Been wanting to try this FOREVER and finally got a chance to. I heard lots about the mango tango and honestly thought the mango would be the main part of the dish that I'd like but WOW that ice was top tier did not know it can be so good. Also did not expect to like the sticky rice but that too was a hit. They said they were out of the big size so they gave us the smaller one which is good for two people. Definitely coming back and honestly will try other stuff here too next time. read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - Mango Tango - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Naya Cafe has some of the best shaved ice I've had in the city! I swung by with friends after grabbing lunch. The shop is small and cute, and we were able to quickly find seating. Service was nice and prompt. We ordered one of their new items. The salted duck egg bingsoo, as well as a Thai tea lava cake. The Thai tea lava cake was rich and cocoa-y, pairing so well with the Thai tea ice cream. The star of the show, however, was definitely the shaved ice. The portion size was nice and large, and the mochi on top was so soft and chewy. The salted duck egg topping tasted like the filling in the lava egg yolk buns from dim sum, so earthy and rich and sweet with a perfect umami hit. It paired perfectly with the milky, not too sweet shaved ice. I love salted duck yolk everything and this is yet another item to add to that list! Naya is a bit pricy but so worth it for that bingsoo. read more

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We came on a Tuesday night after 10pm, and that it was still so busy. We ended up waiting about 20 minutes for a table. The place was lively and packed. The service was just okay. It wasn't the warmest, but it was quick and efficient, which makes sense considering how many customers they were serving. The bingsoo was smaller than I expected, but it tasted good. We also ordered the salted egg toast, and I'd definitely recommend it if you're a salted egg fan. Overall, the desserts were solid, but I did feel they were a little pricey for the portion size, especially the bingsoo. I'd come back if I was craving dessert late at night, but I'd probably avoid the busiest hours. read more

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Pretty pricey for the portions, with most choices sitting at $15-20 for a single small dessert. Tried the mango tango bingsu and the thai tea toast. Mango tango bingsu was alright, didn't feel like the flavors were really incorporated into the binsu. It was more like a milk shaved ice with some toppings on the side. Thai tea toast was surprisingly good, with the thai tea ice cream being super flavorful and delicious. The $7pp was quite frustrating, since they ran out of the lava cakes, which we were intending to get, and still wanted us to order more to fill the minimum. read more

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First time trying this place and I was so excited to try this mango sticky rice inspired dessert. The crepe was filled with ice cream and sticky rice. The mango was sweet and ripe and the mango sauce was perfect for drizzling on top and it was the most perfect non sweet dessert. It is very tricky to find parking but it's a great place to come hang out with friends and try a different variety of desserts. read more

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One of my go-to spots to keep in your back pocket for a dessert hangout with friends. It's a cute dessert spot with a cozy vibe and plenty of options on the menu. Usual go-to: Mango Sticky Rice Crepe FOOD: 8/10 Everything I've tried throughout multiple visits is pretty good overall. The presentation is beautiful, and the flavors are solid without being overly sweet. I really appreciate that their portions don't feel too heavy, so it's a nice place if you want dessert but don't want to feel overwhelmed afterward. Some items stand out more than others, but overall it's usually a satisfying experience. SERVICE: 8/10 The staff is always friendly and quick. Ordering is easy, and everything comes out promptly. AMBIANCE: 9/10 The cafe has a cute, modern aesthetic with a cozy feel. It's a nice spot to sit and hang out for a bit, whether you're catching up with friends or just grabbing dessert after dinner. read more

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This is my third time coming here and I'm a fan every time! 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. read more

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I visited NaYa with my friend and we ordered the kaya toast and mango sticky rice. The mango sticky rice is delicious, and the mango is super sweet and yummy. The sticky rice is also delicious, and the ice cream pairs very well with the coconut cream drizzled throughout the dish. The kaya toast is super unique and delicious! The chunks of bread that come sliced are drizzled in the pandan paste and slowly absorb the ice cream topping the dessert. This place gets pretty busy at night, but was relatively quiet at 5 PM on a Sunday for my friend and me. Overall you can't go wrong with anything you try at NaYa, the hardest part will be deciding what to get and to only get one! read more

