Dessert Restaurants in San Diego, CA

“Amazing Japanese-style shaved ice dessert! You can get it with or without ice cream. Ripe and flavorful fruit pieces (mangos, peach, strawberry, etc) hidden inside a smooth, lightly sweeten layer of shaved ice. Perfectly refreshing on a hot day. The shop also feels cozy, typical Japanese style. Parking can be a bit tricky in the little plaza. Better to park on Raytheon Rd to the North and walk in.“

“Delicious ice cream and best red bean paste! We can’t wait to go back!“

“This shop is surprisingly really solid. The desserts are delicious, original, and super cute. All the drinks we’ve tried have been great, specifically the smoothies and sparkling sodas. They use real fruit so the drinks taste awesome. Will definitely be returning!!“

“Delicious ice cream and best red bean paste! We can’t wait to go back!“

“My brother has raved about this place and I see what all the hype was about. This is the best ice cream sandwich I've ever had. I'm not even one to gravitate towards ice cream sandwiches. This was incredible. The cookies and ice cream are incredible. The ratio of sauces and toppings was just right. Friendly staff who were very helpful for my first time being here. I'm still thinking about the krispy rice and cosmic brownie cookies.“

“This place was recommended to me by a close on of mine and I was told I must try this place whenever I am in San Diego. As a big time foodie, I did some research and I instantly added it to a must visit place list. The day has come and I made my way over here. Upon arrival, I was greeted by a warm welcome by their friendly staffs. It was on a hot day and I needed something great to keep me cool. At the time there were a few customers enjoying their treats at the interior and exterior. Since it was my first time here, I needed some time to browse through their menu. Everything looked and sounded very tempting. They offer many Thai style desserts such as their coconut sundae (Their signature), mango sticky rice, fresh young coconut, mango sticky rice ice cream, coconut cake, ruam mit (Various toppings and goodness in a cup), barbecue sticky rice with banana, Thai coconut jelly, Thai tea pudding, bar bin, coconut jelly, Pandan coconut cream pudding, lot Chong, bua loy, soft-baked coconut pie, ice cream and much more. They also have made to order hot and cold drinks, specialty drinks, and Thai snacks for purchase. All of their ice cream are homemade with a variety of delicious flavors like their famous coconut ice cream, Thai tea flavored ice cream, Thai Pandan, mango, and taro. All of the ice cream are made with real ingredients and I wanted more after I was finished since it was one of the best ice cream I have ever had. I found what I wanted and my order was placed. I was excited, because I was really in the mood for a sweet treat and I knew something great is on the way. Everything here is made to order which is always a plus for me since it is quality over quantity and I never mind the wait since I am a very patient person. As time went by, more customers arrived to dine in and to order for takeout. Finally my order was ready and it was time to taste it. From the moment of the first bite I knew I made the right choice by giving this place a shot. It was super delicious, cooled me down and most importantly it was worth the drive. All of the ingredients here is premium, authentic, carefully selected and well put together. They accept both cash and cards for the payment at your convenience. If you decide to enjoy your treat there, tables are available inside or you can sit outside at their fully covered patio with a shade. I wish I can give this place more than a five star rating, I somewhat became addicted after my visit. I highly recommend this place to all desert enthusiasts, if you need something to cool you down on a hot day just like me, to anyone looking for a laid back spot to hangout at, to anyone bsiiirng San Diego or if you just so happen to be in the area to check them out. I definitely will be back to tryout the other delicious options they have to offer.“

“It was my 1st time in and Loved it!! definitely will be Back for more goodies! excellent Customer Service!!“

“Crumbl Cookies never disappoints! The cookies are always fresh, soft, and packed with flavor. I love that the menu changes every week, so there’s always something new to try. The staff is friendly, the store is clean, and the presentation is top-notch. Whether you’re treating yourself or bringing a box to share with family and friends, Crumbl is always a hit. If you love warm, gourmet cookies, this place is definitely worth a visit. Five stars!“

“Nice gelato place! Lots of amazing flavors to choose from, and the gelato is great. Stuff is friendly and helpful. There is sitting both inside and outside. Wish there would be more parking. Even though there are plenty of paid and free parking spaces, it is sometimes challenging to find a spot.“

“A pretty cool, straightforward matcha cafe in Kearny Mesa next to Brothers Mexican and Chaba Thai Kitchen. When you enter, you’re hit with the cool A/C, medium-loud contemporary music playlist, and a usually vacant interior filled with small tables. You order at the kiosks in the front right of the store next to the counter. It’s pretty much self-service matcha.

