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Gluten-Free Ice Cream in San Francisco
Avoiding gluten doesn't mean skipping dessert. These San Francisco ice cream shops offer gluten-free flavors and, at some, gluten-free cones and toppings too.
Gluten-Free ice cream shops in SF
Artisanal ice cream made with local, seasonal ingredients. Famous for salted caramel and creative flavors.
Creative gelato and Japanese shaved ice (kakigori) inside the Transamerica Pyramid complex, run by chefs Bradley and Soraya Kilgore. Offers nearly 30 toppings and inventive flavor combinations.
Petaluma-based organic ice cream shop offering around 30 flavors made with organic ingredients. A welcome addition to the Noe Valley neighborhood.
Authentic Italian gelateria on Union Street making every flavor in-house from scratch with all-natural, farm-fresh California ingredients, plus dairy-free and vegan options.
Looking for something else? Browse all SF ice cream shops or explore by neighborhood.
Frequently asked questions
Is ice cream gluten-free?
Plain ice cream made from milk, cream, sugar, and most flavorings is naturally gluten-free. The risk comes from add-ins (cookie dough, brownie bits, certain candies), cones, and shared scoops or equipment. If you have celiac disease, ask each shop about cross-contamination and dedicated scoops.
Do San Francisco ice cream shops offer gluten-free cones?
Some do. Many shops can serve any flavor in a cup to keep it gluten-free, and a growing number stock gluten-free cones. Call ahead or check in store if a gluten-free cone is important to you.