The Most Delicious Desserts in San Jose

The Giving Pies

★★★★★ 4.6 (290) • $$

"Pie HardLocal woman-owned pie shop located in a nondescript Willow Glen strip mall at the edges of The Mighty Guadalupe.They do more than just sweet fruit pies, but savory quiches, tarts, and egg custards. My son decided he'd rather have a fruit pie for his birthday than a cake--he is my son after all! He settled on a blackberry pie so I ambled in after work one day to place an order to be picked up the next day. The Good:*Ordering process could've been smoother, but the guy at the counter was still training so I'll cut them some slack. *Indoor seating for dining in*Tons of different flavors to choose from in almost every category. Definitely can't complain about selection. *Vegan options available *Blackberry pie filling was out-fucking-standing. Nice balance of sweetness helped bring out the natural flavor and slight tartness of the blackberries. *Crumble on top was decent, but had a bit of a raw flour taste. The Meh:*Parking lot is tight but there is some street parking, as well. *A bit pricey but everything is handmade *I'm not 100% how I feel about this part, but their crumble on top contains almond flour; I wasn't aware of this when ordering or I would've bounced seeing as my son has a tree nut allergy. Fortunately, **he** did spot a sign when he and Carissa came to do the pickup the next day, or it could've been a disaster. Now, I get that they have signs and that's great, but they really, really, REALLY should say something to you when you're ordering. Quite frankly, I've never seen a crumble recipe that uses almond flour so I would never think to assume there might be some in the pie--and I'm sure I'm not the only one. The Ugly:*While the filling was fantastic, the bottom crust was the complete opposite. Somehow they managed to overbake and simultaneously underbake the pie crust at the same time. It was stiff as a rock and pale as an albino's ass. Not sure how that happened, but mazel tov? (ﾉﾟﾟ)ﾉConclusion: Great filling but awful crust. Would definitely be willing to give them another shot, tho."

Kween’s

★★★★☆ 4.3 (28)

"I was craving something sweet after dinner so we decided to stop by for some rolled ice cream. The staff was very friendly and service was quick. The ice cream was super delicious and big with all of the toppings. It's a great value for the quality they have. 10/10 recommend!"

Niles Ice Cream Sweets & Eats

★★★★☆ 4.2 (491) • $$

"I did not expect Niles Ice Cream to be so good. I was in the area on a hot day so what better way to cool off than to get ice cream. They have a large variety of flavors and always give you a humongous scoop. - Caramel Cashew - I don't even like caramel that much but I was a big fan of this ice cream. There was huge chunks of cashews in every bite and the caramel wasn't so overwhelmingly sweet.- Peanut Butter Fudge - I love how each flavor is so distinct and this peanut butter one is no different. I love how pervasive the peanut butter was and you can definitely taste the fudge (chunky) parts.Absolutely loved my experience here and am already thinking about what flavor to get next time. By the way, the line may seem long from the outside but it moves very quickly. My only complaint was that I wanted to sit inside the store but there was way too many flies."

Tandoori Flames

★★★★☆ 4.2 (215) • $$

"I regret not coming here before..the food were delicious..I ordered the samosas and requested sweet tamarind sauce and spicy sauce too.:-)the restaurant setting is beautiful..the energy in there was calm and inviting :-)the young gentleman behind the counter greeted me with a smile..so did the other young gentlemen who handed me my orders and were kind to offer help to bring them in my car...you can request utensils, plates and napkins..and im glad I did..much needed for potluck at work :-) Thank you Tandoori Flames staff..I love you and I appreciate you all :-) :-) :-)"

Crumbl - Pacific Commons

★★★★☆ 3.7 (198)

"Cookies yes, yes and more Yes's please! These cookies although many try to claim are overrated are definitely delicious. They melt in your mouth and leave you wanting more. My family and I like to order the 6 pack box and get one of each that we all love. My favorite being their classic pink sugar however that was before I knew when you ordered the chocolate chip they service it to you warm! That right there is genius! We were literally fighting over the chocolate chip which is an overall classic fav. The stores are small but welcoming offering really great photo ops! I really enjoy the atmosphere of their stores just so cute like every pink lovers dream!"

