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So creamy ice cream this the name Garden Creamery. LOL Although there was a line, it went by okay, no rush. Everyone in line was polite with their friends. Plus, I Needed time to narrow down what 2 flavors I wanted. I was happy to be finally in the area and it was open! I haven't been back since the pandemic. They open late in the day and I am not here at those times until my event at the rooftop restaurant was about a block and half away on a sunny Sunday afternoon. I found the line to be wrapped around the store in the corner. Ice cream still tastes creamy and unique flavors are lovely. With two sold out flavors I decided to go with matcha Oreo and classic Vanilla Lilikoi which is Tahitian Vanilla with passion fruit which was the best flavor (most popular one - just look at the tub as most people ordered it. I would normally order the ice cream in a cup to get a better ratio of ice cream. But I decided I hadn't had a cake cone in years, so I went for that cone. It was like going back to my childhood eating ice cream with my parents. Yup this place still lives up to its name as ice cream is creamy and unique bold flavors are the draw as they make their own flavors and use fresh ingredients with 100% grass-fed, organic dairy from local Petaluma family farms. They also make a super creamy line of coconut-based vegan sorbet - sweetened with agave nectar, for a non-dairy alternative. Their tea are from Japan and Asian countries which is why the matcha ice cream tastes good. They also l pasteurize their bases. Then they slow churn each flavor with virtually no incorporation of air which creates the smooth textures and authentic flavors of the regions. Ice cream was yummy in my tummy and it gives me an excuse to hang out more down in this area for great ice creams The Mission has a number of excellent ice cream, all different in their own ways. In the old days they used to have Chimney Cone in 2017 but I never had a chance to try it. I am sure it tasted good, but it must have been labor intensive and they are a small shop. But their main selling point is focusing on the ice cream unique flavors that rotate.
I always love a treat! Happy I got to swing by this place again. Been here a few times and it's so good that I couldn't help it. Samples their hojicha and jasmine flavors. Both so good- but I settled on black sesame. It's so creamy and the kids size is perfect! Usually there is a line out the door but also so worth it. Staff is very patient! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not much sitting room but they have a few tables and a restroom![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]
The line wrapped around the side of the shop may deter some, but it moved pretty quickly. They kept a menu taped to the window so you could decide what samples you wanted before getting inside. We were greeted by a friendly person and quickly given the samples we requested. We went with singles. One was the creamsicle and strawberry yuzu sorbet. The other was two scoops of cookies and cream. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was a little seating section inside that looked clean but we took ours out to eat while checking out Porchfest.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]
Amazing ice cream!! So many fun, delicious flavors. Portion sizes and prices are fair. Sugar and cake cones free--love! Open late (11PM) on Saturdays--a dream. Friendly and kind staff. Free surrounding residential curb parking, though very limited. The Salty Kaya and Matcha Gold are delish and make a great, creamy pairing. Also really liked the Banana Pudding & Ube Coco! Will always recommend this place (:
Stopped by for dessert around 8:30 on a Saturday, and the line was pretty long, we ended up waiting about 40 minutes. They let us sample up to three flavors before ordering, which was a nice touch. I went with the Funky Miso and Vanilla Lilikoi, and the Vanilla Lilikoi was definitely my favorite. I'd love to come back to try the Matcha Oreo next time! [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was also plenty of indoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, I'd definitely return to try more flavors.
Came by for a post dinner dessert on a Thursday evening and the line was pretty long. I enjoyed my first time here and this time was a good experience as well. They allow samples with a limit of 3. This time around I got the cookies & cream flavor and the biscoff cookie flavor on a sugar cone. I appreciate that the sugar cone and the waffle cone options are both free. The biscoff flavor was amazing! Everyone in my party sampled this flavor and ended up choosing it. I would come back.