I’ve only had the matcha latte and the matcha tea. Both are really tasty, smooth, and reasonably earthy. The matcha latte is best iced with 50% sweetness and whole milk. Super refreshing without being overly sweet or masking the flavor profile of the matcha too much.

For some, the self-service aspect of this place might be a turnoff, but for me it’s kind of a nice reprieve from your typical monotonous service-worker interactions. Overall, really good matcha latte and matcha tea, a bit pricey (but that’s matcha in 2026), and pleasant atmosphere.“

“Been enjoying gourmet crème brûlée from The Brûlée Bar for years. We love the creativity and flavors they come up with. And the prices are good as well. Don’t miss an opportunity to try them at your local farmers market.“

“my go-to ice cream place here. It's amazing. I especially love the thai tea and cookies and cream shaved snow. The topping choice is plentiful. so delicious. also slightly cheaper compared to other options in the area. i've been going here for quite a while, and it never dissapoints. if you're in the area, you have to try it.“

“The waffle Taco is pretty Big but is Good and there ice cream and smoothies are really Good I really recommend this place the lady she's very nice !“

“Tons of variety and priced right; delicious 👍“

“Just got a blueberry buckle and coconut cake. This place is so underrated..... Their dessert is just amazing. Had the perfect amount of sweetness and was very gooey. The owners are so so sweet and I'm so glad I went into the shop. Definitely worth trying. Had walked in seeing reviews of carrot cake but unfortunately they were sold out. But highly recommend this place...... Will definitely visit again.“

“Really solid cheesecake. The passion fruit is my favorite. I would love a bit more tang and a slightly thicker texture, but it is still delicious. We took it home and dressed it with fresh berries, which made it even better. Definitely one of my go-to spots for a special-occasion dessert.“

“This place is so cute!! We were walking by and had to stop to see the cute bears! My girls loved the rainbow cupcakes! I got the s’mores cupcake and it was 10/10, so good!! My husband is a celiac, so I was also excited to see all the gluten free options! We bought two GF cupcakes and they were delicious! The owner noted that they can make anything GF with advance notice, which was nice to hear! Honestly, a lot of GF cupcakes are NOT good, so this was delightful! :-)“

“We came here today after seeing a tik tok video and it was so worth it all the way from England!“

“Absolutely DELICIOUS and highly recommend this place. This was my first time going here and I loved it“

“Found this place on yelp and was super happy with the service, pastries and coffee. Baristas were super nice and the cotton Candy burrito was amazing. 5 stars for this place. Will be back for sure.“

“Hands down the tastiest Churros in San Diego!“

“Great place for a sweet treat. Gorgeous decor as well.“

“Extraordinary Desserts indeed! Love this place and their people 🥰“

“The gelato & macrons are amazing — eager to return for the chocolate mousse cake!!“

“I don’t usually write reviews, but these cream puffs are outstanding. Perfect texture, exciting flavors, appealing presentation, and so fresh. The owner was very friendly and helpful. It’s worth the extra step of ordering ahead. If you’re intending to share make sure you order enough! I’ll definitely be back.“

“Yummay cookies 🥰🍪🥰 Looking foward to having this in the future 🥰“

“very nice staff very delicious 😋 pleasant area sitting outside and beautiful are comfortable“

“Amazing baklavas and turkish delight“

“The Passionfruit Tart, Chocolate Marquise, Banana Butterscotch and Pistachio Strawberry were all beautiful and delicious. I would definitely repeat them, but I also have a Bucket List a mile long.

