I love this place! Was the middle school hangout spot with friends - ice cream, salt pepper chicken, french fries, chow mein, chow fun Good price, good food! Great mom and pop shop ran by a friendly couple :) read more

Giant Scoop Cafe - Salt & pepper chicken - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is under new management. It's a bit expensive and gives less than expected. The food is ok, I guess, service was fast. $8 for a small fried rice or small chow mein. They charge tax and to go box if paid in credit card. Cash is just a discount price on what you see on the menu. read more

This place was updated in a very tasteful way. The space looks clean and so much more spacious, there are even a few tables for indoor seating. We ordered chowmein and the fried fish and they were both super tasty. The staff are super friendly and prices reasonable. I will be back! read more

Under new ownership which means the menu and prices are extremely different. I didn't eat any of the food so I can't tell you if it's any good. read more

Giant Scoop Cafe - Menu - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This time, I showed up around 11:30 and they weren't ready yet. They had fried rice, noodles, Chow fun and like 3 options but most of the food table was empty and it wasn't worth trying because of the limited options. They told me it was still cooking. Someone else reviewed this place recently with completely wrong prices (maybe their whole review was false and they only wanted to bash Biden), so I have added prices. $7 for two items and it's been like this for awhile. Last time I tried the food here, it was decent for the price. Had the meatless Chow Fun and a side of salt pepper pork bones. Portions were okay for $7. read more

Giant Scoop Cafe - Pricing and sizes as of January 2025 - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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They should change their name to TINY SCOOP after the recent ownership change, not only are the prices more expensive but their portions are ridiculously small now. We bought a $15 1 item with 2 entrees, we selected sweet and sour chicken (it was pork by the way which she had called chicken when we asked if it's chicken) and she only put 5 tiny pieces of it!!!! As the entree protein?!?! That is definitely not an entree portion. Then we asked for BBQ pork and they had beautiful nice big looking pieces but the lady then sheepishly took the piece to the back where we could NOT see, and cut us up literally only 5 tiny slices off the succulent BBQ pork!!! We thought "entree" would have meant 1 full piece of BBQ pork, not 5 literal paper thin slices that were silver dollar sized. Oh and don't get me started on the rice, her hand was literally SHAKING like she was worried her scooping was too much, well, I have pictures to prove it absolutely was NOT too much. We tipped well too, $15 + $5 tip in cash. We used to go to GIANT scoop because, well, they gave GIANT scoops. We would have minimum 2 meals from 1 takeout box previously but last night we literally had to cook up our own broccoli to support the laughable portion we were given. Probably not going back and unless they get their portion sizes corrected I don't foresee the new ownership doing very well. You won't be open long. read more

Giant Scoop Cafe - TINY SCOOP PORTIONS DOES THIS LOOK LIKE $20 WORTH OF CHINESE TAKEOUT?! 2 protein entrees?! WHERE?!?! - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

This review is strictly for the $1.25 ice cream scoops. They have a great selection of Crystal Farms flavors to choose from and it is the best deal you can find in San Francisco. The prices seem to be kept intentionally low so nearby kids can come by after school and actually afford to buy something to eat. TBH, I'm not sure how this place stays in business for so many years with such low prices so it's worth supporting this local mom and pop shop for the ice cream and maybe tip the nice hard working lady behind the counter. read more

I have been to this place since I was in high school. It's almost 20 years. They are affordable and consistent. But bad news for new folks want to visit later because formal owners made a decision to retire. Good for them. And thank you for all your devotions to this neighborhood for so long. read more

Trash! That's exactly where everything but the noodles went. I've been up since 4am (it's 12:40 as I'm writing this review) and was starving so I just put as much soy sauce as I could on the noodles and ate those. Everything was BLAND and flavorless. The fish and shrimp are a joke! It's MOSTLY batter, the fish and shrimp AREN'T seasoned and the shrimp isn't even cleaned all the way. Gross!!! What's more the plate is like $8 bucks but she handed me back $10 from my $20. Sales tax is 8.63% in SF. Sooooo, you're just gonna TAKE YOUR TIP, huh! I disregarded it bc the full moon still has me feeling positive from last nights meditation and my affirmations this morning. Once I got back to my office I was so disappointed. I could've gone to B&J burgers and got a BOMB ASS COD SANDWICH, if I would've known I was gonna end up with this BS! DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE! Panda Express would've been better than this!!! YOU'RE HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE!!!!!! read more

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Wow, I've been an active client of this eatery since 2015 but now have a long overdue review to share with you all! Firstly, this is a mom & pop biz that is run by a Chinese couple who are devout to their customers & have an amazing work ethic & relationship with the local community. Don't come in here expecting a ritzy shop with a chandelier & staff wearing tuxes! This is a mom & pop that scream out "hole in the wall " because it's take out only & has the hot Chinese Team Table Side on the right & the ice cream to the right. $2 for a tiny box of Chinese grub, $6.50 for a two item combo box, $1.25 for a scoop of ice cream & home made French fries that start at just $2 for a small batch! When I was struggling financially as a broke college student, this was one of my favorite meals! A full meal for less than $5! Their neighbor , Hong King BBQ used to have 50 Cents ice cream, but thanks to Bidenflation, that is now history. Come here and Trump out your expenses when dining out because it's election year & it's not cool to overpay! Lol read more

This whole in the wall is a gem, can't believe I've never been here. The prices are amazing and you get so much good. I ordered the 3 combo meal, only cost $6.50. This place is cash only. read more

Giant Scoop Cafe - a take out container of food - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love Giant Scoop! Whenever I need a cheap delicious meal I know I can count on giant scoop. Their portions are great and the prices are about the best in the city. 10$ for a 2 person meal and very filling at that is amazing! Just for the cherry on top the lady in the restaurant is so sweet, kind and always has a positive attitude. read more

