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    Philmore Creamery

    4.7 (551 reviews)
    ModerateGelato, Caterers
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Menu (August 2026)
    Christina L.

    Delicious gelato! The space is not too large, but has some indoor and outdoor seating. 2 sample max per person. The employees are helpful to help with finalizing your final flavor. There's a rotating selection and flavors are also very seasonal. A small scoop (1-2 flavor) is $6.50. Cones are addition cost. A pint ($11-13) is way more worth it, you got a lot more ice cream. Another good way to try flavor is to get a flight which 5 single scoop of ice cream for $17. Recently went in August 2026, order half plum and mocha chip. The mocha chip was super rich, but the plum was a bit too sweet. I'd previously order the flight to share, the ice cream was not so sweet previously. So sweetness varies by day, but overall, solid creamery gelato

    Large cup with 3 flavors
    Ed L.

    Excellent gelato and simply one of the top three I have had in the Bay Area. Tried a bunch of flavors and decided on getting a large cup with giandula, pistachio, and mint blackberry. The texture was velvety and flavors were so deep and clean. The pistachio flavor was by far the best I have tasted. They claim they only sell the gelato the same day they make it and the freshness is what gives the excellent texture. Service was friendly and we enjoyed it a lot. Thank you!

    strawberry & lemon gelato
    Jade L.

    3.5 stars overall but rounding up because I really liked the flavors, quality, and portion size. I sampled the honey lavender and strawberry gelatos, but the honey lavender was too sweet, so I got a small cup split between strawberry and lemon. The tangy flavors blended well together, and a small was still a hefty portion, but the ratio was off with 2/3 of the cup being lemon and only 1/3 of the cup being strawberry. Also didn't like the layout of the store. It made no sense that we had to go all the way to the back of the store to line up but then check out at the front. I get it's a small space, but the configuration was disorienting and created bottlenecks.

    Rose and pistachio
    Doreen T.

    This was the perfect sweet treat after a somewhat underwhelming dinner next door at Nono Baru. The staff was friendly and happy to offer samples. I ended up ordering a small cup with half Sicilian Pistachio and half Rose Petal. The Rose Petal flavor had a lovely floral taste that I absolutely enjoyed, while the Sicilian Pistachio was rich and nutty. Both flavors were creamy, smooth, and, dare I say, not overly sweet?! Every bite was delicious and it was a wonderful way to end the evening.

    1/2 dark chocolate sorbetto and 1/2 strawberry sorbetto (seasonal) size small in a cup
    Shannon C.

    I've lived in San Francisco for over 6 years and have spent countless hours on Fillmore Street for workouts, shopping, coffee, and restaurants. Somehow, despite passing by so many times, I had never stopped into Philmore Creamery until tonight and now I'm wondering what took me so long. As someone who loves gelato but is lactose intolerant, I was beyond thrilled to see such an incredible selection of sorbettos and non-dairy options. I have tried dessert spots all over the city, so I don't say this lightly: this is hands-down the best gelato I've had in San Francisco and some of the best gelato I've had anywhere in my life. I ordered the dark chocolate sorbet and the strawberry sorbet, and both were absolutely outstanding. Rich, intensely flavorful, perfectly textured, and incredibly fresh. Every bite tasted like it was made with high-quality ingredients. One of the highlights of my visit was meeting Jordan and his mom, Mona, the owners. They were so welcoming and passionate about what they do. I learned that everything is made on-site with fresh ingredients and no artificial additives, and you can truly taste the difference. The flavors are vibrant, authentic, and unbelievably delicious. I've officially found my new favorite dessert spot in San Francisco. I already can't wait to come back and work my way through the rest of the menu. If you're anywhere near Fillmore, do yourself a favor and stop in, you won't regret it.

    Sorbet
    Jenny X.

    Really nice ice cream shop! I stopped by after seeing it on Google Maps and being in the area. It looked pretty unassuming, but they let me try all the different flavors. Good: The sorbet flavors are amazing. I was super thirsty, so the pear sorbet and the mango sorbet were really good. I almost felt like I was drinking a smoothie while I was eating it. I also like the stracciatella ice cream flavor since they're super creamy and very refreshing. There's a lot of seating inside, and I found it nice to just hunker down for an hour and work on my laptop. Bad: It does get pretty busy, and it can take a while to get through the line because it's super cramped inside. Overall loved this place and would come again~!

    Coconut cream + Salted caramel
    Sally Y.

    Need to highlight their salted caramel flavor - soooo creamy and delicious - pairs well with coconut cream!

    Dog parking
    Angela W.

