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"FARM TO CONE"! 5.0 Ohhh, Lush... Exuberant, luxuriant, abundant, succulent, sumptuous... The name itself seems to capture the experience. After finishing dinner, we walked just a few steps onto the sidewalk when we noticed a line forming outside a business. We craned our necks to see what had drawn everyone's attention. It was Lush Gelato. It would have been foolish to simply keep walking, so naturally, we joined the line. Thankfully, it moved rather quickly, and before we knew it, we were standing at the counter trying to decide which flavors to choose. I'm of the opinion that when it comes to gelato, I choose whatever sounds good to me in the moment and typically don't ask for samples, as it slows the line down substantially. It's a little gamble, but it's hardly the end of the world if the flavor doesn't suit your palate. There's always another day and another flavor to try. I chose the Brown Butter & Chocolate Honeycomb. The gentleman helping me must have been operating on "auto" mode because he handed me a sample, apparently thinking I had asked for one. I tasted it, even though I already knew I wanted that flavor. Good choice, I thought to myself. It was absolutely delicious. The quality really shines through, and I especially appreciate how Lush creates its artisanal gelato using many ingredients sourced from local businesses. There's a wonderful sense of craftsmanship in every bite. One might wonder how Argentine owner Federico Murtagh manages to create gelato with such an exceptionally smooth, luscious texture and depth of flavor. Perhaps one need only look to Argentina for the answer. Buenos Aires has a strong Italian influence, and gelato has long been a beloved staple of the city's food culture. Murtagh has brought that Argentine-style gelato tradition to us, right here in beautiful Northern California. We'll definitely be returning to explore more of the flavors, especially the seasonal offerings. My only wish? That Lush stayed open into the wee hours of the night, just as gelato shops do in Argentina. Because really, is there ever a bad time for gelato?
Love the fun flavors they offer. Staffs were generous with sampling. We liked all the flavors we got, especially the Banana Pretzel one.
Simple no frills ice cream. It's a small joint, they make their ice cream locally, so although there's not a huge selection of flavors, they have some very interesting and unique ones! Good price, quick service, a few seats around and you have yourself a good time! Give them a try if you're in the area.
Gelato is that magical dessert that is easily enjoyed at any time of year and for any occasion. It will brighten your mood, it will comfort you, and it totally tastes like a warm hug! North Beach in San Francisco is home to Lush gelato. This unique gelato shop features small batch house made deliciousness. Their waffle cones our house made as well. You will find unique flavors that will leave you wanting to go back over and over again. Chocolate honeycomb? Yes please! Point Reyes Blue Cheese? Sounds crazy? Delicious. Brown butter? Yes! These are just a few of rotating flavors. There is a great selection to choose from, and you will say yes to all of them. Boysenberry cheesecake is one of my favorites, and the ricotta and lemon is a close second. The gelato is creamy, decadent, and each bite is a little taste of heaven. I adore this part of North Beach because there's so many wonderful restaurants, shops and being able to go to Lush gelato is truly the cherry on top!
There are very few places that have taken the literal words out of my mouth and left me in silence, this is one of them. About a month ago, we visited here for the first time while taking a stroll in San Francisco. What caught our eye was the word small batch gelato. The line wasn't bad on this night so we gave it a go. I immediately saw the very unique flavors and the high quality layouts. To our mistake, we grabbed one cup with two flavors and walked away. When I say we fought over it, our marriage was tested over the gelato. Lol A month later, which was just last weekend we were in town again for another Giants game. This was 100% on our guaranteed stop list. This second time around we each had our own cup of goodness, of sweet delicious remarkable goodness. I am hooked, I am unapologetically hooked. I am telling every single person about this place and in two weeks when I go to a business trip up north, I will pay another visit.
Great gelato spot. It's small but has some seats without tables inside. Nice variety and great quality.
the pluot special is amazing! also honeycomb is fresh, sweet, and crunchy. You can mix 2 flavors even with a small size. friendly staff as well
Stumbled out here after having dinner in North Beach, we knew we wanted gelato after on a Thursday evening. A lot of the other places were closed and Lush was still open upon closing and it looked like they were almost out of a lot of flavors. It was also pretty busy, we sampled a few and shaded a large 3 scoop- we got their brown butter and chocolate honey comb, an earl grey, and I think a chocolate chip type or mint chip? We were kind of drunk but also pretty loud in there and also got a nice brownie to enjoy with. There's not much seating inside and there's some seating outside. The workers were so kind and friendly for dealing with us. Shows That their gelato is good for running out by the end of the night! Parking is quite tough out here, there's street parking if you're lucky. There's a 24 hour parking lot on Vallejo street across the police station that's not too far.
