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    Mitchells Ice Cream

    4.6 (5k reviews)
    Open • 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Tina K.

    Is Mitchell's worth the hype? 1000% every time. I would avoid the narrow parking lot and park down the street. This place is ALWAYS packed - you go inside and grab a number and wait to be called. They have an incredible assortment of flavors and friendly, fast employees. I love their Lucuma, Ube, and coconut- but they have tons of traditional flavors as well. SF staple and for good reason!

    Ube, Lacuma, Grasshoper Pie
    Catthy H.

    We arrived at Mitchell's Ice Cream around 10:30 pm and grabbed a ticket to wait our turn to sample and order. It was pretty busy, but the line moved quickly and we waited around 10 minutes overall. We ordered the Grasshopper Pie and Lucuma. The employee helping us accidentally gave us Ube instead of Lucuma at first, but was incredibly sweet about the mix-up and let us keep the extra scoop. Funny enough, the Ube ended up being our favorite flavor of the night, and his service was one of the highlights of the visit. Overall, the ice cream was solid and there were plenty of interesting flavors to try. There is a parking lot in the back, but it's fairly small, so be prepared to look for street parking if it's full. I'd definitely come back to try more flavors.

    Julio B.

    Incredible ice cream place with tons of options. A little out of the way from where I live but worth it. They have lots of great Asian and Latin American flavors to choose from as well as classics. It can get busy though so expect a wait. You need to get a ticket and then they'll call out your number. Most people eat outside or in the vicinity, not as much space inside

    Bronwhyn H.

    Huge line which always is a good sign for quality product. The ice cream was amazzzzzing! Service was good as well! We will definitely be back!

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    Lloyd C.

    My wife has been a fan of Mitchell's Ice Cream for awhile. I've just recently discovered them. A small and popular ice cream shop. They do have a small parking lot with maybe 15 spaces? NOTE: Make sure to take a number, as that is how they serve their customers. The service is friendly and they do their best to serve everybody quickly and politely. They have seasonal flavors so make note of that. Otherwise their ice cream is creamy, flavorful, and decent scoop sizes. I got a scoop of the seasonal flavor Cantaloupe (Summer) and my wife got a scoop of the New York Cherry. Support your local business.

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    Ryan A.

    Review #1,093 Posted on 7.23.26 I had read on here this spot had a rep for having Filipino inspired flavors and wanted to surprise my wife and daughter with a little treat after some local burritos before we went to see Ella Mai while in town in the City on Saturday the 18th. You walk in and grab a number right away to get in line for your order. They probably had 10 people working at the counter helping people get their orders fulfilled, it's that packed here. The ice cream was very good. We all 3 got double scoops, each of us getting the ube, and then 1 other flavor. The ube is a must, super awesome flavor of ice cream, I also tried the coffee toffee crunch, which was excellent. I'd for sure will return here for ice cream in the future, highly recommend.

    Single scoop of Ube
    Sharon S.

    A long-time staple in SF. I love that I can get Mitchell's in restaurants, at grocery stores, and at their flagship store. The last is always the best choice! As if dinner wasn't enough one night, we stopped by Mitchell's for dessert. Since we found parking, we decided to brave the chilly SF evening and enjoy our ice-cream onsite. The store is pretty small so can get quite cramped most of the time. They have an effective system in place though. Grab a number and wait for it to be called for your turn. We got the loudest, funniest server whose voice sounds more like it belongs on a radio station instead of cracking jokes at an ice-cream parlor. He was super-friendly and very generous with our scoops. I got the ube which is one of my faves. I asked to try the halo halo and it was surprisingly very similar to a halo halo dessert. I'll have to get this one next time. There are just so many flavors at Mitchell's. I always have a hard time deciding what to get.

    Abel A.

    Awesome, vibrant ice cream shop. Great service, staff are friendly and efficient even with the huge crowds.. Soooooooo many flavors. Pick your favorite or try something new. An SF Staple that never disappoints.

    Josh M.

    If you're an SF native like I am, there's a good chance you've been here plenty of times but also that your parents and their parents also came here at some point. Mitchell's has been around since the 50s and won't be leaving anytime soon (hopefully). My personal favorite is mango but runner up is either Oreo cookie or grasshopper pie. Be prepared to have trouble finding parking and waiting in line for a while, but well worth the wait for this creamy treat!

