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Sift Dessert Bar
2411 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115, United States
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Sift Dessert Bar
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Ch
Review №1

Best cupcakes I’ve had so far in SF. I usually go to two bakeries in the marina but this place blows these away, for cupcakes at least. WOW!Felt like I was treating each cupcake with a sensuality normally reserved for the purposes of mating. Like Jesus they were good. Texture and softness took me to new levels. Felt like a crack addict getting his dose and I was stamping my foot on the sidewalk as I walked and ate.Got the berry good cheesecake cupcake and pink champagne cupcake. Very soft, very creamy, very flavorful.Surprised there was no line. Got them late in the evening too and they were still perfectly soft. Felt myself melting with the icing as it went down.

He
Review №2

I love the soft moist cupcakes! So moist and piled high with delicious icing 🧁 My friends & family love them as well. I do believe they are the best cupcakes out there!!!

De
Review №3

Cute little bakery located in the heart of the Fillmore shopping district. Macaroons are delicious... Just about on par with Laduree. This place is known for their cupcakes, which are not as sweet as some other dessert places. Service was friendly but the lack of parking can be an issue if youre in a rush.

M
Review №4

Love the whoopie cookie with butter cream and the gluten free vanilla cupcake with champagne frosting

Ga
Review №5

I tried the Red Velvet and the O.G. (Cookies & Cream). The Red Velvet is very good, both the cake and the frosting. Don’t waste your time on the O.G., though — it’s way too sweet and has little flavor.

Ri
Review №6

Beyond amazing. My wife talked me into treats before lunch and I fell in love with this place. I have to say for such a small place, they have big ideas and huge flavor blasting treats! I couldnt be more happy to eat a treat like this before lunch, and Im not even a sweats guy! The mixer of frosting and cake mics has to be one of the greatest creations of desserts in our time; In my opinion. Just tell them I sent You! 😁

Al
Review №7

Such a cute store and concept! The box and napkins and bags are adorable! Free parking on Sundays!

Li
Review №8

Cute place, smart packaging & great(!) tasting cupcakes with balanced sweetness. Way better than others I’ve tried in the area.Also, they offer cute candles and stuff if you’re celebrating someone

C
Review №9

OG (cookies and cream) was very mediocre, especially for the price. Red velvet and cheesecake cup more than made up for it.

Br
Review №10

Their red velvet cup cake was very tasty!!

sa
Review №11

I got two cup cakes, oreo and raspberry flaver. It is good!!! Very soft bread. I love it

Jo
Review №12

Delicious little dessert bakery. Friendly service. Great macaroons.

Li
Review №13

Ordered the 20-person dessert bar for our housewarming and everyone commented on how amazing they were. The packaging and presentation, and of course the quality and taste, were superb. Online order and pick up was very easy. We will definitely order from Sift again.

Li
Review №14

They have super delicious cupcakes, and cruffins (which are basically cake pops, but not on a stick). My favorite is the pink champagne, which is raspberry flavored, and one of their cupcake wars winning cupcakes! (I still havent gotten to try the other two though!).

Mi
Review №15

Excellent Whoopi cookies...love the molasses with lemon filling. They also have GF cupcakes.

Ki
Review №16

Tremendous! Highly recommend the birthday cake cruffle and churro macaron

Za
Review №17

Great cupcakes. The other items like the cookie sandwiches are okay, but I think this place really shines with its cupcakes. I would definitely recommend the Samoa for your first trip!

Sa
Review №18

Just got 3 cupcakes delivered. Red velvet, chocolate and raspberry jam. The red velvet was okay. But the cake parts on all 3 had an oily texture. The chocolate frosting was honestly mediocre. I had cupcakes from Susies Cakes a few days back. Sifts doesnt hold a candle to theirs. Dont recommend.

Ma
Review №19

Cupcakes are always good. But lately they havent been placing cupcake holders in the box which results to the cupcakes falling over, upside down, etc when you get it. Have happened both in both deliveries and pick up. Embarrassing to gift :(

Ju
Review №20

Tasty cupcakes - its our go-to when were in the area.