    Philmore Creamery is classic gelato and sorbet done right. I have come by twice already and each time the flavors I got were fabulous. The line can get long but they move fairly fast. They have a policy where each person can only try three flavors, in the interest of keeping the line moving. The inside is a bit cramped with some seating inside and a refrigerated cabinet with ice cream based treats, as well as a cute spot for "dog parking" by the door. I really like their giant ice cream figurine outside. The first time I visited, I tried their dark chocolate sorbet and mascarpone gelato. This combination was absolutely HEAVENLY. The chocolate was rich and not too sweet, and the mascarpone tasted exactly like a tiramisu. I am always amazed by how they can get chocolate sorbet to taste just as good as chocolate gelato, as there isn't any milk. The second time, I tried their matcha blackberry ice cream and strawberry sorbet. The matcha was smooth and strong, and paired beautifully with the two summer flavors. The strawberry sorbet is limited to only a few weeks and it's so, so good, like summer in a cup!! This is one of my fave spots in the city for classic flavors with perfect execution. I can't wait to try their coffee and pistachio flavors!

    Hazelnut chocolate
    Angel G.

    Amazing gelato, I tried the chocolate hazelnut and it was delicious. The customer service was great, friendly, and happy to be there. The location was nice and felt cozy.

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    Darnah M.

    Lovely ice cream spot to come to after dinner! My husband found this place especially for me because I cannot have dairy, and they have a few delicious vegan flavors including a dark chocolate sorbetto that is absolutely rich and decadent. Felt like such a treat! My husband and his brother loved their flavors too. Service was friendly, and we hung out at the inside seating until they closed. It was nice to have a spot to enjoy the ice cream and hang out.

    Pistachio and coconut
    Kyle C.

    Wish I could Phil more of this gelato in my mouth cuz it's so good. Was hoping to get some of the delicious raspberry flavor I saw online but they didn't have it. Got pistachio and coconut and the were incredibly creamy and delicious. They have plenty of great flavors and will let you try them. A little crammed inside but it's worth it.

    Salted Caramel pint
    Lynda S.

    2/13/26 We were craving gelato and wanted to badly for our faves to be in season. Unfortunately, we're too early and ended up with a sampling of cups of various flavors! We'll be back for our seasonal faves we already listed in past reviews! Saved enough rewards for a couple of pints too!!! Staff were all friendly and sweet as usual!

    Pistachio gelato and dark chocolate sorbetto
    Karina S.

    Loved my sweet treat from here! I got the pistachio gelato and dark chocolate sorbetto, the pistachio especially didn't feel too sweet. I did wish the dark chocolate taste was a bit stronger but it was still quite good. The gelato was super creamy and smooth and the staff were very friendly and allowed us to sample a few flavors before ordering. Not a ton of seating inside

    Pistachio gelato

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    Ask the Community - Philmore Creamery

    Hello, When will the Tiramisu crunch flavour be back? We have gone back last two weekends with no luck.

    Sorry one more question. We got Gianduia. Is gianduia crunch different?

    No problem, love your questions! It’s the same Gianduia ingredients with an added cookie crunch. So there is gluten in the crunch. Hope that helps.

    Is your ice cream gluten free?

    Hi Milly Most of the flavors are gluten free. We have two flavors (Lemon Cookie and Gianduia Crunch) which contain gluten, otherwise, the rest are gluten free.

    Can you list your daily flavors online?

    Thank you Jen. We are working on our website to include standard flavors as well as the scoop of the day. We should have it completed soon.

    Do you have any vegan options that are not sorbet/sorbetto?

    At this time I m not making anything with soy or almond. Only sorbetto with water, fruit and sugar.

    Are there any dairy-feee options?

    Yes we always have sorbetto, dairy-free, options batched with local seasonal fruit and more.

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    On The Roll Catering and Events - tapas bites

    On The Roll Catering and Events

    4.8(106 reviews)
    3.3 miPotrero Hill
    14 years in business
    Women-owned & operated

    I experienced this catering for a memorial. Beautiful presentation and delicious. I hope to use…read morethem in the future.

    Looking for someone to cater an event after a memorial service and being out of state I turned to…read moreYelp for help. Several reached out but we loved the reviews and pictures for On a Roll. I sent a request via Yelp app and Marsha suggested I send an email. This was on a Sunday and the event was in 2 weeks ! When I didn't hear anything via email or a call I called the office and spoke to Ben who apologized for the lack of communication and he would respond via email, which he did a few hours later. After several emails from Ben we were able to settle on a menu in just a few days! We were looking for a Hawaiian fusion themed menu and Ben & his staffto came up with a great menu. W Some of our many items that was a huge hit with our guests were Vietnamese vegan rolls, miso glazed black code, a toss green salad with Edamame and Asian dressing, crab deviled eggs, scallops spoon, chimichuri steak crostini, short ribs skewers, Asian style lamb meatballs, and dessert of fruit cups and mini cupcakes were perfect. There was a few dishes that wasn't as successful but overall everyone enjoyed the food. We had pre arranged to have someone to meet the catering staff early for setup but due to unknown delays they did show up until an hour before the service started which also ment they were rushed to setup the food but they did a good job to get the hot and cold foods setup before the end of the service. Overall they did a good job and the food excellent but arriving late to the event and poor timing to replenish empty dishes was disappointing also dessert wasn't served until most guest departed. We enjoyed working with Ben and appreciated the communication once it was established.

