50 Best Ice Cream Shops in San Francisco

“Best gelato in San Francisco.“

“Honestly this was insanely good. I tried a bunch of flavours and ultimately landed on spicy mango coconut (vegan!! But not a sorbet!!) and honey lavender. It was delightful. Highlight of my day. The small is 2 scoops and up to 2 flavours which is really generous.The banana flavour was also fantastic.This location is steps from Mission-Delores. Absolute gem!Vegetarian options: Also vegan flavours !!“

“Angie’s is amazing — probably the best thin crust pizza in the city! Wood fired with organic dough is the way. My girlfriend and I have tried almost all the pies on the menu and every one is great. The date + margarita with pesto drizzle are so good. Simple yet delicious apps including mixed greens salad and meatballs are also delicious.“

“April 2024:Stopped by for lunch and tried the mango chicken sandwich. It was very tasty. I'm so glad that Jane the Baker took over this iconic ice cream store.My mom had the prosciutto burrata sandwich and was happy with her lunch.We also grabbed bread to go. Love ? that Jane the Baker ?.“

“My favorite food is everything on the menu“

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

“I had a wonderful experience at the Garden Creamery, with Wanchi & Yisel who were working that day. They both were incredibly kind and kept the line moving quickly. The ice cream was also delicious and I'll make sure to come by again.“

“It’s delicious and great service, my son asked to visit the place for his bday and it was closed, when i told them we did the drive from Lathrop for him they did something special for him and they really made his Day. That was really nice of them. Thank you!“

“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“

“Keeping my childhood traditions alive by introducing my niece to the best ice cream in town! She’s usually picky but she was swept away by the atmosphere, was ecstatic to hold the ticket, and even dared herself to try the coconut, mango, and Mexican chocolate ice cream once we got to the counter. Avocado was on the list but they had just run out. Maybe next time but overall a success in creating a new Mitchell’s monster :)“

“Yummiest ice cream around. Love to see what cool flavors they have rotating. Can’t go wrong with classic vanilla or the non dairy chocolate sorbet ?Also don’t sleep on their baked goods! Softest cookies. Rice Krispies are also really good. They make their own waffle cones so always smells amazing! ❤️“

“Came here after lunch for dessert on April 17, 2024. I decided to spin the wheel since I didn't know what to get. It ended up landing on Ginger + Milk (kind of disappointed inside) but it was actually really good. Staff + service was excellent. Keep up the good work ya'll.“

“Went on a spree on vacation to see the best pizza spots and this one continued to stand out. We had to go back and back and try several. If you want a red get the margherita apizza, or the caccio e Pepe for a white sauce pizza and a wine. 10/10 exceptional.“

“Fantastic spot with unique Sundaes, shakes, malts, and make-your-own ice cream sandwiches. Loved the cherry & crème fresh with cornmeal cookies!“

“Fresh baked cookies with very unique cookie flavors (like funfetti & carrot cake). I did expect it to be cloying and super sweet, but it was nice. You could taste the ingredients and the ice cream was great without being "syrup-y". The staff was super friendly, but be warned that they do not always have all the flavors all the time. We waited for about 15 min because we wanted to try the funfetti cookie and some were just coming out of the oven. There were also a few ice cream flavors not in stock. You can take it on-the-go and walk around Fisherman's Wharf, or you can sit in a few picnic tables and chairs to eat it there. Worth a stop and better than the chain ice cream shops nearby.“

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

“So delicious! Loved the Black Sesame soft serve ice cream. It tastes like a mild chocolate flavor with a nutty aftertaste :)“

“I loved working with Elizabetta for my birthday cake. She was super easy to communicate with and perfectly nailed my barbie cake fantasy complete with a quote from the movie. The cake itself was a work of art but the taste, omg, all my friends were floored. I've also been able to find her slices at Falletti Foods and love all the flavors. I do, however, go crazy for her basque cheesecake. I could have a whole one in one sitting. So luscious, creamy and delicious!“