Copenhagen Bakery & Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.6 • $$

"I don't understand the purpose of having lines formed, especially forming a single file line if they are not honored. To let the white man, literally a white man jump the line so nonchalantly and him having the how dare you pompous attitude of how dare you question my ability to jump the line is what's wrong with the world. As a person of color, I'm highly disgusted this behavior and pattern of privilege is still tolerated and accepted, especially by the staff who are all persons of colors.As a decades long, faithful Customer to your establishment, you would think as to basic right and wrong and equality of rights when you're paying hundreds of dollars for desserts, you should feel secure in the fact that when you're standing at the front of the line, a white person should not have the right to just cut you off and order before you. Please do better."

Crumbl - Camden Union

★★★★☆ 4.2 (453) • $$$

"Easy to orderFast Courteous Delicious Perfect level of sweetness We will be back!"

Croissante

★★★★☆ 3.5 (33)

"Noelle's Yelp Notebook 2024Post Pandemic Chronicles Dear Croissante,I first fell in love with you at your original location in Santa Clara for so many reasons. The first reason I fell in love with your Santa Clara location is simply for the fact you have the most delectable sweet pastries, savory pastry items, and the most amazing items for lunch like your salads and burger. The salad dressing was so amazing I wish you bottled and sold it. Your Santa Clara location is a spot where I'd meet family and friends.When I heard about your Los Gatos location I was so happy because you're extremely close to home.I wish you had your savory lunch items at your Los Gatos location. I know it's probably difficult because it's a smaller location. Yet, please consider having a few lunch items. It would be my one stop shop- my favorite pastries and a sandwich to go :)I came here yesterday after lunching at Steamer's Grillhouse. It was great to see Kaitlynn from your Santa Clara location. Excellent customer service. The ambiance is lovely- the delicious pastries in the beautiful glass displays.I bought pastries for my family and they loved them!!You're a great addition to the town of Los Gatos.I'm excited to try the stollen.In the words of the Dashboard Confessionals song, 'Stolen,' - 'You have stollen my heart :)Love in 2024,Sweet NoelleNoelle's NotesGreat pastriesAmazing customer serviceA favorite in my Yelp Notebook"

La Farfalla

★★★★☆ 3.5 (59) • $

"GREAT FROZEN CHINESE DUMPLINGS HERE. If you have frozen dumplings on your grocery list don't get them from the grocery store, get them from here. Review is only for the frozen dumplings and not their baked goods.They taste fresher, the skins are thin, and it's bursting with fillings. They are located in the freezer on the right side when you walk in, they will be in black takeout containers with clear lids or in bags. They were almost sold out around 2:30 pm which means tons of people are buying them.Some pricing for the ones we bought:-Pork wonton = $6.99-Shrimp, Pork, Chive Wonton = $7.99-Shrimp, Pork, Chive dumpling = $x.xx (forgot pricing)The dumpling we pan-cooked gyoza style with oil and did the other half boiled. Both were really good and tasted home-made and fresh, like something an older relative would make.Wontons same high quality, very good in leftover chicken soup on a cold day.If you've never been here it's inside the Lion Market, just look for Lion in the plaza and walk in, it'll be down the entrance walkway on the left."

Churros la Guadalupana

★★★★★ 5 (7)

"Great churros. Long lines you know it's good! Condensed milk with churros! $2 each or 3 for $6"

Sulbing

★★★★☆ 3.9 (657) • $$

"Great spot for to grab dessert after a meal and hang out. There is one kiosk to order so depending on how many people there are in front of you and if they know what they want, it may take some time.Chocolate monster Sulbing! Tons of Oreo and chocolate powder! If you like chocolate, this is a great go to!The honey butter toast does take a bit of time to prepare compared to their iced desserts but once's out, it's freshly toasted and very flavorful."

