For me, boba is simply not enough for dessert. I’m pretty picky when it comes to my sweets, but I put together three of my favorite dessert spots in San Jose that will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth.
Krazy Churros
1807 E Capitol Expwy., San Jose
This place has it all.
Churros, churro sundaes, milkshakes, ice cream and even boba drinks. Their speciality is churro sundaes, which are served with a delectable variety of churros.
I recently went and had the “Matcha Crunch” churro sundae with a matcha drizzle and sprinkles. The drizzle enhanced the matcha ice cream flavor and softened the crispy churro with perfection. While the churro did not taste like a traditional Mexican churro, it reminded me of a soft, Chinese donut texture but skinny like a churro.
Another sundae called “Toasted Marshmallow” actually has marshmallow fluff they torch onto the churro. It’s a great blend of crunchy and chewy packed into a decadent dessert.
The sundaes might look daunting in size, but after the first bite, you’ll be grateful that you ordered your own.
This place requires a drive, but is a great spot to go after a meal at Kickin’ Crab or any restaurants in the area.
Cinnaholic
115 E San Carlos St., San Jose
Step aside Cinnabon, because Cinnaholic is taking over.
Just a short walk off campus, this dessert shop offers small cinnamon rolls with a choice of 20 frosting flavors and a variety of toppings.
It also serves chocolate chip cookies, brownies, mini-cinnamon rolls and cookie dough.
The best part of this place is they’re all inclusive. Everything on their menu is vegan, but upon first bite, you don’t even realize.
They don’t push the vegan aspect of their baked goods, which I admire because there’s no need.
Some of its interesting frosting flavors include: chai, amaretto, maple and more.
Toppings span from fresh fruit to mini-cookie bites to pie crumbles. Right now, they are serving fall favorites, which include the “Maple Harvest” roll and the “Pumpkin Pie” roll, perfect for those getting ready for the cozy season.
The cinnamon rolls are also not monstrously huge like the ones you might find at Cinnabon, but they definitely are enough to get you stuffed and satisfied.
So grab your coffee from Philz and turn around the corner to pair it with a sweet cinnamon roll.
SomiSomi
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., Santa Clara
Get ready for an Instagram-able dessert. SomiSomi is a taiyaki ice cream spot located in the mall next to the popular Ramen Nagi restaurant.
Taiyaki is a Japanese treat, and is basically a fish-shaped cake with the dough that resembles a waffle. At SomiSomi, they hollow out the taiyaki and coat the inside with your choice of Nutella, red bean, custard or taro.
After that, they fill the taiyaki with a variety of ice cream flavors you can choose from. This includes fun flavors like horchata, milk tea, ube or black sesame.
You can top it off with a macaroon, Oreo crumbs, several cereals, rainbow sprinkles or coconut flakes. And to keep customers coming every week, they feature weekly mixes that combine two ice cream flavors from their menu.
The best part of this dessert in my opinion is biting into the warm, sweet taiyaki and getting a creamy soft serve. If you’re not completely set on ice cream though, you can get the taiyaki on its own with even more fillings to choose from like cream cheese or cheddar.
I really recommend this place if you’re looking to expand your taste buds with international treats.
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