When dining in San Diego, one should never miss having dessert. San Diego is teeming with culinary talent that could rival any city that boasts of the best sweets. From traditional pies and cakes, to cutie-patootie cupcakes and cakepops, up to the eclectic, and delicate desserts that represent expertise, creativity, and ingenuity of the dessert-maker.
In its, official website the San Diego Tourism Authority takes pride in their county’s food scene. “Called one of “America’s best cities for foodies,” by Travel & Leisure Magazine, San Diego’s food scene is a burgeoning, vibrant mix of locally inspired flavors, from delightfully simple to sophisticatedly artful.”
To truly experience the sweetness and further explore the food scene in this city, here are some of the best desserts within the city:
- Yodel – The Yodel from Juniper and Ivy is a feast not just for the tummy, but also for the eyes. The very beautiful presentation of this dessert definitely foretells a unique experience for the palate. The Yodel is an intricately prepared dessert, which is made of Devil’s Food Cake, filled with strawberries and hazelnut brittle, shaped into a long log using liquid nitrogen.
- Ice Cream Filled Donuts – This is a must try especially for doughnut lovers! Who would not want to sink their teeth unto a piping hot donut with freezing ice cream in his chosen flavor! Baked Bear is definitely a must try.
- Gelato – The Chocolat Cremerie is hands-down the best place to have Gelato in the whole San Diego County. USA Today’s 10 Best Touted Gelatos in this place as one of the best. “Gelato flavors include multiple chocolates, mango, basil lemon, honey and poppy seed cream and more. Know that the ingredients are top-of-the-line and recipes formulated after years of research. The reviews don’t lie with even people who have spent loads of time in Italy singing this bistro’s praises.”
- Chocolate Mousse Bon bon – This dessert is best ordered at Humphrey’s – and it is just a sweet gastronomic treat! San Diego Magazine has included it in its list of best desserts in San Diego, California. “It has the special distinction of being the only item with a permanent spot on the dessert tray at Humphrey’s, and we can understand why. The classic chocolate mousse bon bon contains a brandied cherry and comes with a rich vanilla bean crème Anglaise and fresh fruit.” Humphrey’s is located in Point Loma.
When in San Diego, never miss dessert for the world! It has the best the whole state of California to offer.