While the gelato was good, I could not enjoy it because the entire time I was inhaling second hand smoke. Ruined the whole experience of having dessert. It's like one of those restaurants that you always go to because of the good food but later see the cooks on a smoking break. Not coming back here. read more

So many tasty treats to choose from in a cute cafe - has a little wear but still cozy. Great selection and delish desserts!

It costs me 8 dollars on four purple glutinous rice balls and half a bowl of ginger syrup?? Isn't it crazy? Two dollars on one purple glutinous rice ball. It looks really no appetite at all The service is really bad, she ain't got any patients with you if you asks any questions. And it's only half of ginger syrup. I would never come again. read more

Sweet Indulgence - The purple glutinous rice balls and ginger syrup - Desserts Near Me - Millbrae, California

I was steered to come because of the beautiful little cakes. I was no disappointed! The little cakes were delicious. The inside was beautiful with many different layers of filling. You can tell these are made with such detail. I ordered the mango ice cream and it was delicious as well. read more

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Soo delicious, nice music and great customer service. Joanne is welcoming and nice. Thanks! read more

Sweet Indulgence - Ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Millbrae, California

Love this place! Traditional HK style dessert and snack cafe. With the standard HK street style snacks like curry fishballs, rice rolls, egg waffles and traditional Chinese desserts. Definitely an unsuspecting spot with yummy stuff! read more

We ordered toasted bun with butter and condensed milk. They told us they don't accept credit cards unless it's over $10, so we were kind of forced into ordering another mango drink with coconut milk. So I highly recommend to bring cash if you were to visit. The toasted bun came out and we were a little surprised. We were expecting something more special or fancier, but it is literally toasted bread with condensed milk. I feel scammed since I could probably make this at home with less than $1 cost. The mango drink was okay. The mangos are a little hard but it's understandable since it's not the season. Overall, the two things we ordered were both super average. There were no presentation points to give either. The shop itself is quite cute, located in a nice area in Millbrae. read more

One of my best local gem with awesome Taiwanese deserts and drinks! Best part of this place is that it closes late, and they've got some nice warm tomato soup with many types of noodles to choose from. The food also feels gentle to eat at night. They aren't too salty nor too sweet, always perfect for me. Many of the items are handmade like the crepe layered matcha cakes which is pretty cool. The place is child friendly with great service. Do aware that some of their warm deserts take about 15 minutes to prepare, so you'll need about 45 mins for your meal. Parking could be a little hard to find during weekend for dinner, but rest of the open hours are pretty good. read more

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This place for me has the best matcha mille crepe cake. I haven't tried other food from the menu but I'm sure they all look & taste good. The place is so cute especially the miniature window display. Staff are very friendly & polite. read more

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Mango pudding and chocolicious was delicious. Not a big fan of vanilla cake. Think this place is underrated. I'll definitely will come back to this spot. read more

Sweet Indulgence - Sweet desserts yummy - Desserts Near Me - Millbrae, California

Tired the Macau pudding and the sesame soup . Pretty chill atmosphere and the staff were friendly. The pudding was pleasant but not something I would try again as my go to . The sesame soup was not great I have tried better ones in the Bay Area and this definitely is not their forte - too much starch thickener . read more

Cool local spot for some boba or tea drinks. The place is spacious and clean - I ordered through their QR menu and tried their mango sago drink. It was refreshing, tasty, and service was quick. I'd recommend them! read more

Some nice warm desserts w friends on a windy cool SF night. Parking: street We tried the sesame paste with steamed milk dessert & the sesame paste filled tapioca balls in sweetened ginger soup. I've had different variations of the Chinese steamed milk pudding dessert, but this is the first time I saw it combined with the seance paste. So the sesame paste is at the bottom and the steamed milk pudding is on top, but steamed together. My friend had this and I definitely would order it next time I'm back. I personally had the sesame paste filled tapioca balls/dumplings served in the sweetened ginger broth. The dumplings weren't too sweet and the broth really had a good ginger flavor. This made it a great dessert for a cold night. They also have cute pastry desserts that we were tempted to get as well, but could only eat so much. Lol! Next time. read more

Sweet Indulgence - Sesame paste filled tapioca balls/dumplings served in a sweetened ginger broth. - Desserts Near Me - Millbrae, California

