COME HERE!! You get a big serving of ice cream for $5 and get greeted by one of the kindest owners…read moreI've met, Tom. Prices are insanely reasonable for San Francisco. I recommend talking to Tom about your travels or in general. The interior is truly old fashioned both in decor and flavor, it transported me back to the era of 90s ice cream shops.

Delicious ice cream (Mitchell's and a few dreyers options)…read more Ube, Macapuno, avocado, and many more flavors from Mitchell's. Also your standards like chocolate vanilla and such. So good, generous servings, and really nice owner Tom. FYI they also stay open later than Yelp says (Saturday August 2026 they were open still at 8pm Even though Yelp said they were closed). Support a long time local shop!

Matcha Cafe Maiko is a matcha specialty shop that first opened in Hawaii and currently has multiple…read morelocations across multiple states including California (two Los Angeles locations in Monterey Park and Rowland Heights), Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Michigan, New Jersey, and Arizona. For this location, the shop is located inside the Kinokuniya Mall in Japantown in San Francisco. [Parking]: There are two parking garages - The Main Garage (1610 Geary Boulevard) and The Fillmore Annex Garage (1650 Fillmore Street). Parking rate = $5 per hour from 12 PM to 6 PM and $3 per hour outside of those hours. I got lucky and was able to find metered parking spots near the intersection of Buchanan St and Sutter St (free on Sunday). [Atmosphere]: Matcha Cafe Maiko is located on the first level of Kinokuniya Mall. This is mostly a takeout only spot with no indoor tables and limited chairs available. [Menu]: Most visitors come here for the matcha soft-serve ice cream. The shop also offers the Golden Sho-Gun 24K gold soft-serve ice cream. Other items include sundaes, parfaits, lattes, cream foam lattes, and teas. *** Soft Serve Ice Cream (Matcha, Cone - $6.95): Amazing ice cream - creamy and dense with a strong matcha flavor. *** This is a fantastic matcha ice cream shop - two big thumbs up. P.S. - If you are already at the shop, this is also a good opportunity to check out other shops in Kinokuniya Mall and the adjacent Japan Center Malls.

Really enjoyed this spot!The matcha ice cream and iced matcha were both delicious creamy,…read moreflavorful, and not overly sweet. The service was quick and friendly, making it a perfect grab-and-go stop while exploring Japantown. Definitely worth trying if you're a matcha lover! Ambiance welcoming but not intended to eat in.

Maybe it was the flavors I chose the first or second time I went here but I wasn't too crazy about…read morethis place. I've been here about 10x since my last review because the tourists we take to Japantown always want something from here. The soft serve is so good now. The most recent flavor I got was yuzu something and it was smooth, creamy, and had a nice yuzu flavor. The fish cone is pretty good, I enjoy both types the regular fish shaped cone and the mochi version. The mochi version is indeed mochi. I wish they would use an unscented floor cleaner because the smell of the cleaner is really strong and wafts out into the area where people order at the kiosk and wait to pick up their ice cream. It's an unpleasant fragrance to smell while you're waiting or trying to enjoy your food. They've finally added more tables outside the shop where people can hang out and eat their ice cream. They could add even more tables and chairs, and there'd still be plenty of walking space.

I tried the white peach taiyaki with black sesame ice cream from here and it was okay. I don't…read morethink these flavors go together well. However, I did like the mochi taiyaki texture. The black sesame ice cream was creamy, but I wasn't the fan of the flavor.

Incredible concept with ice cream and crepes, and to top it off, your food is handed to you looking…read morelike a cute character from one of the shops in Japantown. Delicious desserts served in a uniquely creative way has made this a must-have when we visit San Francisco!

I was stuffed after dinner, but as we all know, dessert goes into a completely different stomach!…read more Another bonus was that there was no line when I arrived, so I quickly decided on the Daifuku Special. It came with a matcha-flavored crepe, matcha ice cream, caramel sauce, and, best of all, daifuku. I opted to skip the bananas since I wasn't really in the mood for fruit with my dessert. I just wish the crepe skin itself was a bit crispier. I requested it but I don't think their method of making the crepe makes it possible. At $12 plus tax it felt like a fun indulgence and a sweet way to end the evening.

staff is amazing and super helpful! samples offered…read more 4 scoop flight (12$) + caramelized banana (1$) pumpkin cheesecake 9.8/10 - hefty inclusion, perfect flavor (tastes exactly like my pumpkin cheesecake) great quality. slightly too sweet blueberry corn 2/10 - amazing vanilla base quality, however NO blueberry OR corn taste?? confusing malted vanilla 7.5/10- not what was expected from the description (thought it would be more malt-y than toffee nutty) but good nonetheless ricanela 9.2/10 - exactly as described, cinnamon with snickerdoodle cookie inclusions

Love this place! Been a few times and finally am leaving a review. It's right next to the park and…read moreusually I wait in a small line but it moves quick. I tasted the black sesame (so good) but was feeling a refreshing mint chip. I didn't know that they had gluten free cones, so that was a treat! The space is cute, not much seating but they have a water station which was VERY needed. Staff were really cute and kind!

