Do I recommend, yasss for the ice-cream but be warned! *****The store is in a mall***** ***Not the easiest in and out ice cream run*** Past the parking, the waffle cone scent will draw you in with the unique flavors! The employees are friendly and willing to allow the patrons let their taste buds loose. Enjoyed my ice cream on a sunny day. read more

Finally checked out Salt and Straw. I appreciate that they have vegan and to go options. The interior was clean and designed well. I love the little slots to dispose of the metal spoons for samples built into the counter. I ended up getting both flavors that we tried, the honey lavender and the wild-foraged berry slab pie (seasonal flavor). They were both creamy and had just the right amount of sweetness. Looking forward to coming back again! read more

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Arrived here at about 9:30 PM on a Sunday night and this place was still getting people lining up. Although every other store inside this outdoor mall was closed they were still open and ready for a late night dessert. Staff was friendly and offered samples despite the long line that was building. I do not get the sense of being rushed as I was receiving. Samples would definitely recommend trying their seasonal flavors, at least sampling. She there with a loved one or significant other, sharing a double scoop in a cup, and adding a waffle cone might be the more affordable way to go as paying for two individual singles will cost you a lot more, if you are the frugal type like me . Would definitely recommend this spot It may be more hectic during the day in primetime shopping hours on the weekends, but late evenings after the other sort of closed parking was simple and plenty of places to enjoy ice cream. read more

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Great location tucked away in the Bishop Ranch City Center area. Lines can be super long, especially on the weekends in the summer, but the staff is efficient and gets people moving along. Plenty of standard Salt and Straw creative flavors and samples are plentiful. Prices are definitely on the higher side, but you're here for the mini tasting experience and trying flavors you might not get at Raley's. Would recommend. read more

Nothing beats a scoop of ice cream on a blistering summer day. Salt & Straw's ice cream is not only delicious , but their flavors are wild and original too. There are flavors like Strawberry Pretzel Salad and Marionberry Habanero, it feels like there's a mad scientist in their kitchen. I recommend trying out all the flavors too as the service is super quick and friendly. This place is definitely a step above most ice cream places. A little pricey though! But I think in Salt & Straw's case, it's worth it. read more

Salt & Straw - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Ramon, California

Great spot at Bishop Ranch, love their ice cream- especially the Sea Salt Caramel! They have seasonal favorites, really interesting mashups, if you feel adventurous. But you can actually ask for a sample to taste before you go all in. They do scoops, and also milkshakes, sundaes. Even though it's cold in the winter, I would still stop by after eating somewhere close by. Since my son practices close by in San Ramon, this has been one of our fav spots. Parking is good, gets really packed but there is the parking garage. This is an order and eat outside kind of place, there is no seating inside, hope that helps! We will be back! read more

My absolute favorite! It's definitely worth the hype. The flavors are so good. I'm picky with ice cream but it's usually when I get this I devour every single bite and the cone is so fresh and yummy too. read more

Salt & Straw - Salted caramel ribbon and peppermint hot cocoa flavors... both delicious! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Ramon, California

I introduced yet another person to Salt and Straw, and I expect them to be indebted to me for the rest of their life. I always look to the new flavors every month like a child would and I love that! Matcha and Vanilla with Butterscotch for the win this time. read more

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My review will get lost among the many other positive reviews here, but it's a guarantee that their ice cream is top notch here! It's exactly the quality & flavor that you hope your ice cream will taste like. Their lines are incredibly long during the summer months, hot days/nights & on weekends; but when you come here during the middle of the week or on a cool night, they aren't busy at all. Salt & Straw aren't cheap, but you are paying for the quality and the quantity of their ice cream. They do give you a good amount. There is no indoor dining here, but there are plenty of places in the City Center that you can sit and eat your ice cream. read more

Salt & Straw - They can get very crowded during the summer months, hot days/nights, and on weekends. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Ramon, California

Salt and straw has reputation of high-quality creamy ice cream. When you're waiting on a hot day for some thing is wonderful as that it's almost difficult to stand in line without pushing your way to the front. They have a huge selection and they always have new flavors that's something I really enjoy is experimenting with flavors. Today I sampled the blackberry tamale and that was actually very nice. I wasn't sure what to expect but my mouth was very pleased. But I wound up ordering the ice cream that had the creepy crawlers in it and I noticed they used a lot of crickets in it so I thought that was fun for Halloween. I also had the one that tasted like licorice but had no licorice and I really was looking for anywhere that would have fun with ice cream and make a black ice cream with real licorice. This is as close as I could get and I'm never disappointed by the product of this place. As always, it's very clean and the employees are really helpful and willing to let you sample. It was a hot night so the line was long and I didn't take up any useless time asking questions. I'd already had their product in San Francisco before and I knew that it was going to meet my expectations as it did. I was introduced by my daughter and now she's bringing the whole family in here to enjoy what she already knows. I'm glad to be part of that team ice cream. read more

