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Bi-Rite Creamery

4.5 (10.3k reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Mona A.

This is long overdue by years but I wanted to share our cake purchase experience; the ordering was seamless, the cake was okay, nothing exceptional hence deducted 2 stars. We wanted to get the cake due to the glowing reviews of this place; overall no major complaints it's just we had high expectations from the reviews and the cake was okay compared to those expectations

Cammi P.

Bi-Rite Creamery was a great post dinner sweet treat. The ice cream was light and soft, yet not the biggest portions, so you didn't leave feeling way too full. The mint fudge flavor was calling my name and did not disappoint! The flavors were interesting, unique and classic and the toppings and cones available were plentiful. Service was quick and friendly. The creamery is very inviting, with open doors, lots of seating, and quite a big space! Definitely worth the visit while in SF.

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Michael S.

Ice cream shops are all over the city, but this one was the best. It's located catty-corner to Dolores Mission Park, that has beautiful views of the city and the water and nice public bathrooms! Bi-Rite has a myriad of flavors, from classics (mint n chip and cookies n cream) to unique creations (balsamic strawberry, black sesame, and coffee toffee). The small size was around $6 and includes two flavors. They offer tasters, on real metal spoons, so you can try the unique flavors before committing. The servers were so friendly and must have the patience of saints -- there are too many good flavors to choose from!!! I had the honey lavender and the crème brûlée. Both were 10/10! The honey lavender was so unique and the crème brûlée had little chips of hardened caramelized sugar like the actual dessert. Easily one of my favorite ice cream shops and a strong competitor against my favorite, Caffè Panna!

Polina L.

This place was absolutely amazing! One of my favorite things about an ice cream shop is having lots of flavors to choose from, and this place definitely delivered. The variety was incredible, and I loved that they let you sample as many flavors as you wanted before making your decision. That made the experience even more fun. I ended up getting two flavors: Roasted Banana and Honey Lavender. The Honey Lavender was the clear winner for me. It had such a unique, delicate flavor and wasn't overly sweet, which is exactly what I enjoy. My husband chose Black Sesame, Berry Sorbet, and Piña Colada. I tried the Black Sesame, and it reminded me of Chinese sesame desserts, which isn't my personal preference. My husband enjoyed it, though. The biggest surprise was the Piña Colada. I usually skip piña colada-flavored desserts because they're often overly sweet, but this one wasn't at all. It had a slightly tangy, almost bittersweet flavor (it actually goes with alcohol). I absolutely loved it. I'll definitely be coming back for that flavor! If you're visiting Dolores Park, this is the perfect stop. Grab an ice cream, walk over to the park, find a nice spot on the grass, and enjoy the beautiful San Francisco views. It's such a great way to spend a warm/hot afternoon. Highly recommend!

Debbi P.

Creamy, rich ice cream and soft serve. Great flavors!! Friendly service and always willing to let you try any flavors. Different cone and toppings available as well!! Seating indoor and out. I wouldn't say they are super big scoops, but totally yummy and indulgent nevertheless!! Does get crowded at times but moves fast and worth the wait.

Anny O.

Delicious ice cream flavors! I love the banana flavor. It tasted like real banana and not artificial laffy taffy banana. Black sesame was good but a bit too sweet. Small cup sizes but it's pretty sweet so a small cup was enough. We noticed that they put up an out of order sign on the bathroom door even though it was working fine...

Black sesame and crème brûlée
Ashley L.

Maybe my expectations were too high, but I wasn't particularly blown away by Bi-Rite. The service was okay, though I felt a bit rushed by the employee despite there being very few people in the shop when I visited. They allow you to sample up to three flavors, and I ended up choosing the black sesame and crème brûlée. Unfortunately, both flavors felt a bit muted to me. I was especially disappointed by the crème brûlée since my scoop had very few of the crunchy caramelized bits that make that flavor special. I was also expecting a richer, creamier ice cream given the reputation, but it tasted fairly standard to me. Of course, texture and richness are subjective, but overall it didn't quite live up to the hype.

Jon Z.

Bi-Rite is another staple of SF ice cream. I really like how many unique flavor pairings they offer which can be very fun to try! I got the orange cardamom and the birthday cake this time. I especially liked the orange cardamom as it was very refreshing and bright! My girlfriend also always likes to get the caramelized banana topping with her ice cream, which Bi-Rite does so well. The staff is also always super friendly and let you try a bunch of their flavors which is nice.

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Sara S.

