Another La Copa Loca! This location is 2 years new! 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. read more

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This is a nice cozy little hideaway on Church St to enjoy frozen treats such as their take on gelato 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! read more

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May it be ice cream or gelato, it's always a treat. Post-lunch dessert is part of our Asian Foodie Brotherhood routine. Gelato and ice cream are similar, but a few key differences determine how they taste and feel: * Ice cream uses more cream, so it usually has 10-18% milk fat. Gelato uses more milk and less cream, often 4-9% fat. * Lower fat lets gelato's flavors come through more intensely and ice cream is richer, sometimes heavier. * Ice cream is churned faster and incorporates more air, making it lighter and fluffier, while gelato is churned slowly, adding much less air, so it's denser and silkier. Gelato was developed in Italy, especially during the Renaissance (16th century). read more

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This is a fantastic spot that serves truly great iceream with exceptional flavor and texture. The highlight of the visit was the outstanding customer service, the server was super friendly. He provided great suggestions and let me sample the flavors. Also they have a bunch of games so you can hang out in the calm quiet atmoshphere. read more

Cute local gelato spot with lots of tables and board games. Was basically empty when we stopped by and service was quick. Enjoyed my tiramisu gelato. Great spot for a casual meetup! read more

La Copa Loca - Tiramisu - Gelato Near Me - San Francisco, California

La Copa Loca in Noe is a fantastic, family friendly gelato spot. They have a bright lively space with lots of seating inside, a cute bench outside for outdoor seating, and they have board games to enjoy with your sweet treat. They make gelato in house and it's delicious. My go-to is the pistachio, but they have gelato and sorbets for everyone! They sometimes do a seasonal flavor as well. I like the service a lot, they're always so nice. They're open later especially weekends so it's worth a trip down to support local! They have a nice deli fridge full of their own pints, sometimes I grab one to go, the quality is still fantastic. They were so nice to let me bring my dog inside (not a service animal), we came in for cups of ice cream to go for a walk so we were in and out quick. I really like La Copa Loca, I highly recommend supporting their business! read more

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Amazing gelato! Everything tasted super fresh and delicious. The service was great, friendly and welcoming staff. Such a nice spot to stop by, even in a cold day. We'll be back for the crepes...Highly recommend giving it a try! read more

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Had the Dubai chocolate crepe - with the Bonet gelato (chocolate almond) and was absolutely delicious! read more

La Copa Loca - Dubai chocolate crepe - Gelato Near Me - San Francisco, California

Two "ice cream" shops opening in Noe in the same month... Just in time for hot girl/boy summer! One to hella hype (Banán), the other one, hella quietly... La Copa Loca's second location in the city opened over a month ago (original in The Mission). I drive through Church street on a regular basis and didn't noticed they were there (found them on my yelp nearby feed). Another customer who lives nearby told the cashier she only found out about them from her neighbor. I hope they get better signage or add a "grand opening" banner to get more people in. La Copa Loca serves Italian gelato + sorbets, pints, sundaes, and crepes. Not sure if this location sells ice cream cakes like their Mission location. O R D E R I N G Contactless ordering via two kiosks. As I was ordering through the kiosk, there was no option to choose the gelato/sorbet flavor(s) so I had to order through the cashier. F L A V O R S Over 20 flavors: Mix of classics like vanilla, tiramisu, stracciatella and exotic flavors like dragon fruit, passion fruit, and tamarind. Vegan-friendly. Free samples upon request. P R I C E S / S I Z E S - Toddler ($3) - Toddler Double ($5) - One Scoop ($4.75) - Two Scoops ($7) - Three Scoops ($9) Cones are +10 cents. Fresh made waffle bowls are +$2. M Y P I C K Toddler Double: Melon and French Vanilla ($5): https://tinyurl.com/2s3cszuf * Melon // 4 stars Hits in 75 degree weather! Very refreshing but seems like the batch of cantaloupe they used wasn't fully ripen so I didn't get a pronounced melon flavor. * French Vanilla // 3 stars Creamy smooth, gave me sweet cream vibes more than french vanilla. After several bites, it became too sweet for me. Texture-wise, IMO, it was more like regular ice cream, not as rich and didn't have an elastic texture like other Italian gelatos. S E R V I C E Friendly lone staff. A M B I A N C E No frills with a handful of tables and IG sign for photo ops. P A R K I N G Fairly easy street parking. Overall, decent gelato and will hit for those who prefer their gelato not as rich. If you're dining nearby at Eric's, Kama, or Uma Casa and looking for dessert afterwards, give La Copa Loca a try! read more

La Copa Loca - Melon + French Vanilla Gelato | Toddler Double - $5 - Gelato Near Me - San Francisco, California

Gelato place with a Spanish name? Hmmmm It's not Italian but it is still tasty. Was just wandering the hood and stumbled upon it. Apparently an old salon is now the offshoot of a mission locale I never knew about! Anyways pretty solid and open until 9pm everyday so get your sweets fix for the summer! read more

