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    Re velvet and raspberry lemon (It doesn't come with the vase and filler) Tiffany blue
    Mindy C.

    Big "thank you" to Kathy for making my cakepops for my birthday on such a short notice! They came out to be perfect - EXACTLY the way I imagined/wanted! I looked up a lot of the custom cake places for my birthday cake 4 days before my birthday party. (I know, it's my fault for giving such a short notice, because it's wedding season, a lot of the places don't take appointments now.) Through yelp, I found Kathy's kakes - I read through a few reviews and looked through a few pictures, and decided to give Kathy a call. I wanted 2 dozens cake pops, both with swirls on top. 1 dozen tiffany blue color base with white swirl - raspberry lemon. 1 dozen white color base with tiffany blue swirl - red velvet. I put in the order, and picked all of them up on Saturday (2 days later). They looked absolutely amazing! I couldn't believe it! I'm very particular with things I want/like and I was so stunned when I opened the box and saw the beautiful cakepops. My party was on Sunday (1day after). The cakepops were moist and delicious. They were individually wrapped and boxed together. All my guests loved it, especially the red velvet ones! It was definitely one of the best party favors I had. Kathy was quick with responses, attentive and nice about the order information, and very great at what she does! The price was very reasonable with the quality of the product. I previously found another shop for 35 dollars a dozen(basic) but if you wanted swirls or toppings it goes up to 60 dollars a dozen. So when I found out the price for Kathy's Kakes (24 dollars per dozen), I was very happy. :) Thank you Kathy! Can't wait to order some more soon!

    Cute box with cute cake pops!
    Adele F.

    I. LOVE. CAKE. POPS. Actually, Kathy's Kakes was my first experience with cake pops, and what a darn good experience it was! I bought the $12 for a dozen LivingSocial deal a while back, and I found the perfect opportunity to redeem it. I emailed Kathy on Monday for one dozen regular cake pops (half white chocolate, half red velvet) and requested them for Saturday. She confirmed my order and arranged the pick-up time for 11 AM at Sunset Stationers. Saturday morning, I picked up a cute box of 12 precious cake pops, each individually wrapped. The white chocolate cake pops were wonderfully sweet: rich, dense vanilla cake surrounded by a sweet white chocolate coating. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/kathys-kakes-san-francisco-2?select=LToMGaRAlYr96t4W0zwSNw#wS_cRQ_fsNFIuxcdAe0rDw) From the looks of it, the cake pop is held together with butter--mmmmmm. But my favorite (of 2 haha) was the red velvet. I think it's a yellow cake dyed red, surrounded by the same white chocolate coating and topped with red sprinkles. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/kathys-kakes-san-francisco-2?select=LToMGaRAlYr96t4W0zwSNw#-djSHyOvcytJFMgucuD23A) The cake is not as sweet, which better complements the sweet outer coating of the cake pop. The cake pops were delicious and well-presented, which made them a hit among the recipients. Thanks Kathy!

    Vanilla Cake Pop
    Amy D.

    I purchased a Livingsocial for Kathy's Kakes, and emailed her to place my order. For a dozen cake pops, you can choose up to 2 flavors, but since I had a deal I could only choose from Red Velvet, Vanilla, and Chocolate. I opted to go with Vanilla and Chocolate since I am over the whole Red Velvet craze, and prefer to avoid food coloring in desserts. Kathy was responsive and emailed me back right away to set up a time and place to pick up the cake pops. They were ready when promised, and everyone oohed and aahed over the presentation of it. I only tried the Vanilla (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/kathys-kakes-san-francisco-2?select=ECWJEzQXfm02vjNRWhIFsA#ECWJEzQXfm02vjNRWhIFsA), but it was really, really sweet. I actually cut it up into little pieces and only ate maybe 1/4 of the pop, but my teeth almost started aching. However, someone else tried the chocolate flavor and really enjoyed that one, but did say it was very rich. I don't think cake pops are for me, but if you enjoy them, please give Kathy a try!

