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3.8 (3.9k reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Outdoor seating
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Croissant banana pudding
Jasmine G.

We came here after getting dinner and it was the perfect choice the dessert we got was definitely 10/10 service was fast and they had a really nice place where we sat to eat our dessert we also got some strawberry ice cream that was so fresh and natural ! The ambiance was so perfect they have a wall of teas in a bag we got to see for next time will be back here again ! And I don't even like sweets like that so perfect choice you won't regret!

Passionfruit ricotta cake
Miranda C.

This is literally my favorite place to get desserts or cakes most recently got this passionfruit ricotta cake for my baby shower and everyone loved it. I love going to get their individual desserts. Anytime I have people in town. Their strawberry scone was so good.

Gerisa A.

Been coming here for years. Best bread pudding in town. Decided to try a slice of their shangrilah and it was delicious. Moist layers of cake and guava cream, not overly sweet. The iced coffee was also delicious. Parking can be a pain, so be warned. Great customer service and friendly staff. Indoor and outdoor seating, ac inside and plenty of tables.

Wing C.

I've been wanting to check out this place since the one in north park closed down. If you're looking for a spot that's less crowded and feels more intimate, this is the place. The desserts are a must try and their brunch menu looks delicious! I tried the losto' avocado and it was definitely packed with avocado and has a bit of a kick to it.

Chun P.

WOW! The difference between ordinary and extraordinary, is a little "extra". If you're looking for the best desserts and cakes in San Diego, Extraordinary desserts is it! It is expensive, but worth every penny. That said, most restaurant desserts are typically over $10 nowadays anyways. Clean, modern, ambience...friendly service is order at the counter and take a number. This place is legendary, I think its been around for 20+ years now? $13 Tortamisu...Tiramisu and Cake make love, and gave birth to a delicoius mixed race cake. $11 Rasberry fruit bar...tart and sweet, fresh berries $14 Blackberry Forest...fresh blackberries blended into decadent chocolate and vanilla cake layers, heavenly butter cream.

Tortemisu
Genie N.

Brendan was so helpful explaining the ingredients in each dessert and my friend and I enjoyed chatting with him about them. We quickly decided on a tortamisu for me and a fruit tart for her and our drinks were for me iced brown sugar with oat milk and she had an iced matcha with strawberry. Everything was delicious and presentation so exquisite! The restaurant itself had plenty of seating with a modern feel to it. If you're in the area come check it out!! Perfect date night ending or girls' night out.

Maruko X.

Ambiance: this location is small in scale but lack of maintenance, both indoor and outdoor tables were left uncleaned for a while during my visit, and their restroom ran out of paper, street parking only with limited spots Service: friendly but overall disappointing, I don't think staff deliberately sold me something bad, however, it's not a pleasant experience Food: limited choices through midday already, I wanted to order passion fruit ricotta and black velvet, but they ran out both already, so I took their advice and ordered something else the cashier suggested BLOOD ORANGE RICOTTA - * sweet, tangy, juicy raspberries, cranberries, and blood orange whipped cream are layered in between blood orange juice moistened ricotta cakes, the orange slice looked very dry, and the cake itself tasted old, apparently it's made too long ago, and no longer clean and likely had accumulated bacteria, it caused bad stomach pain and diarrhea afterwards Price: standard extraordinary desserts prices, expect about $15 per slice of cake, keep in mind they charge service fee

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Jeff B.

