Stopped by Salt & Straw on a Sunday around 1:30pm and it surprisingly wasn't busy at all. Came specifically for the Chocolatier Series and tried the Chocolate Toasted Buttermilk Torte and Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake. Tbh this was not my fav monthly flavor but will be back for next month's! The staff was super friendly and generous with samples of the monthly flavors, which I always appreciate. The shop was clean. There are no sit down tables but a small standing area to enjoy your ice cream. Definitely a spot I'd come back to, especially to check out the rotating monthly specials. read more

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Street parking is difficult to find but if you are already in the vicinity like me then it's definitely worth a stop. It's right next to a cool kid park too which makes it convenient for moms to take a break. There is no real seating inside and it's more like a to-go place for pick up. The line is long but moving. In $14, we got: - single scoop - honey lavender - 4/5 - decent lavender taste and not crazy sweet. Perfect kiddo dessert - subtle and does the work - single scoop - chocolate goey brownie - 5/5 - loved the smooth choco flavor swirled in with tender brownie bites. Heavy and yum!! Deducting 1 star for expensive - $7 a scoop wow!! Fyi - their vanilla scoop doesnt have eggs. read more

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Worth the wait! Have tried coming here four separate times and finally made it when they were open and the line was mild. The team is hustling and gets you samples as soon as you hit the counter. Every flavor was unique and they have a fun way to dispose of your sample spoons (which are metal btw ) As a PB lover, I got the peanut brittle and my wife got the chocolate brownie. 10/10. Will be grabbing a pint of each next time. read more

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10/10 for customer service. I really appreciated having the opportunity to order ice-cream with a gift card I received. Thank you Salt and Straw, this is my favorite ice cream. While the chocolate taco wasn't for me, the hand-scooped ice cream (including sugar cones) is top-notch. Both the year-round flavors and monthly flavors have something for everyone. read more

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Ice cream!! You can't go wrong. It seems to be fresh and full of flavor. Not sure if they make it in house but it's excellent I love the sea salt Carmel ribbons, and the chocolate brownie I might have the exact names wrong but it's the only two on the menu always... service is always good and fairly quick. Just an overall trendy ice cream shop.. always busy because it's damn good! read more

I work in the Hayes Valley neighborhood. It's almost impossible for me not to head here on many of my dinner breaks. I love their seasonal flavors, but my absolute favorite is their chocolate gooey brownie. Today I decided to get it with their Pumpkin spice brownie sundae. I'm also a huge fan of everything pumpkin spice and Fall, so this really worked for me. My friend tried the chocolate Tacolet. Salt and Straw partnered up with Taco Bell to create a fun, new version of a choco taco. The best part is the Tacolet is served with two sauce packets, a mango jalapeño and berry cinnamon. The berry cinnamon was better than the jalapeño but they were both good. The service here is pretty good, but I'm always a little baffled. Every time I come here it seems like they have different staff. Not sure what that's about. I love the ambiance of every Salt and Straw and their merch is fun and interesting. I love coming here! read more

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Salt and Straw is one of the better ice cream shops in San Francisco. What makes their ice cream unique is that they often make unique creations with a blend of various ingredients including nuts, vegetables, etc. into their ice cream. They have a number of standard flavors and then another set of rotating flavors for each month. ' For the price, I think they offer a pretty generous portion, at least compared to some of the other ice cream shops in San Francisco that I have visited. One of my favorite flavors to try is their matcha which they no longer have as a "regular". Glad to see it come back as Creepy Crawly Critters for October which is a sweet green matcha ice cream. Ordered a double and included Strawberry Balsamic Honey for the other flavor. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the mood for ice cream. read more

Salt & Straw - Matcha and Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Really unique flavors! I got the rhubarb crumble which I really enjoyed. Great ambiance and service. I recommend this place!

