50 Best Ice Cream Shops in San Francisco

“The Gelato is authentic and so are the people!“

“The Best! So many years of great memories“

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

“sus helados son deliciosos,a mi en lo personal me gusta el de aguacate“

“Çok lezzetli sağlıklı hijyenik aile olarak üretim yapılan bir yer kesinlikle ziyaret edilmeli teşekkür ederiz“

“Extremely cheap food and ice cream, great service, but slow and unsanitary.

Tom, the owner, is 89 years old and has been running the business for decades. The prices here are exceptionally low, with a cup of ice cream costing $5 and a sandwich costing $4.50. The catch is that you'll have to wait for a while and he does not wash his hands between handling cash and food.

My sandwich, served with tortilla chips and potato salad, was so-so, but excellent value for the price. It took nearly 10 minutes to make the sandwich though.“

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

“I enjoyed my ice cream from this little shop. They offer many different flavors to pick from. It’s a small indoor spot and the line is usually out the door.
My only complaint is they only serve the brownie sundae on weekends but still had it on the menu on a weekday. I was all excited to try it until the said not available. Maybe cover it up when it’s not for sale? I’ll have to come back one more time I guess.“

“Loved the Taro ice cream. Not too sweet, perfect flavor. Tried the lychee since it seemed to be highly reviewed but it was just too sweet for my palate. Staff was polite and accommodated my request of checking if the flavors I wanted to sample had egg due to my allergy. Will definitely come by again next time I'm in the neighborhood and craving ice cream!“

“Tasty eclectic mix of flavors with dairy free/vegan options! The flavors are mostly not traditional. We came for the dairy free ice cream, which was indistinguishable from regular ice cream. We would definitely come back. The neighborhood is nice and 4 blocks from the painted ladies houses.“

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

“WOW!!! Now this is easily the best hot fudge sundae i’ve ever had!!!! Great deal and such incredible quality. This is the best hot fudge in SF, the ice cream is top notch.

Not even an hour later I had to go back and try the halo halo. Absolutely DELICIOUS!!!! A must try for anyone in the area!!!!

Norman is very kind and welcoming.“

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

“I visited here a while ago and I would definitely recommend this store and also Ghirardelli Square in general!
I enjoyed this chocolate shopping experience. Plus the atmosphere was very friendly. The park was super beautiful, and I think it is very cool to see all those chocolate making machines in the store. Chocolate Fudge was way too sweet for me. (I don't have a photo) But overall I would highly recommend this place!“

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

“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“

“Good stuff, love nondairy options!“

“Perfect stop for a sunny, hot Sunday. There wasn’t a long wait, and the service was fast and friendly. We didn’t get to see them make the ice cream, but it was definitely the smoothest ice cream I’ve had.

I tried the cookie dough with pretzels and chocolate chips and really enjoyed it, the sweet and salty combo worked really well with how creamy it was.

There aren’t a ton of seats inside, but we were still able to find a spot.a bit pricey for sure“

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

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

“Still dreamin’ about the meatballs from Angie’s… had I known better, I would’ve ordered the extra meatball. 😭

Angie’s is a cute, chic restaurant specializing in wood-fired pizza and a seasonal rotating menu. Such a perfect spot for date night!

Absolutely loved the R&B music, the vibes, and, of course, mopped up every last bit of food. 😂

We ordered the heirloom tomato salad, wood-fired meatballs, Margherita pizza, and peach vanilla sundae — and everything was DELICIOUS. It completely satisfied every pizza craving we had.

On a previous visit, we ordered the pepperoni pizza to-go, and OMG. It might be one of the most perfectly balanced pizzas I’ve had — sweet, spicy, savory, and just the right amount of everything.

