Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Bi-Rite Creamery

    4.5 (10.3k reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

    Bi-Rite Creamery Photos

    Business Info

    More like Bi-Rite Creamery

    Recommended Reviews - Bi-Rite Creamery

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Anny O.

    Delicious ice cream flavors! I love the banana flavor. It tasted like real banana and not artificial laffy taffy banana. Black sesame was good but a bit too sweet. Small cup sizes but it's pretty sweet so a small cup was enough. We noticed that they put up an out of order sign on the bathroom door even though it was working fine...

    Polina L.

    This place was absolutely amazing! One of my favorite things about an ice cream shop is having lots of flavors to choose from, and this place definitely delivered. The variety was incredible, and I loved that they let you sample as many flavors as you wanted before making your decision. That made the experience even more fun. I ended up getting two flavors: Roasted Banana and Honey Lavender. The Honey Lavender was the clear winner for me. It had such a unique, delicate flavor and wasn't overly sweet, which is exactly what I enjoy. My husband chose Black Sesame, Berry Sorbet, and Piña Colada. I tried the Black Sesame, and it reminded me of Chinese sesame desserts, which isn't my personal preference. My husband enjoyed it, though. The biggest surprise was the Piña Colada. I usually skip piña colada-flavored desserts because they're often overly sweet, but this one wasn't at all. It had a slightly tangy, almost bittersweet flavor (it actually goes with alcohol). I absolutely loved it. I'll definitely be coming back for that flavor! If you're visiting Dolores Park, this is the perfect stop. Grab an ice cream, walk over to the park, find a nice spot on the grass, and enjoy the beautiful San Francisco views. It's such a great way to spend a warm/hot afternoon. Highly recommend!

    Black sesame and crème brûlée
    Ashley L.

    Maybe my expectations were too high, but I wasn't particularly blown away by Bi-Rite. The service was okay, though I felt a bit rushed by the employee despite there being very few people in the shop when I visited. They allow you to sample up to three flavors, and I ended up choosing the black sesame and crème brûlée. Unfortunately, both flavors felt a bit muted to me. I was especially disappointed by the crème brûlée since my scoop had very few of the crunchy caramelized bits that make that flavor special. I was also expecting a richer, creamier ice cream given the reputation, but it tasted fairly standard to me. Of course, texture and richness are subjective, but overall it didn't quite live up to the hype.

    Jon Z.

    Bi-Rite is another staple of SF ice cream. I really like how many unique flavor pairings they offer which can be very fun to try! I got the orange cardamom and the birthday cake this time. I especially liked the orange cardamom as it was very refreshing and bright! My girlfriend also always likes to get the caramelized banana topping with her ice cream, which Bi-Rite does so well. The staff is also always super friendly and let you try a bunch of their flavors which is nice.

    Ice cream
    Sara S.

    There's a reason why this place is so popular, it really is that good. There's usually always a line, but it goes by pretty quickly. The staff is really sweet and they're always happy to let you sample different flavors and answer any questions that you may have. All of their ice cream flavors are really unique and delicious. I also love that they have interesting flavors that you wouldn't find at every ice cream shop. The toasted banana on the side was really good and paired perfectly with what I ordered, tiramisu. It is definitely worth the wait and calories.

    Small scoop (2 flavors): Roasted Banana (top) with Black Sesame (bottom, hidden)
    Bethany W.

    This is a cute ice cream shop! Branding is cute & inside is well-lit with a good variety of seating. The pricing is very fair for small scoop (2 flavors)! Service was friendly and quick! I got roasted banana and black sesame; both very good, especially the black sesame which was a nice surprise cause it's hard to get right. The ice cream texture is thicker which I like but not "chewy thick" (which is the best imo haha). It did melt pretty quick which is my only complaint. Sweetness levels were just right! And there's a large variety of flavors! Worth the visit with a big group to please everyone!

    Menu (February 2026)
    Anusha S.

