Extraordinary Desserts is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in San Diego.

1. Extraordinary Desserts

8.7
1430 Union St (at W Ash St), San Diego, CA
Dessert Shop · Little Italy · 279 tips and reviews

Jayme P.Jayme Pontious: The assortment of cheese was delicious, the cocktails were excellent, and the imported Italian tuna panini was fabulous! You can't go wrong with any of the desserts either :)

EleanorEleanor: Dulce de leche cheesecake is amazing, but they don't always have it. You can also never go wrong with the creme brûlée or the Viking. Try them all!

MeliMeli: Best dessert place I have ever been to. Classy, upscale bakery that also serves food. Focuses not only on taste but presentation: rose petals on cake. Viking cake is delish. You won't be disappointed.

The Baked Bear is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in San Diego.

2. The Baked Bear

8.8
4516 Mission Blvd Ste C, San Diego, CA
Dessert Shop · Pacific Beach · 75 tips and reviews

Roger M.Roger Ma: Go for the cookie 'n waffle ice cream!

Dri B.Dri Bacci: Combo sandwich with brownie, chocolate chip cookie and cookie ice cream is the best dessert ever!!!

Stephanie W.Stephanie Wei: I love that they warm the sandwich! The cookies are soft but the ice cream doesn’t melt much. Loved the cookies and cream cookie with the strawberry cheesecake ice cream

Bobboi Natural Gelato is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in San Diego.

3. Bobboi Natural Gelato

9.5
8008 Girard Ave, San Diego, CA
Gelato Shop · Village · 78 tips and reviews

Morgane C.Morgane Cattin: Dark chocolate sorbet is one of the best ice cream ever!

Olivia H.Olivia Heredia Otero: Awesome flavor ice cream !!! Kibana and Dark Chocolate are really unbelievable !! Good service and price.

Karen C.Karen Chiang: Best gelato I've had in SD. They never disappoint. I recommend the almond zest! Mango, strawberry, charcoal vanilla, (and practically any other flavor) are also great!!

Pappalecco is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in San Diego.

4. Pappalecco

9.1
1602 State St (at Cedar St), San Diego, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Little Italy · 124 tips and reviews

LeeanneLeeanne: Banana and nutella gelato are the way to my heart.

Monika D.Monika Darko: Everything is amazing here. Try the paninis (with extra balsamic glaze) and the gelato... The pastries are great too. Oh and don't forget to get some delicious coffee!!

Henry C.Henry Chien: The Pappalecco house flavored gelato is delicious.

Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in San Diego.

5. Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop

9.0
643 5th Ave, San Diego, CA
Chocolate Store · Gaslamp · 95 tips and reviews

Jonathan M.Jonathan Moran: If you are around the downtown San Diego area, you have to stop here! The ice cream and chocolate are out of this world!

SS: Salted caramel Sundae ❤️ and u have to try the chocolate chip cookies 🍪

G Q.G Q: I recommend the Ice cream sundae...it's super delicious!

Extraordinary Desserts is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in San Diego.

6. Extraordinary Desserts

8.6
2929 5th Ave (btwn Palm & Quince St), San Diego, CA
Dessert Shop · Park West · 132 tips and reviews

Nathalia F.Nathalia Flores: Try the TOASTED MACADAMIA CARAMEL CHEESECAKE - #sweet #dessert #yummy #cheesecake

Di R.Di Ramirez: New York Cheesecake! Amazing! Dulce from Leche cake is so sinful.

Irma S.Irma Shute: Amazing desserts! Rich chocolates, fresh fruits. There may be a long line but it's worth the wait.

Great Maple is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in San Diego.

7. Great Maple

8.9
1451 Washington St (btwn Lincoln & Cleveland Ave), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · University Heights · 129 tips and reviews

Scott D.Scott D: Get the maple bacon doughnut. It's 8.50 for 3, but they are the best damn doughnuts.

Jose B.Jose Balvanera: Super delicious! Must try the Bacon Scrambled Melts and the Doughnuts.

ᴡ M.ᴡ Miller: Maple bacon doughnuts are a great starter!

Mariposa Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in San Diego.

8. Mariposa Ice Cream

8.8
3450 Adams Ave (btwn Hawley & Mansfield St), San Diego, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Adams North · 35 tips and reviews

David H.David Hastings: Best home made ice cream and waffle cones.

Danielle L.Danielle L: Delicious homemade ice cream. The Mexican chocolate flavor is my favorite!