This business was a pre-lunch walk by on a Friday around noon. Being Lent, I dined at the pizza place a few doors over. Afterwards, I saved room to have a sweet ending and walked in here and studied the choices in the counter cases (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=72&select=eN0kTvcgOkr6bzRxAhg-pw), (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=72&select=TgF6iJ_tJoCf3Hbd8nuxTw), as I read the size and pricing information. There were three customers ahead of me that gave me some time to choose. When it was my turn, I asked about what would pair well with a particular flavor in getting a small cup. Despite his suggestion, I went another one since I wasn't particular interested in the one he mentioned. I tried the Earl Gray with rum soaked blueberry chocolate bark and Expresso & Dulce de leche with chocolate & chocolate pearls (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=VBt9FTdar7cw0aZZtpCVIQ); the expresso one was my selection as he recommended another flavor. I enjoyed both flavors with the expresso one being the boldest flavor. The Earl Gray was on the light side with only the aftertaste being of the tea flavor. Not wanting to walk and eat besides having a bag from my unfinished lunch, I sat on a bench inside the store. A few days later, I snacked on the brownie (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=6GhXkTm4DsOur68C22FgUg) that was displayed by the counter. It's been a while since I've had one and I really enjoyed this as it had the requisite crunch from the outer shell and crust while the middle was soft and 'fudgy'. I would get this again. As I ate at the bench, a line grew to five or six customers who patiently waited outside. Thanks to Evan for the advice and for sharing a history of the company. A suggestion to the business after speaking with a friend in the food industry who tried your flavors prior to my visit and we compared notes: concentrate on the flavors that "work" or the classic flavors. Innovation is fun and interesting but I believe your audience would better appreciate the quality of your work when it is well done.
Lush has to be my most favorite gelato place in the city, maybe the bay, maybe California. You get the point, this gelato is pretty far up the ranks. I typically get a 4 scoop chocolate waffle covered cone, that's how divine the texture and the layered flavors are. The flavors rotate so it's like a treasure hunt, you never know what you may find. During my last visit, I had the following 4 flavors, in order of my rating: 1. Espresso & Dulce De Leche 2. Black & White Trio 3. Dulce de Leche 4. Whisky crumbles At times the queue gets pretty long. You can take a lap around north beach area and come back few minutes later. I have observed personally that the queues tend to be in waves. It's a small little shop so you basically get your gelato, walk out and enjoy the city sights.
There was a long line on a weekend evening, but it moved quickly and we were in the front in around 15 minutes. From the flavors available that week, my friend and I chose an Earl Grey and Mint Chip flavor in a small cup. The portion sizes were generous! The Earl Grey flavor was rich, and the Mint Chip flavor tasted more like a natural and true mint flavor rather than the usual artificial mint chip ice cream flavor.
This gelato was so creamy and rich in flavor. The flavors are so unique so I can't recall the exact names but one had apple and the other was lemon ricotta I believe. The shop is small but they worked quickly. They provided samples so we could try. There is a flavor for everyone.
We were in the Little Italy neighborhood and I was craving gelato. I found Lush online and stopped by to try it out. We sampled some flavors and shared a small size. The textures were very soft and foamy and many flavors weren't a hit with me. The mint chip specifically tasted like you were literally chewing mint leaves. It was a nice treat on a hot day, but both the textures and flavors weren't my cup of tea.
