I'd like to strongly recommend the Double Rainbow Cafe on 4th Street in San Rafael. They have the best coffee and dessert and are managed by a very gracious young man by the name of Jacob! Give it a try. You won't be disappointed! read more

Just wanted to share that we went to the old location of 860 4th St yesterday, but didn't see a sign that they moved to 850 4th Street in San Rafael in late 2024. Next time I'll go to the new location. See www.doublerainbow.com for food and ice cream info. Old Location: 860 4th St in San Rafael (Closed). New Location: 850 4th St at Autistry Studios. I'd always enjoyed going to the old location. Service was friendly and ambiance was that of a traditional ice cream shop. The ice cream is very creamy, and they offer many popular flavors such as Mint Chocolate Chip and Mango and Raspberry Sorbets. read more

Double Rainbow Cafe - Old location of 860 4th Street is closed. See 850 4th Street, partnering with Autistry Studios. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Rafael, California

New location 2 doors down is bigger and better than the old one.. open until 11 !!! Hot Fudge Sundae for $10... read more

Double Rainbow Cafe - Hot fudge sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Rafael, California

They are currently renovating their usual space but this is open with limited flavors. My friends and I had the cherry chip and butter pecan flavors in cups. Establishment is clean, there are little shops nearby, cafes, and parking is somewhat easy to find. The interior has so many cool items either hanging in the air or on walls and you must check out the clock wall...just like the wall clocks that show times in different countries, this shows t current time at Hogwarts, Emerald City, Mordor, etc. and they are very friendly. I recommend this shop for sure read more

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On a summer weekday night located in a busier of area of San Rafael was filled with many young people. The cafe/ice cream shop connects to a next door market/art shop. There was a vintage/retro vibe, with red and white striped chairs and plaid-like tables. My friend and I shared a medium ice creams, with flavors butter pecan and mint chocolate chip. I wish they would've served a bit more for the scoops for the price we paid, but the ice cream was delicious nonetheless. The mint chocolate chip was tasty, and I wish that the butter pecan was slightly more rich. I would like to try their cappuccino chocolate ice cream flavor next time. read more

Double Rainbow Cafe - Butter Pecan (top) and Mint Chocolate Ice Cream (bottom) flavor - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Rafael, California

Every time I go there, I have a great experience and sometimes it feels like I'm an old ice cream shop. I like it when I get the milkshake and then they give you the extra in the metal cup. They do that there. The service is excellent and the ice cream is top notch. This is my favorite ice cream place of the last 20 Years. read more

We have drove by this place quite a few times and finally stopped in to try their ice cream. Right when you walk in it is so colorful and fun! There is a lot of art within the space that really gives it a unique feel. We looked at all the ice cream options and the service was great. Will definitely be stopping in again soon. read more

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No idea why Yelp has this awesome cafe and Ice Cream spot marked as closed! Very much open. Lots of indoor seating. Extremely friendly and helpful workers. No idea why people go to cold stone when double rainbow is here. read more

Double Rainbow Cafe - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Rafael, California

Milk shake 6/5 suburb, wonderful, fantastic Service 0.5/5 slow, unfocused, disorganized Overall ambiance 2/5 water container marked but no cups anywhere, inadequate staffing and one person working was so slow and inflexible. It took him 15-20 minutes to make 2 hot fudge sundaes, by the time he got to me, I didn't want to ask for anything outside of the standard milkshake for fear it would add another 15 minutes to my order. They offer online orders with DoorDash, but after putting in all of my info & order & payment details, it said they weren't accepting DoorDash. That was another 5-10 minutes wasted. Overall--great milkshake but not worth gigantic aggravation factors! I could tell the person working was trying, so I tipped generously, but he needed more support. read more

Reminds me of an old school ice cream shop with little booths to hang out in. Yummy ice cream treats.

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 too Bad: - Long lines here! - Pretty casual diner ambiance here Overall would come back - the ice cream is super good and satisfied my cravings perfectly. read more

Double Rainbow Cafe - Strawberry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Rafael, California

We're visiting the area and wanted something sweet after dinner so came here after reading some reviews. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and helped right away. Very friendly employees. We got a couple tastes of flavors and made our choices. I got an ice cream cookie sandwich with strawberry ice cream. I was told the cookies were just made. For me, the ice cream was over the top sweet and didn't taste like strawberry. It was also super soft which meant one bite into the sandwich and it all came out. The chocolate chip cookie was ok - I gave Randy one of them and he loved it. I would have preferred a flat, thin cookie instead of a thicker, crispy cookie. Might have made eating the sandwich more doable. Maybe. Randy got a hot fudge sundae with ultra chocolate (his take: not very chocolatey) and coffee blast (doesn't taste like coffee at all). Cute shop and very friendly and helpful employees - and good cookie, per Randy - makes this three stars for us. LOVE all the rainbow gear and the support of the awesome lgbtq+ community but we won't go back. read more

Double Rainbow Cafe - Ice cream sandwich - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Rafael, California

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Absolutely Love the Mexican Mocha. Cold blend. This is no ordinary ice cream shop. They have many many varieties of ice cream desserts. All of which are DELICIOUS. The owner is very dedicated to the community and names the desserts after locals. read more

