This is my favorite dessert spot in SF, hands down. It's arguably better than Mitchell's, even though they serve Mitchell's ice cream, because it usually has a much shorter line and it's just so cute and old-timey that it feels like a soda fountain from the 50's. The folks behind the counter are always incredibly nice and surprisingly patient, especially considering they take most of the orders from indecisive children like mine... There's a really lovely little bench swing in the back that's great for keeping kids busy or for photos. There's also a party room in the back that's great I've not yet seen but I plan to book it for one of my kids' birthday parties sometime soon. If you're near West Portal and want ice cream, fudge, or old school novelty candy (including Pez) this is DEFINITELY the place. read more

Went to Shaw's after dinner with friends for a little sweet treat for dessert. The workers were very friendly and accommodating to our sample requests, and were very generous with the scoops! They serve Mitchell's ice cream, which I thought was pretty cool. The business has been around for a long time, so you can see the early diner kind of vibes around the store. It was also nicely decorated for Halloween. Besides ice cream, they also sell lots of candy! I ordered a Single Scoop with Thin Mint and Toasted Almond ice cream. It was great, my friends and I sat down enjoying their ice cream while catching up on life. There's plenty of seating, so we were able to sit for awhile. I enjoy visiting businesses that have been around for so long, so it was nice to visit this place for the first time! read more

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Love this adorable little, old school candy store. It's been around for almost 100 years if you could believe that! It did have a lovely remodel about 5 years ago. I brought my son here for the first time and his eyes lit up. Hell, so did mine! I am a candy-holic and this place serves up some delicious treats. From gummies to chocolate, to ice cream and fudge.. This place has all your sugary needs. Added bonus, they serve Mitchell's, and have my favorite flavor, chocolate caramel crackle!!! THEE BEST!! If you don't know, now you do! Your welcome. The young lady working today was SO nice and helpful. Thank you! FYI, They also offer private parties in their back room. They have different packages with one including candy-making, pizza, and ice cream! Ummm.. YES PLEASE! If that weren't enough, you could even have your own ice cream social and they can come to you with their ice cream cart. Love this! This place gives me old skool, nostalgic ice cream parlor vibes and I love that. Perfect little sweet spot. read more

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IMHO Shaw's is right next door to Sushi Sheng where we had dinner, so it was very convenient to stop in afterward for an ice cream dessert! The last time I was here may have been 50 years ago. I don't remember much except for the pink striped awning, pink decor and checkered floor. You can't help but smile when you enter and see candy galore and display cases of candy, fudge, and ice cream. While the family was choosing their Mitchell's ice cream flavors for their pint purchases, I sat in the big swing in the back! I asked Noemi, the friendly ice cream scooper, if they had my favorite chocolate candy, non-pareils. Indeed, they did! I left with a small bag for $5.50. Will we return? You bet! read more

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Shaw's has it all, fudge, Mitchell's ice cream, drinks, merch. This was my first time here and definitely not my last time. I got the double size of Oreo and Strawberry. The portions are great. You can't go wrong with any of the fudge and it's made in house! Service was nice and friendly. Street parking read more

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When news first broke that the original Shaws was going to be closing its doors, I was legitimately bummed out. For me, it's always a shame when a longtime business shutters, but even more so when it's a spot I used to frequent when I was a kid! So, you can imagine how stoked I was when I heard that not only was a new owner going to be coming in to take on the space, but that they were going to keep just about everything about this place the same! If you ever visited the original Shaws, this place will look and feel more than a little familiar. From their signage, to their decor, to their range of offerings, so much of this place is just like its predecessor. Most importantly, of course, their offerings are no different from before either. While most folks, like me, mainly stop in for a scoop (or three) of their Mitchell's ice cream, Shaws is actually a candy shop, selling a variety of housemade fudges, chocolates, and confections along with candies from both well-known and lesser-known brands, like Tootsie Roll Pops, PEZ, and Nerds. -- GRASSHOPPER PIE ICE CREAM Despite how there are so many newer ice cream creations and flavors out there, this continues to rank as one of my favorites anywhere. The mint chocolate chip, Oreo, and fudge complement each other very well and the ice cream itself is so smooth and creamy - DELICIOUS! -- ESPRESSO TOFFEE CRUNCH ICE CREAM On the rare, RARE occasion that I don't get the Grasshopper Pie, this is what I typically get instead. The ice cream has a nice espresso taste to it with a good amount of toffee bits thrown in. Yet, much like the Grasshopper Pie, it's still not overly sweet either. -- DARK CHOCOLATE CARAMEL WITH SEA SALT...about $1 for my piece ($32 per pound) A worker mentioned this is her favorite candy here and I get it. While it was initially tough to bite (cold), it was perfect once it warmed up. The caramel was rich, smooth, not too sweet, and well complemented by the chocolate's bitterness and the bits of sea salt. -- ENGLISH TOFFEE WITH DARK CHOCOLATE - $3 for my piece ($32 per pound) This was terrific! The toffee had a nice, buttery flavor to it and a really good consistency - slightly thick, but not impossibly hard to crack. The nuts on the outside were great as well, but I do wonder if this might've been better with milk chocolate for some added sweetness. -- DUBAI CHOCOLATE...$7 Ehh. My least favorite thing I've tried, but the best Dubai chocolate I've had (I'm just not a fan of it/fudge). The chocolate portion was decent, albeit very stiff, while the chopped filo added some texture. That said, the pistachio portion felt really subtle. Along with how great their sweet treats are, the workers are just as awesome. Each time I've been here, they've always been super welcoming and it's cool how they'll chat it up with regulars and their kids, which adds to Shaws' small town/local charm (and that of West Portal at-large). Plus, it's awesome how they have a backroom space that you can rent for parties and to do activities, like candy making! Looking back at my review for the original Shaws, I'm surprised that I only gave it four stars. Not that it matters at this point, but if I had to guess, I would've bet good money I gave five. Also, I know some of my fellow Yelpers have dinged Shaws for not making their own ice cream, but I'm fine with it since A) they're a CANDY shop and B) coming here is far more convenient than heading to Mitchell's, unless I'm looking for a flavor they don't offer here (they usually have 15-20 of them). Not to mention the fact that I can also pick up some other sweets while supporting the newest iteration of one of my childhood favorites! FOUR AND A HALF STARS rounded up. read more

