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Garden Creamery in San Francisco

4.7 (199) 3566 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110, United States

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Ice cream shop

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San Francisco, City and County of San Francisco, California, US

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Site: http://gardencreamery.com/

Opening hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday:6–10:30 PM
Thursday:6–10:30 PM
Friday:3–11 PM
Saturday:12–11 PM
Sunday:12–9 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.7

199 Reviews for Garden Creamery 2024:

Review №1

2023-08-14 19:57:20

Ice cream was just okay to me? I was really excited reading the flavors and waited around 10 minutes in line. It was hard to choose which flavors I wanted to get because they have a no sample policy. I felt like all their ice cream was too liquidy and melted very fast. And the textures were not creamy— it was just milky? I would want to try ice cream elsewhere before coming here againMatcha gold: pretty good and I like the toffee bits!Black sesame: kind of flavorless?Cookies n cream: almost too sweet and not very creamy.

Review №2

2023-08-08 18:21:36

Garden creamery is the best spot for ice cream in SF! They have a lot of really good Asian inspired flavors. Our favorites are the cantaloupe, black sesame, and kaya. Every time I’m in the Mission, I always come by to grab some ice cream

Review №3

2023-10-30 00:38:50

I’m a big fan of ice cream and I can say here is excellent! Service was amazing, they let me try all the flavors I wanted, they were very polite. The taste of the cone was great, I had waffle cone.

Review №4

2023-04-21 23:40:17

I recently stumbled upon Garden Creamery while taking a walk in the neighborhood and was in the mood for some delicious ice cream. I was looking for an authentic and high-quality experience and Im so glad I found it here. Gracy was extremely helpful and knowledgeable, explaining the taste of the various ice cream options available. Although they dont offer tastings, her guidance was spot on! I can confidently say that I will be back for more soon. Highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for some delicious, authentic ice cream!

Review №5

2023-08-13 00:51:38

Obsesseddddd. I think about their Ube Pandan and Hojicha ice cream often (so much that I’ll visit twice, sometimes thrice a week). Strawberry and Cream (vegan) sooo yum! Genmaicha also yum! Their staff is always sweet and cute. I dislike waiting in a long line, but I’ve stood in this one a couple times and the line goes by quickly. 10/10 recommend ✴️

Review №6

2023-07-10 05:10:28

I really tasted a good ice cream before leaving for Canada.. whow exactly like Italian gelato, the same taste of something different from the big chains. Made and served with love. the line was not too long and the service fast. the strawberry ice cream reminded me of the strawberries from the fields of my childhood... thank you for this beautiful memory

Review №7

2023-10-23 18:28:48

I finally found my favorite ice cream place in SF! We’d tried a lot in the area and found issues with consistency and sweetness, but this hit the spot. A great creaminess, complimented by a unique selection of flavors that aren’t overloaded with sweetness, allowing the true flavors to shine. Can’t recommend enough.

Review №8

2023-11-07 04:48:22

They make the best ice cream in San Francisco its fresh its cold and its delicious, they have very friendly employees there who are happy to help you pick your ice cream of choice. The lines are a little long there because its so popular but I promise you its worth the wait. I recommend the Thai iced tea ice cream or the green iced tea its very good and I think you would like it too.

Review №9

2023-08-02 02:28:33

It’s great to know you can get a scoop of ALOHA in the city now!This ice cream spot is great to get some island flavors like Pandan, Matcha & Ube. There are some more conventional flavors on the board too, but going for their specialties was the ticket… I’ll say though, this won’t be my only visit as there are so many other labors I want to try!For the ice cream itself, it almost has the consistency of gelato, without being gelato.If you’re looking for a great scoop, or 3, this is a must stop!

Review №10

2023-05-14 05:45:20

This is my housemate’s favorite ice cream place, which says a lot because she’s somewhat of an ice cream connoisseur. I’m not, but I really enjoy Garden Creamery’s unique, Asian-forward flavors. Most recently, I tried their hojicha flavor, which was smooth and delicious.No samples, unfortunately. Card accepted. The shop is small, so there can oftentimes be a wait. Service is fast though, probably helped by the fact that they don’t do samples.

Review №11

2023-07-31 05:57:55

This place is recommend by my friend. They have the best fruity flavor ice-cream. Lilikoi, peach, and cantaloupe are alll sooo good.

Review №12

2023-07-14 03:49:19

The Hojicha flavor is SO GOOD. Tastes like Matcha Maiko’s Hojicha latte but in ice cream 😍And look at how filled the pint is 🥹❤️

Review №13

2023-11-02 21:21:52

The store had just enough options to have a good snack. The service was good. Since it was voted as the neighborhood best, the line to enter the store was pretty big. The service was very good and I liked the way they suggested us to try different flavors of ice cream.

Review №14

2023-10-09 04:00:15

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Every time I crave a creamy delight, Garden Creamer is my go-to ice cream haven. Their diverse range of flavors is simply unparalleled, and each scoop is a testament to quality and taste. Not only is the ambiance welcoming, but their commitment to fresh, local ingredients truly sets them apart. If you’re searching for the best ice cream experience in town, look no further. Highly recommend giving Garden Creamer a visit. Their treats are worth every bite!

Review №15

2022-08-18 20:59:04

Found this place for late night ice cream cravings. We were surprised to see the long line outside the shop around 10:30 PM. But service was pretty quick so we didn’t have to stay in the line for a long time.I tried the black sesame and hojicha (roasted matcha) flavors in a single. Hojicha is my new favorite ice cream flavor now! My friends tried matcha, sorbet, banana flavors and they all were really good. Prices are good as well.Limited seating is available inside the store.

Review №16

2023-09-24 17:04:49

In love with this Matcha + Toffee Bites!! The flavor was excellent!!! 😍 I’m going back to try other flavors.Tried the Ube Pandan and it’s delicious creamy with subtle hints of Pandan. Just mind blowing with unique flavors. 😍

Review №17

2023-06-23 19:50:55

Ice cream here is SO GOOD. i love their hojicha and matcha; their ice cream uses really high quality, strong tea from Stonemill Matcha.however … there is absolutely no vibe haha. no seating, no samples, no pints, no wifi. not a bad thing bc the ice cream speaks for itself, but just be aware that this is a scoop and scoot situation: get your ice cream and walk around Valencia St or something.

Review №18

2023-10-01 15:47:30

Possibly the best ice cream I’ve ever had, and I’ve tried many spots. It’s not too sweet. Texture is phenomenal. Flavors are on point: interesting but not gimmicky. The salty kaya is probably my favorite.

Review №19

2022-10-18 17:34:07

Hands down THE BEST premium frozen treats in the city! Textures are velvety smooth and flavors are perfectly balanced. They focus on a lot of asian-inspired and seasonal fruit flavors - both using organic dairy or vegan. Super sweet and passionate owners, Erin and Donny are amazing! Their staff are equally friendly and attentive. Line usually out the door but moves quickly. A must visit when you’re in town and especially to satisfy that sweet tooth!

Review №20

2023-11-26 21:05:32

Highly recommend this place. The pistachio flavor is too good. Their waffle cone is one of a kind, very crispy and thin. Best waffle cone I ever had.