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    I found Kathy in yelp and was extremely happy with my order. Kathy was able to provide 26 cake pops within the 48hr notice. They were delicious and will definitely order again. Tina

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    A Buttercup Dessert House

    4.3(248 reviews)
    4.8 kmMission
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    Although they don't serve variations of buttercups, A Buttercup is one of the few dessert houses…read moreoffering Taiwanese-style treats like Bingsoo, Milk Bread Toast, and other Asian fusion creations. I'm always hunting for spots like this because I have a weakness for those over-the-top, Instagram-worthy desserts that look like diabetes in a dish. Like most places in this genre, A Buttercup is small, modern, and minimalist with limited seating. If you plan to go, aim for off-hours unless you enjoy waiting in line for sugar. The decor is cute and trendy, perfect for photos if that's part of your dessert ritual. As they say, "you eat with your eyes first," and when it comes to presentation, this place definitely gets an A+. The desserts look stunning and set high expectations. Unfortunately, that's where things started to crumble. It's like going to see your favorite artist live. You've watched the videos, memorized the songs, and paid for the experience. But instead of the electric performance you imagined, you get someone lip-syncing and barely connecting with the crowd. That was this place in dessert form. We ordered the Mango Bingsoo on our first visit, and when it arrived, we were surprised by how small the portion was. The guy next to us even looked over and said, "Whatever that is, I'm getting that next time." He shouldn't have. The Bingsoo looked great but was bland, and the "snow" was more chunky ice than soft shave. The Thai Tea Roti was also not what I expected. It came with Thai tea ice cream and sauce alongside a roti that was fried to a crunch. Interesting idea, just not the best execution. The sauce and ice cream needed a stronger Thai tea flavor to balance the crispy roti, and the flavors never quite came together. Overall, A Buttercup nails the aesthetics but misses the flavor. If you're here for the photos, you'll be happy. If you're here for the taste, you'll leave with a full camera roll and an unsatisfied sweet tooth.

    We got the pandan roti, which was fantastic! The roti itself was super flaky and crispy, and I…read moreloved the combo of the roti + spoonful of ice cream with a bit of the pandan drizzle. The coconut strips were also the perfect addition. Super decadent and overall the perfect sweet treat I agree with the other reviews that portions + presentation are a bit disappointing, but it was still undeniably tasty food

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    NaYa Dessert Cafe

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    4.1(788 reviews)
    4.8 kmHayes Valley
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    Vegetarian friendly
    Vegan friendly

    This is my third time coming here and I'm a fan every time!…read more Hokkaido Mille Crepe Cake is my favorite. It's not too sweet and I love the texture and layers. Kaya Pandan Toast is my second favorite. I'm a fan of the bread and how the ice cream mixes with it. Mango Tango is pretty good. Good mango flavor, a good mango bingsoo. The Black Thai tea crepe has a really good tea flavor. The Thai Tea flavor comes out really well. The Japanese Crepe with condensed milk and Oreo was alright. Definitely a lot more interesting and better desserts. They were sold out of the Hokkaido crepe cake another time. 6:45 PM on a Sunday. Never had that happen before. Got the Thai crepe cake instead, which was the only cake not sold out. I like the Hokkaido more. Overall, the dessert is not too sweet! Service is solid. Nothing too crazy or attentive, just average. When it's crowded, the food does take a bit to come. Can get crowded but overall a cute location to eat in. Food is definitely very shareable and I'd recommend sharing with a few people.

    THE LAVA CAKE IS 10/10. TO DIE FOR. SO FUDGY NOT GOOEY. DELICIOUS…read more thai tea latte is a pass. 3/10. tastes like milk. naught good Milk tea Bingsu 7.5. pretty yum. more slushy than bingsu tho. staff is quick. ambiance is light talking. usually a wait during evenings.

