Came here on a sunny afternoon and it was unusually warm in town. Decided to swing by Swensens for…read morea delicious scoop. I have to warn you, if you are going to walk here, prepare for really steep hills! Your calves will be screaming. In a good way most likely! There's also a bus that drops you off closeby. No worries, guys. But the scoops are generous here. Staff are also very friendly. I got a scoop of their Mint Chip on a cone and it was super delicious. Creamy and minty on a perfect afternoon. They do accept cards here, so don't be shy, grab a cone...or two!

It's never too cold for ice cream. At least it wasn't when we were getting Swensen's!…read more The night before we had driven past and there was a line out the door! Their curb was completely filled with people, so it deterred us from going. But after our dinner, we were seriously craving a sweet treat. They keep the doors open, so you can walk in and the delicious smell of ice cream wafts on to the street. And would you believe--no line! I walked right up to the counter and placed my order! Now, I always love niche flavors and they had plenty of them to choose from! I could've spent time going through and sampling some (which they offer), but I decided on their banana ice cream in a waffle cone. It was spectacular gimme 14 of them. The banana ice cream was creamy and didn't give off that artificial taste that some ice creams tend to have. And the waffle cone was the right move! Highly recommend to get it with whatever ice cream flavor you end up choosing. It was crispy and perfectly sweet! I now understand the line. Definitely a must visit for a sweet treat to end your night!

Friendly staff and lots of flavors. I haven't had Polly Ann in forever. I used to like their rum…read moreraisin. At this location, I tried Turkish coffee and black sesame. The Turkish coffee was really good but I went with a pint of black sesame. They helped me pack it with ice since I wouldn't be home for another 30 minutes. They have some seating but I think it's best to grab and go.

How indulgent, an ice cream parlor in the middle of the FiDi. Lots of flavors, lots of toppings…read moreand lots of ways to serve it up. I was definitely drawn to the sundaes. Banana Split w/ Coffee Brownie + Boba Milk Tea: It was kinda like a build your own sundae, with a banana being the only constant. I do like those places that have meticulously curated the different syrups and toppings for a banana split, since I don't always trust my own arrangement. But it worked out ok. The coffee brownie ice cream had a strong coffee flavor that paired nicely with the whipped cream and sprinkles. The milk tea ice cream was subtler, where I could appreciate the syrups (chocolate, caramel, strawberry). The choice of peanuts was a good one, since it felt retro. Overall, an excellent way to give yourself an afternoon boost. Brownie Sundae w/ Cherry Vanilla: I liked this one more than the banana split. Something magical about a warm brownie against ice cream, which gets a little melty due to the heat. The cherry vanilla, which was mostly cherry, was a great creamy pairing with chocolate. At first the guy gave me the brownie with just the ice cream scoop. I had to remind him it was a sundae. Then I got whipped cream, chocolate sauce, chocolate chips and marshmallows. A great afternoon break from the office. Affogato w/ Cookie Dough Ice Cream: On the lighter side compared to everything else they offer here, but quite large for an affogato. It was like a super scoop with an espresso shot, so it was more ice cream dominant. But espresso actually tasted amazing as a topping to cookie dough ice cream. Dulce de Leche Milkshake: This goes down way too easily! Rich caramel delicious and smooth texture. So much better than a McDonald's milkshake or Starbucks milkshake-adjacent drink. By using real ice cream, they avoid that icy crystal texture.

An absolute gem in the area. I know Norman's is competing with Ghirardelli, but this place is…read moreabsolutely amazing. Run by Norman, you can't help but feel incredibly hospitable. I am a lover of all things ice cream and this place is very good. I would bring my friends here all the time if I could. The place is small and expect a little bit of a wait if Norman is the only one working. It's very much worth it and a joy to support a smaller business. They have some great options but I always resort to one flavor and I love it.

San Francisco weather can be down and up like the New York Knicks NBA basketball team. Visitors of…read moreSan Francisco is also like AI when people see a few days of sun during a heatwave and it starts to hallucinate it will be sunny all in the month of June and throughout a so-called Summer in the city. There is a place in tourist trap of San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf which serves temporary relief from the heatwave. They serve sweet ice treats . It's called Norman's. Walking at Fisherman's Wharf on the latest heatwave in San Francisco I landed at Norman's. Inside it's a small shop but has lots of ice cream flavors available. Inside you find rum and coke floats available along with root beer floats and Halo Halo. They claim to have the best ice cream in San Francisco on their sign outside and who I am to argue since they serve lots of Mitchell's Ice Cream flavors. I had to get my favorite ice cream flavors besides vanilla which is the Mango. It was delicious and refreshing during this San Francisco heatwave . I also had the Ube flavor Mitchell's ice cream and it was so delicious. It was served on a waffle cone which is flakey like some in SF. If you want Mitchell's ice cream and a sundae with a cherry on top stop at Norman's in The Del Monte Cannery at Fisherman's Wharf. Go to the San Francisco tourist trap "zone "where in SF people are like zombies walking with their eyes on their "phone" and the sky is not only to see the sun and clouds but also a see in SF a "drone"but with all that you can still enjoy Mitchell's Ice Cream at Norman's on a flakey "cone" Some like to be performative on social media like Fisherman Wharf performer "performing" in a heatwave in SF the beach where all the party people are "swarming " because the city is "warming "and the place to cool out is an ice cream shop named " Norman"

1st time to entropy which is located in Little Italy…read more Hard to find parking but we were able to get it done over the weekend. The service was super good, the scooper was super friendly and patient. The gelato ice cream cakes there were really good, we'll have to come back and try the other flavors in the near future. Ambience was nice! There was seating outside to enjoy the ice cream on such a warm day

In search of a sweet treat when we noticed Entropy Creamery. Been a while since we last explored…read moreNorth Beach, so I was expecting the gelato shop. Limited options but the Millionaire's cake caught hubs' attention - $7.50 for a slice. The brown butter ice cream was creamy. Would've liked more caramel which paired nicely with the ice cream. Saw a photo for their warm gelato brioche - will have to try that next time.