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This place has been a consistent go-to dessert spot since the Covid era. In recent times, the service has been so bad. Not a long wait, but staff members are brusque/borderline rude, and I'm not sure I want to keep coming back and supporting even if they do have good Asian desserts. Also, wdym it now costs $25+ for a small mango sticky rice crêpe after tax and tip?! My dessert apparently costs more than my dinner these days. Just when I thought it couldn't get worse, the bathroom door did not properly lock. The door handle clearly needs to be fixed or replaced if unfixable. read more

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Golden Toast and Mango Tango really delivered. Definitely on the pricier side for a dessert but wow were they good. The sticky rice on the side was also really delicious as well. Milky/cream ice was evenly distributed in flavor and the thai tea ice cream my partner got was fairly unique - have never tried this before. Highly recommend if you're in the area. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu. Great service and very quiet establishment for group gatherings! read more

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I've been meaning to try Naya for so long (literally years), and I'm so glad I finally did! The cafe is super cute, and the food is delicious. I tried the kaya toasted, and it was really good! I love all the various toppings and how thoughtful they were with the presentation. It's a bit on the pricey side, but the portions are pretty big so they're definitely shareable. Looking forward to coming back and trying more from their menu! read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - Kaya Toasted - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

We've been to Naya's on Geary several times and liked that location a lot. We decided to try this location as it has better reviews and was closer to where we were. We got the mango tango ~$18 after tax. This place is more modern, with a cleaner and bigger bathroom. Unfortunately, I don't think I will be returning to this location as the prices are more expensive and the portions are much smaller. Service was quick and our dessert came out shortly after it was ordered. Street parking was pretty easy to find. read more

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Felt like dessert after a day in the city, thought we'd try NaYa in Hayes Valley. Local hangout. Young crowd and good vibes. Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs - but what a great surprise. We started our evening with the Mango Tango. That Sticky Rice was the Main Wow! Not to take anything away from the coconut & mango, just that rice. I could have had that on its own. We then ended the night with the Toasted Kaya. Warm Bread with the right crunchiness. Another fun & tasty surprise. All in all - we will probably share just one dish next time - but definitely coming back read more

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The best way to cool off on a warm day! We visited NaYa for dessert after brunch at aMano. It's not a big space & was pretty full but the host/server had a 2 top table available. It was kinda hot & stuffy inside even with the door open because it was a warm day. We were told in advance that orders would take approximately 20-30 minutes to arrive because they were short staffed at the time (additional staff arrived after an hour). My friend had to Thai tea crepe cake & I had the mango tango (because I looooove mangoes). The Thai tea crepe was pretty good, lots of Thai tea flavor, and not too sweet. The Thai tea custard sauce added a bit of sweetness to it. The mango tango was sooo good! I loved the coconut ice cream (it's a shaved from a block of ice cream so it's really fluffy). The fresh mango was served on the side in addition to a small bowl of coconut, sticky rice and additional mango sauce. Service was as efficient as possible. Server was helpful too. read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - Mango tango (coconut milk, shave, ice flavor with fresh mango, sweet sticky rice, mango sauce). - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love that they close at 11:00pm every day! Walked in at 10:40pm on a Thursday. Had 5 minutes to order before kitchen closed, ordered the Salted Egg Custard Croffle and the Kaya Toasted. The Salted Egg Custard Croffle is TINY! It's not even the size of a full half waffle, they don't put enough batter to cook so it's even smaller! The salted egg custard was on the grainy side, it absolutely tasted like the salted egg yolk of a mooncake so the flavor was really there but we didn't enjoy the graininess. The croffle was good, pretty standard and nothing special. Wouldn't get it again because it was way too small for the price point. The Kaya Toasted is essentially milk bread toasted with pandan custard sauce, young coconut, banana, toasted almond, and vanilla ice cream. Replaced banana for strawberry at no extra charge and I wish I replaced the vanilla ice cream for coconut so I'll definitely be doing that next time! This was really good, we were craving the Burnt Butter Kaya Toast from Khao Tiew, hold the wait time, and this absolutely curbed our cravings. The pandan sauce is on the slightly artificial side but still really fragrant and creamy! There's REAL young coconut which added a nice fresh touch and the two generous scoops of vanilla ice cream was a perfect pairing to the soft toasted milk bread. I would definitely come back to get this (but get coconut ice cream)! Service was good and food came out fresh and fast. On the pricier side, but the quality is there. No frills, chill date night dessert spot. I'd come back! read more

