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    The Baked Bear

    4.3 (857 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Cielita C.

    First time trying this spot. Overall, I really enjoyed their cookies since it tasted very home made and fresh. I like that their cookies are thin and chewy. They also offer different ice cream flavors, but I didn't really like the ice cream since it tasted very store bought. You also can't "try out" different flavors like other ice cream shops. Overall, still a pretty good spot if you just want to satisfy your sweet tooth since they're open late.

    Black cherry pie ice cream
    Luc L.

    Such an expensive ice cream sandwich, ~$13! You get to pick your choice of cookie and ice cream. They didn't tell you but the toppings is an extra $1. The quality was mid and I did appreciate them warming up the cookies to minimize them from turning hard by the ice cream. One ice cream sandwich is shareable for two. The selling point is that they open LATE for those sweet tooth cravings. Have a cookie or ice cream sandwich!

    Bear Batter  Ice cream sandwich
    Christina L.

    The staff is super nice and helpful! You can smell the fresh baked cookies from outside the store. Can't go wrong with ice cream and cookies. Order a cookie sandwich ($10.50), mixed or match cookie flavors, so I got macadamia nut and limited pistachios cookie. The sandwich was quite sweet, but that's dessert. Cookies were soft and chewy, it was slightly messy to eat as a sandwich, but it was delicious. Ice cream is creamy, but for one scoop of just ice cream, it is quite expensive for one scoop ($7.50) though. Overall, great service and good place to get cookies rather than ice cream or sandwich.

    vegan chocolate chip ice cream cookie sandwich
    Jade L.

    I've both ordered takeout and eaten in-store at this location of The Baked Bear. I definitely think in-store is a better experience and higher value. I like that they have vegan options for both the ice cream and cookies since I'm lactose intolerant. While I could take a lactaid pill to eat a small amount of regular ice cream, it's more convenient and comfortable to be able to enjoy treats stress-free. I came here on NYE before watching the fireworks, and it was popping. The line extended outside, and it was a bit of a wait but not too bad. The scooper who helped me was friendly and attentive to my vegan request and made sure I was taken care of. All the seats were filled, but there was some room to stand in the back of the store next to the blue neon lit sign, which was nice to be able to enjoy our ice cream cookie sandwiches inside and avoid going back out in the rain and ending up with soggy cookies.

    Tiffany R.

    Hole in the wall dessert spot that has fresh cookies and brownies and ice cream! I opted for a cookie sandwich and I didn't go wrong with my choice. A good place to stop after dinner, it does get packed but definitely worth the wait!

    Tanner C.

    I got a sandwich with the two vegan cookies and ice cream and it was delicious! I am so grateful they had vegan options.

    Janine C.

    Ice cream in San Francisco on a hot day? Yes. Ice cream in San Francisco when it's cold? Somehow hits a little better. I was out grabbing dinner in Chinatown and was craving something sweet and realized I was close to The Baked Bear. This had been on my list for so long and I was so excited to finally try it. First, the location is prime. Great location. The offerings were a lot and I enjoyed the variety. I grabbed ice cream (the blue Cookie Monster?) and sugar cookies and made my way back home. When I got home I took a bite of the cookie and it wasn't the best. I decided to put it in the oven and give it more of a crunch. When it was done I decided instead of an ice cream sandwich, I would just crumble it on top. I thought it was alright. The cookies didn't have flavor for me but maybe that's the point because of the ice creams? Not sure but will be back to try something else soon!

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    Natalie C.

    Perfect little dessert spot next to some great north beach restaurants! Loved their variety of cookies and ice cream flavors to choose from. You get to pick a different cookie flavor for each side of the ice cream sandwich and it comes with a heaping scoop of ice cream inside, that you can then warm up for the perfect melty experience

    Ashley D.

    the ultimate sweet treat. we got an ice cream sandwich with brownie and omg so so good. one is good to share as it can be sweetness overload, but my bf could've eaten the whole thing by himself. the cookie and brownie were soft and chewy.

    Cookies and cream and salted caramel fudge
    Carmen C.

