The Crème Brûlée Cart

I am not typically one to spend money on desert, but the Crème Brûlée Cart is one of my favorite sweets in the city.
I’m really bad at trying new things once I find a menu item I like. So I can’t speak in breadth on their options. But what I can say is order the S’mores item. Chocolate Crème Brûlée topped with either a cinnamon cereal or a graham crumble and some toasted marshmallows. It’s seriously a dream.
My friend is a crème brûlée snob. I told her I loved this cart and she kind of chuckled and was very unbelieving. She is very picky on how crème brûlée is served but I am very delighted to report that my suggestion passed all expectations and met her consistency and taste needs. Which is saying something (she’s been to culinary school!).
All in all, I’ve never had a bad experience with any of the carts in the city!

Whenever this cart is around, we always stop by! This time, I got the salted caramel crème brûlée ($ 5) with nutella cornflakes (50 cents).
I really enjoy the salted caramel cream brulee. It’s much richer and creamier than the rest of the crème brûlée flavors I’ve tasted from this cart. The flavor is pretty strong. I love it! You gotta chose your toppings wisely with this one though because it can be too sweet.
The nutella cornflakes are good but not what I expected. I wanted more of a crunch but it was overtaken by the chocolate which I thought was just okay.
Overall great crème brûlée, okay topping.

I’ve been trying to cut down on sweets lately, but there are two sweets that I just can’t say no to: ice cream and crème brûlée.
When I saw the crème brûlée cart, I stopped in my tracks, gave my friends «the look» (the look = when I must eat something) and ran over to order.
The menu, scribbled all over on the front of the truck’s blackboard surface, had all sorts of different types of crème brûlée including Strawberry Nutella and others. I wanted to stick with the classic crème brûlée taste, but wanted something a little different too.
I decided to order the San Francisgold, more for the name, but also since it touted toppings such as caramel sauce and graham cracker crumbles. The crème brûlée is already made before, so all the cashier had to do was add the toppings and — badabing, badaboom. The crème brûlée was finished.
To be completely honest, the crème brûlée came out like some bird crapped on it. Most of the brown sauce covered the crème brûlée, and little crumbly chunks of graham cracker were scattered around. My first spoonful, however, dissolved any doubts I had. Though the combination of sauce, graham cracker and vanilla crème brûlée was sweet, it was as deliriously sweet as I thought it would be. It was the perfect size too! I would definitely try the crème brûlée cart again, especially a different flavor like strawberry nutella.

ABANDONED TRUCK. NO ONE IN SIGHT.
Very disappointed and frustrated. I’ve been trying to track down this truck several times now and I thought that this Friday night would be my best shot.
Not heeding the reviews of others here was my first mistake. It is very true that this truck gets PARKED UNATTENDED at the Chevron station. I checked their online calendar to confirm their availability and it was not accurate. It was around 11:20pm when we saw this truck driving down Market to Castro. I thought it was rather odd as their website states the truck was supposed to be there from 5pm-2:30am.
Despite that fact, I thought I would have better results as I physically followed the truck down Market to its final destination. I saw the truck pull in to the lot and then I started to circle around the area for parking.
Parking is a PAIN as there is currently construction right at the corner of Market and Castro at this time. We finally ‘parked’ along the side street next to the Chevron and I got out to check on the truck. Walking up to the truck (at 11:45pm) there was NO ONE in or around the truck. Pretty strange as we originally saw someone with a Crème Brûlée Cart hoodie standing just outside of the truck. I stand around until 12am and still, no one around.
I decide to move my car from my ‘parking spot’ to being directly adjacent of the cart in the gas pump aisle next to the ‘missing gas pump’. Here I sat another 20 minutes (now being 12:25am) and again NO ONE in sight. I was trying to be reasonable and patient thinking maybe the guy had to use the restroom or was on break.
I was kindly asked to move by the SFPD monitoring the area if I wasn’t buying gas. I asked him if he knew the whereabouts of the truck vendor and he said it was rather odd that no one was in the cart himself. He said it’s been ‘hit and miss’ lately.
At that point I decided to just leave and give up.
Pretty disappointed and frustrated driving all this way for nothing.
Just a tip for the Cart, at least put a sign up at the truck about your status. (OPEN/​CLOSED/​WILL BE BACK) Anything would help.

Ran across this truck while in the Castro for some cookies. Parked in the Chevron station.
I maybe a little biased because I usually love anything s’mores.
Ordered thr Smorgasm which comes with torched marshmallows, Golden Grahams, salted caramel sauce on top of a chocolatey crème brûlée was good. The chocolate crème brûlée is similar to chocolate pudding which I loved. The slight saltiness from the salted caramel sauce breaks up the sweetness which makes this good.
I only wish it was bigger. I think it was $ 7+ for this one.

