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    Figaro Dessert Cafe

    4.0 (721 reviews)
    InexpensiveDesserts, Gelato, Creperies
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Stanislav P.

    Best crepes in California, hands down! Fast service, great prices, and amazing quality. Huge thanks to Amal for the outstanding service. Highly recommend!

    Candace C.

    After a nice dinner in the Hill Crest area, I was on the hunt for a good, local dessert. Thanks to Yelp (my foodie GPS), Figaro was less than two blocks from me. I instantly lovely the dramatic, black walls; it gave the space a cozy, trendy, after 5 ambiance. The dessert cases were filled with colorful goodies and in a rush I chose the milk and berries cake and the spicy chocolate ice cream. The cake reminded me somewhat of Whole Foods' chantilly cake: light, not overly sweet, fresh fruit, and the perfect amount of flavor in the cake and cream. Stephanie was helpful as I had to make a selection when so many looked delicious.

    Mango Strawberry Cheesecake
    Frankie M.

    This place is AMAZING! Been coming here for years! Known for their desserts, specialty coffee, gelato and crepes! They have some of the most unique gourmet desserts and artisan gelato selection in San Diego! Hands down! Service is always exceptional. The cafe is small, but quaint. Plenty of seating areas outside on the patio. And there's always a wide selection of delicious treats! This time around we tried the mango strawberry cheesecake, the strawberry panna cotta, and a slice of carrot cake and coconut cream cake. All were very delicious! We capped off the evening with a Mexican mocha and white chocolate mocha! Both were very tasteful! Highly recommend this spot! You will not be disappointed!

    Pistachio Strawberry (Gluten Free), Mango Strawberry Cheesecake, Tiramisu Cake.
    Jennifer N.

    AMBIANCE: Small little dessert place we tried after eating brunch in the area. There are many eateries nearby in north park. It's all street parking, but there is a paid parking garage nearby. There's usually more parking around vons area, a few blocks up. SERVICE: You order, pay, and then get your food. The waitresses are nice. We got everything pretty quickly. Sat on the large hardwood table in the back near the restrooms. FOOD: The desserts are very cute and pretty. We tried the pistachio strawberry, mango strawberry cheesecake, tiramisu, and vanilla latte. Everything was just ok. The mousse part of the cake was the best part. The breading for the mango strawberry was a bit dry. My least favorite part of the desserts with "strawberry" was that it tasted like a coagulated clumb of jam and was too overpowering over what should be the pistachio and/or mango. Loved the vanilla latte - quite perfect with the desserts.

    Imee C.

    Stopped by here after brunch to get some goodies. Had the passion fruit tart, mango strawberry cheesecake, and pistachios tart. They were all great and not too sweet, which made it perfect.

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    Perla R.

    Stopped in to try a pastry, they had quite a selection in the case and all were so beautiful! I tried the pistachio strawberry individual cake and it was yummy the pistachio mousse was very light and it had strawberry jelly with white cake inside. We also tried a slice of the German chocolate cake and to be honest it wasn't our favorite it was very dense & dry but so many varieties and flavors that I will definitely come back to try! Staff was very friendly!

    Blackberry Lavender and Pistachio Strawberry (Gluten Free)
    Kalina I.

    Fun little spot to get some cute desserts. Service was great. Super helpful cashier who explained everything that you'd want to know as a first time visitor. Quick service. Cakes are expensive but they are beautifully made. Pistachio is said to be the number one most people choose but It wasn't great. The cake inside was dry and it was overpoweringly sweet. Paired with a black coffee or tea would likely balance it out though. The blackberry lavender on the otherhand was delicious. Really liked the flavor.

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    Vaibhav M.

    I ordered German cake slice, which was not at all tasty n worth the price. Even the size was pretty small. Won't recommend this bakery to anyone.

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    David K.

    Figaro Dessert Café in North Park is a sweet little gem. The moment you walk in, you're greeted by a colorful display of desserts of all shapes and sizes - - it almost impossible to choose just one. Their gelato case is packed with a wide selection of flavors--there's bound to be something in that case you are going to love. The coffee is excellent too, strong and smooth enough to stand on its own or pair perfectly with a treat. And speaking of treats - pup-cup approved. Service is top notch - and they give great recommendations if you get stuck at the cake case. If you sit outside on the patio, you get the added bonus of great people‑watching while you enjoy your dessert. A perfect spot for a meetup with friends!

