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    U :Dessert Story

    4.2 (1.2k reviews)
    Open 1:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Vanessa C.

    My friends surprised my fiancé and me with a birthday trip here to finally try the crepe cake because I've been wanting it forever, and it was such a fun experience. We all got the Thai tea crepe cake and it was so good. Definitely lived up to the hype. I also got the Thai tea, which was really good too. What made it even better was that one of my friends had secretly asked the staff if they could just bring our slices out with birthday candles, but they ended up going all out. They had the staff singing and played birthday music through the speakers. It was hilarious, unexpected, and honestly really sweet. It's a little pricey, but worth it for both the quality and the experience. There's plenty of indoor seating, the whole place has a really cool vibe inside, and we had such a great time. Definitely will be coming back :)

    Boba Thai Tea Bingsu
    Emely C.

    One of my go-to late night dessert spots in Berkeley. I really like coming here with friends when we want something sweet after dinner because the portions are pretty big and perfect for sharing. Their bingsu is honestly one of my favorites here it's shaved ice and it's super fluffy and creamy without feeling overly heavy. The presentation is also really cute and the desserts always come out looking so good. The service was fine overall The only thing I wasn't the biggest fan of was the Thai tea lava toast. The flavor and sauce were good, but the toast itself was a little on the drier side and I wish it tasted a bit fresher. Overall though it's still one of my favorite late night dessert spots in the area.

    Candy C.

    My first visit and it was love at first bite. We stopped in toward the end of the day, so the wait was minimal which is always a win. The Mango Sticky Rice Bingsu easily earns top marks. A beautifully layered bowl of Korean snow ice topped with fresh mango, house-made crumble, sticky rice, mango purée, and a drizzle of condensed milk. The textures and flavors come together effortlessly; so light, refreshing, and not overly sweet. Perfect for sharing, though you may not want to. The double fromage lychee cheesecake was pure bliss. Delicate, airy, and luxuriously creamy with a subtle lychee finish that keeps it feeling fresh. It strikes that rare balance of being rich without heaviness. Easily one of the better cheesecakes I've had in a while. Definitely a spot worth returning to.

    Mango Sticky Rice Bingsu
    Alex M.

    My friends and I returned to U:Dessert Story after a couple of years since our last visit, and this time around somehow topped our last experience. We arrived late after dinner, but the cafe was still packed around 8 PM. We were fortunately able to be seated right away. We were celebrating a birthday, so we ordered a few different desserts to try - mango sticky rice bingsu, Japanese yuzu cheesecake, and chocolate truffle cake - with a couple of sparklers to mark the occasion. Minutes after we had placed our order, the server brought out our treats with much fanfare and a celebratory birthday song - and the whole restaurant joined in the singing and clapping. I've tried the mango sticky rice bingsu before - it was as tasty and refreshing as I remembered it. While decadent, the yuzu cheesecake was pleasantly tart and refreshing and paired well with the matcha ice cream. I tried a bite of the chocolate truffle cake - it was super decadent. The cafe continued to stay packed throughout the evening - the line even stretched out the door as we were leaving. I'm sure we'll be back to celebrate the next birthday soon.

    Mixed appetizers
    Shirley C.

    Near Berkeley campus. Very busy Expect a wait Fresh desserts and drinks Not too sweet Instagram worthy

    Chocolate matcha lava cake
    Janice T.

    Visited around 7pm on a Sunday evening. There's only street parking so I had to circle the block a few times to find a spot. Unfortunately that's pretty normal in Berkeley but if you're on foot, the location is pretty great! Once inside, we were quickly given a table and ordered through the QR code. There was a good variety of Asian inspired crepe cakes, bingsu options, and drinks! I was torn between ordering a dessert or a drink and opted for the Matcha chocolate lava cake ($16) since I wasn't planning on consuming everything and wasn't sure whether a drink could be packed to go. The atmosphere was pretty relaxing. A lot of tables were filled and the decor was welcoming. There seemed to be a lot of people doing pick up orders as well. It took about 15-20 minutes for my dessert to arrive which felt a bit long but it wasn't a huge issue. The presentation of the food was lovely and I was happy that the taste was great as well. Cutting into the cake released a surprise stream of both molten chocolate and matcha. I had thought it would only be chocolate and the addition of the matcha cut through the sweetness of the molten chocolate. The matcha taste was not gritty or bitter. The cake was warm, moist, and not overly sweet. I liked the inclusion of the strawberries as a palette cleanser. The only drawback is that the matcha ice cream itself was just sweet and lacked any matcha flavor. Overall, I would return! The food options are enticing and the atmosphere was great. We were there for about an hour and we never felt pressured to hurry up and leave. Many of the surrounding tables were there for a while as well. It's a great place to catch up with friends while enjoying a bite after dinner. I hope to try the Oolong Lychee float in the future.

