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    4.4 (835 reviews)
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    Joyce C.

    very yummy shaved ice with awesome af flavors so fun. service lacked a bit of warmth (haha ice cream) and wished i could do two flavors with a smaller size

    Caili C.

    I've been wanting to try Powder for a while now and finally got the chance when I was craving something sweet after dinner. We stopped by and got a large shaved ice to share - with the large you can opt for 2 flavors for $1 more. We chose the Black Sesame and Mexican Chocolate with fresh strawberries and mochi as toppings. This really hit the spot! The flavors were deliciously and really punchy. The Black Sesame was nice and nutty and the Mexican Chocolate had a nice spice to it with cinnamon. The shaved ice itself is creamy and rich without feeling heavy and the fresh toppings really made it a great sweet treat and doesn't feel quite as indulgent as the standard ice cream. Will definitely be back to try the other flavors!

    Ube with coconut and black sesame with strawberries
    Julie S.

    My husband and I tried out Powder. There is a wide variety of flavor and toppings . The ube and black sesame had good flavor. The texture of the ice was nice. Definitely want to try the other flavors. Wish there was more seating.

    Jackie W.

    I enjoyed trying shaved snow for the first time - light and velvety, perfect for a warm San Francisco afternoon. The ube flavor was nice and strong. The kids cup I ordered was $6. I interested in trying some of their combinations next time, which come with pre-selected flavors and toppings. Service is quick. Seating is limited to a few seats indoors and some outdoor seating. Parking in the area is tough to find.

    Matcha Green Tea
    Lauren B.

    Honestly, it was okay. Me and my friend got the matcha green tea with mochi and strawberries. The strawberries were sour, but the mochi was good. The overall matcha tasted okay.

    Mango and Black Sesame
    Trisha A.

    I walked in on Friday afternoon with no line. There's a lot of flavor and toppings to choose from. I had a few ideas in mind but asked the nice lady at the counter what the popular flavors are or ones she likes. She said horchata, cereal snow, and black sesame. I decided on mango and black sesame with strawberry glaze and mochi. The texture and temperature were perfect. The strawberry glaze paired well with the mango, which had an authentic taste. I like that you can actually taste the black sesame and it didn't get lost in the background. My favorite part was that there was a lot of mochi! Every bite had at least one piece and it made it until the end. The inside was cute with pictures of their catering events and merch you can purchase.

    Ube -sweet milk cream -Oreo -graham cracker   Earl grey -biscoff -mochi
    Andrea W.

    We decided to make it to Powder after my husband kept telling me about it, and I'm so glad we did! This isn't your typical grainy shaved ice; the texture is unbelievably light and fluffy, like actual snow that just melts the second it hits your tongue. I'm officially obsessed. I absolutely loved the vibrant purple color and that distinct, earthy ube flavor. I topped mine with the sweet milk cream, which made it feel so much more decadent, and added Oreo and graham cracker for some much-needed crunch. It was the perfect balance of creamy and crispy. If you're an ube fan, this is a must-order. I was seriously impressed by how fragrant this was--you can really taste the high-quality tea notes. I went with Biscoff and mochi for the toppings. The caramelized flavor of the Biscoff paired perfectly with the floral tea, and the mochi was so soft and chewy. It felt like a really sophisticated treat. The vibe of the shop is super cute, and I loved sitting outside at the wooden tables to enjoy these. I found the service to be quick and the staff really helpful while I was deciding on my toppings. It's the perfect spot for a unique dessert in the city. I'll definitely be back to try more combinations soon!

    Passion Fruit with mochi
    Jade L.

    I've been curious to try Powder for almost two years since I moved to SF. The deterrent to coming has always been the fact that there's insufficient, comfortable indoor seating. There are outdoor benches, but it's rarely warm enough to linger there while trying to enjoy a frozen dessert. I finally stopped by though after dinner across the street because it was convenient. We got a kid sized bowl of the passionfruit shaved ice with mochi topping. After placing our order, we stood inside in the cramped space in front of the counter, which we shared with a few other guests. There was only bench to sit on to wait for orders, and a party ahead of us claimed it. After a few other orders, we received our shaved ice. It was really light, like snow powder, and instantly melted to nothing upon eating with nothing left but mochi to chew. I liked the flavour, and it was gone pretty quickly. I would like to come back and try other flavours like the black sesame, but the fact it's not a comfortable space to sit with friends really deters me from wanting to return. If the entryway were even larger to comfortably accommodate more people standing, I would be more incentivized. It just really isn't reasonable during the winter to consume a frozen dessert outside, and takeout isn't a good option since shaved ice is best eaten fresh as soon as it's served.

