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Best Places In San Francisco For Chocolate Chip Desserts

Chocolate lovers, rejoice! May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day. Does anything deserve recognition more than the cookies, muffins, scones, cakes and ice creams that satisfy that chocolate urge most of us happily admit to having? When it comes to chocolate, a little definitely can go a long way, and chocolate chip desserts are so delicious. When that familiar craving grabs you, just head to one of these five top spots for instant gratification.

Scones from John Campbell's Irish Bakery (Credit, Melanie Graysmith)


John Campbell's Irish Bakery

5625 Geary Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 379-9965
www.johncampbells.com

Chocolate chip scones from this excellent Irish bakery are a favorite, and along with the raisin, blueberry and plain varieties, are top-sellers ($1.50/6 for $6). The bakery's chocolate chip cookies are a delectable spin on the old fashioned favorite, with the added touch of rolled oats. The newest addition here is the chocolate raspberry marshmallow cookie -- the name simply says it all. It is amazing. This one is bound to become a bakery classic.

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Bumzy's Chocolate Chip Cookies
1460 Fillmore St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 346-3222
www.bumzys.com
With a name like "Bumzy's," you know these cookies are unforgettable. The star of the show at this mother-daughter-owned shop is, of course, the chocolate chip cookie. Actually, there are three chocolate chip cookie variations: Bumzy's classic (semi sweet or milk chocolate), Blumzy's classic with walnuts and the Ty Special (semi sweet, walnuts, raisins). Another clear winner and fan pleaser is Bumzy's organic vanilla ice cream. Live it up and order the ice cream cookie bomb, a cookie sandwich using two of your cookie favorites with ice cream in the center. Coffees, teas, juices and milk are available to wash those cookies down. Bumzy's plans something special for National Chocolate Chip Day, May 15, so stop by. And if time is short or you're just feeling lazy, call in your order and Bumzy's curbside service will take your order out to you. Delivery service is available too.

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www.biritecreamery.com (photo credit: biritecreamery.com)

Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 626-5600
www.biritecreamery.comBi-Rite Creamery is more than your average ice cream shop. As part of the Bi-Rite Market nearby, Ann and Kris make all the ice cream and awesome baked goods sold at the shop everyday. Bi-Rite is the first ice cream shop in San Francisco to use organic milk and cream from Straus Family Creamery organic dairy for the ice cream and soft serve made here. Ann and Kris make everything that goes into their ice cream, including brownies and peanut brittle. Chocolate chips star in ice cream, ice cream sandwiches and ice cream cakes, plus the chocolaty baked goods that can't be beat. Ice cream flavors rotate, but a long list of flavors are available everyday and may include hazelnut with dandelion chocolate's cocoa nibs, mint chip and malted vanilla with peanut butter and milk chocolate pieces. For a change of pace, try an ice cream sandwich of dark chocolate cookies with mint chip ice cream, just one of many ice cream specialties available. A second location is at 550 Divisadero Street. Navigate the website for full details then get on down to Bi-Rite Creamery. Don't let the waiting line around the block scare you off.

Chocolate chip cookies at Arizmendi Bakery (Credit, Melanie Graysmith)


Arizmendi Bakery

1331 9th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 566-3117
www.arizmendibakery.org

Did someone say chocolate chip cookies? Glad you asked because Arizmendi, a worker-owned cooperative, has a sinfully, chocolately version ($2.00) which is one of the too-many-to-list reasons this terrific bakery is a destination spot. At least once in your life you must try the chocolate-cherry sourdough loaf ($4.25), available Sundays only according to the bakery's website bread schedule. Large chunks of chocolate baked with plenty of moist, tart cherry pieces make for a sweet, dessert-like loaf. More chocolate chips appear in the kookie brittle and dark sunshine cookies too. There are five other sister cooperatives under the Arizmendi name, and all are independently operated. Check the Arizmendi website for complete information on the bakeries and products available.

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Baker & Banker Restaurant
1701 Octavia St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 351-2500
www.bakerandbanker.comThis bistro and bakery is a true find on a quiet street, and a product of love from owners pastry chef Lori Baker and chef John Banker. This married culinary couple has combined their love of serious food and warm hospitality into a small but comfortable setting. The well-run restaurant serves upscale dishes at reasonable prices, and the bakery has superb breads, sweets and savory items for breakfast, lunch and dessert anytime. Chocolate chips are plentiful and stand out in the brown butter chocolate chip, triple chocolate chunk and oatmeal cranberry white chocolate cookies. Additional selections may include chocolate or brownie bits. Also here are many chocolate-laden cakes and cupcakes, such as white chocolate raspberry truffle and Brooklyn blackout. Visit the restaurant's website for complete information.

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Melanie Graysmith is a writer, artist and educator based in San Francisco. She writes on adult education, art and lifestyle topics, and enjoys writing short stories and poetry. She is also a member of an independent filmmaking group. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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