Sift Dessert Bar

Soooooo good!! Ordered cupcakes from Sift for a coworker's birthday on a whim, and I'm so glad I did! These are some of the better cupcakes I've had.
A dozen came out to about $60 -- so they aren't cheap, but the quality is great. Unlike some cakes/cupcakes on the market, the buttercream was smooth and not strangely greasy or rich. The cupcakes were lightly sweet and had a very tender crumb. The berry cheesecake and Samoa are imperative!
The restaurant staff was so sweet -- they left a nice thank you note on top of the box. Overall, I was really impressed with how meticulously the boxes were packed. I would recommend this place!

Sometimes, unexpected things can bring smiles.
Sadly, this review is written with mixed feelings. My banker friend told me about their pending closure on Friday 3/22/2024. I never tried or heard of them but she is a fan. After finishing my transactions, I went to a neighborhood restaurant to have lunch. While eating, she texted me to stop by the bank on my way to my office.

Lo and behold, she handed me a box (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=EsIR6EQ-buVwOC-dfpxDNQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q), suggesting that I share it with my family. Having an early evening engagement, I didn't get home until a little after 10 pm. The next morning, I opened the box and saw the colorful cupcakes (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=-Z2M2pazy3XE8emyuUrbsw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q). I chose the berry lemon cupcake
(https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=UsJe2rxLIS-vVnkPRSWiSA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q), which is not a regular menu item; love the fruity flavors and nice to eat cupcakes while fresh. A day or so later, I tried the red velvet cupcake (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=1-6ICYOhWxxMS6GNs9LytQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q), which, due to my time delay, was a bit on the dry side. I enjoyed it as the frosting cut that a bit. My other family members didn't comment but they ate them in a timely manner after I brought them home.

Sadly, that Friday was their final day in business meaning this is a one and done for me. Good luck, Sift Desserts, in your future endeavors and do keep your fans up to date if you reappear or return under a different guise.

While I was out shopping nearby, I decided to pop into this spot for a sweet treat. I grabbed a brownie cake truffle and a salted caramel macaron to go. The interior was cute and cozy, with a bar area perfect for enjoying desserts quickly.

The brownie cake truffle was like a mash-up of fudgy brownie and chocolate cake pop, coated in chocolate--it hit the spot. The macaron was alright, with a nice balance of caramel flavor in the filling without being overly sweet.

Overall, nothing mind-blowing, but both treats were pretty good. It's a decent spot to snag some desserts when you're craving something sweet.

A friend introduced me to Sift years ago and I've been obsessed with their signature pink champagne cupcake ($4.35) since then. The location is a bit out of the way, so I only get it once in a blue moon if I'm in the area. The cake itself is fluffy and not dry at all, but the buttercream frosting is way too sweet for me. I typically scrape off 90% of the topping and am happy with just a thin layer of champagne buttercream.

FYI- there's an additional 5% SF mandate surcharge tacked onto your bill. It's one of the few non-restaurant places I've encountered in SF that add on this fee to customers.

So sad to see they've closed this location! I was just there a few weeks ago. My absolute favorite cupcake shop in the Bay Area! I also see their Napa location is temp closed. I hope they'll reopen!

I don't know about Sift reopening December 24. There are two notices thanking customers saying their last day was March 23. Today is the 24th. Looks permanently closed to me. Too bad. They were pricey but good.

Let's be honest, how many places can you go and just get a really good cupcake? A cruffle? I don't know what that is but I'm coming back for it next time. I don't love macarons but they got a whole assortment. I got this Whoopie thing this time and a cake pop or cake ball 2 years ago. Maybe it was the cruffle? I don't know but it was really good. These deserts are going to be rich. You probably want to just try one when you visit. But this whoopie thing was brilliant. Cream between two cookies? How could it be bad? I was quite pleased.
(4.5 Stars)

Overwhelmingly too sweet & dense (i could hardly finish one. Not cheap either. I prefer other cupcakes shops.

My partner surprised me with cupcakes from here! Which is perfect when yagurl has a visit from mother nature, I stereotypically crave chocolate and steaks haha.

I think my favorite is the red velvet flavor which is honestly a classic, can't go wrong.

Overwhelmingly sweet cupcakes. Cute little shop with good service and cute packaging. This was a one and done for us.