Mom's NY Desserts

★★★★★ 4.9 (16) • $

"The first time I had the Insane Brownie, my tastebuds went banana's :-D I love the brownies because they are not too sweet and just have enough chocolate on it. This is how Brownies supposed to taste like. I actually ordered 12 individual pieces to give away to my co workers so they could try it out and they all love it! I posted one picture where I have the brownie for breakfast.And last Christmas, I had the cheesecake as a gift and let me tell you, I was really surprise on how they taste...they taste really, really good. I had 3 slice while having coffee with friends...that's how good it is.If you haven't had one, you are missing out!!!!"

Mochi-ya Ren

★★★★☆ 3.5 (171) • $$

"Oh my Golly GAWD DANG, this place... ooooh this place.Been here two times now, and I'm getting closer to the big prize. The Prize being almost everything on the menu cuz it sells out stupid fast.We came here one night, not long before closing, and were only able to get a few things, because everything was SOLD OUT!Tried again a week later, but came around 1600, and wouldn't ya know it, most of the dang things were sold out again! We were able to add a few others to the list of "Tried's", but still missing out on the really good stuffs!I guess I'm just gonna have to come here when they open so I can beat the rush, but hey, they must be doing something right if they keep selling out EVERY FREAKING TIME I GO THERE!!! GGGRRRRRRR."

Andiamo In Banca

★★★★☆ 4.2 (316) • $$$

"Good italian good and very friendly staff.If you eat inside the vault, then there will no phone signal."

UJU

★★★★☆ 3.9 (81)

"Tried the banana coffee with herbal jelly and it was sooo cute. The herbal jelly was shaped like giant boba and the coffee was the perfect balance of strong coffee flavor with a hint of banana milkThe hazelnut americano is not on the best seller menu anymore but cashier said they can still make it anytime. I love finally founding a place in the Bay that serves Korean style sweet americanos."

UlavacharU Sweets & Snacks

★★★★★ 4.6 (19)

"10/10 loved the food, ambiance and the service. Despite this being a new place and having not many reviews, there was quite the crowd that trickled in on Sunday evening at ~5.30 PM. The food appeared to be prepared fresh and was the right temperature for most dishes. What we tried:1. Bhel puri - the mamra/kurmura was still crunch with cold chutneys, boiled potatoes , onions, tomatoes and crush puris for crunch. 5/5 2. Aloo samosa - piping hot! The stuffing inside was so well spiced and tasty. Loved the sweet tamarind chutney it was served with. I didn't like the green chutney personally. The cover of the samosa was crispy but had some cracks which makes me think they freeze their samosa and fry on demand. 4/5 3. Bombay sandwich- grilled sandwich with standard Bombay sandwich vegetables including beet root. Some light grated Amul cheese on top really makes this sandwich very close to grill sandwiches from Mumbai. Best so far compared to other Bay Area places doing sandwiches. 5/54. Their newly opened live pani puri station- the puri was crispy and fresh. Ragda was not as hot as expected though, next time I will ask them to heat it up even more. The puri was filled with ragda and green/spicy pani and the sweet chutney was optional which you could add on your own. There is also an option to add chopped red onions and grated carrot to pani puri which is not a thing for Mumbai pani puri but I guess other places in India eat it this way. 4/5 Overall a great new addition to Bay Area and the UlavacharU brand. I am impressed with their diversification strategy on how their original restaurant has the best paneer biryani and a decent buffet, their tiffins restaurant variation has good idli, dosa and uttapam along with good sweets and now this place excels in chaat, other snacks and sweets. I can't wait to come back to try other items on the menu next time."

Nuoc Mia Vien Dong 2

★★★★☆ 3.9 (638) • $

"I've been coming to Nuoc Mia Vien Dong 2 for years, and it's always a go-to spot for me! Their nuoc mia (sugarcane juice) is super refreshing and has the perfect amount of sweetness--never too watered down like some other places. And the waffles? So good! Crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, with that perfect touch of sweetness.The quality is always consistent. FYI, It is on the pricier side for a beverage. They have a $15 credit card minimum, so bring cash if you're only grabbing a drink. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area!"

888 Ristorante Italiano

★★★★☆ 4.2 (275) • $$$

"The food was amazing! Highly recommend the bruschetta and fettuccine di tartufo. Vince and his staff were incredible. Had a really nice dinner! Thank you so much!!"