If you are looking for a Gourmet Dessert, this place nails it. This was my first time trying their desserts. I had them delivered and they arrived in great shape.

If I was forced to choose a favorite, the Passionfruit Tart might win. But the Chocolate Marquise has chocolate mousse with a chocolate ganache. Swoon. I think it's by Clement. His have a special look. The Passionfruit Tart had a chocolate crust and Passionfruit Curd filling. I am always crazy about a tropical flavor like that.

Everything was so beautiful, you can't help but feel happier just looking at them. It's always nice when they taste as good as they look.

And now, I have tried them a second time and found some new favorites. The Chocolate Hazelnut was incredible! I also loved the chocolate strawberry heart. These beautiful, delicious desserts have made my day... twice. 🥰“

“Delicious ice cream and best red bean paste! We can’t wait to go back!“

“The taro bingsoo was so gooooooood!“

“I love everything here! If you are looking for a dessert platter, I recommend their Ube platter.“

“Delicious ice cream with great flavors.“

“Tiramisu cake was top notch! Viking cake was super rich, but still delicious. Paired with red wines and vanilla bean ice cream. Ice cream came out first, cake about 3 minutes later, but wines were delayed quite some time. Service was fairly slow, but staff were extremely friendly and obviously hard at work. Huge portions! Recommendation: a garnish or side of strawberries with the Viking cake.“

“Great cafe late and Mille crêpe cake!!!!!!“

“This place is an absolute gem for a family treat! It is the perfect spot for dessert or a quick pick-me-up, and my two kids and I love coming here. They offer a fantastic variety of different cheesecakes, and every slice we have tried is incredibly light, fluffy, and perfectly sweet without being overwhelming.

I usually go for their rich and delicious brown sugar milk tea. My kids also love the boba tea options. They even have some excellent health drinks on the menu, which are a great, refreshing option for gym goers.

Beyond the fantastic menu, the service is consistently amazing. The staff is super friendly, and the place has a welcoming, relaxed vibe. Highly recommend!“

“Best dessert hands down! Try the honey toast! And the crepes!“

“This part of my weekly routine. My youngest son is on the spectrum and this is his chosen treat.

Every week like clockwork we pick up his Saturday morning cookie while I grab a fancy coffee to reward ourselves for making it through the week.

The staff is warm welcoming and just utterly delightful.

Thanks for baking his weekly confection and helping motivate him every week to work really hard at being a big kid.“

“I had one of the most awesome crepe and cheesecake ever. Service was amazing and the nutella and strawberry cake was exquisite“

“These cookies are awesome and I am a customer for life. The size of the cookies and brownies are large, which makes their cost worth it. The customer service was excellent and I wish I would have bought more. Three days later and the cookies still tasted fresh.“

“Extraordinary Desserts indeed! Love this place and their people 🥰“

“had a lovely experience here at Insomnia Cookies! they’re delicious! Shayla was so sweet, helpful & patient with my questions, I didn’t know what sweet treat would be satisfying to me.. & after explaining my likings, she guided me to the perfect cookies! there are so many options and i was lost on a decision, and Shayla made it all come together for my perfect funfetti combo + salted caramel ice cream of deliciousness. gave the vegan cookie a try also & it was amazing! Shayla made my day with her kindness! The cookies melt in your mouth, & sharing the bites with others , everyone was saying mMMmMMMmm the first bite. it was a special experience & i can’t wait to come back more for more sweet smiles & sweet treats“

“We tried the mango and cream cannolis, mango lemonade, brulee mango and sticky rice and Ube and mango soup. the table shared everything and enjoyed it all. you can't go wrong with fresh mango.“

“Great tasting Taiwanese desserts at Meet Fresh in Mira Mesa! We enjoyed a medium sized pudding & q mochi milk shaved ice which is big enough for two. They also sell boba tea. Great vibe with k-pop playing, it was quite busy on a Friday night. Recommend!“