Review №21

2023-09-25 16:07:14

This is by far the BEST place I went to go have ice cream. This place has the best quality ice cream.When you go to this place you might see a long line, but service is fast so you move quick. The line is worth the wait, as this ice cream is really great.This place has some Interesting ice cream flavors, and I didnt expect them to be good. When you come here, get ready to get hit with the amazing flavors.Falvors I reccomend getting: Thai Tea, Ube, and Cantaloupe.A lot of other flavors are also really good, but these flavors, in my opinion, are the best!

Review №22

2022-08-30 02:09:24

Im really sad they dont have the donut croissant cone things with the cinnamon sugar anymore, because those looked amazing. But this is some seriously dank ice cream. The roasted hojicha brownish looking ice cream was an exciting and nice break from the matcha I always get at new places without losing bitter aromatic vibe I crave. I actually came here for the mochi topping and while I didnt get to try the butter mochi (sold out!), the 3 flavors I did get were all great with the regz mochi. Super recommend for quality ice cream with clean, clear unique flavor profiles.

Review №23

2023-08-03 18:32:35

Great ice cream with unique and delicious flavors. You should try the salty kaya and ube pandan flavors.

Review №24

2022-10-17 02:55:28

Small cozy place. I went there two times and kind of difficult to find a parking spot. I’ve tried the black sesame, green tea, coffee, and ube flavors. I love the black sesame and ube flavors!!!! Definitely will go back to this place to try out some more flavors.

Review №25

2022-08-08 03:02:07

The employees were so sweet. Very cute place, had lots of fresh, delicious options. The interior was so cozy. I had the ube and matcha with toffee. SO delicious. I also got to taste the mint chip and it was like spearmint soooo good. Absolutely will visit again.

Review №26

2023-05-31 22:55:02

My absolute favorite ice cream place in SF. Hope they open everyday though! Love their flavors sooo much! Here is their latest hours

Review №27

2022-07-30 04:16:50

This is amazing ice cream. It is so full of flavour and they have mochi. Lots of GF options and the staff is super friendly

Review №28

2023-06-03 04:37:07

Yum. Great favor options and the owner is really nice!Update: its still amazing. Flavors are seasonal, so catch it while you can!

Review №29

2022-11-21 06:20:03

Amazing flavors. Ube pandas was incredible. All the flavors were pretty unique, light and satisfying. Cute little shop with a few tables and chairs inside. Super friendly staff.

Review №30

2017-06-06 23:35:44

One big regret I have coming here is coming here right after brunch! They have unique flavors that may change based on the season. We got the cone thats like a fried donut dusted in cinnamon sugar. We got two cones to share. A sticky rice mango and Thai ice tea. Both very different but so rich in flavor. I like the cone as you pull pieces of wroth ice cream on it, yum!

Review №31

2023-09-03 13:32:00

The flavors are pretty original and the ice cream was good, creamy, dense and the right level of richness.Im leaving 4 stars instead of 5 as it was a bit too sweet for my taste but well worth a try!

Review №32

2022-04-23 01:07:18

They have exotic flavors like Ube, pandan, coconut, lychee, etc. My favorite was the salty kaya which is the pandan flavor.Overall a bit on the sweet side and not creamy enough.Open late is a plus

Review №33

2022-11-04 04:15:44

One of my favorite neighborhood spots! They recently came out with a faloodeh flavor and it is absolutely ✨amazing! Best ice cream in SF!

Review №34

2023-09-22 01:08:11

I love the milkiness of the ice cream. So so creamy, not gummy and just delicious. Perfect portions and just the best price in the city for such incredible taste and quality.

Review №35

2022-07-01 22:27:42

Eclectic flavors and friendly scoopers! The ube pandan had a balanced flavor with a very subtle bright note I think from the pandan. I think the pandan flavor with coconut would balance even better but will try that next time! The hojicha was perfectly creamy and had a lovely toasted note. Waffle cone could be a little more buttery/soft but still tasted good.

Review №36

2023-07-08 00:09:48

The ice cream is delicious, the flavors are vibrant and balanced. One of the staff members however seemed uninterested in helping us, and seemed a little annoyed that we asked about the flavors even though they do not allow any samples.

Review №37

2023-10-30 00:11:57

Line is a given for late night trips Ive taken but its so worth it - amazing ice cream texture and delicious flavors (provided youre willing to explore)

Review №38

2019-06-24 22:17:58

Garden Creamery is hands down the best ice cream ever. It’s super creamy and I haven’t tried a flavor yet that I didn’t love. We make the trip over from the East Bay regularly as every other ice cream shop pales in comparison now! The owners and staff are lovely and make great recommendations of new flavors to try. My favorite is the Pandan Coconut!

Review №39

2023-07-13 21:09:58

Been there a few times and flavors are interesting but hit or miss, I guess you either like the flavor combinations or not. Unfortunately samples are not allowed so one must commit without tasting first and take the risk that the weirder flavor combinations will be to one’s liking, hence the 3star review.

Review №40

2023-09-18 02:30:37

Love the vanilla passionfruit 🧡🤍 my scoop wasnt full though it looked like a big ball but it was hollow in the middle. Please make sure the scoops are totally full!

Review №41

2023-11-01 16:19:18

A cozy little ice cream shop with many innovative flavors!

Review №42

2023-07-23 03:26:12

The best fruit flavored ice cream I’ve had. The Galia melon and strawberry were incredible. Not too sweet which is the highest praise you can get from me!

Review №43

2022-06-05 21:36:33

So cute! this place was adorable and the staff gave very helpful recommendations for their more niche ice cream flavors. I ended up choosing the mango pudding and black sesame ice creams. A delicious blend!

Review №44

2023-07-02 23:51:05

Best ice cream in town period. Salty Kaya isy favorite flavors but Thai tea is great too.

Review №45

2019-06-23 15:02:32

Garden Creamery is a relatively new addition to San Franciscos ice cream scene, but its already become a favorite of many, including myself.Theres a lot of to love about Garden Creamery: the great owners, friendly staff, the amazing selection of dairy flavors drawn from both the bay area and Hawaii, and the large selection of non-dairy flavors that taste so good, I order them sometimes even though I love my milk and cream. But the real beauty of Garden Creamery is the texture: smooth but just icy enough to not feel cloying, rich but not heavy, and just barely melting as you lick on a hot day. Nobody else compares.

Review №46

2017-11-20 06:48:56

My favorite ice cream spot in the city! Love all the flavors & they have a lot of non-dairy options too. The owner, Erin, is from Hawaii so she always has some unique/tropical and amazing flavors. She is super nice too! On Saturdays they make and serve chimney cones (between 2-4pm).

Review №47

2019-10-26 07:09:08

Ice cream is consistently good with an ever changing menu each time I come. I usually love their tea flavors that are made fresh. The staff is really friendly as well. I got the Kaya and matcha single. Its worth the wait. The unique flavors taste just like what you are expecting giving your tastebuds a fresh taste.

Review №48

2022-02-27 21:11:37

My first time at Garden Creamery and I got the ube and black sesame ice cream. Both were so creamy and so delectable on a warm day. Beats Trader Joe’s Ube ice cream. Beats any black sesame ice cream I’ve ever had in the past too. Their dining room is now open so you can grab one of the four seats available. The owner is incredibly kind too. 10/10 recommend!!

