San Francisco's Hometown Creamery

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    $$ Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
    Open12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Cantuccini ice Cream!
    Cantuccini ice Cream!

    Anise ice cream with nutmeg, rum soaked raisins and… read more

    Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream!
    Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream!

    Pumpkin cheesecake ice cream base (w/ cream cheese,… read more

    Black Forest Cake ice cream! (Schwarzwalder Eis)
    Black Forest Cake ice cream! (Schwarzwalder Eis)

    Schwarzwalder Eis (German Black Forest Cake)… read more

    Blueberry Lemon Bar ice cream!
    Blueberry Lemon Bar ice cream!

    Lemon ice cream with pieces of homemade lemon bars… read more

    Khao Niao Mamuang IS BACK!
    Khao Niao Mamuang IS BACK!

    Thai coconut milk, fresh mango puree and homemade… read more

    Unity Ice Cream!
    Unity Ice Cream!

    New York style cheesecake with West Coast… read more

    German Chocolate Cake ice Cream!
    German Chocolate Cake ice Cream!

    Chocolate ice cream with German chocolate cake, and… read more

    Romeo e Julieta ice cream!
    Romeo e Julieta ice cream!

    Slightly tangy crème fraîche ice cream and a swirled… read more

    Horchata ice cream!
    Horchata ice cream!

    Custard base blended with soaked long grain rice,… read more

    Weekday Breakfast ice cream!
    Weekday Breakfast ice cream!

    Brown sugar ice cream with toasted oats, cinnamon,… read more

    Blueberry Lemon Bar ice cream!
    Blueberry Lemon Bar ice cream!

    Lemon ice cream with pieces of homemade lemon bars… read more

    Eggnog w/ salted caramel ice cream!
    Eggnog w/ salted caramel ice cream!

    Cinnamon and nutmeg ice cream with brandy. and a… read more

    Apple Pie Ice Cream!!
    Apple Pie Ice Cream!!

    Brown sugar ice cream with a hint of cinnamon,… read more

    Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream!
    Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream!

    Pumpkin cheesecake ice cream base (w/ cream cheese,… read more

    Black Forest Cake Ice Cream!
    Black Forest Cake Ice Cream!

    Schwarzwalder Eis (Black Forest Cake Ice Cream)… read more

    Dugout Munchies ice cream!
    Dugout Munchies ice cream!

    Vanilla Ice Cream with salted peanut butter pretzels… read more

    Hanukkah in ice cream form!
    Hanukkah in ice cream form!

    Sufganiyot Jelly doughnut ice cream. Cinnamon ice… read more

    Baklava ice cream!
    Baklava ice cream!

    Cinnamon and clove ice cream with frangelico, butter… read more

    Carrot Cake ice cream!
    Carrot Cake ice cream!

    We deconstruct the flavors of carrot cake to make a… read more

    Pumpkin Cheesecake ice cream!
    Pumpkin Cheesecake ice cream!

    Pumpkin cheesecake ice cream base (w/ cream cheese,… read more

    Rice Crispy Treats!
    Rice Crispy Treats!

    Rice Krispies and marshmallows, drizzled with out… read more

    SF Style Cheesecake ice cream!
    SF Style Cheesecake ice cream!

    Cheesecake with a homemade biscotti crust and… read more

    German Chocolate Cake ice cream!
    German Chocolate Cake ice cream!

    Chocolate ice cream with German chocolate cake, and… read more

    Cookies N Cream ice cream!
    Cookies N Cream ice cream!

    Double chocolate cookies mixed with Vanilla base

    Blueberry Lemon bar ice cream!
    Blueberry Lemon bar ice cream!

    Lemon ice cream with pieces of homemade lemon bars… read more

    Passover Ice Cream!
    Passover Ice Cream!

    Haroset cinnamon ice cream with shredded apples,… read more

    Acai Bowl!
    Acai Bowl!

    A power fruit blend of Açai (a South American fruit… read more

    Rocky Road to Dublin ice cream!
    Rocky Road to Dublin ice cream!

    Chocolate ice cream with Irish Whiskey truffles,… read more

    Khao Niao Mamuang!
    Khao Niao Mamuang!

    Sticky Rice with coconut milk and mango. We rolled… read more

    Bread Pudding Ice Cream!
    Bread Pudding Ice Cream!

    Crescent City Bread Pudding a brown sugar ice cream… read more

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    1290 9th Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94122

    Lincoln Way & Irving St

    Inner Sunset

    Mon

    • 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Tue

    • 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Wed

    • 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Thu

    • 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Fri

    • 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Sat

    • 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Sun

    • 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    About the Business

    SFHC was the first creamery in San Francisco to make small batch ice cream completely from scratch on-site. We are the closest "from farm to cone" as it gets. We take no short-cuts. As Licensed pasteurizers, we are unshackled from working with a pre-made ice cream base and have absolute control over richness, texture, consistency and flavor. We pride ourselves on being involved along every step of the way as we take individual and principally local, raw ingredients and turn them into delicious and unique ice creams. We hand crack and separate 2,000+ eggs per week to use in our ice cream and we utilize every part: yolks for the ice cream; whites for our homemade waffle cones. We make all of our own mix-ins, from our marshmallows and fudge sauces, to speculoos and baklava; because lets face it- when it's fresh, simple, and homemade, it just tastes better!

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      I haven't seen their spicy Aztec chili chocolate recently. Has anyone? Wish they would bring it back and offer in pints.

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      Do you have nondairy flavors?

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      Yes! Their Chocolate Sorbet is dairy-free and available year-round. They also have Cantaloupe Sorbet as a seasonal flavor these days.

