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Bi-Rite Creamery
Ice Cream Parlor and Dessert Shop$$$$
Mission Dolores, San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from Travel + Leisure and GQ Magazine
"all about the ricanelas and the strawberry balsamic soft serve!"(31 Tips)"Salted caramel and malted vanilla are the best."(16 Tips)
"Get the Sam's Sundae with chocolate *and* salted caramel ice cream."(40 Tips)
"Blue bottle coffee might just be the best flavor."(9 Tips)
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Byron WilkesFebruary 5, 2017The line can get long but it moves quickly. Seating is sparse inside, however.
IrisNovember 28, 2012salted caramel ice cream. if you live close by, just grab a tub of ice cream and skip the line.
Marilou AlejoJuly 3, 2011Go next door to The Window at Bi-Rite Creamery for soft-serve ice cream & other desserts. Sometimes they have Salted Caramel cupcakes!
Jenna SJune 14, 2016great ice cream—or just skip the line by buying a pint at the grocery store across the street
T BMay 26, 2015Salted caramel is decent, balsamic strawberry big disappointment, honey lavander hmm that one is like almost eating a soap bar from aux-a-provance from France. Verdict not worth the wait after all.
Michael MeadowsApril 16, 2012There's a reason why the line goes out the door, but if you don't want to wait, just grab a pint from Bi-Rite half block away!
Ricanelas, honey lavender, & burnt caramel! Avoid line by entering to the right of ice cream line to buy pints or go to birite market.
Amanda NatividadMay 3, 2014Earl Grey. In my opinion, better than Salted Caramel because it's a little more subtle.
Shirin OskooiApril 13, 2011Weird but surprisingly good combo: salted caramel + ginger (straight up ginger ice cream, not the brown sugar ginger swirl.) If you're skeptical, they'll give a sample of both on the same spoon.
The soft serve window closes earlier than the ice cream line so plan accordingly!
PettranSeptember 20, 2015Always a line, but it's worth the wait. I'd recommend the salty caramel 🍦🍦🍦
Samantha JohnstonJune 14, 2011Eat the banana split, but get one scoop of vanilla and one scoop of the roasted banana ice cream. You won't be disappointed.
Tom CoatesJune 1, 2018If you’re in a hurry, the soft serve window is normally much faster, even if the selection is a bit sparse.
Maya ShanmugamFebruary 23, 2016The earl grey is refreshing and their sundaes can cure any sweet tooth
David GrummJune 12, 2013Salted Carmel is awesome... but I have to say the Stawberry Balsamic is even more special.
Honey lavender is yummy, but olive oil flavor is divine. Salted caramel is overrated and too sweet.
Ros HodgekissNovember 16, 2012Balsamic strawberry ice cream. Lavender ice cream. "What the heck could that taste like?!" ice cream. If you like unpredictable, you'll love Bi-Rite.
Salted Caramel, Honey Lavender, Brown sugar, hazelnut, balsamic strawberry, green tea, roasted banana!
Try everything and get a single with your top two flavors
Ben AnchetaAugust 3, 2013If the creamery line is too long, go for soft serve at the take away window to the right!
Ice cream is always a good idea. Try the salted caramel.
If you're getting two scoops, ask the scoopers what they'd recommend. They never disappoint.
Victor StuberOctober 13, 2014Really hits the spot on a hot mission day. Be prepared to wait in line for 20m though.
Grab a patch near the register to show your love for ice cream!
Eli ReyesJune 15, 2010Is the line worth the wait? YES! Salted Caramel is the staple here for most locals, I add Roasted Banana and find it to be a great balance together.
Lesly TanApril 28, 2012Sis brought home Rocky Road flavor ice cream for us from here. Ice cream parlor is famous amongst locals because of their homemade ice cream.
The rocky road is amazing, but only available as a pre-packed pint.
_April 1, 2015Earl grey tea and ricanelas are my absolute favorite from here! Single scoop with these two flavors!
Go after 9.30 to get parking n avoid queues. Try ginger, orange cardamom n salted caramel flavored ice cream.
A pint of earl grey, a pint of orange cardamom. Bring them home. Eat them with a couple of spoons.
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