Review №49

2023-07-24 19:41:01

My favorite ice cream spot in SF! All their flavors taste fresh and not-artificial. My only complaint is that I wish they were open everyday!

Review №50

2019-01-27 05:16:56

Had the Sencha and the Earl grey ice cream ina sugar cone. Waited twenty minutes in line but it was worth the wait. The ice cream was not overly sweet. Its creamy and tasted like the tea. Staff is really friendly and offered multiple samples without my request.Only down side is the street parking 🙁.

Review №51

2018-05-15 04:31:57

Holy moly this is good ice cream! Great flavors and the texture of the ice cream is amazing. On sat afternoons, special chimney cone option!

Review №52

2019-11-16 08:30:41

This is a famous icecream shop that is not located on the main road, but became popular through word of mouth and reviews.It has many Asian inspired flavours like plum, taro, black sesame, hojicha, etc. You can get a kids scoop for $4, single scoop (with up to 2 flavours) for $5, and a double scoop (with up to 3 flavors).We went today when it was kind of cool outside but there was still a line so I imagine it can get quite busy when the weather is nice.

Review №53

2023-08-24 15:20:47

I love their salty kaya always and forever but Im going crazy because every time Ive gone in in the past year or so, they never have the butter mochi thats on the menu. Tragic, but Ill survive

Review №54

2018-12-10 15:57:26

#gardencreamery is Great ice cream place in #missiondistrict of #sanfrancisco. They have great staff and you can try the flavors Has it’s unique flavors ... for this trip I had seasonal flavors #candycanelane #pumpkinCrack #machitaGold #mintchocolate.#sfeats #sficecreamery #sflove #lovesf #sfdesserts #sfrestaurants #tryThisinSF #bayareafoodie #bayareafoodie

Review №55

2022-01-24 00:36:15

My favorite ice cream in San Francisco!They had super good and creamy ice cream. Lots of simple touches to classic flavors with high quality ingredients! Definetly worth a try!They have sugar cones, waffle cones, waffle bowls and even brownies!

Review №56

2020-03-03 03:00:16

Absolutely delicious. The dark chocolate honey will have me always coming here. Extremely flavorful and delicious in every way. Thank you so much. Please, extend your hours.

Review №57

2017-10-15 23:08:15

Savior for a typical hot October day. Buuuuuut close to $10 for a three-scoop waffle cone. Buuuuuut^2, its quite delicious though. Tastes as close to quality gelato as SF gets.Yummmy Asian-inspired flavors like Japanese milk coffee, black sesame, ube (purple yam), Thai ice tea (no dairy!) plus chocolate, vanilla, etc. Seasonal flavors du jour include pumpkin and trick-or-treat (vanilla with kit kat, crunch, and other chocolate bars)

Review №58

2023-05-14 23:01:22

Incredible ice cream, innovative flavors! They have a cute little area to sit down, a restroom, and move quickly through the line. There’s always a line 😅 My favorites are Matcha Gold, Ube Pandan, seasonal Cantaloupe, and seasonal Banana Lillikoi. Truly the highest quality ice cream I’ve ever had, plus vegan flavors, with cream and ingredients from local farms!

Review №59

2021-09-21 02:42:10

You know youre at the right place when you see a line like this. Check the menu to the left of the door and then jump in line to order. Lots of diverse and unusual flavors to choose from. We tried several and loved them all. No wrong choices here!

Review №60

2023-11-08 18:40:09

Loved their unique flavours!

Review №61

2017-11-20 16:27:50

This place is awesome! The flavors that they offer rotate frequently but theyre amazing. I personally love the mango sticky rice, ube pandan, and matcha gold. Keep in mind these flavors might not be here when you get there though. all the flavors are unique and I love that about it. Bonus: if you go on Saturdays they have churro cones!

Review №62

2023-05-29 04:22:57

I am from Tokyo and travelled for a year in Japan trying out artisanal cafes and historical tea shops in Japan and I can say that the Garden Creamery hojicha ice cream is better than anything I have ever had. The fragrance is phenomenal, I have not been emotional eating ice cream before but here I am

Review №63

2020-01-16 10:23:01

My favorite ice cream shop in the city.Heres why:The flavors. They use good ingredients, and you can taste it when you savor the flavors.The variety. (Especially of asian flavors) They have pandan, ube, black sesame, different kinds of green tea: hojicha, matcha, ... they have japanese milk tea, hong kong coffee, ... then they have tropical flavors like lillikoi, guava, and coconut (can you tell that I go here a lot?) They also have rotating seasonal flavors like pumpkin and more conventional flavors like strawberry, almond... they also have vegan ice cream!This is a place where you get quality over quantity. Worth it.Pictured: almond butter, pumpkin macadamia, and saffron rose.The saffron rose was DELICIOUS.

Review №64

2022-01-06 08:47:49

My favorite ice cream shop in SF hands down. They have incredible flavors that is hard to find and satisfy my asian flavor cravings (like white rabbit and kinako which arent always there). Well balanced and creamy, silky texture. They definitely know how to nail stone fruits and I was surprised to see watermelon ice cream on the menu last summer!I love how they support other local businesses as some are purchased locally at farms and farmer markets. That being said, flavors are seasonal so chances of seeing them again are slim.During the beginning of pandemic, Thursday 7pm have been my weekly alarms to snag a few pints as theyre like a Supreme drop. Ngl, half my freezer was GC ice cream. Theyve opened up the shop again to get scoops and not have to fight for them. Serving size is a bit small but worth every lick. This place makes me not want to move out of SF.Disclaimer: I have an ice cream addiction (view photo).

Review №65

2019-09-30 02:55:55

This place is awesome. The staff were incredibly friendly, helpful, and patient. There is a very diverse selection of ice cream, regular and coconut sweetened with agave. Restaurant was clean and the staff quickly processed customers without feeling rushed. I was hesitant to believe their rating with it being so high but they 100% deserve it.

Review №66

2022-06-12 01:44:45

Really enjoyed their kaya and ube flavors! It also wasn’t too sweet. There was a line, but it moved fairly fast

Review №67

2023-11-06 02:59:19

The ice cream here is quite good! Definitely one of the places to go for ice cream when in San Francisco!

Review №68

2021-03-06 21:59:20

Seriously the best ice cream in the Bay Area! Not too sweet. Unique flavors that we enjoy. Owners are super friendly too!

Review №69

2023-11-13 23:12:03

Fantastic ice cream. My favorites are Thai tea, ube, and black sesame.

Review №70

2023-06-23 17:03:42

They had new flavors this time. Strawberry La hing was my favorite followed by ube pandan!

Review №71

2018-10-01 17:46:18

This is my favorite ice cream shop in San Francisco, particularly because the ice cream is just right - not too rich, not bland, and soft. They have a unique offering of flavors that I love, and I especially recommend the Ube flavor, which has a unique fragrance to it that only Garden Creamery offers. Expect to spend about 15-30 minutes in line, but I definitely recommend the place. Ive been to many ice cream shop in San Francisco, but I always go back to this one. The only drawback is that they dont offer ice cream in pints for bringing home.

