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"For Paris-perfect cakes and tarts embellished California-style with fresh flowers, head to this sleek, serene branch of Karen Krasne’s pastry...Read More"
"For Paris-perfect cakes and tarts embellished California-style with fresh flowers, head to this sleek, serene branch of Karen Krasne’s pastry...Read More"
"Whether it's the funfetti cookies paired with cookies and cream ice cream or chocolate chip cookies sandwiching cookie dough ice cream, Baked Bear will have you all screaming for ice cream for delivery through Uber Eats. Even more, check their Facebook page for delivery of their Quaratine Kit (2 pints + 1 dozen cookies) which can make up to 6 ice cream sandwiches. The price (including delivery) is $35 flat, and for every kit delivered, they will be donating a dozen cookies to our brave medical staff working so hard in the local hospitals."
"Pacific Beach, Carmel MountainMix or match two freshly baked cookies or brownies on the outside and a huge scoop of decadent ice cream inside for the perfect hand-held treat at The Baked Bear. Whatever combo you choose, have it hot-pressed, drizzled with sauce, rolled in sprinkles, mini M&Ms, or Fruity Pebbles, topped with whipped cream, or all three.How to order:Limited seating is available on a first-come basis."
"If you’ve got a sweet tooth and like to Instagram your desserts, try Baked Bear!. They have the best ice cream sandwiches in town. These freshly baked cookies topped with delicious craft ice cream will leave you and your followers drooling."
"A depth of wine variety that has earned the prestigious Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator. Open for dinnerDress code: Dress JeansPhone: +1 619-237-9700"
"Starting at 5pm on Fridays, this cosy downtown bakery turns into a craft beer bar with 24 authentic local taps paired with a rotating top of freshly baked donuts. Satisfy midnight craving at this Instagrammable paradise with colorful Homer’s donuts and Big Poppa stuffed with pop tarts. From the drink menu, their most fancy item is definitely the Butterbeer, glazed with butterscotch and served in intriguing Harry Potter themed glasses."
"The sign of a good donut shop is one that makes you salivate the second you step through the door - and that’s exactly what you’ll get at Donut Bar. Image courtesy of Donut Bar Instagram. Are you looking for a new regular donut place where you can be sure that you’ll like at least one thing on the menu?"
"You can find the Oh My Birthday Cake donut at the Donut Bar in San Diego. When you go you'll want to try the strawberry split and the French toast donut as well. This delectable donut will leave you wanting more."
"KensingtonHandmade waffle cones and Fosselman’s famous premium ice cream make Moosie’s Ice Cream a must-stop for your snack break. Try the chocolate-covered strawberry flavor with one of their addictive brownies on the side, or their classic ice cream shop sundaes, shakes, malts, or floats in any one of 16 flavors. Easy brunch cheat—add one of their fresh sorbets (passionfruit is our favorite) to a glass of bubbly for an instant mimosa."
"Named after their Grandmother, Moosie’s is the place to go for good, old-fashioned ice cream. With 16 rotating flavors, you can mix two into one scoop or you can treat yourself to two scoops in one of their handmade daily waffle cones. Their tempting flavors of chocolate dipped strawberry, peppermint candy, burgundy cherry, and more are made by the Fosselman family who has been serving Southern California for 91 years."
"It’s every kid’s dream to be treated with ice cream as yummy and colorful looking as the raspberry bowl you see in this photo. While there are many great ice cream spots in town, Moosie’s is the one that has it all - great ice cream, quick and friendly serving, sweet decor and the best price!. It’ll be a great bonus if you get lucky and arrive in time for occasional free samples; grab that chance."
"Normal HeightsNo, they can’t help you with your laundry, but An’s Dry Cleaning will satisfy your cravings for a smooth, chilly treat that’s not your typical scoop shop offering. Quirky names and inventive combos like Cypress, an intense chocolate that’s like eating a gelato brownie; Polyester, a maple syrup gelato swirled with crushed roasted pecan; or Burlap, a vegan option made of coconut milk, peanut butter, and chocolate bits. How to order: Limited seating is available on a first-come basis."