What a service. After our dinner near by, our family decided to have dessert. We picked another near by place but it was closed. And Sweet Indulgence was near by. So we picked up few things to take back to our hotel. At the hotel we were relaxing and ate the Sago with Mangos and it was good and wanted more. So we drove back, another 20 min one way to pick up more. We told the lady how good the desserts were and she was delighted that we love them. She even put a nice massage on our container of two more order. Thank you Sweet Indulgence for ending our day with a smile. Will be back. read more

Sweet Indulgence - Desserts Near Me - Millbrae, California

If i could give this place more stars i honestly would. The price was WELL WORTH IT. For everything it was only $23. The tiramisu melted in our mouths. I love crepes & these crepes are good. The bread is toasted nice & warm with delicious condensed milk. We definitely enjoyed it & coming back for more!!! read more

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This has been a stable to us for years. It has been a spot to go to after fellowships, dinner, or fot afternoon snack. We finally paid our visit after they reopened for indoor dining. The ordering process was slightly different but it didn't change our support to this place. Tofu Gelato was as good as usual. Drinks and honey toast had the same good qualities, only the presentations were changed. I will continue to support this business as long as they have the same owners. read more

Sweet Indulgence - New presentations for our drinks. - Desserts Near Me - Millbrae, California

From the outside, the bright colors immediately grab your attention and you walk in and find yourself in a whimsical place complete with cone chaped tables, plastic clouds and toy airplane lighting. You just have to smile with all the cutesiness that goes on in here. However, the service without a smile attitude? not cute. The lady who helped us wasn't rude or anything, she may just not be the smiling type. On to the desserts. The ice cream leaves nothing to be desired. Sure she indulged my mom to taste the red bean, black sesame and green tea flavors. Mom ended up choosing a scoop of the pistachio but it tasted medicinal and aritificial. Their mint chocolate chip is okay, but of course, nothing tops Bi-Rite's version which is more creamier. I wanted a hot dessert so I got the sago with taro pieces and coconut milk ($3.75) it was sweet enough for my liking, but they skimped on the taro pieces. I like taro. I wanted more taro. I was perusing the yelp reviews while eating my dessert. (hardcore yelper, right?) Guess I should've ordered the mango pudding instead. read more

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The black sesame ice cream ($3.75 for one scoop) here is pretty good - not as creamy as at other places and a bit icy, but with very nice strong black sesame flavor. I like that they have this relatively rare flavor. Service was fast and friendly. They have an extensive menu with both savory and sweet options that are reasonably priced - I definitely want to go back and try out more of the menu. read more

Quaint little Hong Kong-style desert place in Millbrae I've been going to this store a few times now, and the quality is very consistent. The place has been around for as long as I can remember, which is pretty long for these type of desert places (they usually exchange ownership quite quickly). The couple of desert items I've ordered in the past were all very HK-authentic, essentially what I would expect to find in a decent desert place in HK The inside is also decorated like some kind of kindergarden, with low, round, and colorful furniture. The place is usually packed, and quite popular with large groups, so it's definitely a good place to chill and hang out with friends. read more

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HOT OR COLD! My BF takes me here when he knows I need a sweet fix. Seeing me happy and enjoying every bite...makes him a thousand times happier! Really! It works! =.) No matter the weather, it's always a delight. On a late, cooler night, I crave for the Hot Double Boil Egg w/Ginger. It has just the right amount of spicy ginger, the egg is soft and creamy and the sweet hotness down my throat is so soothing. For those hot days, and for that ultra refreshing dessert, I'll order the, "Mix Your Own Dessert" option. Follow these 3 steps: 1) Choose a juice base. I love the watermelon juice as it's not too sweet. There is also papaya, honeydew, cantaloupe, coconut milk, kiwi, mango & strawberry juice as other possibilities. 2) Choose one of the following: grass jelly, crystal jelly, sago, tofu pudding & coconut noodle. I love the sago which looks and feels like small chewy balls, but in reality, it is a starch that is extracted from the center of tropical palms. Like tapioca, they really don't have much flavor; they're just fun to chew! 3) Enjoy. There is however, a fourth step that I include. For $1.50 more, I add on fresh fruit. So refreshing! read more

