U :Dessert Story
Asian Desserts in Berkeley, California
4.3 (606)
| Category | Asian Desserts Β· Asian fusion restaurant, Bakery, Brunch restaurant, Bubble tea store |
|---|---|
| Address | 1849 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94709 |
| Area | Berkeley, California |
| Phone | (510) 356-4127 |
| Google rating | 4.3 (606) |
Hours
| Monday | 1β10 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 1β10 pm |
| Wednesday | 1β10 pm |
| Thursday | 1 pmβ12 am |
| Friday | 1 pmβ12 am |
| Saturday | 11:30 amβ12 am |
| Sunday | 11:30 amβ12 am |
About U :Dessert Story
U Dessert Story is the next level of Asian desserts--influenced by Korean, Japanese, and Thai passion. Our desserts are homemade in our kitchen with love using the highest quality ingredients. Plus we offer small plates, brunch, avocado toasts, drinks, cafe drinks, small plates, cakes, toast, snowice, specialties, boba tea, beer, sake and soju!
U :Dessert Story is an asian dessert in Berkeley, California. It is listed at 1849 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94709, which places it among the local businesses of Berkeley that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Google also lists it under asian fusion restaurant, bakery, brunch restaurant, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.
Bubble tea, tea houses, Asian bakeries and dessert shops in this group are usually walk-in, counter-order businesses with a menu board overhead listing sweetness and ice levels you can adjust when ordering. Standard bubble tea customization includes sugar level (0-100%), ice level, and a choice of toppings like boba pearls, pudding or jelly, usually at a small extra charge. Asian bakeries sell items individually with tongs and a tray, cafeteria-style, rather than pre-boxed, and pastries are typically less sweet than Western bakery items. Lines build up quickly after school and in the evening, especially near colleges. Most of these businesses accept cards and mobile pay and skew younger in clientele and atmosphere.
Hours are published for 7 days a week. On most of those days it is open 1β10 pm. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. You can reach U :Dessert Story at (510) 356-4127; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, udessertstory.com.
On Google it holds a rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 606 reviews, which is a strong result for an asian dessert in Berkeley and suggests consistent service.
Berkeley is in California, on the West Coast, where the climate ranges from foggy coast to hot inland valleys, wildfire season can affect air quality in late summer, and traffic is the main thing to plan around. US addresses list the street number and name, then the city, state abbreviation and ZIP code, and Berkeley follows the same pattern; a suite or apartment number such as Ste 200 refers to a unit inside the building. The map link on this page shows the exact spot.
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Latest Google reviews
The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.
Jennifer Young a month ago
Second time here & the quality of food + service were amazing both times :) I know everyone comes here for the bingsu but donβt sleep on their pastries! They make them all from scratch in-house. The chocolate matcha lava cake is SUPERB. Instead of chocolate oozing out, itβs matcha flavor filling. A bite of the cake, matcha filling, matcha ice cream and cookie crunchβ¦ heaven :) Also, the wings were honest to god, some of the best Iβve had. The crunch is unreal & flavor was so good. The batter they coat the wings with was perfectly spiced. We got the wings with sauce on the side so the crispiness was at peak level. Canβt wait to come back again!
Jm 2 months ago
Their packaging changed recently and itβs bad. No more sealed drinks. They packaged my drinks in a to-go bag. When I was already gone, I noticed the bag was dripping. They spilled. They donβt put any cup holders in the bag to hold your drinksβ¦ The worst part isβ¦ The boba was UNDERCOOKED. It was HARD. Disgusting.
Reta's Optimal Health & Aging RO-HA 2 months ago
On Saturday, June 20, 2026, I ate at U :Dessert Story for my birthday. We went there a little bit after 5 pm. The place wasn't busy at all. There were a few people eating there. Here's what we ordered. The Salted Egg Yolk Brick Toast, Chocolate Volcano Bingsu π and Mango Stick Rice Bingsu. The Salted Egg Yolk Brick Toast was hands down one of the best desserts I've ever eaten. The orange Egg custard sauce was delicious and the Brick Toast was warm and soft. The vanilla bean ice cream on top was the perfect addition to this dessert. Hands down the best dessert out of the 3 we ordered and definitely a 5 out of a 5! The Chocolate Volcano Bingsu was good. It wasn't knock your socks off good like the Salted Egg Yolk Brick Toast but good overall. The chocolate flavor was lacking in my opinion. I wanted it to taste more like chocolate and have more of a chocolate pronounced flavor but it didn't. The chocolate flavor was mild at best. There were bananas, cocoa krispies, corn flakes and brownie chunks throughout the chocolate volvcano. I can see why a lot of people order this dessert because the presentation is cool. It's pretty big and it comes out with a dry ice cube on top that makes i
kiki Wong 3 months ago
I came with friends for dessert one evening, but it was a bit disappointing overall. When we arrived (a little late), all the toast items were already sold out. The staff didnβt inform us beforehand and just let us sit down, which felt quite unprofessional. The regular cakes were average β nothing special. The shaved ice (bingsu)was less sweet than I expected, which was actually a good thing for me, but it was served in very basic, low-quality dishes that didnβt match the cafΓ©βs supposed aesthetic or price level. The biggest disappointment was the Thai Tea Mille Crepe. The sauce was not smooth at all β it had clumps and felt very sweet(looks like curry?). I still finished it, but the next day I suffered from severe diarrhea. I strongly suspect the sauce and cream in the Thai Tea mille crepe were not fresh. Lesson learned: itβs probably best to avoid dairy-based desserts here in the evening. Will think twice before returning.
Caitlin 9 months ago
I visit this spot every time I want to treat myself after completing a stressful semester. Every time I get the mango sticky rice toast and itβs absolute perfection! It comes with a side of pandan coconut sticky rice and mango sauce, but I always ask for the coconut sauce instead because the coconut sauce is better, and traditionally mango with sticky rice is served with the coconut sauce, not mango sauce. I tried deviating for my usual once, and I ordered the salted egg yolk toast and I wasnβt impressed. 4 stars because it is pricey, and the mango sticky rice toast should be served with coconut sauce.
Frequently asked questions
Where is U :Dessert Story located?
U :Dessert Story is at 1849 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94709, in Berkeley, California. Use the βOpen in Google Mapsβ button on this page for directions.
What kind of business is U :Dessert Story?
U :Dessert Story is listed as an asian dessert and is also tagged on Google as asian fusion restaurant, bakery, brunch restaurant.
What are the hours of U :Dessert Story?
Published hours are Monday: 1β10 pm; Tuesday: 1β10 pm; Wednesday: 1β10 pm; Thursday: 1 pmβ12 am; Friday: 1 pmβ12 am; Saturday: 11:30 amβ12 am; Sunday: 11:30 amβ12 am. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.
Is U :Dessert Story open on Sunday?
Yes, on Sunday it is open 11:30 amβ12 am.
What is the phone number of U :Dessert Story?
You can call U :Dessert Story at (510) 356-4127.
How is U :Dessert Story rated on Google?
U :Dessert Story has a Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 606 reviews.
Does U :Dessert Story have a website?
Yes, the website of U :Dessert Story is udessertstory.com (linked on this page).
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