Review №72

2020-02-02 08:00:27

Delicious non dairy flavors available. Fast, friendly service with samples offered. I liked the dark chocolate non dairy. The guava was ok but maybe a bit too sweet. This place was busy on a Saturday night with the line out the door.

Review №73

2023-08-08 17:52:51

Excellent texture, first time ive ever had a black sesame chocolate combo but not the last

Review №74

2018-04-07 23:27:05

Unique flavors - ube pandan, black sesame, and multiple varieties of green tea. If you go on Saturday from 2-4 PM (later if they have leftovers), the chimney cones are truly delicious way to enjoy their rich and creamy ice creams.Expect to wait in line if its after meal times; this place is however very worth the wait.

Review №75

2017-08-05 18:54:23

I dont think Ill ever go to any other ice cream places after trying out Garden Creamery. Its literally all the flavors I would have ever possibly dreamed of in reality!They have so many flavors that I have never saw at any other place. I got the Matcha Gold (Uji Matcha with Toffee), Mango Sticky Rice, and Strawberry Lychee! Im going to say I love every flavor because its the truth!The Matcha was like any other Matcha Ive ever tried it was the REAL DEAL! I love Matcha ice cream and this is the best. It has such a perfect and smooth Matcha taste then the toffee bits adds an extra surprise!The Mango Sticky Rice tasted EXACTLY like Mango Sticky Rice! If you took every dimension of it all from the mangos, the coconut milk, the rice you can literally taste each layer in every lick or bite you take. Thats just how AMAZING IT IS!I tasted the other two flavors before deciding I wanted it. As for the Strawberry Lychee I just got it because its my two favorite fruits put into one! Omg it was so good. You can truly taste the Lychee AND the Strawberry in equal parts.My friend got the Matcha Gold, Ube Buko Pandan, and Caramelized Banana and he enjoyed every flavor as well!They have so many more flavors I wanted to literally get a scoop of each one!Its super cool how for the double scoop you can get 2-3 flavors and for the single you could get 1-2! Perfect way to stack up more flavors! Also on Saturdays only from 2-4 I believe they have their chimney cones! I have to come back and try those out.If youre in the area YOU MUST try it out! Its so delicious!

Review №76

2022-11-04 17:31:57

The ice cream at Garden Creamery is amazing and is easily my favorite in San Francisco. I only wish that they were open more hours of the day!However: Im taking the time to write this review to thank the folks at Garden Creamery for taking the time to search for my bag a few weeks ago. I thought I had left it at the store (I later realized I left it somewhere else) and reached out to them -- they were very responsive, and looked (twice!) for it.

Review №77

2023-06-06 23:40:38

Great and unique flavors but super hard to know what youre getting since they dont let you taste because of Covid (but still ask you to tip 25% smh).

Review №78

2022-07-06 15:57:35

Far and away the best ice cream in San Francisco, and likely the best Ive ever had outside of maybe a couple places in Italy. Has perfect texture and intense flavors without being too sweet. The flavors are interesting and creative, and they always land.Only downside is that (as of 2022) they dont allow free tastes. And I suppose the other downside is youll never be able to enjoy Salt and Straw or Bi-Rite again since theyre total garbage when compared to Garden Creamery.

Review №79

2023-05-14 00:25:17

Live in neighborhood and love this place. Finally made it out to try and buy a pint for my family only to find they dont sell them currently. Waited in line for a bit, so I wished they had a sign up or something so I knew to spend my time waiting at smitten down the street.

Review №80

2022-06-27 18:15:48

Fantastic flavors of non dairy! Some of the best I’ve ever had.Strawberry lemon peel was good!

Review №81

2017-12-12 21:59:21

Quite a few innovative flavors that were all very tasty! Didnt want to wait until 2pm for the Chimney cone, so I had a plain sugar cone which was quite tasty too. The small serving comes with 2 flavors and the scoops are pretty sizeable!

Review №82

2018-03-17 03:59:01

I absolutely LOVE Garden Creamery. They have unique flavors (dairy and non-dairy), and you can tell they carefully craft their ice cream to highlight the main ingredient(s). Its not sickingly sweet, or overly complicated with loads of ingredients or flavors. They rotate some of their flavors. Parking can be tricky as is on the corner of 20th and Lexington, two small streets. The place is a modest little space, 3 or 4 small tables for sitting, but thats not a deal breaker for me because its all about the ice cream anyways!! It can get packed, but of all the busy times Ive been there they are quick and efficient. Shown in the photo: Ube and Thai tea in the cone, matcha and hojicha in the cup.

Review №83

2021-07-04 23:28:13

Great ice cream texture and flavors! The ube-pandan one was the winner. Glad we stopped by.

Review №84

2022-12-30 06:29:54

This is officially my favorite ice cream place ever! The Thai tea ice cream is my go-to and it’s so rich and creamy but also vegan! I also love the hojicha flavor and trying whatever creative seasonal flavors they have

Review №85

2023-09-30 03:31:20

Small shop but lots of flavors! I loved the vanilla / passion fruit

Review №86

2018-08-11 17:20:18

My favorite ice cream place in SF! Genuinely think it’s superior to Bi-Rite, Smitten, Salt & Straw, Humphry Slocombe, etc. The lines for Garden are insane on weekend nights. Expect 30m on average. Like most ice cream shops in SF, you can try flavors before deciding on your orderGreat selection of asian flavors. My favorites are the matcha gold (sweet matcha with a crunchy topping e.g. toffee - they switch it up regularly), ube, and genmaichaSaturdays from 3-5p they have churro cones (!)

Review №87

2019-02-27 20:44:50

This was a solid spot but not necessarily a spot I would insist on going again (if I was in the area, I would give it another look). The non-diary options seem to taste better than the diary options. I like Thai tea, so I went with that flavor but my friend’s ube (that I tried) may have been better. If you like dessert and sugar, like me, I’d say to give it a shot.

Review №88

2023-06-17 07:57:40

I loved pandan and taro flavor 😋

Review №89

2023-05-21 18:49:23

Their Nona kaya (sp?) ice cream was amazing. If you combine with Thai iced tea one you could have an amazing combo!!!

Review №90

2022-04-20 21:03:01

The ice cream is really good here because it tastes fresh and delicious. They change flavors and are so unique.

Review №91

2019-07-13 04:48:13

Unique tropical sweet and savory flavors. Sample and find a flavor you like, then ask them to pick a complementary flavor the scone scoop!

Review №92

2023-06-28 23:31:41

Snuck in before lines started forming and even got to sit down! Really wished there were opportunities to sample the ice cream but their tea based ice cream are bomb!

Review №93

2022-07-25 04:29:04

A cute little ice cream shop in mission, they had interesting flavours and would highly recommend this place

Review №94

2019-03-24 01:06:17

Love the flavors here! Really interesting flavors, like Ube, Black Seseme, Matcha, Genmaicha, Adzuki Beans, etc. Wish I lived nearby. Always a line but I still come whenever Im in the neighborhood.

Review №95

2017-12-08 03:45:35

Yummy ice cream (non-dairy & dairy) and the employees were friendly. There were 7 non-dairy flavors and I tasted most of them and they were all very good, with strong flavors and smooth textures. $4.50 will get you a single (in a cup, not a cone) which is 1-2 scoops (can be 2 different flavors) and this is plenty and seems like a decent deal. They have a small water cooler and a tidy single-stall restroom in the shop. We were there first ones in as it opened at 6pm, but we noticed they had a sign with instructions on which street the line should go down if it got that long... So I guess it gets pretty backed up.