(Dined 04/02/26 TH @ 5:30pm): Fact... these desserts looked extraordinary! After a relaxing lunch at Dunedin New Zealand Eats, my friend recommended a stop at Extraordinary Desserts before we headed back to L.A. He'd been to another location once before and obviously left an impression on him. Founded by renowned pastry chef Karen Krasne, her exquisite creations of showstopping cakes and desserts seamlessly blended global flavors with the finest local ingredients, and have been featured on many food TV shows. Would I have an extraordinary moment with these fanciful desserts!? PURCHASE(S) NV Adami Garbel Brut Prosecco Treviso DOC Bubbly Glass ($15.00): Screw-off cap, hazy translucent color, fruity sweet aroma, fruity sweet flavor, light body, crisp effervescent finish, drying fruity aftertaste. I felt this paired well with desserts since I didn't drink coffee. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=ekYLgUCz71V4zQO24ypSew Black Velvet Cake Slice ($13.95): Chocolate cake layers moistened with vanilla bean syrup, cream cheese mascarpone cremeuse, dark chocolate ganache and salted chocolate cocoa nibs, this cake was heavy, stout, and stuck to your ribs https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=E8CZe6S7aWefPjB9PW9Ldw but all in a very good way! The decadence of sweetness slammed onto your palate and wouldn't let go as the tastes of chocolate and cream cheese lingered. A tall glass of cold milk may have complemented this well but probably would've washed away all of the coated goodness in your mouth. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=eS8Ef2ReXJuUhTRlw82F8g Passion Fruit Ricotta Cake Slice ($13.95): Fluffy white ricotta cake layers filled with blended coconut, kiwi, pineapple, strawberry, and more in a whipped cream topped with a thick cream and a mango wedge, this was like the Christmas holiday fruit cake we all wished we actually got! The tropical sweetness in every bite took you to a white-sand beach as the waves lapped onto the shore; pure bliss! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=oAmMphA3wJ9419C_LrqTVg SERVICE We were greeted by the friendly staff behind the dual-purpose display cases and order counters when it was finally our turn. Before then, we took our time staring at the desserts while those in front of us placed their orders. The ordering process was "cake", we were given a number to place on our table, and within five minutes, someone came and delivered our order. Afterwards, someone came and cleared our table. Everything was easy and straightforward - thank you! PARKING (Varied; $2.00 this instance): We found a spot along nearby Palm St. and fed the meter. Otherwise, there appeared to be available metered spots along the main drag of Fourth Ave. and all of the surrounding business streets (read any posted signs) - 'nuff said! ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A clean modern place that featured the central lone dual-purpose display cases https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=hyEl53Ok2dx9IFyMsXhyKQ and order counters where everyone queued once you entered. There was a merchandise section while plenty of seating was available along the walls. There was also a partially-covered spacious sidewalk patio excellent for people watching or on warm days. Fabulous natural lighting throughout while various electric ceiling lights (inside) filled in the rest. There weren't any TVs while indie music played in the background. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Extraordinary Desserts was an orgasmic experience that slammed my tastebuds and I couldn't wait to visit again since they had several more cakes to try... in addition to a variety of beers, coffees, teas, wines, and more, paired with a limited food menu! Although these prices were elevated, the obvious craft, creativeness, and love that went into each of these cakes was undeniable. The type of service offered was more than sufficient. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $45.00 BEFORE any discounts, points usage, and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

Sip&Yap 3 tier experience
Raechel P.

My family and I have been fans of Extraordinary Desserts for a while, their desserts never fail to amaze us. But I'd like to highlight the Sip&Yap experience, I will say this was a highly recommendable experience for my friend and I. This is a triple tier treat or savory and sweets that leaves you satisfied and full, even taking leftovers home. Booking is easy and they are very understanding when I had a mix up on days I booked. The dining area is spacious and has plenty of seating to choose from and the decor is nice and modern. Parking can be difficult but it's downtown so that's to be expected. But overall great spot and to enjoy something sweet and makes your day even more special.

Wendy G.

Wedding cake tasting #3 of 3 - have heard good things about the taste and visual appeal of this dessert spot, but hadn't stopped by in many years. The shop is sleek, long and modern. We were surprised that many of the cakes were not available in slices - a whole case, in fact. There was only one case that had sliceable cakes, all of which seemed to have a fruit element. We tried the blood orange ricotta and the chocolate blackberry. Unfortunately, while beautifully presented and substantial in portion, neither of the flavors wowed us. Especially compared to the cakes we'd previously tried at two other local cake shops. My favorite thing was the raspberry orange sauce served on the plate with the orange ricotta slice, but those tart, wonderfully assertive flavors were, sadly, not present in the cake itself.

Hula girl, aka coconut cheesecake. Flowers not edible fyi. ^.^
Dulce R.

Located in Bankers Hill. Cozy place perfect for dessert and coffee dates. Cute date night or girls hang out. Parking is grim and can be tricky. Had to drive around on a Saturday evening. Desserts are 8/9, our group agreed everything was good. The cream/ coolie/ whatever the proper name is for the liquid was a bit overwhelming for the cakes we got. The consensus: The cakes 8.5/10 The brown sugar latte 7/10 Coffee 9/10 They use to have much greater variety of desserts and it seems over the years they have narrowed it down. Brought someone here from out of town and surprised that the quantity of desserts has greatly diminished while the food menu items has expanded. Considering the name is Extraordinary Desserts, would love to see the desserts expand while possibly shorted food item. Cashier was very nice and establishment was very clean including restrooms. Would return for a good quality dessert and coffee.

