Such a classic place to get a sundae, but definitely a bit of a tourist trap. It can get crowded, especially in the summer when everyone's visiting the city. It's located next to Fisherman's Wharf, so you can take a nice stroll after to walk off your calories. I usually get the Golden Gate Banana Split. It comes with vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream. Toppings wise you get pineapple, strawberry, whipped cream, nuts, hot fudge, and a cherry. My family and I realized something was missing as we ate it and I now realize we never got the fudge. Boo!! It's definitely expensive. Ended up paying $27.06. I did share it with 2 other people. Pro tip - you can swap any of the ice cream flavors out if you prefer something different than the standard flavors. Service was quick! Our ice cream came out surprisingly fast. read more

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This is my second time visiting. The Ghirardelli square itself has little shops and eateries you can enjoy. I love that they have a nondairy selection now for those with sensitivities. It was very busy but the line went quick. The workers didn't seem very friendly and none of them were very welcoming. So that already put us off from the start. We ordered the frozen Chocolate and a regular vanilla sundae. Although the ice cream was good, our cups were full of hard fudge. I feel it was a bit overwhelming. I'll try to come again and perhaps try another flavor. read more

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On my most recent SF visit I was so excited to stop by Ghirardelli Square! A big tourist spot, the Square is home to multiple Ghirardelli shops and ample space to enjoy your delicious dessert. Overlooking the water, it is a gorgeous location to relax. There was a fairly long line for a Saturday afternoon, and I opted for the Mini Dubai Chocolate Sundae. I was surprised at how expensive the cup was -$18 for a mini while the regular size was $21. Since it was just me, the mini was more suitable in size (and I still couldn't finish it) but the prices are pretty steep for a dessert shop. That being said, staff were very accommodating and efficient given how loud and busy the shop was (and probably stayed throughout the day). The sundae was delicious and I loved the crunch of the pistachio filling. I will probably be back here on my next visit to SF, though hopefully able to share a dessert given the sizes here! read more

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Cool little shopping center that's fairly close to numerous other activities. The shopping center itself holds a few places to eat and attractions, namely the Ghirardelli stores. I don't think there's much here that you can't get elsewhere, so besides a trip to check it out and enjoy area, I probably wouldn't recommend a repeat visit read more

I came here with my daughter for a mommy/ daughter date and had the best time. My daughter ordered the mini Sunday and ended up with ice cream left over. It was such a fun experience. Everyone was very kind and helpful, we ordered our ice cream and then they brought it to the table. The restrooms were a little hard to find and because I was alone with a 6 year old I ended up having to wait quite a while to go because they were on the other side of the square. But overall we had a wonderful experience eating our ice cream then walking down to the water to watch the sunset. read more

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Holy Amazeballs! I have been here a few times and its always so fun and never truly what I expect. I went into Ghirardelli's for a hot chocolate and a little sundae for me and friends to share. The sundae was... meh in all honestly, for hot fudge my fudge was frozen and overall just didn't enjoy the sundae but the hot chocolate never disappoints. The hot cocoa is very thick and very rich. It does take a little while to get your order after they take it so, find a spot and get cozy while you wait. read more

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Ghirardelli square is a nice spot to walk around and check out the shops. Every spot here is a place you'll have to spend money at, besides the water fountain and free benches. There are restaurants, bars, the Ghirardelli shops, games for kids, and a cute photo booth on the second level tucked by the stair case. I would come again to kill time but wouldn't be a must stop. read more

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Any time I'm in San Francisco, we come to Ghirardelli square. We bought some chocolates and had salted caramel hot chocolate. We sat inside to drink it. It was good but next time, I'd get the regular hot chocolate. read more

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Went to get ice cream after a short walk from Pier 39. They have the special Dubai chocolate Sundae which was not on the menu. Ordered the regular size (with tax and tip came to $27. The regular size was $3 more than the mini size). It was good but pricey; it had lots of Dubai and hot fudge chocolate. The place is nice and clean. Good service. read more

