Extraordinary Desserts
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 294-2132
- Cross Street:
- Palm
- Best of Citysearch:
- Dessert 2007
- Hours:
- Mon-Thurs 8:30am-11pm, Fri 8:30am-12am, Sat 10am-12am, Sun 10am-11pm
Editorial Review for Extraordinary Desserts – by Erin Chambers
In Short
Inside the ivy-covered brick walls, sweethearts can easily hold hands across the small, candle-lit tables for two that populate the simple L-shaped dining room. A decadent dessert case at the crux houses homemade chocolate torts, mousses and multiple layer cakes along with a la carte items like fresh, warm cookies whose smell wafts into the parking lot. The all-sweets menu changes daily and also includes a full, organic tea and coffee selection.
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Insider Tips
When to GoJust across the lawn from the Old Globe Theatre, it is a popular post-show spot for Balboa Park's cultured crowd.
What to OrderGet your choice of Lion Kona coffee beverages and one fresh breakfast pastry for just 5 bucks before 11am.
The ExtrasA no reservations policy means a line forms around 8pm and remains steady until closing on weekends.
User Reviews for Extraordinary Desserts
11/19/2007 Posted by ccstewart
The wide variety of offerings here is amazing. Each dessert is made with the finest ingredients available with a beautiful presentation. It has won my heart and stomach over as I usually wouldn't even consider eating any kind of cake. All the cakes are moist with the perfect blend of layers, to stimulate your palette. For the toughest critic, you can also try wonderfully creamy mousse, tiramisu, custards, and fresh fruit. It's pleasing on the eyes and on the tongue and well worth spending between $5 - 8 per slice.
Pros: great for any occasion
Cons: parking on the street can sometimes be a challenge
08/24/2007 Posted by sandiegogirl25
I've been a customer at this establishment for years. Of course, we are used to standing in line and waiting for a seat, but we don't mind that. However, last week, I took 7 of my girlfriends, and it was a horrible experience. Besides the employees having bad attitudes, we seated ourseleves, organized a table on our own, and were forced to pay an extra 18% "gratuity" on top of the premiums we paid for the products. I don't think an extra 18% is warranted when we have no server take our order, bring our desserts, and take care of our needs. All they did was give us a bad attitude and bring our desserts after 30 minutes. I emailed the owner, but due to her non-responsiveness, it seems like she doesn't care. After this experience I went on the web, and it looks like a ton of people share the same complaint. In addition to the joke service and unjust gratuity we were forced to pay, the $10 creme brulee didn't even have a crunchy crust and tasted soggy and repulsive. Needless to say, I won't be returning to this establishment. Neither will any of my family or friends. Pathetic.
Pros: Stylish cute place
Cons: Pathetic service, overpriced menu, and long line. Beware of the forced gratuity!!!
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