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theLab
(Now Closed)Dessert Shop and Café$$$$
Dogpatch, San Francisco
The experts at Travel + Leisure and AFAR Media recommend this place
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AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014This cozy café is known not just for its dessert, and the savory brunch, lunch, and evening snacks are as equally drool-worthy as those éclairs (and other sweets) that you're bound to love. Read more
Heated outdoor seating. Vegetarian tartine and heirloom tomato salad are delicious! Try their experimental circulating dessert cake - chocolate lab cake... Rich but light
tablehopperAugust 3, 2014You like cheese? Don’t pass up the savory goat cheese soufflé ($12), a custardy and fluffy wedge with the most delicious crust (it’s called a tourteau fromage)—it was like cheese pie. Read more
Travel + LeisureNovember 10, 2012This long-awaited café by cult brand Recchiuti Confections has rich desserts such as mandarin-chocolate-mousse cake & lime-meringue tartlets. More tips from the Dogpatch nabe:
Karina NOctober 20, 2013Sunday brunch is amazing, try scramble and bacon $12, comes with a side of stir fried veggies and potatoes, eggs in a delicious pastry- tablehopperAugust 3, 2014The ice cream sundae ($9) will make you wonder if you need a permit to wield your spoon. (Is anyone watching? Is this even legal? Can they see me take a hit?) Read more
Mehrnaz ZuieSeptember 15, 2013This place is unique. Try the chocolate lab cake with coffee! I can't wait to go back again!
matt knoxJune 23, 2013The pot de creme is superb-seemed like a creme brûlée. The tartine with triple creme Brie and ham was also excellent.
aetea TMay 29, 2013don't be fooled by the name! the savory menu is quite good too, though waits are long (the kitchen staff are quite languid). desserts tend towards the richer side.
San Francisco MagazineApril 23, 2013The tarte tatin with apples, enveloped in a deep caramel and served with salted caramel ice cream, is a conversation stopper.
David DemareeJanuary 15, 2014The carrot cake is delicious. Get a hot chocolate with it for Total Dessert Overload.
Eric GelinasAugust 26, 2013Not just a breakfast place. The Ham and triple cream Tartine was an amazing lunch
S CJune 21, 2013Try the burnt caramel sundae w/ the side of extra bitter chocolate sauce. Happiness in a bowl. 🍨
If you prefer Yellow Labs, there is a pet adoption place right up the hill.
Fi VeiNovember 15, 2015Not exactly a desserts spot, but an itinerant restaurant! Tastes of land and sea.
Prix Fixe 3 course dinners are a nice option. Tues-Thurs.
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- Tue–Fri
- Noon–7:00 PM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–5:00 PM
(415) 489-2881
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Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Dinner, Dessert, Tasting Menu
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