The staff is super nice and helpful! You can smell the fresh baked cookies from outside the store. Can't go wrong with ice cream and cookies. Order a cookie sandwich ($10.50), mixed or match cookie flavors, so I got macadamia nut and limited pistachios cookie. The sandwich was quite sweet, but that's dessert. Cookies were soft and chewy, it was slightly messy to eat as a sandwich, but it was delicious. Ice cream is creamy, but for one scoop of just ice cream, it is quite expensive for one scoop ($7.50) though. Overall, great service and good place to get cookies rather than ice cream or sandwich. read more

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The Baked Bear is a great spot to grab a late night snack. They're open late and offer a unique sweet dessert which is perfect after a dinner in the City. They offer a variety of bottom and top cookies and brownies. You can mix and match if you'd like. Lots of different ice cream options and they can also warm it up for you- I highly recommend that! The toppings are what you'd expect- I went with M&M minis. It was about $39 for three ice cream sandwiches. Although they are always busy, the service is fast. There are a few high top tables & chairs if you prefer to enjoy your snack inside. read more

I've both ordered takeout and eaten in-store at this location of The Baked Bear. I definitely think in-store is a better experience and higher value. I like that they have vegan options for both the ice cream and cookies since I'm lactose intolerant. While I could take a lactaid pill to eat a small amount of regular ice cream, it's more convenient and comfortable to be able to enjoy treats stress-free. I came here on NYE before watching the fireworks, and it was popping. The line extended outside, and it was a bit of a wait but not too bad. The scooper who helped me was friendly and attentive to my vegan request and made sure I was taken care of. All the seats were filled, but there was some room to stand in the back of the store next to the blue neon lit sign, which was nice to be able to enjoy our ice cream cookie sandwiches inside and avoid going back out in the rain and ending up with soggy cookies. read more

The Baked Bear - vegan chocolate chip ice cream cookie sandwich - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

I got a sandwich with the two vegan cookies and ice cream and it was delicious! I am so grateful they had vegan options. read more

The Baked Bear - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Hole in the wall dessert spot that has fresh cookies and brownies and ice cream! I opted for a cookie sandwich and I didn't go wrong with my choice. A good place to stop after dinner, it does get packed but definitely worth the wait! read more

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Ice cream in San Francisco on a hot day? Yes. Ice cream in San Francisco when it's cold? Somehow hits a little better. I was out grabbing dinner in Chinatown and was craving something sweet and realized I was close to The Baked Bear. This had been on my list for so long and I was so excited to finally try it. First, the location is prime. Great location. The offerings were a lot and I enjoyed the variety. I grabbed ice cream (the blue Cookie Monster?) and sugar cookies and made my way back home. When I got home I took a bite of the cookie and it wasn't the best. I decided to put it in the oven and give it more of a crunch. When it was done I decided instead of an ice cream sandwich, I would just crumble it on top. I thought it was alright. The cookies didn't have flavor for me but maybe that's the point because of the ice creams? Not sure but will be back to try something else soon! read more

The Baked Bear - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's been a while since I've came here. The lady working was so energetic and excited to take the order. I got a scoop of bear batter and my friend also got bear batter on a cone. It taste and has the texture of a cookie dough. Really liked it read more

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Perfect little dessert spot next to some great north beach restaurants! Loved their variety of cookies and ice cream flavors to choose from. You get to pick a different cookie flavor for each side of the ice cream sandwich and it comes with a heaping scoop of ice cream inside, that you can then warm up for the perfect melty experience read more

The Baked Bear - Cookie sandwich - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

As someone who typically goes for cheap grocery store ice cream, the ice cream here reminds me of ice cream could be! We got a 2 scoop cup on a rainy day, perfect ice cream weather for me because I hate melty ice cream. The flavors we got were Strawberry Shortcake and Cookies and Cream. The ice cream was sooo creamy and tastes so good! You actually taste the flavor. I've been to shops where their ice cream just tastes like milk with a essence of flavor. We got a seat at the windowsill looking out to the street and just sat and enjoyed. While there, a lot of tourists walked past and doubled back for ice cream. I felt like a live advertisement xD. The ice cream here is a bit pricier but I would stop by every so often for a treat. read more

