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Whether you have late night cravings or need something to help beat the heat, these ice cream shop treasures in San Francisco are guaranteed to cool you down and cheer you up.

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Bi-rite Creamery

Have you ever had Balsamic Strawberry ice cream? How about Basil? Or Banana Fudge Ripple? Well, at Bi-Rite Creamery these intricate and unique flavors are just a part of everyday life. Located right next to Mission Dolores Park, this creamery is one of the hot spots in the Mission. If you are not in the mood for ice cream, do not fret, they offer cake, cupcakes, sundaes and cookies as well. Not only is their ice cream made by hand, but so is every topping.
Bi-rite Creamery, 3692 18th St San Francisco, CA, USA +1 (415) 626-5600

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Mr & Mrs Miscellaneous

How about Lemon Poppy and Cardamom & Rose? WOAH! Mr & Mrs Miscellaneous is located just a block or so from the water, and is one of the hotspots of the locals. There are generally seven or eight flavors available at a time, and they are always changing and rotating to keep things exciting!
Mr & Mrs Miscellaneous, 699 22nd St, San Francisco, CA, USA, +1 (415) 970-0750

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Ben & Jerry’s on Haight

Unless you have been living under a rock, you have probably seen or at least heard of Ben & Jerry’s, with their insane flavors and amazing names like Phish Food or The Tonight Dough. Located right on Haight, this company has been around since 1978, and since their opening they have paired a sweet treat with a strong stance on major social issues. So if you are looking for killer ice cream with a conscience, this is your place!
1480 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA, USA +1 (415) 626-4143

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Humphry Slocombe

After you stop in the Mission for incredible burritos, head over to Humphry Slocombe for some of the most delicious and unique flavors that you may ever find. At this ice cream stop you will find carrot-flavored ice cream, as well as Ancho Chilies, and of course, more of the classics. This is the type of place where ice cream gurus get their fill, and luckily for you, there are branches all over San Francisco! Check out their website for a full list of the flavors and locations where you can get this sweet treat.
Humphry Slocombe, 2790 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA, USA,+1 (415) 550-6971

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Ice Cream Bar Soda Fountain SF

Do you miss getting those delicious ice cream cones and milkshakes from classic diners? Look no further than the Ice Cream Bar Soda Fountain in San Francisco! With a 1930s vibe that is almost impossible to find nowadays, everything is made in house, and it is clear that their ice cream is like no other because they have been written about in dozens of online and paper articles. This amazing ice cream joint provides a unique retro experience that is not to be missed.
Ice Cream Bar Soda Fountain SF, 815 Cole St, San Francisco, CA, USA +1 (415) 742-4932

About the author

Amanda Jones is a Bay Area native, and is currently a student at the University of Connecticut studying Communication. When she isn’t watching the SF Giants win a world series, she is traveling around the world hanging with the infamous giant tortoise in the Galapagos, or chasing after a cheetah in the Okavango Delta of Botswana–and writing for The Culture Trip of course!

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