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4.6 (73 reviews)
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Linda M.

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!

Kathy L.

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!

Juan V.

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.

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Nina S.

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!

Erich L.

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.

Natalie M.

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.

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Vivian A.

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!

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Thank you, Nina we are glad you enjoyed your visit!

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Thank you for stopping in, Erich! Hope to see you again soon!

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thank you, Natalie. So glad you enjoyed it!

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

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8 months ago

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

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

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

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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 !!

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Ice cream is Mitchell's (the have a variety of favors including a cast of standbys and rotating guest flavors).

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