This is my favorite dessert spot! I'm not from SF, but whenever I'm in the city, I always stop by…read more The ingredients are always fresh, and the dine-in vibe is so calm and cozy.

Although they don't serve variations of buttercups, A Buttercup is one of the few dessert houses…read moreoffering Taiwanese-style treats like Bingsoo, Milk Bread Toast, and other Asian fusion creations. I'm always hunting for spots like this because I have a weakness for those over-the-top, Instagram-worthy desserts that look like diabetes in a dish. Like most places in this genre, A Buttercup is small, modern, and minimalist with limited seating. If you plan to go, aim for off-hours unless you enjoy waiting in line for sugar. The decor is cute and trendy, perfect for photos if that's part of your dessert ritual. As they say, "you eat with your eyes first," and when it comes to presentation, this place definitely gets an A+. The desserts look stunning and set high expectations. Unfortunately, that's where things started to crumble. It's like going to see your favorite artist live. You've watched the videos, memorized the songs, and paid for the experience. But instead of the electric performance you imagined, you get someone lip-syncing and barely connecting with the crowd. That was this place in dessert form. We ordered the Mango Bingsoo on our first visit, and when it arrived, we were surprised by how small the portion was. The guy next to us even looked over and said, "Whatever that is, I'm getting that next time." He shouldn't have. The Bingsoo looked great but was bland, and the "snow" was more chunky ice than soft shave. The Thai Tea Roti was also not what I expected. It came with Thai tea ice cream and sauce alongside a roti that was fried to a crunch. Interesting idea, just not the best execution. The sauce and ice cream needed a stronger Thai tea flavor to balance the crispy roti, and the flavors never quite came together. Overall, A Buttercup nails the aesthetics but misses the flavor. If you're here for the photos, you'll be happy. If you're here for the taste, you'll leave with a full camera roll and an unsatisfied sweet tooth.

Ordered ube sandwich with Thai Thea and caramellow ice cream and ube sauce topping. Our friend got…read morethe toasted marshmallow topping which looked oh so pretty. Net net really good flavors for both the ice cream and sandwich. Definitely a special treat. It's a small window only doing Togo.

what's AYCE without dessert? we drove a little ways to find this spot but being Sunday night, super…read moreeasy to find parking about a 3 minute walk away. since we came so late (7:30pm Sunday, they close at 9), they were out of some things. all they had were ube pandesal, but the picture when everything was prepared looks even more insane than what was ordered. ube pandesal with ube and mango ice cream, topped with fruity pebbles, condensed milk, and ube sauce I mean it's as sweet as it sounds, my boyfriend LOVED it. I was too full to eat any but I could smell all the flavors in the car ride home. I hope to try this spot myself soon!

This is my third time coming here and I'm a fan every time!…read more Hokkaido Mille Crepe Cake is my favorite. It's not too sweet and I love the texture and layers. Kaya Pandan Toast is my second favorite. I'm a fan of the bread and how the ice cream mixes with it. Mango Tango is pretty good. Good mango flavor, a good mango bingsoo. The Black Thai tea crepe has a really good tea flavor. The Thai Tea flavor comes out really well. The Japanese Crepe with condensed milk and Oreo was alright. Definitely a lot more interesting and better desserts. They were sold out of the Hokkaido crepe cake another time. 6:45 PM on a Sunday. Never had that happen before. Got the Thai crepe cake instead, which was the only cake not sold out. I like the Hokkaido more. Overall, the dessert is not too sweet! Service is solid. Nothing too crazy or attentive, just average. When it's crowded, the food does take a bit to come. Can get crowded but overall a cute location to eat in. Food is definitely very shareable and I'd recommend sharing with a few people.

One of my go-to spots to keep in your back pocket for a dessert hangout with friends. It's a cute…read moredessert spot with a cozy vibe and plenty of options on the menu. Usual go-to: Mango Sticky Rice Crepe FOOD: 8/10 Everything I've tried throughout multiple visits is pretty good overall. The presentation is beautiful, and the flavors are solid without being overly sweet. I really appreciate that their portions don't feel too heavy, so it's a nice place if you want dessert but don't want to feel overwhelmed afterward. Some items stand out more than others, but overall it's usually a satisfying experience. SERVICE: 8/10 The staff is always friendly and quick. Ordering is easy, and everything comes out promptly. AMBIANCE: 9/10 The cafe has a cute, modern aesthetic with a cozy feel. It's a nice spot to sit and hang out for a bit, whether you're catching up with friends or just grabbing dessert after dinner.

I first visited Dandelion Chocolate for a team event and loved the experience so much that I…read morebrought my family back the same weekend. The house hot chocolate was delicious -- rich, smooth, and not overly sweet. The Baked Ghana ice cream was amazing; we have never had chocolate ice cream like that before. We loved it so much that we ordered another large house hot chocolate before leaving. Everyone at the store was incredibly kind to our family, especially with our two small kids. We'll definitely be coming back more often.Amazing service. Please open a location in the East Bay!

My wife and I stopped by Dandelion Chocolate to pick up an afternoon treat and we shared a…read morechocolate chip cookie and a chocolate flavored canelé. The treats were tasty, but on the pricier side. I believe the pricing reflects the quality of the chocolate used in the products, so to me, the pricing is justified. The outer shell of the canelé had a nice crunch, but the inside actually reminded me of a chocolate brownie, and was less custardy than your typical canelé. Despite not being super traditional, I still really enjoyed the treat. With the chocolate chip cookie, I loved the giant chunks of semi-sweet dark chocolate embedded within it. I appreciate that the cookie itself wasn't overly sweet. With most cookies, I usually can only tolerate having a few bites, or need to have a coffee in hand to enjoy it, but I didn't feel like that was the case here: both treats were delicious. Overall, I would definitely stop by Dandelion Chocolate again if I'm looking for a well-crafted, sweet treat.