Creamy and delicious with unique flavor profiles, seasonal offerings, house made waffle cones, and vegan flavors! What more could you ask for. We tried the vegan peanut butter chocolate, birthday cake berry (seasonal), and the vegan banana bread. Both vegan flavors were so yummy and you couldn't tell at all that they're vegan! read more

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After trying S&S years ago in San Diego and falling completely in love, I always try and make a special trip to their scoop shops when I am on the West Coast. I know I can order pints from their site to ship to me, but at $15/pint I tend to just enjoy it for the treat that it is IRL when I can. I think my ice cream palate (and the ice cream boutique ice cream scene in general) has come a long way since 2019 when I last had Salt and Straw, or this scoop shop was simply having an off day. Everything I tried lacked the knockout flavor punch I expected. What I used to think was cohesive and thoughtful now just seems a little experimental for experiments sake. I went with the salted malted cookie dough and snickerdoodle options. There were so few mix ins and such boring flavor profiles in both scoops that I actually ended up throwing away some of my $9 dish while walking SFs steep hills. This could be a case of way too high of expectations meeting reality, but I also do think something gets compromised in expansion. Overall - it was fine! It's a fine spot to get ice cream if you want to enjoy the amazing neighborhood and take a walk. I will stick to my local churners here in Philly-land when the ice cream cravings hit, but grateful for the team at this location for the samples and service. read more

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We were strolling through Hayes Valley on a Saturday evening. Great places to eat around there. They had live music in the streets too. Towards the end of the walk, we got hit with the smell of freshly made waffle cones. It smelled so good. We followed the smell to Salt & Straw. We noticed other people smelled it too because the place was getting pretty packed. It a cute spot with merch and ice cream. There's a security guard by the merch so it doesn't feel as approachable. I got in line. By the time I was called up, I didn't get to read the whole menu, but I ended up trying the one I wanted to get which was the coffee and nuts. It was so good I also tried the salted caramel ribbon and that was really good. A bit on the sweet Side. They'll let you sample a taste with these mini metal spoons. Then you drop it in a little spoon shoot when you're done. As they get your ice cream ready, they ask you to wait by the register to pay. The ice cream was so good and plentiful. We enjoyed it along the window inside. read more

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As always great rotation of monthly flavors and friendly, efficient staff I got the kid scoop size which was still plenty! Huckleberry Cornbread Pudding was nice and fruity with a bit of tart and texture from the cornbread. This was a well balanced ice cream Sampled these flavors: Goat Cheese Marionberry Habanero: you really have to enjoy the savory goat cheese flavor in the cold ice cream, then back of the taste has a little spicy heat Oshii Strawberry Pretzel: tasted too strong of cream cheese and not enough strawberry, but also was a bit too sweet for my palate read more

Salt & Straw - Huckleberry Cornbread Pudding - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've always wanted to try salt and straw so I was so excited to stop by today! It was AMAZING. We tried so many different samples to decide on what to get, and settled on the creepy crawly critters and the coffee and love nuts. Loved the crunch. The creepy crawly critters was just matched with candied bugs which tasted like nuts. So good. The coffee and love nuts was the perfect bitterness. Excited to come back and try their other fun flavors! read more

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We wanted something sweet after dinner and found this place. And OMG!!! The ice cream here is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! Finn and Andrew were what made my visit here better. So friendly and nice. We got to sample lots of ice cream and decided on Strawberry with balsamic. And I forgot the the of the other one but it had black licorice. Both tasted so yummy. I look forward to coming back to try some more ice-cream. read more

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This might be hot take but I didn't find Salt and Straw to be anything special. My friend and I came at on a Monday night and there were a decent amount of people here. Joey served us and let me try different flavors. I found a lot of them to be too potent or not enough flavor.. there was no in between. I got a split scoop and got potato chip cupcake flavor and the strawberry coconut sorbet. It was a good balance of too much (potato chip) vs not enough flavor (sorbet). read more

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Love!!! They have flagship flavors as well as a list of seasonal flavors, and they have a good mix of "more classic" v. really spunky flavors. They also have several vegan options. I ordered a single split scoop -- a vegan one with peanut butter, and a seasonal one (cornflakes with marionberry jam). It was like a cup of pb&j! They are also very generous with their samples, and I love that they use metal spoons. Definitely recommend a visit! read more

Salt & Straw - Split scoop - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Salt & Straw is definitely in discussion for one of the top ice cream spots in the city. They have really fun flavors and also a monthly menu that I can't help but try every time. Even with their monthly flavors, I tend to prefer some of their classics, like Honey Lavender. It's floral, not too sweet and really refreshing. The Hayes location is nestled in a nice area with benches outside that are perfect for people watching! read more

Salt & Straw - Pots of Gold & Rainbows Ice Cream Pint Chocolate Gooey Brownie Ice Cream Pint - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

