The Yummiest Desserts in San Antonio

Bird Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.1 (820) • $$

"Lunch today was a tarragon chicken salad sandwich .. savory with a grained mustard, greens, and a tomato. The sandwich was super large, and the flavor was really good. I like the variety of hot teas ... went for the spicey Turkish tea.However, I am still not a fan of the cupcakes ... thick rather than fluffy, tasteless.The service was fast and friendly. The parking is sparse."

Ernesto's Mexican Specialties

★★★★★ 4.5 (514) • $$

"OMG! This was so delicious! Have you ever heard of avocado butter sauce? Well I will never forget it it was soooo good! My steak was so tender I cut it with my fork! My husband had the shrimp and red fish stuffed with lobster and Veracruz sauce. Not one drop was left on his plate. The tres leches and flan were to die for. Please go, you won't regret it. Our bill was about $50 plus tip."

Crepeccino Café & Creperie

★★★★☆ 4.4 (506) • $$

"An update review because their food is so delicious!!I finally had dinner here with my fiancé and am so happy I did. This time around we started off with a Hot Cocoa and yes, another Matcha Latte. The Hot Cocoa was made with a rich and decadent chocolate and was topped with a thicker whipped cream and chocolate drizzle, and the Matcha was just as rich in flavor with a beautiful foam layer on top. Both looked absolutely beautiful.For our main course, we had the Schnezel and Chicken Florentine Crepe, both delicious in their own right. My fiancé's Schnezel was a super hearty chicken sandwich that came with yummy steak fries that tasted best with their dipping sauce. Both entrees had an abundance of tender chicken, but my Chicken Florentine Crepe was lighter than the sandwich. The many layers of crepe itself were sweet and had a fluffy texture despite how thin they were, and paired excellently with the creamy, savory sauce. The chicken and sautéed mushrooms also paired exquisitely, and all of the flavors came together for a fantastic dish. I am typically not a fan of salad, but I even enjoyed the side salad with its flavorful vinaigrette.It was an absolutely delicious meal, and we're looking forward to trying more from the menu!"

Pizza Classics

★★★★☆ 3.9 (640) • $$

"Great pizza at a great price. Located right in the Alamo colleges district. This is a perfect place for a student to get full under $10. My lunch special I got 4 spicy wings, a slice of pepperoni and drink for only $8.57. You can't beat it."

2tarts Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.1 (568) • $$

"I ordered coffee and their peanut butter pie covered in chocolate. Good for those with sweet tooth and loves peanut butter. But recommend to share with someone. Too sweet to finish all by yourself. Support local businesses. This is one of them. Charming little place that also sell some cute knick knacks."

Williams Confectionery Crafts

★★★★★ 4.6 (421) • $

"We just ate here for the first time and it was DELICIOUS It has a very nice family atmosphere and nice CHRISTIAN feeling The FAMILY RUN establishment is like walking into a friend's house The service was Great and I HIGHLY Recommend it YOU CANNOT BEAT what you get for the price you pay Home cooked food at a reasonable price AMAZING!!!"

Honchos - The House of Churros

★★★★★ 4.8 (366) • $

"My favorite churro place in all of San Antonio. I usually order the lasso with ice cream. For the fillings I like the Nutella, strawberry or cajeta."

Baklovah Bakery

★★★★★ 4.5 (408) • $$

"This place was amazing! I now dream of Dubai chocolate, which I highly recommend. First let me say they have an amazing selection of sweets and while the line is long it goes fast like chick fil a. I came in for the famous Dubai chocolate and while it looks small it was filling and amazing. Just know the parking lot always seems like a lot is going on. It's just that way."

Arctic Ape Wild Desserts

★★★★★ 4.9 (325) • $

"I went here on a Wednesday and on Wednesdays they have a special where a blue cup (16 oz) is charged by weight but only up to $5...so you can fill it up and add all the toppings and it'll only be $5.I tried coconut and cake batter. The coconut is non dairy so the consistency is a little watery but both were still yummy. Staff was extra friendly. They even have dividers for people who want multiple flavors without mixing them. I 100% recommend this place."

Ming's at Midtown

★★★★☆ 4.4 (381) • $$

"Mings cafe and Ming's slaps always!! Tried a Sando it was bussin!! Ming's is always a go too! Especially on a rainy day it hits differently!! Service was amazing as always and super cute that they opened next door the cafe!"

Laika Cheesecake & Espresso

★★★★★ 4.5 (359) • $$

"While searching for the perfect cheesecake, we popped in for a visit. There are a wide variety of flavors to choose from and come in your choice of slices or mini jars. The cheesecakes were in the good category and worth the stop but probably won't travel too far to go back. The shop has some small sitting areas inside and outside which is perfect to enjoy your treats. Staff were friendly and helped in the selection process. Overall, I would rate this place 4 out of 5 slices. Good enough to stop in if in the neighborhood."

