Joe's Ice Cream – American
Despite its whimsical name, Joe’s Ice Cream is a haven for burger enthusiasts where the sizzle of the flat-top grill and the scent of toasted buns create an atmosphere of pure, nostalgic comfort. Hand-pressed patties are elevated with everything from smoky bacon and melted cheese to creamy slices of fresh avocado or the savory-sweet glaze of authentic bulgogi. Each bite offers a masterclass in casual indulgence, making it a beloved neighborhood spot where simple ingredients are transformed into a truly soul-satisfying meal.
5420 Geary Boulevard https://joesicecream.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, high-protein, keto, low-carb, dairy-free, nut-free, halal, pescatarian, whole30, paleo, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, high-fiber, zone, volumetrics, tlc, alkaline, renal, aip, carnivore, macrobiotic, slow-carb, juice-cleanse, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its well-prepared seafood and incredible flavors, guests frequently recommend this spot for special occasions and neighborhood gatherings. Reviewers highlight the welcoming atmosphere and praise the efficient, attentive service that ensures a seamless dining experience. Standout dishes include the fresh, delicious seafood, which diners consistently describe as expertly crafted and a highlight of the menu.
Menu
Burgers
- Hamburger (Single) - $8.06: Lettuce, Tomato, Onions and Joe’s Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburger (Double) - $11.7: Lettuce, Tomato, Onions and Joe’s Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburger w/ Cheese (Single) - $8.58: Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions and Joe’s Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburger w/ Cheese (Double) - $12.48: Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions and Joe’s Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburger w/ Bacon & Cheese (Single) - $10.66: Bacon, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions and Joe’s Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburger w/ Bacon & Cheese (Double) - $14.56: Bacon, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions and Joe’s Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Special Burgers
- Bulgogi Burger (Single) - $10.87: Alice’s Bulgogi Sauce, Mushroom, Grilled Onions, Jack Cheese, Lettuce, Mayo, side of Bulgogi Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bulgogi Burger (Double) - $14.77: Alice’s Bulgogi Sauce, Mushroom, Grilled Onions, Jack Cheese, Lettuce, Mayo, side of Bulgogi Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Burger (Single) - $9.93: Avocado, Tomato, Jack Cheese and Ranch Dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Burger (Double) - $13.83: Avocado, Tomato, Jack Cheese and Ranch Dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hawaiian Burger (Single) - $10.92: Sliced Pineapple, Bacon, Teriyaki Sauce, Jack Cheese and Mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hawaiian Burger (Double) - $14.82: Sliced Pineapple, Bacon, Teriyaki Sauce, Jack Cheese and Mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
Veggie Burgers
- Veggie Burger - $10.14: Lettuce, Tomato, Onions and Mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Burger w/ Cheese - $10.66: Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions and Mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Burger w/ Cheese and Mushroom - $11.7: Cheese, Mushroom, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions and Mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken Sandwiches
- Grilled Chicken - $10.14: Lettuce, Tomato, Onions and Joe’s Sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken w/ Cheese - $10.66: Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions and Joe’s Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken w/ Bacon and Cheese - $12.74: Bacon, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions and Joe’s Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Chicken - $12.01: Avocado, Tomato, Jack Cheese and Ranch Dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hawaiian Chicken - $13: Sliced Pineapple, Bacon, Teriyaki Sauce, Jack Cheese and Mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Joe's Seoul-Food Salad - $8.32: Spring-Mix, Shredded Carrots, Crispy Onion Sticks, Korean-Style Dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Joe's Seoul-Food Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast - $11.96: Grilled Chicken Breast, Spring-Mix, Shredded Carrots, Crispy Onion Sticks, Korean-Style Dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Tokkochi Fries - $6.97: Fried Korean Mochi Served with Sweet & Spicy Gochujang Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gochujang Fries - $5.3: Sweet & Spicy Gochujang Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Fries - $5.3: Nacho Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $3.74 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Fries - $5.3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curly Fries - $5.3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Cheese Fries - $6.34 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Home Made Chili - $6.19 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Nuggets (6) - $5.04 Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Dogs & Others
- Hot Dog - $7.18 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Dog - $9.26 Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese - $5.77 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- BLT - $6.97: Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
Kids Meal Menu
- Hot Dog Meal - $8.32: Kid-size Hot Dog, Fries, Small Juice Box Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese Meal - $8.32: Grilled Cheese, Fries, Small Juice Box Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Shake (Small) - $7.23 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Shake (Large) - $8.58 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Malt (Small) - $8.01 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Malt (Large) - $9.36 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Float - $7.96
- Can Soda - $2.29
Ice Cream Flavors
- Banana Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Black Sesame Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Black Walnut: Seasonal Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Bubble Gum
- Butterscotch Marble: Seasonal Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Cafferio Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Chai Tea: Seasonal
- Chocolate
- Choco-Mellow: Seasonal Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Coconut
- Coffee
- Coffee Crunch Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Cookie Dough
- Cookies and Cream
- Dalgona Coffee
- Dulce de Leche: Seasonal
- Earl Grey Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Egg Nog: Seasonal
- Ginger: Seasonal
- Green Tea
- Irish Coffee: Seasonal
- Lychee: Seasonal Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mango
- Maple Nut: Seasonal Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Marble Fudge Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mint Chocolate Chip Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mint Oreo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mocha Chip Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Mocha Fudge Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Peanut Butter Chocolate
- Peppermint Stick Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Piña Colada: Seasonal
- Pistachio Nut Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Pumpkin: Seasonal Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Raspberry Cheesecake
- Rocky Road
- Root Beer Swirl Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Rum Raisin: Seasonal Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Salted Carmel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Strawberry
- Strawberry Shortcake
- Sweet Red Bean: Seasonal Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Thai Tea
- Toasted Almond
- Vanilla
- Wasabi: Seasonal
Sherbet & Dairy Free Sorbet
- Lime Sherbet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Orange Sherbet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pineapple Sherbet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Rainbow Sherbet Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Peach Sorbet: Dairy Free Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Passion Fruit Sorbet: Dairy Free Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
Add-ons
- Bacon (2pcs) - $2.08 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Avocado - $1.3
- Mushroom - $1.04 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe's Ice Cream
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific number of reviews for Joe's Ice Cream.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific hours of operation for Joe's Ice Cream.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly neighborhood spot offers casual dining with a nostalgic atmosphere focused on hand-pressed burgers and simple, comforting ingredients.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports numerous diets including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, keto, halal, high-protein, dairy-free, and plant-based options across its menu.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The menu accommodates mixed dietary needs with options including vegan Tokkochi fries, vegetarian cheese fries, and high-protein burgers.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Customers praise the welcoming atmosphere and efficient service, highlighting the expertly crafted seafood and incredible flavors as menu standouts.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Peach Sorbet accommodates 12 diets including vegan and gluten-free, while Green Tea, Coffee, and Ginger are gluten-free, vegetarian, and nut-free.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Joe's Ice Cream by visiting their website at https://joesicecream.com/ for more information.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly American spot stands out for its expertly crafted burgers and seafood, earning a 4.0/5 rating for quality and service.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- First-time visitors should know this budget-friendly spot specializes in hand-pressed burgers like the Bulgogi Burger despite its ice cream name.
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