Review №96

2018-08-19 01:54:10

I liked their ube pandan, canteloup, cookies and cream, mango sticky rice and hongkong milk tea ice cream!! Very milky and high quality.

Review №97

2017-08-06 08:43:29

My husband had the strawberry and I had the milk coffee.Rich flavors but not overly sweet.We waited about 20 minutes in line. Definitely worth the wait.

Review №98

2023-10-04 03:53:10

New Hours for Garden Creamery and now Open on Mondays From 1:00PM - 10:00PM and Closed on Tuesdays.New Hour On Wednesdays at 4PM instead of 6PM and On Thursdays at 2PM instead of 6PM.Wednesday 4PM - 10:30PMThursday 2PM - 10:30PMFriday 3PM - 11:00PMSaturday 12:00PM - 11:00PMSunday 12:00PM - 9PMMonday 12:00PM - 10:00PMTuesday We Closed on Tuesdays at Garden Creamery at 20th & Lexington St

Review №99

2023-04-22 05:47:01

I absolutely loved the texture of every scoop and their flavor list is incredible. Salted Kaya and Brown sugar with toffee was my favorite.

Review №100

2020-01-27 03:20:24

I went for the doughnut cone but apparently they arent making them anymore! The ice cream was very good so it was still worth the trip.

Review №101

2022-09-28 03:33:16

Starting this review by acknowledging that SF has SO many amazing spots to get ice cream at. No matter where you go to get ice cream you won’t be disappointed.. With that said, Garden Creamery is my *all time* favorite ice cream spot in SF. They have insanely delicious (rotating) asian flavors like black sesame, ube pandan, Thai tea, matcha Oreo, white rabbit, Japanese coffee, and salty kaya to name a few. I also love that they have cake cones as an option in addition to waffle cones.

Review №102

2022-11-13 06:40:09

Great ice cream spot particularly dear to my heart as my husband and I came here for our first date! I love the Asian inspired flavors ( Ube, pandan, thai iced tea) and they even have vegan options

Review №103

2019-10-07 03:17:28

Delicious ice cream - so many flavours and always creative and interesting! Many Asian inspired flavours and super friendly service.

Review №104

2022-03-06 06:31:22

Probably one of the best ice cream and brownie convos Ive ever had. I tried the brownie with the banana pudding ice cream which was the best choice Ive made in a while. I fully recommend this location for both their brownie and ice cream since both tasted great individually. Id also suggest telling them to warm up your brownie since they do not do it automatically.

Review №105

2018-08-30 02:31:37

Must try their matcha and black sesame flavor. Visited this place to get their chimney cone ice cream, found out that they only serve it on Saturdays.

Review №106

2021-11-21 01:21:09

Super unique flavors with a hawaiian twist, they also do special collaborations with other food places for limited edition flavors.

Review №107

2020-10-17 05:04:53

Tried their Matcha, Ube, dark chocolate and Thai tea. Loved them all. I really like their choice of flavors.

Review №108

2022-06-08 00:13:38

The scoops are pretty small, and the waffle cone is not the best. I was also pretty disappointed they don’t offer samples. However, it does have a lot of original Asian themed flavors. In my opinion, Ube and Japanese Coffee are the best flavors.

Review №109

2022-05-17 06:44:10

Love the black sesame and Ube pandan flavors! Lovely cute neighborhood ice cream store

Review №110

2022-09-17 03:12:47

Innovative fun flavors that are forever changing. They always have at least 2-3 solid vegan choices. No real toppings, like sprinkles, but who needs it when the ice cream is spot on?Enjoy! 🌱

Review №111

2017-08-06 07:33:09

They offer a variety of flavors that are delicious... Im a loyal Mitchells Ice cream customer since the age of 6 yrs, but now I have an alternative choice, cause Garden Creamery is smackin!!

Review №112

2022-10-27 18:30:16

My favorite ice cream in SF, and mad local too. Personal favorite flavor is their Haupia Macadamia nut, but great new choices are always rotating in.

Review №113

2022-02-12 00:13:08

They didnt have much variety of flavors. I got 2 scoops (kinder bueno hazelnut and vanilla chewy brownie). It was all right. The scoops are small but just the right amount. No one was allowed to come in the store, so the line is outside. Yes, theres a line. Depending on what time you visit, it could be long or short (if youre lucky).

Review №114

2022-06-06 02:12:20

This is a very cute shop but unfortunately the vegan options are ALL made with coconut milk which has the worst artery clogging fat. We did have small scoops and they were also rich in flavor. Again unfortunate for me no chocolate flavors.

Review №115

2021-07-21 06:35:43

Garden Creamery is hands down my favorite ice cream shop in the city, maybe even the world. And I absolutely love ice cream. They have Asian-inspired flavors like Japanese iced coffee and genmaicha with the best ingredients and local sources. The ice cream always has the best texture and depth, and are not too sticky or too artificially weet. They have rotating seasonal flavors and lots of nondairy and vegan options. Theres always a line, and their ice cream is *very* popular. Highly recommend.

Review №116

2019-07-15 00:33:11

Long and intimidating lines but its ok when you have a friend, because its worth it. Good ice cream, fair prices and a very friendly team!

Review №117

2022-06-23 18:45:41

My favorite Creamery in SF! I love black sesame and ube pandan. Not much sugar in it so that you can feel the taste on your tongue. And really creamy! Friendly service as well. Thank you so much!

Review №118

2023-07-02 05:11:11

I had the Japanese Milk Coffee and Ube Pandan, so good!!!

Review №119

2023-08-31 14:42:04

Delicious, asian-inspired flavors. loved the kaya.

Review №120

2017-04-20 23:56:12

Ooh this place has some of the coolest flavours for ice cream! Very unique and different. They were super friendly and when I kept asking them about the flavours they were super excited and didnt feel like I was bothering them at all. Definitely recommend to come here. Id come back just to try the other flavours. They also have chimney cakes, just like the ones in Budapest!

Review №121

2020-03-02 03:51:51

Delicious. Lots of fun flavors. My new favorites: Hoji-cha (roasted macha) and Hong Kong milk tea.

Review №122

2022-04-21 18:47:49

I love love LOVEEEEEE Garden Creamery! My ultimate favorite flavors are Genmaicha and UCC Japanese Iced coffee! They always have uniquely crafted diverse flavors and their staff is always super sweet. My boyfriend knows where I NEED to go when Im PMSing or feeling down, or we want to celebrate. My only complaint is theyre not open daily but I know its because theyre working hard sourcing fresh ingredients and making new batches! I love you Garden Creamery!

Review №123

2022-06-26 02:20:23

You ever have ice cream so good it makes you a little angry? That’s this place. And it’s happened more than once. Banana cream pie. The coconut. The toasted sesame. They are wizards with the toasting, and texture. You should go, because a long line will is the only thing that will keep me away.

Review №124

2017-09-23 02:29:16

Single scoops are huge! Lots of interesting flavors and better than some of the other nearby ice cream shops.

