Best ice cream on Reddit

310 reviews from r/sanfrancisco, r/Kochi, r/askTO and 32 more subreddits

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Ben & Jerry's

4.9

(12)

"My long time favorite that's still around is B&J new York super fudge chunk"

"Current one is Minter Wonderland, I love dark chocolate."

"A majority of the Ben and Jerry’s flavours I’ve had are soo good."

"For store bought, I always go back to Ben and Jerry’s."

"In order: Candy Bar Pie, Volun-Tiramisu, Cotton Candy."

"Great ice cream cakes. nice variety on the spot wording."

"Ben and Jerrys for sure"

"Ben & Jerry"

"Ben & Jerry's or Gelateria di Berna"

"Ben & jerry is delicious but also expensive."

Salt & Straw

4.9

(11)

"Love the salted malted chocolate chip cookie dough flavor too."

"Is pretty fun."

"I still like Salt & Straw."

"Is just good ice cream!"

"Salt and straw! If you aren't vegan get the caramel sea salt."

"Salt & straw, the gelato at eataly or somi somi at westfield"

"Salt & Straw is pretty damn good."

"It’s from Portland but salt and straw is still my favorite."

"Bi-Rite and Salt & Straw are fantastic but not super hometown-y."

"Bi-rite, salt and straw, & polly ann’s"

Naturals

4.7

(10)

"Naturals icecream for Dairy ones"

"Naturals is always good"

"Best: naturals, Arun, amul"

"Another close favorite in Kochi would be Naturals near valanjambalam."

"Best - Naturals"

"My favourite ones are: - Naturals"

"Naturals and Amul Ice Cream ftw!"

Mitchell’s

5.0

(9)

"Mitchell's and it was always fantastic."

"Mitchell’s and I really like the Castro fountain too."

"Mitchell’s, Swenson’s, Joe’s in the Richmond, Salt and Straw, the parlor in Cole valley are all really good"

"Mitchell’s!"

"Mitchell’s is another go-to spot for me near bernal heights."

"Mitchell’s is best."

"Mitchell’s."

"Mitchell's! All flavors are great."

"The best!"

Jeni's

5.0

(8)

"Jeni’s easily"

"Jeni's is delicious!!! Their flavors are unique and well-made."

"I like Jenni's and TCBY."

"Jeni's hits the perfect spot - all the flavors really come out! My favorite is the Brown Butter Almond Brittle."

"Rich Ice Cream: Jeni's and Licks"

"JENI’S for sure."

"Jeni’s or Lick or even Zed’s"

"Jeni's easily."

Garden Creamery

4.3

(9)

"Garden Creamery is our go to!"

"I second, third, fourth… Garden Creamery"

"Garden Creamery"

"Garden creamery in mission"

"Garden creamery in Mission, if you enjoy some tropical flavours :)"

"Garden Creamery in the Mission"

"Garden creamery has had the most unique flavors"

"Garden creamery Then bite-rite Then Mitchell's or Humphrey or salt n straw"

Mizzica

4.9

(8)

"Hands down Mizzica. They have a great mix of classic flavours and unique flavours."

"Go to Mizzica. You'll thank me on bended knee."

"Mizzica, death in venice"

"Mizzica is really good!"

"Mizzica at Queen/John"

"Because if so then Mizzica"

"Mizzica Gelateria. Authentic Italian gelato."

"Mizzica is pretty good."

Mitchell's

4.9

(8)

"Go to Mitchell's and wait in line for good ice cream."

"Their ice cream is high quality, and they have a huge range of flavors."

"Get the grasshopper pie or any of the Filipino flavors!"

"Excellent all around."

"Mitchell's is exactly what you're looking for."

"Mitchell’s and Hometown Creamery"

"Mitchell's or Marco Polo are my go to."

Amul

5.0

(7)

"Amul brownie and Baskin Robins Mississippi mud."

"S- Baskin Robbins, Arun, Amul, Havmor"

"Economy range best one is amul"

"Amul - Brownie"

"Amul, B&R. NIC has good ice creams."

"Any Amul ice cream"

"According to me, AMUL is the best thing I've ever tried along with variety taste."

#10

Swensen’s

4.9

(7)

"Swensens for Swiss Orange Chip!"

"Swensen’s is amazing and been around forever."

"Swensens in Russian hill"

"Swensens!!!"

"Swensens and Bi-Rite !!! Two best ice cream spots in the city IMO."

"Swensen’s!!!!"

"Swenson's, Fenton's"

#11

Ru Ru Bakes

4.9

(7)

"Another vote for Ruru Baked"

"Another vote for Ruru Baked!"

"Ruru Baked and Bang Bang"

"Best is RuRu, hands down!"