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    Dandelion Chocolate - Iced Chocolate Chai and Chocolate Milk

    Dandelion Chocolate

    4.4(1.9k reviews)
    4.7 kmMission
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    Had an absolutely amazing time in the chocolate making class with Graham and enjoyed delicious…read moredrinks and pastries from the cafe. Would highly recommend paying the factory a visit!

    While I appreciate fine chocolate, I'm no connoisseur when it comes to top-tier craft chocolate. I…read morejust know Dandelion by their lofty reputation and that it rests on their approach, a pure mix of cocoa beans and sugar without the need of extra cocoa butter. Last year I saw how insanely popular their Tokyo store was, so I finally tried this cafe for the first time because it was unusually empty as I was passing by. I had no idea what to order because the menu wasn't conspicuous to virginal visitors. Only later did I notice the drink menu on the left wall. The openly exposed desserts are what really caught my eye first. I decided to order the $6.75 Frozen Hot Chocolate because it frankly reminded me of the decadent monstrosities at the legendary Serendipity 3 in Manhattan's Midtown East (Photo 8). It was similar but not nearly as huge of pricy. I liked it a lot though with a generous dollop of whipped cream, it was more a mid-afternoon dessert. That should've been enough, but the confections on display were too inviting. Filled with 70% Takyikrom and Ghana chocolate ganache, the $8 Apple Donut was freckled with candied apple bits and tossed in spiced sugar (Photo 9). Delightfully decadent. FOOD / DRINK - 5 stars...definitely in a class by itself AMBIANCE - 4 stars..,I sat at the solitary counter that provided a view of their prep area SERVICE - 4 stars...they appear to work efficiently together TOTAL - 5 stars...when you feel deserving of the decadence RELATED - Exploring the Mission? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/8atEsCvE8x

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    Dandelion Chocolate - European drinking chocolate

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    Maruwu Seicha - mango matcha latte (10/2024)

    Maruwu Seicha

    4.3(711 reviews)
    4.8 kmJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights
    $$
    Women-owned & operated
    Certified professionals

    Japantown in San Francisco has many good places to grab a drink. There are bars ( not sushi bars)…read moreto grab a drink like the Bar at Hotel Kabuki or MacGuffins Bar inside the AMC Kabuki theater. When I am looking for a nonalcoholic drink in Japantown I gravitate to my favorite type of beverage. Don Juan de la matcha is always in search of matcha especially in Japantown. Walking through the West Mall in Japan Center Mall I landed at Maruwu Seicha. On a Spring sunny stroll in San Francisco in Japantown I ended up planted in line at Maruwu Seicha for some premium matcha. You will see different varieties of matcha like the pistachio matcha latte along with their strawberry matcha latte . They also serve matcha gelato and classic matcha latte with soft serve. You can order the matcha soft serve on a flakey cone like some in SF. I decided to try their purple yam drink also known as the Hawaiian Ube Matcha latte Max. It was refreshing and not too sweet and it had a smooth taste. I then ordered the cheese tart. It was a little cheesy but a bit flakey like some in SF ( It's national cheese day). It was also savory and tasty. I then had to try their Ube tart. The purple tart was a bit sweet and a was deliciousness and a bit creamy and flakey. Overall a great place to enjoy some authentic matcha. On a Spring stroll in the sun with Don Juan de la matcha in San Francisco walking on Post street past "Mount Zion" a few blocks over in the Japan Center is matcha worth "tryin "and it got good authentic matcha I ain't "lying "and it has Ube flavor that's "Hawaiian" The atmosphere at the Japan Center is "magnetic" come get the the real matcha which is premium and "authentic" and not med like in mediocre which is "generic"a few sips of the Maruwu Seicha matcha you will start feeling "energetic "

    I visited on a Saturday in the early morning…read more There wasn't a wait when I arrived but there was a wait soon after. There is a kiosk to order - I ordered the strawberry matcha with 0% sweet The matcha was strong and good quality, strawberry was delicious and complimented the matcha well, since it was sweet. This was probably the best matcha I've had so far in the Bay Area There are tables outside the store to sit and enjoy your drink. Overall a good find! Definitely recommend going here for good quality matcha