The Baked Bear - Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cookies and Cream Ice Cream - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Gluten-Free Treat [San Francisco CA] Baked Bear is known for their custom ice cream sandwiches but we just wanted ice-cream to share while waiting to hop on the Big Bus Tour. We were lucky that the shop wasn't busy so service was fast. This location is in Chinatown on Columbus Avenue and if on the Big Bus Tour it is at Stop #3. It'll drop you right in front of it. We shared a cup of the Vegan Chocolate Chip. We asked for sliced almond topping and we were given a generous heap... it was delicious and not too sweet. Inside were some high table seating and they also have a couple of round bistro tables outside. Definitely a place to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. Friendly customer service. Review #3848 read more

The Baked Bear - 07.26.25 Vegan Chocolate Chip - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

the baked bear is one of my all time favorite ice cream shops but its probably gonna be my favorite now just because of the customer service!! i had placed an order for a brownie sandwich and i realized i accidentally ordered the gluten free/vegan one which i did not know until after i placed it. ( i didnt even know they had those options which is great but its not what i wanted ) . i called and finally the sweetest person ever answered!! Her name is emma, she was so kind in checking to see if it was possible before the dasher arrived and she made sure to fix that for me which i so appreciate. i was so scared to be denied the request but she made me so relieved after knowing it was being taken care of. thank you so much emma !! read more

Late night dessert options are really a thing in North Beach, but after a lovely dinner, my dining companions and I were determined to keep the night going -- and our sweet tooth lead us to The Baked Bear. Despite being a national chain, it was the only option open until midnight (and until 1AM on the weekends), but was also conveniently located across the street. We lucked out and beat the lines (#1), grabbing a table before a massive post-dinner crowd showed up. While a line managed to snake around the door, I managed to order a few hot cookies ($13 for half dozen) and some ice cream cookie / brownie sandwiches ($10/11). Overpriced? Yes. But also the kind of indulgence / craving we wanted from a late-night sugar rush. The cookies are soft, warm, and borderline dangerous: they're a little too easy to devour. Chocolate chip is a reliable go-to but the cookie monster, gooey butter cake, white chocolate macadamia nut, and snickerdoodle all held their own. I keep it simple with the ice cream, usually opting for old-fashioned vanilla, but the mint chip, mud pie, bear batter, and cookie dough are strong contenders if one is looking to mix it up. Seasonal flavors should also be considered, but be sure to ask for samples. The staff is young, upbeat., and clearly used to handling the North Beach nightlife crowd -- ranging from bar-hopping drunkards, post-dinner gluttons (#2), and the occasional gentleman's club cool-down crew. They're quick to keep the line moving and somehow keep the place from becoming a zoo. One last tip: When asked if one would like to warm up the cookie, the answer should always be an emphatic and enthusiastic, "YES." __________ (#1) Which for others turned into a near 20 minute wait. (#2) Guilty. read more

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What an experience! We had a special 11 year old birthday to celebrate and as he was away from his mom and sister, we wanted to do something special for him and FaceTime them in for celebrations. The Baked Bear is located right off of the Nob Hill neighborhood and was the perfect choice. He was so surprised walking in and totally overwhelmed by the idea of creating his own ice cream sandwich. They have so many options and the worker was super great about explaining every step and every option. She was patient with his excitement and quick with making all 3 sandwiches so we could eat together. Even better, they have gluten free/vegan cookies and ice cream, A plus for me! It's a small spot, but perfect for a sweets pop in. I definitely recommend this, both for the experience and the delicious treat. read more

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Got the vanilla ice cream with snickerdoodle and confetti. Ice cream was just okay but snickerdoodle was baked perfectly and was great balance of crispy and chewy. read more

Not meaning to throw shade, but it's basically JUST ice cream and cookies. You're paying a high prices for something that didn't necessarily stand out as special for me. The place is busy, but the service is quick. read more