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I love this place just because it is so convenient to where I live and when I need my HK dessert fix, this is the place. It has such a large selections of different kind of Hong Kong style desserts. Some are good and some just should be left alone. For the most part, my BF and I often go here after dinner when we feel like something less filling, fatten, and irrestibly tasty. Their desserts are mainly comprised of fruits, tapioca, tofu, mung and red beans, slushy and the list goes on and on.... I like their hot desserts which on any given night is warm and soothing and good for you. Though you have to wait a good 15 minutes or more. But it is worth the wait. Anything that says "delight" is not my cup of tea. I will end at that. They do have a nice selections of small eats. In terms, it just simply mean small dishes like noodles, fried chicken, and small finger foods. They are ok and less to be desired. I would just stick to desserts. The place is very colorful and cute. Small like round tables surrounded by colorful looking stool-like chairs. It gets really packed during the late nite hours which is a great time for a late nite snack. Their prices are reasonable and won't put a dent on your pocket. Their services are quite slow and down right lame. Oh well.... read more

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The mango juice with herbal jelly and crystal Boba was bomb. Mango was sweet and authentic. Also got the glutinous dumplings with peanuts and honey. Soft and sweet. Baked custard was alright. Walnut dessert was lacking sweetness. Overall the desserts are good. Would come back. But the chairs and spacing of the tables are too small and cramped. Seating was uncomfortable. read more

Sweet Indulgence - Desserts Near Me - Millbrae, California

I don't care if you got Patagonia gloves; nothing warms your hands better than a hot cup of tea. This is exactly how I was greeted as soon as I sat down at Sweet Indulgence on a very cold Friday night. The menu will overwhelm you because there are so many desserts to select from. I couldn't exactly decide what I was craving for, so just like any normal person I decided to order three desserts: vanilla Mille crepe, litchi framboise and mango Macau pudding. All very light tasting, all very delicious. The only thing I do not like about this place is the seating arrangement. Stools are great for drinks only, but not when you're eating food that requires a set of utensils. I also felt like I was being watched by other people seated around me. A little too cozy in my opinion. Perhaps I will visit again when it's not too busy. read more

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Cute & Colorful HK-style dessert cafe! Whether you're craving hot desserts, cold desserts, deep fried Asian snacks, gelato, specialty drinks, etc. - this place has it! A gem, right? NOT! I have been going here since they've opened. It's a great place to hang out with friends. Unfortunately, I have been disappointed in recent visits. Both the food and service has gone down hill. Items ordered: Egg Puffs - very doughy and undercooked Walnut Paste & Black Sesame Paste - no longer made fresh. I believe they buy instant packets and add a lot of water. Gelato: way too expensive for just a scoop! Tofu Gelato - intrigued by the flavor so I asked for a sample. it tastes just like fresh tofu out of the box - nothing unique! Black Sesame Gelato - does not taste like black sesame at all. to be honest, I'm not really sure what it tasted like, but it was gross. the texture wasn't smooth or creamy. it seemed like it had been sitting in their freezer for months... If you're looking for good Black Sesame Gelato - go to Tutti Frutti or Polly Ann's. Steamed Milk with Ginger - it's okay..nothing special Service: The service is AWFUL! The guy who works here is RUDE! Sweet Indulgence needs to hire competent and friendly workers. Decor: cute decor - love the cloud and airplane lights. They could get rid of the uncomfortable seats though. Note: Cash only and they also charge $4 min./person read more

Our second time ordering a cake from them and they never fail to amaze us. The designs are beautiful and the cakes themselves are light and delicious. I definitely recommend them! read more

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One of the few places open at 12:15am when I was driving home craving for a late night fix for my sweet tooth... no boba places were open so I went to Yelp to find this place, the only one in the area open at the time.. Really cold and flavorful milk tea... they ran out of boba though =\ and tried their mango Macau pudding for the first time. It tastes like mango frozen yogurt layered with a crumbled graham cracker type of layer... very delicious. Someone who loves mango would appreciate the strong mango flavoring, which reminds me of the mango cake at red ribbon... a very extensive menu and would like to come back to see what other desserts taste like read more

Sweet Indulgence - Late night mango Macau pudding - Desserts Near Me - Millbrae, California

Been here a few times pre-pandemic and service was always slow. Dessert was good. Today was the worse! I wasn't even able to stop by. I double checked the hours along with seeing the posted hours on the door. Today: 1pm-930pm. Went there at 1pm, doors were locked. Went there at 2pm (cause if I were to order online, it gave me a time range of only 2pm-930pm). That sketched me out because house do they know when someone still stop by?? What if I ordered online? Would I have to wait till dinner time if they open to get it? Irked me immensely because I came by the area to grab some desserts for home (I live in the east bay) Just went to Ponyo to get some melo melo cause sweet indulgence wasn't open. Horrible hours. Update your hours if you're not gonna be open. Super annoying. Here's a pic I took of their hours too. read more