The lilikoi vanilla is so freaking delicious! It's crazy how you can really taste both the lilikoi and the vanilla. i was expecting one to overpower the other but you can actually taste both flavors infused. loved it so much! the hojicha was also really good~ super strong. i tried my friend's ube and it was really good. i'm usually not a ube girl but it was super creamy and not too overwhelming which i enjoyed. there were so many unique flavors and i will definitely come back to try the others! [[HIGHLIGHT]]the store is also super cute with polaroids of dogs that stop by! love it and hopefully i can bring my pup here as well[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]
I passed by Garden Creamery on my way to dinner and saw a long line down the block. I came by after dinner for a sweet treat and the line was unchanged, 30 min before close. Thankfully the line moved fairly fast, and when I got close to the front, I saw that they allow three samples per person to keep customers moving. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The store is larger than it looks with some seating along the sides and back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I opted a small cup of the lychee black tea and auntie Kendra's garden. The lychee black tea was INCREDIBLE, strong, strong tea and fruit flavor, perfectly creamy, and not too sweet. The more memorable of the two, however, was definitely Auntie Kendra. It was a vanilla base with salty plum juice, passion fruit, and preserved lemon peel. The delicate vanilla, the lemon aroma without the sour tang, the floral, exotic passion fruit, and the unexpected punch of salt and earthiness from the plum juice, this is a WHOPPER of a flavor. Every bite allowed me a new appreciation of the layers of flavors in this scoop. While a bit pricy, Garden creamery is on par with the other local ice cream spots in SF and well, the flavors and my enjoyment of them speak for themselves. I will definitely be making more trips out here to try their other flavors!
[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is the definition of a hidden gem. It's a cute, "hole-in-the-wall" spot that proves some of the best things in San Francisco require a bit of a hunt.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I am still thinking about the scoops we got. Every single one was a knockout. The Black Sesame & Japanese Black Coffee were deep, earthy, and perfectly bold. While the Ube & Kaya had incredible texture and that authentic, vibrant sweetness that's hard to find done this well. Reminded me of Hawaii in a cup. The vibe & the service were great, friendly and fast despite the popularity. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's definitely a Mission staple where the energy is high; I'm pretty sure I witnessed a couple of tech founders starting their next big venture while waiting in line![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ps. Parking is notoriously difficult in this immediate area, so save yourself the headache and take a rideshare or public transit. It is 100% worth the effort once you get that first taste. Easily some of the best ice cream in the city. I'll be back (repeatedly).
The line always looks scary from the outside but it goes by fast and worth the short wait! I love the creamy texture of the ice cream and the flavors they have. They scoop the ice cream in the perfect round size so it's so cute like in a cartoon. Most flavors are staples but they also have seasonal flavors. For a single (2 scoops/ flavors) it's $6.95 and no up charge for a sugar cone. To me that's a deal in San Francisco! Ube is really popular. I tried a seasonal Aunty Kendra's Garden = Tahiti vanilla, salty plum, passion fruit preserve and lemon peel- it was heaven! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside there are some chairs and tables to enjoy your treat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have cute overheard lighting and Polaroid pics of dogs strung up. Cute video to decorate and make the creamery feel festive and fun[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].
