Extraordinary Desserts
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2929 Fifth Ave., Hillcrest San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 294-2132 Map
1430 Union St., Little Italy San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 294-7001 Map
Extraordinary Desserts makes a perfect after-dinner or late-evening destination to satisfy one’s sweet tooth. Typically about $10-$15 per person for a pastry or piece of cake and a drink, it’s not necessarily for every day, but every dessert there we’ve tried has been wonderful, so it’s definitely worth the money.
Extraordinary Desserts has an amazing selection of teas that are all mixed by hand, and an excellent selection of coffee drinks. My favorite is the Valrohna chocolate mocha; Kristin likes the “Chocolate Mint” and “Lover Girl” teas.
Desserts come in a wide range of styles and flavors; they always have something chocolatey, something fruity, something pastry, and sometimes a mix of each. Every night finds a different menu of special items, often served with their flavorful ice cream/gelatos on the side.
Whenever one goes, there’s always a line and both inside and out are usually crowded, but it’s not too difficult to find a table, and the line usually doesn’t last more than ten minutes.
The restaurant does an excellent job of packing orders to go; they even include cups of the various dessert sauces that would come with one’s order to garnish the plate.
Atmospherically, it’s a great place to sit and chat over food and a drink; during the summer, the outside seating is wonderful, and the inside is decorated with owner Karen Krasne’s collected object d’art, some of which are also offered for sale.
Overall, Extraordinary Desserts provides a tasty treat that, while not something one can do every night for just dessert, provides a tasty treat that’s worth the amount paid.
