See all
964 photos

Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop

Chocolate Store, Dessert Shop, and Ice Cream Parlor

Gaslamp, San Diego

Save

9.0^/10

509

ratings

Ranked #5 for desserts in San Diego
The ice cream at Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop is a can't miss
"I recommend the Ice cream sundae...it's super delicious!"(16 Tips)
"Gold rush is a tasty option."(2 Tips)
"cookie dough ice cream, cookie, as a sunday...so good"(7 Tips)
"Try the Banana Hot Fudge Sundae - Yummy!"(2 Tips)

79 Tips and reviews

Filter:

ice cream
family-friendly
cookies
casual
gold rush
milkshakes
good for dates
chocolate
waffle cones
good service
great value
pumpkin spice
bar
caramel
banana split
good for special occasions
whipped cream
mint
crowded
rocky road
(15 more)

Sort:

Popular
Recent

Mohammed AlrabahMarch 27, 2016
They have nice selection of chocolate, and sit down service for handmade desserts and drinks.
Upvoted Mar 12
Alicia TSeptember 5, 2012
If you're here with a group, get the earthquake. 8 scoops of ice cream with 8 toppings of your choice. You can try almost all their flavors in one order. Divide the cost and you'll be glad you did.
Upvoted 2 weeks ago
Madison RoseMarch 5, 2018
This is the most epic dessert place I have ever experienced. I can't put into words what it is like. The flavors are amazing, and the atmosphere is great! Definitely a place to stop at in San Diego.
Nahim ShahOctober 26, 2017
If you are in a diet program,at least try to eat the waffle cone with a single scoop of Ur favourite flavour, it is amazing!!
Nelly TejedaMay 1, 2017
A extremely must place to visit! Take chocolates for home and an icre cream there!
Caddebostan English Academy www.caddeenglish.comOctober 18, 2016
Classic Sundea rulezzz! Chocolate is great! My favourite chocolate brand in the world.
Donna 💋 KApril 6, 2014
Sitting outside is great for people watching. Especially at night! You meet all kinds of people wanting a bite if your sundae. Lol!
ELBOW707July 14, 2014
We came here for ice cream, way over priced. Had the brownie sundae, it was average. They have a nice selection of the chocolate squares for sale and they are priced well.
MaadJuly 5, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The smell in the shop takes you away... I could stay there for hours... The chocolates , ice creams , yes they are perfect ! Try the crissy field sundae ❤❤!!
Jay ManJuly 17, 2012
Their brownie sundae is awesome. Warm brownie with chocolate syrup underneath and whip cream and vanilla ice cream on top. Classic
Joseph ManlapazMarch 6, 2019
Try their March flavor of the month. It was great. Needed 4 peeps to finish it.
Filipe BragançaJuly 21, 2015
Been here 10+ times
The best ice cream store in downtown. I love the Presidio Passion, try!!!!
Ashok BalaMay 29, 2017
Great place.. Right down in Gaslamp. Make sure you dont miss it. :)
Emily LeeJanuary 9, 2014
Gold rush is a tasty option. It combines the decadent flavors of peanut, chocolate and hot fudge.
Cheryl ClarkJuly 5, 2012
Get the area map from the counter where the water is. It has a $1.00 off coupon good on a specialty sundae.
Cherie BranchMay 6, 2016
The ice cream and the dark chocolate with blueberry filling...mmmm
umiJuly 22, 2016
The Nob Hill Chill is excellent !!
G QAugust 17, 2016
I recommend the Ice cream sundae...it's super delicious!
SAugust 8, 2014
Salted caramel Sundae ❤️ and u have to try the chocolate chip cookies 🍪
Karolina 🦖July 25, 2016
Excellent mix of chocolate, ice cream, and whipped cream.
Jonathan MoranJuly 18, 2010
If you are around the downtown San Diego area, you have to stop here! The ice cream and chocolate are out of this world!
Hollie SickJanuary 26, 2016
If you are visiting the area it's a must stop
OzgeNovember 13, 2012
The smell in the shop takes you away... I could stay there for hours... The chocolates, yes they are perfect !
Evan WebbSeptember 2, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The quake shakes are amazing - caramel was my favorite
Nabeel RiffatullahMay 19, 2013
Perfect location Center of gaslamp quarter to..everything
Daniel GutierrezJanuary 29, 2019
Holy Mother. The world famous is the best.
Eman 🤍🇸🇦February 17, 2018
Huge ice cream cone and scoop in comparison to usual
AlfaNovember 5, 2015
Any sundae can have dark chocolate syrup substituted.
Jason H.September 10, 2017
They tell you the sundae is 900 calories and yet.... you still eat it.
John KennellySeptember 21, 2013
Brownies are mediocre. Stick to ice cream and cookies. Also beware: staff wears name tags with names that aren't theirs. I'm looking at you, Brandy.
Brandy DurhamJuly 17, 2013
Been here 100+ times
Summer hours are actually Sunday-Thursday: 10am-12am and Friday-Saturday: 10am-1am
Kara G.April 19, 2013
The Drinking Chocolate is the chocolatiest chocolate ever!
Lori Ruiz AlbaughSeptember 8, 2018
Good old fashion rocky road, was the bomb
Joey HernandezOctober 18, 2011
don't drink the reg coffee... wayyy strong and bitter. doesnt compliment the desserts well
JNETJune 6, 2016
Get your sugar high here! ❤️
Glynda HallMarch 11, 2013
While waiting they gave out samples of the Caramel Square! Yummy!
SaraAugust 21, 2017
Raspberry sorbet yumm
John WilsonDecember 19, 2011
During the holiday season they give away Peppermint Chocolate when you're in line!
Steve YuiDecember 30, 2012
The ice cream in the sundae melted way too fast. Grab a straw.
DarienApril 22, 2013
Been here 25+ times
The Chocolate Sunday is delicious.
Eddie NomuraFebruary 26, 2012
cookie dough ice cream, cookie, as a sunday...so good
George McmillanApril 6, 2013
Gold rush is the greatest Sunday ever created .
JenniferJune 20, 2013
Umm can u say slap me till I am pink and kiss me all over
bubblegumcastingMarch 31, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Yum my favorite ice cream spot
Crystal BerardiNovember 20, 2015
I added bananas to my sundae!
Gerardo RemisFebruary 9, 2018
The ice cream rules!!
Joey Mc MorrisAugust 7, 2014
Carmel sauce is soo good
Nicholas ElavskyJuly 10, 2015
Double Scoop of Black Cherry Vanilla
Dick's Last ResortNovember 6, 2013
They give you a free piece of chocolate!!!!
Melissa Mae B.February 17, 2013
They offer military discounts :)

1 2

964 Photos

Planning a trip to San Diego?

Foursquare can help you find the best places to go to.

Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop

Related Searches

You might also like

Places people like to go after Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop

Appears on 236 lists

Top places in the area

More from Ghirardelli Chocolate Company

Is this your business? Claim it now.