[[HIGHLIGHT]]A charming dessert shop. The exterior and interior are modern with charming flourishes throughout.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I found their frozen confections to be mediocre, but their signature creations were great. Service was kind. Don't Stay for Breakfast: Disappointed by this one, was 1-dimensional and no better than any run-of-the-mill ice cream bar. It lacked the maple flavor I was looking for. The only highlight was the crunch from the waffle flakes. Pavlova: A significant step-up from the other dessert. Visually, the pavlova wrapped around the presentation of fruit is quite beautiful. The pavlova was light, airy, and had a nice sweetness. The fruit filling was decadent, and added variety to each bite. read more

Sixth Course - Pavlova - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Everything I tried her was Amazing! From the pastries to the handcrafted chocolates and macarons. I can't wait to go back!

They have the most beautiful desserts here that look like works of art; it reminds me of something you'd see at a fancy restaurant. The desserts fluctuate often and with the seasons. The store has a good Instagram presence highlighting their newest concoctions. In addition, there are chocolate truffles, macarons, ice cream desserts, and coffee drinks. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is an interesting location for a place like this. It seems to be more fitting for something on Union or Chestnut streets not some obscure place in the Mission.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm not a fan of coming out to this neighborhood but I think it's worth it if providing individual artist-like cakes for a party where you want to impress everyone. read more

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They're never open when I come such a waste of time. Hours posted on door are not accurate. read more

Sixth Course - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Got here just in time before closing on a Saturday night and I got to thank the staff for being patient and friendly when we came in with our group of 8 for the first time. They made good suggestions and even helped us celebrate a special occasion which was super appreciated. This is no ordinary dessert shop. Delicious Edible art would be a more accurate description. You can tell care and effort was placed into making these not only taste good but look absolutely delectable. You'll be eating with your eyes as soon as you near the glass cases showcasing the various wonders. Recommend to grab a few to share with friends, the half dollar sized chocolates are a win. The ice cream pops and giant pillow shaped treats are also highly recommended. read more

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Returning to the 6th dimension to try some more desserts, and to see if it's still as good as when I had it several years ago. Still unchanged, which is a plus in my book. I really like and appreciate the artistic quality of their desserts. This would be an awesome date place, or special occasion dessert place. We got their brownie chocolate garden dessert and kept eating the edible flowers. I felt like I was eating healthy, LOL. Great service, and great presentation. The mushrooms were made of pure sugar and the "grass" was matcha. read more

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This has been on my list for quite some time now. I ordered the mango mousse cake but felt disappointed by it because it lacked some more mango flavor. Im not sure if its because of the season but it tasted plain. Personally don't feel it's worth $16. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place is small and seating is just counter top.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Sixth Course - Mango mouse. - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

I drop by almost every other Saturday to pick up a nice desert from Sixth Course. All the deserts are so cute and are very tasty. It's really cool to see the designs and flavors change over time with the seasons etc. [[HIGHLIGHT]]You can also sometimes see them making the desserts inside the back area[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I love sweets that taste as wonderful as they look, which Sixth Course has an abundance of. Every beautifully decorated and crafted chocolate is a mixture of interesting and unforgettable flavors. I especially enjoyed the earl grey tea caramel chocolate! The cake was light and fluffy; I couldn't get enough of it. Lately, the teddy bear chocolate was lightly dusted with some edible iridescent powder that made it extra adorable. I felt a bit sad while I bit into its yummy head haha~ [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dining area is clean and cool.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I enjoyed looking at all the framed comics depicting Sixth Course staff's baking adventures :)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Also, the lovely baker who helped me with my order was kind and helpful. I can't wait to return for more treats in the near future! read more

Sixth Course - Earl grey tea caramel chocolate, smoked salt caramel chocolate, raspberry rose ganache chocolate - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Went here for dessert. Street parking only. The inside is cozy and bright. Staff were friendly. The selections were aesthetically appealing and amazingly crafted. A little pricy tho but I got some chocolate and coffee. read more

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We came on a saturday afternoon expecting a long line since the pictures and reviews of this place look amazing! To our surprise, the store was actually empty. I believe this is due to the location being quite residential and parking is very hard to find in this area. We probably looped around 3-4 times before we found a parking spot. If this shop opened up in the south bay area I can almost guarantee they would be sold out every single day. Location is everything. The cake was really good! The mouse on the strawberry shortcake had really strong strawberry flavor while not being too sweet. The cake itself was a little bit dense and sweet but we think this might be due to the slower turnaround. Their chocolates look amazing! My friends got the ice cream and sorbet pops. The flavors are super unique and they loved it! read more