    Latasha H.

    This dessert café is absolutely amazing! The selection of sweets is impressive -- almost too good to choose from. We sampled the carrot cake, Oreo cheesecake, and Snickers cheesecake, and each one was perfectly made: moist, creamy, and full of flavor. The café also offers a great variety of options, including coffee, lattes, sorbet, cakes, brownies, and macarons. Whether you're a cheesecake lover or just have a sweet tooth, there's something here for everyone. A must-visit dessert destination! Awesome staff, the young man was amazing.

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    Elisa N.

    FIGARO DESSERT CAFE! This place is a must try if you're in the area of North Park! My mentor brought me here, and it was tremendous, the different type of art dessert items, so detailed and very well presented. They also have a selection of gelato/ice cream, I loved the nutella one, which they didn't have the second time i went here! Highly recommend any flavors. Prices can be expensive, but it's worth for what you get. About $7 for a scoop of ice cream and $10 for pastries. Worth it! Parking can be a massacre, i'd recommend finding street! Overall, i'd stop by this place again. The only thing is that service is forever, they take a while, definitely need more people to help out the store. The ambiance is dark and great vibes, limited to three seating tables.

    Monica R.

    Tasty desserts just a little over priced. They have pastries, gelato and cakes. The ambiance is great with plenty of seating outside and inside. The restrooms are clean and the overall place looks nicely maintained.

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    michelle s.

    Oh my gosh, I'm such a fatty came here just to get my friend. A treat ended up taking a peanut butter bar and a turtle caramel cheesecake which once I got home, I absolutely love my friends did get a Figaro ice cream and my other friend ended up being another sort of cheesecake which is very good we got so much stuff. I forgot to take a picture because I was so hungry to eat something savory but the service was absolutely great. It's a very small place so the ambience is whatever it's not really much of like a place to sit inside it's kinda hot anyways but outside it's kind of cool on a cold day. Loved it will be back.

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    I was really excited to try this ice cream shop after seeing it all over Instagram and TikTok…read more Everyone seemed to be calling it one of the best ice cream spots in San Diego, and after finally trying it for myself, I completely understand the hype. We waited nearly an hour and a half, close to two hours, in line near closing time. It was freezing outside, and there were definitely moments when we questioned whether it was worth it. Looking back, I can honestly say it was. One thing that immediately stood out was the service. The staff continuously came through the line offering samples, explaining the different flavors, sharing how some of them were created, and helping people decide what they might enjoy before reaching the counter. It made the long wait feel much more manageable and showed how much they genuinely care about the customer experience. When it was finally our turn, I was completely overwhelmed in the best way possible. Every flavor I sampled seemed better than the last. Even the flavors I was convinced I would not like ended up surprising me and becoming some of my favorites. The creativity, quality, and balance of flavors were honestly impressive. Everything tasted unique, thoughtful, and incredibly well executed. My friends and I spent so much time trying to decide which flavors to choose because there were simply too many good options. That is not a problem I usually have at an ice cream shop. The only thing I regret is not ordering a bigger size. The moment I finished my ice cream, I wished I had gotten a larger cup or cone because it was that good. This place is truly a gem. I would love to see them expand beyond San Diego because I have no doubt they would be just as successful in Los Angeles and Orange County. While I hope the line is a little shorter next time, I would absolutely come back and wait for this ice cream again. It was one of the most memorable desserts I have had in a long time.

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    My daughter and I came here for a sweet treat after our Mother's Day brunch. We shared a medium cup…read morewith coffee hazelnut with salted caramel and banana walnut brownie. These 2 flavors were the perfect combo! It's interesting how the shop sold gelato and pizza. There was a large assortment of different types of pizzas that looked quite tasty, but we were stuffed. We were very happy with our gelato though! The space was rather small, but there was a long hightop table along the wall inside and stools, as well as some small tables and chairs in the front of the shop. It's not the prettiest place, but the gelato was good.

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