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    On The Roll Catering and Events - Mini Blini with Smoked Salmon and Black Caviar

    Mini Blini with Smoked Salmon and Black Caviar

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    Truffle Hamachi Crudo

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    Mai's Place Catering

    Mai's Place Catering

    5.0(37 reviews)
    2.3 miMission

    Exceeded all expectations. It was the most seamless and stress free experience with a catering…read morecompany. Safia was quick to respond, provided a menu that was well thought out and incorporated our requirements, and extremely professional. Her staff was efficient and friendly as well. That aside, the food was the hit of the party, even the picky eaters (including children) loved it. Garlic noodles, shrimp, masubi, egg rolls, all of it. Even my Vietnamese dad who forgot his dentures loved the Viet salad goi because he was able to chew it lol. Which is a huge compliment because he never says anything positive. Portion size was generous for a 50 person party and delivery was smooth like butter. Wish I had business cards because everyone asked for contact info. Absolutely will be using Mai's Catering for future parties!!! Can't recommend highly enough.

    Just picked up a Family Tray for Four from Mai's Place Catering ($60). I usually had trays…read moredelivered during the height of the pandemic, but now that some events are opening up, they don't deliver anymore *and* they don't offer the trays for two either. I picked up the tray from San Bruno Market in the Portola District of SF (thank goodness for the parking lot!!). Easy pick-up from a friendly store owner/manager(?). The food is still as good as before. I ordered extra Spam and egg onigiri, but some only came with Spam and no egg; still good, but not *quite* as good!! She also substituted a couple of onigiri for the eggrolls that we don't usually eat, so that's a plus! The tray's presentation was, again, excellent. Garlic noodles were delicious, beef and chicken skewers tender and delectable, cha trung (?) very flavorful, and empanadas yummy! Two of the onigiri are enough for a light lunch, but I tend to eat more than that just because it's so good!!

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    Kiss My Seoul - Kalbi bowl with rice, veggie and japchae + kimchi; Tangerine Blossom Tea.

    Kiss My Seoul

    4.7(109 reviews)
    1.8 miMission Bay
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    Location is great for people at the Hall of Justice across the street. Whether you work at the…read morecourts, have court, or jury duty, this spot is perfect for lunch and a drink. It's literally across the street from the HOJ Courts. Food is good and has good portions. Price is fair. This will be my go to whenever I have jury duty.

    When one day jury selection turns into multiple days, you start to look into places other than the…read morevending machine to eat. Located in an alleyway right across the street from the Hall of Justice, this seems to be the spot to go for some tasty eats with reasonable* (for San Francisco and yes, *subjective) prices. Kiss My Seoul is such a creative name. I luv it! Small, clean and great service. Got the Kalbi Bowl that came with rice, veggies and japchae. $1 add for kimchi because why not?! Also a cup of hot OSULLOC Tangerine Blossom Tea. Tasty and filling lunch. And the best part is that I get to spend some time here safe and away from the gloomy hallways from across the street. Aside from Bowls, they also sell Kimchi Smashburger, fries, breakfast hash brown sandwich, avocado toast, coffee, tea, snacks, sodas, etc. I would come back again if I find myself doing another round of JD selections or if I have other business around this area. 4.5 stars. Located on Boardman Pl. across the street from 850 Bryant.

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    Kiss My Seoul - My daily favorite: the Kimcheese double smashburger. It's the absolute BEST!!!

    My daily favorite: the Kimcheese double smashburger. It's the absolute BEST!!!

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    Le's Kitchen Catering - Wok-Fried Filet Mignon

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    Le's Kitchen Catering

    4.9(128 reviews)
    0.9 miNob Hill

    LKC was the best caterer we could've expected for our wedding. Both Amy and Christina were so…read morehelpful throughout the process (intake, tasting, menu set up, prep meeting, event management). They were able to tailor the menu well to accommodate my nut allergy and guests' dietary restrictions. The food was amazing - we got so many compliments, particularly the filet mignon and salt & pepper fish were hits. Plus we added on spa water set-up and coffee & tea which was definitely worth it for our guests' comfort. And everything ran so smoothly, Christina was on point during the event. We didn't get a chance to chat as directly with the other staff, but heard they were so kind and lovely. We would 100% recommend booking LKC for your wedding.