Tindahan Pinoy

★★★★☆ 4 (202) • $$

"Tindahan Pinoy is located in a strip mall that has Pho Dao, Đại-Thành Supermarket, Popeye's Louisiana Chicken, T4, etc.The parking isn't too bad. Small place with a couple of shelves full of merchandise for sale. They have a steam table for some food and a kitchen in the back to quickly cook other foods.I came in here to try their breakfast meal of two scoops of garlic rice, a fried egg, tomato & cucumber slices and one meat (Tocino) (3.5/5). It was prepared in about 5-6 minutes.It's usually crowded but not at the time I visited."

Willard Hicks

★★★★☆ 3.6 • $$$

"Honestly don't know why the rating is at a 3.5 because this place is so good I gatekeep it from everyone and its SO hard because its SO good to where I have to tell everyone about this place. The service is always so amazing and the workers are the BEST. Me and my boyfriend are basically regulars here HAHA. Our go to order is the Pesto Cheesy Bread (100/10) ask for a side of the hot honey they put on the corn bread i promise you, it is AMAZING. We also share the one pound burger they have which is super underrated. (10/10) The Cornbread is also very delicious.The ambience is amazing theres usually a DJ when we go haha, and it has a bar which is usually busy. Its the perfect little date night spot yet also a casual spot for lunch/brunch."

La Farfalla Bakery

★★★★☆ 4 (193) • $$

"Wow !! Their cakes are always so fresh !! One of the nicest bakery in Fremont. They have a variety or breads and snacks, but I mostly go for their cakes. They generally dont keep cakes ready, but prepare fresh for you in 15 mins. Their mousse is melt in mouth. Sponge so soft and fresh. We always enjoy their chocolate and Mango mousse cake. They staff is always nice and friendly.I ordered a special cake for my Sister's baby shower and that turned out perfect. Would always recommend their cakes."

Caffe Bene

★★★★☆ 3.9 (561) • $$

"I decided to come here after work to focus on writing an essay. I arrived around 4pm and instantly noticed that it was crowded. I started scanning the not-so-big place to see if I could sit anywhere. There was a long communal table and a free chair in front of a man, so I asked him if I could sit, and he kindly nodded. I put my stuff down and headed to the restroom (which was clean! Thank you!). I returned from the bathroom, saw an empty table, and moved since I was waiting for my husband to arrive. I tried to log into wifi, but there was no sign with a passcode, so I asked, and the manager said the wifi password is on the receipt after you purchase something. I told her I hadn't bought anything yet, returned to my space, and logged into my hotspot. I wasn't quite ready to order anything yet. About twenty minutes later, my boo arrived, and he ordered a coffee and sandwich while I stepped outside for a phone call. When I returned, I tried his coffee and was inspired to order the same thing. I asked him what it was, and he told me macchiato, so I went and ordered a macchiato and was presented with what looked like an itsy-bitsy cappuccino. I said um, I tried to order what my husband ordered, and this is not it. I looked towards him, and they said oh, that's a caramel macchiato. I asked if I could get that instead, and they said I'd have to pay for the new drink. I said it was an honest mistake, especially since my husband's first language is not English, and the employee said no, so I turned into a Karen and asked for the manager. The manager specified that it was my bad and couldn't do anything about it. I tried to explain about the honest mistake and him not speaking English well, so she then resorted to charging me the difference, which is fine.I honestly refrain from complaining or causing a scene; the thing is that tiny macchiato was like two tablespoons of espresso with some foam on top--tiny. It was bitty, and I would've drank it, but it tasted like tar, and I wasn't in the mood for tar.I paid the difference and got my new drink, and I swear you'd think that I had just asked them for twenty free drinks...they were so annoyed by me. I almost didn't want to drink the coffee because of the bad mojo, but I blessed my cup and drank it anyway. Instead of writing my essay, I am writing this review, and in this time, I've had to use the bathroom again. This time I noticed a sign on the hand dryer (no paper towels are provided) that says to not dry your hands with toilet paper. Um...I will dry my hands with TP if I want to."