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I suppose that not all Salt & Straw locations are created equal. Less than a month ago, I ordered the same ice cream with the same cone from the Hayes Valley location. Although the pricing and experience were similar, the taste and portions were not as good. BB read more

I want to shout from the mountaintops how unhappy I am that Salt and Straw changed their "Great Candycopia" recipe. This is a flavor that I wait year round for and it's ruined. All the candy mix ins are so small that you can't decipher one candy from the next. It used to be chunky and perfect. It was a super hot day yesterday and my ice cream was a melted mess before I could even pay. If I'm spending $8 for a scoop of ice cream it needs to be perfect. read more

Salt & Straw - My ice cream was so sad I didn't take a picture - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Ramon, California

came a couple of weeks ago and honestly, ive had way better ice cream before. we tried the cherry cheesecake and i believe something with chocolate (brownie or cookie dough if not mistaken) and it was wayyyy tooo sweet and artificial. the flavor with the cheesecake wasn't too bad but overall was overwhelmingly sweet. their wasn't much flavor as well. service was mid cause their wasn't a line but still felt pretty slow. its a cute lil place overall but i would say this isn't the place to go if you don't like overwhelming sugary ice cream. read more

Salt & Straw - cheesecake cherry and chocolate ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Ramon, California

Ice cream is always a good idea. Especially some delicious high quality goodness. There wasn't a long line so we got our orders pretty quick. They have their limited addition flavors out right now for spooky season and the Great Candycopia is the one! If you like bits of chocolate candy pieces mixed in with a nice butterscotch flavor this is for you! A classic favorite of my toddler is of course the chocolate gooey brownie. The brownie bits are just the right size. And my fave is the salted, malted chocolate chip cookie dough. read more

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4++ I've been a big fan of this chain for a while now. This location is located at The Lot City Center. Been here a few times to take my nieces and nephew, but my most recent visit was to pick up some of the brewer series ice cream. They did a Collab with one of my favorite breweries down in Torrance or in the LA area so I had to try to get some. Outside of the brewer series, I feel like this place is usually known for their seasonal creations and just great flavors in general. Because the shopping center in general gets good amount of traffic, this place seems to be busy often. The vibe does feel like a small town type ice cream shop since it's located in the middle of suburbia. Of my visits, the service has always been friendly and quick. Definitely a great ice cream spot, specially for this shopping center. Depending on when you go, parking is an issue at this place sometimes. read more

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There isn't a better place in San Ramon for ice cream than Salt & Straw! Besides the staff always being so friendly and generous, it is such a welcoming environment. Everything from the customer service, the flavors, the cleanliness of this location, and how quick the service is, what is there not to love? Shout out to Dylan - I've become a regular there and it shows that he really cares about his customers read more

I visited this past Saturday and the service I recieved was amazing! Although they were busy, the person helping me really took the time to help me out. The person who was scooping my ice cream answered all my weird dietary questions and offered to get a scoop from a brand new pint of ice cream! Been to a lot of other ice cream shops that just roll their eyes when I mention my allergies... but not Salt and Straw! Will be coming here again! I came for the gooey brownie ice cream but i'm coming back for the welcoming and sweet staff :) read more

Employee josh deserves a damn raise, bro loves his job and the community around, super chill dude and ice cream was amazing read more

Salt & Straw - Gooey brownie was hella good, if you go here try it! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Ramon, California

City Center was an experience! It was like a little microcosm in the middle of the city, with and enclosed green area that people could interact in and oh so many restaurants. I had heard about salt and straw but had never had the chance to try it. The parlor looked old fashioned and modern all at once, with its bright red and whites and wooden interiors. The counter staff were friendly and made the experience even more pleasant. The chocolate gooey brownie was the stuff of dreams for a chocolate lover like me. Really helped to make my trip memorable! read more

Salt & Straw - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Ramon, California

One of my favorite spots for ice cream. You will not be disappointed. If you're ever in the area be sure to stop by for samples. They have seasonal flavors so it's always fun to drop in from time to time. They are well staffed so line goes fast. You walk in and will be delighted by the smell, even if you walk by it's hard not to get a whiff! read more

I had an issue with my Uber Eats order today, but Jada truly turned the experience around. She was incredibly patient, professional, and kind while helping me figure out what went wrong. She helped me resubmit the order, tried to contact Uber so I could get a refund, and made sure everything was corrected before I got off the phone with her. Her service was impeccable, and she really went above and beyond. I genuinely appreciated how much she cared and how calmly she helped de-escalate the situation. Thank you, Jada! read more