      Aida R. 

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      Lucine O.
      Glendale, CA
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      Aug 16, 2024

      Being backwards, I didn't actually try any of the ice cream -- even though it looked really good. I instead opted to try the churros and they were sooooo good. I haven't been delighted by a churro in a long time and theirs did not disappoint. I think it cost ~$5 or so but it was a good price for the portion and I got it fresh out of the fryer too. Love.

      Staff were really nice too. This spot has joined the ranks of my SF favorites and I'll be back when I'm in town for to have some of their ice cream.

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      Allison W.
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      An SF classic! The inside is wonderfully spacious with indoor seating -- with the rustic wooden decor and warm lighting, it gave a welcoming ambiance. The employee was so friendly and kind and was happy to help me sample some of their flavors.

      I got the strawberry flavor, and I didn't realize how low quality some of the ice cream I had been eating was until I had this. The flavors were so sharp and clear, and the texture is firm while still being creamy! It's definitely on the pricier side so keep that in mind -- the smidge cost $4.50.

      Strawberry ice cream (smidge size)
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      Amy F.
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      Aug 4, 2024

      Such a cute little spot for good quality ice cream. My favorite thing about this place might be their portion sizes. After just finishing such a big dinner it was hard to think about dessert. But if you're craving something a little sweet get a "smidge" of any flavor for a few bites of creamy goodness. I tried their seasonal flavor "Alfajores" which was Argentinian cookies and coconut. Soooooo good.

      The inside was decorated very old fashion and had such a charm to it. The murals of each SF neighborhood is a nice touch.

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    • Jul 27, 2024

      The cutest small batch ice creamery I've ever visited. We tried the fresh mint chip, which tasted like a creamy, freshly picked mint with semi-sweet chunks of chocolate perfectly spaced on a homemade waffle cone which was lightly sweet. In a word--delicious. The Weekday Breakfast was so delightful -- brown sugar ice cream with toasted oats, cinnamon, chocolate chips and a peanut butter swirl. It was YUMMY. The last ice cream we tried was Earl Grey Lavender which was so subtle in flavors -- it tasted like an earl grey lavender freeze. Picture that tea flavor frozen and creamy and bam, you've got the exact flavor.

      The ambiance was adorable and cozy with beautiful paintings of San Francisco neighborhoods.

      The service was fast and efficient. They had no problem if we wanted to try multiple flavors.

      They have two locations, and it's a must-stop.

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    • Jul 2, 2024

      Didn't know I was eating the fake stuff until I came here years ago and had REAL mint chip ice cream for the first time! It's deliciously light and fresh. I love that everything's made from scratch. Inside the cozy, wooden shop, there's also fresh, homemade cookies for sale!

      Staff are always friendly. That being said, if you're indecisive like me, just ask for samples :)

      Perfect for any day
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    • Aug 17, 2024
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      This chocolate sorbet is like nothing I ever tasted! I can't believe it's vegan. This is so fudgy and I can barely taste that it's sorbet. The vibe here is very nice and welcoming/bright. They offered our group water and I must say the service is great here.

      Chocolate Sorbet
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    • Jul 10, 2024

      This ice cream sundae was a bit disappointing, in three core ways.

      First, the ice cream. They only have eight flavors. I wanted chocolate ice cream, but all they had was a vegan chocolate sorbet. There was also a chocolate peanut butter flavor, but I don't like peanut butter. So I went with vanilla and one of their special flavors (blueberry and cornbread) instead. Neither flavor particularly blew me away.

      Second, the sauce. I wanted hot fudge, but they didn't have it so I settle for chocolate sauce, but then they only drizzled on a little bit (it looks like a lot in the photograph, because all of it was in a thin layer coating the cup).

      Third, the sundae doesn't come with any nut toppings. I would have been happy to pay extra for nuts, but they didn't have any.

      However, the ice cream was still pretty good (it's hard for ice cream not to be good) and I was a big fan that they use fresh whipped cream.

      Also, I tried my friend's mint chip ice cream, and it is a really special flavor, it really tastes like fresh peppermint!

      Ice Cream Sundae
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    • Jun 4, 2024
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      Ice cream doesn't get much better than this: fresh, clean, original and not too sweet.

      My favorite is the rich peanut butter chocolate. My daughter's favorite is the mint chocolate chip. We ordered a Flight and also had Horchata, Strawberry, and Mamuang Sticky Rice.

      Some seats available inside, but take a walk down the street and have it at GG Park!

      Lines go rather quickly with efficient service and free tasters to decide what you want.

      Khao Nio Mmung (Dairy Free) Strawberry  Mint Chip Peanut butter Chocolate Horchata ...So Good!
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    • Jul 14, 2024
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      Lovely. Lucious. Rich. Creamy. Delicious.
      Had the Unity, which had corn bread in it and I never would have believed that could be good - but it was great! Peanut butter fudge had a rich peanut butter taste without being cloying. We'll be back!

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    • Jul 6, 2024

      Omg!! 5/5!!!
      I walked in at random because I LOVE ice cream and I love trying unique/new flavors. I got the Homers ahhhdyssey ( coffee and doughnut) and a breakfast ice cream ( brown butter, oat, peanut butter). The price is competitive for artisan high quality ice cream. The staff was very friendly and let us try multiple favors.

      THE WAFFLE CONE IS ONLY $1?!? IN THIS ECONOMY?? amazing, stellar, cant beat it. So ofc I got it and it was delicious ( buttery and warm flavors)

      Few places to sit inside, a cute and comfy establishment that I will 100% be returning to.

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