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Mitchell's Ice Cream

Ice Cream Parlor$$$$

Noe Valley, San Francisco

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Ranked #5 for desserts in San Francisco
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"Waffle cone with Claire's pie & Grasshopper pie is to die for."(14 Tips)
"7x7's Big Eat 2012 says the ube ice cream is delicious."(9 Tips)
"Get the halo halo, tropical four, and caramel praline!"(6 Tips)
"Pumpkin Ice Cream in the fall is the best 😍"(4 Tips)

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Ashok LalwaniApril 4, 2015
Yummy & very unique ice cream flavors. I think they have more flavors available everyday than Bi-rite or other popular places in Sf. The ones we tried were Ube (Purple Yam), Thai Tea & Irish Coffee.
Kevin SmoklerAugust 27, 2014
Been here 5+ times
These folks are super efficient so don't get discouraged if you see a long line or if your place in it is 30 numbers back. You'll never wait as long as you think you will.
Hannah GarciaAugust 13, 2015
Had the Grasshopper while my family tried other flavors like Macapuno & Mango (forgot the others haha). Really good & the workers are really nice, very relaxing place to grab a quick dessert 🍨💕
EaterJuly 28, 2016
Mitchell's has been holding it down since 1953, offering both the standard chocolate, rocky road, and strawberry and our pick, ube, or purple yam. When else are you going to eat purple ice cream? Read more
Truth KnowledgeJune 19, 2013
It's 9:40 pm! This place is busy around the clock! I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Tonight I may go for the grasshopper. My all time favorite is White Pistachio, yum!
Shannen EJuly 11, 2023
They have old fashioned traditional flavors like rum raisin, and more modern flavors like Thai tea. Make sure you pull a number because there’s always a line.
Maya ShanmugamJanuary 8, 2017
Been coming here ever since I could eat ice cream - the seasonal flavors (cantaloupe, pumpkin, and Spumoni) are not to be missed. Or try macapuno for the best coconut ice cream ever!
Brian IbarraAugust 23, 2017
After years of hearing how good this ice cream is and there's no going back and so worth the wait! There's no actual line waiting but you simply pull a number and await your turn to go up when called
SFistAugust 28, 2014
Just because it's bright purple, don't shy away from the delicious ube, and you'll never go wrong with their rich & delicious chocolate ice cream either. Read more
Luke BornheimerApril 19, 2013
The caramel praline is delicious if you love caramel and don't mind the extra sweetness from the pralines. Also, the chocolate peanut butter flavor is insane…and I usually don't like chocolate bases.
Eve ChouFebruary 22, 2014
A SF must. There are so many different types of flavors and they are the nicest. They will let you sample flavors. Even when it's busy, you get you ice cream with a smile.
Rebecca GobersteinMarch 18, 2012
The BEST ice cream outside of Shubert's in Chico, Ca. Take a number and prepare to wait for American and Latin favorite flavors. If you take home a pre-packed tub, you can cut your wait time down!
Casey HoganDecember 18, 2014
Been here 5+ times
A must for ice cream in SF. Toasted almond is awesome, but I honestly haven't gotten anything I didn't love. (Don't forget to grab a number when you get there.)
Anna KMay 31, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Best ice cream shop in SF. Try the grasshopper pie. If you're not into chocolate, try their mango or ube.
Louise JabagatAugust 6, 2015
everything!!!!!!!! My favorite is mango, chocolate, Mexican chocolate, ube, macapuno (sweet coconut). This place is amazing I never go anywhere else for ice cream but here.
🄵🄴🄻🄸🅇 dnǝʇsɔɥAugust 27, 2018
Don't forget to pull a number. The tropical mix ice cream with banana, pineapple, guava, mango was wonderful.
Chad HornerAugust 12, 2017
delicious, unique flavors at a shop that has been around since the 50s. try flavors like Lucuma and Horchata that you won't find anywhere else
Kim SolomonMarch 24, 2021
Been here 5+ times
Has the BEST ice cream. Mexican chocolate or Kahlua Mocha. Also the best Halo Halo.
Ally ReillyJune 10, 2012
Fight your way through the crowd, grab a number and wait. It's well worth it! Waffle cone with Claire's pie & Grasshopper pie is to die for. Hands down the best ice cream I've ever had. YUM!!
Holger LüdorfJune 21, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The ice-cream here is so good. These guys have been around for decades and their tropical flavors are particularly famous. Also great to take a pint of ice-cream home for the freezer. Beware of lon
Truth KnowledgeDecember 4, 2012
