Is Extraordinary Desserts Still Open? Update (San Diego, CA)

Current status

As of September 2026, Extraordinary Desserts is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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Yelp ·

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What the source shows: A Yelp listing for Extraordinary Desserts at 1430 Union St, San Diego, updated September 2026, shows the bakery-cafe currently operating with posted hours; an OpenTable listing (undated to the month) corroborates continued reservations.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

On "Cake Walk," The Best Thing I Ever Ate (Food Network) featured the pastry case at Extraordinary Desserts, a bakery-cafe in San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood known for elaborate custom cakes alongside salads, sandwiches, wine, and beer. The business operates at 1430 Union St. According to a Yelp listing updated in September 2026, the location continued to draw new photos and reviews, with posted hours of 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and later closing times on weekends. An OpenTable listing for Extraordinary Desserts also shows the Little Italy location among restaurants currently accepting reservations. A separate Yelp listing shows Extraordinary Desserts operating a second San Diego location on Fourth Avenue, indicating the brand continues to run multiple sites in the city.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 6
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Cake Walk
What was featured
Extraordinary Desserts' pastry case in San Diego's Little Italy
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Extraordinary Desserts

Frequently asked questions

Is Extraordinary Desserts still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Extraordinary Desserts is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Extraordinary Desserts after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

On "Cake Walk," The Best Thing I Ever Ate (Food Network) featured the pastry case at Extraordinary Desserts, a bakery-cafe in San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood known for elaborate custom cakes alongside salads, sandwiches, wine, and beer. As of September 2026, Extraordinary Desserts is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Extraordinary Desserts located?

1430 Union St, San Diego, CA 92101. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Extraordinary Desserts?

Season 4, Episode 6 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Cake Walk”.

What do reviews say since Best Thing I Ever Ate?

According to a Yelp listing updated in September 2026, the location continued to draw new photos and reviews, with posted hours of 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Visit info

Address
1430 Union St, San Diego, CA 92101
Venue type
bakery
Official website
None found

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/extraordinary-desserts-san-diego-2
  • OpenTable — https://www.opentable.com/r/extraordinary-desserts-little-italy-san-diego

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