We’ve all grown more than one sweet tooth during quarantine––so we’re here to help you with that sugar craving. San Diego dessert shops are offering desserts for delivery or curbside pick-up, so you can treat yourself and your family to all sorts of delights. From DIY ice cream sandwich kits to fresh-baked donuts to decadent cake and exquisite cupcakes, read on for how to get the goods delivered to your front door or your car door.
The Gluten Free Baking Co.
Founded by San Diegan Roanna Canete, the newly opening Gluten Free Baking Co. offers gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan dessert boxes for pickup or curbside delivery at three spots in San Diego. Grab a dessert box filled with cream puffs, donuts, lemon bars, lava cakes, cupcakes, churros and other goodies. Even more, add-in fresh baked breads and if you’re short on non-latex gloves, toilet paper, and paper towels, (like most of us) you can add those items to your order too. Also, be on the look-out for Special Saturday Drive-thru treats posted on the website.
Mark your calendars because:
The week of Apr. 27th is Celebrate Cake Week. The shop will be filled with a variety of cakes and cupcakes in every imaginable flavor and decoration. Whether it's your quarantine birthday, anniversary, or you just love cake, this week is for YOU!
The week of May 4th is Celebrate Mom Week. The shop will be filled with fun treats for you to enjoy with your mom. Order a Mother’s Day Brunch Box for pickup on Saturday so you can make her breakfast on Mother’s Day.
How to order & pay: walk-in (must wear mask) or online (2 day in advance)
How to get it: curbside pick-up
When: same day available
4594 30th St.
San Diego
858-270-9863
Instagram: @thegfbakingco
Online: thegfbakingco.com
The Cravory
Your fam will love digging in to The Cravory's April cookie flavors from circus animal and caramel churro to chocolate velvet and oatmeal chocolate chip. Customize your order with a mix and match box for pick-up. Even more, try the Take and Bake chocolate chip cookies to make fresh at home. Whichever you choose, it will be sweet!
How to order & pay: online, call or through Grubhub, Doordash or Uber Eats
How to get it: pickup or door delivery
When: same day available
3960 W. Point Loma Blvd
San Diego
619-795-9077
Instagram: @thecravory
Online: thecravory.com
Jenny Wenny Cakes
Jenny Wenny Cakes is full of tempting treats decorated to perfection. Order-up little goodies and cakes like coffee and walnut cakelets for $4, or regular-sized cupcakes ($20 for 6) in vanilla, chocolate and hazelnut flavors. Or go big and order a Treat Box for $20 with 15 items including cookies, bars and cake. Check their Facebook page for weekly updates on what’s available for that week. They have waived all minimums. Also, they will continue to operate during the pandemic and are performing much more additional sanitation. Plus, they are working in shifts to keep them and you safe. When you arrive, you’ll find the doors locked as they do curbside touch-less pickup.
How to order & pay: email
How to get it: scheduled curbside
12265 World Trade Dr.
San Diego
jennywennycakes@gmail.com
Instagram: @jennywennycakes
Facebook: facebook.com/jennywennycakes
The Goods
If you’re craving an artisanal donut, head to The Goods to pick up a dozen! From gluten-free Tahitian vanilla, sugared marshmallow fluff and Vermont maple bacon there’s many choices to satisfy the whole crew. You can see a list of what’s available and make your choices on their Instagram page. Be sure to go early to pick-up in the day to make sure they have what you want. Or another option is to choose delivery on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Even more, you can add-in items like avocado toast or coffee to boot!
How to order & pay: Instagram or walk-in
How to get it: pickup or delivery (on certain days)
When: same day available
2965 State St.
Carlsbad
760-994-0458
Instagram: @thegoodsdoughnuts
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
We’ve got the scoop! With walk-up spots in Del Mar and Carlsbad, and curbside delivery in Encinitas, you can get a Handel’s cone to enjoy. From chocolate chip cookie dough to birthday cake, we love all the creative flavors. Further, you can order a scoop to support a local first responder and Handel’s will match your scoop.
How to order & pay: online, call or walk-up
How to get it: walk-up, scheduled curbside or via mail
When: same day available
2843 El Camino Real
Del Mar
858-925-7308
2825 State St.
Carlsbad
760-696-3519
90 North Coast Highway 101
Encinitas
760-230-6948
Instagram: @handelsicecream
Online: handelsicecream.com
Sprinkles
Have a blast with Sprinkles' new DYO-To-Go Kit! It comes complete with cupcakes, frosting, sprinkles, spatulas and decorations for you to decorate your own unique cupcake treats at home. Don't want to DIY? You can also treat yourself to cupcakes and cookies baked fresh daily from Sprinkles in La Jolla. From sprinkles on top to red velvet and more, there are plenty of flavorful choices. What’s more, get a Bake Box with something for everyone: cookies, cupcakes, brownies and frosting shots. All orders must be pre-ordered via online, phone or the app. There is curbside service––when you pull up to the bakery, give them a call (press 0 when prompted), and they’ll bring your cupcakes out to your car. If delivery is your preference, just choose that option when checking out. There is a delivery minimum of $25.
How to order & pay: pre-order only via online, phone, app
How to get it: delivery, walk-in, scheduled curbside
When: same day available
La Jolla
8855 Villa La Jolla Dr.
888-220-2210
Online: sprinkles.com
Han's & Harry's Bakery
Order up fruit-filled pastries and desserts from Han's & Harry's Bakery. They encourage pre-ordering to promote social distancing and a quick in-and-out of the store. You can order a box of pastries, fruit covered strudels, cookies, chocolate croissants, and more.
How to order & pay: call or online
How to get it: pickup
When: same day available
619-475-2253
Instagram: @hansandharry
Online: hans-harry.com
The Baked Bear
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.
How to order & pay: walk-in or app
How to get it: walk-in or delivery
When: same day available
Facebook: thebakedbearofpacificbeach
Extraordinary Desserts
Feeling a little decadent? Well, pre-order from Extraordinary Desserts today and dine like royalty tonight. We love this iconic duo: the chocolate dulce de leche and the shangrila (yum!). Right now they offer curbside pick-up or delivery via Grubhub or Postmates to your home. Even more, you can get soups, salads and dinner items.
How to order & pay: call, online or via Grubhub, Postmates
How to get it: scheduled curbside or delivery
When: same day available
Banker’s Hill
2870 Fourth St.
619-294-2132
Little Italy
1430 Union St.
619-294-7001
Instagram: @extraordinary_desserts
Online: extraordinarydesserts.com
Note: Every effort was made for the information in this story to be current, however restaurants and businesses may change their offerings based on availability.
–Nikki Walsh
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