The flavor selection is super creative and constantly changing, which is great if you like trying new things. But taste-wise, it was just average for us -- fun to explore, but not something we'd crave again. Would pass on the delicious smelling waffle cones because they are so stale and hard it was inpossibly to bite into and tasted horrible. read more

It's a good place to get ice cream and my grandson got a Strawberry & Coconut Water sherbet which he thoroughly enjoyed. For free tasting, they give you spoons and then you deposit them in a slot for disposal. read more

Salt & Straw - Strawberry and coconut water sherbet - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Ramon, California

I got a half-and-half scoops of chocolate brownie and snickerdoodle. It was delicious! Our servers, Daniella and Delainy, were very friendly and welcoming. Definitely plan to come back when I'm in the area to try the other unique flavors they offer. Salt n straw over Baskin Robbin's any day. read more

I assume may be legendary but service here is extremely poor. Online order that is there for skip. The line is not honored and it's completely screwed up where they make it only after you remind them, which is of no use if you have to skip the line. Ambience is crowded and They really need to manage the crowd. A bunch of teenagers handling the counter are completely untrained. read more

Got a scoop of pots of gold and rainbows (seasonal flavor) and it was the BEST ice cream flavor I've ever had!!! Might be biased because I love Lucky Charms but wow, the ice cream really did taste like Lucky Charms milk, it was amazing! read more

Salt & Straw - pots of gold and rainbows - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Ramon, California

Solid , delicious ice cream, some of the best Ice cream we've tried in the Bay, solid flavor, solid employees, the service was excellent, we would definitely go back!, and if you're adventurous, we were told, we could sample all of the flavors, we only sampled one, perhaps next time!! read more

Salt & Straw - Four scoops! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Ramon, California

I have been salt and strawing before salt and straw got to California. They originated in Portland, Oregon and I have been smitten since that first taste flight. Fast forward to the San Ramon location, so happy to have one close to us. It's a regular stop for us inspite of the long lines. I look forward to the seasonal flavors always, like they have the Gingerbread and Almond brittle flavors right now. Would love to see more flavors on rotation because the classics though really good can get a bit boring. read more

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The ice cream here is consistently good and it's always unique, so if you're looking for plain vanilla and chocolate you're better off going to Baskin. The staff let you sample as many flavors as you want. It fees good inside the shop especially in this hot weather. The line is usually always long but they do get thru it pretty fast. It is located inside the City Center in San Ramon. read more

On a Saturday 10:30PM, the line wrapped around the corner. Wild! Their QR code for ordering ahead didn't work. Boo. So we left because that line was hella long. Tried again Friday afternoon because we were at Bishop Ranch for a pick-up at another business and decided to give it another shot. The line was only inside! It moved pretty fast. The worker was patient with us as we were 3 people and asked for samples. I love anything with lavender! I got the honey lavender. It was sweet and creamy. Outdoor seating only, and it was HOTTT this day so my ice cream melted a little. Had to eat it fast. The worker let my husband know ahead of time that one of the flavors he asked to try contained alcohol. Hubby said it was fine and told me he couldn't taste it anyways. Perhaps it would be good to also note this on the menu with an asterisk incase a worker forgets to mention it. I look forward to trying the other flavors. read more

Salt & Straw - Honey lavender - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Ramon, California

I that Salt & Straw is celebrating Vegan-ary! They always have a few vegan options, but this month all five of their Limited Edition Flavors are vegan! Last night there was a bit of a wait, but I wasn't worried about it. The three young men behind the counter were friendly and helpful to all of the customers! The shop is brightly lit and has a freezer stocked full of grab-and-go pints! Thanks again for having 5 extra Vegan choices this month! read more

Salt & Straw - A pint of ChocolateCaramelCorn w/ CandiedPeanuts(corn-infused coconut oat milk,caramel-coated popcorn & peanuts,chocolate stracciatella) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Ramon, California

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I really love this place. The line moves quickly, even on nights when the line is long. The staff is super friendly and I love the upbeat vibe. I'm sensitive to lactose, but the vegan flavors never disappoint (try the peanut butter fudge brittle + one of the new berry flavors!) The San Ramon location is by far my favorite location just because the staff is so great. 5 stars! read more

Stopped by for a sweet treat, and it turned out to be the BEST DECISION EVER! Despite there being a line out the door, it moved as quickly as it could. When it was finally our turn, we got to sample a variety of flavors. The server was incredibly patient. There were many interesting flavors but the Honey Lavender was our favorite! Happy to know it's a classic flavor! I decided on two scoops: Honey Lavender and Cinnamon Snickerdoodle. The snickerdoodle had a dough-like texture that I absolutely loved. Though it was a bit pricey ($8.50 for 2 scoops + $0.50 for the split scoop), it was worth every penny. The portions were generous, and I even had some left over for dessert the next day. read more

