Dish ranking
Best desserts in San Francisco
11 desserts from 8 restaurants, ranked by 39 recorded votes.
Dessert is the course most often skipped and most often regretted. These are the ones worth staying for.
In San Francisco the highest recorded total belongs to Lemon Cream Tart at Tartine Bakery, with 11 votes. Every row below links to the dish page, where you can see the other dishes at that restaurant and add your own vote.
Recorded totals include starter data and votes from members and guests. They are not counts of verified diners or star ratings. How rankings work
The ranking
- 1Lemon Cream TartTartine Bakery11 votes
- 2Seasonal DessertRich Table10 votes
- 3Frangipane TartTartine Bakery9 votes
- 4Smoked Salmon TartineOuterlandsThick-cut, house-smoked salmon on toasted levain bread with dill cream cheese, capers, and pickled red onions.2 votes
- 5Wild Mushroom TartBirdsongA flaky pastry tart filled with a medley of wild local mushrooms, Gruyère cheese, and fresh thyme, served with a side salad.2 votes
- 6Artichoke and Goat Cheese TartAbacáFlaky pastry tart filled with tender artichoke hearts, tangy goat cheese, and fresh herbs, baked until golden brown.1 votes
- 7Dutch PancakeOuterlandsA giant, fluffy pancake baked in a cast-iron skillet, served with seasonal fruit and real maple syrup.1 votes
- 8Market Vegetable TartThe ProgressFlaky pastry crust filled with a medley of seasonal vegetables and herbed goat cheese. A vibrant vegetarian delight.1 votes
- 9Meyer Lemon Meringue PieAbacáA bright and zesty Meyer lemon custard topped with a towering, perfectly browned meringue on a buttery shortbread crust.1 votes
- 10Praline Bread PuddingBrenda's French Soul FoodWarm, custardy bread pudding drizzled with a sweet and nutty praline sauce. A classic Southern dessert.1 votes
- 11Eight Treasure Ice CreamBenuA sophisticated dessert featuring an ice cream base infused with eight traditional Chinese treasures, offering a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.0 votes
How to order desserts well
- Ask which dessert is made in-house, bought-in cakes are common.
- Order the regional classic first: pastel de nata in Lisbon, cannoli in Sicily.
- Share two desserts instead of one each; portions are usually built for it.
Desserts in San Francisco: common questions
- What are the best desserts in San Francisco?
- The highest recorded total is for Lemon Cream Tart at Tartine Bakery first, with 11 votes. The full ranking above covers 11 desserts across 8 San Francisco restaurants and updates as recorded totals change.
- How is this San Francisco ranking decided?
- Dishes are ordered by recorded totals, including starter data, member votes and guest votes. This is not a star rating or a survey of verified diners.
- Can I add a dessert that is missing?
- Yes. Open the restaurant page, add the dish, and it enters this ranking once it is approved and matches this category.