    Heard good things about Bi-Rite so had to check it out while we were in the Mission District! It is conveniently located right across Mission Dolores park. We went around 8:30pm on a Saturday and it was a little busy with some limited indoor seating available. They had interesting flavors and we sampled a bunch - ended up getting a flight of the following four: Honey Lavender, Orange Cardamom, Cookies and Cream, and Piña Colada (vegan). We all liked the Honey Lavender, Orange Cardamom, and Cookies and Cream! The flavors stood out and satisfied my sweet tooth. My personal favorite was the Cookies and Cream. The Piña Colada tasted a bit too strongly of alcohol, so personally I wasn't a fan, but that was my bad as I didn't sample it beforehand. Overall, tasty ice cream with a good variety of flavors. I would give Bi-Rite a 4.5, rounding up to 5 since I enjoyed the ice cream. Would come back when in the area!

    Ashley C.

    Haven't been here in ages but it was just as delicious as I remember! Love all the flavor options, you can find your classic choices as well as some unique ones like black sesame, and they absolutely nail them all. Customer service is great and they're happy to let you sample anything you like before you order. I was very pleased with my combo of seasonal peach cobbler and crème brulee. And I love that you can pick two flavors even in the small size! I didn't even catch that they offered flights but will definitely take advantage of that next time so I can try more flavors. They also have a fridge available to purchase pre-packed pints as well. There is seating indoors if you're lucky to snag a table in the air conditioning, but otherwise Dolores Park is right across the street so it's a quick walk over to enjoy your ice cream in the park.

    Tanushree C.

    Tiny little creamery near Dolores park with a very artsy aesthetic. They have a good selection of flavours, not overwhelming to put one in a decision paralysis - but enough to sample a few options before making up your mind. I sampled the orange strawberry sorbet, salted caramel and the black sesame. Went with a scoop of the black sesame which was delicious. Black sesame is generally a favourite of mine - but the salted caramel was nice too. Both flavours are good for people who don't like their desserts too sweet. Service was efficient and friendly.

    Teija A.

    Had such a great experience at Bi-Rite Creamery on 18th Street in San Francisco. The selection of flavors is incredible, so many unique and creative options that it's honestly hard to choose. The staff were super friendly and patient, which made the whole visit feel welcoming and relaxed, even with a line. The shop itself is cute and has that classic neighborhood charm. I had the crème brûlée, tiramisu, dark chocolate, caramel, and salted flavors, and every single one was amazing. You can really taste the quality in the ingredients, and the textures are perfectly creamy and rich without being too heavy. Clearly I got too excited and didn't take any pictures (twice now!), but that just means I'll have to go back again. Definitely one of the best ice cream spots in the city.

    Vanilla and caramel soft serve
    Karina S.

    Soft serve here was delicious! I had the vanilla and caramel soft serve and it was so creamy and soft (though slightly sweet for my taste, especially the caramel). A few tables and seating inside were available and there was no wait on a weekday evening.

    Banana bananza, orange cardamom and salted caramel
    Sho R.

    I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon. The place was not full. I was able to sit on the bench. Ice cream was very creamy and delicious. Orange cardamom and salted caramel were my favorite flavors. Candied ginger and mango swirl was a seasonal flavor and had pieces of ginger. Earl grey and chocolate were good flavors. Banana bananza was a vegan flavor, and it was ok. I generally dont like vegan flavors.

    Bubu N.

    Got 2 flavor scoop in a sugar cone. My dog likes the vanilla. The caramel swirl was good. Service was good and there was little to no wait on a Friday night compared to other places around.

    See all

    11 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Aila R.

    Aila R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 hours ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Aila R.

    Aila R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Aila R.

    Aila R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    26 days ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Aila R.

    Aila R.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Aila R.

    Aila R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    27 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Aila R.

    Aila R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of T M.
    3
    79
    321

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 2
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jack P.
    0
    147
    285

    2 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Aila R.

    Aila R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Sarah H.

    Sarah H.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    10 months ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 2
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Joanna W.
    6
    86
    104

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Got the roasted banana and tiramisu. Good icecream. Staff were friendly. There were some indoor and outdoor seatings.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 19
    Thanks 11
    Love this 21
    Oh no 1
    Photo of S L.
    0
    168
    476

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 258

    Bi-Rite Creamery Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Bi-Rite Creamery

    How big is the ice cream cake?

    Hi. Our ice cream cakes are 8" round. You can see our menu of flavors and order online at biritecreamery.square.site. Thanks!

    Is Birite under new management or still owned by original founders?

    Hi Michael, Bi-Rite Creamery is independently owned and operated by the founders. Thx

    Do they have ice cream for dogs?