    Le's Kitchen was a dream to work with from start to finish! Their food is amazing and all anyone…read morecould talk about after dinner was how incredible every dish was. My cousin owns a Chinese restaurant and he was also blown away. The boba and popcorn chicken made so many people's nights - whole dinner tables got up and rushed over once they announced it was served. Christina and Amy are professional, kind, and on top of their game in every way. They run a tight dinner service and were also really flexible when offering alternative meals for vegans and vegetarians. All of our guests with dietary restrictions felt taken care of and the alternative meals also received rave reviews!!

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    City Smoke House - Ribs

    City Smoke House

    4.7(168 reviews)
    0.7 miTenderloin

    I cannot thank City Smoke House SF enough for catering my 40th birthday party. From start to…read morefinish, Brian and his team made the process seamless with lightning-fast communication and the kind of customer service you rarely see anymore. This was my first time planning a party for 60 people, and I wanted to get it right. I researched a ton of different cuisines, but ultimately came back to City Smoke House because of their flawless track record. Honestly, I wish I hadn't wasted so much time exploring other options because City exceeded even my highest expectations. The party was at a nightclub in the Castro, and the delivery was perfectly on time. The customer service 1000%. They even provided custom cards for each dish so guests knew exactly what they were eating, a small but thoughtful touch that people really appreciated. We ordered brisket, pulled pork, chicken, smoked portobello mushrooms, barbecue sauces, mac & cheese, potato salad, and tossed salad. With an open bar, I didn't expect the food to steal the show, but it did. Friends and family were raving all night, , "Where is this food from?" The next day, my phone was blowing up with texts about the brisket, the mac & cheese, the works. (For the record: I'm extremely picky about mac & cheese, and City nailed it.) My cousin from the Midwest said that the portobello mushrooms were his favorite. The portions were so generous we had enough to host a next-day gathering to enjoy the leftovers, though the mac & cheese disappeared the night of the party so order extra! In a city like San Francisco, where great BBQ is rare, I only wish City Smoke House had a brick-and-mortar location I could frequent. This is a family-owned business that delivers in every possible way, and I'm beyond grateful to them for making my milestone celebration unforgettable. I hope they stay booked and busy. THANK YOU BRIAN and team City Smoke House.

    City Smoke House was recently catered to an event I attended, and it was a great food supplement…read more There were different menu items such as their pulled pork, which was tender and smoky, their beef, which had a nice heart flavor, and chicken, wich was juicy and had a good balance of seasoning and smoke. I also tried a smaller portion of their mac and cheese, which was creamy and comforting. Solid catering for a variety of smoked meats and classic barbecue comfort sides!

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    City Smoke House - Pulled chicken! Yummy unique sauce. All tasty

    Pulled chicken! Yummy unique sauce. All tasty

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    Woori Food Market - Excellent beef kimbap

    Woori Food Market

    4.4(214 reviews)
    0.2 miWestern Addition, Fillmore
    $

    This is such a hidden gem! I was able to stop by this small Korean market near Japantown, and the…read morehot food section immediately caught my eye. I noticed there was a kitchen in the back of the market, which made everything even more appetizing--I loved the thought that the food could have been made fresh that same day. It was so hard to choose between the two proteins, spicy pork and beef, because they both looked incredibly delicious. I ended up going with the beef, and it immediately satisfied my craving for a quick and delicious grab-and-go lunch. The beef tasted fresh, and the flavors were bold and robust. I also added the Korean soy garlic fried chicken, and it paired surprisingly well with the kimbap. The fried chicken wasn't quite as crispy as I hoped, but the flavor definitely made up for it. I'll definitely be stopping by again whenever I'm near Woori!

    Amazing little Korean market with premade food! I have a feeling I'll be back many many times.....I…read morelove kimbap but it is honestly a pretty time-consuming dish to make, so I'm really glad I have Woori nearby. The filling to rice ratio is really generous, and I like that they have this bigger assorted version with three flavors- fishcake, tuna, and kimchi so I could try a bit of everything! Loved the kimchi one a lot. Gotta come back to try the other flavors out. Didn't have time to explore the rest of the market, but they seem to carry a bunch of Korean ingredients that are hard to find at a regular grocery store! Lots of nostalgic snacks, seasonings, I even saw fresh Korean rice cake which I'll definitely be trying out next time.

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    Woori Food Market - K1. Veggie Gimbap - 2 rolls Young Radish Kimchi Perilla Leaves

    K1. Veggie Gimbap - 2 rolls Young Radish Kimchi Perilla Leaves

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