Ambiance: 4/5 Nice retro feel to the place. Love the hand written menus. The cafe hade colorful outdoor seating. Food: 4/5 Ice cream was yummy and a good portion, but melted fairly quickly. Very reasonable price. Service: 1.5/5 Were not that friendly. Overall rating would be 3.5. I would go back if I was in the area and craving a cool sweet treat. Would like to try their nondairy options! read more

Double Rainbow Cafe - Chocolate & Mint ChocoChip on waffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Rafael, California

Came here late at night with an ice cream craving while visiting the area. Unique place offering ice cream and full coffee menu. I got a scoop of their rocky road and it was really creamy with plenty of almonds and marshmallows. Service was friendly and tables were clean. read more

I was super disappointed in my experience at Double Rainbow Cafe. The ice cream was ok, but super overpriced for 1/4 a cup of ice cream. The servers were also extremely rude, and it was pretty funny overhearing them trying to educate latinas about spices. read more

Double Rainbow Cafe - Affogato (yes, it was this amount when I got it.) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Rafael, California

Food: So frickinggg yummy and affordable (for me i think so. It was like $5). You can also ask for samples before buy. Services: the lady that serve me was so nice and sweet. I could try sm ice cream but i didn't cs it felt weird. Ambiance: so chill such a good place. btw u can fit like abt 3 diff ice cream in a small cup which i love cs u can try many flavors. Also right amount of ice cream!! read more

Double Rainbow Cafe - Coconut and soy mint chocolate ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Rafael, California

A great ice cream parlor where you can choose any flavor they provide. They have great customer service and the atmosphere changes during day time to night time. The price is quite high to buy ice cream compared to buying from the supermarket but I'm sure the experience is worth it. read more

Double Rainbow Cafe - Large cup of banana pudding ice cream and a soft drink. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Rafael, California

Double Rainbow Cafe in downtown San Rafael isn't as shiny as it could be, but I'm giving it five stars nonetheless. In all the years we've visited, we've always received friendly service, their ice cream selection is top notch and the owner, Forest also happens to support California Coastal Clean-Up and other local causes. During our last visit, Andre (like the Giant, but smaller - his words, not mine) was minding the counter and while we were a little indecisive, I watched him step the guests in front of us through their choices. The woman ahead of us had chosen one of the oat milk flavors for a shake and he offered her a choice of non-dairy milks. They make our fashioned shakes with the tins and mixer. My son went with their peanut butter and jelly flavor, which features raspberry jam. The strawberry flavor was good, but not as standout as many of the others. Cappuccino Chocolate Crunch was Andre's current favorite and it didn't disappoint. Looking at the art on the walls, most of it seems to be from a Dominican College project a few years ago. While the menu is bright and colorful, the place has a hint of being more Velveteen Rabbit than Christmas Eve. There's a lot to be said for a local institution that's family-friendly, open until 10 pm most days with welcoming service and tasty ICE CREAM. I've honestly never explored the menu beyond the ice cream, but I love supporting local and supporting a local business that supports our local community feels even better. read more

Double Rainbow Cafe - Menus - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Rafael, California

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The ultra chocolate was very yummy. My friend had the soy cherry ice cream and raved about it. Decor: 1960's soda fountain cool. Music: none. meh. Customer service: tops. read more

Ice cream was yummy!! I went for a shake but it was too expensive. As far as I could tell, it was not organic, so I got a couple of yummy scoops. Staff were efficient and kind! read more

Double Rainbow has been a staple for me since high school. The quality of the food (like their delicious grilled cheese sandwich) has remained consistently good over the years. I appreciate the friendly customer service- Forrest is such a genuinely nice dude, and they've recently partnered with Autistry Studios and helped out in their cafe, which is so sweet. I love any local business that does its part in helping other local businesses succeed. I'll keep returning for grilled cheese and ice cream indefinitely- Double Rainbow, you're stuck with me as a customer for life! :) read more

the ice cream was delicious. the signage was super cute. The ice cream specialists were friendly and provided nice service. Visiting with my colleagues/friends at this place was fun and memorable. The tall ceilings made it feel open and it feels like an old school diner vibes with pops of color. read more

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Went at 8:20 to a door that had an "Open" sign clearly posted. Walk in and the rude employee told me that they were closed, in a tone that was meant to show me that I SHOULD have known. I left and flipped around the sign to inform others that the shop was closed, unlike what was posted online. Slightly mad I drove away and as I was driving down 4th I saw the employee flip the "closed" sign to "open". Really not sure what she was thinking in doing this but just disappointed. Hopefully not too many others fall for this prank or whatnot the employee is playing on her own potential customers. read more

The ice cream is delicious! The service was good too. I recommend this place for a late night treat.

