Hooker’s Sweet Treats
Tucked away in the Tenderloin is an obsession-inducing cafe that drives us bonkers (in a good way)! The secret sweets inside can be found in a few local gourmet markets like Bi-Rite, but the refreshing decor is a respite from the bustling city. Hooker’s Sweet Treats is definitely worth dropping in for a cup of Sightglass coffee and a quick sugar high. We named its bread pudding one of our best, but it’s truly the salted caramels that make Hooker's Sweet Treats so special. It doesn't overdo anything, keeping flavors simple and tasty. Seriously, why ruin a good thing? If you haven’t tried, you must go … please leave your home right now.

What to get: Dark chocolate, sea-salt caramels.

Hooker’s Sweet Treats, 442 Hyde Street (between Ellis and O’Farrell streets), San Francisco; 415-441-4628.