Veronica A.Veronica A: Mariposa does events, we've used them for a couple at our high-rise office building, great to work with, phenomenal ice cream!

Rose Donuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in San Diego.

9. Rose Donuts

9.1
5201 Linda Vista Rd (at Morena Blvd), San Diego, CA
Donut Shop · Morena · 48 tips and reviews

Jeffrey L.Jeffrey Lambkin: Best Donuts in SD. Try the apple fritter, unlike any I've ever had.

mikey l.mikey lambo: Best glaze donuts in the county.....great service an better donuts. jelly filled is awesome

Cynthia C.Cynthia Casey: Bring cash to Rose Donuts: they DON'T take credit or debit here (but there is an ATM on premises). Sandwiches and coffee and ice cream... and of course donuts! Love this place!

Azucar is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in San Diego.

10. Azucar

9.1
4820 Newport Ave (at Sunset Cliffs Blvd), San Diego, CA
Bakery · Ocean Beach · 52 tips and reviews

Evan M.Evan McCool: Amazing Dulce de Leche Macchiato and the desserts are off the chain!

Lyndsi W.Lyndsi Winer: Best cupcakes in town! Moist and delicious and they also have great mango cheesecake. Love stopping here for something sweet post dinner at home! Always fresh always good!

Peggy G.Peggy Gartin: Great individual pastries and desserts. I will often bring hone cubano pies, mini-quiches, and scones for the week ahead.

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in San Diego.

11. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

8.5
4180 Clairemont Mesa Blvd (at Lakehurst Ave), San Diego, CA
Donut Shop · North Clairemont · 36 tips and reviews

Cody M.Cody Mathews: The donuts are delicious and of excellent quality. I love how you can see how the donuts are made.

Mary G.Mary Gibson: The doughnuts are always incredible, the variety amazing and featured doughnuts provide new tasting opportunities.

Leroy T.Leroy Tom: There Donuts are So Good !! Highly Recommend it !! A Must Try !!

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in San Diego.

12. The Cheesecake Factory

8.8
7067 Friars Rd First Level (at W Fashion Valley), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · 140 tips and reviews

Louie T.Louie Taylor: Order the Buffalo Blasts appetizer, the Louisiana Chicken Pasta, and the Vanilla Bean Cheesecake... HEAVEN...on a plate!

Nat A.Nat Alie: Try Red Velvet - To Die For!!!

Jayme P.Jayme Pontious: The fried macaroni cheese balls, buffalo blasts, shrimp and bacon club, miso salmon, farfalle with chicken and roasted garlic and banana cheesecake are delicious!

Mr. Frostie is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in San Diego.

13. Mr. Frostie

8.9
1470 Garnet Ave (at Haines St), San Diego, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Pacific Beach · 40 tips and reviews

Abby A.Abby Alexa: Best ice cream on the beach!! Try the vanilla ice cream dipped in cherry--fantastic.

Joseph L.Joseph Le: Soft serve is delicious! Get it chocolate dipped!

Agnes D.Agnes Doyon: The ice cream is very fresh, great flavor, quality ice cream. The atmosphere is great as well. It's a local gem, and there will often be a long line, but it moves fast and is worth it.

Gelato Vero Caffe is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in San Diego.

14. Gelato Vero Caffe

8.5
3753 India St, San Diego, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Midtown · 38 tips and reviews

CaroCaro: I lived in Rome, studied @ the American University of Rome. Next to the Pantheon is the best Gelateria. Gelato Vero is the TOP spot for gelato in San Diego. This place matches the best in Rome.

Joseph W.Joseph Wilson: Great chocolate cakes. Gelato was amazing. Night place to hang out.

JiJi: The Hazelnut - Chocolate Gelato is amazing 😍

Oasis Ice Cream Parlor is one of The 15 Best Places for Desserts in San Diego.

15. Oasis Ice Cream Parlor

8.8
1832 Coronado Ave, San Diego, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Southern San Diego · 17 tips and reviews

P D.P D: Cookies & Cream is definitely the best flavor.

Perla F.Perla Fdz: Best ice cream shop in SD! Try the walnut cream bar (my fav)! The have so many flavors from pistachio to mango!

Ben Z.Ben Z 🍣 🍺: The ice cream is made on site with natural ingredients. Pistachio ice cream has chunks of real nuts in it and is delicious. Cash only.