    Livia K.

    Very cute place for tropical desserts! Just about every table was celebrating birthdays that evening. We enjoyed the desserts.

    salted egg yolk toast
    Sharon H.

    As someone who loves salted egg yolk, udessert is the only place who has created such a nice, unique salted egg yolk custard sauce with buttered toast. I love this dessert so much and I always crave it. The last time I came here I cried tears from how good it was LMAO Service was good. They serve the food pretty quickly for being so busy at night Ambiance is cute! Good spot for dates, family, and friends

    Mango Sticky Rice Bingsu
    Mary A.

    Been coming to this place since COVID era. Always love the desserts, they taste as good as they look. Service us great. Ambiance is great and cozy. I always feel relaxed and NOT rushed so that is a plus. Will be back!

    Brian K.

    OK, waaaay better in the restaurant. Super good. Loved everything we got. We had the pandan crepe cake, the salted egg yolk toast, the mango sticky rice bingsoo and the milk tea. The milk tea was the weakest thing, but overall everything was good and the restaurant had a nice vibe. The service was really fast and it was easy to order with the tablet. Would definitely go again.

    Ube Biscoff Bingsu
    Abigail N.

    I came here for dessert at the end of a date. The music and lighting and ambiance inside created a fun party vibe, which I very much enjoyed. The service was fast and the food was good! Once seated, we ordered through scanning the QR code and using the website portal for our table. I like that method especially when I can order fancy boba-like drinks that need me to specify sweetness level, ice level, any milk substitutes, etc. it's a very convenient way to order. We ordered the Ube and Mango snows, which were big enough for us to share, but we ordered one each because we wanted to be over the top. I think, in the future, we will just split one snow between two people. Ordering one a pop was also quite pricy. Two snows and two fancy drinks ran up a relatively high bill for a desert order; I definitely consider this place ti be on the pricier side. But that what you get with good location and ambiance. I highly recommend the tiramisu latte! It totally tasted and looked like tiramisu. It was a really fun drink.

    Oreo croffle.
    James Y.

    Our dessert story, after having ramen from across the street, was very random. We actually wanted gelato but opted for U:Dessert Story. So, I guess didn't really have any expectations other than to just have a sweet treat. We were pleasantly surprised. You order from a QR code, but pay with the server. Only 1 server during our visit, and very busy. I know we're in the Bay Area, but these prices at U:Dessert Story are very high. Looking at the menu, I was just wondering how they're justifying these prices. Now, that said, the quality and how these desserts were crafted are very good. Thought can sense that (from the two we ordered), there was thought put into the dishes to make them work. The ingredients felt like they were well sourced, and what we ordered were very tasty. And as to the two we ordered, one was worth its price (barely), the other probably not. We ordered the Strawberry Bingsoo. I've had many bingsoos before, most were just okay. This one took me on another level of bingsoo that I haven't experienced. This was simply that good. The shaved ice could have been finer, but I think if it was, the toppings wouldn't have held up as well. Hints of yogurt and almond really makes this dish. The strawberry bingsoo, at $16, it was just worth its price. We also ordered the Oreo croffle. Well made. Ingredients came together with the toppings. Very enjoyable, but at $9 each, this one I didn't feel like was worth the price. Street parking may be tricky. Free on Sundays.

    Strawberry cheesecake with coconut and mango ice cream
    Janelle N.

    I LOVE THIS PLACE. I always go here with my friends and family for dessert. The tables are spaced out and it is always busy. However, seating is fast. Service is so good, they constantly check on you no matter how busy it is. I love the decor and it is a great place for a little girls day or even a date! All the desserts are the perfect amount of sweetness. I suggest the bingsu or the toast, those are my absolute favorite. I have yet to try the drinks but they look sooo good. 10/10 recommend coming here.

    Thai Tea Lava Toast and black sesame mochi milk tea

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    Do they allow dog on the patio?

    Yes.

    How much waffle mix is in the to go waffle mix?

    You can make 5-6 waffles per 1 bag.

    Is this a good spot to get some work on the computer done?

    During the day (on weekdays), yes. I saw a couple people doing work with no problems. However at night and in the weekends, they get extremely busy. It would be way too loud in there to get work done, plus you might feel rushed because of how many… Read more

    Do you offer reservation like other location?

    Did not have to reserve when I went! Did not see an option to.

    Do you have gluten free options?

    Yes! You can always order bingsoo (shaved ice) which won't necessarily have gluten toppings on it.

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