Haven't been here in so long... I haven't been here since high school and it's still the same! The shop is still run by a middle-aged Asian couple. They're so sweet and nice. The food might not be the best but it is consistently decent. There's not much to complain for what you get and what you pay for. don't get me started with the price. I don't think anywhere else would sell a pound of food for less than $10. If you want to get full and have a decent meal, I recommend giving this spot a try. The store is fairly small so it's better to order take out. Hope this store remains around for many more decades to come. read more

The food here is delicious and they give large portions. Very affordable and the owners are very nice. There is only one table inside so we usually take our food to go. I like to get the spicy chicken and the chow mein which is meatless. The service is very fast since it is sort of buffet style behind the glass. read more

LONG OVERDUE REVIEW! This restaurant brings me back to my childhood! I used to always go to this place during middle school with all my friends because the food was not only very affordable for us during the time, but it was also very yummy. Since then, the prices here have only went up by a quarter which is quite shocking to me! Every now and then I'll crave Giant Scoop's food and I'll make a quick stop there. I normally get a medium box with fried rice topped with their crunch spicy chicken. Must try, thank me later!!! This place will always hold a special place in my heart and it will always be my go-to restaurant for Chinese take-out. Nothing beats delicious + cheap food! Giant Scoop is one of the few establishments you can actually categorize as a "hole in the wall." Oh yeah, I almost forgot! Make sure you check out their ice cream! Extremely huge scoops for such unbeatable prices. Hence the name "Giant Scoop Cafe." Not sure what they are charging today but back then 69 cents would be able to get you a huge scoop of ice cream on cone. Triple scoops are also offered! read more

the fries slap hella cheap too like 4bucks for a fat ass box very delicious it also has 1$ chicken thats spicy and fat

Sweet lady. I could see in her eyes a tender love. She gave me extra food when I came towards the end. I give a 5 star review only because this restaurant has a wonderful hardworking lady. read more

The place is not so hot but the food is surprisingly good for the price and if I ask for a full order they will make it fresh so I don't have to guess how long it has been sitting in the steam tray read more

Can't comment on the ice cream that other yelpers love, but what I can say is that my little box of soy sauce chicken almost collapsed from oil before I got home. Which has me asking, does the name actually refer to a giant scoop of oil? Should I have been expecting more? Nope. That still doesn't make it right. read more

The food here is ok, a little too greasy for my liking although sometimes i get it, however the ice cream is super yummy and costs next to nothing!!! Wow! :) My favorite local ice cream shop. I can walk in with a dollar and come out with an ice cream so giant i can barely hold it. No wonder its called "giant scoop" for it really is. read more

If I was a poor college student or just a middle school kid, I would put this place as my #1 eating spot. The ice cream brand is Crystal (which I recognized when I was in Humbolt County). The ice cream is smooth. $1.25 for two scoops. The taste wasn't distinctively green tea or coffee. Maybe it was too cold for me to taste it. The two items with one choice of either rice, flat noodles, or chow mein. It was worth it and they weren't stingy! The lady was very nice. Yes, the place looks dumpy, but I'm not paying for the decor. This is your "mom and pop" place. You are coming to a family owned place. Everything looked fresh. The fried chicken strips were good. The broccoli beef really had beef. They are not skimpy. They were generous and the food was fresh. read more

Never in my life I had a meal for $2, not to mention it is a full meal with plenty of fried rice and a lot of fried fish (well at least it'd keep me soooo full during the day). How'd they taste like? Wonderful. Service is fast Cash only Icecream = $1.25 for 2 scoops. What'd be better? read more

No doubt! I have been coming here for years. I love the 1, 2 scoop combo to go. Plus a food included if you want to order dinner. This is the best spot to go to. read more

My friend's parents own this restaurant! I have been coming here for the longest time, ever since I was in elementary school. Their ice cream is soo cheap! 50cents for a scoop and two scoops for $1, but I think it should be .75cents for two scoops. They have green tea ice cream! It is quite yummy! They have french fries! A lot of $2. I always get either fried rice with sweet and sour pork or chow mien with sweet and sour pork. read more

i used to pass by here all the time to get ice cream when i'd walk to another barbershop i'd go to. can't beat 2 scoops for $1! and they're not cheap baskin-robbin square scoops, these use the old fashioned scoops and scoop it big! they also have a hot food table where they have chinese fast food. read more

I love this place. A hole in the wall, yes. Very yummy food. Very affordable. Perks: they serve ice cream!

I definitely love this place it has a lot of good food here. The ice-cream is cheap and delicious. I love the fried rice here and the ice-cream here. It is totally inexpensive. read more

The fried chicken is so good... And the cheap strawberry cheesecake ice cream is a must. I used to come here all the time during middle school thus why my BMI is equal to our country's debt to China read more

Cheapest chow main and ice cream in town!! Taste is also very good!

I gave it a one star because every time get food from there, there is always a strand of hair in my food

This place is making me second guess Yelp. I went in bc i read the ice cream was yummy and cheap and now that I live in HP I'm trying out the nearby spots. Walking in the place was a mess. There were boxes everywhere and it looked like somebody's kitchen rather than a cafe. The ice cream looked old and icy. I got a scoop of coffee ice cream for $.65. It was a total waste of the calories. My husband was hungry so he got the combo and it tasted average. I wouldn't have let him order food there but the health report on the wall stated they got a score of 100. Good place to get filled up if you're on a super broke budget but i wouldn't go there again. Lady behind the counter was nice. read more

i love this place way more worth it than panda express the lady is super duper nice and the ice cream is awesome! i meant yeah its not like all the "cool" ice creams but for the cheap price they have, im very happy and grateful for their ice cream! read more