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It was a great treat after Caliber down the street. It was to our surprise that they serve some Mitchell's ice cream. But a lot of the flavors on the board were not out because they wanted to finish the other flavors first which was a bummer. One girl was working and was super friendly and patient. It was a quick trip, but ice cream is always a treat! read more

Pros: friendly service, good unwrapped chocolates Con: The s'mores bar tasted really old and crumbled all over the place when biting into it. Will not buy anything with that label again. L read more

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This candy and ice cream shop has been around for decades! It's filled with candy, fudge, truffles, ice cream, and so much more. We ordered ice cream--you can't go wrong with Mitchell's Ice Cream. The shop was adorned with holiday decor that would lift anyone's spirits. The two staff members were kind and engaging. I hope they continue to serve the West Portal neighborhood for years to come! read more

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What a great neighborhood spot for ice cream. I can't remember the last time I was here, but it definitely brought back childhood memories. It gave you a classic ice cream shop vibe--neon signs, black and white checkered flooring.... The ice cream smooth and creamy. They serve ice cream from Mitchell's, another local favorite I used to go. I had the macapuno (coconut) and it was delightful. Great coconut flavor, nothing artificial. Such a great place for ice cream! read more

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Shaws is a great place to grab dessert after El Toreador hehe I appreciate that you can add malt powder to your scoops of ice cream! Subsequently, my current favorite flavor is the chocolate crackle. Mmmmm I will say the cookies and cream is one of the best in the game. Only knocking off a star for the price point. A scoop of ice cream is getting wildly pricy read more

Friendly service, delicious ice cream and such a cute store with lots of candy options, full of nostalgia! I ordered thin mint and espresso toffee crunch - both so good! The kid size was plenty for me. read more

Ice cream - yes! Candy - yes! Swing for kids to hang out at a candy story - yes! Always a treat, a great gift opportunity. An SF institution! Try the insanely good truffles. Totally worth it. Staff will even kindly wrap your purchase. Don't forget to leave a tip. read more

Just went to ice cream here and had the best customer service. Young man, red head with a hat! He was so kind to us and everyone who came in. It was a little shocking (in a good way) when you're expecting a young ice cream shop worker to be a typical teenager and not a great conversationalist but he was lovely! read more

This is one of my favorite places for a sweet tooth . They have all kinds of sweet treats here. I am so glad they have Mitchell ice cream with great flavors like Mango. There is lots of candy here for all occasions. A fun atmosphere. Shaws since 1931 has been a good San Francisco neighbor, with sweet treats in lots of different flavor. read more

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I popped in with my 7 year old daughter on a Monday afternoon and had a great experience! The staff member who greeted us was warm and friendly, and proactively offered us ice cream and chocolate samples, which I really appreciated. My daughter enjoyed her Mitchell's grasshopper pie ice cream, and we found the space bright and festive! We look forward to returning. read more

The kids who work the weekends are pros at scooping! They clearly have a great manager who provides clear instruction and guidance because the kids always greet when people enter the shop, are patient with multi generational families, and do it all cheerfully and confidently. Love that this staple of my childhood continues to thrive for another generation. read more

We visited Shaws on a hot weekend. There was a short line of customers waiting to get their cold treats. There was only one worker, but she was friendly and efficient. They serve Mitchell's ice cream, a San Francisco homemade brand. Yumm!!! We'll go back again read more

Super cute inside for the holidays and delicious ice cream and snacks! We got the grasshopper pie (mint ice cream with fudge, chocolate chips and oreos) and the almond dark chocolate brittle. Yum! read more

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Shawna's is what I think of when I think of a candy store. They are a less commercialized version of See's giving their shop a more intimate feel. read more

Independent store with chocolate, ice cream and more. I came to use a gift card and it's a nice little store in the west portal neighborhood. read more

