A San Francisco institution since 1953, famous for unique flavors like ube, buko, and Mexican chocolate.
UbeBukoMexican ChocolateBanana
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Ice Cream Shops with Outdoor Seating in San Francisco
When the fog lifts, these are the SF ice cream shops with patios, parklets, and sidewalk seating where you can sit outside and enjoy your scoop.
Outdoor Seating ice cream shops in SF
Artisanal ice cream made with local, seasonal ingredients. Famous for salted caramel and creative flavors.
Salted CaramelRoasted BananaRitual Coffee ToffeeBalsamic Strawberry
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Sicilian gelato shop on Valencia Street from chef Ilary Biondo, who ran a gelato shop in Palermo for ten years. Serves authentic Sicilian recipes including ice cream-stuffed cannoli, mint chocolate, blood orange, pistachio, and gianduia gelato. Also offers gelato classes.
Gelato-Stuffed CannoliPistachioBlood OrangeGianduia
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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.
KakigoriArtisan GelatoJapanese Shaved IceCreative Toppings
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Looking for something else? Browse all SF ice cream shops or explore by neighborhood.
Frequently asked questions
Which San Francisco ice cream shops have outdoor seating?
Several SF ice cream shops offer parklets, patios, or sidewalk tables. Availability can change seasonally and with city parklet permits, so it's worth checking ahead for larger groups.
When is the best time for outdoor ice cream in San Francisco?
San Francisco's warmest, clearest stretches are typically late summer into fall (September–October), plus sunny afternoons year-round. Neighborhoods like the Mission and Noe Valley tend to be sunnier than the foggier western districts.