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    Christina L.

    Thai tea flavor is yummy and the kid size is plenty! No seating area unfortunately. 3 sizes ranging from $5.75 - $8.50, toppings is 75 cents each and speciality toppings is $1.25 each. Tough to order just one flavor because there's a lot of variety in flavors such as Thai tea, black sesame, horchata, strawberry, cereal, etc, Order a Thai tea kids bowl with mochi ($6.75) and matcha kids bowl with mochi and sweet milk glaze ($7.50). The store makes to order pretty quickly, ice block goes through a shave ice machine to get a super powdery light fluffy texture. The store uses Strauss milk for creaminess, there are vegan options available too. Thai tea was tasty, the flavor was definitely there, not sweet at all. The condense milk made the matcha shaved ice pretty sweet, but it was still really good. Overall, such a speciality item in the city!

    Fancypants X.

    Try to follow me here: the texture of Powder's shaved snow is not as icy as shave ice from Hawaii; it's also not as creamy as traditional ice cream; it's velvety ribbons of its own unique thing, & I like it. Upon entering the postage stamp-sized shop, I perused the wall display of flavors & toppings for some time. It wasn't easy to pick. I finally settled on a small cup of Marshmallow Cereal; very reminiscent of the marshmallows in Lucky Charms or Rice Krispy Treats. In keeping with the cereal theme, I chose Fruity Pebbles & Sweet Milk Glaze as toppings, along with chewy mochi for added texture. Just different enough than other cold treats to grab my attention. Plus I love that the offerings lean heavy towards Asian flavors -- coming for that Black Sesame & Vietnamese Coffee on my next visit.

    Elaine W.

    I got to KEN early for my reservation so I ended up grabbing dessert at Powder first since it's right next door I ordered a mexican chocolate shave ice with mochi, oreo crumble, and red bean (azuki) toppings, as well as a plain croffle on the side, which was fine but not standout (though I do think it's one of the better croffles that I've had!). I really enjoyed my shave ice, especially the azuki topping which went so well with the chocolate flavor and balanced out the sweetness of the shave ice. I would say that it's more of a normal chocolate flavor than a mexican chocolate, and it was a little more dense than I expected a shave ice to be, but overall I really liked it and would definitely come back!

    Thai tea with sweet cream float
    Jasmine S.

    This is a little tiny shop serving the most unusual shaved ice cream (?). There is a huge selection of flavors and we chose guava and Thai tea both with a sweet cream drizzle. I'm not sure how they make this stuff, but it's somewhere between shaved ice, cotton candy, and dipping dots. Flavors were delicious and the texture was so unique. Can't say much for the service, but our interaction was so quick. It didn't really matter. Would totally go back.

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    Hannah C.

    I've been wanting to try Powder for a long time, and it did not disappoint! I visited on a Friday night, and it was packed. Service was quick, and you could see the employees making your shaved ice right in front of you. I enjoyed the passionfruit snow with strawberries, mochi, and sweet milk glaze. It was a classic, delicious shaved ice. The menu is expansive, so I'm looking forward to trying other flavors and toppings. The space itself is quite small, and the customers were packed in like sardines. There is a fair amount of outdoor bench space. I felt bad for the workers - with the Friday rush, they seemed pretty overwhelmed.

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    A Buttercup Dessert House - We will open in September

    A Buttercup Dessert House

    4.3(248 reviews)
    1.5 miMission
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    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(779 reviews)
    0.8 miHayes 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.

