SO GOOD. Loved all the flavors I tried (minus the Cookie Milk & Cookies--for some reason I wasn't a…read morefan). Every ice cream, including the vegan options, was so creamy and soft. Highly recommend the Pandan Hojicha (not too sweet--very rich in tea flavor), Ube Flan (sweet and ube-y with milky flan swirls), and Banana w/ Dulce de Leche (fresh and sweet banana flavor with caramel). They do charge $1 for any kind of cone FYI Will defo be returning!! Especially to try Breakfast Brownie & Cantaloupe (both were sold out when we went). Super close (barely a block away) from Fox Theater with a solid amount of metered street parking around

This ice cream place has been on my want to go list for a while, and I finally got a chance to try…read moreit after watching a show at the Fox! I had the Pandan Hojicha, which is pandan ice cream blended with toasty hojicha tea and made with oat and coconut milk. It was really good. I loved the combo of pandan and hojicha. Highly recommended!

Great spot if your craving HK desserts! Visited them first in 2019 so glad to see they're still…read morearound. I ordered the Egg puff with mango, strawberries and ice cream so yummy and the egg waffle was light and crispy. It reminded of a HK cafe called Eggettes in SF back in the day when I was in college. I also ordered a slice of Lady M crepe Mille cake which was so light and creamy. I'll definitely come back for more desserts when in Oakland Chinatown!

UC Dessert is open for business offering refreshing Hong Kong style desserts. I was there on a…read morewarm Sunday afternoon. Not too much business for some reason. Could it be due to the City of Oakland charging for parking on Sundays? The menu is like picture book of their tempting desserts. I ordered something simple, the E02- mixed fruit, chia w/ ice cream, and coconut sauce. Only one person was working behind the counter, so it took them 5-8 mins to serve my order. But my order was worth the wait, because it was fresh, cold and refreshing. Why 4-stars? The interior seems old and outdated. There were only 4-5 booths along the wall. The old Yelp photos show small tables down the center of the dining room. Those were probably removed due to social distancing. The largest table is a booth that seats up to six. It seems like this place should have a bar at the counter. Street parking.....meters are active on Sunday. Parking garage available

Desserts 5/5 Service 4/5…read more Ambiance 5/5 Feels so homey, delicious and a diverse piece of tastiness. This "hole in the wall" bakery really stands out as something that is meant to be shared and spread to everyone just like a piece of pound cake

Desserts: 4/5 Service: 3.5/5…read moreAmbiance: 3/5 Portion to Price: 4/5 Overall: One of my go tos for dessert if I'm in the area. The extended review... Dessert: Red velvet cake - 4/5 - Such a delightful cake. Very tasty, fluffy, and balanced. Can't say no to this yummy treat. Key Lime Pie - 3.5/5 - Also very tasty. The cream is a bit different compared to normal whip cream but the key lime is good! Service: 3.5/5 - Friendly service. Ambiance: 3/5 - Sort of like a small kiosk store front. Portion to Price: 4/5 - Very reasonable pricing for such good products.

Really great seating! It has a good spread of indoors and 2 big tables outdoors with shading. It…read morehas many outlets and Wi-Fi for your devices. The people are very nice and welcoming and I will be coming often!

Loved every second here…read more The interior: The warm wood, amber lighting, patterned cushions, carved archway, and murals of old city streets made the café feel like another world. Coffee: strong. I make French Press daily at home but Yemeni beans mean business. Take in moderation and enjoy every sip. This is the oldest coffee in the world and we need to drink it with the respect it deserves. Kudos to the Dimond team on MacArthur Boulevard who designed and executed this place - it transported me away from California in the best way possible. I genuinely felt like I was traveling.

Cute, spacious and aesthetic venue with the best shaved ice - our favorite is the Volcano Bingsu…read moreand Thai Tea Lava Toast! The service is friendly and depending on the time pretty quick too. Another plus is that they're open until 10pm Monday + Tuesday and 12am the rest of the week, perfect for late night munchies! Parking can be a bit tedious, I recommend trying to find a spot in the neighborhood to avoid the meters. It might be a small walk to and from, but gives you time to digest after indulging on dessert.

Croffels were average, but shaved ice was tasty!…read more Cute spot in downtown Berkeley for dessert. Fast and friendly staff but average food.

Bummed that they are no longer operating in the Bay Area, but glad I was able to try Basuku earlier…read morethis year before they moved away. And yes, the cheesecake is great - probably the best rendition of basque cheesecake I've had. I love that it's not too cream-cheese-y in flavor, and the texture is smooth and creamy. Of the flavors we tried, the cookies and cream was my favorite. The coffee had a very strong coffee flavor.