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This is such a cute shop! Felt like a dream to walk inside. You get the colorful chocolate confections and you have ice cream selections to choose from. I opted for a sundae and took home some toffee and turtles. The sundae was delicious! I love Mitchell's ice cream, so it was nice that they use that here. It was such a delectable sundae. The chocolate was also very good. The toffee is delicious! I believe they charge $20 a pound or so but it may vary per variety of candy. Would come back here again! Great place for dessert. read more

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Was craving some ice cream, figured we try this place and they did not disappoint, very good. Only downside was parking but that is the City, not their creation. So be prepared, well worth that little inconvenience read more

We very much enjoyed walking in on a Friday for dessert. The young lady that helped us was very pleasant and had wonderful customer service! Classic American ice cream parlor vibes! read more

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Wonderful place to host a party, with excellent, helpful staff that are great with kids, a nice large party room with great light, and fun projects! Thank you to Diana and her team for a wonderful time. Such a gem of a business in the heart of West Portal. read more

I went in for fudge and saw FLIES crawling all over the pieces. Why is all the other candies in sealed cabinet's but the fudge is out in the open?? I left buying nothing. Shaw's please consider also putting your fudge in a container as well and I will reverse my review and become a returning customer again. Unfortunately I cannot come back until I know this has been fixed. read more

This place is super cute. One word chocolate covered gummy bears need I say more. The hubby and I have been finding our ourselves in the Portola area more frequently than usual. You can't miss the place. The candy cane colored awning will draw you in! They have prepackaged candies. They go for $3 a bag or 5 for $13 They also carry Mitchell's ice cream. Perfect place for sweets tooth lovers such as myself. read more

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i tried the strawberry ice cream which was very yummy. it's a cute little neighborhood store!

Got to love an old school institution like Shaws. Great ice cream and candy, and just a cute vibe.

I'm so happy this place reopened! My son and I used to frequent Shaws when it was under the previous owners and we loved it there. The new owner remodeled the whole store and it's absolutely adorable. We love going here to get our sugar fix. They also sell Mitchell's ice cream. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. read more

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Amazing selection of ice cream flavors. Love it. One of my favorite places to go in my neighborhood.

I needed to buy bulk gift cards for the kid's classmates. Unfortunately, the online option only lets you buy one gift card at a time. Yes, you have to enter your cc number multiple times. After talking to Diana, I came into the store and she helped me enter the e-cards into the system and billed it to one transaction. All the e-cards were sent directly to my email so it was waiting there for me to distribute. Contactless and easy. Store has a lot of candy to choose from. I bought a box of truffles for about $18. I didn't buy the fudge but it was ginormous. Store is clean and staff is friendly. Do drop by for a treat! read more

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This brought back childhood memories of the Shaw's in Millbrae! Very excited to see this store open up in West Portal with a cute nostalgic remodel! It's adorable! I took my mother in law here, and we were like proverbial "kids in a candy shop"!! Huge smiles on our faces, pointing at everything! Admiring all the flavors of ice cream and checking out all the different types of candy. It's a happy feeling we need more of! We eventually got ice cream cones--but what i REALLY wanted were peppermint molasses chews! I remember buying them at Shaw's when i was a kid. My all time favorite candy! Unfortunately they said they don't make it anymore!! Boo Hoo! If Shaws decides to make molasses chews again--I promise to come down every week to buy it! read more

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Cutesy ice cream parlor, been around for a while. Very colorful and always up to date with different themes and holidays inside. The service is quick and super efficient. The fudge tastes artificial, but you can never go wrong with the ice cream. read more

This place smells amazing! Ice cream was rich and creamy. Candy selection is grand with so much to choose from. The staff were welcoming and friendly with great customer service. Would highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

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Love love love how this ice cream shop is in my neighborhood! Love how I don't have to go all the way to Mitchell's because Shaw's serves them all! Inside is so vibrant with with neon lights and homemade fudge/candies. We ordered the grasshopper pie and coconut. Also sampled the ube, Thai tea, cookies n cream. Love the variety of delicious flavors. Price was reasonable for ice cream in the city. read more

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Diana Z.: Just a note to request that your employees be made aware that leaving the floor when customers are present is a no-no. I was checking the goods (I hadn't been in since the reopening under new ownership) & was keen to buy a wee packet of black licorice (it looked a lot like the Panda brand, fyi) when both employees silently walked past me. I turned to see them going through the door at the back of Shaw's. The door shut behind them leaving me in the store alone. I put the licorice packet down & left. Shaw's is a cute store with a welcoming display/set-up, but could use a bit more thoughtfulness/communication on the part of the staff. I can't believe I have to type this, but DON'T leave the shop floor unattended, Shaw's employees. Meh: Lady Falcon filter coffee sitting in an urn Yay: Mitchell's ice-cream read more

A WP gem. I love that they returned many years ago. So happy they're a neighborhood staple.

This candy shop has been here since I was a kid! It's done a great job staying trendy (see the furry swing for the 'gram) while at the same time being that candy shop you remember as a kid. The truffles and fudges are my favorite. They also serve Mitchell's ice cream and milk shake. I'm so glad they're around and hopefully will be around for generations! read more

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Have been here twice in the past month or so and it's an awesome place!! Great desserts and great service !!