"Ruru baked. You’ll thank me later."

"I love them because of their unusual flavours."

"Tried Ruru Baked this past weekend, and I thought it was very good."

#12

Smitten

5.0

(6)

"Is awesome."

"The chocolate ice cream there is my favorite in the city."

"I like smitten."

"Smitten! The best ice cream and coolest way to make it."

"I'm also a big fan of Smitten in the mission."

"How has nobody mentioned Smitten??"

#13

Caravan

4.8

(6)

"My second favourite would be caravan"

"Caravan, Milano, naturals"

"Icecreams are all yum!"

"Caravan, Mercely’s, Arun"

"My favourite ones are: - Caravan"

#14

Blue Bell

4.7

(6)

"Taste wise. Blue bell of course"

"Blue bell is the best brand."

"I particularly love their Butter Pecan, Oatmeal Cream Pie, and Cinnamon Twist."

"Bluebell. Available at all HEBs."

"I will give blue bell a try."

"Blue bell is much better quality than breyers."

#15

Marco Polo

5.0

(5)

"Which makes a killer yum cantaloupe ice cream."

"Marco Polo Ice Cream makes amazing asian flavor ice creams"

"Marco Polo"

"Best ice cream/gelato I’ve ever had."

"Marco Polo in vietnam town! 🔥"

#16

Bang Bang

5.0

(5)

"Bang Bang, try their Lychee Rosewater Raspberry ice cream."

"Bang Bang on Ossington, and I was never the same."

"Bang Bang"

"Bang Bang on Ossington."

"Bang Bang"

#17

Hometown Creamery

4.8

(5)

"Their mint chocolate chip is the best ice cream of that flavor I've ever tasted."

"One of my all-time favorites"

"You NEED to try San Francisco’s Hometown Creamery."

"Mitchell’s and Hometown Creamery"

"Second Hometown Creamery!"

#18

Humphrey Slocombe

4.8

(5)

"Their best flavors are the Vietnamese Coffee and the Hong Kong Milk Tea."

"Humphrey Slocombe Secret Breakfast is so good!!!!"

"Humphrey Slocombe is my favorite by a mile."

"Humphrey Slocombe in the pruneyard is amazing."

"Humphrey Slocombe"

#19

Milano

4.6

(5)

"I love Milano. It’s pricey but I think it’s the best."

"To me Milano is the best icecream parlour"

"Milano, Naturals, Amul are the best"

#20

Swensen's

4.6

(5)

"Personally I love a Swensens."

"Swensens."

"Everyone raves about Swenson's."

"Swensens and Mitchells!"

"Swensen’s on Hyde"

#21

Carvel

4.6

(5)

"Carvel!"

"Carvile is my fav og because I don't like Nuts in my cream."

"An extravagant delicacy that mustn’t be strived against."

"I don't know how many flavors they have but...it was really good."

"Carvel! Midtown. Old Skool is still yummy!"

#22

Bi-Rite

4.6

(5)

"Birite"

"Bi-Rite is a classic. But my new favorite is Hila, an absolutely delicious Italian gelato joint on Valencia."

"One of my faves is Bi-Rite on 18th by Dolores Park."

"Bi-Rite."

"Bi-Rite, Garden Creamery, Mitchell's, and Marco Polo"

#23

Kawartha Dairy

5.0

(4)

"Kawartha…. Not downtown but delicious ice cream and tons of flavours"

"Kawartha Dairy on Fairview in Burlington"

"Kawartha Dairy on the danforth"

"Sweet Caroline's in Breslau scoops pretty much all the Kawartha Dairy flavours."

#24

Häagen-Dazs

5.0

(4)

"Anything Häagen-Dazs is also great."

"Häagen-Dazs"

"Haagen Dazs Valletta and St. Julians. Expensive but best ice-cream I've ever tasted."

#25

Paul's Creamery

4.5

(4)

"Hands down - Pauls Creamery if it’s for “ice cream”"

"- Paul's creamery and Wolcano Creamery"

#26

Baskin Robbins

4.5

(4)

"The best I have had are Baskin Robbins, Coldstone, and Naturals"

"S- Baskin Robbins, Arun, Amul, Havmor"

#27

Salt and Straw

4.5

(4)

"Salt and Straw in Hayes Valley"

"Salt and straw. New one on Los Gatos."

"Salt and Straw on Hayes Street is giving them a run for there money"

"I think the new ice cream shop Salt and Straw also has cakes?"

#28

Summers

4.3

(4)

"Summers in Yorkville or Ed’s if you’re around leslieville or the beaches!!!"

"Summers ice cream in Yorkville"

"I enjoy Summer’s in Yorkville."

"Summers in Yorkville"

#29

Apsara

4.0

(4)

"By far the best of the lot."