I've been getting ice cream from here with my family since my childhood years. Today I almost went with White Pistachio again but instead I got festive; the Egg Nog ice cream is ridiculously good!
Jennifer YipSeptember 6, 2014
their ice cream cakes are fantastic. if you miss the 48 hour notice window, you can just get one of their pre-made cakes with personalized writing!
WhiskeyAvengerJune 13, 2018
Been here 25+ times
Easily the best ice cream in San Francisco. I highly recommend flavors such as horchata as a malt. It’s heaven!
Bikash MishraMay 22, 2017
Great selection of flavors. Take a number, wait a bit and then sample some ice cream. Try out the waffle bowl!!
Toland HonApril 16, 2015
Been here 10+ times
If there's a super long line, pick a one of the pre-made half gallons and go straight to the front of the line. Then tack on a couple sugar cones and you're set!
Jay CarmesisMay 1, 2014
It's a delicious ice cream.....yummy flavors! Different flavors from local fruits to tropical countries. You'll come back after one scoop!
Jessie NguyenMay 31, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Avocado is soooooo yummy. It's like eating a real avocado w all the goodness of ice-cream. Best to top it w the baby coconut yummm!
Vanessa SchneiderFebruary 6, 2015
Classic, delicious ice cream. Don't be surprised by the long line at 10pm.
Ashlie FordSeptember 29, 2015
The classics are delicious. Too nervous to try some of the more unusual flavored like avocado or banana.
Carmen RuelasMarch 19, 2013
I swear by the Mexican chocolate. Add the chocolate dipped almond covered waffle cone and you've got yourself a little piece of heaven.
GQ MagazineAugust 22, 2012
Most fantastic ﬂavor: Horchata. Brilliant Mexican drink even better as ice cream.
Karla RodruizMay 16, 2011
This ice cream is to die for and so worth a trip from L.A. to try it! Young Coconut flavor is soooo creamy, smooth, and just the right amount of sweetness!!
Leina KJune 17, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Love their grasshopper ice cream! Mint chocolate chip + Oreos. No matter when you come it's always busy but it is well worth the wait. Make sure to hurry in and grab a number.
Ros HodgekissMarch 29, 2014
This is the parlor you dreamed of as a kid. Now you're an adult, you can afford to be as irresponsible to your temple-body as you like!
Jeff Reine 🌧June 5, 2016
Been here 5+ times
There is parking around back. If you get a spot reward yourself with an extra scoop🍨🍨
Carlos LazoJanuary 27, 2013
This place has been around for decades. Definitely a San Francisco landmark. The most delicious ice cream I've ever had.
Mela BNovember 13, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Coconut Pineapple es major! Don't try a quick trip here on a sunny day or a rainy day! This place is always poppin!!! No ice cream is better than theirs, loards or fentons doesn't even cone close!
Eduardo RamirezDecember 18, 2016
Many many flavors, but definitely would recommend getting lucuma or one of their exotic flavors
eva marie moodyJanuary 28, 2015
I love there banana splits there fantastic especially if your just looking for something simple. 😸
Tantek ÇelikJanuary 9, 2013
Get a chocolate coffee 50/50 milkshake and add chocolate syrup too. You won't regret it.
Hana NaFebruary 15, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Walk in, grab a number! Don't forget :) Only tourists and amateurs forget. Then you coast and wait to get your delicious ice cream.
Jae ClarkeDecember 13, 2018
Grasshopper pie, cookies n cream (routine flavor but their execution is fantastic), cinnamon snap (seasonal), Mexican chocolate.
Begz B (AM)September 6, 2013
Theres always a long line. But they had a fast service. Worth the wait all along! 5stars for their icecreamsss
caroFebruary 26, 2022
Been here 5+ times
I do like Mitchell's and though its one of the 'go to' places in SF but personally I'm not like omg about it but if someone's like let's go then ok I'll go but I wouldn't propose it🍦
Jenn ChenAugust 25, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Toasted almond ice cream is my favorite (no almond extract flavor, just toasty goodness.)
BommyNovember 17, 2015
Not sure why it's so popular as the ice cream just tastes normal. Do not get the avocado flavor as it tastes like nothing. Waffle cone is tasty but there are better ice cream shops in sf.
Pamela >^~^< HowellJune 8, 2013
The parking lot is very tight-be careful! Great ice cream, worth the wait in line.
Tory SpinofMay 1, 2015
Limon con galletas and Red fire are new face! Thai mil tea too!!
Shirin JafariApril 29, 2017
Get the halo halo, tropical four, and caramel praline!
Vinayak HebbagilJuly 8, 2016
Amazing selection of flavors. Get the Ube, you shall not regret..

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