Situated in the heart of Daly City’s Westlake neighborhood, Westlake Joe’s has been serving the Bay Area community since 1956. A local institution, Westlake Joe’s is an iconic spot in the Bay and is deeply embedded in San Francisco culture. Ask any local around, and they’ll most likely know this eminent spot. Featuring a retro-aesthetic and mid-century modern style, Westlake Joe’s provides a family-friendly atmosphere, as well as space for its lively customers to sit back and enjoy.

With their Italian-American dishes, Westlake Joe’s has an extensive menu for every meal, including dessert. Ordering their most popular dessert, the warm butter cake, we were impressed with the quality of the decadent dessert. Decorated atop the cake was a scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries, and drizzled with chocolate syrup.

The cake itself was piping hot, a perfect contrast to the cool ice cream. It had the perfect spongy and moist consistency, tasting as if it had been freshly baked after ordering.

Encompassing a sweet yet light flavor, hints of what tasted like honey were evident in the cake, as well as a delightful buttery aftertaste. Its accompanied berries also provide a nice distinction between the sweetness of the cake and the tartness of the fruit.

After trying this impressive treat, this cake has definitely gained fame for a reason. We rate this dessert a 5/5: the presentation, the garnishing, and the flavor of the cake were all spot on, and we would highly recommend trying this dessert when eating at Westlake Joe’s.