A San Francisco institution since 1953, famous for unique flavors like ube, buko, and Mexican chocolate.
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
Artisanal ice cream made with local, seasonal ingredients. Famous for salted caramel and creative flavors.
The original Ghirardelli chocolate shop serving famous hot fudge sundaes and chocolate treats since 1852.
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.
A traditional Italian-style gelateria in the Mission since 2005, crafting premium gelato and sorbet from fresh seasonal fruit, plus handmade Italian frozen cakes and Latin-inspired flavors.
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.
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.
Japanese matcha cafe in Japan Center serving award-winning matcha and hojicha soft serve in freshly made waffle cones, plus floats, frappes, and parfaits.
Woman-owned local shop serving organic self-serve frozen yogurt, frozen custard, and vegan soft-serve with a fresh-fruit and candy toppings bar.
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.
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.
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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.