Sixth Course Artisan Confections

First time and very impressed. Small, unassuming and tucked away on 15th St., it's a nice surprise north of 16th bart. Fantastic 'Summer Blues' cake... light whipped cream, bursting berries and wonderful bite from the butter crust. I would place this on par to Craftsman and wolves and tartine, in terms of quality and presentation control. Folks who don't eat cake or tarts, can find sorbet and truffles.

My visit to Sixth Course in San Francisco was a delightful experience, highlighted by their incredible Chocolate Choux tart. This dessert is a true masterpiece, captivating both visually and in flavor. The tart's appearance is beautiful, and every bite is a symphony of chocolate aromas that tantalize the senses. The Chocolate Choux tart at Sixth Course is a treat that chocolate enthusiasts will adore. Its perfect balance of sweetness and intensity creates a deeply satisfying experience. The smooth and rich chocolate filling, nestled within a delicate and buttery pastry, delivers pure decadence with each bite.

Gia’s energy is attentive, pleasant, and humble. I can taste the love for what they do at Sixth Course in each dessert I’ve purchased. Sixth Course is a warm and inviting place for me, my partner, and our loved ones to enjoy the best desserts we’ve ever had. They’re never too rich, always balanced, and you can taste the quality of the ingredients they use. Living in the city you can always expect to pay a little more for food and desserts but it’s not always worth it. However that is NOT the case here because these treats are worth every penny. This is my new favorite way to spoil myself. Thank you so much Gia and everyone at Sixth Course for your great work!! It’s not just the superlative desserts, it’s the way they treat people!! Coming back again tomorrow for round 3!!

For my first visit it was ok. But I’ll have to return to find something I want. Sixth Course is a small dessert cafe that features a dessert counter and a few seats. It’s not a cafe, nor a place to get anything savory. The shop offers 3 dessert cases. First is chocolates and macaroons, second is pastries, third is frozen gelato bars. The chocolates and macaroons did look good but nothing special. High quality chocolates are easy to find in San Francisco. The pastries were stunning to look at. Being a former pastry chef I appreciated the art. What I found annoying was the cost of each pastry was $14-16. And the size was designed for 2 (or one large appetite). These are the restaurant style deserts you no longer see in restaurants. Also the flavors were very polarizing (violet, walnut, etc). Nothing simple or that played on familiar tastes (butterscotch, salted caramel, citrus). What I wanted to see was a small tart, cake, cheesecake, etc. or about $8. FYI another place with similar high quality pastries is Craftsman and Wolves. The gelato bars were cute. I would have loved a scoop of gelato but that didn’t seem to be an option. Cookies, tarts, candies, espresso drinks, and scoopable gelato are all items missing that would help bring in customers. Sixth course reminds me of a place that belongs on Santana Row, for high brow clients to spend 10 minutes swooning over the name with the staff, 10 minutes asking what every ingredient to every pastry is, then to say there on a diet and walk away with nothing or one chocolate.