Da
Review №21

My girlfriend brought cupcakes from Sift for my birthday. Fantastic! Delicious, silky and very satisfying. A rich, luxurious experience that makes a guy want to come back again and again. I cant get enough. Definitely wont be able to hold out until next birthday to have more. Even the for the first sitting, once wasnt enough - we had to have more in the middle of the night and again the next morning. Writing this review makes me hungry for more. Good cupcakes.

He
Review №22

Amazing cupcakes!A friend threw us a baby shower and she had ordered cupcakes from Sift!Delicious and moist with so many different and interesting flavours. These cupcakes were loved by all family and friends who attended the party. A huge hit!Most loved were the lemon, red velvet, pink raspberry champagne, bacon (Yes bacon haha) and the coconut one. Missed out on trying so many other flavors that were in the box which were devoured before mommy to be got there for it :PVery indulging stuff. Highly recommend for parties or just for personal enjoyment. Yum!

Ed
Review №23

Received a dozen cupcakes (Maryland) sent by #1 son in SF. They arrived in perfect condition. All I can say is A M A Z I N G ! BEST EVER! Felt very guilty but quickly got over it.

Ri
Review №24

Cream cheese frosting is great but the cupcake was super dry and tasted awful.

Bo
Review №25

This is one of my favorite dessert places! Friendly staff, delicious sweets and a great atmosphere. This cafe is definitely Instagram worthy too if youre into that.

Al
Review №26

This place is amazing! The cupcakes were great and Kiana (aka the best ever) made it a cherry on top experience. She helped me pick the best tastiest cupcake and her contagious smile really brightened my day. Will definitely be coming back here soon!

Ch
Review №27

Employee was very nice and everything tasted great. Would go again.

Mo
Review №28

Great product (5* product), poor service delivery. Placed an order in person the day prior with a request for a cake to be picked up at 11:30AM. Wait >30 minutes for it to be “iced.” Disappointing.

El
Review №29

Very delicious Samoa cupcake. Coconut cake, choc ganache filling, caramel frosting, toasted coconut. Intensely sweet, of course. With lots of flavor. #1 seller here is Ooh La La, red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting. Pleasant place to sit. They also sell frosting shots. Not kidding.

Je
Review №30

The pink champagne cupcakes are hands down the best! This place is also awesome for cupcake or cake delivery (they ship nationwide). After having cupcakes here for the 1st time, we decided to order a pink champagne birthday cake & it was equally delicious. The ohh la la cupcake is their version of red velvet cupcake and it is also great. The business offers monthly specials- the only one Ive tried is key lime & it has a gram cracker crust underneath thats scrumptious!

Ri
Review №31

This place is brand-new I think but I must say the pastries are out of this world theyre really delicious French pastries and they taste very homemade. Very quiet relaxing place to go out for coffee or pastries

Ra
Review №32

Fun place, friendly service. Toss up on good cupcakes. Some are really good, some are not! Hit or miss and I feel a little overpriced but fun.

Ma
Review №33

Ordered the chocolate cake with the salted chocolate mousse filling for my sons birthday. Staff was extremely helpful in figuring how to order and have Uber eats send it to him since Im in LA and hes in San Francisco. Dessert was amazing according to everyone who indulged.

Ma
Review №34

Good cupcake find! Nice to-go boxing. Tight to find parking for.

bi
Review №35

Divine... puts a smile on your face 🤪

Ju
Review №36

Amazing cupcakes, soft and tasty ! the gluten free ones are the best in town !!!! staff is always nice !

Be
Review №37

Having tried them all, IMHO these are the best cupcakes in town.The cake is soft yet stays together the frostings are sweet, luxurious and well balanced.

Mi
Review №38

Cute cupcake shop. Unique cupcake flavors. I’ve visited this place several times. Once it was for their Samoa cupcake (Girl Scout cookie Samoas!)—super yum. Did you know that The Samoa cupcake won on cupcake wars? Another time we came here during March and they have the most awesome Guinness chocolate cupcake-which was moist and a touch boozy; the perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Ka
Review №39

Yummy but not alot of gluten free choices I really wanted pink champagne, but had to settle for chocolate.

