In the short, dark days of January, there's nothing that brightens spirits quite like a sweet treat — and SF has three new spots to satisfy your dessert cravings. Whether you're mad for matcha or go loco for Mexican treats, these three newcomers are sure to bring a little cheer to the chilliest months of the year.
Matcha Cafe Maiko
754 Grant Ave., Chinatown
Hawaii-based franchise Matcha Cafe Maiko has opened a new location in Chinatown, serving up Japanese-inspired ice cream and tea drinks with ingredients imported from Uji, Japan.
Popular menu items include matcha-flavored soft serve, frappes made with hojicha (roasted tea), black sesame lattes and more. Be sure to check out the house special sundae, topped with mochi balls and matcha cakes, and the Golden Sho-gun soft serve, decorated with gold leaf.
Matcha Cafe Maiko currently holds 4.5 stars out of 20 reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Yelper Lizzie S., who reviewed the cafe on Jan. 19, wrote, "Expect a crowd, but it will be worth it."
Christopher G. noted, "Definitely coming back for more!"
Matcha Cafe Maiko is open from 11 a.m.–8 p.m. on Sunday-Thursday and 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
EA Cafe
729 Third St., SoMa
Next up is EA Cafe, which serves up six kinds of soft serve ice cream from Korean company Milkcow. The company is best known for its signature Milky Cube soft serve, topped with real honeycomb.
Other menu options include pastries, slushes and milkshakes, as well as a full selection of coffee, tea and espresso drinks. For guests looking for something savory, EA Cafe also offers build-your-own poke bowls.
The eatery is off to a strong start, with a Yelp rating of five stars out of five reviews.
Yelper Lillian T. noted, "The ice cream is super delicious. Would highly recommend, and glad to have them in the neighborhood!"
EA Cafe is open from 8 a.m.–7 p.m. on Monday-Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.)
FiestaBowls
2290 Mission St., Mission
FiestaBowls is a Mexican dessert bar specializing in classic Mexican treats served in a bowl. Check out the mangonada (fresh mango, mango sorbet and chili lime salt) or the fresas con crema (strawberries with homemade whipped cream).
The new spot also offers crepes, shakes and smoothies, as well as savory bowls with corn, pork rinds and other toppings.
With a 4.5-star rating out of three reviews on Yelp, FiestaBowls has been getting positive attention.
Yelper Denise G., who reviewed the new addition on Jan. 8, wrote, "Lots of tasty treats to choose from. Great customer service and staff. So happy to see this spot open up in the Mission!"
FiestaBowls is open from 11 a.m.–8 p.m. daily.
Looking for the best of the best when it comes to satisfying your sweet tooth? Check out the most popular spots for dessert in San Francisco.
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