I’m a fan because this cart has made crème brûlée an everyday, run of the mill snack. I don’t have to go into a restaurant and order an overpriced crème brûlée…
I can go to this cart and order a moderately overpriced crème brûlée!
Great custard consistency and cool rotating flavors. They average around $ 5 per crème brûlée, but you really find yourself relishing each bite so much more. It’s a delicate dessert that you should try to not devour in seconds, and for that, I am faithful. Some of the flavors run up to $ 7+, so make sure you’re in for the small treat!

As a proud immigrant, I’ve been calling this food cart The «CREAM» Brûlée Cart until my Bougie girlfriend told me that it was «Crème». Psh.
Cream or Crème, you’ll find the dessert treat here sweet and delicious. The creamy custard (that’s why I thought «cream» brûlée!) is covered by a coat of burnt sugar on top. The brittle-​like texture of the top coat contrasts nicely with soft feel of the custard below.
The Crème Brûlée cart is really cool because they offer several different flavors. The S’more one is cray cray. They roast marshmellows on top of your brûlée right in front of you. And I remember throwing my Vanilla one away because it tastes like soap.
You’ll find the flavors and variety to be plenty. But watch how many you order, because they do charge a whooping $ 5 per brûlée.

Yum, after many failed attempts at getting to this cart — I am somehow really good at getting there just as they close for the night — I finally got to try one of their famous brûlée desserts!
I was sad that there was no more lavender, my favorite for like everything, so I got the next best sounding one: down south? I don’t remember what exactly was in it … But I can remember candied pecans and salted caramel. And for me — there was lots and lots and lots of caramel (per my request hehe– extra points for them because there wasn’t an additional charge!). It was really really sweet, but yummy.
I definitely wouldn’t be indulging in this dessert every day though, especially at $ 4 for a baby cup. But surely a good occasional treat if I’m in the area!

Several months ago…
While walking down the street I found this truck and thought I’d give it a try.
Why not, I like crème brûlée and it’s convenient.
Had the chocolate one.
Couldn’t believe it was $ 4.00 for a small aluminum cup, like 4 bites worth. So it was like one dollar a spoon.
Pricey.
It tasted like chocolate pudding but denser. I didn’t add any toppings.
The only reason I wouldn’t go again is because the price is too high.

I’ve been following this truck on twitter for years. However not living in San Francisco posses a problem to actually getting the opportunity to indulge.
I played tour guide recently and we ended up in The Castro one Sunday afternoon and were delighted to make this happen when we saw the truck.
I like that the truck hosts several flavours at once so if you have a few people you can get a few and try them together.
We opted for the Kentucky with vanilla crème brûlée with roasted pecans, and bourbon butterscotch sauce. It was delicious, but a little runny. Not sure if it was the flavour that made it runny or the quick switch from cold to hot because of the torch.
I think it is a fun treat to try if you see the truck but I don’t think I will be trekking all over the city for it.

How can you go wrong with Crème Brulee, it’s custardy goodness.
Stopped by the truck late one night and got the S’Mores and original. Both were quite delicious with the S’mores earning extra points for uniqueness. The Golden Grahams and bruleed marshmallows fit perfectly with the silky, cold custard.

The last time I visited a Crème Brulee Cart was two years ago and they had fairly standard desserts, which were great. I went to the Castro location recently and saw a unique spin on the classic dessert with great toppings like candied pecans, toasted coconut and bourbon butterscotch. I had the «Flaky Friend» (double chocolate crème brulee with pie crust, cinnamon strudel and salted caramel topping) and «The Godfather» (double chocolate crème brulee with «midnight» chocolate cookies and bourbon butterscotch topping) — both were amazing, especially if you’re a fan of chocolate crème brulee.
This really is an incredible spot and I totally recommend it for any dessert fan, especially if you’re looking for a unique spin on a very traditional dessert.

This truck looked too good to pass up on!
My friends/​travel buddies and I spotted this truck while walking at the Castro. I’m a sucker for crème brulees so we had to get some after having a few drinks. From what I remember, they’re posted at their spot til 2:30 A. M on a Friday night!!!
*I can just imagine the long line after the clubs in the area are over!*
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This truck got some loyal followers for sure! I was debating between two flavors, but the group in front of us strongly recommended the corn flakes special crème brûlée (not listed on their menu) and s’mores crème brûlée. I believe they were both priced at $ 5.50.
The crème brûlée itself was good, but not spectacular! The different toppings you can choose from is what makes each one special! I ordered the corn flakes special. I liked the corn flakes topping, but after the third bite, I just pushed them aside to get to the crème brûlée (yuppp the good stuff). My friend decided to get the s’mores crème brûlée. Just like the corn flakes, the crème brûlée was perfect! The marshmallows were a great addition, but she felt the same way I did with the toppings.
I’m really curious about their nutella crème brûlée, so I’ll give ‘em another try next time!

