We did a five-course, intimate, dessert tasting at Bellaria. Every item was hand-crafted,…read morethoughtful, innovative, and delicious. It started off with savory bites before moving into the main attractions. Our party absolutely loved the Mandarin and White Tea dish with seabuckthorn and tonka. The Pear Tatin Roulade and Souffle Bread Pudding were expertly crafted and technically impressive. The Chocolate dish at the end was the perfect bite to end the meal. And everything (besides the caviar) was vegan! I can't wait to see what else comes out of this innovative dessert studio. The space is small so you'll have to sign up in advance for the tasting, but it makes it intimate and homey. The service was impeccable, and we even got to meet the chef and talk about his inspiration. It makes a great date night!

Smaller than a regular doughnut, but not too small. These are just the right size to put their…read moregenerous fillings on display. So hard to choose a flavor, sometimes I just get one of each. Tried some of the cookies too, but they're not as wow worthy as the bomboloni. Nutella Bomboloni: This is such a pleasant indulgence for me. A very generous amount of Nutella fillings, like more than you'd spread on toast. Tastes excellent against the yeasty and sweet filled doughnut. I could eat this every day for breakfast, but thankfully they're only at the Ferry Building once a week. Raspberry Bomboloni: Another favorite. High quality raspberry jam stuffed inside that fluffy doughnut. No weird jelly-like gelatinous filling, more like they scooped it right out of the jam jar. Tastes tart and sweet and delicious. Pistachio Bomboloni: Kinda like custard with a subtle pistachio taste. Wish it was a bit stronger on the pistachio flavor. Custard Bomboloni: If you like creamy, this is for you. But personally, having eaten so many Boston Cream doughnuts over my life, I was missing the chocolate ganache contrast. Potato Chip Cookie: Like a regular chocolate chip cookie, but with a few potato chip pieces baked it. The extra crunch and saltiness is a nice addition. Though it's not revolutionary. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie: Chocolate chip cookie with some peanut butter cup pieces and peanut butter baked into the cookie. A classic pairing.

This place is hands down one of the best cookie places I have ever been to. The shop was so nice,…read moreclean and sharp. Anthony, the owner, was such a sweet guy and i loved talking with him. He hooked up my wife and I with a chocolate covered shortbread cookie for our anniversary, to which we were both grateful. While there we also ordered more cookies, all of which were absolutely amazing! Thank you again for blessing us today and sharing your cookie magic with us. Looking forward to hitting this up again the next time I come to SF!!

My cousin has been so kind enough to bring us a box of Anthony's a few times throughout the years…read moreat family gatherings. We just happened to pass Anthony's while in the Mission and the "we are open" sign on the street. I peeped inside the heavily tinted window: no patrons inside, but then I saw movement in the back and tugged on the door. Yes! Open! The lady at the counter wasn't very welcoming, but I didn't pay it much attention. Maybe she was so focused on her baking? I asked if the peanut butter would be available today. She said yes, but then shrugged when I asked about what time it would be ready. I settled on a chocolate chip and a toffee. $3 for a cookie smaller than my small palm. Too sweet, but I did like the soft chewy texture. If my cousin brings these again, I hope she gets the toffee, and the peanut butter so I can try it.

Called same day for a last minute order for my office and was lucky to score a half tray of…read morecinnamon crumb cake and chocolate dipped coconut macaroon. These. Were. Incredible. The crumb cake is massive so would probably try something else next time that is easier to eat without a plate. The macaroons were the first to go. They kindly requested me to call at least a day in advance next time since they are primarily wholesale.

I was worried I needed a secret password to get in here like at Bourbon & Branch. It kinda felt…read morelike Groucho trying to get past Chico at the door of the speakeasy in "Horsefeathers". The password was 'swordfish'. After all, it's a nondescript building on a haggard stretch of Folsom Street with no windows and an iron gate over the front door. There's a faded mural of cookie bakers at work to give you some indication that there may be a bakery somewhere in there (photo: http://bit.ly/2M6aOJG). Without any guidance, I pressed the doorbell wondering if I was at the right place. One of the workers answered the door after a couple of minutes, and feeling like I was doing something illegal, I diffidently asked him if he sold cookies. He nodded his head and let me know he had some in the back. Going in blind and not knowing the Oat Cakes were the popular item to get, I asked him if I could get a couple of their Snickerdoodles since I happen to catch them taking a tray of them out of the oven. He said the minimum order was six, so I ended up buying a half-dozen Snickerdoodles for $12 (photo: http://bit.ly/2NZAW9P). Whoa...Danger, Will Robinson! But then he gave me the humongous cookies already packaged in plastic and presumably refrigerated since they were cold. I walked over to Sextant Roasters and broke open the package to try one. Definitely needed to be warmed up or left alone to get to room temperature. You'll be happy to know the other five cookies went into other people's deserving stomachs. An eyebrow-raising experience overall. COOKIES - 3 stars...well made but not fresh out of the oven, needed to be warmed up AMBIANCE - 2.5 stars...it's s bakery alright SERVICE - 3 stars...nice enough but I was unclear in the choices snd you get what they have on hand TOTAL - 3 stars...lets just say it was an interesting experience for a first-timer, probably too fattening to consider making repeated visits RELATED - Collection of bakeries and sweets shops I've tried and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2KaTJwA

