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    4.4 (1.3k reviews)
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    Emily W.

    Got icecream after ramen. Decided on strawberry pretzel salad and coffee &love nuts flavor in a single split scoop. The workers were nice in letting people sample. The strawberry pretzel salad did have good strawberry flavor and crunch from the pretzels but it was melting fast for some reason. The coffee&love nuts ice cream had a creamy coffee flavor and the nuts gave the icecream texture.

    hong kong milk tea  yuzu cheesecake
    Liz C.

    Salt & Straw always plays with unconventional flavor combinations. While I think some can be hit-or-miss, I really appreciate their adventurous approach to exploring uncharted flavors. I dropped by recently because they released a chef's choice series with two Asian-inspired flavors that really intrigued me: the Hong Kong Milk Tea and the Yuzu Cheesecake. Both were incredibly rich and decadent! Aside from their seasonal rotations, my absolute go-to classics here are the Arbequina Olive Oil and the Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper. If you love a unique savory-sweet balance, those are must-tries.

    Single of parker house rolls and Arbequine olive oil in a cup
    Sydney J.

    I know Salt & Straw is known for having some interesting and unconventional flavors, so I tried a lot of the flavors before settling; they rotate seasonally. I really appreciate that they allowed unlimited samples. Mom's mango pie: It mostly tastes like the pie part Parker House rolls with salted buttercream: It does taste kind of like cinnamon rolls, or something rich like biscuits Pumpkin pie tiramisu: The flavor mostly felt coffee-forward to me. Arbequina olive oil: It was pretty good, I liked how savory it is. Cinnamon snickerdoodle: Tastes like the cookie Salted, malted chocolate chip cookie dough: It is indeed salty and reminded me of a chocolate malt ball Jack o lantern pumpkin bread: Definitely quite pumpkin-y Turkey stuffing and cranberry: It might've actually have turkey in it I ultimately went for a single of parker house rolls and olive oil in a cup. Price was moderate compared to most ice cream I've seen nowadays.

    Exterior - you could smell the ice cream!
    Sally Y.

    Every time I pass by this corner, I could smell the ice cream. This time, my daughter went in and grabbed a chocolate gooey brownie scoop in a cup. No line upon arrival with quick service. Few high tops to sit by the window or sit on a bench outside.

    Single scoop chocolate zucchini bread
    Bethany R.

    Great ice cream, literally incredible flavors both classic and monthly rotation. Walked in on a Sunday night and line was long but not crazy, service was fine. I had the seasonal chocolate zucchini bread and I was thrilled, it was so dang good and I got some veggies snuck into my diet. I got a single on a waffle cone and it was $10 with tax and tip. The single scoop felt a little small for that price in my opinion, no real space to sit inside or outside so we joined the crowd awkwardly on the side walk blocking traffic to eat our food. Space around the shop was pretty dirty but I guess that's SF for you

    Teija A.

    If you're anywhere near Fillmore, run , don't walk to Salt & Straw - 2201 Fillmore St The salted malted chocolate chips, cookie dough, and hazelnut cream combo is absolutely unreal. The chocolate is rich and perfectly salted (that sweet-salty balance? chef's kiss), the cookie dough is soft and indulgent, and the hazelnut cream ties everything together with this smooth, nutty depth that makes every bite better than the last. It's creamy, decadent, and somehow still perfectly balanced , not overly sweet, just pure flavor. You can actually taste the quality in every spoonful. Hands down an excellent choice and an amazing taste experience. Definitely coming back for this one again

    Cin-Yee S.

    Everything on the street is so darling, and this small, but mighty location churns out lots of ice cream and happy customers. I finally (after multiple rounds of sold-out online pre-orders) had a chance to try the Taco Bell collab return of the Chocotaco, the Tacolate ($7.95). Delicious! Half the size of the original, with elevated ingredients and execution, this ice cream, novelty packs a nostalgic punch in an updated way. It comes with two Taco Bell sauce packets, berry and mango jalapeño, both fun but unnecessary. The limited edition aspect makes me miss the original ice cream truck version even more, but thanks for the throwback!

    The Tacolate Box
    Daniel B.

    The Tacolate is back and here to stay!!! We had to come in the day it was finally rereleased, and enjoy this delicacy. The Tacolate is a collab with Taco Bell and Salt & Straw. While the taco is on the smaller size, it packs a punch! The ice cream is well flavored, cinnamon and ancho chili, covered in a crispy shell with puffed quinoa. The shell is super crunchy!! I also got to try out the two sauces, the mango jalapeño and wild berry. The mango one was my favorite, and had a little kick! Because we ordered early, it was quite literally a grab and go. The staff was very quick and helpful. We also enjoyed our tacos sitting in the shop, in front of the windows... do not recommend if you don't want onlookers to lust over your messy eating!