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This place seems to always have a line, but there's absolutely a good reason for it! Located in the Mission, Garden Creamery is a small ice cream shop with lots of Asian inspired and seasonal flavors. The line went pretty fast on a Wednesday evening, but I can't imagine what it's like on a weekend. There's a bit of seating inside to enjoy your ice cream. They let you try three flavors, and I tried two, and both were so good I just decided on the spot. My first sample was the Salty Kaya. WOW. Heaven in my mouth. A burst of coconut and the saltiness that paired so well together. There's a reason this flavor has a permanent spot on the menu and isn't just a seasonal flavor! My second choice was the Funky Miso. I guess I love the sweet and savory combo. Also delicious! But not quite the flavor explosion in my mouth like the Salty Kaya. This one really grew on me after several spoonfuls of it. I really like that the single scoop allows you to get two flavors. How can I decide on just one when they have so many fun flavors?? I love this spot and will absolutely be returning. I'm still thinking about the Salty Kaya weeks later. read more
15 days ago
I've been coming to Garden Creamery for years, and it's one of those places I always look forward to. I love that they rotate seasonal flavors because there's always something new to try. My favorite is when they have their melon flavors, and I was so excited to see cantaloupe back this week! It was just as good as I remembered... fresh, creamy, fruity, and not overly sweet. Their flavors are creative without feeling gimmicky, and everything I've tried has been yummy. They let you sample up to 3 flavors, which definitely helps when you're trying to decide between all the seasonal options. There's usually a pretty long line but it moves fast so I've never felt like I was waiting too long. The staff is always friendly, and the whole experience is worth it. If you're into unique, seasonal flavors, Garden Creamery is definitely a place you'll want to keep coming back to. read more
So many of my friends have been recommending this place to me and I was super excited to try it :D DELICIOUSSS My friend and I went here on a weekend afternoon, and the line wasn't long at all (we got really lucky I think). The line moved relatively fast and the service was great! You can't sample too many, but the ones I did sample were amazing already mmhmm! I ended up getting the matcha and jasmine milk tea, both of which I LOVED!! My friend got an interesting combo... PB oreo and thai tea LOL he also ended up liking his a lot. There's parking in neighborhoods! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside of the shop was really cute and there's quite a few seats inside![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] :D I will definitely be back. I also heard they have rotating flavors! read more
2 months ago
So creamy ice cream this the name Garden Creamery. LOL Although there was a line, it went by okay, no rush. Everyone in line was polite with their friends. Plus, I Needed time to narrow down what 2 flavors I wanted. I was happy to be finally in the area and it was open! I haven't been back since the pandemic. They open late in the day and I am not here at those times until my event at the rooftop restaurant was about a block and half away on a sunny Sunday afternoon. I found the line to be wrapped around the store in the corner. Ice cream still tastes creamy and unique flavors are lovely. With two sold out flavors I decided to go with matcha Oreo and classic Vanilla Lilikoi which is Tahitian Vanilla with passion fruit which was the best flavor (most popular one - just look at the tub as most people ordered it. I would normally order the ice cream in a cup to get a better ratio of ice cream. But I decided I hadn't had a cake cone in years, so I went for that cone. It was like going back to my childhood eating ice cream with my parents. Yup this place still lives up to its name as ice cream is creamy and unique bold flavors are the draw as they make their own flavors and use fresh ingredients with 100% grass-fed, organic dairy from local Petaluma family farms. They also make a super creamy line of coconut-based vegan sorbet - sweetened with agave nectar, for a non-dairy alternative. Their tea are from Japan and Asian countries which is why the matcha ice cream tastes good. They also l pasteurize their bases. Then they slow churn each flavor with virtually no incorporation of air which creates the smooth textures and authentic flavors of the regions. Ice cream was yummy in my tummy and it gives me an excuse to hang out more down in this area for great ice creams The Mission has a number of excellent ice cream, all different in their own ways. In the old days they used to have Chimney Cone in 2017 but I never had a chance to try it. I am sure it tasted good, but it must have been labor intensive and they are a small shop. But their main selling point is focusing on the ice cream unique flavors that rotate. read more