Review №125

2020-01-25 20:21:03

One of the rare ice cream places in Bay area that regularly has fresh fruit flavors without the use of essences or colors. Their fruit flavors are seasonally rotating though, so you find many of them in the winter. They even write the names of local farms where their fruits are sources from. The ice cream itself was fantastic, the fruit flavors come forth without getting too sweet. Kudos!

Review №126

2017-08-12 03:52:41

How good is Garden Creamery? See pictures below, nothing left... It is aaamazing but please stay away...The lines are long, so please do not come. Lol. Just kidding, support your local businesses! Wooo!

Review №127

2019-11-09 05:27:17

Their ice cream is not too sweet and not too creamy, which really lets the wonderfully creative fruit and tea and herbal flavors shine through. A bit of a line can form when it’s warm or on the weekends, but the staff has the magic ability to keep it moving efficiently while also not rushing anyone when it’s their turn to order. I really appreciate how patient they are with letting people try out the many amazing flavors.

Review №128

2018-04-30 05:20:38

The ice cream here was amazing! I got the Thai ice tea and black sesame. Each flavor was sweet but not overly sweet. Thai ice tea taste just like the drink smooth and not chunky. The black sesame was also delightful. It was not chalky and had a rich sesame flavor.

Review №129

2021-12-05 19:39:39

I absolutely Love garden creamery‘s flavors and they change very often so every time you come it’s like a new ice cream shop the scoops are a little on the smaller size but perfect for an after dinner dessert. There’s usually a line because they are taking your order and then scooping it and then handing it back to you so you can see why there’s a wait hopefully they will open their doors and function more regularly so the lines won’t be as long. Or maybe they should cut a pick up window out and have a printer so after you order the ticket pops up and the scooper hands it to you at the pick up window. So you’re not crossing with the new people ordering and the cashier again

Review №130

2019-11-24 21:24:56

The flavors here are amazing. Normally at ice cream shops you have Asian flavors sprinkled in here and there but this spot had a wide variety. I ordered the salted pluot and Hong Kong milk tea, which tasted true to their name. I love how their single scoop can be split and the size of the scoops are small, thus not overwhelming. I would definitely come again.

Review №131

2019-09-22 05:03:21

The store itself is small with limited seating, but the flavor and topping combination options were plenty! I got a single serving of Thai tea ice cream with condensed milk drizzle and loved it. I found it cool that the Thai tea flavor was one of the dairy free options for those who may have dietary restrictions. I would love to come back to try other toppings like the butter mochi.

Review №132

2018-02-05 19:41:43

Friendly family owned/ran ice cream shop. The ice cream was tasty and portion size as expected. A cool feature was that Garden Creamery will allow you to get two flavors on the single scoop order, so this what I did. Some of their flavors were unique, but others were common for people such as myself. However, if you choose to visit plan extra time because there will more than likely be a line.

Review №133

2019-12-08 07:18:23

I love their ice cream. Many different and exotic flavors. People are supper friendly and you can taste as many as you wish. They also have the option to get small cup with two flavors. I highly recommend this place and will come back.

Review №134

2019-05-12 01:03:37

❤ Garden Creamery❣ Their ice creams (dairy or non-dairy) are of outstanding quality 👍👍👍👍👍. The other plus side is that you can try their various flavors. Garden has the standard American flavors (vanilla, chocolate & strawberry - still highly recommended) but if you are adventurous their mix of Tropical, Asian/SE Asian or Latin flavors are worth trying. Let your palate do the tasting & enjoy 😋😋😋

Review №135

2020-02-24 05:06:49

I went here from a friends recommendation and it did not disappoint. When we first entered, there was no line and the person helping us was super accommodating. From their suggestions we ended up trying about 10 different flavors, all of which were extremely delicious. My gf and I eventually ordered two scoops of the dairy free options and two scoops of regular ice cream along with the butter mochi.As we were paying, a huge rush of people came, but we were able to grab some of the few seats they have inside. Altogether it was very good and Id definitely come back if I was in the area!

Review №136

2021-12-13 00:44:52

Excellent super smooth textured ice creams! That slow churn in prepping does seem to make a huge difference. All time favorites - Mango sorbet, Matcha, Banana pudding, Milk coffee, lilikoi vanilla

Review №137

2019-04-14 22:23:04

I’m vegan. The flavors are unique and delicious, and the texture is superb. I got two scoops (2 different flavors), walked 5 steps out of the door, and then went back in and asked them to add another scoop of a different flavor on top. If they have coconut, get it. It tasted so fresh and natural.

Review №138

2019-01-18 05:26:59

Definitely one of my top 3. If youre into very smooth, very creamy and a bit on the sweet side ice cream. Youll love this place. I love their different toasted flavored ice cream. But my all time favorite is their seasonal strawberry.

Review №139

2022-07-01 18:37:01

I think i just had the best ice cream in my life... i tried a friends passion fruit lilikoi flavor which was mind blowing, ill get that next. i had a black sesame and ube flavor in a waffle cone - that was also amazing!

Review №140

2022-09-29 20:49:32

It’s shameful that the owners would abuse our city’s discretionary review process to destroy a potential competitor, claiming it would hurt neighborhood character or some sort of ridiculous claim. Unfortunately, It seems like they basically got away with this given the number of recent positive reviews.Before I learned about this, I thought the ice cream was pretty good.1 star. I plan on never coming back to this store.

Review №141

2017-07-17 04:46:25

Intense natural flavors, not too sweet, long lines. Great ice cream.

Review №142

2021-01-01 18:01:25

I was heading to try out the uber famous Bi-Rite Creamery. I happened to find this place on my way and boy !! it was probably the best ice-cream I`ve had in SF. No wonder the lines are so huge ( thankfully it wasnt as long as the one for B-Rite). The servers are really patient and allow you to sample as many flavors as you like. I got a single with 2 flavors : Matcha with Toasted Rice + Japanese Coffee. Calling this place amazing would be an understatement.I heard many people outside raving about the mango sticky rice ice-cream. Definitely need multiple visits to this place to try out their amazeball flavors.NOTE: Their singles are pretty huge so keep this is mind while ordering.

Review №143

2020-02-17 08:34:14

Really unique flavors. Definitely worth the trip. A little pricey but its a high-touch product.

Review №144

2019-03-03 05:37:49

There were six varieties of dairy free ice cream. I tried four of them (Thai tea, mango sticky rice, dark chocolate and coconut) and enjoyed them all. They were creamy and smooth with satisfying flavors. It was rather busy and the staff did a great job of keeping the line moving.

Review №145

2018-02-05 04:19:00

This was fabulous ice cream! They had both standard and unique flavors. It was quite creamy, made on-site, and they offered samples so you could decide on a flavor. The waffle cones were fresh and delightful. Im only sorry I wasnt able to make it on a day when they were serving chimney cones.

Review №146

2017-09-25 21:09:32

Ube and genmaicha ice cream! Thanks for bringing me the flavors of my childhood! Serious about their tea flavors, including earl grey and matcha.

Review №147

2022-07-30 03:53:15

Amazing flavors and obviously popular but even with a crowd, fast service.