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We ordered the Mango Sticky Rice set, which comes with both the bingsoo and the traditimango sticky rice. The bingsoo was excellent--it had a rich, milky flavor with a perfectly smooth texture and no icy chunks. I also loved the sticky rice; it was served nice and warm with a perfect hint of saltiness. Overall, it's a fantastic dessert spot! Just keep in mind that the shop is quite small, so the wait times can be long, and there is a card fee for any orders under $20. read more

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I went into Naya with my partner for dessert after a Friday night dinner/cocktail at nearby Absinthe. We looked it up online, saw the good reviews, and decided to give it a try since we both love thai foods and desserts. What a great place we discovered! We were asked if we were comfortable sitting outside or if we preferred to wait for an inside table. We chose to wait as it was a pretty chilly evening, but we were only outside for a few minutes before our table was ready. We were given water glasses and a pitcher and then left to look at the menu for a moment. The place was quite busy but it wasn't long before they came back to us. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and friendly and took the time to explain to us what she recommended (the mango sticky rice in the picture). I've ordered mango sticky rice at thai restaurants before, this one was the best I've ever had. My only complaint would be that the booth side to the table we were sitting at was well worn, and little peices of the leather were peeling off. But the quality food and service more than made up for it. read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - Mango Sticky Rice - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Thank you to my girlfriend for throwing out the idea of dessert & in return, recommending NaYa Dessert Cafe. NaYA offers Asian desserts that specializes in Thai flavors. Here you will find an abundance of desserts ranging from bingsu [creamy shaved ice], crepes, buttered toast cubes, crepe cakes, croffles, and ice cream. NaYa doesn't stop there and offers so much more. For those who are searching for salty, umami dishes you can find curry plates, assorted appetizers, and savory crepes. Wash everything down with hot teas, iced teas, or coffees. Dessert for the night: * HOKKAIDO MILLE CREPE CAKE * GOLDEN TOASTED [ w/ coconut ice cream] * STICKY RICE [no mango] The dessert was amazing all across the board but what stood out was 100% the sticky rice. NaYa did its thang with that!! The sticky rice was cooked perfectly, it was coated well with the delicious coconut milk, and had the best balance of salty sweetness. I didn't miss or need the mango at all. The golden toasted was delicious, so delicious that I easily annihilated the plate. Personally the ice cream wasn't anything great and it just took up space on my plate IMO. Mille crepe cakes looked beautiful but I can't speak on the taste. 5/5 stars for the sticky rice alone! The other desserts weren't too shabby either. I'd happily come back and I cannot thank my girl enough for introducing me to this joint. FYI: The cafe is small in size and with the large crowd that continued to grow outside of the business's door kind gives you a rushed vibe. Yes, they want to maximize sales so once you're finishing up your plate, the tab will immediately be brought to your table. read more

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THE LAVA CAKE IS 10/10. TO DIE FOR. SO FUDGY NOT GOOEY. DELICIOUS 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. read more

Kaya toasted - Everything I wanted it to be and more. Bread is soft and stretchy and perfectly toasted. Kaya is plentiful and flavorful. Young coconut is delicious. Two full scoops of ice cream. Just perfect. read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - Kaya Toasted - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Went at 5:30pm and the service was great since there wasn't really anyone there. It does get pretty busy around 7/8pm. Service seems to decline around that time which makes sense. The food is delicious!! I would mostly go for the dessert options but their dinner food is not bad either. I had their mango tango which was a 7/10. Would've rated it higher if the ice was mango flavored. I highly recommend trying the pandan bread box. The bread is toasted perfectly and matches amazingly with the pandan and condensed milk flavors. The energy is high especially during the busy hours! read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - Mango tango - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Fun little dessert shop! We ordered the Royal Milk Tea Bingsu, which was very rich flavor in flavor and had a creamy texture. It was a bit on the smaller side, pictured is a large, but perhaps also a bit cheaper ($18). Probably good for 2-3 people. I liked the sweet crystal boba and brown sugar syrup. There was a small wait, like 5-10 minute for a table of 2 on a Tuesday around 7pm. Service is quick and getting your order is fast too. We only waited like 5 minutes. read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - Royal milk tea Bingsu - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I recommend the royal milk tea bingsu! The snow is very rich with flavor and has great texture. However it did melt faster than other bingsu I've had. The toppings were tasty - I like the brown sugar syrup and the graham cracker pieces. The downside is the portions are on the smaller side. There was a small wait when I went and it was crowded on a Tuesday after work even in the rain. The staff are all friendly and nice! Cute restaurant overall. read more