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2 months ago
"FARM TO CONE"! 5.0 Ohhh, Lush... Exuberant, luxuriant, abundant, succulent, sumptuous... The name itself seems to capture the experience. After finishing dinner, we walked just a few steps onto the sidewalk when we noticed a line forming outside a business. We craned our necks to see what had drawn everyone's attention. It was Lush Gelato. It would have been foolish to simply keep walking, so naturally, we joined the line. Thankfully, it moved rather quickly, and before we knew it, we were standing at the counter trying to decide which flavors to choose. I'm of the opinion that when it comes to gelato, I choose whatever sounds good to me in the moment and typically don't ask for samples, as it slows the line down substantially. It's a little gamble, but it's hardly the end of the world if the flavor doesn't suit your palate. There's always another day and another flavor to try. I chose the Brown Butter & Chocolate Honeycomb. The gentleman helping me must have been operating on "auto" mode because he handed me a sample, apparently thinking I had asked for one. I tasted it, even though I already knew I wanted that flavor. Good choice, I thought to myself. It was absolutely delicious. The quality really shines through, and I especially appreciate how Lush creates its artisanal gelato using many ingredients sourced from local businesses. There's a wonderful sense of craftsmanship in every bite. One might wonder how Argentine owner Federico Murtagh manages to create gelato with such an exceptionally smooth, luscious texture and depth of flavor. Perhaps one need only look to Argentina for the answer. Buenos Aires has a strong Italian influence, and gelato has long been a beloved staple of the city's food culture. Murtagh has brought that Argentine-style gelato tradition to us, right here in beautiful Northern California. We'll definitely be returning to explore more of the flavors, especially the seasonal offerings. My only wish? That Lush stayed open into the wee hours of the night, just as gelato shops do in Argentina. Because really, is there ever a bad time for gelato? read more
Simple no frills ice cream. It's a small joint, they make their ice cream locally, so although there's not a huge selection of flavors, they have some very interesting and unique ones! Good price, quick service, a few seats around and you have yourself a good time! Give them a try if you're in the area. read more
Gelato is that magical dessert that is easily enjoyed at any time of year and for any occasion. It will brighten your mood, it will comfort you, and it totally tastes like a warm hug! North Beach in San Francisco is home to Lush gelato. This unique gelato shop features small batch house made deliciousness. Their waffle cones our house made as well. You will find unique flavors that will leave you wanting to go back over and over again. Chocolate honeycomb? Yes please! Point Reyes Blue Cheese? Sounds crazy? Delicious. Brown butter? Yes! These are just a few of rotating flavors. There is a great selection to choose from, and you will say yes to all of them. Boysenberry cheesecake is one of my favorites, and the ricotta and lemon is a close second. The gelato is creamy, decadent, and each bite is a little taste of heaven. I adore this part of North Beach because there's so many wonderful restaurants, shops and being able to go to Lush gelato is truly the cherry on top! read more
5 months ago
There are very few places that have taken the literal words out of my mouth and left me in silence, this is one of them. About a month ago, we visited here for the first time while taking a stroll in San Francisco. What caught our eye was the word small batch gelato. The line wasn't bad on this night so we gave it a go. I immediately saw the very unique flavors and the high quality layouts. To our mistake, we grabbed one cup with two flavors and walked away. When I say we fought over it, our marriage was tested over the gelato. Lol A month later, which was just last weekend we were in town again for another Giants game. This was 100% on our guaranteed stop list. This second time around we each had our own cup of goodness, of sweet delicious remarkable goodness. I am hooked, I am unapologetically hooked. I am telling every single person about this place and in two weeks when I go to a business trip up north, I will pay another visit. read more
2 months ago
Great gelato spot. It's small but has some seats without tables inside. Nice variety and great quality. read more
2 months ago
the pluot special is amazing! also honeycomb is fresh, sweet, and crunchy. You can mix 2 flavors even with a small size. friendly staff as well read more
Stumbled out here after having dinner in North Beach, we knew we wanted gelato after on a Thursday evening. A lot of the other places were closed and Lush was still open upon closing and it looked like they were almost out of a lot of flavors. It was also pretty busy, we sampled a few and shaded a large 3 scoop- we got their brown butter and chocolate honey comb, an earl grey, and I think a chocolate chip type or mint chip? We were kind of drunk but also pretty loud in there and also got a nice brownie to enjoy with. There's not much seating inside and there's some seating outside. The workers were so kind and friendly for dealing with us. Shows That their gelato is good for running out by the end of the night! Parking is quite tough out here, there's street parking if you're lucky. There's a 24 hour parking lot on Vallejo street across the police station that's not too far. read more