"Apsara ice creams at Kathrikadavu is hands down the best I had in recent times."

"Is decent."

#30

Bi-Rite Creamery

5.0

(3)

"They're especially known for their salted caramel."

#31

Jeni's Ice Cream

5.0

(3)

"1) Jeni's Ice Cream."

"Jenis Splendid Ice Cream is the best."

"Jeni’s if I want a fun flavor!"

#32

Dolce Neve

5.0

(3)

"I really like the ones at Dolce Neve but agree with a previous mention of Launderette"

"Dolce Neve, when they are available"

"Dolce neve is really good"

#33

Nani’s Gelato

5.0

(3)

"Nani's hands down has never failed me."

"Nani’s Gelato over in Burlington."

"Nani’s Gelato"

#34

Ice Creamonology

5.0

(3)

"Icecreamonology is my favourite."

"Ice Creamonology"

"Ice Creamonology (Queens Quay)"

#35

Fat Donkey

5.0

(3)

"Going to mirror everyone and say fat donkey - whenever I want some ice cream I go there"

"Fat Donkey for sure!!"

"Fat Donkey"

#36

Amy's

3.5

(4)

"Amy’s is classic Austin and it’s cool to see the store if nothing else."

"Amy’s and Jeni’s are my favs."

"The sweetness level might be too much"

"Amy’s is the most iconic , but not necessarily the best"

#37

Baked Bear

4.7

(3)

"Baked Bear without a doubt. Expensive but unbelievably good."

"I'd say baked bear north beach."

"I like baked bear."

#38

Lick

4.7

(3)

"Lick has great sandwiches and usually a seasonal flavor in the line up as well."

"My favorite ice cream place is Lick."

"Lick"

#39

Gio Gelati

4.7

(3)

"Great gelato though."

"Gio Gelati in the marina!"

#40

Ninja

4.3

(3)

"Ninja Creami."

"It’s expensive, but the ninja creami is able to make an ice cream texture out of whatever liquid you put into it."

"It allows for a lot of flexibility in ingredients compared to traditional ice cream machines."

#41

Paleta Planeta

5.0

(2)

"Paleta Planeta in downtown SJ"

"Just had the matcha horchata paleta and it was SOO good!"

#42

Willow Glen Creamery

5.0

(2)

"Willow Glen Creamery is my go to since it's close to me but I'll drop one I haven't seen here yet: Sugar Mama Desserts."

#43

Sweet Retreat

5.0

(2)

"Sweet Retreat, Blossom Hill and Santa Theresa."

"The fruit mixed yogurt is so effing good."

#44

Handels

5.0

(2)

"Handels is my fave followed by Stella Jean, Mutual Friend, and Jeni’s."

#45

Parachute

5.0

(2)

"Parachute has the most amazing wildcard flavors."

"The best ice cream in town is any of the Parachute ice creams with their cream cheese base."

#46

Gelato Mania

5.0

(2)

"Gelato Mania, Rosebank. It's incredible and I'm not a big ice cream fan."

"In Geneva, in summer - Gelato Mania and Manu Gelato…"

#47

Aldi

5.0

(2)

"Try Aldi specially selected!! It’s so good, only 5 ingredients and cheaper than Haagen Daaz"

"The absolute best I’ve tried from a grocery store and the price makes it more delicious."

#48

Dolcezza

5.0

(2)

"Is AMAZING"

#49

Omnom

5.0

(2)

"Omnom, absolutely."

"If you like chocolate, Omnom ice cream shop."

#50

Paul's

5.0

(2)

"Paul's is a favourite."

"Paul’s in Blairgowrie hasn’t disappointed me."

#51

Sweet Fix Creamery

5.0

(2)

"Sweet Fix Creamery and Izumi Matcha."

"I’m a big fan of Sweet Fix Creamery they have good monthly and returning flavors."

#52

Merry Monarch

5.0

(2)

"Merry monarch without question."

"Merry Monarch or Dolce Neve Gelato."

#53

Van Leeuwen

5.0

(2)

"Van Leeuwen in the Roosevelt Field Mall."

#54

Polly Ann Ice Cream

5.0

(2)

"In sunset neighborhood :) "

"Polly Ann Ice Cream is my favorite"

#55

Arun Ice Cream

5.0

(2)

"Chocolate and Vanilla tubs are a favourite!"

"Arun Icecreams, Naturals."

#56

Haagen-Dazs

5.0

(2)

"Apsara Natural Haagen dazs"

"Haagen Dazs - Phoenix"

#57

Rose Rock

5.0

(2)

"Rose Rock! Love their Banana Pudding."

"Rose Rock and Big Dipper."

#58

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream

5.0

(2)

"JENI’S for sure."