I'm always in search of that bakery that makes you crave for more. That bakery where you can sense…read morethe love and quality. That bakery that has that balance of flavors and innovative combinations, beyond the typical bakery selection. We found Pacific Smoke on a whim, since it was right near my hotel. I was on a work trip but my wife came along, so wanted to find her some fresh baked good for her morning coffee. Pacific Smoke is located inside Merkado restaurant, as a popup spot. Met Toby the owner, a very genuine person, and clearly a baker (and chef) that takes great care in his craft. He went above and beyond to accommodate us, he even made a quick delivery to us when he got a break in the action. He only uses the freshest ingredients, and what's seasonal. The banana bread is worth the price of admission alone. But the mochi muffins were bomb as well. This is a must try spot, can't wait to try more flavors next time and his lunch items as well!

Food and service was on point! Avocado Toast was delicious. Make sure you order their baked goods -…read moreUbe Mochi Muffins was one of the best we had. Pacific Smoke is located inside Merkado restaurant.

Cute little cafe with pretty pastries and gorgeous cakes. I wanted a baked treat that looks freshly…read moremade and original. This was it! There was a cafe a couple doors away but their pastries didn't look as appealing. This place had giant slices of quiches, savory breakfasts, and mini Bundt cakes with interesting flavors. Service was quick for a Monday morning. I got the Chocolate Pistachio Cruffin. Mmmmmm! That cruffin was flaky and not too sweet. The center was decadent and crisp - just like the center of a Dubai chocolate bar. Berry Scone was good. Not too sweet. I like that it was a dry and crumbly with the right amount of glaze. My husband enjoyed it. Would love to return to try a coffee, a savory treat, or buy a beautiful cake.

Love Cafe Madeleine for their cakes. They are responsive on delivery for office orders and by now I…read morehave had a taste of every cake on their rotation! They have all been the 8"-10" cakes that can feed a large group of people if you slice them small enough. Of all the cakes, here are my favorites: 1. Triple Chocolate Mousse (the best!!!) 2. Marjolaine 3. Matcha Tiramisu 4. Dulce de Leche 5. Mango Mousse I feel that they do chocolate-esque flavors really well. They always come fresh, moist, and decorated very nicely.

Cookies are overly dry…read more Located in pier one toward the north side of the building. Long story short, cookies are only okay. They are big. They are overly dry. They are edible, but really not great.

What a lovely expansion! Four freshly baked cookie options and three milk options. The cookies are…read morealways warm and gooey. Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie: This was a fun combination. Usually I have the reverse where the cookie is peanut butter and it has chocolate chips. Here, chocolate dominated and I was fine with that. Rainbow Sprinkles Cookie: Normally not a fan of sugar cookies, but the bright rainbow sprinkles sold me. Kinda bland by itself, but really upgraded with the strawberry milk. Chocolate Chip Cookie: A classic. Perfectly warm and gooey. Thicker than most. It's more like a meal than a snack! Strawberry Milk: Perhaps the best strawberry milk I've ever had. None of that artificial flavor and color stuff. This was real strawberry puree in the milk. Kinda tasted like melted strawberry ice cream Chocolate Milk: Another great flavored milk. Very chocolatey. A bit over powering for cookie dunking though.

I placed a large custom order through their direct email and picked it up the next day. Everyone on…read moretheir staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The boxes were beautifully arranged exactly as asked and every bit as tasty as they looked (the ones I tried anyway... they weren't all for me!). The store itself is very pretty and a nice oasis from the bustle of the street. Next time I'm in the area, I look forward to ordering a sipping chocolate and spending a bit of time people-watching.

I popped in here and was greeted by amazing service. The ladies behind the counter were so lovely…read moreand helped me pick something out. We got 2 chocolate bars and 1 chocolate truffle for 25 dollars which is obviously very steep. My issue was with the fact that the chocolate were not amazing. 1) the bourbon chocolate caramel was way too bourbon-forward 2) the white chocolate passion fruit bar was way too floral and didn't work at all with the chocolate (I'm usually a fan of passion fruit and chocolate) 3) the coconut crunch bar was phenomenal. I was quite disappointed for how much we paid to only like 1/3 things. I don't think I'd venture back.

Bam! Cookie cup! Yes, yes and yes. I got funfetti cookie…read morecup with half lemon cake ice cream (has chunks of cake in it!) and honey lemon... I am still thinking about it. Top ten best desserts of all time. You have to go.

This ice cream shop in the Marina is pretty cute. They have these cookie cups so you can have ice…read morecream with a cookie at the same time! It's nice that they stay open after dinner. They close at 10 PM. It's a small shop, so it can be easy to miss. They have a very very small seating area in the back. The outdoor patio takes up the parking spot, and it is also dirty and unkept. Unfortunately the cookies weren't that great, but the ice cream flavors were good. One scoop can get you up to two flavors. A small scoop is $5.50. The butterfinger, Japanese cheesecake, and espresso oreo were good. They only had one flavor that was dairy-free, so it's a hit or miss if you go with dietary-restricted people. They should pick seasonal flavors, like fruits from local farms. I didn't see any signs posted about that, so I'm just throwing out an idea. Parking here is free on the street after 6 PM. Otherwise it is metered and you pay on the app. Credit card accepted.