Black's Barbecue - New Braunfels

★★★★☆ 3.6 (544) • $$

"I don't usually eat Texas barbecue but when in Texas I have to and let me tell you Black's Barbecue did not disappoint!We got the fatty beef brisket, jalapeno-cheese sausage and pork spare ribs to share. Everything was soo tender, juicy and just so good! For sides we got the potato salad, mac and cheese and cream corn. The sides went perfectly with the meat. I also love how you can grab your own onions, pickles and bread because I'm an onion girlie and need a whole lot haha. The workers were very welcoming and friendly and it's a big place with a nice and chill vibe. I know there's many barbecue places here in Texas but I think Black's Barbeque is definitely worth a try!"

Honchos - The House Of Churros

★★★★★ 4.6 (306) • $$

"Delicious and hit the spot on a Sunday afternoon. I wish they had a raspberry sauce to add to the chocolate, hint, hint."

W D Deli

★★★★☆ 4.2 (346) • $$

"Was out and about in the Broadway area and my friend recommended we eat here. It's a small family owned deli restaurant. I ordered the Chicken Cesar Wrap. I chose the baked potato soup for the side. It was a good portion for the price. The sandwich was good and fresh. The soup was creamy. All staff were really friendly from the lady who took our order at the register to the gentlemen who picked up our plates. I checked in on Yelp and received a free cookie so make sure you check in on the app."

Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko

★★★★☆ 4.4 (250) • $

"I wanted to get a sweet treat before I left San Antonio and Matcha Cafe Maiko is the perfect spot for a 9pm dessert. When I think of good matcha I always think about Cafe Maiko and others must feel the same way because the store was completely packed when I came by. There was no seating available and some customers were even sitting on the floor. They were sold out of some things like the cones so I opted for the Ube Matcha Soft Serve Ice Cream which was a little over $7. Pretty good value considering they give you a lot and my ice cream wasn't hollow like some people in the past has complaiend about. Not gonna lie I really enjoyed the Ube more than the Matcha with it being a lot sweeter. Both flavors go great together. It was so smooth and creamy too. Definitely worth it.Also a bit of a downside their kiosk was down at the time too so I had to order at the cashier, but the service was good and my order was made very quickly. In San Antonio, it's hard to find a better dedicated Matcha store than this one that is for sure."

Bourbon Street Seafood Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (284) • $$

"The service by Vianey was superb and the food was delicious. The catfish and shrimp were perfect and the Eggplant Bayou was awesome. The restaurant is undergoing renovation but it's worth it to stop as the ambiance is great."

Dee Willie’s BBQ

★★★★☆ 4 (296) • $$

"LOVE this bbq. The brisket, the ribs, and most of the sides are on point. Pro tip: Jalapeño/cheddar sausage isn't on the menu but they serve it until they run out. Try the sweet potato side and the mac n cheese. while the mac is a little peppery it's delicious."

Main Street Pizza & Pasta

★★★★☆ 4.2 (264) • $$

"Main Street is a must try if you're a pizza or calzone snob that loves great red sauce. The price is right here and food will not disappoint! Great lunch spot with a laid back vibe and good service."

Demo's Greek Food

★★★★☆ 3.9 (298) • $$

"This place has the best hamburgers and fries. I enjoyed the fast service and delicious meal. The appetizers are amazing too!"

Cinnaholic

★★★★★ 4.5 (202) • $

"Recommend: Maybe. If you are in the area and haven't tried them yourself, I would say check them out. Otherwise, there are probably other bakeries in the area with tastier treats. I was downtown for a Veterans Day parade and decided to walk around downtown where I came across Cinnaholic. I walked in from the back entrance where there are two other restaurants but leaves a seating area for Cinnaholic.Food: They have many "toppings" you can choose from or select from their recommendations. I selected from one of their recommendations- The Pumpkin Cheesecake Cinnamon Roll. The cinnamon roll was warm and gooey, it wasn't too big, and the flavor I selected wasn't too sweet (which I appreciated). I did find it to be a bit chewy. I also got a water. The total with tax was $9.74.Service: The service was good, the staff answered all my questions and gave me flavor recommendations. Ambiance: The location was clean. It's not a big location but there a several two seater tables. There weren't too many people. So the place was very quiet."

Crumbl - San Antonio

★★★★☆ 4.1 (220)

"Love our neighborhood Crumbl! Great service and cookies! Love the customer service at our Bandera location!"

Wake The Dead Coffee House

★★★★☆ 3.9 (237) • $

"Very interesting walking in to the coffee shop! The people who work here are amazing and easy to talk to. I love how they have all the small pop up shops to where you can buy locally. The kolaches are amazing!"

Thai Hot

★★★★☆ 4.2 (190) • $

"The food was delicious! I have food allergies and the server was very helpful in guiding me in my choices. The portions were plentiful. Definitely worth a second visit!"

Curator Coffee

★★★★★ 4.8 (144) • $$

"The absolute cutest coffee shop with great handmade items to leave with! The ambiance is quaint and very clean. The staff is so friendly and I enjoyed talking to them about the different ways to make coffee. I got a pistachio latte and I remember that it didn't leave an after taste and it was not overly sweet. I bought the coffee mug I drank out of!"

