March 5, 2009

Miette Patisserie & Confiserie San Francisco

The sophisticated sweet shop recalls the Paris of your youth (even if you grew up in Ohio). Vintage apothecary jars brim with licorice and rainbow Jelly Bellies. Camembert chocolates, peas and carrots, and chocolate-covered Gummi Bears hit the sweet spot.

  Marina, Food & Drink, Birthday Parties, Charmer

October 30, 2007

That Takes the Cake San Francisco

Owner Keisha Williams takes a homemade, just-like-Mom’s approach to the rotating flavors she serves daily at her Cow Hollow cupcakery. Think delicious combos like coconut-and-almond cake with cream cheese frosting and coconut flakes.

  Cow Hollow, Food & Drink, Birthday Parties, Carbo Loading

May 10, 2007

Kara's Cupcakes San Francisco

Design your own cupcakes by choosing the cake (vanilla, chocolate, apple, lemon, banana, carrot, coconut). Fill ’em up with lemon or passion fruit curd. Top ’em off with buttercream or ganache.

  Fisherman's Wharf, Food & Drink, Birthday Parties, Sweet Tooth

May 16, 2006

Beard Papa San Francisco

These Japanese cream puffs have a cult following for good reason. The pastry shell has two layers: a crispy, pie-crusty exterior and a light, tender interior of classic choux. To ensure absolute freshness, puffs are filled with sinful custard upon ordering.

  Mission Bay, Food & Drink, Birthday Parties, Carbo Loading