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Came here for some dessert after our lunch. This Salt and Straw is located in The City Center of Bishop Ranch. This is my first time trying this Salt and Straw. I've been to other locations. The line was not too long when we got to the place. There was about two people. After about 5 mins after we arrived, the line after us was very long. A crowd of people came at one time. The place got loud and busy. The limited flavors changes monthly, but they do have their classic flavors that are there all the time. I tasted a few flavors, but I ordered a scoop of the Marionberry oatmeal cobbler. That was really good. The person at the counter was ok. He wasn't too friendly. I felt like he was preoccupied and didn't want to be there. I understand, bad day, probably. read more

Salt & Straw - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Ramon, California

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Omg, Salt & Straw you have my heart! I've been to a location in the City, but it's always nice to have a special ice cream spot you adore here in the East Bay! With super friendly staff, extremely fun & innovative flavors, a cute interior, and hearty samples (let's be honest when it comes to samples, I probably do between 3-5), Salt & Straw doesn't skimp when it comes to scoops or experience. Flavor highlights include: Chocolate Gooey Brownie, Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Freckled Mint Chocolate Chip, and the Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons. A few of their super unique and popular flavors I have yet to try: Honey Lavender, Arbequina Olive Oil, Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper, and Pear & Blue Cheese. (Interesting!) I love the strides they take to think outside of the normal ice cream flavor constitutions (ha) and just go for it! They do offer non-dairy options and "pup cups" for a man's best friend! One thing to note, the waffle cones are house made and I highly recommend! You could bottle up the essence of this spot in that smell alone. Cant wait for another trip to San Ramon for this heavenly scoop! read more

Salt & Straw - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Ramon, California

Salt and straw is one of my fav ice cream spots. I love that they have a new seasonal menu each month with some odd flavor combinations! Usually salt and straw introduces 5-6 new flavors each month, but they also have a static main menu with some classics. You can sample as much as you'd like to figure out your pick and the scoops are pretty generous. Some flavor combinations might sound weird (fried chicken and cinnamon for example) but I'd highly recommend trying it all :) There is a line sometimes but it always moves fast. No indoor seating but it is located at city center which has areas around to sit, a big turf and ample space to stroll. In the colder months though, or if it's late at night since this place is open till 11, I usually head back and sit in my car. read more

Salt & Straw has easily become one of my favorite ice cream companies. What always has me coming back is their rotating flavors. With its creative flavors, usage of local ingredients, and delicious taste it's truly the perfect place for all ice cream lovers. Their San Francisco location is my go-to spot, but they have locations throughout the country. My experience at this location was nothing short of expected. Ample samples are allowed, the smell of fresh waffle cones fills the store, workers kindly scoop making a quick turnaround, and small in size so take-out is the norm. I love their seasonal menu which is what has me coming back. But, I have a soft spot for their vegan flavors too. For this visit, I ended up having a Single Split Scoop of their Chocolate Sugar Cookie Dough and Peanut Butter Brittle Caramel Fudge. Both flavors are vegan, creamy, thick, sweet, and decadent. I recommend getting a Single Split Scoop. It's the perfect way to try two flavors in one scoop--which are generously sized! My Dad enjoyed his ice cream, being it was his first time trying Salt & Straw! I'm biased but I love Salt & Straw and will continue to support them. Though I frequent their other locations, this shop in Bishop Ranch is a must. Easy to spot on the ground level, free parking, and delicious ice cream--what's not to love? read more

Salt & Straw - Chocolate Sugar Cookie Dough and Sea Salt w/ Caramel Ribbons - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Ramon, California

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Ice cream! Fresh and inventive! Service with a smile! I always stop by here when I eat at The Lot and make sure there's room for their ice cream! read more

This ice cream shop has very interesting flavors. I tried the snickerdoodle, the chocolate with brownies and the salted caramel ice creams. I really appreciate that customers are allowed to sample the various flavors. I settled on the salted caramel. It was delicious. My friend loved the chocolate with brownies. read more

We had to go in... because there was NO line on a weekday afternoon, even at 100 deg outside! We had heard so many great things about this place and finally had a chance to visit! Bright wide open entrance with just enough room to queue inside but no seating available. Luckily Bishop Ranch had ample seating throughout its spacious and vibrant outdoor mall. We tried: Birthday Cake and Blacberries in a waffle cone - a fan favorite and surely popular with many of the kiddos! What stood out was a split scoop of the Huckleberry Cornbread Pudding AND the Goat Cheese Marionberry Habanero in a waffle cone. It was amazing to feel and taste the texture of the cornbread in a creamy huckleberry mixture. The goat cheese and habanero were an excellent pairing as a salty spicy mixture in a sweet fruity flavor. We can't wait to try all the other exotic and creative mixtures! read more

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