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As far as late night dessert spots go, The Baked Bear was exactly what my friend and I wanted. We had just finished a work dinner and wanted something a little sweet. After looking up some nearby spots, we stumbled onto the fact that The Baked Bear was still open. So off we went! And what we found was design-your-own ice cream sandwiches!!! There were several cookies to choose from, along with brownies, and lots of ice cream flavors. I went with the chocolate chip cookie and cookie dough ice cream combo! We didn't have to wait long for our ice cream creations. They were large portions, lots of sweet treat goodness. Would definitely go back! read more

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The baked bear is a great dessert go to in San Francisco! This location is the only one I've been to but I definitely dont feel the need to try other locations. Stumbled upon this location after eating near Chinatown and was pleasantly surprised. The cookies are made very fresh and served warm and they have some unique flavors! Their ice cream is also delicious with various flavors as well! I recommend the cookie butter cookie and ice cream and the monster! The staff here is also so friendly and nice! Will keep coming back! read more

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Went to a very decadent dinner nearby but didn't quite feel like I had gotten the sweet treat ending I craved so I wandered over here with a friend for a proper dessert. I ended up The person before me ordered a brownie ice cream sandwich and as I watched them warm up the brownies I knew I had to do the same (few things make me happier than a warm brownie!). So I ordered the same with the caramel pretzel fudge ice cream in the middle. I'm not sure if warming it up is something you have to ask for but I had to ask the clerk to do so. No biggie but if you have your heart set on that just make sure you pay attention or just ask it to begin with. The sandwich itself was delicious. Very sweet but perfectly fudgey. I also thought the price, given the massive portion (two brownies and essentially two scoops of ice cream), was quite fair at $11.95. It's easily something you can split amongst two people. Pints run around $13 each which is about what the going rate for gourmet ice cream is these days. Vegan and gluten free options do run considerably more expensive but it is cool they offer it. read more

The Baked Bear - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friend wanted to grab an ice cream before we went home, and The Baked Bear was one that we found that was open late. Parking was limited, but we got lucky and found street parking nearby after driving around for five minutes. They had nice signs inside and a cute polar bear on the wall. They had a few tables and chairs inside to eat and enjoy the ice cream. I ordered a Hot fudge sundae with cookie dough ice cream and a brownie. The brownie was fresh and chewy, but it was a bit too sweet for me. The cookie dough ice cream was great. It wasn't too sweet, and it's rich and creamy. The ice cream was filling, but it was a nice treat to end the night. Service was great too. Only one person was working that night, but she was quick and multitasked to fulfill everyone's orders. The line got long, but everyone was patient. Overall, we enjoyed our visit to The Baked Bear. I will definitely come back here again the next time I visit the City. read more

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Review #898 Posted on 7.1.25 We came here for some ice cream on Saturday the 28th. This place is right on Columbus Ave seconds away from all the action, & near Little Italy. The cookies were fresh, and they had some different choices for cookies & different choices for ice cream, better than your run of the mill basic stuff. You can order the cookies by 1, 1/2 dozen, dozen. You can get ice cream in a cup, on a cone, or build your own cookie & ice cream sandwich. Cool spot worth trying. read more

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I stopped by for a quick dessert. Seems ice cream sandwich is the most popular item here. Cookie monster and chocolate chip cookies were my cookies. Mud pie was the choice of ice cream. Sandwich was really good. read more

The Baked Bear - Ice cream sandwich - cookie monster and chocolate chip cookies with a scoop of mud pie - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

The baked bear is always so good and I think it's my favorite ice cream sandwich spot currently. I got some butter cookie thing and I forgot what flavor ice cream I got but it was really good. The sandwich is also big so it's good value. read more

Fun cookies ..years ago ..visited sometimes ..drink cookies ..nice late night midnight hang out with view read more

The Baked Bear - Cookie monster google says what time is this what day is that saturday midnight ...cookies and ice cream..didi reese - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