    It's been a while since I've came here. The lady working was so energetic and excited to take the order. I got a scoop of bear batter and my friend also got bear batter on a cone. It taste and has the texture of a cookie dough. Really liked it

    07.26.25 Vegan Chocolate Chip
    May A.

    Gluten-Free Treat [San Francisco CA] Baked Bear is known for their custom ice cream sandwiches but we just wanted ice-cream to share while waiting to hop on the Big Bus Tour. We were lucky that the shop wasn't busy so service was fast. This location is in Chinatown on Columbus Avenue and if on the Big Bus Tour it is at Stop #3. It'll drop you right in front of it. We shared a cup of the Vegan Chocolate Chip. We asked for sliced almond topping and we were given a generous heap... it was delicious and not too sweet. Inside were some high table seating and they also have a couple of round bistro tables outside. Definitely a place to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. Friendly customer service. Review #3848

    Cookies and cream cookie and Nutella cookie
    Berli D.

    It was a great experience and the cookies were delicious. The brownie ice cream was amazing. But the service was the best I've ever received anywhere. It was great and I highly recommend you to come and visit this wonderful place.

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    Jando S.

    Late night dessert options are really a thing in North Beach, but after a lovely dinner, my dining companions and I were determined to keep the night going -- and our sweet tooth lead us to The Baked Bear. Despite being a national chain, it was the only option open until midnight (and until 1AM on the weekends), but was also conveniently located across the street. We lucked out and beat the lines (#1), grabbing a table before a massive post-dinner crowd showed up. While a line managed to snake around the door, I managed to order a few hot cookies ($13 for half dozen) and some ice cream cookie / brownie sandwiches ($10/11). Overpriced? Yes. But also the kind of indulgence / craving we wanted from a late-night sugar rush. The cookies are soft, warm, and borderline dangerous: they're a little too easy to devour. Chocolate chip is a reliable go-to but the cookie monster, gooey butter cake, white chocolate macadamia nut, and snickerdoodle all held their own. I keep it simple with the ice cream, usually opting for old-fashioned vanilla, but the mint chip, mud pie, bear batter, and cookie dough are strong contenders if one is looking to mix it up. Seasonal flavors should also be considered, but be sure to ask for samples. The staff is young, upbeat., and clearly used to handling the North Beach nightlife crowd -- ranging from bar-hopping drunkards, post-dinner gluttons (#2), and the occasional gentleman's club cool-down crew. They're quick to keep the line moving and somehow keep the place from becoming a zoo. One last tip: When asked if one would like to warm up the cookie, the answer should always be an emphatic and enthusiastic, "YES." __________ (#1) Which for others turned into a near 20 minute wait. (#2) Guilty.

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    Matcha Cafe Maiko

    4.5
    (1.6k reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Matcha Cafe Maiko is a matcha specialty shop that first opened in Hawaii and currently has multiple…read morelocations across multiple states including California (two Los Angeles locations in Monterey Park and Rowland Heights), Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Michigan, New Jersey, and Arizona. For this location, the shop is located inside the Kinokuniya Mall in Japantown in San Francisco. [Parking]: There are two parking garages - The Main Garage (1610 Geary Boulevard) and The Fillmore Annex Garage (1650 Fillmore Street). Parking rate = $5 per hour from 12 PM to 6 PM and $3 per hour outside of those hours. I got lucky and was able to find metered parking spots near the intersection of Buchanan St and Sutter St (free on Sunday). [Atmosphere]: Matcha Cafe Maiko is located on the first level of Kinokuniya Mall. This is mostly a takeout only spot with no indoor tables and limited chairs available. [Menu]: Most visitors come here for the matcha soft-serve ice cream. The shop also offers the Golden Sho-Gun 24K gold soft-serve ice cream. Other items include sundaes, parfaits, lattes, cream foam lattes, and teas. *** Soft Serve Ice Cream (Matcha, Cone - $6.95): Amazing ice cream - creamy and dense with a strong matcha flavor. *** This is a fantastic matcha ice cream shop - two big thumbs up. P.S. - If you are already at the shop, this is also a good opportunity to check out other shops in Kinokuniya Mall and the adjacent Japan Center Malls.