Sixth Course - Dessert Selection of the day - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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They were not open like said posted business hours. Was excited to give them a try. :(

Such a cute little haute patisserie with an amazingly welcoming and informative staff. This is one of those establishments where people refer to an unseen pastry master they refer to as "Chef." It felt like I was walking into something even Gordon Ramsey couldn't find fault in. More than anything, the food was great. The macarons, many of which are gluten free, were unique and tender. I recommend stopping in! read more

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An absolute gem in the mission. I have been coming to this spot for nearly a decade(?!). Creative, curated masterpieces! Edible art! The chef here is really thoughtful regarding local and seasonal ingredients and my mind has been blown more times than I can count. Mother earth cake anyone??? If you see it, get the mango chili lime gelato pop. The staff is always welcoming, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the space is *very* photo op friendly, good lighting, fresh flowers.. the lot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Perfect for treating yourself or bringing a beautiful gift to a friend. They also do custom cakes for all occasions. J'adore Sixth Course! read more

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The baked goods are expensive, but they are IG worthy and delicious. Most bakeries I feel like you get IG worthy or delicious, but not both. Anyway, Sixth Course is a gem. Worth every penny and more. Also, the owner is really cool. read more

Popped in to check out this place while exploring the Mission district. My friend expressed his love for it several times and mentioned they change their flavors by season. They sell a variety of eye catching items including icecreams, pastries, macarons, and truffles. We ended up trying a cranberry curd, cranberry orange relish filled vanilla tart shell topped with meringue. At first, I thought it was a bit pricey (~$12) but the quality is well worth the price. The tart shell was surprisingly soft and moist, the meringue was airy and snappy, and the curd was super smooth and tart. I would have tried all of their items but we were saving room for dinner reservations. read more

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Was super excited to try Sixth course on our recent visit to SF! Boy! The creativity of these desserts were gorgeous. I immediately picked a few favorites and my family picked what they wanted. The cakes tasted really good and I can see all the effort and creativity that goes into it. The staff is great too. When you walk into the store you can go to the very back and see through the glass window what looks like where all the baking happens. Very clean and neat! We also picked up a few macrons and they were delicious. Some of them tasted better than the others and some were less flavorful. We also got to park right off the street on a weekend so it wasn't super busy in the area. This is a good try if you are in the area. read more

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came here to buy a birthday cake for my dad - the owner came out to share her thoughts between a couple options we were debating, she was super friendly and helpful, even bringing out blueberries used in one of the cakes (Summer Blues - the one we ended up picking!) to sample, along with a "happy birthday" chocolate plaque for the occasion. the store overall was clean and simplistic, with ~12 cakes / pops to choose from on that day. the cake itself looked like a piece of art, and was superb in taste as well - well-balanced fruity and creamy flavor, not too sweet, with nice crunchy layers juxtaposing in texture. we had a great experience and will come back for future occasions! read more

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We came upon this place while walking in the neighborhood and were looking for a sweet snack in the afternoon. This cute little shop sells all sorts of desserts from macarons to chocolate bars to tarts. We chose to get the chocolate Choux tart, which was quite pricey for its size at ~$16. However, the moment you bite into it, you realize it's worth every penny. The Choux tart may have been the tastiest dessert I have ever had. It's sweet, creamy, crunchy, just super delicious. If you are in the area, I would definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

Sixth Course - Chocolate Choux tart - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I've come here many times to pick up treats for special occasions and they never disappoint. What I love about their creations is not only are they inventive in flavor and high quality but they're also a work of art. These treats are great for a gift or to celebrate something since they're not your average pastries. Would definitely recommend! read more

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My favorite place in the world. Flavors, textures -EVERYTHING is always on point and consistent. In the years I've been coming here, haven't been disappointed yet. Thank you Sixth Course! read more

Sixth Course - It Takes Two to Mango - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Crazy good desserts. Friendly staff. Beautiful creations that also taste wonderful. The whole package and a cute little store front. read more

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I've lived near this dessert spot for a whole year before trying it and I'm mad at myself that it took so long. This place is incredible and had one of the best desserts I've ever had in my life. I had the strawberry yuzu cheesecake and my tastebuds were overjoyed. There aren't enough words to describe how delectable and delicious this dessert was. If I could eat it over and over again - I would!! It is a bit on the pricey side but 100% worth it. Taste is obviously spot on but the desserts are beautiful as well and you can tell they really care about their craftsmanship! The workers were also super kind and helped me choose what to order based on my preferences. I will most certainly be back and recommend it to everyone I know. read more