"Nope, you didn’t read that wrong – this place serves up some of the best small batch gelato in the city!. Their storefront is located in a historic building in University Heights and instead of changing the name of the previous tenant, they decided to keep it and adapt their brand to fit!. Crafted by an experienced European gelato maker, the unique flavors are cleverly named after fabrics but are inspired by seasonal produce found at the local farmer’s markets."
"With headphones for little aviators to listen to the air traffic control and pilots communicate and plenty of room for a large party, land at this iconic San Diego restaurant for a celebration meal. Let the crew watch the planes and helicopters take-off while you eat up fare from prime rib to shrimp and scallop fettuccine. There's a Little Pilot's menu with mini cheeseburgers and mac n' cheese."
"With a vintage aviation theme and home inside a replica WWI French farmhouse overlooking Montgomery Field Airport, 94th Aero Squadron is a unique space for brunch."
"Where: 308 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 No visit to San Diego would be complete without a meal and good time at this iconic LGBTQ+ gathering spot featuring spacious outdoor patio seating and an upper deck to watch all the action. Colorful, fun, and filled with friendly locals and visitors on any given afternoon or night, Urban MO's is a Happy Hour favorite and known for great burgers and strong cocktails adorned with plastic farm animals."
"Urban MO’s Bar & Grill coined as “The Best Gay Bar In The World”, is located in the heart of San Diego’s LBGTQ+ community of Hillcrest. They are self-described as a colorful, fun place to have a great time where everyone is welcome!. Urban MO’s is both a restaurant and bar that is said to be even more fun if you stay into the lively evening."
"You can take a break here on a layover or if staying at one of the San Diego Airport hotels because this fun area is across the street from the airport. You’ll find a small sandy beach (the only along the bay), picnic tables, public art, a play structure, and panoramic views. (Location: Downtown)"
"Spanish Landing Park is a long narrow park along busy North Harbor Drive in San Diego. This park is near San Diego International Airport and the Harbor Island Marina."
"These island-inspired homemade ice cream shops are owned by a local family and opened its first location in North Park but also has shops in Point Loma and Pacific Beach. This gourmet ice cream shop offers a rotating menu of over 300 flavors of Tropical Dreams super premium Hawaiian ice cream and sorbet and created an ice cream “flight” of mini ice cream cones that allows ice cream lovers to taste up to 6 flavors at a time!. Our favorite ice cream flavors are the Chocolate Coconut and Mango Cream served in one of their homemade waffle ice cream cones."
"to Hammond's Gourmet Ice Cream and its 300 flavors of Tropical Dreamssuper-premium, Hawaiian ice cream and sorbet. Super-premium means it's handmade with 18% butterfat, adding a rich and creamy texture you can taste. Flavors like Chocolate Coconut Macadamia Nut, Lilikoi Sorbet, or Peanut Butter and Guava Jelly will have your littles screaming for more."
"Purveyors of premium Tropical Dreams ice cream, Hammond’s offers more than 100 flavors on rotation across its two shops found in North Park and Point Loma. (Pacific Beach is closed until further notice.) It’s mostly known for its ice cream flight concept— their mini cone flights range from 6- to a mega 32-flavor option."
"Cookie magic is what you’ll find at NatSweets with her incredible design talent. She’ll create any kind of custom cookie that you can imagine. Plan ahead for your custom orders or stop by the shop to pick up seasonal or daily creations."
"A small chain in California with 10 outlets where they make all their natural ice cream in small batches. What sets them apart from everybody else is their incredible unique and exciting flavours, as well as their gorgeous waffle cones. They also rotate and create new flavours every quarter to ensure you never get bored."
"To do so, Cauldron Ice Cream uses liquid nitrogen to freeze their sweet treats. LAB Desserts and Coffee – 4817 Convoy Street"