I always love a treat! Happy I got to swing by this place again. Been here a few times and it's so good that I couldn't help it. Samples their hojicha and jasmine flavors. Both so good- but I settled on black sesame. It's so creamy and the kids size is perfect! Usually there is a line out the door but also so worth it. Staff is very patient! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not much sitting room but they have a few tables and a restroom![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more
The line wrapped around the side of the shop may deter some, but it moved pretty quickly. They kept a menu taped to the window so you could decide what samples you wanted before getting inside. We were greeted by a friendly person and quickly given the samples we requested. We went with singles. One was the creamsicle and strawberry yuzu sorbet. The other was two scoops of cookies and cream. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was a little seating section inside that looked clean but we took ours out to eat while checking out Porchfest.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more
I have been here a few time and love how they change up the flavors. This time around I got the biscuff and macnut road(their version of rocky road). I went on a nice Sunday there was a line but it was moved fast so maybe was in line for 20 minutes. Love coming here and will be back again. read more
Amazing ice cream!! So many fun, delicious flavors. Portion sizes and prices are fair. Sugar and cake cones free--love! Open late (11PM) on Saturdays--a dream. Friendly and kind staff. Free surrounding residential curb parking, though very limited. The Salty Kaya and Matcha Gold are delish and make a great, creamy pairing. Also really liked the Banana Pudding & Ube Coco! Will always recommend this place (: read more
25 days ago
Stopped by for dessert around 8:30 on a Saturday, and the line was pretty long, we ended up waiting about 40 minutes. They let us sample up to three flavors before ordering, which was a nice touch. I went with the Funky Miso and Vanilla Lilikoi, and the Vanilla Lilikoi was definitely my favorite. I'd love to come back to try the Matcha Oreo next time! [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was also plenty of indoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, I'd definitely return to try more flavors. read more
Came by for a post dinner dessert on a Thursday evening and the line was pretty long. I enjoyed my first time here and this time was a good experience as well. They allow samples with a limit of 3. This time around I got the cookies & cream flavor and the biscoff cookie flavor on a sugar cone. I appreciate that the sugar cone and the waffle cone options are both free. The biscoff flavor was amazing! Everyone in my party sampled this flavor and ended up choosing it. I would come back. read more
3 months ago
The lilikoi vanilla is so freaking delicious! It's crazy how you can really taste both the lilikoi and the vanilla. i was expecting one to overpower the other but you can actually taste both flavors infused. loved it so much! the hojicha was also really good~ super strong. i tried my friend's ube and it was really good. i'm usually not a ube girl but it was super creamy and not too overwhelming which i enjoyed. there were so many unique flavors and i will definitely come back to try the others! [[HIGHLIGHT]]the store is also super cute with polaroids of dogs that stop by! love it and hopefully i can bring my pup here as well[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more
I passed by Garden Creamery on my way to dinner and saw a long line down the block. I came by after dinner for a sweet treat and the line was unchanged, 30 min before close. Thankfully the line moved fairly fast, and when I got close to the front, I saw that they allow three samples per person to keep customers moving. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The store is larger than it looks with some seating along the sides and back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I opted a small cup of the lychee black tea and auntie Kendra's garden. The lychee black tea was INCREDIBLE, strong, strong tea and fruit flavor, perfectly creamy, and not too sweet. The more memorable of the two, however, was definitely Auntie Kendra. It was a vanilla base with salty plum juice, passion fruit, and preserved lemon peel. The delicate vanilla, the lemon aroma without the sour tang, the floral, exotic passion fruit, and the unexpected punch of salt and earthiness from the plum juice, this is a WHOPPER of a flavor. Every bite allowed me a new appreciation of the layers of flavors in this scoop. While a bit pricy, Garden creamery is on par with the other local ice cream spots in SF and well, the flavors and my enjoyment of them speak for themselves. I will definitely be making more trips out here to try their other flavors! read more