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I tried the It Takes Two To Mango and this was one of the best desserts I've ever had. Definitely such a nice treat!! I cannot wait to go back to try the other desserts they have! Staff was very attentive and quick to help me and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance was very calm, clean and soothing :)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Lovely dessert spot! Everything about the one we picked was well layered and not too overly sweet. Makes for an excellent place to pickup a gift. They even had chocolate puzzle pieces. It's on the expensive side but you can tell the quality and passion they put into each dessert. read more

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Whenever you feel like you need to reward yourself with something sweet, Sixth Course is gonna be the right place for you. Yes, it's expensive ($14 per petit gâteau), but they use top quality ingredients, and the cakes themselves have multiple components and so much work and passion poured into them, so they're absolutely worth it. This time we had the Need Brownie Points? (triple chocolate brownie with a mascarpone cream on top), and the To Be or Nut to Be (chocolate tart shell with brown butter hazelnut cake, dark chocolate ganache, hazelnut mousse and salted caramel). They were both amazing, with a great contrast of textures and flavor, and mousses that had the most perfect mouth feel (not feeling chewy or gelatinous at all). The mascarpone cream was my favorite component. While I didn't have any on this visit, it would be silly not to mention that they also make their delicious ice cream fully in house, and they also have some of the best truffles in the Bay Area. As for their macarons, while they look beautiful I haven't had the pleasure to try them yet. read more

Sixth Course - Need Brownie Points? and To Be or Nut to Be - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friend and I stumbled by this spot as we were in search for dessert after grabbing dinner. The beautiful and colorful desserts immediately caught our eye. We're suckers for aesthetic pastries, and this place definitely delivered on that front. We contemplated which ones we wanted for a while, but we landed on a Chocolate Tart with Churro Cream Puffs, as well as six of their specialty chocolates. The lady explained that their selection of pastries change seasonally, so just about four times a year. Guess we'll just have to come by every season! To be frank, the desserts are pretty pricey, especially for the portions, but let me tell you -- it was so worth it. The Churro Cream Puff tart was one of the best desserts I've ever had. I've never had a cream puff quite like this. The texture of the exterior was just like a churro. So crispy but also chewy. The inside had a subtly sweet, buttery, creamy filling. The chocolates were also delicious. I was expecting them to be pretty heavy and dense, but they had just the right amount of chocolatyness to them without being overwhelming. The inside of the chocolates had a lighter chocolate cream and ganache that was delectable. My favorite was probably the Chocolate Waffle Cone flavor, since it had some crunchies inside. The Hazelnut and Sage with Brown Butter were also impressive flavors. read more

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If you love your desserts and sweets this is the perfect place for you. I really enjoyed it. A really small shop with only high stool seating but plenty to choose from. The raspberry gamache, lemon chocolates were my favorite. They have 15 different kinds to choose from and some are even gluten free. I also tried the banana cashew bar and PB&J macaron. Both were really yummy to me, not too sweet. The prices are on the high side but you would expect that with the high quality. Service was really patient and answered any questions. Street parking and right around the corner from bart. read more

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Oh my goodness! If you love chocolate, and appreciate beautifully crafted desserts - you gotta stop by. The cutest female owned chocolate shop, full of delicious treats. We enjoyed the churro and cookie gelato bars right there in house, then got one of their sharable treats and some chocolates to go. Great service - very welcoming and beyond friendly. Even had some lovely folks in the back wave hello as we watched them make these delicious treats. Definitely stop by to satisfy your sweet tooth :) read more

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Fantastic collection of delicious and colorful pastries and truffles. The chili mango sorbet tantalizing to your mouth sweet, tart, a bit of spicy kick of the chili and a hint of umami. Definitely need to experience read more

Stopped by during published business hours on the weekend and they were closed up, no sign of life. Are they out of business or just randomly closed? read more

Fantastic desserts! They switch out the menu seasonally, so it's never the same thing twice. The attention to detail is amazing and their flavor combos are worth trying! Not only do they do tarts, they do bonbons, macarons, brownies, GELATO pops, and more! Can't say this enough, you gotta try this place out! The owner, Gianina is a super friendly soul! I'll definitely be coming back! read more