This business was a pre-lunch walk by on a Friday around noon. Being Lent, I dined at the pizza place a few doors over. Afterwards, I saved room to have a sweet ending and walked in here and studied the choices in the counter cases (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=72&select=eN0kTvcgOkr6bzRxAhg-pw), (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=72&select=TgF6iJ_tJoCf3Hbd8nuxTw), as I read the size and pricing information. There were three customers ahead of me that gave me some time to choose. When it was my turn, I asked about what would pair well with a particular flavor in getting a small cup. Despite his suggestion, I went another one since I wasn't particular interested in the one he mentioned. I tried the Earl Gray with rum soaked blueberry chocolate bark and Expresso & Dulce de leche with chocolate & chocolate pearls (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=VBt9FTdar7cw0aZZtpCVIQ); the expresso one was my selection as he recommended another flavor. I enjoyed both flavors with the expresso one being the boldest flavor. The Earl Gray was on the light side with only the aftertaste being of the tea flavor. Not wanting to walk and eat besides having a bag from my unfinished lunch, I sat on a bench inside the store. A few days later, I snacked on the brownie (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=6GhXkTm4DsOur68C22FgUg) that was displayed by the counter. It's been a while since I've had one and I really enjoyed this as it had the requisite crunch from the outer shell and crust while the middle was soft and 'fudgy'. I would get this again. As I ate at the bench, a line grew to five or six customers who patiently waited outside. Thanks to Evan for the advice and for sharing a history of the company. A suggestion to the business after speaking with a friend in the food industry who tried your flavors prior to my visit and we compared notes: concentrate on the flavors that "work" or the classic flavors. Innovation is fun and interesting but I believe your audience would better appreciate the quality of your work when it is well done. read more
6 months ago
Lush has to be my most favorite gelato place in the city, maybe the bay, maybe California. You get the point, this gelato is pretty far up the ranks. I typically get a 4 scoop chocolate waffle covered cone, that's how divine the texture and the layered flavors are. The flavors rotate so it's like a treasure hunt, you never know what you may find. During my last visit, I had the following 4 flavors, in order of my rating: 1. Espresso & Dulce De Leche 2. Black & White Trio 3. Dulce de Leche 4. Whisky crumbles At times the queue gets pretty long. You can take a lap around north beach area and come back few minutes later. I have observed personally that the queues tend to be in waves. It's a small little shop so you basically get your gelato, walk out and enjoy the city sights. read more
There was a long line on a weekend evening, but it moved quickly and we were in the front in around 15 minutes. From the flavors available that week, my friend and I chose an Earl Grey and Mint Chip flavor in a small cup. The portion sizes were generous! The Earl Grey flavor was rich, and the Mint Chip flavor tasted more like a natural and true mint flavor rather than the usual artificial mint chip ice cream flavor. read more
This gelato was so creamy and rich in flavor. The flavors are so unique so I can't recall the exact names but one had apple and the other was lemon ricotta I believe. The shop is small but they worked quickly. They provided samples so we could try. There is a flavor for everyone. read more
4 months ago
We were in the Little Italy neighborhood and I was craving gelato. I found Lush online and stopped by to try it out. We sampled some flavors and shared a small size. The textures were very soft and foamy and many flavors weren't a hit with me. The mint chip specifically tasted like you were literally chewing mint leaves. It was a nice treat on a hot day, but both the textures and flavors weren't my cup of tea. read more
4 months ago
Grabbing some scoops at Lush was perfect for a hot summer's day, but unfortunately the flavors melted together and one flavor, the Chai Cookie Butter & Chocolate, permeated the entire 4 scoop cup. The other flavors were Peach Cobbler, Donut & Blueberry, and Brown Butter & Chocolate Honeycomb, but sadly it was hard to distinguish any of those from the Chai. The line moved fast and they allowed us to sample flavors, but I wouldn't get multiple flavors when one is so potent. read more
1 month ago
Was craving gelato on a warm day in SF and stumbled upon this gem. It is a small shop and there was a small line when we got there, but it moved quite fast. Let me tell you, the fact that they make their gelato in small batches makes an incredible difference in quality. I've been to other gelato places, but this shop will make you feel like you've never had real gelato before (except maybe if you've been to Italy). Plus, the parlor had so many unique flavors, but my fiance and I loved each one that we sampled. I got the ricotta and lemon zest, the Earl grey and amarena cherry, and the pluot. All very refreshing and still had a great balance of creaminess. My fiance got the fresh mint chip, the cardamom lemon bar, and the brown butter chocolate honeycomb. We both agreed that the cardamom was well balanced with the lemon flavor so that neither overpowered the other. Definitely check out this parlor if you are in the North Beach/Little Italy area and then walk across the street to enjoy your treat at Washington Square Park. You won't regret it! read more