"Every single flavor of theirs that I’ve tried has been amazing."

#59

Cuisinart

5.0

(2)

"It is so easy to use. I was intimidated for years about making ice cream."

"It’s so great. Affordable and easy to use and the ice cream has been a perfect texture."

#60

Milani

5.0

(2)

"Milani in Hamilton is excellent."

"Milani in market square has been highly awarded and ranked the past few years."

#61

Oatly

5.0

(2)

"I eat Oatly ice cream because I'm lactose intolerant. It tastes like the real thing!"

"Oatly ice cream is great, really tasty"

#62

Sugar Mama Desserts

5.0

(2)

"Not _technically_ San Jose but their ice cream is outstanding and so fresh."

"They make some great flavors you don't really see anywhere else."

#63

Nightingale

5.0

(2)

"Central Market has a few flavors of Nightingale."

"Was delicious LOL I only had the key lime pie one but it was so damn good"

#64

Honey’s

5.0

(2)

"Honeys, Ruru Baked, Bang Bang, Ed’s Real Scoop"

"I’m a fan of Honey’s, they’ve got some great flavors."

#65

Lush Gelato

5.0

(2)

"Lush Gelato in North Beach is amazing."

#66

The Ice Cream Bar

5.0

(2)

"The Morello Cherry & Banana Pudding are so good!"

"The Ice Cream Bar in Cole Valley has the best in the city IMO."

#67

Ben & Jerry’s

5.0

(2)

"Ben & Jerry’s dairy free options are so good!"

"Ben & jerry's has a REALLY GOOD dairy free line that u can find at most grocery stores it's my favorite :-)"

#68

Gelati di Roma

5.0

(2)

"Gelati di Roma is the best ice cream in Cocoa Beach! It's an authentic gelato shop that is run by an amazing Italian family!"

"The best ice cream for me was Gelati Di Roma. My wife’s was the Fat Donkey 🤘🏻"

#69

Philmore Creamery

5.0

(2)

"Their gelato is is like 10 stars good!"

"Philmore creamery! Sooooo good."

#70

Nani's

4.5

(2)

"Nani's Gelato."

"They have different homemade flavours that they change every couple of weeks."

#71

Smoove

4.5

(2)

"The chocolate with chocolate chips at Smoove in Milpitas is my favorite."

"Smoove is good. Very creamy and flavorful choices."

#72

Tillamook

4.5

(2)

"Tillamook is the absolute nuts"

"Tilamook!"

#73

Braum's

4.5

(2)

"Has REALLY good ice cream, i love all their flavors"

"Braums for like solid any time ice cream."

#74

London Dairy

4.5

(2)

"Best would be London dairy."

#75

Dutch Dreams

4.5

(2)

"Dutch Dreams"

"Dutch dreams not really downtown i guess lo"

#76

Friendly's

4.5

(2)

"If there is a Friendly's within an hour of you, there is no need for a substitute, my friend."

"But I am biased. Been going to that restaurant on Hamilton since I was a baby."

#77

Migros Sélection

4.0

(2)

"Migros Selection is better than most."

"I think I had this line from Migros at a friend’s house."

#78

Mövenpick

4.0

(2)

"Movenpick Swiss Chocolate, Pistachio, Walnut, Tiramisu are the best industrial ice cream you can find on the market."

"Mövenpick used to be *very* good ice cream."

#79

Gasparini

4.0

(2)

"Gasparini."

#80

Ibaco

4.0

(2)

"Is good."

#81

Pints of Joy

4.0

(2)

"But it’s a bit expensive"

#82

Graeter's

5.0

(1)

"Not chips but chunks of chocolate in chocolate ice cream."

#83

Icicles

5.0

(1)

"The best ice cream I've had is Icicles in willow Glen or cupertino."

#84

Young's Jersey Dairy

5.0

(1)

"It was pure joy."

#85

Match Cafe Maiko

5.0

(1)

"I really like match cafe maiko for matcha ice creams"

#86

Blue Bunny

5.0

(1)

"Formerly called Peanut Butter Panic."

#87

Little Man

5.0

(1)

#88

Bruster's

5.0

(1)

"Esp if they salt the pecans."

#89

Rustic Gate Creamery

5.0

(1)

"I am surprised that nobody has mentioned Rustic Gate Creamery. It has some really good ice cream."

#90

Perry’s

5.0

(1)

"Perry’s Piece of Cake is probably my all time favorite ice cream."

#91

Perry's

5.0

(1)

"Simple, and perfect, every time."

#92

The Chocolate Shoppe

5.0

(1)

"It’s just heavenly."

#93

Lactaid

4.0

(1)

"Lactaid makes good lactose-free ice-cream if lactose is the problem."

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