The Best Ice Cream In San Francisco
Summer is here, which means, like any other season in San Francisco, the fog is still here too. But crummy weather rarely stops locals from indulging in a sweet, creamy treat from one of the city’s many top-notch scoop shops. Keep reading to discover 10 of our favorite ice cream haunts San Francisco has to offer.
1. Smitten Ice Cream
Ice Cream Parlour, Ice Cream
2. The Ice Cream Bar
Ice Cream Parlour, Ice Cream, Dessert
3. Bi-Rite Creamery
Bakery, Ice Cream Parlour, Ice Cream
4. Joe’s Ice Cream
Ice Cream Parlour, Ice Cream
5. Mitchell’s Ice Cream
Ice Cream Parlour, Ice Cream
6. The Baked Bear
Ice Cream Parlour, Ice Cream
With 11 types of cookies, 13 ice cream flavors, and 11 toppings, the combinations to build your own sandwich are seemingly limitless. Take a look at their Instagram page for some jaw-dropping and mouth-watering inspiration. We recommend the funfetti cookies stuffed with strawberry cheesecake ice cream.
7. Polly Ann Ice Cream
Ice Cream Parlour, Ice Cream
8. Humphry Slocombe
Ice Cream Parlour, Ice Cream, American
9. Swensen’s Ice Cream
Ice Cream Parlour, Ice Cream
Now over 65 years old, Swensen’s was the first ice cream parlor in the country to serve all-natural premium ice cream, which is the key to its excellent taste. But even though Swensen’s has a classic, old-fashioned vibe, they make sure to keep up with the times. With the public’s relatively recent increased awareness of dietary restrictions, Swensen’s has expanded their menu to make sure they have something delicious for everybody. Bring some friends to partake in devouring colossal sundaes, or settle for a few scoops of yummy flavors like swiss orange chip and Turkish coffee.
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