I went to this location 2 days in a row and left with nothing. Yesterday there was one girl assisting customers and 2 people walking back and forth trying their best not to engage customers. I came for pints and the freezers were out of order so I had to wait to ask for items. No one ever came to help in time so I left. I returned today and still only one helper in sight, may have been the same girl. She was assisting with sample so I asked her about the flavors of pints I was looking for. She was very annoyed when answering and she said they didn't have the flavors. I would have let it go if the customer service was better. I'm a long time customer, I will go back to the location on Fillmore. They are more helpful there. read more

Their flavors are phenomenal, and the ice cream is incredibly creamy! You can't miss the olive oil ice cream--I get it every time I go, though I also tried a new flavor this time and loved it. Even though there's usually a line, it moves pretty quickly. read more

Salt & Straw - Olive oil and salted caramel - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Really a four+. Always interesting options and staff very patiently allows everyone to try as many as they'd like. Ice cream is super-rich and they always allow me to do the kids scoop. Always leave happy. read more

After grabbing food at The Bird, I couldn't resist stopping by Salt & Straw right next door for some ice cream. They never disappoint! I ended up with the Lavender Honey, which is my go to, after sampling a few other flavors which were also very good. What surprised me was that they let us do a split scoop in two cups! We were a little full from dinner so it was a nice surprise that they were so accommodating! The staff was super friendly and patient, even though we took our time trying a bunch of their creative flavors. If you're in the area, treat yourself to both The Bird and Salt & Straw. It's the perfect one-two punch of comfort food and dessert! read more

Salt & Straw - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love the flavors at Salt & Straw and this location in Hayes is perfect! Recently we stopped by during their summer pie series and I debated between the gruyere and tomato custard tart and wild berry pie flavors. Loved the flavor of the tomato pie which was super interesting and unique but ended up getting the more classic wild berry pie which was a great mix of sweet and tart with pie pieces mixed in. Such a great post-dinner treat! read more

Salt & Straw - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love the ice cream here. They are gracious about taste testing and friendly towards the kiddos. Happy to see they have merchandise again since last time they had nothing and we saw someone come in off the street and take a pint and walk out. The seasonal specials are an extra treat but the stable flavors are excellent. They keep it clean. Nice they use real metal spoons for the taste tests and my kids like to put them down the used test spoons down the chute. read more

Salt & Straw - July 2025 specials - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Salt & Straw is one of those places I get why people love--it just doesn't quite do it for me. The waffle cone smell wafting out the door? Genius. They've got the marketing game locked down, and their seasonal flavors are definitely eye-catching. But once I actually try the ice cream, the flavors either feel kind of "meh" or veer into "this is a little too weird for me" territory. I can appreciate their creativity, but it's not what I'm craving when I want great ice cream. That said, the location is perfect--right in the heart of Hayes Valley, so it's a fun stop while you're exploring the area. But in a city with so many incredible ice cream spots, this one doesn't make my personal top tier. I can appreciate it from afar, but I'll be heading elsewhere for my next scoop. read more

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I consider this one of those establishments which is too hyped up and also 'tries too hard' so ends up being hit or miss. Many flavors, in fact, probably the majority of flavors, are unique and sound interesting but arguably sometimes just taste too weird or downright not yummy. Their limited traditional flavors like chocolate and vanilla are solid. I guess if one is an adventurous type and or bored of the usual flavors, this would be a great place, but those who prefer the standard and or tried and true flavor combos may not find their menu a bit over the top. Luckily, they do allow samples, otherwise it would be difficult and possibly disastrous to commit to an entire serving (which is of course pricey as expected for SF, without trying first.) interior was clean and nice, with 4 stools for seating (there are benches outside as well). Service was friendly and prompt. read more

Salt & Straw - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

This was my first time there, and I must say that Salt & Straw has been added to my all-time favorite ice cream shops. Despite the long lines and the "can I try" tastings, the efficient staff keeps the line flowing. Even though I know everything is more pricey these days, it's good to have a place like this where the portions fit the cost. For my lactose intolerant peeps, they have excellent vegan options as well. BB read more

Salt and Straw is the best chain ice cream for me! Classic flavors are always done well (favorite is honey lavender), and the seasonal flavors are always so interesting! read more