Kings Bowl-Chinese Food

★★★★☆ 3.8 (192) • $

"So good! Went through the drive through ( only option, dining was closed). Our lemon chicken and peppered steak was amazing. Very friendly lady at the window. Portion size was huge! Totally worth it."

Frozen Dreams

★★★★★ 4.7 (110) • $

"I found this hidden jewel while looking for a good burger place from where I work. This place popped up and needless to say the burgers are DELICIOUS!! The staff is friendly, Adrianna was who greeted us and helped us by letting us know what they have to offer. They have a cute covered patio with some fans. I will recommend this place to everyone at work!!"

Full House Chinese Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (170) • $$

"Growing up and subsequently going to college in different parts of northern California, I grew up with the assumption that hole in the wall Chinese restaurants were usually the most authentic and best tasting. Thinking this and missing California this weekend, I decided to give Full House a try, but I'm not sure it really met my expectations.I will say, their portion sizes are generous and their food comes out quickly, for a very fair price given the amount of food that you get. The dishes themselves will also do in a pinch, but I don't feel like it was white I was looking for.The beef lo mein, to start with, was by far the highlight of the meal. It was well prepared, with the noodles not overcooked or undercooked, and a generous amount of meat.The sesame balls were a little more cooked than I'm used to but not overcooked (the sesame seeds were toasted pretty dark), but had a good outside to filling ratio. Also, hot and freshly made, which was something I deeply missed.The sweet and sour pork was sort of a miss. The pieces of pork were very tiny, sort of fingertip sized, and there was only pineapples - not bell peppers or onions or anything like I'm accustomed to. The sweet and sour sauce was kind of bland, had more of a vinegar kick to it than anything else, but not bad. The cream cheese wontons/rangoons were cooked a little unevenly so they were really chewy in the middle but really thoroughly cooked at the tips, and they tasted sort of fishy, like they'd been fried in oil just used to fry fish in. Overall, it wasn't quite what I was expecting, but it was a decent and fairly priced restaurant that will do when you're in need of a quick lunch."

Crumbl - Quarry

★★★★☆ 4.2 (91)

"This shop is conveniently located with a lot of other shopping around it. The venue is very clean, very well lit and the staff was friendly. My favorite cookie is the oatmeal raisin and this oatmeal raisin was one of the best I have ever had. This location is out of my way but I can see myself coming back."

Texas Cookie Shop

★★★★☆ 4.4 (80)

"THE freshest cookies around. They have the same buttery smooth homemade taste you'd expect at home. The store is spotless, and the person who helped us was very friendly. We will definitely be coming back for more!"

Plantyful Sweets

★★★★★ 4.8 (64)

"I've periodically stopped by Plantyful Sweets for a little over 2 years now and it's by far my favorite bakery/cafe in San Antonio. I have celiac disease so it's very hard for me to eat out, but I've never had any trouble with Plantyful Sweets! The staff is always kind and welcoming and the ambiance is beautiful! My only gripe is that it's only open till 2pm but I understand it's hard for small businesses to maintain long hours. I hope to go to this cafe for many more years!"

Crumbl - South Rim

★★★★☆ 4.3 (78)

"Always fast and friendly customer service and delicious cookies with a clean store. This is my favorite location"

Crumbl - Stone Oak

★★★★☆ 3.9 (85)

"Fast and delicious menu this week! Enjoyed the cakes and cookies. Staff was friendly and deserts where warm and satisfying"

Teriyaki Madness

★★★★☆ 3.9 (84) • $$

"1st time here came on a Saturday and it was dead. Food came out fast and food was really good. I love trying new teriyaki places and would definitely come back to try a different bowl"

Cake Art

★★★★☆ 3.5 (103) • $$

"Fantastic bakery with excellent service EVERY-TIME. I have been in HERE a million times and each time they ALL have been so kind and went above and beyond. The owner, Monique is AWESOME! I am now the go to person in charge of cakes in my groups of friends all because Monique and her team of cake artists have done such a phenomenal job on each cake!! Cakes are flavorful, gorgeous, wow factor and importantly yummy and moist.. love love love Cake art!!!"

The Nest Boba

★★★★☆ 3.7 (90) • $

"Stopped by The Nest after shopping nearby. We didn't feel like driving home in traffic hour without grabbing a bite to eat first so came in for a small meal. I actually wanted Korean food next door, but didn't feel like we needed the huge portions or leftovers before Thanksgiving.So The Nest's food options hit the spot without breaking the bank. We ordered the ramen which is just a Shin ramen with some kimchi, melted cheese and hot dogs in it. It's not bad, the kind of comfort food I make at home for $8. But well worth it to have some warm soup while out of the house.The carne asada fries were too salty for my liking. It's a shame it doesn't come with avocados or sour cream to balance the saltiness of the fries, meat and cheese. Maybe if they added more crema or an aioli at least?Overall the place is pretty lowkey, they have some board games and a few arcade games. Not a bad place to grab a snack or food after shopping with kids. Also that they love KPop here and they have a few decorations and have some sort of event coming up in line with the Kiss of Life concert on Friday. A good place to check out if you like Korean food, snacks and boba."