More of an ice cream parlor with choice savory offerings than an actual cafe-- regardless, Double Rainbow is a pretty cute social spot for locals. The old-timey feel adds to the charm of downtown Marin. For COVID safety purposes, patrons/staff must wear masks, seating is limited, and social distancing is enforced. Our group of 3 stopped in for a few scoops on a Tuesday evening with little to no wait. It looks like service here is pretty polarizing, but we had nothing but pleasant interactions with the employees here. CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM (medium, cone): Scooped in a moderately ridiculous fashion, packed on in all directions and hanging for dear life. The chocolate itself was just sweet enough, creamy & rich. I'm always a fan of house-made ice creams! The quiet environment combined with retro decor makes it a pretty peaceful spot to catch up with friends over a scoop or two. Dairy-free options for the lactose-sensitive. I'd definitely be back! read more

Double Rainbow Cafe - Chocolate medium scoop - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Rafael, California

Great traditional neighborhood small town ice cream shop with sundaes sandwiches coffee espresso yogurt and shakes read more

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They serve more than just ice cream here - sandwiches etc. I made the mistake and got frozen yogurt instead of real ice cream. It wasn't terrible, just not the same as yogurt land ..or yogurt time .. whatever. Just get the ice cream! read more

Double Rainbow Cafe - Outside - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Rafael, California

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I love double rainbow cafe!! They have so many yummy things on their menu and even sell local art! The staff members are super welcoming and kind. I love their milkshakes the most! I'm trying to make my way around all the flavors so far the chocolate peanut butter is the best! read more

My husband and I stopped by here on the way home from dropping our friends off at the airport. We were looking for a small cafe and saw this place on yelp with the good ratings and decided to give it a shot. We both had the Club sandwich, he had wheat and I had sourdough. He also got an espresso milkshake, and we got a banana split sundae. Yes, the Ice cream treats were pricey, but it was Soo delicious. The lunch was at a good price, and they were one of the best clubs we had ever had. I swear I had a foodgasm. It was Soo good, that my stomach was jealous the tongue got to try it first. LOL A week later we had to go back to pick them up and decided to try the place again, I like to say "Just to make sure it was as good as we thought it was" Well... It was!! I got the same thing but got the ultra-chocolate milkshake as my drink and he got the B.L.T. A with sprouts. Another thing I liked about the food was, if you order something with bacon, you can smell the bacon being cooked right then. The people were kind, and helpful and giving great customer service and I loved the little spaceship decorations they had hanging from the ceiling. They also have a funny rainbow poster, that we were getting a kick out of looking at while we waited. My only complaint was the bathroom, although it works, needs work. The toilet was loose and moves when you sit on it, and the graffiti on the walls and door, (maybe that is the decoration?) but it didn't look right and kind of set the mood different then how the rest of the place felt. Not sure if that makes sense. but in all, this place rocks!! read more

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I love this cafe! The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and the environment is comfortable and casual.

Took the family to get ice cream here for a bit of nostalgia while visiting San Rafael as I lived here during college....walked in to an empty cafe with dirty dishes on a table and 2 sweet but chatting servers behind the counter....should have walked back out once we got a closer look at the cleanliness of the place...the floors were filthier than some gas stations I have been too...the soft serve machine was out of order and had a sign saying something about due the move the machine was not working...one of the cases was out of order and flavors were limited....the ice cream was fine, I got the soy mint chip (which was good), but my husband's cookie dough was melting but left there feeling sad and gross as the place was just really dirty. Not sure what is going on but it definitely needs a cleaning and refresh. read more

This place is a joke. Can't even get a hot coffee or latte. Both were on the cold side. Very over priced. Worst part about it was the water. They have a container filled with water that tasted very bad. read more

Was so grateful they have vegan flavors/options that AREN'T sorbet!! My friend and I made a late night drop in and got both the soy offerings - Mint Chip and Chocolate Brownie. They were ridiculously good and totally satisfied our chocolate cravings also, cone over cup always The employees, too, were stupid nice, friendly, and engaging, even though it was close to closing time on a Saturday. They also let us know they can do vegan SHAKES! read more

Double Rainbow Cafe - Soy Mint Chip and Soy Chocolate Brownie Vegan Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Rafael, California

Cute retro ambiance! Very personable and friendly service. I was excited to see they served shaved ice! The tart green apple was perfect on a hot day. My friend had the lemon blueberry and it was SO good! Don't miss this sweet treat! read more

I almost didn't order anything because I'm not a huge ice cream person, but this was spectacular! I got a single scoop and wished I'd had more. If I lived in the area I'd be in very big trouble. read more

Upping my rating from several years ago. Now that Three Twins is gone, Double Rainbow has to be the best local ice cream in San Rafael. When we were there recently, the flavor selection was good, the servings were generous, the service was exceptionally good on a busy Friday night, the prices were reasonable, and--could it be?-- I think the frozen yogurt machine might have been working! Plus, a downtown location is always a plus, because it's always nice to take a stroll downtown. It was busy, but we still managed to get an outdoor table. read more

I can only speak to our order of two waffle cones, the mint chocolate chip ice cream and cookies and cream. Everything was delicious, not skimpy on portions, and the gal who served us was very attentive and professional. They seem to have a variety of the things on the menu including coffees and lunch items that we didn't get to try this round. We'd definitely visit again if back in the area. read more

They have a lot of options for coffee and desserts and very friendly service. Gia was cool

Great ice cream, service and atmosphere. Flavor selection, location and extras is all top-notch.