Basuku has the most decadent basque cheesecakes in the Bay Area. I've been a fan for years, and…read morethey recently posted that they'll be leaving the bay to pursue other locations (Japan/Taiwan). If you haven't tried them yet, go before it's too late! I've been lucky enough to try four of their flavors, and each one showcases their signature silky texture and deep flavor. All are not too sweet! My personal favorite is the Kyoto Matcha - the matcha is high-quality, with a vivid green color and rich flavor that balances beautifully with the creamy cheesecake base. The Original is a classic for a reason with deeply caramelized top and creamy interior. I also tried the Iribancha, a roasted green tea flavor. It's intense, smoky, and unique..maybe not one I could finish in one sitting, but definitely memorable and recommend for those who want that earthy/smoky taste. The truffle was also a standout, adding just enough umami to round out the sweetness. Preorders drop via Instagram (@basukucheesecakes) and sell out lightning-fast. Otherwise, plan to line up for slices! Wishing Basuku all the best on their next chapter. Fingers crossed for a return to the Bay someday! Until then, don't miss your chance to try what might be the best cheesecake you've ever had.

Officially stamped in my Burger Passport…read more Lana's Okie Onion Smash earned a spot on my Bay Area Burger Trail, and it did not disappoint. The service was friendly, and the laid-back atmosphere made it easy to enjoy a burger. I'll be back once my Bay Area Ice Cream Trail officially kicks off this summer.

Fun spot for smash burgers, or fried chicken sandwiches and delicious fries or tots. The fries and…read moretots are fried in beef tallow and generously salted. The burgers are tasty with a touch of zesty mustard. The chicken sando was very delicious. The buns for both were pillowy soft. If you feel like having something sweet afterwards: Lana's has a nice selection of ice cream, and cookies. Service was efficient and courteous. In interior was clean and tastefully decorated.

What do you mean there's one vegan option and it's probably one of their best flavors!?!? I'm…read morethere! A funky crafty ice cream shop with flavors your mouth have never seen come together, make this place a destination for any ice cream lover that is tired of the plain flavors. Award winning and you can tell the crew loves what they are doing. Make the trip! Happy Munchies, Jae Greens

I won a Bad Walters gift card in a white elephant exchange. I was initially fighting for artisanal…read moreolive oil but decided to let my uncles have it. They own an apartment in Paris and I didn't want to offend them with my usual guerrilla tactics. I'm known to fight dirty and conspire with others during this game and everybody hates me because of it, and I didn't want to be banned from their apartment, as Paris in the fall is lovely. Thus my journey with Walter began. One thing about me, is I respect a place that knows flavors. I don't want basic vanilla, give me some weird and strange and flavorful that will tantalize my palette and ignite my senses. Give me salty and sweet. Give me TANG. Give me these things and DONT give me gas. Bad Walters cracked the code. All flavor, real dairy, no lactose, no gas. Each week they have a different batch of flavors, so there's always something new to explore. There's like 6 flavors to choose from at once and they let me try them all before I selected my choice hehe. I tried to sample 6 flavors at Cold Stone and they took me out back and shot me, but here, nobody was mean to me. Mr. Potatohead is the flavor I landed on--brown sugar custard with peanut butter swirl and chocolate covered potato chips. The chunks of chocolate covered potato chips were lodged in the ice cream and I felt like an archaeologist excavating ancient rocks as my spoon lifted the potato chocolate chunks out of the creamy custard into my mouth. I bought a pint. The Mick Jagger was another joy, with its salty caramel and Oreo chunks. They're lucky Peaches Christ was sold out because I might've lost my mind for a peach cobbler ice cream! They wouldve had to drag me out by the back of my neck like a rabid dog! Maybe next time. All in all, tasty ice cream. Would recommend.

This is a great place to study, with free Wi-Fi and a nice atmosphere. **Elias** took my order and…read morewas very helpful. I was undecided between a few choices, and he was patient and helped me make my decision. Great customer service from Elias!

Elias made my iced coffee lightening fast and was very helpful. My coffee was made exactly how I…read morerequested it. Thank you

My friend got me some desserts for my birthday. Pistachio…read morericotta cake was too sweet for my palate but it is as soft as you would imagine. Almost reminds me of the texture of tres leches. Biscotti brookie was a large portion and also very sweet but a good texture.

I discovered Dessertchu on Apple Maps when looking at what's nearby Zocalo Coffeehouse. Best…read moredecision ever to stop by! I originally came in for Dubai inspired chocolate pistachio cheesecake but was instead greeted so warmly by head pastry chef Nile! She is full of life and so passionate about her baked goods. I almost wanted to buy one of everything after hearing about each item. Desserts: *Blueberry Ube Cheesecake *Pistachio Ricotta Cake *Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Cake with Biscoff Cookie Butter *Red Velvet Cheesecake Cup Nile just baked the Dubai cake and mentioned she would have a slice for herself that night. It was sweet and decadent for sure. Definitely perfect for sharing! I loved the blueberry ube cheesecake and so did Mom! I was looking for my leftovers and they disappeared from the fridge. Creamy and slightly fruity with that thick buttery crust-- amazing! Pistachio Ricotta cake was light and moist. Perfect when you want something delicately sweetened for tea time. Red Velvet cheesecake cup was just ok for me due to the cheesecake frosting. I think I would've preferred a whole slice of cake instead. This bakery kiosk is a part of Turkish-Mediterranean restaurant Moussaka. Interior has the cutest cafe tables and chairs. Love the grey with baby pink + mint green color scheme. Step inside and go directly to the dessert display to place an order. They're also on DoorDash. Can't wait to see what Chef Nile comes up with next!