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Visited while docked at San Francisco Pier. It's a short ride or cable car away with lots of restaurants and stores in the square. If you have your own car, you can pay the meter for street parking or park in the lot. Many of the restaurants provide validation for 50% off parking in the lot. We enjoyed walking around and browsing the stores, and took a few scenic pictures while we were there. read more

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So pricey, but so worth it. I think visiting Ghirardelli should be high on any tourist's San Francisco bucket list. The sundae will run you around $20, but it's big enough to share and really decadent. The menu here is a lot bigger than what's at the ballpark and there is quite a bit of seating inside. read more

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Ghirardelli is too good so rich tasting love satisfying my sweet tooth and grabbing gifts for them! The line gets long especially on weekends at peak times so be methodical about your timing! read more

I did a search and thought I was going to go to a Ghirardelli chocolate factory tour! I was wrong. This location is a lot of shopping and eating but nothing entertaining or cerebral. We paid the 18 dollar parking fee which is pricey considering they plan on you purchasing expensive food and drink! A 50% discount on the parking is given on M-TH if $25 purchase is made! We were there on Friday so we didn't spend any money there! They already got 18 bucks for a disappointing experience! read more

Had a good time trying our the historic Ghirardelli Square. My friend and I each got mini hot fudge sundaes. The ice cream was creamy and sweet, with a satisfying amount of hot fudge. The whipped cream, cherry and Ghirardelli chocolate square accompanied the ice cream nicely. While the sundaes were good portions, I'm not sure that the value of ~$34 was appropriate. Other than price, the service was friendly and fast while the flavor was that of a yummy, classic ice cream sundae. read more

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Wonderful little plaza with ice cream, wine, beer and some eats :) go downstairs to grab some pizza and play some mini golf! Or maybe even grab some boba yumm read more

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Ghirardelli's is so good. Any of the stores are great, but we love this one. The service is just so nice and they are pretty fast. They have a great selection of candy and ice cream and gifts. You will love this place. It is so cute inside with lots of gifts and areas to get the best desserts. It is always well maintained. The location is super fun. There are lots pf places around there to walk. It is great on a not too hot day. The prices are just a tad high, but everything is made so well. It can get a tad crowded, but the lines move fast. They also have hot fudge and things like that to take home for later use. There is just so much to buy there. I love the gift area. It really is special. read more

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Maybe I should have done more research, but I was quite disappointed with Ghirardelli Square considering its size. I expected there to be much more to see and do but it ended up being mostly a small souvenir shop and a cafe. I didn't find anything particularly unique in the shop, aside from a small cable car ornament with one chocolate square (which cost $10!) Instead, I ordered a salted caramel hot chocolate. It was very rich but I didn't notice much salt flavor which was sad. If you're planning a visit to SF, I wouldn't make a special trip here just for this. It might only be worth stopping by if you're already in the area or are a big fan read more

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What a great spot for a sweet treat! We got the Dubai chocolate sundae and it was expensive, but it was worth every bite. It could easily be split among three people. The line moved quickly. There was plenty of space for us to sit on a weeknight. The staff was quick at cleaning up the tables and helped us grab some tapwater to drink as well. The value for the ice cream is questionable when you're paying over $20 for a sundae, but I really enjoyed every bite and totally fall into the Dubai Chocolate hype. I love the pistachio and crunchiness and there was plenty of that filling in every bite. read more

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It's been a while since I last visited Ghirardelli square, so when I found out about peppermint day, I knew I had to go (Ghirardelli peppermint bark is my fav!!). I had a great time! There were free activities including snow globe making and photobooth! We walked around the little stores and it was fun! We also did make a pit stop for some hot chocolate! Overall, I love Ghirardelli square. Visiting here brought back lots of memories for when I was younger. read more

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I've always been a fan regardless of the amount of tourists but the price hikes are insane...$50 plus for 2 sundae's...not worth it! read more

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Been going here for years. Each time the service is great and the wait was not bad either. Never been disappointed coming here strongly recommend if you're wanting chocolate. read more