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4.5/5, a solid dessert place in SF! - Kaya Toast: love the pandan flavor, and the bread is toasted really and just sweet enough. I wish there was a bit more of the coconut strips and the fresh type but maybe it's due to seasonal availability. The banana was just kinda there. - Salted Egg Bingsu: it seems to be a seasonal flavor, but a really great deconstructed iced version of a classic salted egg lava custard bun. read more

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I would definitely come back again, everything we ordered was really good however I do think it is expensive for the portions they serve. I also wish they served a side of condensed milk for the mango tango because once we got to the middle of the bingsu it didn't really have much flavor anymore. read more

Cute spot in Hayes Valley. Lots of fun options. We had the ice cream crepe with chocolate ice cream, Nutella, strawberries, and bananas, the matcha toast, and a ginger tea. The food portions are huge- definitely shareable. The tea was a bit too sweet but good overall. Lovely service. read more

i got the strawberry bingsu in a small size! the strawberries were super fresh & i enjoyed the strawberry jam on top. definitely a very shareable dish for groups! however, a small strawberry bingsu came out to $12.99, which felt a bit hefty given the portion size. overall, a solid dessert spot with a ton of options (including savory food) read more

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Cute ambience, service was fast. We got the chocolate lava cake and the sticky mango crepe The chocolate lava cake was okay had a dark chocolate flavor and it wasn't too sweet. The mango sticky rice was the best! Highly recommend 10/10 read more

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Come for: honestly I've never had a bad dessert here, get anything Know that: parking is terrible I've been going to Na Ya's Geary location for over a decade and finally made my way out to this Hayes Valley location. It did not disappoint. This time I ordered a salted egg custard toast to share with a friend. I loved the sweet vanilla ice cream with that salty, umami salted egg custard. They balanced each other well with an occasional tang offered by the fresh strawberries. The toast is cut into little cubes which makes it very easy to share before cutting into the big boxed toast itself. Would definitely order this again. Service was very quick. The restaurant is a little small and they definitely have a desire to turnaround tables but do not rush you. Be prepared for like 20 ppl outside staring at you hoping you'll leave though if you finish and sit around for awhile. read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - Salted Egg Custard Toasted - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

We came here on Friday night for dessert. There was a bit of a wait, but we were seated after 15-20 min wait. The ambiance was very lively. We ordered: - Mango Tango - Absolutely delicious and not too sweet! The sticky rice, mango and bingsu is a great combination! Especially since the sticky rice is slightly salty, it really worked well with the mango and bingsu. - Kaya Toasted - I loved the Kaya spread on the toast. The sweetness was just right and worked well with the young coconut and toast chunks. I liked the addition of strawberry pieces to the dish. - Ferrero Crepe - A surprisingly good combination! The chunkiness of the Ferrero chunks and chocolate in the crepe a was delicious treat! - Purple Yam Tempura - Very crunchy and it's a great, light savory snack to go with the sweeter dessert. I also liked the sweet and sour dipping sauce. Overall, I had a great time eating here and will be back again to try more things from the menu! read more

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Came here on a Sunday night and got a table right away. We got the mango sticky rice bingsu and the Thai tea kaya toast. All of it was really good and it was enough for 4 people to share. Would come again. read more

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Came due to the hype but was disappointed :( the service was neglected that day (forgot water and utensils for us even though the place was not that busy). The interior was much hectic than we thought. Could have been that we didn't order the iconic dishes but milk tea bingsoo was just okay (and still pretty small - definitely should go for big portion next time). Takoyaki crepe was fine but didn't make sense overall (though the actual crepe was pretty crispy). Might come back for other dishes as redemptions :( read more