“I have been kiss of ?’s customer since the first week of their grand opening! The quality is great and customer service is excellent! We are so happy they are within walking distance from our home. It’s one of our favorites shops in inner Richmond!! ( oh please excuse the vanilla soft serve being upside down- I bought it to go- it’s for my ?? ?? at home)“

“My favorite ice cream spot in SF. The scoops are great whether in a bowl or one of their awesome waffle cones. They have some solid cookies and brownies, but I think their chocolate cake is excellent and always worthy of a to-go slice. Staff has been awesome, the place is always clean (bathroom included), and it's located in a cool part of the city. 5 stars all the way.“

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

“My top favorite gelato place in the city! I always bring my family and friends here when they come visit! They love it every time. I've been coming here for well over 10 years and it has always been great. This place brings back lots of memories and I love it. This place has a special spot in my heart because my late grandmother and I used to come here a lot.“

“I'm going to level with you. It's an expensive ice cream cone. That's the only reason it's not 5 stars. Other than that its really good, lots of great topping options but you really have to get it dipped in chocolate. That's the move. I also appreciated that they took venmo as a payment option.“

“This place was very organized. Tables were clean and same with chairs. My family ordered the Pink Lady ice cream roll and it beats all the other ice creams I ever had. You can also see the way they make the ice cream and it was extremely satisfying. Unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. Ice cream has very rich taste. Highly recommend this place!Kid-friendliness: Staff was very friendly and helpful.“

“Love this place! It’s very clean and amazing! Friendly staff and the ice cream is to death for!I normally don’t like Coconut ice cream but it’s the best! I only like ice cream from this place and it’s so smooth, creamy and not too sweet! Definitely try this place! I saw it’s the best ice cream in the mission! Yummy Yummy! ????“

“Found this place randomly when we were in the area - Tom is so wonderful and kind. Very sweet and friendly, which definitely makes the experience even better. The ice cream is great and reasonably priced for the gigantic amount he gives. Would highly recommend coming here and seeing Tom.“

“Historically best ice cream in SF!“

“I've been coming here since I was little and it's the most satisfying and nostalgic dessert that describes my youth. My family and I don't live in the area so the whole purpose of this drive was for these crepes themselves. I LOVE the espresso coffee ice cream, been getting it for all these years and it never fails me. I also love how fluffy the whip cream is and the crepe itself is always so soft and light. And of course the adorable designs on these crepes, always brightens my day. Service is quick, the area is very bright and family oriented. I will always come back to this place as it was my first and always my favorite crepes!!!“

“Good quality of ice cream (Mitchell's is the best. ) and good selection of flavors. The owner was sweet to my dog, who was whining outside while she waited. It's tucked away so you can get away from the crowd in Ghirardelli Square and relax a bit.“

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

“This place has the most amazing smell coming out of it. It’s great marketing because it made me wanna try it. It’s definitely really good. It did not disappoint. I had the coffee and nuts flavor in a waffle cone and it was so delicious. The only thing i would want is that the waffle cone and ice cream scoop were a bit smaller and also cheaper. It’s a huge bomb of a dessert.“

“This place really is a gem! Not the best hours, but never disappoints. The owner is very accommodating and oh so sweet. Amazing prices means you can take the whole family, or be a cool local and flex on em with a new mom n’ pop shop. Great treat in the heart of the Mission. ShoutoutKid-friendliness: Samples / small sizes / affordable / not overwhelming“

“Gelato taste less quality than target ice cream and expensive, don't worth half of what hagendaz worth. They add gelatin and gums in the ingredients not pureEdit 3/13/2024I gave this place another try they changed the recipe no more gelatin now and tastes amazing ?will be going back for more“

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

“I used to hate sandwiches until I tried Dagwoods & Scoops. This place has such delicious sandwiches to go. I usually order online and then pick it up to eat at a nearby park once a week. Our favs are the Cordon Bleu and the Early Bird though all of them are great. I highly recommend the dutch crunch bread toasted for your choice of bread though. The owner is super nice and it's great to spend money locally and not on a big chain.“

“Really good service and ice cream. Their ice cream choices and menu choices have a lot of really good options and are super tasty. There’s always a line out the door at this place tho because they are well known for the matcha quality and the good ice cream and lattes. They are pretty fast service too.“

