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    Gobba Gobba Hey

    4.2 (30 reviews)
    InexpensiveDesserts, Food Stands

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    Leah E.

    I don't gamble because I never win. And my luck (or lack thereof) extends to catching street vendors. So just like I don't buy the lotto, I don't try to even look for a particular street food on purpose. But streetfood or not, Yelp-famous food seem to find me! During the height of my cravings for Dynamo's Maple Bacon Donuts but could not find the time to drive to the Mission, Dynamo's maple bacon donut literally fell on my lap once while attending a private event! http://www.yelp.com/biz/dynamo-donuts-and-coffee-san-francisco?q=leah+e And just imagine my joy when I went to fabulous party and the hostess gave away Gobba Gobbay Heys as party favors. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/UPS_MoMYaTMMzlaeM0eiew?select=Q8Z9GBf_a7VdHi9nCKGa7w Like a big kid, as soon as she was out of sight, my 2 BFs and I opened the little brown boxes only to ask: "what are these thing-ys?" They're 2 soft little cookies held together by sweetened cream cheese. Pastel, cute and cakey but we didn't know what they were. I said, "maybe they're macarons." BF#1 Russ: After biting into a green gob, "It's sweet. You can have it." BF#2 Mickey. "Wow, we're like in Sex and the City. Cool event! *Chewing a gob* It's good but what is it!?! I went home and Yelped it. Gobba-Gobba Heys are WHOOPIE PIES aka MOONPIES! Now, I get it! Each box contained either: Box #1: GREENTEA Gob (Green pies) 2.5 Stars- Tasted bizarre and off. I did not like it. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/UPS_MoMYaTMMzlaeM0eiew?select=kL9_JzL8grUjkpppvz22Nw Box #2: GINGER Gob (Brown pies) 4 Stars- Ginger was nice and with the right gingery spice to it. 4 Stars. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/UPS_MoMYaTMMzlaeM0eiew?select=g6AFImH6IdViB9jWmETGOg I would love to try more Gobba Gobba's flavors such as saffron, cardamom, bacon, etc. for more taste-test but who knows when I would run into a Gob again. So Gobba-Gobba Heys are okay in my book. Definitely a whoopie pie for adult tastebuds but can never replace my mess-y, goo-ey, chocolate-y,marshmallow-ey whoopies of my childhood! Gobba Gobbay Heys are sold as streetfood and from a foodstand. They are a nouveau foodie delight and proudly concocted in San Francisco. Well, good luck catching the Gob Man! When you do, do not let him go until you tasted his whoopies! (Somehow this does not sound so polite!)

    chocolate with vanilla & carrot cake flavors
    Luis C.

    At first I thought that it would be redundant to write this review since I had already provided a heads up in my 4505 review, but since a few people appear to be misinformed or lost (have trouble finding this vendor), I'll go ahead and provide a helpful review just for reference. No, that's not a turkey call like in: "gobble-gobble", or an invitation to devour the food, although you can if you want to. The business name is derived from the riff "Gabba Gabba Hey" in the song "Pinhead" by The Ramones. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jAVM0prVm4 "Gobs" are like "Whoopie Pies" (Gobs have a creamy frosting filling and WP uses a marshmallow fluff filling). What's a whoopie pie? The best example I can give you is think of an Oreo cookie, replace the crunchy cookies with soft-type cookies, that's it. How is that different from a "Moon Pie"? MPs are dipped in chocolate. Update: now it's just $2 for one size [Price was $1 for the gobbles, $3 for the gobs, or 2 for $5]. Steven mentioned that he offers a cheaper price by the dozen (pre-order), but I've never bothered to check what that was. Steven excels at coming up with great flavor combinations. Some examples: pistachio orange with orange butter cream, lemon thyme with lemon butter cream, black cherry chocolate with lime butter cream, etc. Yummy!! I like whoopie pies (or anything similar), and these gobs are really well made, so it gets 5 stars from me. Although I wish they were cheaper. Gobba Gobba guy (Steven) is relatively easy to find compared to the other street vendors, since he has 2 stationary locations with specific schedules that sell his Gobs: Pal's Takeaway (Tue-Sat. 11am-2:30pm) and 4505 Meat's food stand at the Ferry Building market (Thu. only 10am-2pm). IF you still manage to miss your chance, but would like to sample something similar. Here are a few local brick and mortar stores that make their own whoopie pies: Recchiuti Confections inside the Ferry Building, Kitchenette in the dogpatch area (occasionally only, must check website & limited hours), and The Chestnut Bakery in the marina (but that version is average compared to the other ones). You can buy Whoopie Pies online here: http://www.wickedwhoopies.com/index.php You can buy Moon Pies online here: http://www.favoritesof.com/products/moonpieframe.html

    Gobba Gobba Hey, San Francisco, Ca (3.5/5)
    Angel S.

    I'll start off my review with a sad comment that became all too familiar to me in high school: "Sorry, but it's not you, it's me." Ha, I finally got to say it. Zing! Though I didn't anticipate that the first time I would not on the receiving end of that comment will be from a food review. I brought that up because my lukewarm feeling should not reflect the quality of GGH's product, but more a reflection of my personal preference for this type of dessert, and I can't fault GGH for that. I liked their...ummm...gobbas...just fine. They had a fresh and subtle flavor to them. The man walking around with these things is one of the nicest people you'll meet. I can see why people like GGH.

    orange cardamon with saffron
    Lynz H.