Ap
Review №40

Hands down one of the best places to get cupcakes in the city. I have never had a bad one and honestly cant just eat one in one session. Love the lemon flavor

Em
Review №41

It was a little too sweet for me but good for anyone who loves cupcakes!

Ch
Review №42

My personal favorite place for cupcakes in the city. Mostly because the frosting is out of this world. Y current favorites are the limonatta, pink champagne, and the vanilla one. Cant go wrong with any of the others though.

Ro
Review №43

Yummy. Yummy. Yummy. Every flavor I tried was moist, tasty and yummy.

Jo
Review №44

Great dessert place. The whoopie cookies are to die for, and the cookies on their own are great. I would skip the macaroons, which are not quite up to spec, but the cupcakes are pretty good too.

Ka
Review №45

Got some whoopie pies and they were so good! Going back to try a cupcake next

Vi
Review №46

The cupcakes are big and doughy. Very sweet! I heard everyone raving about pink champagne; my preference was the Ooh La La, although I would have loved to have tried the lemon. Mmmmmm

Ro
Review №47

Very kind girls c: attentive to each one of us during our girls day out and quick! Cupcakes are adorable c:

Ni
Review №48

Awsome sweets that will satisfy anyones sweet tooth needs.

Ma
Review №49

Whoopie cookies are amazing. Lots of great cupcakes as well.

Ri
Review №50

The best cupcakes ever. They have different flavours and gluten free on Wednesday. These cupcakes are on the really sweet side, though.

Je
Review №51

Delicious cupcake but the macaroon tasted old.

St
Review №52

This is the best dessert bar in SF ! And in my home town The Fillmore, the OG best suits me

El
Review №53

Pink champagne cupcakes!Heard of Sift from my girlfriend who brought me back cupcakes from their Napa location.So it was only a matter of time before I became a frequent patron to Sifts SF storefront.Would like to try some of their other offerings, but just cant stop noshing on the pink champagne cupcakes and cakes (GREAT for birthdays and special occasions)!

Mi
Review №54

Consistently good cupcakes and cookies. Occasionally see new flavors circle through, it would be nice to see more variety.

No
Review №55

Really good cupcakes. I bought all the ones featured on Cupcake wars and they were all a hit. My fav was the snickerdoodle cupcake. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable.

Y
Review №56

Wheat-free Wednesdays are the best! I wish they had gluten-free cupcake options every day of the week.

Sc
Review №57

Wonderful candyland filled with cupcakes, macaroons, cruffels and cookies galore! They also take custom cake orders for wonderfully decorated and delicious birthday cakes.

Ni
Review №58

Worst cupcakes I have ever had. Granted I arrived right before closing. But the fact that both cupcakes I bought had the worst cake texture I have ever seen cannot just be because of the hour. The cake was not airy and fluffy but instead super dense and unappealing.

Sa
Review №59

The honest truth is, that these are the best cupcakes Ive ever had... Absolutely delicious!!! :-)

Ke
Review №60

Great and cheerful staff. Accommodating and nice.

Ju
Review №61

These cupcakes are the best on the planet. Seriously. Just wish they also had minis because I have no willpower.... yum.

Co
Review №62

Costumer service was great! Vanilla gluten free cupcake was awesome! Should have got a 2nd to take home with me!

Za
Review №63

Probably the best cupcake place in SF, and they have amazing cookies and are always so friendly. They tend to run out later in the day, so use caution if you must have a specific cupcake.

Da
Review №64

The cookies are big and the fillings are rich. Save room in your stomach for this because youre not going to want to stop eating it! My favorite combo is the ginger cookie with cream cheese frosting/filling. I skipped the cupcakes because Im a cookie guy.

Da
Review №65

Unbelievably tasty ice cream sandwiches. Coconut cookie with salted caramel ice cream. Wow!

Vi
Review №66

One of my favorite I normally dont eat cupcakes but this ones umm so yummy got to love it

Ry
Review №67

This place is Awesome! My go-to is the Whoopie Cookie and glass of milk. I still need to try the champaign cupcake and the stud muffin(featured on the food network).