Review №148

2019-04-07 23:01:13

Very cute ice cream place with limited seating. There was a line Saturday afternoon, but that was to be expected. They let you sample as much as you want and flavors are very unique and tasty. I had two scoops, ube pandan and Japanese coffee, which were both very good. I was very tempted by my black sesame sample, too. Dolores park is very close by to enjoy your ice cream outside!

Review №149

2018-07-22 04:35:16

Ice cream and sorbets are unique and delicious. One of the few places in the city that has creamy sorbet. Their mango sticky rice is amazing. They have fun Hawaiian flavors like passion fruit and Asian flavors like sesame and Thai iced tea

Review №150

2019-03-22 17:28:43

The place has an incredible selection. They had around ~30 flavors, 4-6 were non-dairy. I didnt end up trying those, but the Hojicha and Genmaicha flavors were amazing. We also ended up getting the Japanese Toffee and Banana Caramel with our Brownie Sundae. I gotta say, the consistency for the brownie was really gooey, which would have been a little weird if I were eating it by itself. However, it was perfect for a sundae addition. The portions are a little smaller than the Midwestern ice cream joints Ive gone to, but that just means you dont have to feel bad about eating the whole thing

Review №151

2022-02-07 04:02:27

Sometimes a wait but absolutely delicious, fresh, and unique flavors.

Review №152

2021-10-10 21:01:53

Literally the best ice cream place I’ve tried in SF! Especially loved the Salty Kaya flavor but the other flavors like Lychee and Milk tea were also amazing. Best place if you’re looking for an ice cream shop with more Asian flavors

Review №153

2021-11-15 05:16:56

The Japanese Coffee ice cream was delicious. The staff members were also super sweet. Will be back to try all the other unique flavors.

Review №154

2020-01-23 19:18:53

Local ice cream spot that is pretty darn delicious. They have seasonal flavors and I think it is meant to mimic Asian flavors or from Hawaii. Located right next door to where the old Lexington used to be. One of my favorite seasonal flavors is Hong Kong Milk Tea and they have a few other flavors in honor of Chinese New Years.

Review №155

2017-10-01 01:33:40

Really unique flavours that you cant get anywhere else! The texture is really good too, even the sorbets.

Review №156

2017-05-01 23:59:29

Holy moley jamoley!This place is one of the best or the best ice cream shops Ive been to in SF. Not only is the ice cream spot on (creamy but not too creamy.. sweet but not too sweet) but their flavor selection is insane! They offer many unique flavors and every one I tried tasted good. It looks like they base their flavors off of Hawaiian themes.Some must try flavors:-Mango sticky rice-Macadamia Nut-Sesame SeedAnd get it in a waffle cone which is freshly handmade in the back seemingly all day long. It was very crispy and flavorful and went very well with the ice cream.I will be back for their chimney cone which is only served from 2-4pm on Saturdays only. Arrive 30min prior to miss the rush, the wait here is 30+...My friend insisted that I go to this place and now Ive been raving about this place to everyone willing to listen.They also offer many toppings but the only one that stood out was the brownie bits.

Review №157

2018-06-24 14:38:00

Not a bad ice cream joint. The flavors are unique and the ice cream itself was a perfect creamy texture. This is definitely a hole on the wall type of ice cream joint, but man does it deliver on not only unique/cool flavors, but flavors that taste great as well. Overall a worthwhile ice cream joint to hit up when having a ice cream craving.

Review №158

2022-02-28 16:59:06

These folks know their ice cream!!I’d recommend the Mango Pudding and Sesame ice cream! So delicious and creamy!! And, just the right amount of sweetness to allow the ice cream flavors to come through! 😋😊

Review №159

2019-01-26 15:48:27

Mango sticky rice and matcha gold (toffee) were my favorite flavors there!

Review №160

2019-06-30 03:54:05

Hands down best ice cream shop in town. The brownie Sunday is soft and chewy with delicious chunks of chocolate. The ice cream is absolutely velvety creamy. Have a taste! You won’t regret it.

Review №161

2019-05-25 08:42:33

One of the better ice cream spots in town. Lots of really great flavours that isnt too out there or bold like Salt and Straw. The ice cream itself isnt too heavy after the fact. I usually cant finish a small on my own that comes with two scoops and two flavours, but I did this time with the waffle cone (also good). Expect to pay around $5 for a small. Theres also kids size if you cant eat as much.I got the pandan coconut and hojicha. Its so good!!Its close to Dolores park and in the heart if Mission, therefore its always busy and line is out the door. It could by go to ice cream place.

Review №162

2018-02-27 00:33:52

The line moves quite slowly, but really wide, diverse selection of flavors. I was very happy with the Japanese Milk Coffee and All the Cones flavors. You also get a lot of ice cream in the double size. Plan to take outside, as seating is limited.

Review №163

2018-11-02 06:04:56

They sell pretty interesting flavors that taste good, too! I’ve had great experiences with their coffee, green tea (w/crunchy bits), and black sesame flavor. The only con is that the chimney “cone” is cone-shaped, but has a hole at the bottom. It’s still a place I go back to when I’m in SF.

Review №164

2023-06-07 04:55:08

My favorite ice cream in the mission with such unique and amazing flavors

Review №165

2017-06-11 17:18:19

If you love tea flavors, youll absolutely love this place! They have traditional flavors too and vegan ice cream as well. $4.50 for 2 scoops, you cant find any SF hipster ice cream shop that beats the price!

Review №166

2022-12-14 14:46:35

Lots of yummy flavors; they have flavors like lychee, black sesame, miso, matcha. Don’t sleep on their vegan flavors either!My favorite is the hojicha and mint chip and the vegan dark chocolate.

Review №167

2017-02-28 07:32:09

This ice cream spot is delicious!! Great flavors and awesome staff. The intensity of the flavors and the amount of ice cream options are sweet. They have vegan and non-vegan too! I love this spot, its close enough to grab some ice cream and walk to Dolores Park to enjoy.

Review №168

2021-10-02 16:42:36

First place where the vegan ice cream was better then the regular one. Definitely recommend the dark chocolate vs the velvety chocolate which was just meh. Bummed that they don’t make the sundae anymore.

Review №169

2018-05-28 04:22:46

Amazing ice cream. Really long lines. Owned by two sisters that are really sweet you their customers. Both dairy and non dairy options. Parking is a little rough to find. Strange hours closed Monday/Tuesday and opened only Im the evenings the rest of the week. All day during the weekend. A little bit of seating inside. Ice cream was the bomb though.

Review №170

2019-09-13 00:38:19

Omg omg omg omg. Quite possibly the best ice cream Ive ever had. You need to go. The flavors are unique and all of them look amazing. Im not usually a fan of the non-dairy choices, but I tried one here and it was just as good as the dairy options. This place is right up there with the quality of Jenis Ice Cream (if you know, you know). The clerk was very pleasant as well.

Review №171

2022-01-24 15:36:28

- so many unique flavors i wanted to try and i’m sure they’re all tasty- vanilla lilikoi: if you love passion fruit, you have to try it! perfect combination of creaminess from the vanilla with tartness of the lilikoi swirled into it

Review №172

2017-08-19 06:31:27

Amazing ice cream and super unique flavors, with a lot of Asian inspired flavors like matcha green tea, genmaicha, black sesame, ube, etc. They also have a good selection of vegan flavors. Waffle cone was fresh and $1 extra, and whole experience was amazing. Move over Bi-Rite and Smitten, this may be in my top 3 ice places in SF. Cant wait to try more flavors.

