50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Emeryville

“Our first visit but absolutely not our last! What delicious flavors! Everyone loved their desserts, the toppings are incredible (vegan hot fudge, vegan caramel, toasted almonds,) and we all left full and happy! Definitely stop in when you’re in the neighborhood!“

“I Am Now Having 2 Ice Cream Flavors Of My Choice. Chocolate Chip & Chocolate Fudge.“

“The overall experience was amazing, but the uniqueness of each individual flavor really made it an exceptional experience. I first tried this in March but now want to see if April's flavors have any hidden delights.“

“We were craving something sweet after dinner and came here for ice cream. I got the SF FOG, which tasted really good, and it has bright bergamot notes from Earl Grey and sweet, soft marshmallow swirls! We also tried the Hong Kong Milk Tea flavor. Both were delicious!“

“Lots of great memories eating with the kids at this Shake Shack on Bay Street. We picked Shake Shack for a party too - when we placed the large catering order, John and team made the whole process easy including selecting items and on-time delivery. It was a big hit with everyone!“

“Best gelato in San Francisco.“

“Berkeley is so fortunate to have this incredible gourmet ice cream shop. Their flavors are creative and unusual, but always delicious. The shop itself is cozy and welcoming with indoor and outdoor seating. Melt Me is a small business operated by kind people who are dedicated to innovation and quality.“

“Historically best ice cream in SF!“

“It's amazing, I highly recommend everyone to go here“

“If you haven't tried frozen custard yet, you should know it's the best type of ice cream. It has the scoopability of hard serve with the lickability of soft serve. Top-notch texture, super creamy, perfectly sweet.

Lexie's is the best ice cream shop in Berkeley!!! Maybe in the whole state :) So come try their frozen custard!!“

“Marshmallow fluff;) Loved the Milkbomb sandwich! Will definitely go again;)“

“I’ve never been here in person but I’ve frequently ordered the hand-scooped pints from here on Doordash, and they always give a generous amount. The grasshopper pie flavor is the best by far and might be my favorite ice cream flavor ever. The ube and strawberry flavors are also really good.“

“This place is amazing and family owned. great people work there and amazing ice cream.“

“Everyone loves Bad Walter’s!! Most delicious and inventive ice cream of all time and lactose-free dairy is a huge plus! Mo who works there is the sweetest and the punch card deal is super sick. Oakland is lucky to have Bad Walter’s <3“

“My favorite ice cream spot in San Francisco. The flavors are unique and taste pure. Their vanilla lilikoi flavor paired with their salty Kaya (pandan coconut jam) is my go-to pairing. Love the ample vegan selections, too, especially their farmer’s market fruit sorbets. Dog-friendly, too!

3 samples max per person, so strategize with your friends accordingly. Expect to wait in line outside for a bit so bring a sweater/coat since it gets chilly in SF, especially in the evenings.“

“This place is a dream, with the best ice cream and atmosphere around. I’ve never tasted such good ice cream in my life!!. It’s all healthy and the owners are so nice no matter how busy. Just all smiles and great service. Go here if you want the best ice cream of your life“

“We love this ice cream place not just because of their delicious flavors. They always have, or because of the monthly new flavors that they cook up all the time. But we also love it because they always have vegan options. We don’t do well with dairy, so we’re always willing to take dairy pills to have these delicious flavors. But we also love that they are vegan flavors are also high-quality! It’s nothing fancy, it’s just ice cream. But they do it very well.“

“So the burgers used to be AMAZING here but something has felt a little off for me the past few times I have gone. They’re still decent burgers but the past few times leave me not really wanting to go back… their ice cream and cookies are still great so no complaints there. I’m just bummed that one of my fave smash burgers went down in quality 😔“

“Delicious, local, worth the wait. The owner, Norman, was a lovely man. The location in the historic Del Monte cannery courtyard was a plus. Quiet, peaceful location to enjoy ice cream away from the frenzy one block away. If you like sampling ice cream from local folks while traveling, this is a must-visit.“

“Good stuff, love nondairy options!“

“Friendly staff ! Delicious icecream - we accidentally dropped our icecream as we were walking out and the staff didn’t hesitate to replace 💕❤️🍦“

“Vegan (& Gluten-free) flavors! I loved the pluot, the dark chocolate, and the walnut (that has no pieces of nuts in it, which is really helpful to those like me who can’t have much fiber). Additionally, I found all three flavors more refreshing than (sickeningly) heavy, and the flavors 🤩 🎇—like the grand finale of a fireworks show for the taste buds. I’ve only had about a spoonful of each so far but am in love 😍🤤😋. I didn’t go to the shop, someone brought me some, so I’m not able to give my opinion on the actual shop. From what I heard, though, it wasn’t as crazy as many ice cream places are on hot weekends! 😊“