Carrot cake & Dubai chocolate cake
Anna B.

Definitely the perfect spot if you're looking for a decedent sweet treat. Got a few desserts to share for a group, carrot cake, bread pudding with merengue, Dubai chocolate cake and a few pots of tea. The desserts were good, but the extra sauces and syrups on the plate made it unnecessarily sweet. Dubai chocolate wasn't quite Dubai inspired, it was mostly chocolate with some pistachio. Service was attentive and friendly, menu has a lot of sweet and savory options, there's indoor and outdoor seating, street parking is a little trickier.

Suzette E.

Love coming here for some yummy pastries! My favorite will always be the blueberry coffee cake I've tried everything and it never disappoints! Service is fast and they're quick to bring out your drinks and pastries. Place is elegant with lots of seating in and outside with a touch of modern elegance decor!

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Do they sell buche de Noel / Yuletide log cake?

I've been there during Christmas time and I've never seen it, but that doesn't mean they don't make it, just it wasn't there when I would visit

Do you guys sell the shangri la cake by the slice or just the whole cake?

they sell both by the slice and whole cake but slices change by the week per the store.

When is peak time on the weekdays?

Usually between 11:30-13:00 then around 5:00-closing

Are there Keto options?

No there are not from what I gathered

I heard they are moving to a new location, what is the address?

Moving a block away to The Louie Lofts.

Anyone have the passionfruit ricotta cake lately? It has been my favorite in the past and I'm wondering how it stacks up lately.

That one is my fave too. Had it a couple weeks ago, and it's still as I remembered it. :)

Is it dog friendly?

They have outside seating for pets

Do they do deliveries to your home too & if they do how can I order?

You can order online but you need to pick it up. Parking can be an issue. My husband came with me just in case we couldn't find parking. Service is fast when you pick up your order.

Do you have any Vegan or eggless items?

Yes, sometimes they'll have vegan options.

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Locals and foodies know about this place. The only challenge here is finding parking…read more There is a paid parking lot south on Union street and that is only a 5-minute walk including the wait at the stop light. This place sells itself. If you want to have an amazing dessert experience this is the place! There is another location north of this location about a 7-minute drive but there are not as many tables. The same inventory but the parking is even more limited. The ordering workflow can be confusing at this location but here's how it works. The line on the left lets you view the dessert display that line will get you to the cashier but patrons think the line starts at the cashier. It does not, it can be confusing. I recommend having one person in your party stand in line near the register and have another party stand in line near the dessert display case on the left side. Swap places with your party if they want a better visual of the desserts. The coffee, tea and lemonade are good here, just be patient with your order it's a process here but the wait is worth it. Enjoy!

Unfortunately, what was supposed to be a simple and enjoyable sweet treat turned into a really…read moreunpleasant experience because of the extremely poor service we received. This was not our first time visiting Extraordinary Desserts, which makes this experience even more disappointing. Sadly, every time we come back, the service seems to get worse. The waiter's attitude and level of attention were unacceptable, and the overall customer service was simply not there. For a place that is supposed to be about enjoying beautiful desserts and having a nice experience, the quality of the service completely ruined our visit. Service, attention, and hospitality were all a zero.

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Pappalecco in Little Italy is a charming, traditional Tuscan-style cafe known to many as the first…read moregelato shop established in the neighborhood. The cafe features a small indoor space paired with a bustling sidewalk patio that is perfect for people wanting to bask in the sunshine! Because of its location, street parking is highly competitive and difficult to find, especially during the weekends. Service was quick and efficient. You pay at the register for either a cup or cone, and then order your gelato. Prices are reasonable. And the quality of ingredients in their gelato taste like fresh, ripe produce in season rather than sugary syrups or artificial extracts. Pappalecco gelato offers a pure flavor profile that develops cleanly on the palate like a bell curve and leaves a pleasant, lingering aftertaste 10/10! Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a new gelato spot! We're definitely looking forward to our next visit!

This place, located in Little Italy, was a side quest for gelato I went on while here in one of my…read morefavorite cities for work. The selection was good - I went with the tiramisu - based on a yelp recommendation - and it did not disappoint. For my second scoop, got Pappalecco's signature flavor and it was delicious. $7.00 for two scoops. Pay before the scoops. Friendly and pleasant staff. Perfect end to a long day!

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