Sweet Indulgence - Business hours as of 3.27.2023 - Desserts Near Me - Millbrae, California

On a hot day during the Milbrae Wine & Art festival we did not want to wait in line for a soda, wine or beer so we stumbled upon this place for some non-alcoholic refreshing watermelon juice, it is made fresh and will quench your thirst literally, drink it to fast you will get a brain freeze. the lady at the counter made our drink fresh, in plain sight you can see the watermelon she sliced it added ice and a lil water blended and was in our hands in less then 2 minutes of placing our order, this is something you can make at your own house but if your dying of thirst and you are trying to stay away from the alcoholic beverages during the festival this is the perfect place to visit drinks ***** refreshing and delicious price $ service **** quick and friendly ambiance **** clean read more

Sweet Indulgence - poster in front - Desserts Near Me - Millbrae, California

Decent place to come for desserts if you're not willing to venture far into San Mateo or San Francisco. This place gets hella packed so there could be a wait depending on what time you go. Luckily, I went with my cousin around 12 so there were tables open. As soon as we sat down, we were given tea and menus so yay. Their seats are weird... I don't like it. Immediately after sitting down, I felt short so I sat with my back straight the entire night. Bleh. Their menu is also loaded with many different items. I cannot tell you how many times I heard my cousin say, "Man... I don't know what I want" because she couldn't decide. I got their mango pudding with mango delight while my cousin got their crepe with green tea gelato and red bean. The crepe was crispy, just the way she liked it so she definitely enjoyed the whole thing. My mango pudding was also very good although the pomelo in it was sour and left a weird taste in my mouth. The tea helped wash it down. A worker came by occasionally to help refill our tea cups so that was nice of them. Overall, service was good. Not sure why they got some negative reviews. I felt like they were doing a good job in servicing people and the food was definitely satisfying. Can't wait to come back and try their other stuff. Notes: +Cash only +Pay at cash register read more

Sweet Indulgence - Mango pudding w/ mango delight~ - Desserts Near Me - Millbrae, California

Sweet Indulgence is a really cutesy place. They offer a nice selection of desserts and food. I've been here a few times with my friends and I have to say it's all just OK. CASH ONLY btw. Service has always been great but they seem short staffed... Mille crepe - Not great. The crepe seemed a bit thick. There was too much cream between the crepes that it slid apart. Pan Fried Ramen Instant Noodle with Garlic Wings - This was super dryyyy. And the taste was lacking. The wings to me were like soy sauce wings... Skippp Cassis - Not sure what I was getting myself into with this. The purple thing was ok but very mushy. The little smiley chocolate cup was sweet but the compote was too sour. Litchi Framboise - I liked this one because of the litchi mousse. Nice texture and smooth. All in all, they have cute presentation but could work on the taste factor. read more

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i came here with my gf for dessert after a scrumptious lunch 'cuz we needed just a little something sweet on our palettes. this little cafe is located in downtown millbrae...who knew there was a downtown millbrae? apparently the strip of broadway b/w victoria and taylor is known to locals as the downtown/bustling area since there's a ton of shoppes, local businesses, restaurants and cafes. we came on sat afternoon around 1500 and the cafe was fairly empty...good for us since we had a choice of seating and the full attention of the wait staff! i ordered the mille crepe cake which was a multi-layer cake with super thin slices sandwiched between vanilla bean custard. this was absolutely delicious! i took my time enjoying each bite of delicate, thin layers with creamy filling. my friend ordered the mango yogurt which was a pyramid-shaped cup filled with caramelized mango chunks, mango mousse, vanilla yogurt pudding, and mango compote. it was a beautifully crafted dessert with layers of vibrant colours and textures. i had a bite and it was silky smooth and heavenly! if you're a mango lover, this dessert is for you! the total was about $13 for both desserts, a little high for the quantity, but i imagine this was mostly due to the presentation and unique quality of the desserts. i did really appreciate the presentation and the taste was definitely outstanding. service was prompt and very friendly. there's a single stall restroom in the rear, key required for access. you can park on the street or in the city parking lot...there are some timed spaces, so just be sure to check, or risk getting a ticket! read more