    Jack R.

    Let's break doen their new flavors: Wishing strawberry and pretzels (I ended up buying this just because I enjoyed their strawberry but I disliked their pretzels so I just picked them out) Banana bread and strawberry jam: meh flavor and we didn't taste the strawberry jam Huckleberry cornbread: weird mushy texture and couldn't taste the Huckleberry. They try really hard with their flavors, this month is a miss.

    Split Scoop of Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread (top) and Coffee & Love Nuts (bottom)
    Mike L.

    You know, I still remember when Salt & Straw first opened this location almost a decade ago. Between how justifiably beloved their ice cream is and the hype around them finally expanding into the Bay Area, it wasn't at all surprising that the lines to come here were so long. Yet, what is even more impressive is that after all of these years, they continue to draw a crowd! Although, with their consistently creative lineup of flavors that always taste so good, it also makes perfect sense! In pretty much every way, this Salt & Straw looks just like every other location I've been to (though, it's notably larger than the one I visited in Sacramento). However, more significantly, their offerings looked even more interesting than usual. For those that aren't familiar, the menu has two parts - a big portion that's devoted to their classic staples that they'll consistently have available and a featured set of limited edition flavors. Sometimes, they're related to the season (chocolatier flavors for Valentine's Day, holiday related, etc.), other times they're based on a certain theme (farmers market, pies, cereals, etc.). Plus, they always have multiple vegan options as well! -- FRECKLED MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP I don't usually go for vegan ice creams, but this one is definitely one of the best I've had, as it has a nice balance of mint and chocolate. I just wish there was also a non-vegan version available, as it'd be nice if this had a milky creaminess to it. -- CHOCOLATE CHIP ZUCCHINI BREAD Of all of the flavors in their Famers Market series, I was most excited to try this one and IT WAS FANTASTIC. The chunks of zucchini bread were fantastic and, with the chocolate chip ice cream, genuinely carried the flavor throughout the ice cream. -- COFFEE & LOVE NUTS Honestly, I must be an idiot for not trying this one before because it is SO GOOD! The taste of the coffee isn't overpowering, but it's strong enough and well balanced with the chunks of chocolate coated pecans, which were delicious! Beyond the ice cream, the other thing that I really like about this Salt & Straw is the location itself. Not only is the neighborhood really nice to walk around and/or mingle at while you're enjoying your cold treat, but parking is relatively easy to find after dinner (a little harder during the day). Given that, as well as how there aren't many similar alternatives in the area, this is a perfect spot for a something sweet to cap your night Can't wait to try the next monthly series, but I hope to see the Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread circle back again one day! FOUR AND A HALF STARS rounded up!

    pineapple upside down cake and almond brittle with salted ganache
    Alice D.

    I normally go to the hayes valley location but it was randomly closed on a thursday evening so we came here instead - luckily it was only 10 minutes away! We were really surprised how empty it was as the hayes location is always so packed, so we were able to try samples and order immediately. We ordered a double scoop of the holiday flavors (pineapple upside down cake and almond brittle with salted ganache) in a cup. The almond brittle was great but the pineapple was a bit too tart for my preference and tasted kinda artificial, but my husband really liked it! There was unfortunately nowhere to sit inside as there's very limited seating which were all taken by other customers, but there was still enough standing room for us to finish our ice cream before heading back out in the rain!

    Wild-Foraged Berry Slab Pie & Rhubarb Crumble with Toasted Anise
    Allie G.

    I don't know how many reviews I've written about Salt & Straw, but I never run out of good things to say. June was probably my favorite monthly menu series ever - pies! I had to try a sample of the Gruyère and Tomato Custard Tart, and honestly it wasn't bad. The cheesy taste was way stronger than the tomato. It was hard to choose a flavor but I ended up getting a split-scoop of the Rhubarb Crumble with Toasted Anise and the Wildflower Honey and Lemon Chess Pie. Both were phenomenal! I loved the pieces of pie crust/crumble mixed in. My friend said the Wild-Foraged Berry Slab Pie was also amazing. Overall, Salt & Straw never misses for me! Will happily return for more.

    Diego B.

    Good ice cream, simple shop, it is more of a "buy and walk" kind of place, with very limited sitting. They have about 3~4 sits, that's it! So don't expect to be able to sit.

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    Si, I am not a vegan or lactose-intolerant. But the specialty ice creams are delicious. I really couldn't tell the difference.

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