Swensen's Ice Cream – American
Step into a timeless parlor where the sweet scent of freshly baked cones fills the air and glass cases showcase a vibrant kaleidoscope of velvety ice cream. Generous scoops of decadent favorites like Bordeaux Cherry and Caramel Turtle Fudge are served in crisp cones or overflowing cups, each bite revealing rich ribbons of marble and chunks of premium chocolate. This neighborhood staple offers a nostalgic escape into a world of creamy, handcrafted indulgence, making every visit feel like a celebration.
1999, Hyde Street +14157756818 https://swensensofsf.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at Swensen's Ice Cream
Dairy-Free at Swensen's Ice Cream
Swensen's Ice Cream in San Francisco has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Strawberry Sorbet, Swensen Pint (16oz) and Double Cup/Cone (1/2 lb). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Swensen's Ice Cream
Swensen's Ice Cream in San Francisco has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Swensen Pint (16oz), Double Cup/Cone (1/2 lb) and Single Cup/Cone (1/4 lb). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Swensen's Ice Cream
Swensen's Ice Cream in San Francisco has 43 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Turkish Coffee, Fresh Banana and Sticky Peanut Butter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Swensen's Ice Cream
Swensen's Ice Cream in San Francisco has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Eggnog Ice Cream. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Swensen's Ice Cream
Swensen's Ice Cream in San Francisco has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Coconut. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Swensen's Ice Cream
Swensen's Ice Cream in San Francisco has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Coconut. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Swensen's Ice Cream
Swensen's Ice Cream in San Francisco has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Strawberry Sorbet, Chocolate Dipped Cone and Jimmies (Chocolate & Rainbow Sprinkles). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Swensen's Ice Cream
Swensen's Ice Cream in San Francisco has 48 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Turkish Coffee, Fresh Banana and Sticky Peanut Butter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Swensen's Ice Cream
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Road | 154.9 g | 46.1 g |
| Toasted Almond | 45.6 g | 30.3 g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough | 200.3 g | 25.9 g |
| Raspberry Brownie Chunk | 92 g | 14.3 g |
| Eggnog Ice Cream | 6 g | 13.3 g |
| Caramel Turtle Fudge | 71 g | 13 g |
| Pineapple Sherbet | 37.7 g | 11.3 g |
| Sticky Peanut Butter | 79.4 g | 11 g |
| Swiss Orange Chip | 134.7 g | 10 g |
| Walkaway Waffle Cone Sundae | 72 g | 9.8 g |
| Cookies 'N Cream | 77 g | 9 g |
| Caramel Marble | 106.4 g | 8.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Cones & Cups
- Junior Cup/Cone (3oz) Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Single Cup/Cone (1/4 lb) Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Double Cup/Cone (1/2 lb) Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Homemade Ice Cream Flavors
- Chocolate Raspberry Truffle: Chocolate fudge, cocoa, red raspberry marble Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Black Raspberry Marble: Bourbon vanilla, black raspberry marble Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Bordeaux Cherry: Cherry ice cream, Bing cherries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Caramel Marble: Bourbon vanilla, sweet cream caramel marble Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Caramel Turtle Fudge: Caramel ice cream, pecans, chocolate fudge marble Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Chocolate: Double rich chocolate, cocoa powder blend Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Chocolate Chip: Bourbon vanilla, semi-sweet chocolate chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough: Bourbon vanilla, semi-sweet chocolate chips, eggless cookie dough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Coconut: Shredded coconut Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach
- Cookies 'N Cream: Bourbon vanilla, Oreo cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Eggnog Ice Cream: Eggnog mix, spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fresh Banana: Fresh bananas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics
- Lemon Blueberry Parfait: Lemon curd, blueberry syrup, real blueberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Lemon Custard: Egg based, lemon flavor Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Licorice: Black licorice flavor Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Lychee: Real lychee fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Mango: Real mango chunks Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Marble Fudge: Bourbon vanilla, chocolate fudge marble Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC
- Mocha Chip: Turkish coffee ice cream, semi-sweet chocolate chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mocha Fudge: Turkish coffee, chocolate fudge marble Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Peach: Real peaches Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Peppermint Stick: Peppermint ice cream, peppermint candy Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pumpkin: Pumpkin flavor, spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Raspberry Brownie Chunk: Raspberry ice cream, chocolate chips, brownie chunks Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Rocky Road: Chocolate ice cream, mini marshmallows, almonds Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Rum Raisin: Rum flavor, raisins Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Spumoni: Spumoni base, dried fruit, almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Sticky Chewy Chocolate: Chocolate and fudge blend Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sticky Peanut Butter: Chocolate and fudge blend, peanut butter marble Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Strawberry: Strawberry ice cream, real strawberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Swiss Orange Chip: Dark chocolate, orange flavor, semi-sweet chocolate chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Thin Mint: Peppermint ice cream, semi-sweet chocolate chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Toasted Almond: Almond flavor, diced almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Turkish Coffee: Deep rich coffee ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Vanilla: Creamy ice cream, bourbon vanilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Sherbets & Sorbets
- Orange Sherbet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Raspberry Sherbet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Pineapple Sherbet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Lime Sherbet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Strawberry Sorbet: Dairy free Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
Sundaes
- Hot Fudge Sundae Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Hot Caramel Sundae Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Strawberry Sundae Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics
- Chocolate Sundae Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Walkaway Waffle Cone Sundae Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Pints, Quarts & Half Gallons
- Swensen Pint (16oz) Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Swensen Quart (32oz) Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- 1/2 Gallon Ice Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Milkshake
- Malt
- Root Beer Float
- Coke
- Diet Coke
- Root Beer
Add-ons
- Handmade Waffle Cone Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Jimmies (Chocolate & Rainbow Sprinkles) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Chocolate Dipped Cone Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
Frequently Asked Questions about Swensen's Ice Cream
- Is Swensen's Ice Cream dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Swensen's Ice Cream has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Strawberry Sorbet, Swensen Pint (16oz) and Double Cup/Cone (1/2 lb).
- What can I eat at Swensen's Ice Cream on a dairy-free diet?
- Strawberry Sorbet, Swensen Pint (16oz) and Double Cup/Cone (1/2 lb) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Swensen's Ice Cream have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Strawberry Sorbet and Chocolate Dipped Cone.
- Is Swensen's Ice Cream gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Swensen's Ice Cream?
- Rocky Road, at roughly 46.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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