2025 Best Ice Cream Shops in San Francisco/Bay Area

The Best Ice Cream Parlors in San Francisco/Bay Area

There's nothing better than savoring an ice cream cone on a hot day, although we've also been known to indulge even when it's freezing outside.

Get the scoop on the Best Ice Cream Shops in San Francisco/Bay Area, presented in alphabetical order. You also might find options for gelato, frozen custard and more sweet treats.

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Salt & Straw
QB
Portland-based boutique ice creamery boasting unusual, indulgent flavors. See More
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Smitten Ice Cream
QB
Liquid nitrogen and top-tier ingredients set this boutique ice cream maker apart. See More
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Swensen's Ice Cream
QB
Friendly, old-fashioned ice cream parlor---the modest flagship shoppe for an international chain. See More
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Tara's Organic Ice Cream
QB
A world of certified organic ice creams is taste bud and environmentally friendly. See More
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