I cannot speak for service or ambiance but I can for the Dubai chocolate strawberry crepe and a strawberry marmalade crepe. My girlfriend had the dubai chocolate strawberry crepe which was not bad, good flavor and toppings, the creoe was just a little cold. The marmalade crepe I had was just not good. I don't know if the marmalade or the chocolate was bitter but they did not mix well, and my crepe was cold as well. I'll try something else next time my girl wants the dubai chocolate crepe, and I encourage to give this place a try as they have plenty of other options to try! read more

Back to Church again. La Copa Loca ( Spanish translation: The crazy cup) has been around for years in the Mission serving desserts and their specialty gelato in San Francisco . They have expanded with another location in Noe Valley on Church street in San Francisco. The Mission location of La Copa Loca is a staple but has more of a Mission Folklore vibe and also has a well established neighborhood following. La Copa Loca at their new location on Church street has more of a modern neighborhood vibe of Noe Valley. The Noe Valley location has a similar menu but is more spacious and has more tables to enjoy the gelato and play board games. I got the French Vanilla and the Passion Fruit gelato .The French Vanilla was tasty not too sweet and the Passion fruit was tangy and delicious. Then I got the namesake " La Copa Loca" crepe which had Strawberry jam( my jam), fresh strawberry, kiwi & banana, honey and added the pistachio ice cream. The outside of the crepe was savory and soft and the inside was pretty sweet and yummy. The crepe absorbs and puts together the different sweet juicy fruit flavors as the pistachio gelato in the mix gives it a savory taste. The Noe Valley location is consistent with La Copa Loca at the Mission location. A good place to get the scoop in Noe Valley. Two La Copa Loca locations with the same business model serving it by the cup, pint ,and not by the bottle Try the crazy cup of passion and top it with dragon fruit with exotic blend and agave gelato read more

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I came here to use the restroom before driving home to South Bay from Noe Valley. Good thing the gelato was good! Bought a scoop in a cup of the mint for around 4 dollars. Good quantity and I enjoyed my mint gelato. Not too minty and I loved the bits of chocolate. Decor is cute although I felt the layout for ordering is strange. You order and then have to go all the way around to pay. Unisex bathroom. No more toilet paper. Plenty of street parking. read more

This is my new go-to! We ordered the concha ice cream sandwich with rum raisin ice cream and it was AMAZING! They press the concha so it's nice and flat with the ice cream, but also warms the concha at the same time. It also was not too sweet or too filing either. It was a perfect summertime treat. Can't wait to return! read more

La Copa Loca - Gelato Near Me - San Francisco, California

I live right around the corner and this is a great place! They have crepes, sundaes, milkshakes, gelato. Good flavors. The owner is very nice! She knows who I am. read more

Such delicious crepes! I had Nutella and strawberry. People are nice and good variety of gelato flavors.

Super clean on the inside, with lots of vibrant and intriguing flavors! I grabbed the pistachio and mint gelatos, and i loved it! Super nice gelato texture and the taste isn't synthetic, (i HATE synthetic tastes). The staff was really kind with all the samples we're requesting! It's right if the J line so if you're in the area you should stop by! read more

We just discovered this. Line at Mitchell's (which we love) was about 40 minutes. Popped in here and no line with cute seating. Gelato was delicious, tasted freshly made, great flavors and people were super nice. We will be back. read more

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This is our favorite ice cream / gelato in the city. The flavors are amazing and the service is very friendly.

--One of the gelato places that no one knows about -- It is in Noe Valley, not on 24th Street, but on Church Street, between the 26th and 28th Street J Church stop. The place has a variety of gelato flavors, including many tropical fruits. They taste genuine, fresh, and fruity. The owner was very generous, allowing us to sample the assorted and exotic flavors. It is the best gelato I ever had, and my wife says it is better than the ones she had in Italy. We will be back to try the other flavors. read more

Just ok. I love gelato. I had pistachio and mango. Both were just ok. The texture wasn't as dense and gooey as I prefer. And the flavors weren't as intense as I like. read more

Great gelato! Owner is friendly and informative about her new gelato flavors. staff is attentive and helpful. TRY THE PINEAPPLE GELATO! It is always a good day for GELATO!! read more

Get in here! Delicious treat!!! Great customer service, good price point, clean & lots of delicious flavors to choose from!

Delicious gelato! Lots of flavors, including some non-dairy and sorbet options. Hazelnut was really yummy. The double toddler scoop is perfect if you can't decide between 2 flavors. The shop is very cute with lots of seating. It looks like they have a whole menu with crepes and sundaes, too (we didn't try those). So happy to have another ice cream shop in the neighborhood. read more

Great spot for a frozen treat. Don't see what you like? They have some flavors in the back as well! All delish. Gotta try the pistachio.

Better than the two places in North Beach we've tried! Good flavor selection/variety, clean space, and good customer service. We'll definitely come back. read more

Cozy spot with a warm atmosphere and great coffee! Friendly staff and delicious pastries make it the perfect place to relax or get some work done. Highly recommended!" read more

Good ice cream and super-friendly service! There are so many tempting flavors that we couldn't decide what to have. We ended up with chocolate hazelnut, mango low-cal on the one hand, and tamarind sorbet on the other. read more