    OMG... like OMG... like OM f'ing G man, these things ROCK. I have been craving one ever since my first purchase. I got the 2 for $5 deal and was going to give one to my friend - but after my first bite I wanted her to forget I had it!!!! but nevertheless I gave her the one I bought her, I need my gobba gobba's!!!!

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    Mai N.

    OMG!!! hunt this guy down!! the best whoopie/moon pie I have ever had!! not to mention fresh and natural in all its ingredients!! I was able to snag a strawberry shortcake one and the cake was so soft and moist, there was no indication of dryness which is A+ in my book. The filling had fresh strawberries and was light and fluffy. I should have bought about a dozen. too mad there's no mail order!

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    A little pricey for two soft cookies with filling in between. Still a good, small dessert.

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    A Buttercup Dessert House - We will open in September

    A Buttercup Dessert House

    4.3(248 reviews)
    0.6 kmMission
    $$

    This is my favorite dessert house, which I recommend to all my friends who need a good date spot, a…read moreplace to meet up with friends, or to friends who are visiting the city and have never had bingsoo or dessert style toasts. I absolutely love everything mango from here and their affogato is to die for! The best affogato I've ever had. Definitely try this place!

    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.

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    NaYa Dessert Cafe

    NaYa Dessert Cafe

    4.1(780 reviews)
    3.2 kmHayes Valley
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    Vegetarian friendly
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    The best way to cool off on a warm day! We visited NaYa for dessert after brunch at aMano. It's not…read morea big space & was pretty full but the host/server had a 2 top table available. It was kinda hot & stuffy inside even with the door open because it was a warm day. We were told in advance that orders would take approximately 20-30 minutes to arrive because they were short staffed at the time (additional staff arrived after an hour). My friend had to Thai tea crepe cake & I had the mango tango (because I looooove mangoes). The Thai tea crepe was pretty good, lots of Thai tea flavor, and not too sweet. The Thai tea custard sauce added a bit of sweetness to it. The mango tango was sooo good! I loved the coconut ice cream (it's a shaved from a block of ice cream so it's really fluffy). The fresh mango was served on the side in addition to a small bowl of coconut, sticky rice and additional mango sauce. Service was as efficient as possible. Server was helpful too.

    Felt like dessert after a day in the city, thought we'd try NaYa in Hayes Valley. Local hangout…read more Young crowd and good vibes. Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs - but what a great surprise. We started our evening with the Mango Tango. That Sticky Rice was the Main Wow! Not to take anything away from the coconut & mango, just that rice. I could have had that on its own. We then ended the night with the Toasted Kaya. Warm Bread with the right crunchiness. Another fun & tasty surprise. All in all - we will probably share just one dish next time - but definitely coming back

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    Maruwu Seicha - mango matcha latte (10/2024)

    Maruwu Seicha

    4.3(700 reviews)
    4.2 kmJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights
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    Women-owned & operated
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    - Menu: tons of options, drinks/baked goods/soft serve -…read moreDrink adjustability: can adjust any drink - Seating: open food hall style seating in Japan Center Mall - Crowd: pretty empty at 10a on a Monday - Parking: parking garage, metered - Water is scarce in the Mall, but restrooms are widely available (albeit old) My Bay Area friend swore Maruwu Seicha is THE place to go for quality matcha. Turns out she was right. I had a matcha latte half sweet, and it was delicious- high quality matcha, not too strong or sweet. We did wait about 10min for our order, service is kind but busy. This is a stand nestled in the middle of the Japan Center Mall, so recommend grabbing a sip here and wandering around. Just heads up that many stores don't allow outside drink.

    Wow this place is good. I stopped by during the first weekend of the Cherry Blossom festival and…read morethe line was long as usual. Surprisingly, I only waited about 10mins to order and another 5-10mins to get my drink. I ordered a Hojicha Latte + Snow Top for myself and Hokkaido Milk Soft Serve for my hubby and baby to share. The Hojicha Latte was delicious, I finished it all in one sitting (which is rare for me). The soft serve was creamy and delicious. Worth the hype IMO,, I'll be stopping by every time we go to Japantown from now on.

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    Hōjicha Latte Cheese Foam, 1/2 sweet ($6.30)

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    Powder - regular Strawberry with passionfruit glaze and condensed milk (09/2024)

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    4.4(835 reviews)
    3.0 kmLower Haight
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    Delicious, and this place blew my mind when I tried it out…read more First off, very surprised at all the flavors you can get and try, including horchata, Thai tea, and ube! To be honest, when I came here, I did not expect much. I typically am not the type to get snow or anything icy, since it is not the first thing that comes to my mind when it comes to dessert, but I am so glad I got to experience this. When I came on a Wednesday night, it was not too busy, and my friend and I were able to get our food within 10 minutes. The spot itself is pretty small, with not a lot of seating, but some limited spots outside. I got the black sesame with condensed milk, and my friend got the mexican hot chocolate. What makes this place stand out so much is the texture of the dessert, which was fluffy, soft, and melted in your mouth. Overall, I want to come here again and try the other flavors!

    Stopped by on a Saturday evening and it wasn't busy. I got a regular size of the Cereal Killer…read morewhich was cereal snow topped with sweet milk glaze and fruity pebbles. I loved this so much, it had such a fantastic texture of being creamy but also light and fluffy. Probably one of the best shaved snow texture I've had. Tried some of the matcha snow and earl grey snow as well, and both of them were solid too. My favorite was still the cereal snow because I have more of a sweet tooth and the matcha and earl grey were less sweet. I would absolutely return to try more snow flavors! Service was really friendly and our 3 bowls were ready within a few minutes. Only one small bench inside and some outdoor seating.

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