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    Maruwu Seicha - Hōjicha Latte Cheese Foam, 1/2 sweet ($6.30)

    Hōjicha Latte Cheese Foam, 1/2 sweet ($6.30)

    Maruwu Seicha - Matcha + Hokkaido Milk Swirl Soft Serve and Matcha Tea with Snow Top

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    Kiss Of Matcha

    4.3(583 reviews)
    2.7 kmInner Richmond
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    Stopped by Kiss of Matcha for an afternoon pick-me-up and ordered the jasmine matcha latte. The…read moredrink came out surprisingly fast and was smooth, refreshing, and well balanced. The café had a cozy atmosphere and wasn't too crowded when I visited, making it a great spot to relax for a bit. I've tried quite a few matcha spots around the Bay Area, and Kiss of Matcha continues to be one of my favorites. Definitely a place I'll keep coming back to.

    During the AAPI Community Celebration - Activate the Best of Clement (05/29/2026, 1:30 PM-4:30 PM),…read morelocal businesses in the Richmond District offered promotional discounts and specials. This was my first time visiting Kiss of Matcha on Clement Street. The promotion was Buy One Get One Free Matcha Soft Serve (same item). I got two Matcha Soft Serves in a cup ($6.57) since my friends didn't want matcha. It felt like eating a double serving. I had never tried matcha soft serve before, and it was refreshing--perfect for a day that was neither too cold nor too hot. I was a little worried that eating that much matcha might keep me awake all night, but that wasn't the case, and I was glad. I would come back again, especially if they have another ice cream promotion in the future. Hopefully there will be another similar community event in the future.

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    Kiss Of Matcha - Uji Matcha Latte, Matcha Frappe

    Uji Matcha Latte, Matcha Frappe

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    Powder - regular Strawberry with passionfruit glaze and condensed milk (09/2024)

    Powder

    4.4(837 reviews)
    3.6 kmLower Haight
    $$

    Delicious, and this place blew my mind when I tried it out…read more First off, very surprised at all the flavors you can get and try, including horchata, Thai tea, and ube! To be honest, when I came here, I did not expect much. I typically am not the type to get snow or anything icy, since it is not the first thing that comes to my mind when it comes to dessert, but I am so glad I got to experience this. When I came on a Wednesday night, it was not too busy, and my friend and I were able to get our food within 10 minutes. The spot itself is pretty small, with not a lot of seating, but some limited spots outside. I got the black sesame with condensed milk, and my friend got the mexican hot chocolate. What makes this place stand out so much is the texture of the dessert, which was fluffy, soft, and melted in your mouth. Overall, I want to come here again and try the other flavors!

    Came by on a Wednesday and this little hole-in-the-wall shop is so adorable. There's a small bench…read moreinside for seating but otherwise there are also a few tables out front! I got the pina colada flavor with passionfruit drizzle and my friend got the guava with sprinkles. We both got kid sizes which costs $6 and the toppings are either $0.75 or $1.25 depending on which one you get. The pina colada flavor was not too sweet, and refreshing. The texture of the shaved ice is amazing. It's so fluffy, smooth, and completely melts in your mouth with ease. No ice crystals are anything! Probably one of the best shaved ice textures I've tried thus far! The passionfruit drizzle had a nice tartness though I am not sure it was worth the $1.25 and it was a bit too tart to pair with the pina colada in my opinion. I tried some of my friend's guava and it was superb as well. More dairy flavor since it wasn't a vegan flavor like the pina colada so it was a bit more rich which is nice. I like that there are non-dairy options and would love to come back and try the other flavors!

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    Powder - Matcha Green Tea w/ mochi

    Matcha Green Tea w/ mochi

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    Matcha with strawberries

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