50 Best Ice Cream Shops in San Francisco

“Best gelato in San Francisco.“

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

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

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

“The hubby and I were killing time and found this place for dinner. We got seated and immediately. We ordered our pepperoni pizza. Since we sat at the bar, we saw them making our pizza and placing it in the wood burning stove. It took about 2 minutes to be baked and quickly served. Loved it! Everything was great. It can get a bit dark in there but it’s all part of the ambiance. We’re definitely going back!“

“Mangonada, nieve de garrafa, raspados, bionicos, tostilocos, tejuinos“

“Toy Boat not only has delicious ice cream and a grand selection of Jane products, and an excellent cup of coffee; they are also incredibly cute and welcoming! The perfect place to bring the family!“

“Historically best ice cream in SF!“

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“My favorite food is everything on the menu“

“I was introduced to this place by a friend and every time I’ve come, I’ve really enjoyed ice cream! They have many features flavors as well as combinations you won’t usually find elsewhere. The staff are always very friendly anytime I have gone.“

“The shop is run by a very sweet older man, I enjoy every visit. It really feels like a shop you could have been to in the 80s. The menu online is often inaccurate and the hours fluctuate slightly around open and closing times, but I definitely recommend it. Remember to bring cash, it's cash only.

The prices have gone up quite a bit but they definitely needed to, I'm sure they were too cheap to make a living before.

Current flavors on my last visit, if the menu isn't accurate:
Chocolate, vanilla, chocolate chip, mint chocolate chip, strawberry, rocky road, cookies and cream, grasshopper, mocha fudge, lucuma, macapuno, rum raisin, butter pecan, black walnut, caramel praline, New York cherry, rainbow sherbet, green tea, avocado and what looked like ube (it was unlabeled).“

“Came here after a very disappointing and expensive dinner experience in hopes of feeling better 🤣 maybe I was inconsolable or maybe it just is a bit overhyped. It is good quality ice cream for sure, I got the ube pandan and the matcha gold, but being totally honest, I have had better. The girls working there were all super nice and let us sample several flavors, but I think I panicked trying to decide on flavors quickly because they were trying to keep the line moving, so I think I didn’t totally choose what would have hit the spot more. It was a rough night for me what can I say 🥲 I would come back though when I’m in a better mood lol“

“Great oldschool sandwiches... get a small because the mediums are huge lol. Unless you're hella hungry.“

“The best dipped chocolate ice cream EVER!!!!. I have not been able to find any other place with the same quality and quantity. If you are in town or around the area craving ice cream, stop by, you wont regret it. Let me tell you, their eggnog ice cream is AMAZING. Don't hesitate. Only problem, be prepared for the wait time, worth it though!.“

“fabulous! please open another in the San Jose area. great service..the way they encourage you to taste while waiting in line...loved the various, different flavors“

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

“The Ghirardelli Chocolate Experience in San Francisco is an absolute must-visit! The moment you walk in, the smell of rich chocolate fills the air and instantly makes you happy. Their hot chocolate is out of this world — thick, velvety, and perfectly balanced between sweetness and deep cocoa flavor. It’s easily one of the best hot chocolates I’ve ever had, especially on a cool San Francisco day. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is cozy, and the whole experience feels indulgent and special. A perfect stop for any chocolate lover!“

“Good stuff, love nondairy options!“

“One of our favorite spots in the Richmond. Sean and Alice are as terrific as their ice cream!“

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

“Love this place. Another one of my top 3 in SF. Even though it can get overwhelming, its great having so many flavor options, and they all taste fresh! This really is a fun place to come on a warm day or while out for a stroll. Recommend getting the marble fudge and macopuno.“

“Loved my ice cream sandwich- such a fun dessert business! Very nice woman working the day we came. I do wish there were 2 gluten free cookie options and at least 2 gluten free ice cream options. It looked like there would be more variety on the website, but the day I went, there was only a chocolate chip cookie and a non dairy chocolate chip ice cream- would have loved to have chocolate or other options! Very delicious though!“

“The ice cream is amazing! I’m a sucker for Juliette’s Vanilla malt milkshake. Never too full for one of those!“

“When in San Francisco I always stop at Ghirardelli the hot cocoa is delicious, the sundaes are delicious. We stopped after a Giants game and it was crowded. We took it to go. The location is excellent within walking distance to the Nintendo store and the Nike store. The staff was so friendly and helpful. I love Ghirardelli.“