[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is the definition of a hidden gem. It's a cute, "hole-in-the-wall" spot that proves some of the best things in San Francisco require a bit of a hunt.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I am still thinking about the scoops we got. Every single one was a knockout. The Black Sesame & Japanese Black Coffee were deep, earthy, and perfectly bold. While the Ube & Kaya had incredible texture and that authentic, vibrant sweetness that's hard to find done this well. Reminded me of Hawaii in a cup. The vibe & the service were great, friendly and fast despite the popularity. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's definitely a Mission staple where the energy is high; I'm pretty sure I witnessed a couple of tech founders starting their next big venture while waiting in line![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ps. Parking is notoriously difficult in this immediate area, so save yourself the headache and take a rideshare or public transit. It is 100% worth the effort once you get that first taste. Easily some of the best ice cream in the city. I'll be back (repeatedly). read more
3 months ago
The line always looks scary from the outside but it goes by fast and worth the short wait! I love the creamy texture of the ice cream and the flavors they have. They scoop the ice cream in the perfect round size so it's so cute like in a cartoon. Most flavors are staples but they also have seasonal flavors. For a single (2 scoops/ flavors) it's $6.95 and no up charge for a sugar cone. To me that's a deal in San Francisco! Ube is really popular. I tried a seasonal Aunty Kendra's Garden = Tahiti vanilla, salty plum, passion fruit preserve and lemon peel- it was heaven! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside there are some chairs and tables to enjoy your treat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have cute overheard lighting and Polaroid pics of dogs strung up. Cute video to decorate and make the creamery feel festive and fun[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more
Great ice cream spot with Asian inspired flavors. I tried the pu erh tea, vanilla lilikoi, coconut, black sesame, salty kaya, and biscoff flavors. The pu erh & black sesame were my favorites. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a small place with some tables and seating inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was super friendly & fast. The line was short at 6:30pm on a Friday. read more
1 month ago
The line was long but it was worth the wait! I ordered 2 flavors, ube pandan and lychee and it was amazing!! I loved both flavors. Not too sweet and very creamy. read more
some of my favorite ice cream flavors in the bay -- always a treat to visit garden creamery. usually a line but they keep the line moving while still allowing 3 samples! really love their asian flavors -- vanilla lilikoi, genmaicha, hojicha, black sesame, etc. all flavors are strong and not too sweet or heavy. prices are a little high for the size of the scoops but that's just how it is nowadays. worth it imo because you can get flavors you can't get elsewhere. read more
the BEST ice cream place i've ever visited the line was indeed worth the wait. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Despite it being a small store with limited seating, they have such an incredible array of flavors[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and you can truly taste the effort and love that goes into each one. When I visited I was able to try some seasonal flavors such as the nectarine sorbet and peach sorbet. I was so shocked by how creamy it was even though it was not dairy-based. Their menu is full of rotating flavors which is very cool. Would highly highly recommend Garden Creamery!! read more
2 months ago
Here's a refreshed version that keeps your warm, conversational voice while highlighting the Salty Kaya: [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you're looking for a little hang with friends or just a quick stop to grab a treat and enjoy it at home in front of the TV, this is the place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tucked away in the Mission District near the Valencia corridor, Garden Creamery is definitely worth a visit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The line can sometimes be out the door, but other times you can walk right in. Either way, it's worth the wait. I got to sample a few flavors, and the customer service was delightful. I was trying to decide on my third flavor for my large order, and everything I tasted was so good that it made the decision difficult, in the best way possible. With a large order, you can get two scoops or three small scoops, and honestly, I could have easily ended up with six scoops because every flavor was delicious. For reference, Garden Creamery is known for its creative Asian-inspired flavors My favorite was the Salty Kaya, absolutely to die for. I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying more flavors. The ice cream is consistently delicious, so I'm going to try to save it for once every other week... lol. Highly recommend! . read more
