Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Mitchell's Ice Cream, Joe's Ice Cream and Humphry Slocombe, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for ice cream in San Francisco. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional ice cream.
San Francisco's Premier Ice Cream Destinations
San Francisco's dessert scene offers a delightful mix of historic landmarks and modern artisanal creameries that cater to every sweet tooth. From the legendary scoops at Mitchell's Ice Cream and Swensen's Ice Cream to the inventive flavors of Humphry Slocombe, this collection showcases the city's rich American confectionery heritage. Whether you are grabbing a classic cone at Joe's Ice Cream or pairing your treats with a savory stop at Scott's Chowder House, these local favorites provide the perfect taste of the city by the bay.
5 restaurants in Best Ice Cream in San Francisco | Top Spots
- Mitchell's Ice Cream · rated 5/5: American.
- Joe's Ice Cream · rated 4/5: American.
- Humphry Slocombe: American.
- Swensen's Ice Cream: American.
- Scott's Chowder House: Seafood.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