I'm not sure what is up with the negative reviews. I thought this place was 5* all the way. My SF friend brought me here for desert while I was visiting town for a conference. The interior is bright and super clean. They also have several small sculptures/displays of traditional Asian street carts and dining scenes. The little sugarcane stall was absolutely adorable! A perfect replica of what you see in Asia. I was so sad they are not for sale :( . I first ordered the mango, black rice and coconut milk desert but ended up a bit disappointed because I thought this was a hot rather than a cold desert.... yes, even those of us seasoned by years of living in Asia still make booboos like this. I was presently surprised that staff let me order something else with zero hassle and no extra charge. Perfect. My next desert was black stick rice and taro. It was hot and just what I needed to warm up a cold SF winter night. read more

Sweet Indulgence - Black sticky rice, mango and coconut milk. This is a cold desert! - Desserts Near Me - Millbrae, California

Stopped in here for a quick snack. I got some charcoal coconut gelato and grapefruit tea. Both were really good! They have a wide assortment of desserts, with some really cool decorative cakes and desserts as well. The interior is pretty cool, and they provide complimentary hot tea. Overall for my first visit, I am a fan! It feels more of a local spot, so def check it out if you are in the area. read more

Smaller egg puff mold so don't expect a large portion. Crispy but not hot at all. Inside is not even warm. Very faint black sesame taste. One of the teacups leaked spilling water all over the table and ground. Double skin milk is okay. There should be a massive milk flavor which it lacks and a film of milk on top which it also lacks. It's all good since we're not in hk. read more

Order mango delight dessert with sago, asked for a bit more pomelo. Because it only came with two tiny pieces. The server snap back with, "we charge extra for it" with an attitude. I said....charge me and he had this look on his face like I was causing him more work. In this day an age...with business models like this, you ll be out of business soon. Maybe this is the reason why the business has only 3 stars. Will not be coming back again. read more

This used to be my number one spot for dessert in Millbrae and I generously gave them five stars... This place is super crowded, understaffed, and the food seems to be going downhill. I ordered my usual, Cantelope Sago and I noticed that it looked like it was sitting on the counter for a good ten-fifteen minutes because it was half melted. The sago used to be super yummy but I found it to be clumpy and had random black spots in some of them? My friend ordered a strawberry crepe and they said it would take 20-30 minutes... fine. It didn't come out until a good 40 minutes.. How hard is it to make a crepe? When she finally did get it, the outside of the crepe looked rubbery almost and inside was just a couple scoops of ice cream with only a few slices of strawberries on top and drenched in swirls of whipped creme. I love tea but it seemed like they weren't refilling. My friend had to go up to the counter and request for some. The waitress went behind the counter and then didn't show up with our tea for a couple of minutes later. Talk about good service. I guess the only reason why they're still surviving is because it's convenient and a great place to just talk as loud as possible. They need to make some big changes. read more

If you want authentic HK style desserts, this is the place on the Peninsular. They have a good selection of hot and cold desserts. A mouth watering selection of snacks and variety of drinks. The only down side is when they have their blenders going, it gets really noisy. read more

This place has great desserts, super rich and delicious, however quite expensive for what you're getting. Unfortunately, I didn't get to try their other desserts and we settled for the pre-made cakes and treats they had on the counter. This was mostly because we were rushed and also because their hours are operations lied to us! They said they opened at noon or so, and the doors didn't open until around 1pm. Wish we had more time to try the other things on the menu. The Tuxedo Papa was one of my favorites, because it had a pistachio mousse on top and a rich chocolate mousse on the bottom. It did come out to be around $6-7 and the portion was quite tiny. Not sure I would come back here again but worth a try if you're in the area! read more

Sweet Indulgence - Desserts Near Me - Millbrae, California

My friends and I have bought their cakes a few times including the "Red Berry Mousse, Yuzu Cream, and Almond Milk Sponge Cake" and "Matcha Mille Crêpes". I enjoy how these are thoughtful flavors that complement their bright presentations. Staff were excellent in trying to make sure our order would be on time. Be sure to make a request a few days in advance. They were kind enough to provide candles and cutlery. It helps to know their website for options are here: https://www.sweetindulgence.net/momo-patisserie-1 read more

This is a place I would have never walked into on my own. I had my friends bring me here and we tried a few things off the menu. I had the matcha slush with ice cream. Friend had a drink w aloe jelly, and ginger soup with an egg. Pictures posted. So good. Only con is this place is cash only- there are tons of atms nearby! read more

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