There's a reason why this place is so popular, it really is that good. There's usually always a line, but it goes by pretty quickly. The staff is really sweet and they're always happy to let you sample different flavors and answer any questions that you may have. All of their ice cream flavors are really unique and delicious. I also love that they have interesting flavors that you wouldn't find at every ice cream shop. The toasted banana on the side was really good and paired perfectly with what I ordered, tiramisu. It is definitely worth the wait and calories.

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Anusha S.

Heard good things about Bi-Rite so had to check it out while we were in the Mission District! It is conveniently located right across Mission Dolores park. We went around 8:30pm on a Saturday and it was a little busy with some limited indoor seating available. They had interesting flavors and we sampled a bunch - ended up getting a flight of the following four: Honey Lavender, Orange Cardamom, Cookies and Cream, and Piña Colada (vegan). We all liked the Honey Lavender, Orange Cardamom, and Cookies and Cream! The flavors stood out and satisfied my sweet tooth. My personal favorite was the Cookies and Cream. The Piña Colada tasted a bit too strongly of alcohol, so personally I wasn't a fan, but that was my bad as I didn't sample it beforehand. Overall, tasty ice cream with a good variety of flavors. I would give Bi-Rite a 4.5, rounding up to 5 since I enjoyed the ice cream. Would come back when in the area!

Teija A.

Had such a great experience at Bi-Rite Creamery on 18th Street in San Francisco. The selection of flavors is incredible, so many unique and creative options that it's honestly hard to choose. The staff were super friendly and patient, which made the whole visit feel welcoming and relaxed, even with a line. The shop itself is cute and has that classic neighborhood charm. I had the crème brûlée, tiramisu, dark chocolate, caramel, and salted flavors, and every single one was amazing. You can really taste the quality in the ingredients, and the textures are perfectly creamy and rich without being too heavy. Clearly I got too excited and didn't take any pictures (twice now!), but that just means I'll have to go back again. Definitely one of the best ice cream spots in the city.

Small scoop (2 flavors): Roasted Banana (top) with Black Sesame (bottom, hidden)
Bethany W.

This is a cute ice cream shop! Branding is cute & inside is well-lit with a good variety of seating. The pricing is very fair for small scoop (2 flavors)! Service was friendly and quick! I got roasted banana and black sesame; both very good, especially the black sesame which was a nice surprise cause it's hard to get right. The ice cream texture is thicker which I like but not "chewy thick" (which is the best imo haha). It did melt pretty quick which is my only complaint. Sweetness levels were just right! And there's a large variety of flavors! Worth the visit with a big group to please everyone!

Ashley C.

Haven't been here in ages but it was just as delicious as I remember! Love all the flavor options, you can find your classic choices as well as some unique ones like black sesame, and they absolutely nail them all. Customer service is great and they're happy to let you sample anything you like before you order. I was very pleased with my combo of seasonal peach cobbler and crème brulee. And I love that you can pick two flavors even in the small size! I didn't even catch that they offered flights but will definitely take advantage of that next time so I can try more flavors. They also have a fridge available to purchase pre-packed pints as well. There is seating indoors if you're lucky to snag a table in the air conditioning, but otherwise Dolores Park is right across the street so it's a quick walk over to enjoy your ice cream in the park.

Banana bananza, orange cardamom and salted caramel

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Ask the Community - Bi-Rite Creamery

How big is the ice cream cake?

Hi. Our ice cream cakes are 8" round. You can see our menu of flavors and order online at biritecreamery.square.site. Thanks!

Is Birite under new management or still owned by original founders?

Hi Michael, Bi-Rite Creamery is independently owned and operated by the founders. Thx

Do they have ice cream for dogs?

As far as I am concerned, I would like to tell you that absolutely not because we have not seen anyone taking it. Thank you

Is sherbet ice cream dairy-free?

Hi David, Sherbet is not dairy-free, but our sorbet is, and we have several other dairy-free… 

Are there dairy free options that aren't sorbets?

Hi Courtney! We have several dairy free flavors available. We always have Chocolate Coconut, and right now (as of 9/10/21) we also have Banana Bread and Mixed Berry, both of which are made with coconut milk. You can check out our menu online for… 

Do you have sugar free option?

Hi Kat, I'm sorry to disappoint you, but we don't have any sugar free options at the Creamery. Thanks for checking! -Sarah

Is the creamery still shut down?

No. We just went in the last two months

Do they have non-dairy options?

Hi Karle! Great question! We have an array of seasonal sorbets and a chocolate coconut flavor that is vegan. A full list of our flavors can be found here - http://biritecreamery.com/icecream

Is there parking nearby?

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