Pa
Review №68

The cupcakes were ok. The girl at the counter was not seeming to be in a good mood and was not very helpful.

Ro
Review №69

Amazing cupcakes! I love their pink champeign and their battle Royale. Very small shop with a few seats, but totally gotta check out.

Ru
Review №70

Tasty cakes served by nice people. Good stuff!

An
Review №71

My wife wanted to get some cupcakes since we just moved here and I found this place. After I got here I found out that they won a food network challenge... After eating them, I now know why. Soo good!

An
Review №72

This place is dangerous. Incredible desserts and just a few short blocks from our home. I cant go into Sift without leaving with one of their Snickerdoodle cupcakes. Another favorite is the Stud Muffin, which features a bona fide bacon topping on the cupcake. The staff are always super nice and helpful. Highly recommended for an after dinner dessert visit, or if youre looking for an utterly massive sugar high.

Ki
Review №73

Anything you get here is great. My favorite cupcake is the samoa.

Mi
Review №74

After eating at Pizzeria Delfina right across the street, this place was located to conveniently not to go to afterward for dessert! Sift has a lot of different desserts that I like so it was too difficult to just pick one thing. I got a few cruffles, a brownie, and a chocolate chip cookie. Out of the three things I got, the brownie was the most memorable. It pretty much tastes like your classic brownie, it was very rich and thick. The cruffles I dont remember as well but I remember liking them the most. I dont even remember which cruffles I had but I think one was chocolate covered with chocolate in the middle. They were soft and cold which made them taste even better! The cookie I dont remember that much but I know that I didnt not like it if that makes any sense. The two employees working there at the time I was there were nice. They answered all the questions I had about the different desserts and even though I got there close to closing time, they were nice and let me eat there.

Sa
Review №75

My favorite place for cupcakes in the city. Im a sucker for the Lemon cupcakes. I also like the cookies n cream!

Ma
Review №76

Great cupcakes and homemade Oreo type 🍪

Li
Review №77

BATTLE ROYALE ALL THE WAY. soooo good.

Ca
Review №78

Saw them on Cupcake Wars! Had to try and didnt dissappoint. I always get the acai berry cupcake-- delicious!

Jo
Review №79

What you expect from a expect from a 3$+ cupcake shop. The staff are also very pleasant.

Fo
Review №80

Best tasting cupcakes for the price. the quality is excellent

Sp
Review №81

Excellent cheese cake cupcake. Though, it was very expensive. Worth it once for the experience though.

Am
Review №82

Good selection of flavors. Id rate this place higher, but one of the cupcakes I had was way undercooked.

Mi
Review №83

Amazing butter cream frosting. Their prices are a little steep but are totally worth it.

An
Review №84

Delicious, moist cupcake and the frosting was very good as well.

Ra
Review №85

The macaron was not fresh at all. It was cold and probably a few days old. Dont buy

El
Review №86

Just go. Its amazing.

Mi
Review №87

Bad customer service! The manager acted attitude! (A woman with glasses) BAD BAD BAD!😱

Ke
Review №88

Best cupcakes in SF, hands down!

He
Review №89

Adorable location with yummy cupcakes!

Th
Review №90

Excellent cupcakes, super cute packaging

Ke
Review №91

Great cookies

Ju
Review №92

Great service, awesome sweets.

Ma
Review №93

Very expensive, but cute place

An
Review №94

24 carrot was good

Mi
Review №95

Reason why Im fat cupcakes legit

Ef
Review №96

Good cupcakes and macaroons

D
Review №97

Excellent artisan cupcakes

Me
Review №98

Yummy.

Kr
Review №99

Wheat free Wednesdays

Ma
Review №100

Ok

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  • Address:2411 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115, United States
  • Site:https://siftdessertbar.com/
  • Phone:+1 415-580-3030
Categories
  • Dessert shop
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–5PM
  • Thursday:11AM–5PM
  • Friday:10AM–6PM
  • Saturday:10AM–6PM
  • Sunday:11AM–5PM
Service options
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Highlights
  • Great dessert:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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