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11 shops in San Francisco

Late-Night Ice Cream in San Francisco

Craving a scoop after dinner? These San Francisco ice cream shops stay open late, making them go-to spots for a post-dinner or late-night dessert.

Late-Night ice cream shops in SF

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.

Sicilian PistachioStracciatellaFior di LatteSalted Caramel
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Custom ice cream sandwich shop where you pick cookies baked from scratch daily and premium ice cream, griddled warm to order. Open until midnight, and 2am on weekends.

Custom Ice Cream Cookie SandwichesGriddled Warm SandwichesBrownie SandwichesDonut Ice Cream Sandwiches
View The Baked Bear →

Chinatown rolled ice cream shop at Grant and Washington where ice cream is made to order on a cold pan and rolled with toppings. Also serves milk tea, fruit tea with boba, and coffee.

Rolled Ice CreamCustom Topping RollsMilk TeaFruit Tea with Boba
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A Japantown institution in the Japan Center serving crispy Japanese-style crepes filled with Fiorello's artisan gelato, run by the same owner for over 20 years.

Crepes with GelatoFiorello's Artisan GelatoMatcha CrepesStrawberry Banana Nutella Crepe
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French-founded Italian gelato shop known for signature flower-shaped gelato cones with unlimited flavor choices, made from premium single-origin ingredients, near the Chinatown gate.

Gelato Flower ConePistachioMadagascar Bourbon VanillaAlfonso Mango Sorbet
View Amorino →

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Frequently asked questions

Which San Francisco ice cream shops are open late?

Several SF shops stay open past 9pm, especially in busy nightlife areas like the Mission, North Beach, and along the waterfront. Hours shift seasonally and on weekends, so check each shop's current hours before heading out.

How late can you get ice cream in San Francisco?

The latest spots typically run until 10–11pm on weekends, with shorter weekday hours. Tourist areas near Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39 and nightlife corridors like the Mission tend to have the latest hours.