    As far as I am concerned, I would like to tell you that absolutely not because we have not seen anyone taking it. Thank you

    Is sherbet ice cream dairy-free?

    Hi David, Sherbet is not dairy-free, but our sorbet is, and we have several other dairy-free… 

    Are there dairy free options that aren't sorbets?

    Hi Courtney! We have several dairy free flavors available. We always have Chocolate Coconut, and right now (as of 9/10/21) we also have Banana Bread and Mixed Berry, both of which are made with coconut milk. You can check out our menu online for… 

    Do you have sugar free option?

    Hi Kat, I'm sorry to disappoint you, but we don't have any sugar free options at the Creamery. Thanks for checking! -Sarah

    Is the creamery still shut down?

    No. We just went in the last two months

    Do they have non-dairy options?

    Hi Karle! Great question! We have an array of seasonal sorbets and a chocolate coconut flavor that is vegan. A full list of our flavors can be found here - http://biritecreamery.com/icecream

    Is there parking nearby?

    Street parking

    View All 10 Questions

    A Buttercup Dessert House

    A Buttercup Dessert House

    4.3
    (248 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Although they don't serve variations of buttercups, A Buttercup is one of the few dessert houses…read moreoffering Taiwanese-style treats like Bingsoo, Milk Bread Toast, and other Asian fusion creations. I'm always hunting for spots like this because I have a weakness for those over-the-top, Instagram-worthy desserts that look like diabetes in a dish. Like most places in this genre, A Buttercup is small, modern, and minimalist with limited seating. If you plan to go, aim for off-hours unless you enjoy waiting in line for sugar. The decor is cute and trendy, perfect for photos if that's part of your dessert ritual. As they say, "you eat with your eyes first," and when it comes to presentation, this place definitely gets an A+. The desserts look stunning and set high expectations. Unfortunately, that's where things started to crumble. It's like going to see your favorite artist live. You've watched the videos, memorized the songs, and paid for the experience. But instead of the electric performance you imagined, you get someone lip-syncing and barely connecting with the crowd. That was this place in dessert form. We ordered the Mango Bingsoo on our first visit, and when it arrived, we were surprised by how small the portion was. The guy next to us even looked over and said, "Whatever that is, I'm getting that next time." He shouldn't have. The Bingsoo looked great but was bland, and the "snow" was more chunky ice than soft shave. The Thai Tea Roti was also not what I expected. It came with Thai tea ice cream and sauce alongside a roti that was fried to a crunch. Interesting idea, just not the best execution. The sauce and ice cream needed a stronger Thai tea flavor to balance the crispy roti, and the flavors never quite came together. Overall, A Buttercup nails the aesthetics but misses the flavor. If you're here for the photos, you'll be happy. If you're here for the taste, you'll leave with a full camera roll and an unsatisfied sweet tooth.

    We got the pandan roti, which was fantastic! The roti itself was super flaky and crispy, and I…read moreloved the combo of the roti + spoonful of ice cream with a bit of the pandan drizzle. The coconut strips were also the perfect addition. Super decadent and overall the perfect sweet treat I agree with the other reviews that portions + presentation are a bit disappointing, but it was still undeniably tasty food

    Photos
    A Buttercup Dessert House
    Menu 1 of 2
    Menu 1 of 2
    Menu 2 of 2

    See all

    Menu 2 of 2
    NaYa Dessert Cafe

    NaYa Dessert Cafe

    4.1
    (808 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$
    Vegetarian friendly
    Vegan friendly

    Been wanting to try this FOREVER and finally got a chance to. I heard lots about the mango tango…read moreand honestly thought the mango would be the main part of the dish that I'd like but WOW that ice was top tier did not know it can be so good. Also did not expect to like the sticky rice but that too was a hit. They said they were out of the big size so they gave us the smaller one which is good for two people. Definitely coming back and honestly will try other stuff here too next time.