Amazing Ice Cream - what a spectacle…read more Mitchell's Ice Cream is an absolute San Francisco legendary institution that sets the gold standard for premium frozen treats. Located in the Bernal Heights neighborhood, this multi-generational neighborhood favorite serves up unparalleled quality, crafting their small-batch ice cream daily with an incredibly rich 16% butterfat base. The result is an exceptionally thick, smooth texture and deeply vibrant flavor profile that elevates both classic choices and their famous tropical, Filipino-inspired offerings like Mango and Ube. A major highlight of this beloved spot is their rare, night-owl-friendly schedule: they serve their delicious treats late into the night until 11:00 PM every single day. It is the ultimate late-night destination to satisfy your sweet tooth with the finest super-premium ice cream the Bay Area has to offer. Local Insider Tips * Take a Number: When you walk inside, immediately pull a paper ticket from the dispenser near the door to secure your spot in the queue. * Standout Flavors: While they rotate through 40 flavors daily, make sure to try their legendary Mango (imported from the Philippines since 1964) or unique options like Mexican Chocolate, Grasshopper Pie, and Ube. * Parking Tip: They have a tiny 15-space parking lot that fills up fast, so searching for street parking or walking is highly recommended. Thanks

As if they need another good review... This place is the…read morebest. Great for meeting friends, dates, picking up birthday or party cakes or ice cream, just don't forget to grab a paper number as soon as you arrive! Their selection is insane - so many flavors, lots of tropical, tons of mainstays (their oreo is fantastic), no cookie dough surprisingly, but the flavors and toppings are just so, so good...it's like time traveling back a few decades when it was simpler and ice cream was enough to make anyone happy, at least for awhile). Lots of non-dairy options too for those who need them. The people working here are always friendly and they always have good suggestions or a sample right away for the kids to keep the line moving but also happy. The key word, I've realized, is "happy." Mitchell's specializes in making everyone happier than when they arrived - every time.

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.

THE BEST CREPES!!!!!!! No joke, best crepes ever. From east…read morecoast to west, this is the absolute, hands down, best crepe spot. Nestled in the heart of Japan town's shopping center, right next to the bookstore- Sophie's crepes is. Very small bistro seating is available, but this place gets pretty busy. They have an extensive menu of both simple and layered flavors. The crepes here are thin and crispy, and come in a very cute crepe holder when served. I always get the strawberries and banana with Nutella, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. The crepe won't last long, you'll eat it right up. My partner opts for a strawberry and whipped cream option, with raspberry jam- simple in comparison to my order. Sophie's is always our starting point in Japan town, and once you've placed your order, you cannot revise it. Make sure you hold onto your number, you'll need to provide it when your number is called. Enjoy, a must try in SF; even if you just go to Japan town for this one thing, trust me, it's worth it.

Stopped by Sophie's Crepes before catching a movie nearby and it was a good experience. The menu…read morehas a good variety of sweet and savory crepe options and the pricing seemed mostly fair. The shop is easy to find and on the smaller side with limited tables inside but there's more seating outside. Customer service was friendly and adequate. I We opted to order the mixed fresh fruit crepe and it was great and not overly sweet. It included whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, and some pieces of kiwi, banana and strawberry. The crepe itself was light and had a good flavor. I do wish the fruit pieces and ice cream were more evenly distributed but it was a nice sweet treat. I was hoping they would include more berries too. Also, the crepe can be messy to eat, so definitely grab some napkins. Otherwise, I recommend visiting Sophie's Crepes for a solid dessert. I'd like to return and try one of their savory crepes!

Our favorite ice cream shop in San Francisco! We always get the banana dipped in chocolate, and it…read moreis SOOOOO good! Seriously, we look forward to it every time we're in SF. The staff is always super fast, friendly, and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. Great treats, great service, and definitely a must-stop for us whenever we're in the city!

Swensen's is pretty much the OG of ice cream!…read more It's where everyone went to sit down and enjoy a scoop of their favorite flavor, or for special occasions to share an ice cream sundae. I was actually surprised to come across a Swensons, because I haven't been to one since I was a kid. The nostalgia was wonderful, and the service was on par. Not much has changed and there's a certain level of comfort in that. The variety of ice cream flavors definitely has improved, but since I was reliving, childhood memories, I just went for that scoop of chocolate ice cream. It was just as I remembered. Maybe not quite the depth of flavor, but it was creamy sweet goodness, that satisfied my craving! Yes, there are tons of ice cream places throughout the San Francisco area, but if you're looking for traditional and nostalgia, this is that place!

This heatwave is heating up and it's getting sunny in August. There are a few things you can enjoy…read moreto get some relief from the sun. On taco Tuesday more hot sauce isn't going to work to feel refresh. There is place where the tacos are frozen. This place also has many different flavors of ice cream such as pear& blue cheese and sea salt with caramel ribbons like some on my social feed. They also have pies like Wildflower Honey & Lemon Chess Pie and Cherry Coconut pie like some on my social media feed. It's a place for people who like it sweet and salty in SF. It's called Salt & Straw. On a Summer stroll on a sunny day in August I landed inside Salt & Straw in Pacific Heights on Fillmore street. I got the Tacolate a collaboration between Taco Bell and Salt & Straw. The ice cream taco was not too sweet and the sauces like the Wild Berry were tasty and the Mango Jalapeño was a bit savory. The waffle cone for the tortilla was crunchy. Overall it was refreshing and a place for the sweet and salty on a hot day in SF. When the sun is shinning and you need feel refreshed you can to a "shopping mall "or do a "pub crawl" and get something cold and "tall" or grab something sweet and salty like some in SF at "Salt & Straw" Get saucy with packets of "Taco Bell" sweet sauce and waffle taco "shell" and all the flavors tend to "gel" like ice cream with ribbons with sea salt with "caramel"

Like everything ice cream has gone boutique. Salt and Straw is a perfect example! And how about…read morethat name? This location on Upper Fillmore is in an appriopriate boutique location. It was a warmer day so business seemed to be active and booming. They have some interestingly named flavors, but that's the nature of a boutique business. I ordered a double scoop of the Freckled Mint Chocolate Chip, a vegan flavor in a cup. It actually was quite tasty and I did detect flecks of salt.. am I right? Service was friendly and helpful. OK, for a boutique ice cream fix this is the place. It is pricey, so just 4 stars. It is just ice cream after all.