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We came here after an early dinner on a Saturday evening (around 6pm). There were plenty of tables open, no wait. My partner and I love desserts so we were excited to try to this place out after looking at the menu. From the start, the staff here gave off a weird vibe, like they didn't want us here or had better things to do. We had to flag them down a few times to get them to notice us or take our order, and they often didn't understand us when we asked about relatively simple things like how much a extra scoop of ice cream would be or how to pay our check (not sure if there was a language barrier or not. My partner and I are actually Lao/Thai so maybe we could've gotten better service if we spoke Thai...) Also, we were taken aback by the per person minimum. We didn't realize it at first so we ordered a Thai tea toast, but the server then told us we didn't meet the minimum with that. So we had to rush to order something else. The kaya toast we ended up getting was good! It is definitely big enough for 2 people. The bread was nice and warm and the kaya was spread pretty evenly thought, so no piece was worse than the others. Aesthetically it is very cute. Overall, the food was good but the service is not great, which makes the experience sour. I'm not sure if I would come back here or recommend it to my friends. There are better places to get kaya toast. read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - Kaya Toasted - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been here probably close to 5-6 times over the last 2 years. Also a good sweet treat after eating something else more local. Cute spot, great sweets, and wholesome if you're with a family, or a small group of friends. I will likely be coming back, as it's relatively affordable, unique in its own way, and the desserts are great! I loved the black thai tea ice cream crepe, the sauce on the side was not needed. read more

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Extremely rude behavior. Instead of greeting us, they were more concerned about explaining the minimum charges that are applicable. Every item we wanted to order was met by a very negative response like "it's finished", "we can only do small size" or "it will take 15min to make". All the while we were the only customers in the restaurant. Not welcoming at all. They need training on basic hospitality. read more

Went there with a friend, ordered the shaved ice dessert with mango topping, but they brought the cantaloupe instead.. After telling them, they just scrap off the cantlope and put Mango, but they didn't know there still green within the dessert, didn't even apologize for bringing the wrong order and no smile on her face. Also the place is very hot especially in the back. Do not let them sit you in the back. Worst customer service in a SF restaurant !!! read more

I have been daydreaming about Mango Sticky Rice Crepe ever since I had it a month ago. Mango Sticky Rice was already one of my favorite desserts, but this evolution of it in crepe form with coconut ice cream takes it to a new level of deliciousness. I also got the lychee iced tea, which was delicious and just sweet enough for my liking. It's been years since I first visited here in 2020, but I also remember enjoying the toast with Thai tea ice cream that I had. Service is fine, I like that they let us take our time and hang out, since there were other seats available. Ambiance is cute; I love the teddy bears sitting by the window! I eagerly await coming back to try more desserts!! read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - Lychee Iced Tea - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Strawberry bingsoo ice and syrup was perfect, delicious and lite. Thai tea kinda tasted too much like chocolate milk? Also not a fan of crystal/agar boba but my gf liked it. Customers should be more patient with the workers.... Saw some rude customers tonight complaining about it being understaffed or slow. I think the people working the shift did everything they could possibly do and were doing a good job. read more

Overview: Tasty desserts, instagrammable, a bit pricey, difficult parking ---- Kaya Toasted $17.99 - main complaint: they're skimpy on the banana :( - for the price, I'd expect getting a whole banana instead of maybe half of one thinly sliced into 9 pieces - the bread was warm and nicely contrasted with the 2 scoops of cold ice cream - flavors were great - instagrammable looks ---- Other notes: - parking was quite difficult; will probably have to park a few blocks away then walk over - inside and outside seating available - service was a little slow; took around 15-20 min to get our desserts after ordering and we were the only customers around noon on a Tuesday - quiet ambiance and cute decor, no other customers around noon ---- Overall: Not sure if I'd come back, the desserts were great, a bit expensive and difficult to find parking, I'd say a cool place to try out once read more

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Came here with a couple of friends, and the place was packed. Fortunately, we were able to get seated quite quickly since a party in the corner recently left. We ordered a Thai tea chocolate lava cake and a milk tea bingsu. First, they brought out the Thai tea chocolate lava cake, and this was our favorite item. Never thought that strong Thai tea flavor would mix so well with the rich chocolate of the lava cake, but they worked extremely well together. After that, we had the milk tea bingsu with mochi boba, and that was pretty decent as well. It was a substantial serving, and all of this was enough to feel satisfied between the three of us. The place itself is very cute, and the decor is what you would expect in a dessert shop - pastel and bright. Even the inside of the shop was pretty warm, which was nice against the cooler SF weather. Overall, I'd go here again. read more

NaYa Dessert Cafe - Thai Tea chocolate lava cake - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California