OK so I love my sweets, and particularly have an affinity for ice cream and cookies. So this just made things perfect for me and the perfect place to try. First, I went to Sam's for a fantastic burger then came here for dessert and wow, they are good. I would highly recommend coming here and trying it. The service was prompt and the ambiance has an ice cream parlor feel to it. I definitely plan to come back. read more

The Baked Bear - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very great, staff was very friendly and kind. The cookie are very sweet and tasty. The ice cream is very good, kinda weird to get it heated up but I worked very good. The atmosphere was very pleasant. read more

The Baked Bear - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

I just had dinner in Chinatown and was looking for something sweet in the area, and I'm so glad I saw The Baked Bear on Yelp! I got the cookie sandwich with gooey butter cake and Cookie Monster flavors, and the ice cream is bear batter and it was all amazing! The gooey butter cake was one of the best things I've tasted in a while, it was so soft and chewy and flavorful! The Cookie Monster having white chocolate, Oreos, and cookie crisps are all things I love as well! And the ice cream was really good too. The staff who helped us was SUPER friendly and kind throughout the experience, letting us sample multiple flavors and helping me pick options since it was my first time there. I honestly can't wait to go back to SF so I can go to Baked Bear again! I'd highly recommend read more

The Baked Bear - Ice cream cookie sandwich Top: Gooey Butter Cake Bottom: Cookie Monster Ice Cream: Bear Batter - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Craving some ice cream, we found this spot where you can customize your ice cream sandwiches. They have cookie sandwiches, brownie sandwiches, combo sandwiches (cookie & brownie), and vegan cookie sandwiches. We got the combo sandwich and asked for it not to be toasted. The sandwich turned out to hold together well, and tasted good! read more

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Always great cookies and brownies after a night out or bar hopping. Great selection of ice cream and toppings, though next time i would skip on the fudge because its not great consistency and flavor. On the other hand, their banana cookies and raspberry ice cream is the best combination ever. We went back here for that while its still in season! read more

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The inside of this place is peak sweet treat times. I can't stop thinking about the woman behind the counter smiling at everyone who walked in, patiently waiting for their order after a warm, "What would you like today?" Though my ice cream was cold, my heart was warm! My partner was craving ice cream, and I wanted a brownie, so we got a brownie bowl! The brownie was a bit too uniform for my taste, and didn't have any crispy-gooey variance. It was a nice contrast with the raspberry crumble ice cream, which was so good I might just have to come back for it and to try the ice cream sandwiches. You can choose two different cookies for your sandwich! read more

The Baked Bear - Brownie Bowl - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Oh my goodness Emma is such a gem! My Uber driver pointed this place out and told me they have the best ice cream sandwiches in town so I walked over after lunch at the stinking Rose and I had the sincere pleasure of meeting Emma. The mint chocolate chip ice cream is absolutely delicious, but meeting Emma was definitely the highlight! She is so warm, so friendly, so inviting and generous! Definitely pop in here! The waffle come and the dark chocolate sample are also amazing! 15 steps after I walked away and people were asking where I got my ice cream! So excited to support Emma :-) read more

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Sandwiched between North Beach & China town, you'll find the Baked Bear. Perfect way to cap off a night out after a meal in the surrounding neighborhoods. Ice cream, baked goods, what's not love? The custom ice cream sandwich is the best choice, they're big enough that they give you a spoon to eat them with (I don't know that a person could eat these with their hands if they wanted to). They'll get your baked goods warm, get your choice of ice cream and presto there you go. Surprisingly simple yet sooo good. read more

The Baked Bear - We got: cookies n cream with brownies, baked bear flavor b/n cookies n cream cookies, & coffee ice cream with seasonal gingerbread cookies. - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

tried the ice cream sandwich with the cookie dough ice cream stuffed between the white chip macadamia nut and nutella chocolate chunk cookies ($9.95), and it was a definitely a sweet treat to share. I love that you can mix flavors and choose a lot of toppings (we got 4 toppings but I wish they weren't $1 each ). I would come back to try other flavors! read more