Hands down the best ice cream I've ever had. My favorite flavor (and my friend's favorite) was the salty kaya, the salt and the Kaya perfectly mesh together to create an explosion in flavor. Objectively, the next best flavor was the vanilla lilikoi; it immediately hits you with a strong passionfruit flavor followed by a calm and subtle vanilla flavor that is just perfect. The black sesame and ube pandan were also very good, though I would've liked it if the pandan flavor stood out a bit more and if the ube flavor was a bit stronger and more refined. If you want to be adventurous, I think mixing some of the flavors makes the ice creams even better; we mixed the ice creams in each cup towards the end and they were absolutely delicious. What really makes this ice cream so great is its perfect texture, consistency, and balance. Each bite really has a start, middle, and end, which creates a truly enjoyable ice cream eating experience. I sampled some of the other flavors, and among them I thought the lychee black tea and niangao were good and unique tries for next time. The matcha and hojicha were also good, on par with those flavors of ice cream I've had in Tokyo. Service is really fast and the staff is super nice. They let you sample up to 3 flavors if there's a line, but like I mentioned before they let me sample some more flavors when there was no line. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside of the shop is cute but it's a bit hot and musty so most people end up eating outdoors.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 5/5 read more
Very easily my new favorite ice cream shop in San Francisco! I've been to Garden Creamery twice now and, unbelievably, the second time was even better than the first. If you're looking for unique ice cream flavors, especially Asian-inspired flavors, then look no further! I would take any out-of-town friend here for dessert!! Their menu boasts flavors like black sesame, hojicha, matcha oreo, vanilla lilokoi, and ube pandan, with fun topics like mochi and coconut condensed milk. My friend and I visited around 9:30pm on a Saturday evening and waited roughly 30 minutes in line. This was vastly different from my first visit, which had no wait around 10pm on a Wednesday! Regardless, the wait is worth it, even on a weekend. They let you sample up to 3 flavors, which is fair as they want to try their best to keep the line moving. I ordered a single scoop, which came with two flavors, and chose the calamansi creamsicle and Aunty Kendra's garden, which was like a passionfruit jam and preserved lemon peel with salty plum juice I think? It reminded me of the vanilla lilikoi a bit and was absolutely delicious. I especially loved that the shop workers asked us in what order we wanted the scoops placed in the bowl, I have NEVER been asked that before and this is truly a gamechanger! read more
A taste sensation is the thought that immediately comes to mind when I think about the delicious flavors that Garden Creamery offers! Their flavor selections are unique, exceptional, and absolutely worth trying! I really like the fact that the flavors are constantly changing. Yes, they keep some "basics ", but generally speaking, this is absolutely a place you can frequent and always find something new to try. They do allow each customer to have a couple of samples while you're trying to decide which awesome flavor you'd like, and that also keeps the ever-growing line moving along. Seating is pretty limited, and parking... Well, it's San Francisco so y'all know what you need to do. Now to the good stuff... We each ordered two scoops, and I will say these pricey little nuggets aren't as large as one might anticipate a scoop of ice cream to be, but they are so packed with quality ingredients and flavor! I have one word: pandan. It's amazingly delicious. In one order we had the salty Kaya- its southeast Asian pandan coconut goodness, with another scoop of the vanilla Lilikoi. This is that flavor that you unexpectedly fall in love with. It's Tahitian vanilla with generous swirls of passionfruit. If you think you don't like passionfruit like I did, this absolutely will change your mind. These two together were just magical. The other order we had the salty Kaya with another scoop of the golden milk. Golden milk is this combination of turmeric, ginger, black pepper, cardamom, and some other flavors that just sends your taste buds to another world. This is absolutely a place that you can frequently and should frequently check out and enjoy their flavors. Added bonus: they offer vegan flavors as well to the rotating menu. Delicious! read more
"Not too sweet" - the best Asian compliment you can ever get :D And 2 of my friends said it!! Super delicious, super quality, unique Asian flavor ice cream :) The ice cream is so yummy, creamy, and clean! Parking is street, and the lines can be 15+ min long, but worth it to try "3 samples", and get some of the best ice cream in the area. The flavors are Asian/Hawaiian-leaning like Vanilla Lilikoi and Hojicha - with many of them varying seasonally. Definitely use your sample privileges to try as much as possible - and at least get the double size because the scoops are on the "Chinese Exercise Balls" size (lol) which means they're not huge. But you definitely get quality over quantity here and for those who aren't big dessert eaters, the portion works out great for them. I ended up getting Ken's Korner x Garden (Tahitian Vanilla with plum juice and passion fruit) and the Saffron Rose (a very floral flavor). Loved them both, but personally preferred the Saffron Rose because it was so light and bright. I got to try a bunch of others from my friends, and honestly all of them were really good (and they were al happy). I always consider stopping by here if dinner doesn't have dessert (heh) or if we're passing by :) Thanks Garden Creamery! read more