    Michelle K.

    This was really some of the best ice cream I've ever had! Although you have to wait (be expected to wait and don't complain about it!) once you're in it goes really fast. It's always super packed ! It's worth the wait. The vibes and ambience inside are nice. You can get all different types of ice cream and snacks. We come here very frequently. My favorite is the almond ice cream.

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    David H.

    Busy place so expect to wait. Don't forget to grab a number ticket. Limited parking in the rear. Staff is friendly and a small place with a bench or two on the outside. Ice cream options are plentiful. Taste test before committing. Overall, a good old school spot for old school ice cream.

    Oreo Cookie
    Jeanette T.

    The absolute best ice cream in all of northern CA! Tropical 4 and cantaloupe in a cake one. This is hands down the best ice cream! Smooth and the flavors are perfection

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    Jed O.

    A classic SF ice cream shop that families, dates, and friends would not hesitate to wait their turn for. At peak hours, there can be up to 25+ parties waiting, but their service is efficient, kind, and fast. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the SF area visiting or living and haven't tried! There are plenty of ice cream options, and there certainly will be one for you. 5/5 - Cookies and Cream/Macapuno - Not too sweet! Macapuno is a rare ice cream flavor in SF, and Mitchell's nails it! Oreo Cookie is the shop's rendition of cookies and cream, and it is one of my favorite places to get this flavor in SF. Both flavors were light and not too overpowering.

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    Ask the Community - Mitchells Ice Cream

    Is the change to have no cake in the cream cakes a temporary change? We used to love them!

    Do you have any ice cream cakes pre-made or do you have to order ahead?

    Yes, Mitchell's has prepackaged ice cream.

    What are your most popular flavors?

    Mango and ube. Mitchell's makes the most amazing ice cream out of tropical fruits, but they also have conventional choices. My favorites are mango, buko (coconut) and Mexican chocolate. Seasonally I like their pumpkin and peppermint stick.

    Hi, Do you know how much grams of sugar in half a gallon of Pistacios flavor ice cream? Thank you!..…

    Maybe try calling them?

    Just wondering about the Ube color. I noticed it's not a deep purple like before. Is the flavor the same?

    Hi, Tam. Yes, everything is the same except the color. We switched to a natural purple color, and have not been able to find one that is as deep a purple as the artificial color we used for many years. The fruit is the same, though. We still… 

    When does your winter season start ? Looking forward for the Spumoni flavor

    Sorry for the delay in responding to your question. We usually start making our fall and winter flavors in October---we start making Spumoni in late October. Happy holidays! Linda Mitchell

    Do you sell pints and quartes?

    Yes: We sell pints for $7.80 and quarts for $10.95. Our ready pack half gallons are $11.49 which is a good deal.

    Are there any egg-free options available? My kids have an egg allergy. Thanks in advance.

    The only flavors with egg are French Custard Vanilla and Egg Nog. The rest are all egg free.

    What's the best ice cream cake combination?

    It depends on what your favorite flavors are. My husband loves the halo halo young coconut combination.

    Do they have dairy free? I need to know in the next five minutes!! It's an emergency. Please.

    Occasionally Mitchell's does. But Salt and Straw definitely does. If you prefer Mitchell's, call them.

    Can you add your store on Ubereats or Caviar or Doordash for home delivery?

    Hi, Robert. Thank you for your question. We were using DoorDash for deliveries, but had a few issues with them, so we stopped using them. We are in the process of signing up with Postmates, and should be listed on their site soon.… 

    How much per scoop and a pint or gallon?

    Our single scoops cost $4.15 on plain cone or cup. Pints are $7.40 and half gallons are $10.99. We do not sell by the gallon.… 

    Are there sugar free ice cream?

    Anton: Unfortunately we do not have sugar free ice cream.… 

    Hi, what gluten free options do you have?

    Hi, Barbara. Most of our ice cream is gluten free. The only flavors we make that contain gluten are Oreo, Grasshopper Pie, Chocolate Caramel Crackle, Cinnamon Snap and Horchata. Our sorbets are also gluten free. Happy holidays!… 

    Are there any dairy free options? If so, what are they?

    sorbet (it changes with the seasons)

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