Best Sweet Treats Escapes Restaurants in Nob Hill
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Bob's Donuts
Handmade, hot-fried classics with decades of local devotion.
Notable Picks
#1
Bob's Donuts
8.7
SF legacy donut shop (family-run since the 1950s) known for hot-fried classics, the apple fritter, and its famous giant donut challenge. The new Polk Street space keeps the old-school recipes with a bit more breathing room for the morning rush.
Must-Try Dishes:
Apple Fritter, Giant Raised Donut, Old-Fashioned (glazed)
What Makes it Special: Handmade, hot-fried classics with decades of local devotion.
8.2
Tiny Tendernob pastry shop baking an Ube “Mochicro” (mochi-croissant hybrid) alongside viennoiserie. It’s a fun, chewier take on the donut lane with precise lamination and rotating flavors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ube Mochicro, Matcha Raspberry Mochi Ring, Morning Bun
What Makes it Special: Mochi-meets-croissant rings with tight technique and flavor.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Counter-service creperie turning out glossy, Nutella-laced sweet crepes and tidy savory galettes. Bright plating and powdered-sugar finishes make the window-side seats a frequent backdrop for quick snaps.
Must-Try Dishes:
Strawberry–Nutella crepe, Ham & Swiss crepe, Spinach–mushroom savory crepe
What Makes it Special: Fast, photogenic crepes with generous fillings and crisp edges.