I had a pretty good experience. They have great asian flavour. I tried a mix of Ube and something I can't recall now. Both were great. This is first time I tried Ube in ice cream and it was totally the highlight of my day. read more
Super friendly, samples galore, and knock your socks off delicious ice cream. The vanilla lilikoi is usually available and absolutely delicious - it's mildly sweet with tangy lilikoi, that is super refreshing. It's creamy as heck though, and has a great mouth feel. They have everything from sweet to barely sweet and the huge line down the block says all of what you need to know. During the summer when it's warm it's huge but it's barely less when it's cold, so you know either people are crazy or the ice cream is crazy good. (Maybe both?). Don't sleep on the toppings - the salted caramel is rich and buttery, the chocolate is dark and rich, yum. Sugar cone on top of the cup is my move, eat the cone with ice cream. Garden creamery is my favorite ice cream shop in SF. read more
6 months ago
This place is so amazing! So many unique flavors and great staff. All the flavors look so tempting, with puerh, genmaicha, pandan, etc. Now I want to keep coming back until I try them all! I sampled 3 and then got a fourth flavor, but I loved all of them. They do really taste like the tea or other thing they're supposed to be and I just think it's so creative. Maybe slightly sweeter than my ideal preference, but hey it's ice cream. The sign says 3 samples which I feel is more than usual. But the staff offered more than 3 when I had trouble deciding and someone else got 4 samples actually (to be fair others in the party used less than 3). When I hesitated he asked if I wanted to try tea flavors and I said I just thought those were really interesting, so he gave me his personal recommendations. He was so warm and friendly. There's a small amount of seating, two of which were hidden by a plant for some reason. Little pricy, short line (it was around 7pm). read more
3 months ago
This place is so good. The unique flavors definitely make me wanna come back. Even if it is like an hour drive. I got the haupia coconut flavor and it tasted so good. I wish i also got the black sesame but I was already too full. The ube pandan was different, i couldnt really taste the pandan but the ube was still so yummy read more
Perfect sweet treat! We were driving by and noticed a long line out the door. We decided to stop by and got lucky with finding street parking. The menu is so unique with all the different flavors. The workers were extremely patient with us and let us try different flavors. There are a few tables inside! We ended up getting vanilla lilikoi & biscoff cookie in one cup and japanese milk coffee, black sesame, and cookies in cream on the cone. The total came out to be about $18. Everything tasted delicious and fresh. This is definitely on my list to go again if I'm in the area. read more
I stopped by on a weekday late evening. Still there was a queue. There were sevaral interesting flavors. Black sesame, ube pandan and saffron rose were my favorite flavors. Cookies and cream was a nice traditional flavor ice cream. Genmaicha, Thai tea and salty kaya were my other flavors. Those were good too. Ice cream was very creamy. read more
10/10 no notes for this place. An absolute favorite of my friends, boyfriend, and I, we come here post-dinner and just-because all the time. ULTIMATE COMBO I recommend is Ube Pandan and Banana Pudding. Honorable Mentions: Japanese Milk Coffee and Genmaicha. The lines will more than likely always be long but it's worth the hype and wait. I personally think the scoop sizes and assortment of unique flavors is what makes it the perfect sweet treat. For about $6 you can get two scoops of any flavors you choose and limited to 3 free samples! They rotate out their flavors here and there so there's always something new to try seasonally. The workers there are kind and inviting too! The interior is small so there are limited seating, if you're lucky it's available then you and your company can sit down! read more