Loafy Shark Desserts

★★★★★ 5 (3)

"The matcha Oreo is delicious!! I have tried them over at ikitchens and it was a perfect treat for how hot it has been. The flavors were so good and bonus points for being vegan! The gelato was such a great texture too. Loved everything about loafy sharks all around. The price was great too. We love supporting small businesses."

Love In Slice

★★★★★ 5 (12)

"Wow can't say enough about this cake. Absolutely delish. Moist and not overdone with spices. You will not be disappointed. The chocolate topping is amaaaazing."

Gio Cha Ngon

★★★★☆ 3.7 (26)

"I stopped by for *cheap gas next door and stumbled into this unassuming place! Glad I did bc they had a banh mi that I never had before...Bo la lot (grilled beef in betel leaf) in a sandwich form. Yass! Sandwich had all the usual stuff, but the star was the meat. Right texture, hot, and flavorful. Glad I stopped by and will be back!"

Le Cake

★★★★★ 4.9 (10)

"BEAUTIFUL and DELICIOUS cake!! They were very accommodating to my preferences, great communication. Highly recommend!"

Nousa's cakes & Sweets

★★★★☆ 4.3 (17)

"Been craving some CANELE DE BORDEAUX (French custard cake) and recently bought some in Oakland which (to me) were a fail...I won't say complete fail as the bakery graciously refunded me stating "while this is the first complaint received on the caneles we will of course refund you for them" but the vendor made it seem like in America were used to a lighter color whereas in Frances and Japan it's done darker...oh I googled that statement and didn't find one pic that looked like mine aka burnt!Since I still had the canele crave, I found Nousa's via Yelp and ordered online. OH MY CANELE goodness! These are amazing and everything that I had hoped and expected from a proper canele...crunchy exterior (almost a thin golden shell) from the caramelized sugar, soft, creamy and custardy interior with a nice vanilla flavor! A 'bit burnt' done properly unlike the other place I went to (see the side-by-side pic). Amazingly addictive! Bought some ORIGINAL BAKLAVA ROLLS for others but I sneaked a bite and those were wonderful as well! Crunchy, bite-sized, buttery, flaky sugary layers but not overly sweet with fresh pistachios! Heck, why not get some Nana's BUTTER COOKIES while we're at it...melt in your mouth, buttery deliciousness with a light coating of powdered sugar !It's funny I keep saying I'm not into sweets but for those who don't like overly sweet desserts these are it...lightly sweet and more about varying textures and flavors which I love. All I have to say is if you live in the South Bay, you gotta try her caneles, baklava rolls and cookies or you're missing out on this hidden gem!** Support this small, family-owned business! **Marleine, the owner/baker delivered them personally which is truly appreciated. Not only does she make a 5-star product, but wow talk about customer service!!! No storefront but mainly Art and Wine festivals and Artisan Food events which unfortunately, are not happening during these covid times! She sells online and at the Saratoga Farmers Market! CANELE....CANELE...I heart NOUSA'S CANELES!!! Thank you Marleine! You made my day!"

Marco Polo Italian Ice Cream

★★★★★ 4.6 (569) • $$

"Came here for a late night sweet tooth craving. When you enter Vietnam Town, it is towards the right side that is closer to Grand Century. Marco Polo offers a variety of Asian flavored gelatos like Black Sesame and Thai. Love the rich consistency."

Simple Delights

★★★★★ 4.9 (145) • $$

"My son's 4th birthday party was less than a week away when I finally got myself together to order a cake. I worked with Jessica and her team on a construction-themed birthday cake, and we were so excited to see what they came up with.I had seen other Yelp reviews with construction cakes so had a really good starting point. We wanted to have the cake share colors with the Pupstruction show so I shared the Pupstruction logo. Email communication plus a phone call was all Jessica and team needed for the cake. Jessica's team even purchased construction vehicles from Amazon - and within the relatively short timeline. We were really happy with how the cake turned out and (most importantly) so was our son. Success! We'll be back."