The most important thing is that the service is great but they no longer have seating like before. They're best up to date was the Dubai inspired flavor. But everything is yummy and worth it ! read more

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I think anyone that happens to be around Ghirardelli Square needs that Ghirardelli experience. After having a nice meal around the area, stop by for dessert classics made well. Whether you finish or not (we sure didn't), the experience of having Ghirardelli at Ghirardelli and made by the Ghirardelli staff, it's an experience. And understand that unlike ice cream shops in general, you're not here to experience the ice cream, but the chocolate. Having spent most of my life in the Bay Area, I rarely get a chance to make it to SF, let alone Ghirardelli Square. After brunch, this was an impromptu visit for us to just enjoy something local. Two sundaes, we couldn't finish. Well made a delicious. We enjoyed it for the total experience, which was worth it. read more

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This was my very first job in the mid 80s. I took the Bart from the fruitville station in Oakland and got off on Embarcadero station in San Francisco. From there I walked all the way to Ghirardelli Square where I worked in the Ghirardelli Chocolate store. Fell crazy in love with Chocolate and the rest is history. Every time I return here it gets better and better. The store is huge compared to the 80s. The perfect candy store. Customer service is still awesome. Everyone is so nice. Especially the ladies walking around handing out Chocolate samples they have the biggest selection and variety of chocolate of any store I've been to. And the gift variety sample packs are the best buys. So many different stores to visit here. It's basically a mall owned by a chocolate company. A definite must-visit if you make it here to San Francisco. Enjoy read more

We stopped by to satisfy our sweet teeth, and were we satisfied. We ordered a chocolate lover's hot fudge sundae from the lower location. There's no tabled seating down there, but there are some giant steps that you can sit around. The ice cream was creamy, and the fudge is incredibly rich, while not being overly sweet. It's pretty expensive for what it is, and it's certainly on the smaller side for that price point. read more

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We had to stop here and enjoy a sundae, even in the cold! Of course, we went for the Treasure Island warm brownie sundae and the world's famous hot fudge sundae. Both were amazing, but definitely meant to be shared! read more

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You can come to SF and not come here. It's conveniently located near the water, the maritime museum and restaurants. It of course has the chocolate experience where you can get desserts but also a lot of shops to peruse and places to get drinks. There is also an arcade downstairs. Definitely worth a stop. read more

Attended the Touchdown at Ghirardelli Square Fan Zone free event on Friday, Feb. 6, in anticipation of Super Bowl LX. The event featured music from a DJ, fun games and activities, and complimentary drinks like Olipop and Umma Juice. One highlight was a super cute BÉIS gift--a tiny purse keychain. I mentioned to the staff that BÉIS should consider selling it because people would definitely buy it. Also purchased the limited-edition Super Bowl Waffle Sundae and received a football keychain as a gift. Overall, it was a fun event on a beautiful, sunny day. read more

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The Ghirardelli chocolate store did not offer a single piece of chocolate to try but the worst is : $40 parking for 20 min that we parked at their parking garage. No validation Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Nothing to see there plus parking is unbelievable expensive. We will never go there again! I do not recommend! read more

I don't even know how to begin- only one word can describe my experience: CHOCOLATE! I ordered the mini fudge sundae, the caramel quake shake, two salted caramel hot chocolates, and a dubai strawberry cup. The flavors I got to experience there were unique! This is what I imagine Willy Wonka's factory to be like in real life. I heard that they used to have a chocolate waterfall on display, however it does not seem to exist anymore... I got a pound of chocolate for 40 dollars. Worth it? read more