Great food, great vibes, and a great date-night spot. Definitely coming back for those meatballs. 🍕“

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

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

“The matcha here is really consistent. I’ve been several times since they’ve opened and I’ve always been happy with my drink! I especially love their peach matcha latte (seasonal). Their hojicha latte is already pretty good. Their soft serve is also really good and the matcha one has a very strong flavor. The line to order with a cashier tends to be shorter than the kiosk and sometimes peopme don’t realize that there are 2 separate lines. Would definitely recommend!“

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

“They have great ice cream!“

“The crepes and ice cream were not only delicious but also decorated beautifully! The attention to presentation really stands out and makes the experience even more enjoyable. The staff were also very friendly and welcoming, which made the visit even better.“

“Great little find while touring the city! Had to stop by three times in two days. Fantastic sandwich’s and great pastries.“

“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 had a wonderful experience today at the shop! After getting some nice samples, I was impressed with the texture and flavor of the gelato. I really like how real and natural flavors are, such as the coconut strawberry and the hazelnut flavor. It doesn’t taste fake; it tastes like the real thing because it is the real thing. I thought it was interesting that he says to get his produce just up the street from a local store. It was really awesome! We ended up getting the coconut, and it was fantastic.“

“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!“

“When you want or need a priceless treat to bring you nothing but pleasure and intense flavor... go here immediately, don’t think, feed your soul“

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Stopped by Kiss of Matcha for an afternoon pick-me-up and ordered the jasmine matcha latte. The drink came out surprisingly fast and was smooth, refreshing, and well balanced.

The café had a cozy atmosphere and wasn’t too crowded when I visited, making it a great spot to relax for a bit. I’ve tried quite a few matcha spots around the Bay Area, and Kiss of Matcha continues to be one of my favorites. Definitely a place I’ll keep coming back to.“

“Vegan caramel chai with chocolate rocks...because I’m 7 ❤️“

“We came across this adorable little ice cream truck, selling ice cream, cookies, and brownies. This place has a fun menu, where you can build your own custom ice cream sandwich, or order the ingredients (ice cream, cookies, and brownies seperatly). We ordered the combo, where we got a choice of a cookie, ice cream and a brownie on the bottom. We got fudge as a topping, the cookie monster cookie, toasted s'mores ice cream, and the brownie on the bottom (no special brownie flavors). The cookies are soft and tasty, and we actually bought some cookies later, simply because of how good they tasted. The ice cream tasted really good too, sweet and smores-like. The brownie was a little bit hard, but the ice crean melted and softened the brownie, and allowed for a more chewy bite, but at first it was definitely a little hard to chew into. The service was friendly and efficient. Outside the ice cream truck, there is some outdoor seating where you can eat while you have a view of the pier. I highly suggest getting some cookies and/or ice cream here, especially the cookies n cream cookie, and cookie monster cookie. Good place to get some ice cream and cookies at the pier! (And make your own ice cream sandwich!)“

“Enjoyed the pineapple fruit juice beverage with Pomegranate pearls on a hot day in San Francisco“

“If you have even a mild sweet tooth, stepping into SOMA Chocolatemaker in the Distillery District feels like crossing the threshold into a literal chocolate wonderland. It is, without a doubt, one of my absolute favorite spots in the city to take out-of-town guests or sneak away to for a weekend treat.

The vibe is incredible—housed in a beautiful, historic brick-and-beam building, the shop smells so rich and intoxicatingly chocolatey the second you open the door. You can actually look through the glass partition and watch them sorting cacao beans and tempering chocolate in real-time, which gives the whole place a really cool, authentic 'mad scientist of cacao' workshop atmosphere.“

“As a self-proclaimed cookie dough connoisseur, this was the best cookie dough ice cream I've ever had in my life!! So so good. Staff was super friendly, and they have a really nice indoor seating area. Definitely give this place a try. We'll be back!“

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

“good vibe, workers were very nice, good flavors of ice cream and super cool idea to have a cookie cup (think waffle bowl). the 2 cookies i tried (peanut butter and cookies and cream) were good, nothing to write home about but good and a nice size. the ice creams had unique flavors (i tried oreo cream and butterfinger--the butterfinger was phenomenal) that were executed well. i do wish the cookies and cream cookie would have had some mixins or frosting or something. wish we wouldve found this place sooner so we could have tried more! my aunt loved the ginger ice cream“

“Great Milkshakes and cookies“

“My favorite food is everything on the menu“

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

“We tried two Ghirardelli cups — one with the Dubai topping and strawberries, and the other with the Dubai topping and ice cream. Both were delicious! The Dubai topping is very rich and intense, while the ice cream gives a nice balance.

I think the perfect combination would be strawberries, Dubai topping, and ice cream together — it would be lighter and more balanced. Overall, a very tasty dessert experience!“

“Molto buono e la proprietaria molto simpatica“

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

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

“They have great ice cream!“

“Just had the salted caramel so so bomb!!“