this eggy little pie that I've ever had. Delicious. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Come for the incredibly flaky and deliciously sweet cruffin. Stay for more of the other delightful desserts.
Do yourself a favor — skip the Cruffin line and indulge in any of the other just-as-good and actually better pastries. Don't miss their bread pudding and read about them all on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Really unusual texture, but ultimately extremely delicious. The Black Sesame shaved ice was awesomely bold & nutty and paired really well with the mochi and condensed milk toppings. WinstonWanders.com
Old-school ice cream shop serving up interestingly flavored scoops along with a back bar serving boozy concoctions. Definitely worth a visit when the weather is warm. WinstonWanders.com
Mitchell's has been holding it down since 1953, offering both the standard chocolate, rocky road, and strawberry and our pick, ube, or purple yam. When else are you going to eat purple ice cream? Read more.
Hard to go wrong at this ice cream spot known for its inventive flavors, but Vietnamese Coffee and Secret Breakfast are two menu staples for a reason. Sundaes are worth the splurge.
These baked goods are so delicious you won't even realize that they're all completely vegan and gluten-free. Seriously. Definitely don't miss the incredible Lemon Bars. WinstonWanders.com
The ice cream is high quality. The baked goods are highly recommended. I always go for the best of both worlds: a piece of pie al la mode. my favorite being the peach with vanilla
Pretty classic ice cream flavors (some surprises, but mostly standard), done very well. It's thick & cream and they offer a variety of nostalgic toppings like cinnamon toast cereal. WinstonWanders.com
Some crazy good frozen treats! Absolutely loved the nutty, toasted flavor of the Hojicha Ice Cream, but the MilkNow Shaved Milk bowl was on another level flavor and texture-wise. WinstonWanders.com
These pastries really are some of the best in the world. Don't miss their outstanding Morning Bun and Frangipane Croissant. WinstonWanders.com
