Life is short – eat more brownies! December 8th marks National Brownie Day, dedicated to the rich, decadent, and slightly sinful blend of cake and cookie that we all know and love. Indulge in this dessert favorite with chocolate-filled brownie creations around San Diego with this impressive lineup of mouthwatering bites.
Save room for dessert at barleymash, a fun, high-energy downtown restaurant and bar located in the heart of the Gaslamp. Grab a fork and dig into The Mash Up, a hot out of the oven chocolate chip cookie and dark chocolate brownie “mashed” side by side, topped with bourbon vanilla-bean ice cream and a salted caramel sauce.
Most people know Baked Bear for their cookie ice cream sandwiches — but did you know they also have brownie ice cream sandwiches?? Located at The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch, Baked Bear is nestled among the stores at this retail and lifestyle center. At Baked Bear, the choice is yours: select your unique flavor of frosty ice cream sandwiched between two warm and fresh-baked gooey cookies, sweet, donuts, and of course, fudgy brownies!
Still searching for more brownie delights? Stroll through the bustling Gaslamp Quarter to The Whiskey House, downtown’s premier whiskey bar and eatery! Even the desserts at The Whiskey House are infused with whiskey, so be sure to order the Pecan-Bourbon Brownie to top off your evening, a warm chocolate brownie made with Angel’s Envy Bourbon and served with a dollop of vanilla bean ice cream and a caramel drizzle.
Satisfy your brownie cravings with dessert at The Smoking Gun, located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. For a sweet surprise, try the Split Decision, a chocolate brownie smothered in bananas, vanilla ice cream, salted caramel, fresh strawberries and nuts.
Treat yourself to a sugary escape at Pacific Beach AleHouse, found just steps from the sand in Pacific Beach. Sink your teeth into the Alehouse Porter Brownie Sundae, a double chocolate chip brownie slathered in porter ganache, house-made caramel corn and salted caramel with a topping of Chantilly cream.
BANKERS HILL BAR + Restaurant’s indulgent warm chocolate brownie is topped with espresso Baileys ice cream, pretzel crunch and house-made chocolate sauce, and is guaranteed to satisfy even the sweetest tooth on National Brownie Day, Saturday, Dec. 8.
If this list left you drooling, follow the call of your sweet tooth to celebrate National Brownie Day with decadent indulgences around San Diego!