“Yummm. Try the sf cheesecake and the bubbly Texan“

“Best hot chocolate ever. Definitely trying the Gelato next!“

“Good stuff, love nondairy options!“

“just the best gelato cake this side of Italy. great crew, great owners. their kids are awesome!“

“Stopped by Ghirardelli for a dessert break and ordered the Strawberry Passion Hot Fudge sundae. The portion was huge and packed with a lot of ice cream. The chocolate-dipped strawberries were surprisingly big and sweet, and the hot fudge sauce tasted really good with the ice cream without being overly sweet. Everything balanced together nicely, and it felt like the perfect treat while taking a break around the area.“

“Our first visit but absolutely not our last! What delicious flavors! Everyone loved their desserts, the toppings are incredible (vegan hot fudge, vegan caramel, toasted almonds,) and we all left full and happy! Definitely stop in when you’re in the neighborhood!“

“Unique and exquisite homemade ice cream, original, tasty and so much more!😍 Don't hesitate to visit their cute shop and try them all!“

“delicious ice cream and everything“

“Our first visit but absolutely not our last! What delicious flavors! Everyone loved their desserts, the toppings are incredible (vegan hot fudge, vegan caramel, toasted almonds,) and we all left full and happy! Definitely stop in when you’re in the neighborhood!“

“Lovely place and really friendly staff!“

“Not too sweet and great place to hang out!!!“

“Walked by this pop-up restaurant on the way back to our car, decided to give it a try and was not disappointed. The young woman providing service was very friendly did a wonderful job putting together are bare basket and cookie sandwiches. They're pretty big two people could easily split it.“

“I love these cute little corner stores in San Francisco on potrero Hill. We only had ice cream but the ice cream was great. Nice little tables and chairs to sit out and watch the world go by. Someday we'll have to go back and try some of the other thing on the menu besides ice cream.“

“great-tasting icecream and sherbet“

“soooooooooo........goooooood 😋🤤💯❤ All the Cookie dough and Hot Chocolate 💯❤🤤😋“

“We visited from across the country, and this was our first visit to any of The Yard's locations. Sean was a bright spark in the place. They were just beautifully kind, and incredibly helpful. We went in for the milkshakes and they were very good, all the flavors, it was difficult to decide. I got the Pecan Turtle, which was so rich and good. We also ended up getting some cookie dough to bring back home (in our checked bag, which made it home beautifully after talking to Sean about if he thought it would work). The dough was also sooooo good! I think that there is something different about the dairy products in the PNW versus the South East, it's richer, and perhaps fresher. I definitely recommend this location, especially if you're lucky enough to see Sean 💙“

“Everytime I go there, the staff are always warm and welcoming. The prices are great as far as I'm concerned. They keep it very clean and tidy. It's never been too busy. And the atmosphere is perfect for a random after school treat worth the kids.“

“Great product. Pleasant and helpful staff.“

“Well, it is a tad pricey, but it is a must stop when visiting San Francisco. Sure, you can get it elsewhere--the candy bars etc., but they have the best sundaes and the entire store is just packed with anything you want from their line of great chocolate.

The place can get packed so chill out. During tourist season it is busy, but the line moves fast and there is just so much to look at and so much to buy.

The place is just spotless and everything tastes fresh and you want to buy a gift or two for friends. They even sell hot chocolate mix. There is just nothing not to love.

The staff is super and knows where everything is. Go to this one. Sure the tourists love it. I am a tourist and I love it.

Now, don't leave your candy bars in the sun. They will melt and you will be sad.“

“Delicious Harvey Milk and Peanut Butter. As good as it gets.“

“"a mini is small, a small is large, and a large is gigantic"“

“We were in the area, nice 👍 to be able to enjoy our yogurt plus close to coffee shop as well & lots of benches to relax👋🤙👋“

“Amazing waffle & flavour and lovely atmosphere. Would definitely recommend you check them out!!!!!“

“please hire more workers if rushes are going to make the wait for ice cream more than 30 minutes …. the ice cream is so good besides that. but it’s clear that having only one person making the ice cream results in wait times that are unreasonable for even rolled ice cream …. i get that rushes happen and a lot of people can come in at once but then be honest about wait times before i pay….“

“The best gelato I’ve found with many unique and delicious flavors using fresh fruits and ingredients on a daily basis. I come in every time I am in Berkeley, because it’s head and shoulders above the gelato in the Sacramento area!“

“love it for a afternoon treat w the kiddos“

“Came on a Thursday night after seeing the Dates Pizza on TikTok—such a wild combo that I had to try it. It was incredible: like a fresh, vibrant salad wrapped in world-class pizza bread. We also had the meatballs and the pepperoni with sweet chili, and both were just as good. Fantastic service and a cozy, intimate vibe.“

“Great Milkshakes and cookies“