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there was a line out the door when my group and i arrived but it moved really fast! me and my friend ended up sharing the bear bowl with a chocolate chip cookie and sprinkles. the menu did advertise the cookie would be warmed up but i was a little sad to see that they did not warm our cookie ): other than that it was still really good, but the gooey cookie is kind of what i was looking forward to. i do want to come back, and will definitely make it a point to ask next time! read more

The Baked Bear - Cookie Bowl - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place was small and a bit out of the way and you have to find street parking. If you like ice cream sandwiches and sweet treats this place is for you. If you have kids this place is for you. Without extra toppings the price is okay. About $10. You can get cookies or brownies or an ice cream sandwich or a cookie in a bowl with ice cream on top. Each topping is an additional $1 which is kind of wild. You can also have your sandwich warmed up which is my preference. It's open late which is nice! It was a nice place to try at least once. read more

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Food - Several ice cream options, same with cookies. Every time I have tried the ice cream sandwiches I haven't enjoyed them so now I stick to the sundaes. That's just me though, there are hundreds of reviews that feel otherwise. Service - Service is friendly. I tried to surprise my friends by paying for them ahead of time and it ended up being awkward somehow with how the person told them. Ambiance - The front window alone is worth trying this place. I just have had such bad luck with everything being sticky. Which comes with the territory I suppose. Sticky finger food, the tabletops are inevitably going to be sticky. Even so, I will show people this place but I'd be surprised if I (personally) would crave this place in the middle of the night. read more

The Baked Bear - Sammie and Sundae - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'd definitely come back. The customer service was okay, but the ice cream and cookie were A+. Dessert was delicious. read more

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Walked by it at 10:58pm ish and decided yes I'd like to sit down n have some ice cream. We ordered, sat down and the girl working there said sorry we are close. 5 seconds later she said we have to go they're closing. Like hello, warn us first . We wouldn't have ordered ice cream to stand outside your shop on a cold February night. Or at least give us a few extra minutes to finish our scoop of coffee cream rather than kicking us out the door then closing the metal garage door and turning off the light at exactly 11:03pm. We stood there in the cold eating our $11 ice cream. Never again no no no. Sigh....such poor customer service read more

Great cookies n cream (ice that is), and service is always great as well!! Been comin here for a few years and they are always consistent!! read more

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Yummy yummy yummy yummy yummy is all I have to say! We were walking by having a great time searching for the next place to hit up! We were just leaving another bar and this place just showed up out of no where! I wasn't in the mood for sweets, but the minute I smelled and saw what was happening inside this place I immediately had to try it! Ordering is pretty easy and everyone is really nice and helpful! It was my first time there so they kind of explained everything and how it all works! I couldn't make up my mind on what I wanted as my base so I had to do all. It was a brownie and a blue Cookie Monster cookie! Soooo good! This place is definitely packed but you get through the line pretty fast. Due to what I chose my total came out to be about $20. I'd like to always add extra stuff and that always cost me so I'm used to it. If you're looking for something delicious and a great place to take anyone to hit up this place because the cookies are great and yummy. read more

Ain't nothing basic about The Baked Bear, a small but mighty ice cream sandwich shop in North Beach. Though their ice cream flavors are just begging to be eaten (Almond Brittle Cake. Churro. Blackberry Crumble. I mean, c'mon, those sound incredible), I thought it best to stick to cookies since dairy is Public Enemy #1 in my life. Cookies are $2.50 each, with a discount for a half dozen at $12.95. I've tried: -- Cinnamon Roll: Icing was the best part. Must've been the Cookie of the Month then, as it wasn't available on this most recent visit. -- Cookie Monster: has white chocolate & Oreo pieces, & is blue like the muppet its named after. My inner child loves the nostalgia. -- Nutella Chocolate Chunk: well-balanced with a hint of sea salt. So satisfying to sink my teeth into generous mounds of Nutella! Every cookie has the perfect chewy consistency (I hate when they're too crumbly), & are the right size for the price. Eventually I'll try their ice cream sandwiches, but for now, "C is for cookie, that's good enough for me." read more

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