When you say Hilltop, are you talking about Hillcrest (one of the smaller sections of San Diego)?
ETA: If you are talking about Hillcrest, here's a desserts shop called Extraordinary Desserts:
Extraordinary Desserts
Desserts
2929 Fifth Ave
Between Palm and Quince Sts
619/294-7001
www.extraordinarydesserts.com
Desserts $2-$9
Mon-Thurs and Sun 8:30am-11pm, Fri 8:30am-midnight, Sat 11am-midnight
Bus: 1, 3, or 25
Credit Cards: MC, V
If you're a lover of sweets--heck, if you've ever eaten a dessert at all--you owe it to yourself to visit this unique cafe. Chef and proprietor Karen Krasne's name features prominently on the sign, as well it should: Krasne's talent surpasses the promise of her impressive pedigree, which includes a Certificate de Patisserie from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Dozens of divine creations are available daily, and even the humble carrot cake is savory enough to wow naysayers. Others include a raspberry linzer torte layered with white-chocolate buttercream; Grand Marnier chocolate cheesecake on a brownie crust, sealed with bittersweet ganache; and, 24-karat chocolate praline dacquoise--crunchy chocolate praline mousse balanced by Frangelico-soaked hazelnut meringues and coated with dark chocolate and gold leaf. Originally educated in Hawaii, Krasne likes to incorporate island touches like macadamia nuts, ultra-fresh coconut, passion fruit, and pure Kona coffee. Her Parisian experience is also represented; the shop sells tea and accoutrements from the fine salon Mariage Frères. If you're trying to moderate your diet, eat at the Vegetarian Zone next door--it helps justify dessert!