    Love that they close at 11:00pm every day! Walked in at 10:40pm on a Thursday. Had 5 minutes to…read moreorder before kitchen closed, ordered the Salted Egg Custard Croffle and the Kaya Toasted. The Salted Egg Custard Croffle is TINY! It's not even the size of a full half waffle, they don't put enough batter to cook so it's even smaller! The salted egg custard was on the grainy side, it absolutely tasted like the salted egg yolk of a mooncake so the flavor was really there but we didn't enjoy the graininess. The croffle was good, pretty standard and nothing special. Wouldn't get it again because it was way too small for the price point. The Kaya Toasted is essentially milk bread toasted with pandan custard sauce, young coconut, banana, toasted almond, and vanilla ice cream. Replaced banana for strawberry at no extra charge and I wish I replaced the vanilla ice cream for coconut so I'll definitely be doing that next time! This was really good, we were craving the Burnt Butter Kaya Toast from Khao Tiew, hold the wait time, and this absolutely curbed our cravings. The pandan sauce is on the slightly artificial side but still really fragrant and creamy! There's REAL young coconut which added a nice fresh touch and the two generous scoops of vanilla ice cream was a perfect pairing to the soft toasted milk bread. I would definitely come back to get this (but get coconut ice cream)! Service was good and food came out fresh and fast. On the pricier side, but the quality is there. No frills, chill date night dessert spot. I'd come back!

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    Dandelion Chocolate - Iced Chocolate Chai and Chocolate Milk

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    4.4(1.9k reviews)
    1.1 miMission
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    As someone who's picky about chocolate desserts, I really enjoyed this stop…read more The hot chocolate had a deeper cacao flavor than most places, and I liked that it wasn't overly sweet or heavy. It felt much more balanced and grown-up than the usual sugary version. The pastry I tried was also nicely done.. rich, layered, and satisfying without being too much. What stood out most to me, though, was the whole atmosphere. It feels part café, part chocolate boutique, part tasting experience. Even just browsing the bars and beautifully packaged products was fun. A really nice place if you enjoy thoughtful desserts and want something that feels a little more elevated than a typical coffee-and-pastry stop.

    While I appreciate fine chocolate, I'm no connoisseur when it comes to top-tier craft chocolate. I…read morejust know Dandelion by their lofty reputation and that it rests on their approach, a pure mix of cocoa beans and sugar without the need of extra cocoa butter. Last year I saw how insanely popular their Tokyo store was, so I finally tried this cafe for the first time because it was unusually empty as I was passing by. I had no idea what to order because the menu wasn't conspicuous to virginal visitors. Only later did I notice the drink menu on the left wall. The openly exposed desserts are what really caught my eye first. I decided to order the $6.75 Frozen Hot Chocolate because it frankly reminded me of the decadent monstrosities at the legendary Serendipity 3 in Manhattan's Midtown East (Photo 8). It was similar but not nearly as huge of pricy. I liked it a lot though with a generous dollop of whipped cream, it was more a mid-afternoon dessert. That should've been enough, but the confections on display were too inviting. Filled with 70% Takyikrom and Ghana chocolate ganache, the $8 Apple Donut was freckled with candied apple bits and tossed in spiced sugar (Photo 9). Delightfully decadent. FOOD / DRINK - 5 stars...definitely in a class by itself AMBIANCE - 4 stars..,I sat at the solitary counter that provided a view of their prep area SERVICE - 4 stars...they appear to work efficiently together TOTAL - 5 stars...when you feel deserving of the decadence RELATED - Exploring the Mission? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/8atEsCvE8x

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    4.7(1.7k reviews)
    1.3 miMission
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    i love your website navigation and also your ice cream..... yeah :) thank you 。 ⁀read more

    I was ultimately mind blown! Garden creamery was so good I went back to back days, with no regrets…read more Located in the Mission District, Garden Creamery is a corner ice cream shop that carries asian-inspired flavors. I have heard about Garden Creamery prior through word of mouth and when trying it out myself, I could really understand why. The shop itself is small with some seating, but so I would say this isn't necessarily the place to plant however, if you want a nice quick dessert after eating around the area, this is a great choice. I have had many places that served similar flavors like Garden, however what makes them stand out so much is their lilikoi vanilla. To be quite frank, I actually do not like lilikoi but after trying how subtly sweet it is balanced with the neutrality of the vanilla, it was amazing! When I asked the workers at the shop, they mentioned the salty pandan was the perfect pairing and it did not disappoint. This might have been one of the best pandan ice cream I have ever had. The salt and pandan made a very complex flavor combination that I never had before. Overall, the ice cream here is smooth, creamy, and tastes like my childhood. I would love to live closer there to experience this more!