    Naya Cafe has some of the best shaved ice I've had in the city! I swung by with friends after…read moregrabbing lunch. The shop is small and cute, and we were able to quickly find seating. Service was nice and prompt. We ordered one of their new items. The salted duck egg bingsoo, as well as a Thai tea lava cake. The Thai tea lava cake was rich and cocoa-y, pairing so well with the Thai tea ice cream. The star of the show, however, was definitely the shaved ice. The portion size was nice and large, and the mochi on top was so soft and chewy. The salted duck egg topping tasted like the filling in the lava egg yolk buns from dim sum, so earthy and rich and sweet with a perfect umami hit. It paired perfectly with the milky, not too sweet shaved ice. I love salted duck yolk everything and this is yet another item to add to that list! Naya is a bit pricy but so worth it for that bingsoo.

    Photos
    Chocolate Toasted  cr. foodswithyu
    Chocolate Toasted cr. foodswithyu
    Mango Tango  Cr. mitzifood
    Mango Tango Cr. mitzifood
    The chocolate salted egg lava cake, served
warm with a center that gushes out once you cut it open. 
Cr. janeejaneee

    See all

    The chocolate salted egg lava cake, served warm with a center that gushes out once you cut it open. Cr. janeejaneee
    Garden Creamery

    Garden Creamery

    4.7
    (1.7k reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Love the vibe of this place! Reminds me of NYC where all the people get in line for some great…read morequality ice cream. I love that their flavors are special and different. My favorite has to be the vanilla lilikoi with the tarty passion fruit puree on top. Then my second favorite would be hojicha. These two were solid. I tried the sea salt kaya and it was also veryyy good but a bit salty for my preference. I got Japanese milk coffee which reminds me of instant packet coffee. Good but not amazing imo. Wait was pretty long, around 30-35 min on a Saturday night at 10pm. But still worth it to try!!

    YAY asian inspired flavors! Definitely one of my favorite if not my favorite ice cream spot in the…read morebay. My all time favorite is their hojicha. The flavor is so strong and I love the nuttiness to it. I think their matcha is from stonemill matcha! The thai jasmine green tea latte was also surprisingly really good. It was unique, and I liked how I could taste both the thai tea and the jasmine tea, they were both present and strong. I especially liked the jasmine aftertaste that lingered. Super floral! The japanese milk coffee was less bitter/strong compared to typical coffee ice cream, probably hence the milk. I think I would've enjoyed a stronger aroma of coffee flavor more, but it was still yum! The genmaicha is like a green tea with toasted rice, so it had a nutty flavor to it. I really don't think you're going to go wrong with any flavor because they all tasted so amazing to me. Workers are patient, I like how they let you sample the flavors! They usually have a line out the door especially on weekends, but it moves pretty quickly!

    Photos
    Single (strawberry yuzu, genmaicha), double (strawberry yuzu) (11/2025)
    Single (strawberry yuzu, genmaicha), double (strawberry yuzu) (11/2025)
    Ube pandan
    Ube pandan
    Cantaloupe and Vanilla Lilikoi

    See all

    Cantaloupe and Vanilla Lilikoi
    Powder

    Powder

    4.4
    (855 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    My friend and I walked 20 min from Haight to Powder since we were craving a sweet treat! She got…read morethe earl grey with misugaru, and I got the honeydew with mochi and misugaru (a type of Korean roasted grain powder). The mochi topping was a bit hard, and the misugaru started blowing away in the wind and getting all over our clothes! Definitely consider the weather in SF and how this might affect your plans, because I wouldn't have gone with this topping had we thought ahead. The honeydew was so light and perfect- we had such a hard time deciding which flavor to get, but this nailed it for me. I'm a big fan of the personal sizes they offer. There's very few places to get shaved ice in the Bay in the first place, and many are meant to be shared with friends. This way, you can mix and match with your party and try different options!

    like eh. the flavors and toppings were good and it tasted good, but for what it was, the shave ice…read morewas mainly air and barely any flavor payoff for the price. you only get like one or 2 toppings before one tiny shave ice starts hitting double digits which i feel like is crazy considering that if you condensed it down to liquid the entire thing would be just like maximum 1 tablespoon of milky liquid. the good thing was that compared to other shave ice, it was less watery icey and more like milky. recommend: thai tea, sesame, and guava

    Photos
    Matcha Green Tea w/ mochi
    Matcha Green Tea w/ mochi
    Matcha with strawberries
    Matcha with strawberries
    Strawberry & Cereal Snow

    See all

    Strawberry & Cereal Snow

    Bi-Rite Creamery - icecream - Updated August 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...