As a small company ourselves we work hard to support others in their endeavor --whether they are the investing dreams of our clients or the success of another fellow small business. Here we've put together a list of small businesses, tried and true, of superior service and quality.

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ategorized by: East Bay, North Bay, Peninsula, San Francisco, South Bay

East Bay

Crixa Cakes ($)
2748 Adeline St (Berkeley) | Phone: 510-548-0421
Recommended Dessert: Amaretti Cake
Comment: I have never tasted better cakes and pastries. Though the prices are a little on the high side it is worth every penny because every bite engulfs your taste buds in heavenly bliss. I don't get to visit very often, a way to prevent expanding the waistline, but every time I have visited I am never disappointed. I will be back again and again in the future.

Gelateria Naia ($)
2106 Shattuck Ave (Berkeley) | Phone: 510-883-1568
Recommended Gelato: Soy Gelato
Comment: My favorite is still the soy gelato no matter how many times I visit. I used to visit Naia almost every day when I was in college at Berkeley but since then have found it hard to find parking, one of its very few cons. But if I were in the area I would undoubtedly be back--maybe to even buy a packed quart!

North Bay

Caffe DiVino ($)
37 Caledonia St (Sausalito) | Phone: 415-331-9355
Recommended Dessert: Tiramisu
Comment: This restaurant does not only serve dessert, it also serves Italian food. But my favorites here are the desserts because they are so deliciously unique. Their Italian desserts are authentic and tasty--hard to choose the best but I had to make the decision of tiramisu! Next time I will definitely be trying the entire meal, appetizer, entree, and dessert.

San Francisco

Creations Dessert House ($)
5217 Geary Blvd (Richmond) | 415-668-8812
Recommended Dessert: Black Glutinous Rice in Mango & Coconut Juice w/ Mango
Comment: I don't think there is anything I have eaten here that I haven't liked. This dessert "restaurant" first started in China but recently moved to San Francisco. Almost all of their dishes have mango and sago in it, some have my favorite rice balls, perfect combinations of sweetness and chewiness. The mango is always fresh, as proven by their piles of mangos they are constantly peeled and cutting, and all the ingredients are freshly made. The taste of their desserts prove this for sure.

Holy Gelato! ($)
1392 9th Ave (Sunset) | Phone: 415-681-3061
Recommended Gelato: Peanut Butter Chocolate Gelato
Comment: They do charge a bit much for their gelato but the flavor is absolutely divine! They even have fat-free gelato for those that are watching their figure, and of course fat-filled gelato that we all love.

Mitchell's ($)
688 San Jose Ave (Richmond) | Phone: 415-648-2300
Recommended Ice Cream: Cantaloupe (beware, it's seasonal)
Comment: Founded in San Francisco and immensely popular even on the cold, freezing nights, their ice cream comes in standard flavors, tropical flavors, sorbets, and seasonal flavors, which include my favorite, cantaloupe. They have been winning awards since 1953 and patrons have been visiting time and time again years and years over. Creamy and flavorful.

Sophie's Crepes ($)
1581 Webster St (Pacific Heights) | Phone: 415-929-7732
Recommended Crepe: Any of them!
Comment: Sophie's Crepes never disappointed when it comes to quantity. They are very generous with their portions, the crepe is a perfect consistency, meal crepes, and dessert crepes alike. Delicious!

South Bay

Banana Crepe ($)
248 Jackson St (San Jose) | Phone: 408-271-2644
Recommended Drink: Watermelon & Strawberry Hawaiian Shaved Ice
Comment: Although this place doesn't have the greatest of atmospheres, their shaved ice is spectacular especially on warmer days and nights. Mmm!!

Carvel Ice Cream ($)
2310 Homestead Rd (Los Altos in Foothill Shopping Center) | Phone: 408-737-7702