Delicious ice cream! Came after dinner on Sunday and got a small waffle cone, and two small scoops…read more I had the Pandan and Coffee ice cream on my cone. The pandan was super rich in flavor and the coffee ice cream tasted like actual coffee. My family also got a Black Sesame, Pandan, Green Tea and Vanilla. Nothing too special with the Green Tea and Vanilla, but I heard raving reviews about the Black Sesame. This is also a nice little hangout spot with your friends after grabbing dinner. These service was quick; as we were leaving there was a line. Would definitely come back again!

Here on a Saturday after dinner. Parking we got lucky. They just have a few tables but people eat…read morefast and they turn over fast. We have a party of 4 and all of us got guava. You just don't see it much and it's good. Not too sweet. 2 of them got ginger. It could get strong if you don't have something else to mix it with. I had and really liked the green tea. The black sesame looked good but I didn't want to go bigger than a small so I could only get 2 flavors. Really nice that they have a restroom for customers!

This was such an amazing experience! The team at Hila is so warm, authentic, and hilariousread more

a different sort of a "candy store" with incredible gelato flavors…read morenot too sweet, silky, cannolis, Sicilian brioche. the perfect spot to escape "June gloom"

Absolutely perfect texured gelato, unique flavor lists including whiskey caramel, crème fraiche and…read morebrown butter... Generous scoops. My go-to place EVERY time in SF.

I did a Google search of nearby gelato spots after having dinner at Stinking Rose. I found Lush…read moreGelato a block away from the restaurant and noticed that it was near where we parked on Columbus Ave. Not only was it on the way, but it was also directly in front of my car. Can't get any more synchronistic than that! I don't know how I missed Lush Gelato in the first place. I walked right by it and didn't even know it was right under my nose. We strolled into the storefront around 5:00pm, and we got into the queue right before a rush of people. I found that the line actually started on Columbus Ave. despite coming through the back entrance of the gelato shop. The place was a bit small and narrow, so they maximize the space with benches along the wall. They also offered benches outside. Service was quick, and the staff member who helped me was very friendly. I appreciated his approval of my selections, stating that they were his favorites too. We had recently went to Italy, so Lush gelato was everything I had hoped it would be. As soon as I saw the flavors I knew exactly the two I wanted without having to sample anything. I got the whiskey caramel and earl grey + chocolate covered cherries in a small cup. I was informed that the whiskey caramel flavor was boozy, and to which I replied, "Bring it. Both flavors were excellent, but admittedly the early grey + chocolate covered cherries was particularly divine. " The quality of the gelato was smooth and creamy.

Amorino is a global chain that first began in 2002 in Paris. The co-founders, a pair of childhood…read morefriends, decided to bring the taste of fine Italian gelato to Parisians. Since then, Amorino has opened numerous locations all around the globe, including this one in San Francisco's Downtown. Amorino is best known for their gelato that can be shaped into their iconic rose. If you want an extra sweet treat, then top it off with a gelato-filled macaron, just like a cherry on a sundae. Aside from their frozen delights, Amorino also offers a variety of hot and cold drinks. We came here after a birthday dinner in the area looking for a sweet treat to round off our night. They had so many flavors to chose from that were all tempting, but fortunately I was still pretty full from dinner and was kept in check. I decided on a small size gelato in a cup with the flavors of yogurt and pistachio. I'm always a fan of pairing tart fruity flavors with rich creamy ones to balance them out - and this combination was a win! The yogurt was crisp and refreshing, while the pistachio was deep and earthy. If you're looking for high-quality flavor-forward gelato, then Amorino is definitely the stop for you!

They have three kiosks now to order and pay. When they call your name, you could ask for your…read moreflavors. I ordered a small cup of dulce de leche and coconut and my daughter ordered a medium blueberry cheesecake and passion fruit. If you like hard (not soppy) gelato, this place has got it! Comfy seating and decent service.

Alimento is truly a hole in the wall in the heart of San Francisco's Little Italy. It's small…read morestorefront belies the delicious treats that hide within it's cramped walls. There's no seating inside the establishment, and there's only a couple tables right outside; however, most don't seem to have a problem with this as many diners simply grab-and-go! We stopped by Alimento for a late-night sweet treat after dining in Chinatown for a relative's birthday. We were immediately awed by the volume of gelato and sorbet flavors that they offered, that it took us all quite a while to decide. In the end, I selected their strawberry lemonade sorbet, paired with the extreme cookies n cream gelato. I'm sure this sounds like a pretty bizarre pairing, but the tartness of the strawberry lemonade perfectly cut through the rich chocolate of the cookies n cream. The staff are amazing - they were super patient with us (we were a group of fifteen adults) as we selected our flavors. Alimento is truly a gem, and I highly recommend stopping by sometime!

Lots of flavor options here and open late at night. No seating inside. There is a 1 flavor sample…read morelimit so it was super hard to decide what to try! The staff member was very patient while we were deciding what to order. The scoops here are pretty small for the price -- the smallest size is one flavor only. I thought the gelato was a bit too stretchy for my liking. Flavor-wise, I really liked the white chocolate flavor.

Delicious gelato shop. Recently went in and tried out some flavors. I don't really have a favorite,…read morethey all taste so good. So delicious, creamy and smooth. Also came with a crispy cookie with their logo. Delightful. Service efficient and ambiance is a gelato shop that's also a creamery. Take away only. Located on Fillmore and Sutter.