So this would be like the opposite of the chocolate factory scene on "I Love Lucy". No, not the one where Lucy and Ethel fight a losing battle wrapping chocolates on an aggressive conveyor belt. I mean Lucy's first assignment where she's hopelessly trying to copy the expert moves of the quiet chocolate dipper sitting next to her. I'm guessing from the artistry of the confections on display that no one wins points for speed here. I've intentionally avoided this shop for over five years fearing I would develop an addiction. I finally overcame my fear of gluttony and decided I'd get two truffles for $4.50. Yep, that would be it, and I wanted to keep my temptations in check and rely on my fluctuating willpower. But which ones? So many (photo: http://bit.ly/2JvCzNi). Then there were the gelato bars (photo: http://bit.ly/2JcaPy0), the chocolate crunch bars, and the French pastries and other mini-desserts (photo: http://bit.ly/2JuQUtG). All kinda pricey considering their diminutive sizes, but I started feeling faint from all the choices. Dammit, two truffles. Stick to the script, Ed. I went with Coconut and Grand Marnier (photo: http://bit.ly/2JrwzFz), though I'm not sure why I bothered with a box. I popped them in my mouth, and they were gone in seconds. Head to the door, Ed, you've had enough. TRUFFLES - 4 stars...lovely bites of joy....of course AMBIANCE - 4 stars...like a kid in a candy store...oh wzit, that's not a metaphor SERVICE - 3.5 stars...I think she'd rather create than sell TOTAL - 4 stars...you deserve it, just not a lot RELATED - Hungry in the Mission? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2NHtst6 read more

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I have had Sixth Course bookmarked for a while so I pounced on the opportunity to try it since taking public transportation between Palo Alto and El Cerrito routed me through San Francisco. For those taking public transit, you will be happy to know that Sixth Course is only a five-minute walk from 16th St Mission BART station. The store itself is small but has some seats for dining in. There are four prime seats next to the window in the back with a view into the preparation kitchen. The window also has cute sketch drawings on cards and napkins of the three women who presumably run Sixth Course. The main desserts are displayed in three refrigerated glass cases up front. At the time of my visit, the first case had macarons and chocolates, the second had cakes/specialty desserts, and the third case popsicles. We bought two desserts to eat in-store and one to-go to give to a friend. The to-go dessert was packaged up nicely in a cute little box complete with fork. Service was friendly and cordial and the interior was simple but sleek. Prices for things in the second case were between $10-20 per dessert; not sure how much the other cases' desserts were as I did not focus on them too much. While not inexpensive, the desserts were all so exquisite and delicate. I loved the detail and care and all the random adornments including sprouts and herbs. The tastes were refined and nothing was overly sweet. I loved my experience at Sixth Course and highly recommend a visit if you want to try something creative and unique! Note that it is only open on Tuesdays through Saturdays (closed Sunday and Monday) from 2PM-10PM. read more

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They just look good but taste not good at all. The chocolate by itself is nothing special. It's way too sweet and I think the darkest one is 70% cocoa. The flavor that they mixed with the chocolate taste and smell a little bit weird. I'm a chocolate fan but this place is not my favorite. It is not worth the money! read more

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I'll dedicate my 200th review to one of my favorite dessert shops of all times. As the name implies, they serve up exclusively what? Masterfully crafted DESSERTS! The creative pastries are on a seasonal basis, so expect the line up to be different on visits, especially when they're months apart. Toughest part of anyone's visit will always be that gut wrenching decision making process... They all look so good.... Home Sweet Gnome: Chocolate amaretto mousse, almond jaconde cake, sugary molded gnomes, and more. The little mushroom cap dwelling was not only eye pleasing but tasted downright delicious as well. Nicely incorporated~ Cardamom Panna Cotta: rich panna cotta flavored with that pungent cardamom punch. Refined yet powerful at the same time. Enjoyed every bit of it. If you want a unique dessert experience, Sixth Course is the place to go. Will be back for the gelato pops, Mark my words! read more

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Always creative and tasty, highly recommended by me and wife! The chocolates have a different twist that is appealing to me. read more

Sixth Course - Yummy! - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ordered my mom an assortment of mini personal size cakes for her birthday via DoorDash. They arrived perfectly boxed together. I wasn't able to enjoy them in person but I was able to FaceTime with my family as they enjoyed the beautiful delicious looking cakes! My mom and siblings enjoyed the cakes very much and I was glad that they were still operating during Covid-19. I will definitely swing by for some desserts when I'm in the area to try for myself. read more

Everything is beautiful but definitely be prepared for your wallet to take a hit -0- My friend and I shared the Sichuan passion fruit tart which had an interesting flavor profile - sweet fruity merengue, then slightly more tart curd, then rich ganache finished off by the faintest hint of peppercorn. Would come back once I'm financially stable L O L read more

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Every pastry I've had here has been fantastic, and the flavors cycle regularly. Small operation, super friendly folks working here. Similar style to Craftsman & Wolves, but executed better. read more