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Bi-Rite Creamery
Ice Cream Parlor and Dessert Shop$$$$
Mission Dolores, San Francisco
This ice cream parlor is famous for their ice cream. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Earl grey tea and ricanelas are my absolute favorite from here!"(31 Tips)
"Get the Sam's Sundae with chocolate *and* salted caramel ice cream."(40 Tips)
"Blue bottle coffee might just be the best flavor."(9 Tips)
"Grab some coffee toffee and enjoy their handmade ice cream!"(17 Tips)
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Lauren MacMay 9, 2016Creme brûlée, ricanelas, and banana are amazing. Try the award-winning salted caramel, even if it's too salty for my taste. Sad the brown sugar isn't coming back!
JennyAugust 17, 2013Pair the honey lavender with basil (seasonal flavor) ice cream and prepare to enter taste bud utopia. Head to Dolores Park after to people watch & enjoy the view of SF.
OndrejMay 10, 2015I liked that they let me try many different flavours before I decided which to take. I didn't enjoy salted caramel as many do, but I had no problem to pick.
Alice CapuletMay 11, 2015Get a ice cream sandwich with your choice of ice cream and your choice of cookie... Mine was incredible, I dream of the day I can go back to Bi-Rite 😍😍- Patrick BuggyJanuary 28, 2016Cookies and cream, ricanelas and malted vanilla w/ peanut brittle make for a great combination
Salted Caramel, Honey Lavender, Brown sugar, hazelnut, balsamic strawberry, green tea, roasted banana!
San Francisco MagazineApril 25, 2013The second Bi-Rite is 20 percent bigger than the cramped original on 18th Street. More room means cheese that’s sliced to order, and there are even plans for a roof garden and beehives. Read more
The salted caramel is worth waiting on the long line for. Other ice cream varieties worth trying when they're available are the strawberry with balsamic vinegar or crème fraiche.
ThrillistJune 14, 2013We're fans of the salted carmel ice cream and Sam's Sundae--chocolate ice cream with bergamot olive oil, maldon sea salt and whipped cream.
Rachel MercerMarch 19, 2012They had an amazing Blood Orange Sorbet, but if you prefer ice cream don't be afraid to get a large order of Salted Caramel or the Earl Grey - both are phenomenal.
Connie ChiuApril 15, 2017Long lines but worth it. Chamomile + earl grey are bomb. The salted lavender cookies are hella good too.
JennySeptember 30, 2014It's good, but idk if it's line-around-two-blocks good. I know, blasphemy. But honestly, I was perfectly happy with their soft serve--much shorter line slightly farther down the street.
Ashley YueAugust 28, 2014Salted caramel, creme brûlée and balsamic strawberry are top notch! Definitely worth the wait.
BommyOctober 3, 2014Who knew basil ice cream could be so good? Also try scoops of white chocolate raspberry swirl and creme brulee on a sugar cone.
The honey lavender is a solid choice, but beat paired with another flavor—strawberry balsamic or earl grey if it's on rotation!
Candid CuisineJune 25, 2015Blue Bottle Coffee & Strawberry Balsamiq flavors are delicious and one of a kind
Zii HammadApril 3, 2015As all of my female friends noted, all the dudes who work here are fly as fuck. Great ice cream, perfect for a walk to the park.- Salted caramel and malted vanilla are the best. If you're hungry, skip the like and get a pint to go (you can skip to the front of the line) or head to the market across the street.
Thu ThuMay 5, 2014They've got some great flavors - their honey lavender has a subtle sweetness, and their balsamic strawberry has a very interesting twist.
- J JohnNovember 2, 2018Easily one of the best ice cream shops in the city. Plain vanilla & chocolate are simply delicious.
The Ricanelas is my new favourite: cinnamon ice cream + snickerdoodle cookies!
VegNews MagazineAugust 30, 2012Sorbet’s cool and all, but a scoop of Bi-Rite’s vegan chocolate-coconut ice cream is heaven on a hot day.
Karen HuangOctober 25, 2017I've tried Humphry Slocombe and Salt & Straw and this is my favourite so far.
Kyle OlivoMay 30, 2016One of the best places for ice cream. I think you can't go wrong with any flavor, but salted caramel is great!
Bastian Greshake TzovarasDecember 1, 2016You will most likely have to wait in a queue. But it's worth the wait.
Stephanie SandbergMay 12, 2015I had a wonderful lemon gingersnap ice cream and my friends loved the honey lavender and the earl grey flavors.
Matthew SmithAugust 16, 2016If you've ever been in line for an amusement park ride and miss the feeling of waiting an hour or more for about three minutes of fun, then this is your place!
Westfield San Francisco CentreJune 10, 2013Get a taste of the city with a free animated 3D lightshow spectacular under the dome at Westfield San Francisco Centre daily starting 5pm through July 7, 2013!- Ashley JonesOctober 17, 2014Everything! The ice cream flavors will blow your mind! They have so many great options it's hard to choose.
- DanMay 7, 2019Probably the best ice cream in SF. Worth the wait in line. Salt & Straw and Mitchell’s are close, tho. 🍦
Danielle C.June 15, 2013I'm a tried and true salted Carmel fan but if you love Mexican chocolate be sure to get a single of the chocolate and ricanelas- to die for!
Ricanelas is the go-to, but any of their seasonal flavors are delicious. Get a sundae if you can, it's worth it.
Alice LouieSeptember 29, 2013If salted caramel is not your thing, try the malted vanilla with peanut brittle and milk chocolate pieces!
- Lauren MacJuly 28, 2015The best in SF. Get the brown sugar, creme brûlée, roasted banana, or ricanelas, or all four.
Michael ChangMay 12, 2013Not a huge fan of the salted caramel (that may be just me though). If you're looking for alternatives, ricanelas and coffee toffee are excellent!
Laura GonzálezOctober 1, 2014La gente hace cola, porqué los helados son muy buenos. # People make row, because they are very good ice cream.
Parinaz HtMarch 18, 2016Salted caramel was perfect, irish cream was awesome, spicy hot chocolate was shitty. Sadly, no strawberry balsamic until the summertime.
Ideally come here on a hot summer day, buy some salted caramel ice cream and space out on the green grass of Mission Dolores down the street! Don't forget to visit the Bi-Rite market down the block!- The Tastes that Make the CityJanuary 28, 2015The balsamic strawberry is the best ice cream in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more
Marcus EricssonJuly 18, 2016Take the ice cream up to nearby Dolores Park. Possibly stop by Bi-Rite Market down the street for a sandwich first!
Sure salted caramel is good, but the real pro move is to go for the brown sugar.
Try everything and get a single with your top two flavors
Mikey MizrahiSeptember 20, 2014The ice cream is insanely good. I didn't like the malted Carmel that everyone suggests, but the malted vanilla is to die for.
The best flavor (malted vanilla) is on the express menu, so skip the long line and go to the window on the right.
Peter HannaJanuary 19, 2014try the cinnamon ice cream. it's amazing. also, get spiced pecans on everything
Jenna SJune 14, 2016great ice cream—or just skip the line by buying a pint at the grocery store across the street
Chris LundeJune 3, 2013It's well worth the wait! The line may look long but they get you through quickly! Ricanelas is so good!
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