I'm always debating between getting sorbet or gelato. Luckily, here, I get to have both! I recently…read morevisited for the first time, and the staff was super friendly and let me sample a couple of flavors first. I ended up getting the lemon sorbet and honey lavender gelato. Both were delicious! I'm partial to tart flavors, so I'd get the lemon sorbet again in a heartbeat.

I came here one weekend afternoon, and got the vegan naval orange gelato and the pistachio gelato…read more It was a nice combo. The navel orange gelato was refreshing and had fresh orange taste. Very creamy and smooth texture. My first time having an orange flavor gelato. The pistachio gelato was also creamy and smooth, had fresh pistachio flavor. The gelato wasn't green like usual pistachio but it was brown. Parking is a bit difficult but there is street parking available. I will definitely be back!

I will say that I love gelato as it is quite an enhance upgrade over traditional ice cream. And…read morewhat better way to enjoy that experience than a visit to the Marina District of San Francisco where I had the opportunity trying out "GIO Gelati". Located directly at the corner of Union St/Buchanan St in the heart of the Marina, this wildly popular place that is owned and operated by Italians has been in operation dating back to early-2018. The hours of operation here are quite generous as they're open daily from 10:30am-9:30pm with extended hours until 10:30pm on Friday & Saturday. The interior layout is small yet big enough to showcase several items for purchase; whole & ground coffee, jams, spreads, snacks, and even pasta sauces. And if gelato isn't your thing, they also have quite a bit of Italian cookies and desserts for purchase. Finally, if you wish to enjoy your gelato before it melts, they also offer a couple of small tables & chairs inside as well as one public restroom. Now onto the gelato itself! Much of their gelato is dairy-free & vegan plant-based with some of their gelato offering the addition of sugar, water and/or milk. They offer 4 different sizes (kids, small, medium, large) in either a cup or cone. And if you're thinking outside of the box, they also have a nice variety of espresso drinks as well as fresh pastries that are baked daily. Since I wasn't too hungry (after a big dinner), I went with a kids size cone of their "Italian Crema". This was a rich, velvety texture of creamy deliciousness. And since it was considering a 'kids' size, I didn't feel too guilty enjoying this. I will say that the customer service here was top notch as the employees allowed me to sample a few gelatos prior to narrowing down my selection. The prices are also quite reasonable as they are lower than some of the other places in San Francisco as well as gelato spots I've been to in Los Angeles and New York. With a charming interior setup, prime location, and delicious gelatos, I am giving "GIO Gelati" a perfect five-star rating.

Everything I tried her was Amazing! From the pastries to the handcrafted chocolates and macarons. I…read morecan't wait to go back!

A charming dessert shop. The exterior and interior are modern with charming flourishes throughout…read more I found their frozen confections to be mediocre, but their signature creations were great. Service was kind. Don't Stay for Breakfast: Disappointed by this one, was 1-dimensional and no better than any run-of-the-mill ice cream bar. It lacked the maple flavor I was looking for. The only highlight was the crunch from the waffle flakes. Pavlova: A significant step-up from the other dessert. Visually, the pavlova wrapped around the presentation of fruit is quite beautiful. The pavlova was light, airy, and had a nice sweetness. The fruit filling was decadent, and added variety to each bite.

Exploring the neighborhood after playing miniature golf nearby at Holey Moley and also visited Hua…read moreZang Zi, a Buddhist temple converted from a church (formerly St. Johannes Evangelical Lutheran Church) because it looked so interesting. I digress. We then went to La Copa Loca Gelato to get some coconut gelato. So good! A must visit. Located on 22nd Ave and Capp.

Ordered a mint chip and hazelnut chocolate gelato (the latter being too sweet the more I ate it) in…read morea tall on a sugar cone, which is two half scoops to make one scoop. Staff friendly and helpful in recommending flavors.

Another La Copa Loca! This location is 2 years new!…read more Has a slightly smaller menu than the Mission location, but still plenty to choose from. They didn't have scoops available for my favorite--their yogurt (plain), but no problem, because they had it in a pint which I grabbed from their fridge! They do have the yogurt lemon cookie for scoops though, which is also very good! This place can be easy to miss if you're just walking by, so take my word for it and try this place out! They also make dessert crepes here Staff is friendly and my other favorite flavor is the dragon fruit sorbet. It's very light & airy.

This is a nice cozy little hideaway on Church St to enjoy frozen treats such as their take on…read moregelato and a big menu of old-school style ice cream sundaes, using their gelato of course! Friendly service you will find here as they aren't shy about serving tiny sample tastes of whichever flavor you might seem interested in. As for us, we enjoyed our scoop of Jasmine gelato paired with a scoop of Espresso Crunch. Unlike most gelatos that we've tried, LCL's take on gelato here is much more airy and less fatty (read no "cheese pull" stretch on this here like the others. Hmm.. That said, both the Jasmine and Espresso Crunch flavors were still pretty enjoyable and not overly sweet in the least. 5/5 for flavor, 3.1/5 for texture. Lots of unique flavors and traditional ones too. Be sure to sample first! :) lots of comfy seating, easy transit access via the Muni J-Church light rail that rolls by right out in front!