“Always a good experience, everything is very good especially their TaroMatcha drink, one of my favorites. Rated 4 stars though I'm pretty bummed out we drove 20 minutes because I really didn't want to leave the city without getting one of my favorite drinks. Got their 20 minutes before closing just to be told that they stopped making drinks 30 minutes before they close. Let them know that's pretty messed up especially since it's not stated anywhere and drove all the way there for nothing. Was only told to come by 1 hr before closing lol wanted it so bad I could taste it 😭 if you know you know.“

“Their service and their soft serve is amazing! I always stop by their store when I'm in the area! 😀“

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

“se te hace agua la boca 🤤 The food is BOOOOMB, bomb.com!!! The Crepes are AMAZING 🤩 The esquites are magically delicious 😋 and the customer service is great 👍🏻 super friendly and nice. Definitely our favorite place to snack at whenever we are in San Francisco“

“Yo! KISS OF MATCHAAAAAA AH!

Get you matcha fix here and some excellent desserts!
The croffle is great for a quick bite or if you crave a drink, I got the Hojicha frappe.. My god, thinking about it gets your taste buds watering... Hah! Flavors are really on point, I have not gotten one drink where I was disappointed or felt like there could have been anything missing.

If you want something crazy, that parfait looks hella good! Will need to try that next time!

The vibe inside is very calming, the smell of tea will hit you in the face with a crazy impact like a mother throws a sandal in Yo face for not getting good grade for Yo test... Very impactful and stunning!

Thank you KISS OF MATCHA!“

“First time having shaved ice cream. It was Tachata which is cinnamon vanilla. Texture and taste was outstanding.“

“gluten free, vegan, coconut based froyo! yum!“

“What a delicious treat! My brother brought us to Golden Gate Park and as we were walking around, we came across the Twirl & Dip food truck. My brother said it was one of his favourite places to get ice cream, so we had to try it. I got the TCHO-dipped banana with sprinkles! The chocolate layer was thick 😋 It was the perfect dessert for a sunny day ☀️

Visited on May 26, 2024“

“The ice cream so refreshing and services are excellent! Strongly recommended when you’re in Chinatown 👍😋🍨🍨“

“I love the base and freedom to add your favorite flavors.“

“an absolute hidden gem! there is no dining in but i ordered the spicy salmon poke bowl and it was wonderful. the sides matched the rice perfectly and they were all super delicious and fresh. highly recommended to get it and sit by the river. the prices are reasonable and highly worth the quality of the food“

“Great little ice cream shop, they have a great selection of ice creams, as well as hot and cold drinks. The ice creams are some of the best I have ever had, and they do a great hot fudge sundae. The service is great, prices are good and I would highly recommend a visit if you are in the Fishermans Wharf area of San Francisco.“

“Good Burger, better fries, sauce is heavy on the mayo. Would probably give it 4.5 stars for just the food, but adding and extra paper straw for the shake is sweet.

Burger comp: Culver’s
Fries comp : (mc) dons but thicker cut“

“Great little spot in North Beach. The gelato selection and quality is top notch, and their pistachio cannoli are awesome every time.“

“Loved the crepes and service!

Crepes were soft and fluffy. We got #28 which had coffee icecream and pudding. Was a unique combo but both flavors paired well together.

The bear face was adorable (⁠◍⁠•⁠ᴗ⁠•⁠◍⁠) ʕ⁠´⁠•⁠ᴥ⁠•⁠`⁠ʔ“

“The most delicious, fresh, and hand-crafted gelato I’ve ever tasted. You must try! Thank you Philmore!!! Can’t wait to come again!“

“Da Giuseppe Nardoni: fantastici cannoli cosi in Californiana non li mangi, con ricotta fresca siciliana“

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

“Happiness in a cup. And a cone 😁“

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

“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.“

“I came across here on a beautiful day and was craving for some ice cream. Was greeted and welcomed by one of their friendly staffs, she explained to me they offer ice cream and gelatos and the different flavors they carry. They also have many things to choose from, such as sundaes, milkshakes, boba drinks, smoothies, mangonadas, etc. It’s a cool little spot in the neighborhood that definitely attracts customers like myself. Definitely will be back!“

“gluten free, vegan, coconut based froyo! yum!“

“Great Milkshakes and cookies“

“Happiness in a cup. And a cone 😁“