Extraordinary Desserts

"Helmed by master pastry chef Karen Krasne, the hallmark dessert cafes draw crowds at both their Banker’s Hill and Little Italy locations. Her decadent cakes and desserts tempt people in at all hours, while morning pastries attract the breakfast set." - Helen I. Hwang

"Showstopping cakes, petit desserts, and cookies sit pretty in the tempting pastry cases at the Little Italy and Bankers Hill outposts where veteran pastry chef Karen Krasne crafts sweets ranging from mini cheesecakes and fruit tarts to her ever-popular blood orange ricotta and gianduia layer cakes." - Helen I. Hwang, Candice Woo

"The Bankers Hill and Little Italy locations are offering delivery and takeout with a curbside options for its desserts and savory menu items. Place an order by calling the restaurant." - Darlene Horn

"This weekend only, from Friday, July 14 to Sunday, July 16, Extraordinary Desserts will be offering a limited edition Pride ice cream that features a rainbow of colors and flavors. Available at its dessert shops in Little Italy and Bankers Hill by the scoop or 32-ounce container, it’s made from homemade Tahitian vanilla bean, matcha, and roasted strawberry buttermilk ice cream swirled with mango and blackberry sorbets." - Candice Woo

"The bakery and dessert cafe’s locations in Little Italy and Bankers Hill and offering pre-ordered treats that can be picked up on Saturday, February 13 or Sunday, February 14, including a Truffle Framboise Cake finished with fresh raspberries decorated with a gold-painted rose and the Perfect Pair Dessert Box that holds a slice each of their Shangri-la and La Bete Noir cakes with signature sauces. Over Valentine’s Day weekend, there will also be themed desserts available for takeout, ranging from the coconut passionfruit Xanadu Cheesecake for two to fresh local strawberries dipped in chocolate. Adding a bottle of champagne to any order is icing on the cake." - Grace Cassidy