Yes, I was a tourist, and yes, I absolutely leaned into it at Ghirardelli Square. No regrets. It is the kind of place that fully embraces its iconic status, and honestly, I was happy to go along for the ride. The smell of chocolate hits you before you even walk in, which feels like a very gentle and delicious form of hypnosis. Suddenly, you are standing in line for a sundae you definitely do not need but 100 percent deserve. The square itself is charming and easy to explore, with great views of the bay and a nice mix of shops and places to wander through while pretending you are "just browsing." The whole thing has a fun, old-school San Francisco feel without feeling too kitschy. The staff at the Ghirardelli shop was friendly and efficient, even with a line of sugar-charged visitors all doing the same wide-eyed thing I was doing. If you are visiting the city, go ahead and be a tourist here. Eat the sundae, take the photo, and enjoy every bite of chocolatey goodness while you stare out at the water and wonder how soon is too soon to go back in for round two. read more

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We swung by Ghirardelli square on a cold and windy day to sip on some hot cocoa. The line was long but fast moving. We got the sea salt caramel hot cocoa and the regular hot cocoa. I am still confused on if we should put the Ghirardelli inside the hot cocoa and melt it and drink it or just eat it on the side, but regardless, the hot cocoa was delicious. We then decided to stroll around the square. It was super packed cz of the holiday crowd but the holiday decor had a nice charm and made the stroll well worth it. read more

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The ice cream and shakes here are average nothing particularly memorable, especially considering the high prices. They're not bad, but they're definitely not worth the cost or the overall experience. The sundaes here felt unbalanced the fudge and other toppings weren't added in a way that enhanced the flavor, making them seem hastily prepared. For the premium prices they charge, I expected more attention to detail and a better overall dessert experience. The customer service is disorganized. While customers receive token numbers (sort of) there's no display for order status, so everyone crowds around the pickup counter. read more

Not only was the square surrounded by other fun and amazing stores. Nothing beats the dessert. It was so amazing and was worth standing in line for. read more

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Treats here are so tasty and definitely hits different with those sweet tooth cravings. Depending on the days it can get busy but they are good at expediting food and orders. Worth the price and if you are lucky you can get a nice view. The sweets options are great and of course they use their amazing chocolate. Staff is pretty friendly here too. read more

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It's really fun to spend time here, and it's a good place to hang out. I love the vibe. I don't really have a sweet tooth, and everything I've tried so far has felt too sweet - including Hot Fudge Sundae. The sweetness is beyond average. I can never finish my order, and have to throw it away. I also got their frozen hot cocoa, and it was so not worth it. I see no value for money when it comes to their food. Service is good. There are always people around. I go for the vibes :) read more

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We went here 25 years ago - just the two of us. This time we brought our son. It seems... much smaller this time around. The line was super long and snaked outside. It was also kind of chilly for July. It's hilarious because we decided to order 2 of the sundaes for 3 of us. It was so much ice cream! Yes, it tasted amazing and the price reflected the size. Nowhere really to sit. I think maybe I was a little disappointed and expected more. We later went to a location in the Monterey bay area and we ordered 1 sundae for 3 of us and a christmas ornament. Just right. read more

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Great place and so fun to bring friends and family too. I would recommend and yes it would be more expensive but use your Ghirardelli chocolate to make (Chocolate Soufflés), it's hard find a place that does it well and this location would be perfect to showcase your chocolate with multiple deserts. read more

The best part of Ghirardelli Square is seeing all these historic buildings still being occupied with shops and restaurants. Perched up on a small hill, glimpses of the San Francisco Bay can be seen on a clear day. Of course, check out the Ghirardelli shops and pick up some chocolate squares or ice cream and find a spot to marvel at the architecture whilst devouring said sweets. THE PARKING. We parked on a street nearby and walked over. THE RETURN? I don't go here every time I'm in SF, but whenever I do go, it's always fun to peruse around and see what new shops and restaurants are now open. Also, that view tho. read more

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Great visit, the line can be long during weekend and/or during holidays. We waited for 35mins and we got into the shop and to the deli. It's such a holiday vibe with all the sweet chocolates everywhere and the holiday decors, you just feel joys and want to taste all the chocolates there. Once you got into the deli section, it's even better. You ordered and they will bring the drinks and sweet desserts to you. It's just magical. It's abit sweet but it's holidays time so sweet it up. read more

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