That's a wrap! After a 2-day event at the 15th annual Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival, DeLise Dessert Cafe was one of the last few booths still open after closing time at 5 pm. The event staff eventually had to turn away eager foodies by 5:20 pm. Apologies to those who didn't get their samples.

Chef Eloise frosting the Devil's Choco Cupcake

It was DeLise's first-time at the much awaited festival, which is known for showcasing chocolate goods from all over the world. The 11-month old dessert cafe prepared a variety of pastries and frozen desserts. The pastry chef duo Eloise and Dennis Leung amazed the crowd on Saturday, September 11th, with their bestseller sea salt fudge brownie, crinkles, Devil's chocolate cupcake with dulce de leche frosting, peanut butter oatmeal bars, white chocolate lemongrass ice cream and chocolate rasberry sorbet. Due to the high demand, the spiced chocolate sorbet, fleur de sel cookies, butterscotch brownies, nutella biscotti and chili fudge brownies were added on the line-up the following day.

Chocolate lovers came in droves despite the typical San Francisco breezy yet sunny weather. DeLise thanks everyone who patiently waited in line and their hard-working volunteers from Project Open Hand.

If you'd like to experience more of the delise-ious pastries and ice cream, the cafe is only a few blocks away from the Ghirardelli Square at 327 Bay Street- of course, there will be no long waiting time at the shop. DeLise also customizes cakes for special occasions so please contact them ahead of time at 415.399.9694.


Enjoy the rest of the photos!

One of the volunteers, George, stamping the card

Nutella biscotti, peanut butter bars, fudge brownies, choco cupcakes

A very long line with a view of the Bay and a big ship