U :Dessert Story

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    $$ Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Shaved Ice
    Closed3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    3489 16th St

    San Francisco, CA 94114

    Dehon St & Sanchez St

    Castro

    Mon

    • 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    • 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    • 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    • 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    • 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    • 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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    • 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    About the Business

    U Dessert Story is the next level of Asian desserts--influenced by Korean, Japanese, and Thai passion. Our desserts are homemade in our kitchen with love using the highest quality ingredients. We feature desserts, bakery items, cafe drinks, small plates, cakes, toast, snowice, Korean, Japanese, and Thai specialties.

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      If you’re planning some kind of celebration - you should! We’ve gone early and stood in line and the wait can range between 15-30 mins depending on what’s happening in the city! https://udessertstory.com/… more

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      Is the outside dining area dog friendly?

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      Yes

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    • Photo of Yvette S.
      Yvette S.
      CA, CA
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      Apr 12, 2024

      This is amazing!!!!!!my favorite dessert spot here! Cozy place with plenty of seats!!

      Nice!!!
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      Tammy B.

      Apr 15, 2024

      Yvette, we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit! We're glad to be your favorite dessert spot and we appreciate your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more delicious treats. Thank you!

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      Sensei C.
      Berryessa, San Jose, CA
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      Apr 28, 2024

      the thai tea bingsoo was so good! it was the perfect size for 3-4 people and it was not too sweet :)

      Boba Thai Tea Bingsoo, Mango Milk Tea, Hojicha Latte
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      Tammy B.

      Apr 29, 2024

      We're happy to know you enjoy our Boba Thai Tea Bingsu so much, Sensei. Thank you for your wonderful compliments, and we look forward to serving you again soon!

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      Apr 22, 2024

      Very expensive but that's SF. The desserts are incredible and I would always recommend the toasts! Friendly service and a great location!

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      Tammy B.

      Apr 25, 2024

      Thank you, Gabriel. We truly appreciate your compliments on our desserts and service. We understand that SF can be pricey, but we strive to offer a memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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      Pretty packed on a Saturday evening, we were seated all the way in the back corner. Service was a little slow, but again, it was packed. It was a little loud, with the music and people. But to be expected.

      My daughter loves cheesecake so u wasn't surprised. She did want one of the crepe cakes but the flavor she wanted was no longer offered.

      My sister said she had never had a crepe cake before, and she said she'll never have cake any other way now.

      I was kind of full from dinner. And had no business ordering a whole waffle to myself. I did it anyway, and ate the entire thing. Do i regret it? No. Well, maybe. I was in so much pain from being so full, but it was just so incredibly delicious I couldn't stop eating it.

      Next time I'll skip dinner and just eat that. 100/10 recommend.

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      Tammy B.

      May 17, 2024

      Hi Jessica. We're happy you joined us with your family and it's great to hear you all enjoyed your visit so much. We hope you'll be back again someday. Thank you!

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      Danielle J.
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      May 11, 2024

      Supppper yummy!!! My favorite was the infamous UBE BISCOFF BINGSU but of course!!!! It's nice and light! The size I thought it was going to be overly filling and the sides (condensed milk and Boba) were going to make it too sweet, but it all came together perfectly!!!! Highly recommend it.

      We also got the YOUNG COCONUT PANDAN CREPE CAKE (Slice) and it was good but I wasn't sold on the texture of the coconut sauce. It's hard to put a finger on it, but regardless it was still tasty.

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      Tammy B.

      May 14, 2024

      That's great to hear, Danielle. Thank you for your very kind words, and we're happy to know you enjoy our desserts so much. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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      Albert G.
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      For years, this dessert spot has been my reliable choice whenever I visit the city, and it's a go-to whenever friends or family come to the Bay Area. Its consistent excellence never fails to impress, with the food always being incredible. (Pandan crepe cake is my favorite!)

      During my last visit, however, an unfortunate incident occurred when I was pricked by a dirty needle in their restroom. Thankfully, I promptly sought medical attention, and although the hospital bill amounted to $700 (which I didn't have) even with my insurance, the staff at U:Dessert went above and beyond to assist, covering the rest of the cost of my medical bill. Their kindness and sincerity in addressing the situation were truly commendable.

      What could have been a distressing ordeal was transformed into a remarkable experience thanks to the staff's compassion and support. Despite the potential severity of the situation, they managed to turn it into a positive encounter. I am incredibly grateful for their generosity and understanding.

      P.S. I came back to give them proof of the medical bill and was given a free drink as well!

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      Tammy B.

      Aug 30, 2021

      Thank you so much, Albert! We're very happy to hear how much you enjoy our cakes and bingsoos! Hopefully you'll get a chance to come visit us again soon!

      Aug 21, 2021Previous review
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      Came here again to grab dessert!

      Honey brick toast (4/5): Very great dish to try. I definitely recommend for people who have a sweet tooth. The brick was super sweet, a bit for my liking. The vanilla bean ice cream was also refreshing.

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      Tammy B.

      Nov 16, 2023

      Hi Andrew. We're happy you finally joined us and enjoyed your visit so much. We hope you'll be back again someday. Thank you!

      Nov 14, 2023Previous review
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      We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon, the front of the store was full so we opted to sit in the back so we did not have to wait for a table.

      We ordered two items:

      Mango Sticky Rice Bingsu - the toasted coconut was a nice touch and the ice was fine. I appreciate this wasn't overly sweet with the condensed milk. The mango was not ripe and very fibrous which really affected the taste of the whole dish. The sticky rice was pandan flavored which was a nice touch but just put off to the side in a little dish. Almost unnecessary and could have been better plated. It was on the overcooked side which worked well with the soft bingsu.

      Chocolate Truffle Cake: This is hands down the worst chocolate cake I've had. Probably worse than supermarket chocolate cake. It was dry and crumblely. It is dense but not luscious. The vanilla ice cream was better, could really taste the vanilla flavor.

      I had high hopes for U:Dessert Story but they just did not deliver. The quality of the desserts is not there.

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      Tiffany P.
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      You'll be OOH-ing and AAH-ing over the train of desserts coming out of the kitchen! U :Dessert Story excels in delivering gorgeous aesthetics in both food and decor. I just wish flavors were also up to par.

      Best thing about the Mango Sticky Rice Bingsoo was the soft, ripe mango chunks. The sticky rice sat outside the bowl as a small side dish, like an afterthought.

      Most of the flavor of the Thai Tea Crepe Cake came from that drooping sauce. Otherwise, sections without that sauce tasted bland. The Thai tea flavor could be better infused into the crepe cake layers.

      Ideally, a strong matcha flavor would shine through the Matcha Latte, but it just tasted like a sweetened oat milk.

      Our server was a bit slow and inattentive. Considering the steep prices, I think the service, proportions and depth of flavor could be improved. Otherwise, it just feels like I'm blowing money on aesthetics.

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      Tammy B.

      Apr 23, 2024

      Tiffany, thank you for your visit and compliments on the aesthetics of our food and decor. Hopefully, we'll have the chance to serve you again soon so we can help you choose items you will love. Please let us know!

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      Ruth R.
      Novato, CA
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      May 9, 2024

      This place is definitely somewhere I'll be stopping by again. I usually go to oh desert but this place definely takes the cake!! The staff were friendly and the inside is adorable! We didn't have to wait too long for it to come out which is a plus. We hit it on a day where it wasn't too busy so I'm not sure what the usual traffic is like. I would reccomend sharing one thing because it comes in a huge portion.

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      Tammy B.

      May 14, 2024

      Thank you, Ruth! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us and we appreciate your compliments on our staff and ambiance. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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