“Ice cream here is Good! Great customer service. They also have custom drinks. Gives Mitchel's competition...for those familiar with the area ( prices are similar). For those visiting, you can't go wrong stopping by at Balboa Ice Cream.“

“I Love anything Matcha. The soft ice is very smooth with propper green tea flavour. Huge portion. Luckily I've managed to get a "enough" across. Probably had half the regular amount but it was ample for me. It would be nice if paper cups instead of plastic ones got used“

“Great Milkshakes and cookies“

“Quality matcha soft serve. This is the best matcha especially the less creamy matcha in SF.“

“I've lived near this dessert spot for a whole year before trying it and I'm mad at myself that it took so long. This place is incredible and had one of the best desserts I've ever had in my life. I had the strawberry yuzu cheesecake and my tastebuds were overjoyed. There aren't enough words to describe how delectable and delicious this dessert was. If I could eat it over and over again - I would!! It is a bit on the pricey side but 100% worth it. Taste is obviously spot on but the desserts are beautiful as well and you can tell they really care about their craftsmanship! The workers were also super kind and helped me choose what to order based on my preferences. I will most certainly be back and recommend it to everyone I know.“

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

“high quality ice cream and great flavors...10 outta 10“

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

“I stopped by here to get some Mitchell's ice cream which they sell here. It's currently $3.99 for one scoop and $5.99 two scoops. The Thai ice cream definitely seemed to be the most popular out of the ice cream flavors currently offered. Service was fast and friendly, I paid in cash and didn't get given a penny back in change but it's not like I could've done much with a penny anyhow.I wish the cup/scoop size was just a bit bigger, but the ice cream itself was creamy and delicious. It did start to melt and drip immediately due to the sunny weather, though.“

“I had been craving fro-yo/soft serve for a while, so when I was tasked with picking the team post-lunch dessert, I knew exactly what I was looking for. Shoutout to Yelp for helping me find this hidden gem, and yes, it is pretty hidden! It's tucked away down an alley you might not think to venture down unless you know what you're looking for. I got a small (which is actually pretty big) half chocolate soft serve with French custard and Oreos on top and it was exactly what my heart, mouth, and stomach had been craving. It was so good in fact that I devoured it within minutes. The man working was nice and answered all our questions about toppings and the different sizes. So happy we found this spot!“

“It's good to visit onceIt's a parfait (?) by Korean standards, and it's enough to raise blood sugar levels for four adults.The atmosphere is so cool ㅠClearing the table is also slow.As soon as I put the ice cream in the dishwasher, I put it in a hot cup, so it melted quickly ^_^It’s really crowded on the weekend!!It's not cheaper hereParking: Park in the 4-hour free parking nearby and walk.“

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

“Wow, I've been an active client of this eatery since 2015 but now have a long overdue review to share with you all! Firstly, this is a mom & pop biz that is run by a Chinese couple who are devout to their customers & have an amazing work ethic & relationship with the local community. Don't come in here expecting a ritzy shop with a chandelier & staff wearing tuxes! This is a mom & pop that scream out "hole in the wall " because it's take out only & has the hot Chinese Team Table Side on the right & the ice cream to the right. $2 for a tiny box of Chinese grub, $6.50 for a two item combo box, $1.25 for a scoop of ice cream & home made French fries that start at just $2 for a small batch! When I was struggling financially as a broke college student, this was one of my favorite meals! A full meal for less than $5! Their neighbor , Hong King BBQ used to have 50 Cents ice cream, but thanks to Bidenflation, that is now history. Come here and Trump out your expenses when dining out because it's election year & it's not cool to overpay! Lol“

“This ice cream is to die for!Good:- Good prices on scoops and had a yelp discount- The strawberry and cookies and cream ice cream were the best I'd had in a very long time! Thoughrouly impressed and it was not too sweet and fluffy- Super fun and nice servers - let us have samples tooBad:- Long lines here!- Pretty casual diner ambiance hereOverall would come back - the ice cream is super good and satisfied my cravings perfectly.“