Great outpost for Mitchell's at Spark social, but limited selection. Place is pretty easy to find…read moresince it's right by the entrance. Staff is polite and friendly. Place is quick grab and go. Short and sweet.

The experience from scanning the truck and menu, to ordering, to trying the ice cream was all just…read moreokay. There weren't too many available flavors so we ended up asking for some of our usual favorites -- strawberry and cookies/cream. The guy in the truck wasn't friendly, but he also wasn't rude. He just took our order, scooped the ice cream, and handed it to us. But you expect at least a smile. The ice cream itself tasted alright and satisfied our cravings, but it wasn't much different from a nice grocery store bought tub. The experience cost us a little over $10, which I'd say is high for two scoops that were on the smaller side. It was about the same amount as a split single scoop at other ice cream shops. Not sure if we'll ever give this truck another chance. We'll most likely stick to the nearby Somisomi.

Unfortunately questionable food handling practices…read more We were walking through the Ferry Building and saw these huge pillowy bombolini's (Nutella, raspberry, pistachio, custard) and were so excited to try this! Bought one of the custard ones to save for later and when the time came...took one bite (which was soft and pleasantly full of custard), looked down and there was a hair embedded in the dough. Super unfortunate, but hopefully a one time thing.

Bomboloni: 3/5 Service: 4/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 Overall: Not too bad for a sweet treat. But perhaps maybe because they were sitting out it didn't seem too fresh. The extended review... Raspberry Bomboloni: Visually very appealing and decent in taste. The only thing is it didn't seem as fresh when I ate it. Service: Friendly service. Ambiance: This is a kiosk in the ferry building which is a great setting.

Ice cream shops are all over the city, but this one was the best…read more It's located catty-corner to Dolores Mission Park, that has beautiful views of the city and the water and nice public bathrooms! Bi-Rite has a myriad of flavors, from classics (mint n chip and cookies n cream) to unique creations (balsamic strawberry, black sesame, and coffee toffee). The small size was around $6 and includes two flavors. They offer tasters, on real metal spoons, so you can try the unique flavors before committing. The servers were so friendly and must have the patience of saints -- there are too many good flavors to choose from!!! I had the honey lavender and the crème brûlée. Both were 10/10! The honey lavender was so unique and the crème brûlée had little chips of hardened caramelized sugar like the actual dessert. Easily one of my favorite ice cream shops and a strong competitor against my favorite, Caffè Panna!

Delicious! There was a decent line but it moved fast. Got the tiramisu and black sesame flavors,…read moreboth delicious. There's some benches outside but we ate ours walking through the park.

I was on my way out of town while walking through Little Italy and I wasnt really hungry until I…read morewalked by like every spot and this place caught me when I saw someone eating this sanny with good looking bread. I walked past it and got like a block away and was like maaaaaan shiiiiiittt Im turning around lol. I went back and came to get a sanny and Im happy I did, I was planning on eating it on the walk. The place has a lot of choices like a regular deli youd find in the northeast. San Francisco has definitely the best Little Italy as far as choices to pick from and its really big and spread out. I had the Goodfella. Roast beef, prosciutto, salami, provolone and basil. I added the pesto and olive oil and replaced the provolone with fresh mozzarella. Best part was there was an old ass lady who made the sanny and she loaded it lol. The bread makes the sandwich and it was really soft and crunchy. Soo good. I 1000% recommend this place and I am sure she makes all the sandwiches the same!

Wowowow …read more... Visited Alimento twice, my most recent being today -- 6/27. It's a small deli shop that offers gelato, sandwiches, and pastries. They also have quite a large selection of alcohol and cigarettes-- which could make for a good quick pick-me-up. I visited on a Wednesday night and got myself a cone with two scoops of Hazelnut Brownie + Stracciatella -- which were honestly so yummy. It was stretchy and soft and made for a perfect dessert after dinner. You are allowed only two samples though so be wary of your choices. Today, when I went -- I was excited to try their sandwiches, I was looking at the menu and the Alpino caught my eye. Normally, not a fan of bacon but this sandwich was fresh- the mix they offer in sauces and veggies were so good. The sandwich was refreshing to eat with a decent amount of turkey slices they packed in. The bread was also toasted and gave a nice crunch with a soft interior to every bite. The sandwich is admittedly a little pricey, but I would purchase again. Now the customer service, like other reviews may have mentioned was a little off at times? It didn't feel friendly or welcoming at times and when I was ordering I felt rushed or ignored-- I was trying to order two sandwiches to which, she immediately began to make the first one without a single word. I chose to wait until she was done because I wasn't sure when I could let her know about the other order as she was moving back and forth between stations, but she finished and I let her know about the other order to which she said, "How many more sandwiches?" Honestly, that comment did throw me off a little, but I told her this was the last one and she did make it quite quickly. Now, I'll give her the benefit of the doubt as she could be tired or not feeling the best-- but I would say I just wished she was a bit more acknowledgeable toward the customers behind the counter as it did make me discomforted by her lack of response and also the reaction she had when I let her know about the other sandwich. She did at least tell me to have a good day afterwards, so I do hope this isn't going to be a reoccurring incident as I really do love coming to Alimento for the gelatos and sandwiches. (~_~;) I would recommend coming here if you're visiting around North Beach! Alimento makes for a great lunch spot with their sandwiches or a nice sweet treat with their gelato. ^o^