Salt & Straw - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Now I know what rave is all about Salt & Straw. The moment you step your foot you're suddenly engulfed with that wonderful sweet smell which is so addictive. First, I ask to taste several ice cream offerings so I can settle which one wins me over. Servers are friendly, patient and fast in spite of people in line. Since it's fall season they have pumpkin and apple inspired ice cream creation. But since a chocolate lover I decided to get Chocolate gooey brownie in a cup. The flavor is so blissfully sweet delicious you can literally taste chocolate and brownie mashed up in a cute cup no nasty aftertaste. My sister also loves her coffee ice cream. Hey Salt & Straw you won our hearts out loud!!! read more

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Got the split scoop of the Great Candycopia and the Jack o' Lantern Pumpkin Bread. It was basically two full scoops! Both flavors were delicious: the pumpkin was perfectly spiced and the candycopia creamy and crunchy. It's nice that they offer unlimited samples and bonus points for their cool reusable sampling spoon set up. read more

Salt & Straw - The great candycopia and jack o' lantern pumpkin bread - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of my favorite ice cream places! Wish they had this in Chicago. I sampled the honey lavender and instantly fell in love!! I typically don't like lavender because it tends to taste artificial but this one was very light and refreshing. I also tried the pear & blue cheese. Equally as amazing. I didn't love for the blue cheese pieces but I didn't hate it either. read more

Salt & Straw - Honey lavender and pear & blue cheese - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

I just got home from treating myself to a nice and cold ice cream. The mint chocolate chip ice cream I had was excellent. It was nice and cold going down. The service was very friendly and the overall ambiance of the place was very nice for an ice cream place. I can see myself coming back here again someday. 5 stars read more

Salt & Straw - Mint chocolate chip ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

The ice cream was great, I tried some weird chocolate malted potato chip flavor and some other random one (forgot which flavor). It was quite good with a good dark chocolate main flavor, but the flavor was a tad bit salty for me. The flavors weren't my favorite but I do like trying their seasonal special flavors when they rotate them. Our server was great though and even though we asked for a split scoop he gave practically a double scoop. read more

Salt & Straw - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

The Salt & Straw empire just keeps growing and growing thanks to their second location in the city of San Francisco and one in a neighborhood that truly knows what a delicious sweet treat really means. Located on the corner of Hayes and Laguna Streets in what is still a relatively new condominium complex in the trendy Hayes Valley neighborhood, Salt & Straw blends perfectly in a neighborhood that has a variety of shops, restaurants and even other ice cream shops that are thriving thanks to the theatre area being mere blocks away. Also adding to the neighborhood's overall pastiche is Salt & Straw's well-known exotic seasonal ice cream flavors made with locally sourced ingredients from their home state of Oregon which is churned to perfection thanks to their team's ability to max out the ice cream's butterfat content which gives their ice cream a more lush texture. Their ice cream just tastes a little different, and thanks to the continually rotating menu, it keeps both loyal and new customers coming back for more and more! I have previously been to Salt & Straw's other location on the peninsula in the Bay Area region and have walked around the Hayes Valley neighborhood a number of times looking for a sweet treat post shopping or dining. Thankfully my trusty Yelp app helped alert me to this second location in the city being open one sunny weekend afternoon that I happen to be running errands in the neighborhood, and what better way to satiate my sweet craving than to see what Salt & Straw had to offer on this particular visit. Walking in, I was surprised to see a lack of any customers, as practically all of the other locations that I have been to have been packed with ice cream lovers waiting to get their free samples with their metal spoons that customers conveniently return through a hole in their countertop. My first visit here occurred around the Halloween season, the Limited Edition Flavors had a number of options that combined various candy flavors and their slow-churned ice cream. After sampling a few flavors, I determined that their Great Candycopia which was made with salted butterscotch ice cream mixed with homemade Kit Kats, Reeses, Snickers, and Health Bar pieces. It was the butterscotch flavor that always does it for me with its rich and sweet creaminess that comes with every lick and bite, when combined with some of my favorite candy treats, it makes for the perfect flavor profile. Of course no visit to Salt & Straw goes without a return visit, especially when there was no line the first time I ventured here, so I was back months later this time with friends after enjoying a dinner nearby. The Limited Edition Flavors menu now had more flavors geared towards the winter season in which we arrived, and I was able to try both their Marionberry Oatmeal Cobbler and Coconut Cake & Pineapple Jam flavors. There was something about a third flavor, their Bananas Foster with Candied Pecans, whose goal is to recreate a signature flavor of New Orleans by simmering ripe bananas, dark rum, brown sugar, and spices into a rich caramel. After being drizzled into a banana-infused coconut cream and mixing in crunchy bites of candied pecans helped to add a touch of nutty bitterness. The perfect scoop of ice cream on a sugar cone for the still reasonable price of $6.75 per scoop which shows that even with the price of ingredients going up exponentially even since my last visit Salt & Straw is keeping things grounded with their special ice cream scoops made with real ingredients and earnestness. Here's to hoping that their expansion continues throughout the Bay Area for many more years to come! read more