GumaGumalu

★★★★☆ 3.6 (307) • $$

"My wife and I was craving Indian. My daughter was craving dosa. Not many Indian restaurants around Fremont serve dosa. My friend recommended we give GumaGumalu a try. We took his suggestion.We arrived a little after 6pm on a Friday evening. Finding parking was no issue, as this restaurant is located in the Ranch 99 Plaza. When we walked in, we were the first customer and was greeted with a friendly smile and the lady told us to sit anywhere.We sat down and ordered our food. Daughter got her dosa and mango lassi. Wife and I got the garlic naan, andhra chicken curry, vijaywada chicken biryani, and a samosa chaat. Food arrived in a reasonable time. First came the dosa platter with 3 chutney dipping sauce. Then came the samosa chaat. Then the andrha chicken curry. Then the garlic naan. And last to arrive was the vijaywada chicken curry.Everything tasted super delicious. My daughter really enjoyed her dosa and mango lassi. My wife and I enjoyed everything else. The food portion was great. When we were full, we still had plenty of the rice and chicken curry left over to take home.The complimentary chai tea at this place has a distinct sweet after taste, even though no sugar was added. It did not taste like other chai tea from other restaurants, but was still quite nice. I really enjoyed the dosa and the garlic chutney is hands down my favorite dipping sauce. The spice level and flavor on the rest of the dish was perfect for our taste. We definitely will come back again next time we want Indian food."

Feng Cha Tea House

★★★★☆ 4.1 (51) • $$

"FLAVOR (5/5): Been to different Feng Cha locations and they're all consistent in quality! I'm super caffeine sensitive so I really appreciate their selection and substituting for caffeine free options. I have their strawberry overload with sparkling water and it tastes like a strawberry soda! Their breezes on the menu are also a favorite when I feel like treating myself. INSTAGRAM WORTHY (5/5): I love the aesthetic of Feng Cha, super clean and modern with just enough decor and design! The store itself isn't too big but enough for a few tables and photo ops! SERVICE (4/5): Came for their grand opening day, waited about 1.5 hours. The staff stayed positive and the wait for the drinks itself didn't run too long! TAKEAWAYS: One of my favorite boba chains, so happy to have a location closer to me! Right next to subway at the end of the Trader Joe's mall."

Taste Of India

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (341) • $

"I don't know why this place has terrible review but I tried the jalebi from this place. In my opinion, it's better than some places in India.I don't know if this place is a one shot wonder (only make great Jalebis), but even if that's the case I will go back.The Jalebi is amazingly crispy and juicy. The size of each jalebi is not too big and thin and of even diameter throughout."

Gurukrupa

★★★☆☆ 3 (4)

"This is a a very good restaurant, the staff are very very friendly and nice, they got the food out in a reasonable time and the restaurant has a laid back and easy going vibe to it. I totally recommend getting food here, it was fresh and piping hot. Also flavorful and great tasting. I ordered a vegetable korma and mango lassi and its super good"

Meow Tea

★★★★☆ 4.1 (392) • $

"Excellent fruit teas. I got mango, lychee, and peach teas with passion fruit popping bobas and lowest sugar level (10-25%). They have a buy 2 get 1 free deal. I paid $4.50 per drink + 0.50 per topping. Really affordable, but more importantly, very delicious teas. Their fruity teas are perfect treats on a hot day. The lychee tea has bits of lychee fruit in the drink. I really like the snacks too: takoyaki are my favorite. Service is great: nice and friendly. This is my favorite boba tea in San Jose."

Crumbl - Mountain View

★★★★☆ 4.3 (104)

"We always enjoy Crumbl offerings. Today we picked up dessert for a small dinner with friends. We got four so that the four of us could sample several cookies. I ordered ahead and thank goodness I did. A soccer team descended just before we arrived, but because I placed my order ahead of time, I got most of the cookies I wanted. Word to the wise: Saturday is the last day of the week for them and they are closed on Sunday, so this is when they were most likely to run out of stuff. They had run out of semi-sweet chocolate chunk cookies, but they substituted mini cookies instead. We also got fudge brownie, cornbread cookie and peanut butter crisp. They were all moist and delicious, as we have come to expect from Crumbl. When all you sell is cookies, you have to do it right, and they do! The service is friendly, and the store is always clean and pristine looking even when there is a flurry of activity going on behind the counter."