A San Diego County bakery has sweetly secured a spot representing California on Yelp's latest rundown of the country's foremost holiday desserts. Hans & Harry’s Bakery in Bonita makes a triumphant entry with their fresh fruit strudel highlighted on the list. This selection cements them as the Golden State's go-to destination for holiday indulgence, as chronicled by FOX 5 San Diego.

Elsewhere on the West Coast, the array of holiday confections is as diverse as delicious. Highlights include Arizona's Candy Cane Crunch Brownie and Nevada's Cranberry Cream Cheese Loaf, as revealed by a Yelp roundup aiming to showcase the best holiday sweets from each corner of the nation. Stalwarts like Fairytale Brownies in Phoenix and O&H Danish Bakery in Wisconsin also made waves by shipping their holiday treats all over the US, making the joyous season more accessible for sweet tooths.

The methodology behind this dessert compendium is rooted in the power of the public's palate, relying on an accumulation of holiday mentions in bakery reviews identified on Yelp. According to the original Yelp blog post, spots were ranked using many factors, including review volume, ratings, and frequency of "holiday dessert" shout-outs. To be considered, bakeries had to showcase a health score that's up to snuff, alongside the lights being on – meaning they're open for business.

This delectable list isn't just for the eyes; it's tailor-made for taste buds on a mission. If you're local to or visiting Bonita, you might need to catch Hans & Harry's in action quickly. The bakery posted their holiday hours, noting a brief closure post-Christmas and New Year's Day, ensuring that their staff enjoy the festive period. To avoid potential queue distress, the bakery's website smartly recommends placing orders through their online store, as waiting times can extend far longer than your standard dough to rise.