    Came here yesterday (Friday) a little before 2pm. There was no line. We ordered on the tablet…read morelocated near the entrance. I ordered a Matcha Cheese Foam. I upsized to a large, got half sugar, and subbed oat milk. The drink was really good. The matcha was strong, which I liked, and the cheese foam added a nice creaminess. Overall, solid matcha.

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    Sophie's Crepes

    Sophie's Crepes

    4.0
    (1.9k reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    THE BEST CREPES!!!!!!! No joke, best crepes ever. From east…read morecoast to west, this is the absolute, hands down, best crepe spot. Nestled in the heart of Japan town's shopping center, right next to the bookstore- Sophie's crepes is. Very small bistro seating is available, but this place gets pretty busy. They have an extensive menu of both simple and layered flavors. The crepes here are thin and crispy, and come in a very cute crepe holder when served. I always get the strawberries and banana with Nutella, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. The crepe won't last long, you'll eat it right up. My partner opts for a strawberry and whipped cream option, with raspberry jam- simple in comparison to my order. Sophie's is always our starting point in Japan town, and once you've placed your order, you cannot revise it. Make sure you hold onto your number, you'll need to provide it when your number is called. Enjoy, a must try in SF; even if you just go to Japan town for this one thing, trust me, it's worth it.

    how does this place have 4 stars? the strawberry nutella crepe my friend and i got was so awful!…read more -- the crepe was not soft at all, there was barely any nutella, it was overloaded w strawberries... i mean if the whole point of purchasing is to get the thin fluffy crepe, they failed. everything else we could have just put together ourselves and it probably would have turned out better than this. ice cream was decent though, and service was quick. located in an overly crowded mall in japantown. good luck finding seating. we wanted to try the belly crepe place in the other mall across the street but it was closed so we settled for this one, sadly!

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    D. Mandarin Orange with Ice Cream
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    Swensen's

    Swensen's

    4.3
    (1.3k reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    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!

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    Salt & Straw

    Salt & Straw

    4.4
    (1.3k reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    This heatwave is heating up and it's getting sunny in August. There are a few things you can enjoy…read moreto get some relief from the sun. On taco Tuesday more hot sauce isn't going to work to feel refresh. There is place where the tacos are frozen. This place also has many different flavors of ice cream such as pear& blue cheese and sea salt with caramel ribbons like some on my social feed. They also have pies like Wildflower Honey & Lemon Chess Pie and Cherry Coconut pie like some on my social media feed. It's a place for people who like it sweet and salty in SF. It's called Salt & Straw. On a Summer stroll on a sunny day in August I landed inside Salt & Straw in Pacific Heights on Fillmore street. I got the Tacolate a collaboration between Taco Bell and Salt & Straw. The ice cream taco was not too sweet and the sauces like the Wild Berry were tasty and the Mango Jalapeño was a bit savory. The waffle cone for the tortilla was crunchy. Overall it was refreshing and a place for the sweet and salty on a hot day in SF. When the sun is shinning and you need feel refreshed you can to a "shopping mall "or do a "pub crawl" and get something cold and "tall" or grab something sweet and salty like some in SF at "Salt & Straw" Get saucy with packets of "Taco Bell" sweet sauce and waffle taco "shell" and all the flavors tend to "gel" like ice cream with ribbons with sea salt with "caramel"

    staff was very rude and dismissive. there were 7 people working and no one said hello or asked to…read moretake my order. there seven people all talking to each other and ignoring me. i had to ask the cashier directly who finally directed me to someone. I specifically called this guy out and said there's about seven people working here and no one would make eye contact with me or ask if I needed help and he said oh I understand it can be confusing. And I said no someone should have asked me do you need help? Can I help you and only after I pushed him did he apologize for that. But I teared up because it was really rude and I felt very ignored. and for this guy to go ahead and make up excuses for the fact that out of seven people not one person was able to do their job is pathetic. i decided to walk out because the level of customer service was completely unacceptable.

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    Chocolate Pistachio Milk and Cookies
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    Single scoop chocolate zucchini bread
    Hoppy Apple Cider Sorbet and Apple Cider Donut

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