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    Gott's Ferry Building

    3.6 (3.2k reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Loud
    Good for groups

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    Salted Butter Caramel soft serve ice cream
    Lisa C.

    Gott's Roadside has a soft serve ice cream shop located at the Ferry Building, offers a delightful combination of cookies and ice cream. As a loyal customer, I make it a point to visit Gott's on my way back home, especially when I crave my favorite flavor, Salted Butter Caramel. While the prices may be a bit steep for ice cream, at $5.95 per scoop, the quality and taste are simply unbeatable.

    Straus Organic Vanilla
    Jeannie L.

    Closer to a 3.5 rating than anything else. The line for this spot on a weekend afternoon looked manageable but the wait ended up being longer than anticipated. They had 3 or so workers but the setup didn't look conducive to getting through orders quickly, with essentially one person just stationed at the iPad to charge customers. Would have been a higher rating if service was a bit faster & better but still a decent spot I'd revisit. The shop is in the iconic Ferry Building so lots to eat & shop around the area. I had the organic vanilla soft serve with a kid's cone & it was delicious, perfectly creamy & great portion size. Prices are about what you would expect in SF. I would come back to try their dairy-free vanilla soft serve!

    Diego B.

    Soft serve ice cream. Tried their Straus Vanilla and can definitely stand behind Strauss quality! Will have to come back and try some other flavors. For a little sweet treat, it is not a bad price as most places! Check it out! Also note, they have a "Soft Serve" booth that is completely separate from the restaurant! I have not tried their burgers, but will give it a try at some point.

    Nehir Ezgi K.

    One of the things we really liked about this place was the nice bar next to it. They had a good selection of wines by the glass, including Rombauer Chardonnay, and the pricing was actually very reasonable. The burger was very full and generously packed with ingredients. The chicken nuggets portion was surprisingly large, and the fries were also very tasty. It was also one of those rare beautiful sunny San Francisco afternoons. Usually whenever we visit the city, the weather is cloudy, so being able to sit outside and enjoy the sunshine made the experience even better. The only small negative thing I would mention is that the wait time felt a bit long even though it did not seem overwhelmingly crowded. But honestly, I can understand it, maybe because they prepare everything carefully and fresh. Would I come back again? Absolutely.

    Grilled & fried artichoke
    Vanni C.

    A nice place to grab a bite i tried the artichoke appetizers they are expensive and very mid the grilled ones were a little burnt with not a lot of meat but ok They allowed me to do garlic fries w. Chili over There's a good amount of seating

    Soft serve (caramel)
    Andrew R.

    I ate here again for the first time in a couple years and was a much bigger fan this time around. I got the monthly special chicken Parmesan sandwich and it was great! The sandwich was massive and kinda hard to eat, but overall it met all my expectations. I do think their fries and some of the other items are a bit bland, but the sandwich was a standout to me. I will also say the soft serve deserves a review of its own - this is some of the best soft serve I've ever had and I truly get it almost any time I go to the ferry building. It really is so good

    Sharon H.

    Food is an excellent value for the area. $35 for my husband and I to get burgers and a fry. (I got a double cheese burger and he got a hamburger). Bun was an excellent brioche with tons of cheese. I loved the pickles and sauce. I'd prefer a medium rare but understand medium is the go-to in a fast food setting. This IS fast food but elevated by the quality. Easy outdoor seating with a water station perfect for the walking we do along the Piers. Four stars because the patio is open and on the sidewalk so it's got an odor that isn't pleasant. We went inside to eat but the patio would be good for having a cold beer and people watching. Service is adequate for a quick burger spot.

    Small Straus Organic Vanilla in a cake cone
    Jess H.

    Boys wanted some ice cream after lunch and this was the perfect spot before we headed out. One had a medium salted caramel in a waffle cone and the other had a small vanilla in a cake cone. Both really enjoyed the ice cream and friendly customer service.

    vietnamese chicken salad
    Julianne C.

    stopped by gott's ferry building for lunch with a group, the vietnamese chicken salad was surprisingly good and the fried chicken paired well with the rest of the salad and the dressing! super crunchy and flavorful. the fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, and impossible nuggets were all delicious as well. i would recommend ordering ahead and going to eat there! the ferry building location has nice ambiance especially with the open aire seating. would definitely go back for some classic american fare!

    Weak fill level
    Stephen H.

    Good oat milk ice cream but geez this is how they fill a cup not even near the top? Seems a bit weak to me. You be the judge

    Chicken Schnitzel
    Joyce K.

    THE HOT SAUCE was peak! Dropped by for lunch on Tuesday. The line was short and moved fairly quickly despite the peak lunch hours. What we got: - Chicken Schnitzel ~ Very photogenic. Huge piece of fried chicken breast. Beautiful and colorful, but lacked flavor. Although the generous amount of Arugula was a plus, it overpowered the burger. I ended up eating that first to get my veggies in. The pickled turnips/radish added nothing but color. Halfway through, the burger felt dry and flavorless. The hot sauce came to the rescue! - Western Bacon Blue Ring ~ Solid burger. Juicy burger. Bbq sauce added the perfect tang to balance the blue cheese. Crispy onion rings were a great touch! - Onion Rings ~ MASSIVE. Crunchy on the outside, well-battered rings on the inside. One of the rings was three rings coated and stuck together, which was a decent surprise! - Chili ~ Decent. Very cheesy. All in all, a solid place. But the hot sauce was a gem! Perfect for onion ring dipping or burger drenching!

    Falafel Salad
    Maribel M.

    Good spot for an easy lunch in the Ferry Building area. * Staff at register was unfriendly but took our order quickly. * Kitchen had our orders out quickly & were glad to have beat the weekday lunch rush. Queue was out the door by 12ish * Salad was tasty - I enjoyed it most for all the flavors except the falafel (can be dry).

    Beer menu
    Victor V.

    On a recent trip to San Francisco,after a beautiful ride on the Vallejo Ferry I found myself a little hungry so I decided to stop by Gott's Roadside for a quick lunch. This is the kind of place where u walk up to the counter and order off of a menu on the wall-Today after looking over the really good menu,I went with the Green Chile Cheeseburger ($10.99) & Garlic Fries ($3.99). The cheeseburger was very good-super tasty-solid value-pretty spicy-it had Anaheim Chile,jack cheese,jalapeño mayo-I liked it quite a bit-I would order it again for sure.The Garlic fries were well made,they were doused in some serious garlic butter-very tasty. This place features a pretty extensive beer and wine menu,though we didn't get to indulge on that part of the menu on this trip-good to know they had solid options available.I also noticed that they offered a pretty good shake and soft serve menu-which I also didn't partake in,but I'm sure I would've enjoyed it. In closing-if u ever find yourself in San Francisco near the Ferry Building and looking for a solid spot for a good lunch-I would fully recommend Gott's Roadside-good eats and a fun lively environment-what more can you ask for.

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    Do the burgers come with fries or do you have to buy them separate?

    The burgers do not come with fries. You need to order them separately.

    Along with the vegan Impossible Burger, are other options for a this sandwich offered? Such as a vegan bun, vegan cheese, etc.?

    The sandwich needs to be on sourdough bread (only vegan option), they don't have any vegan cheese, make sure to get it without the homemade sauce (not vegan) and request to have it cooked in oil because it's usually cooked with butter (also not… 

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