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    Maruwu Seicha - mango matcha latte (10/2024)

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    4.3(699 reviews)
    1.0 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights
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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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    Tartine Bakery - Double Pain Au Chocolat

    Tartine Bakery

    4.2(9.2k reviews)
    1.0 miMission
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    We had a high profile customer meeting with 40 attendees down in South Bay, and we wanted to bring…read moresome nice morning croissants to the meeting as a nice gesture. We had very short notice (Less than 16 hours) to order 40+ croissants. Many bakeries declined our order due to short notice, but Yoel at Tartine came through and was able to get our order in. We placed the order around 5PM on a Tuesday for pick up at 8am on Wednesday - which is unheard of! I really appreciate the extra attention and hustle of Tartine to make the order happen, and the croissants were a huge hit (because they are so delicious). Big thanks to Tartine!

    Before our leisurely drive to San Francisco, I had coordinated with my cousin that I wanted to see…read moreher, her brother my other cousin, their Mom my Auntie, and both of their families. Lovingly, they arranged for us to meet up for dinner Friday night. We had discussed with my cousins before visiting them that my wife wanted to check out two renowned bakeries in the Bay Area, Tartine and Arizmendi. My cousin and her husband graciously and kindly offered to drive us around downtown San Francisco Saturday morning to visit these bakeries and we had such a great time on our personalized Bay Area foodie tour narrated by my well-informed cousin-in-law (CIL). Our first stop on this belly stuffing foodie tour was Tartine, which served one of the yummiest almond croissants I've ever eaten. That pastry alone warrants a visit to this highly rated and highly reviewed bakery. Since our CIL was in the know about The City's downtown eateries and bakeries, he recommended that we start out early to visit Tartine because he said that lines to these places could get crazy long. Thankfully for us, we got to Tartine before it opened and were second in line to enter. Tartine is a well chronicled bakery with locations around the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Seoul, Korea. The location we visited is on Guerrero and 18th streets in the Mission District and it's across from Pay And Save Grocery. Parking might be challenging with street and metered parking. As soon as you enter the bakery, there's a hipster and local mom and pop business vibe. You're greeted by glass cases displaying beautiful cakes, pastries, breads, loaves, scones, and cookies. There are stool seats and elevated chairs where you can eat on planks of wood either facing the steady flow of customers or looking outside. I liked how there were paintings hanging from what appeared to be from local artists. The staff were friendly and took care of us pretty quickly. Tartine was our first stop in what would be a fun foodie adventure. Since I always start my day with a cup of coffee, I ordered caramel cappuccino. The foam on top had a beautifully designed heart from the barista, but I like my coffee sweet and after my first sip, I knew I had to add some type of sweetener. I used a lot of their complimentary honey to make it sweeter. My wife, who works in the baking industry, had placed Tartine on her list of places she wanted to visit to experience their scones and pastries. If my wife knew about this bakery, then I knew that I'd be indulging in baked goods of the highest caliber. Of course I let my wife pick what she thought were the best items, but I asked the customer who was the first person in line what Tartine was known for and she said their almond croissants, so when it was our turn to make our selections, I asked for Tartine's Frangipane Croissant, which has almond-cream filling and brandy. Brandy?!!?? Honestly, I don't remember tasting any brandy, but what I do remember was flakiness of the croissant, the thick cut almonds on top, the heartiness of the croissant, and the generous amount of almond-cream filling. It was a beautiful looking pastry and the taste was even better. Seriously, one of the most memorable croissants I've ever eaten. My family and I are blessed to have family willing to take time out of their morning to take us on a guided foodie tour to some iconic bakeries and local eateries. Our first bakery stop was Tartine and after eating that delectable almond croissant, the other bakeries would be hard pressed to beat them.

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