Review №173

2019-08-19 01:30:12

Amazing icecream, including great dairy free options like Earl grey! Staff is very nice too, and you can try flavours before buying. Its not cheap, but nothing really is around here.

Review №174

2020-06-06 17:19:39

My wife and I love their dairy free options. Thai Tea is my favorite and Dark Chocolate is hers. If you want some during shelter in place make sure you set your alarm for 11:59am on Wednesday because they sell out fast and only take pre-orders right now.

Review №175

2022-10-31 03:43:50

Very good ice cream. Not too sweet just right. My daughter came back from the ER and her wish was to stop by there!

Review №176

2018-05-05 23:53:06

The Earl Grey and Mango sticky rice sorbets were delicious

Review №177

2020-10-01 03:22:45

Dare I say - it may be the best ice cream in SF (and there are a lot of choices). Their non-dairy is made with coconut milk base and its even better thank standard ice cream sometimes. In particular, the Black Sesame and Salty Kaya are to die for. They had a haupia earlier that was also amazing. Dont miss!

Review №178

2022-09-10 06:53:12

Definitely a great place to stop by if youre in the mood for some delicious ice cream. Its a friendly spot with lots of great options and wont disappoint

Review №179

2018-03-25 18:53:28

A constantly rotating list of sweet and tropical flavors. Sorbets are excellent. All the milk is pasteurized on site.Almost always a line out the door, but the servers are quick and efficient so youll never be waiting too long.

Review №180

2019-08-31 18:39:34

Highly recommend stopping here and trying the flavors. Amazing infused ice cream and a few non dairy options. It was so tough to decide but went with the pluot: plum and apricot & salty kaya: Asian coconut and jam. So so delicious!

Review №181

2018-09-22 23:04:17

The ice cream flavors are amazing and so intense. From mango sticky rice to three versions of matcha to this tart Chinese plum flavor its amazing. They also do chimney cones in Saturday from 2-4pm and theres not a bad line for it anymore. Chimney come is basically a churro wrapped into a cone. Overall its just great ice cream that you should try over places like birite, Mitchells and Humphrey Slocum. Xx

Review №182

2019-07-03 07:54:51

My favorite ice cream spot in San Francisco. Best waffle cones ever! Make sure to try the purple one (I don’t remember the name, sorry...) and genmaicha, and top it with condensed milk maybe ;) Be prepared to wait in a long line on Friday and Saturday nights.

Review №183

2019-08-05 03:07:20

The staff is very pleasant and they give out samples. Prices are not that high and the ice cream is very unique! My favorite was the golden peach one, which wasnt overbearingly sweet and quite fragrant.

Review №184

2017-06-04 14:39:38

Really delicious ice cream. We got the purple ube pandan coconut and mango sticky rice. These flavors are super creamy and light. My friend is from the Dominican Republic and Im from Vietnam - we both couldnt help but note how much the flavors reminded us of our homes and how well prepared they are. I recommend getting a double scoop (2-3 flavors) on a sugar cone for $6.75. The chimney cone looked awesome but for $8.50 and only 1 scoop of ice cream on the cinnamon sugar fried cone, it didnt seem worth it since their ice cream is where its at!!

Review №185

2018-10-04 04:21:48

Equally good dairy and non dairy ice cream options. I prefer their waffle cones to the chimney but all tasty none the less. Great Rose ice cream when they have it in stock. Their flavors are seasonal.

Review №186

2018-02-16 17:26:40

Favourite ice cream place in SF!!!! Unique flavors and a vast selection of delicious vegan ice cream. Bring everyone here, you wont regret it!! The owners are also so sweet and the staff is very patient and friendly :)

Review №187

2019-03-26 01:09:35

Its an ice cream shop. Its a good ice cream shop. Go eat here. I dont know what more do you want me to say? Geez....Okay, on serious note. Theres a wait usually. Not much place to sit, but always good enough to grab some ice cream when walking around in mission. They have VEGAN flavors that are pretty good. I love the matcha and the purple yam the most. And its not too expensive!

Review №188

2017-11-27 22:41:21

My favorite ice cream store in the Mission. It offers a lot of asian inspired flavors such as ube, mango, black sesame etc... They also continually rotate new flavors. All Ive tried have been delicious.

Review №189

2019-07-13 19:21:44

Great local ice cream shop in the heart of the Mission! The staff is very friendly and they have unique Japanese flavors that you can’t find at many places. Try the Ube, Genmaicha, and Mango Sticky Rice flavors while your there. 🍦

Review №190

2019-06-22 06:44:23

This is a neighborhood delight! Fresh homemade ingredients. Oh... did I mention local too! The cacao nibs coated with chocolate were pretty damn tasty too. Chocolate sauce and brownie was scratch made as well. This place is almost as good as bi-rite. In some aspects better. This shop is a must visit!

Review №191

2019-05-03 02:05:34

Im an ice cream fiend and I would say Garden Creamery is one of my favorites in the city. They have a large selection of flavors that rotate often. The flavors available do tend to be Asian inspired, but Im not complaining! Their nom dairyflavors are also amazing and contains one if my favorites, the mango sticky rice. Other great flavors include the Ube pandan, hojicha, and genmaicha!In terms of texture, Garden Creamery nails it. Other shops like Smitten and Salt and Straw are too creamy and melt almost too quickly whereas Garden Creamery has enough chew and creaminess to it. Additionally, no ice particles!The one downside to Garden Creamery is the fact that they dont have pints to go and youre left with getting a double scoop of the desired flavors which works, but doesnt quite sit right with me. Overall though, Garden Creamery is one of my favorites and I love coming time and time again

Review №192

2021-11-09 06:40:11

Favorite ice cream in town with many new menu items

Review №193

2019-02-25 17:48:23

Organic and tasty! (A deadly combination for me.) Try to brownie bites on the side, too! Mine were straight out of the oven and to die for! They have vegan flavors as well, which are great for no-milk fast days. So cool to have good ice cream in the Mission!

Review №194

2023-05-15 16:14:51

I literally tell anyone I can about this place. Sometimes it doesnt even make sense to bring it up in conversation, and I do anyway. Thats how good it is.

Review №195

2019-03-05 22:59:24

One of the best ice cream Ive had. Very rich, creamy and not too sweet (the not too sweet part is very important for me). I had the ube and sesame flavors and they were wonderful!

Review №196

2018-11-09 02:34:28

This place has bomb ice cream! every flavor ive had is delicious and you can split your single scoop into two flavors! the vegan flavors are equally delicious and def deseave top marks. the chocolate is soooo amazing! the line goes quickly and the staff really works hard to make your visit a treat. check thes place out!

Review №197

2018-10-08 12:43:45

Very interesting and delicious flavors, unlike other places, each flavor is strong in taste and not made out of chemicals.In other words, If you get cardamom, you taste cardamom.The mint is chopped up in house; the milk is pasteurized in house, you get the ideaAlso very friendly staff

Review №198

2023-05-14 05:52:45

Ice cream was good, but they dont give any samples.

Review №199

2023-10-22 07:24:14

This place is so good, I visited twice in one day.