Valentine’s Day is characterized by red balloons, champagne and chocolate…and more chocolate. Because, after all, the way to someone’s heart is through the stomach.

If you’re trying to decide where to take them for dessert, we understand. That’s why we hunted through the best San Diego dessert places to present this concise list :

Nine-Ten’s Half-Baked Chocolate Cake

This rich concoction is the perfect dessert for those that love decadent treats. Warm and gooey, the cake is topped with cold vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Nestled in downtown La Jolla, you can stroll the romantic coastline of La Jolla after.

Anything from Extraordinary Desserts

Everything on this dessert menu is heaven. Literally…everything. This French-infused venue hosts a wide arrange of decadent cakes, cupcakes, tarts and specialized treats. They also offer gluten free desserts and vegan desserts in San Diego.

Source: Kirbie’s Cravings

The Cococarma at Slater’s 50/50

This skillet-baked chocolate chip cookie is part Samoa (like the Girl Scout cookie) and part BJ pizookie. Loaded up with caramel sauce, coconut and more – it’s pretty much heaven in a pan. If your date is a big fan of bacon, take them to dinner here first…enjoy this dessert after.

Source: FoodBeast.Com

The Great Maple’s Individual Apple Pie

Apple pie is a traditional American dessert that takes a unique twist at the Great Maple, a restaurant on the border of Hillcrest and University Heights. It’s packed with spicy apples and features other unique ingredients, like salted caramel and spiced pecans. So good. And big enough to split between two.

Source: Serious Eats

Mr. Frostie’s Cake Milkshake

This throwback cottage-esque spot on Garnet is simple and inexpensive, but their milkshakes are out of this world – most specifically, the cake milkshake with yellow cake mixed in. It is almost literally to die for.

Vincent’s Bavarois au Chocolat

A bit further north, in Escondido, dessert lovers rave about this Bavarian cream delight that’s topped with luxurious chocolate and berries. It’s been on the menu since its creation in 1976…and never left for good reason.

Source: Union Tribune

Hodad’s Milkshakes

Sip on a thick shake from this San Diego staple burger joint. And hey, if you’re feeling wild, get fries and dip them into the vanilla shake. Shockingly good.

Source: Man Tripping

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