Wow.
I’ve been searching for the elusive crème brûlée cart for a long time now. I work in SOMA, so I’ve never quite been able to catch the Crème Brulee Cart in the Financial District on the weekdays, and the past few Saturdays, I’ve walked by Sansome & Sutter but haven’t been able to find it.
I met up with a friend for dinner in the Castro, and lo and behold, the Crème Brulee Cart was parked in all its glory. I couldn’t stop right then and there to get my crème brûlée because I was pulling his luggage. And then we had to wait for his friend. And then we had to go to dinner. All the while, my mind was on the Crème Brulee Cart.
When I finally stepped up to the window, I was more than ready to get my hands on a vanilla crème brûlée with an extra salted caramel topping.
And it was heavenly.
I love you, Crème Brulee Cart. You are worth the chase.

This location now have a table and a couple of chairs to sit on (woo hoo).
It’s a great location especially before you bar hop in this neighborhood so hold your desserts and instead enjoy them here — with their delightful and addicting Crème Brulee with all sorts of flavors. We always go for the basic Vanilla but we have purchased extra caramel toppings and the marshmallow with graham is out of this world.
They’re also open late I think until 1AM??? maybe later during the weekend as we have seen them still serving after last call at The Café!
The Crème Brulee Cart is located across the Trolly bus stop — on the corner of Chevron gas station (very convenient).

I had the crème brûlée when Off the Grid came to Berkeley, and all I can say is that I crave it every. single. damn. day.
I got the «El Jefe,» which is a vanilla crème brûlée topped with chocolate caramel, and a dollop of dulce de leche in the center. I’m drooling while I’m typing this right now.
I have made it a point to go get crème brûlée every Thursday from now on, when Off the Grid comes to Telegraph. I really have no way to end this post other than:
:’)

At last… I got to try this sweet yummy goodness last night! :)
I’ve heard from friends raving about the Crème Brulee truck, and I’ve had in the back of my mind to go try it one of these days. Finally, last night after a fun night at Butter, Keisha and I came over to the Castro area for some late night snacks. We were aiming for Hot Cookie, but they closed right when we got there. Which worked out cause I got to try the Crème Brulee truck instead. We both got the S’mores one, and oh my goodness, so ooey gooey deliciousness!
For the S’mores one & they had other flavors too (Yes Please {nutella & strawberry}, Dulce de Luche, and etc) which was $ 5 each. Then I think they had a Lavendar one which was $ 6, if I remember correctly. You can also add more toppings for $.75 per toppings like salted caramel sauce, and etc.
I would definitely get more the next time I encounter this truck again. Yummm :)

While taking two years of French at my high school taught me how to perfectly ask someone where the bathroom was, they could’ve never prepared me for this.
My girlfriend breathes, dreams, and eats (of course) crème brûlée. I was an oxygen/​teeth falling out/​lobster guy until I came here. Now I’m a convert.
Nestled cozily in the Castro district of San Francisco (next to a gas station no less!), The Crème Brûlée Truck isn’t all that fancy. Well, among food trucks it is. Very clean exterior packed full of goodies. Sound like a dessert any of you know? Exactly.
The parking is non-​existant, but then again, it is SF. On a Thursday night, we were lucky enough to find street parking near the gas station. There was no line when we got there, and we peeked at the menu — basically three or four different flavors.
We asked the guy working what he recommended, and he was very friendly and helpful. We «settled» (I use that term ridiculously fondly) on Lavender and Mint Chocolate. God, I loved both of those flavors going in… but this took my love to a whole new level. He torched them right in front of us, which was a nice touch.
For a total of $ 9, we got two delicious crème brûlées, which would’ve certainly set us back a lot more at any restaurant. They were the perfect dessert we could’ve chosen to take to Twin Peaks. Can I go back again?

Some times in life the stars align and the universe brings you exactly what you want at the perfect time. Very few moments in life make me sigh from contentment.
But on a cold night on a street corner right next to a gas station I found it.
Not what you’re thinking… Haha dirty birdy.
Some yummy creative crème brûlée!
S’mores! Chocolate crème brûlée topped with marshmellows and Golden Graham cereal! So creative and delicious :)
The vanilla bean was the standard and it was perfection, the texture was unctuous and decadent. The vanilla had such reasonance and flavor that the portion was just the right amount without feeling too guilty for the indulgence.
Its located conveniently near a lot of bars. «may I have plz have some more» *bad fake british accent*

Holy crap, yum! This place has phenomenal crème brûlée!
Finally hunted down the truck in Castro after going to the shop on Folsolm and finding it closed (sadly during the hours it was supposed to be open!). But once we finally tracked the crème brûlée truck down, it was beyond worth the trek.
My boyfriend and I ordered 3 between the two of us. I went with the classic Vanilla Bean, he ordered the Café Mocha, and we added on The Yes Please! as well. We each sampled some of all three.
The classic was by FAR the best of the three. It was the perfect combination of flavors and was light and airy. I would eat it again in a heartbeat. The Yes Please! was good, though I wasn’t a big fan of the chunks of strawberry in it — they threw me off guard. But the nutella flavor was great! The Café Mocha was good as well — a nice balance of coffee and chocolate.
The employee working in the truck was super friendly. Prices were fairly reasonable — I think we spent $ 13 total on all three flavors.
I wish I lived in San Francisco because I would come back to this truck all the time for deliciously awesome crème brûlée.