Desserts in San Diego worth going out for.

It's easy to spend a whole visit near the water and miss the parts of this city I'd actually recommend.

I keep track of desserts in San Diego and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

See these on a map

Browse San Diego neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.

Open the map

Top picks

Young Professionals Networking Coffee + Walk

Young Professionals Networking Coffee + Walk One-time only

Sat, Oct 3 · 11:00 AM

La Jolla • $

coastal networking and conversation

An's Dry Cleaning

An's Dry Cleaning

North Park

Gelato tasting parlor

Gelati & Peccati

Gelati & Peccati

North Park • $

Gelato & focaccia pizza

Sesame Donuts

Sesame Donuts

Carmel Mountain Ranch • $

Award-winning cheap donuts

Frost Me Cafe and Bakery

Frost Me Cafe and Bakery

Little Italy • $$

Custom cakes & coffee

85°C Bakery Cafe-San Diego (University Town Center)

85°C Bakery Cafe-San Diego (University Town Center)

University City • $$

Fresh-baked brioche & boba

Nibble Chocolate Old Town

Nibble Chocolate Old Town

Old Town • $

Iced chocolate & truffles

Mariposa Ice Cream

Mariposa Ice Cream Hot right now

Mid-City

House-made scoops & charm

Cousin's Candy Shops

Cousin's Candy Shops

Old Town

Old-fashioned candy wonderland

Mochi Dough | Premium Japanese Donut

Mochi Dough | Premium Japanese Donut

Grantville

Chewy Japanese donuts & photo-worthy vibes

Not everyone knows about these

Relic Bakery & Kitchen

Relic Bakery & Kitchen

East Village • $$

Artful pastries worth queueing

Na Tart

Na Tart

Clairemont • $$

Creative egg tarts & matcha

Bonjour Patisserie

Bonjour Patisserie

Little Italy • $$

French pastries & banana lattes

Bobboi Natural Gelato

Bobboi Natural Gelato

Little Italy

Natural gelato daily

Explore more in San Diego

Desserts in other cities

Frequently asked questions

How are these desserts in San Diego chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

Explore on the map