The line was out the door and down the street so that means it's good right? Most definitely! Their homemade gelato and freshly made waffle cones are delicious! I chose lemon bar and it was the perfect mix of sweet and tart from the fresh lemon juice and zest. We also tried a mini gelato cheesecake and it was scrumptious! Only wish it was a bigger serving. The lone employee was doing her best to stay on top of making cones and serving customers. For how busy it was she definitely could have used some help. Overall highly recommend and will stop the next time we are looking for a sweet treat. read more
5 months ago
6 months ago
The long line moved quickly, and they provided free samples to help you determine what flavor to order. The people serving the gelato weren't very friendly. They seemed focused on just keeping the line moving. The gelato itself was very creamy and not icy at all. I got the pistachio and dark chocolate flavors. Pistachio was my favorite by far. It had actual pistachios and white chocolate pieces in it, which were very delicious. They allow you to get two flavors with a size small, which is rare at other gelato places. The waffle cone was a little chewier than I expected and not that sweet. There is very minimal seating inside (a couple long benches). read more
Just finished dinner at near by Chinatown and decided to walk around the area. We came across this place and actually entered through the back. There was only 2 family ahead of us so it was pretty quick. People were allowed to sample different flavors before purchasing. I tried several flavors and decided on mint and pumpkin. They were all very flavorful and creamy. The server was patient and allowed us to take our time to choose. read more
Came with some friends after dinner to enjoy some gelato. Got a scoop of the Creme Fraiche & Baked apple and a scoop of the Lemon Ricotta. Both were super creamy and soft. Service was quick despite the line. Small cute gelato shop that makes fresh gelatos. read more
7 months ago
Gelato made from scratch! Locally sourced ingredients with unbelievably delicious flavor combinations in the North Beach. I've had gelato before. But this unique gelato is Italian grade deliciousness!!! Impersonators set down and learn a thing or two. Lush Gelato you are in a class by yourself. Much Respect!! If you're ever in the neighborhood...GET SOME!!!!! read more
Haven't been in a while but remembering how awesome it is here came back! Def popular with a line that moves fast. Our scooper was fast and friendly. Doesn't get much better than that. I went with the honeycomb and apple pie flavors. Omg! Decadent and Delicious! Def deserving of a line! We still wanted a cone so we asked for a cup and cone and he put the cone on top! Best of both worlds and the cone was sooooo goood! It's like freshly made and warm with perfect flavor! Try and stop me from coming back. Dare ya! read more
Heard good things about Lush gelato so finally got to try it on a Sunday around 7pm! There was a big line but it was moving fast - took about 15 minutes before we could order. My friend and I sampled a few of the flavors and ultimately, decided to split the 6 scoop sampler with the following flavors: Dulce de Leche, Dark Chocolate, Crème Fraiche & Strawberry Balsamic, Brown Butter & Chocolate Honeycomb, Lush Pistachio, Cardamom Lemon. We both really like the Crème Fraiche & Strawberry Balsamic! Tasted like strawberry jam. The Cardamom Lemon was nice and light as well. Brown Butter & Chococolate Honeycomb was unique - I liked the honeycomb and wished there was more of it! Dark Chocolate was good but I would have liked for it to have been sweeter. The Dulce de Leche tasted a little too caramelized so was not a huge fan of this. I'm not a huge pistachio fan but my friend said it was simple and tasty. Overall, I would consider coming back to Lush Gelato for the Crème Fraiche & Strawberry Balsamic and/or to try different gelato flavors. read more
4 months ago
Came by on a random Tue afternoon and saw that this gelato shop was empty so I had to try a scoop. Normally it's super busy on the weekends so I was happy to see no line. You can try a couple of samples and I ended up getting a small cup of the Crème Fraiche and Balsamic Strawberry. It's the perfect combo of sweet from the light crème fraiche and tart of the strawberry actually 2 small scoops. read more
Great gelato! Their flavors are unique and it's very rich. The sorbet was so creamy for a sorbet. I loved it! I got the chocolate pomegranate and it had chunks of delicious chocolate and the pomegranate brightened it up. read more
They are pretty nice about giving out samples. They often experiment with unique flavors: - 4.6: Bellwether farms ricotta & lemon zest - 4.4: Creme fraiche & Strawberry balsamic - 3.8: Pumkin: too much squash, not enough spice. - 3.3: Brown butter: nicely caramelized, but not enough mix-ins. - 2.5: Chocolate. Tastes like fake chocolate pudding flavor. read more
My new go to gelato spot!! Omg this gelato was so creamy and flavorful and they had such unique flavors and so many options. The gentleman helping us was friendly and didn't rush us at all even though there was a line. He gave great recommendations. This place is small and gets busy but the line moves quickly and it's worth the wait. Clean, simple, and delicious. read more
Cool little spot in North Beach. Came here after dinner and it was worth it. The server was very knowledgeable about all the flavors and the gelato delivered. They make it fresh and you can taste it. This is a definite stop when you're anywhere nearby. read more
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