A true 10/10 ice cream shop. I'm honestly not usually the world's biggest ice cream fan (a foodie crime, I know), but I occasionally find a spot with expertly crafted, unique flavors that changes my mind. Garden Creamery is one of those gems -- they have a slew of outstanding Asian-inspired flavors, perfectly crafted to be super rich, smooth, and (critically) not overly sweet. Several flavors also have fun crunchy mix-ins, which offer a great flavor and texture contrast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The store is super cute, with its cozy string lights and rows upon rows of doggo Polaroids, but it is quite small.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The line frequently goes out the door and around the block, although it does move decently fast. Each guest is allowed to sample a max of four flavors, which helps keep the line moving but does make for hard decisions -- every flavor looks drool-worthy! I sampled the genmaicha, salty kaya, hojicha, and black sesame, all of which were outstanding. The tea-based scoops had a great earthiness from the tea, with slight floral notes. The hojicha was wonderfully roasty and the genmaicha had toasted rice mixed in that helped amp up the flavor. The black sesame and a similarly nutty and roasted flavor, and it wasn't overly sweet. The salty kaya was a wonderful sweet and savory combo, perfect for pairing with a sweeter or fruitier scoop, but also delicious in its own. It was hard to choose just two for my standard cup, but I eventually settled on the genmaicha and then went out on a limb for the fifth flavor that I wanted to try but couldn't fit in, their strawberry lychee yuzu sorbet. Similar to the ice cream, the sorbet was super smooth and didn't have a single hint of ice crystals; it was fruity, sweet but not overwhelming, and quite refreshing. It went wonderfully with the genmaicha (matcha and strawberry is a classic pairing, after all), and I loved the combo. I can't wait to come back to try all their other flavors! read more
Cute ice cream shop with rotating, fusion flavors tucked away on 20th close by the main Valencia st in Mission Really interesting flavor selection and all the ones I tried really hit the mark in terms of accuracy of the flavor matching the name Texture is veryyyy creamy almost leaning gelato even though it's ice cream My favorite was the Irish coffee - it was so light yet creamy and the alcohol flavor rlly came through without being overpowering. The Tahitian vanilla was also really tasty and the passion fruit syrup made it interesting and elevated. Theres cute string lights that set the mood and limited seating but we got lucky and snatched up a spot. There are long lines even on a Wednesday night but staff are all friendly and keep it moving - also dogs are very welcome they even have a dog Instagram page!! read more
I found this place while searching for ice cream with a variety of vegan options. Most places seem to have the same flavors, but this had unique ones that caught my eye. They also switch out flavors. I came around 8pm at night and there was a line wrapped around the building down the street. I knew it was gonna be good. And it was! I got vegan Ube and Haupia flavors. It was sooo yummy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The environment is also chill and friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The workers are cool. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It has a great vibe all around.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would come here again. read more
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3566 20th St
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Are they selling pints currently?
Not as of today (3/16). Haven't seen pints for sale for a month or so
Has the place shut down? My understanding is it has been shut from 19th December 2022, I could be wrong, just wanted to check. They don't pick up their phone, nor are responding to messages
There were damaged parts from the storm and awaiting parts to fix a different machinery. They haven't reopened yet. The best way to get updates is through their IG.
Do you still offer the chimney cakes?
No, they stopped those awhile ago, even before the pandemic
Can I purchase the pints without pre-order online? I wasn't able to buy it online because it was sold out within minutes!
Typically no. This weekend and last weekend, they had extra pints for sale. Sometimes you may need to just go and check for yourself
Are they open during COVID shelter in place? The answer is YES! Starting 4/29/20 for togo flavors! Wed & Fri 3-7pm for preorder pickups and walkins!
Are you open despite COVID-19? Will there be a window to order ice cream but not dine-in?
Unfortunately no, they are closed for now.
Is there still a truck?
Are they still serving ice cream on churro cones?
Last time I asked (a month ago) the owner said they might start serving it on Friday's!
Is there a San Francisco surcharge?
No there isn't. Unless it is baked into the price. The healthcare surcharge is levied to customers at the discretion of the business owner, and is not mandated by SF.
When will this place sell pints?
Scooper told me they sell half pints to go, same price as their double scoop ~$7
Any dairy free options?
Lots! They make a bunch with coconut milk so they are great if you have allergies
This place ever open?
Wed 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm Thu 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm…
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