So many of my friends have been recommending this place to me and I was super excited to try it :D…read moreDELICIOUSSS My friend and I went here on a weekend afternoon, and the line wasn't long at all (we got really lucky I think). The line moved relatively fast and the service was great! You can't sample too many, but the ones I did sample were amazing already mmhmm! I ended up getting the matcha and jasmine milk tea, both of which I LOVED!! My friend got an interesting combo... PB oreo and thai tea LOL he also ended up liking his a lot. There's parking in neighborhoods! The inside of the shop was really cute and there's quite a few seats inside! :D I will definitely be back. I also heard they have rotating flavors!

I passed by Garden Creamery on my way to dinner and saw a long line down the block. I came by after…read moredinner for a sweet treat and the line was unchanged, 30 min before close. Thankfully the line moved fairly fast, and when I got close to the front, I saw that they allow three samples per person to keep customers moving. The store is larger than it looks with some seating along the sides and back. I opted a small cup of the lychee black tea and auntie Kendra's garden. The lychee black tea was INCREDIBLE, strong, strong tea and fruit flavor, perfectly creamy, and not too sweet. The more memorable of the two, however, was definitely Auntie Kendra. It was a vanilla base with salty plum juice, passion fruit, and preserved lemon peel. The delicate vanilla, the lemon aroma without the sour tang, the floral, exotic passion fruit, and the unexpected punch of salt and earthiness from the plum juice, this is a WHOPPER of a flavor. Every bite allowed me a new appreciation of the layers of flavors in this scoop. While a bit pricy, Garden creamery is on par with the other local ice cream spots in SF and well, the flavors and my enjoyment of them speak for themselves. I will definitely be making more trips out here to try their other flavors!

Perfect matcha consistency, color, and flavor! I loved my yuzu matcha and of course had to try one…read moreof their cheese tarts, which I was pleasantly surprised by. In a mall with a lot of options to choose from, I do think I would revisit for the same items again.

A thoughtful and generous friend introduced me to here…read more Running an errand to the main office of my banker's branch, I often bring things to my customer care person. You know, mainly fun things like beverages, snacks, or fruits, when I am delivering documents or my bank deposits. Said friend recently reciprocated by handing me a bag (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=Rmk-7xJHWs7RKbGP2U1zdQ) with a few items to take home. Having a drink in hand already, I refrigerated one of the gifted items before putting the other two there too. Watching my sugar intake these days, I waited until the next morning to start on the strawberry matcha latte, medium ice, half sweet (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=0O5eaeZuKxCM2GU2ur3cEA); this is a take on a flavor combination that is a signature one for a local boba tea company. I enjoyed this as the tea flavor was more distinct and the sweetness was dialed down. I would get this again. The other gifted items were the Hokkaido cheese tart and fresh sweet potato cheese tart (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=aVbAWdTtlPx0iEdMyWkNFg). I reheated them in my toaster oven a few days later as snacks. The cheese one was okay and didn't really stand out but the sweet potato one shines if you're a big fan of sweet potato. By appearance, I thought it was taro or ube but was pleasantly surprised. Whenever I dine in J Town, I often walk by this store that across from the former Isobune sushi spot in the mall. Now I know what they have and I will try other menu items next time. Thank you for my generous and thoughtful friend for giving my this 1st experience.

Quality/Quantity - What?!?! Another business that I do not have a review on?!?!…read moreBut I see my pictures from the past...? We (my wife and daughter) are regular customers here. 3 people in line when we got here before they opened and customers in line after us, congrats on your success. A simple menu done well. My wife ALWAYS gets the Kiss of Matcha; their signature item. And my daughter mixes it up, trying everything (at my expense, lol). Ambiance - A small take-away location. Street metered parking, free on Sundays. Service - Self service kiosk. Price - $21, expensive, but that is the cost for quality. And my wife and daughter are worth it! Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success at this location since 2022 and with your 3 locations.

I do like matcha latte. My friend mentioned this place and I have seen it on IG. Decided to go with…read moreUji matcha latte sub Hokkaido milk. When we went they weren't crowded so we got our drinks quickly. The matcha flavor was full body and not bitter and smooth. I'm not sure if I fully tasted the Hokkaido milk. I wouldnt mind coming back to try their other drinks.

Generous portions and a wide selection of tasty flavors yessir. There was only one worker there…read moreduring an early afternoon rush, but she was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and very speedy too! Props. Need 2 come back to try all the flavors.. 10/10 so far

I am VERY particular with my shaved ice and bingsoo, and honestly this place surpassed all…read moreexpectations. I love when places have FLAVORED ice, not just regular ice and add syrup. I knew this place was the real deal from the yelp pictures and I'm so glad I came here for dessert. It was so hard choosing a base flavor, but opted for the strawberry with passion fruit glaze and oh my god this was life changing. The texture of the ice itself was light, airy, and not too sweet, which is perfect for me. The passion fruit glaze added that depth of fruity flavor and honestly this large size was more than enough to share with 2 people. Parking: it's hard to find around the area, so good luck. The shop itself is small and you can't really eat inside but they have tables outside you can enjoy. I will be back for more and bring some friends to check it out!!