Best Chocolate Dishes in San Francisco
3 restaurants compared
Price range: $5.00 – $9.00
Avg recommendation: 87%
Top 3 Chocolate Dishes in San Francisco (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 3 restaurants:
- Dessert: Chocolate + Surprise at Lazy Bear (Mission District)
- Pain au Chocolat at Craftsman and Wolves, $5.00 (Mission District)
- Chocolate Pot de Crème at Absinthe Brasserie & Bar — 87% recommended, $9.00 (Hayes Valley)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 3 Chocolate Dishes
#1
Dessert: Chocolate + Surprise
Lazy BearMission District·$$$$
Barzelay's chocolate dessert changes nightly but always includes an unexpected element.
Tip: Don't be surprised if the final course challenges your expectations. That's the point. The surprise is what makes Lazy Bear memorable.
#2
Pain au Chocolat
Craftsman and WolvesMission District·$$
$5.00
Buttery laminated pastry with dark chocolate bars and a flaky, crisp exterior.
Tip: Pair this with their espresso or cortado. The chocolate and coffee combination is more interesting than with a sweet pastry.
#387% recommend
Chocolate Pot de Crème
Absinthe Brasserie & BarHayes Valley·$$$
$9.00
Dense, silky chocolate custard served with whipped cream.
Tip: Perfect shareable dessert for two — the portion is small and rich.