Ice Cream Shops in San Francisco
Every ice cream, gelato, sorbet, and frozen yogurt shop worth knowing about in San Francisco — curated, verified, and filterable by neighborhood, dietary needs, and specialty.
About this directory
SF Scoops tracks 41 ice cream shops across San Francisco, from historic creameries like Mitchell's (est. 1953) to modern artisanal makers in the Mission, Dogpatch, and the Sunset. Every shop on this list has been individually verified — address, hours, type, dietary options, and signature flavors. We update the directory as new shops open and as existing shops change their offerings.
San Francisco's ice cream scene is unusually diverse for a city its size. You'll find traditional Italian gelato, Filipino ube ice cream, Thai rolled ice cream, plant-based and vegan options, soft serve, frozen yogurt, sorbet, and Japanese-style shave ice — often within walking distance of each other. Use the filters above to narrow by neighborhood, dietary need, or specialty.
Looking for something specific? Start with our pick of the 10 best ice cream shops in San Francisco, or dive into our guides to ube ice cream, vegan and dairy-free options, and historic SF ice cream shops.