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Good ice cream but waffle cone was hard and stale. Service at the cashier was not very good. Probably will not be coming back to get the overpriced ice cream with less than desirable service. read more

Salt & Straw is one of my favorite places to get ice cream here in the city! Ice Cream: I've been to this and other locations and the texture of their ice cream is really unbeatable (I love chewy ice cream that has a bite). The saltiness also makes the ice cream taste extra sweet. Although some of their flavors, especially on their monthly menu series, can be a hit or miss, there's always something to like! My Favorite Flavors: My favorite year-round flavors are their Chocolate Gooey Brownie (perfect for chocolate-lovers like me) and their Peanut Butter Brittle Caramel Fudge (you can't even tell it's vegan). As for my favorite seasonal ice cream, it's hands-down the Huckleberry Cornbread Pudding (tastes like a berry crumble made with cornbread)! This time, my friend and I got the peanut butter brittle caramel fudge and their strawberry tres leches (one of their May seasonal flavors). Cones: Their waffle cones are made fresh in-house and are always so crispy! They sometimes also have a seasonal waffle cone, like their pumpkin-spice one in the fall or more recently, their salted brownie waffle cone. They also have sugar cones or you can simply get your scoop in a cup. Service: Salt & Straw can be really busy and often has a line going out the door. However, the staff have always been so friendly, quick, and helpful! There was one time when my scoop slid off my cone and on the ground right when I started eating. I awkwardly went up to the staff, and before I said anything, the staff working at the register so sweetly offered to give me another scoop. Definitely do yourself a favor and try their ice creams if you haven't already! read more

Salt & Straw - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

As I do not eat dairy, it's always extra impressive when an ice cream store nails non-dairy options. Their non-dairy flavors are always the most decadent and fun, sometimes experimental, flavors to try. Most recently, I tried their Strawberry Coconut Water which tastes just like a strawberry milkshake in the most amazing way. Love love! read more

Salt & Straw - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Conveniently located close to us in Hayes Valley, walk there on a hot day and the staff is nice, service is fast, love how you can try as many flavors as you want before deciding and it's nice how the flavors rotate so you have a chance to always try something new. I'm obsessed with their new salted waffle brownie cone, been there couple times this past month with my kids & enjoy our ice cream at the Patricia's Green park or walk along Hayes whenever they close the streets on the weekends read more

Amazing ice cream!! Deliciously creamy, with great flavors (both classic & new flavors that get updated). Last month there was a series of vegan (dairy free) ice cream that tasted so much like regular ice cream that we couldn't tell the difference. This month they've been replaced... please bring them back! read more

Amazing customer service with being so patient and accommodating with all my sample request. The ice cream quality is my personal favorite in the city. They have new flavor each seasons to bring locals back for more surprises. You can order your ice cream to a milkshake and other options. I would recommend the "split single scoop" it's plenty for a grown adult and two. Since it's mostly real ice cream it does melt faster than the generic store bought ones. So get extra napkins in case. The shop is in the lively neighborhood and the facility is pretty clean. read more

Salt & Straw - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a truly unique ice cream experience. The flavors are super enticing and unlike any other shop. This is not the ice cream shop for people who want the typical ice cream selection. They have unique flavor combinations that showcase things like cornbread, goat cheese, and olive oil! I sampled just a few before ultimately selecting the Cinnamon Snickerdoodle. It had chunks of cookie pieces in it and the flavor was absolutely addicting. I enjoyed my sample taste of the honey lavender as well. They give you the choice of a cup, cake cone, or waffle cone. You can even get multiple scoops of different ice creams if you'd like. Service through the line was quick and they were getting fairly busy. But the staff does well at helping you sample flavors and choose what truly speaks to you. The shop was super cute and right off Hayes St, which is a popular strip in San Francisco. I wish I had a location near me in Florida. This place is too good! read more

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