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The Ice Cream Bar Soda Fountain

Ice Cream Parlor$$$$

Cole Valley, San Francisco

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The Ice Cream Bar Soda Fountain

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Ranked #8 for milkshakes in San Francisco
The experts at Epicurious and SFist recommend this place
"Get the black cherry phosphate as a float."(18 Tips)
"The Classic Wild Cherry Phosphate Soda is amazing!"(12 Tips)
"Coconut milk chocolate almond is the best, and vegan too!"(4 Tips)
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"The best, most amazingly delicious waffle cones ever."(12 Tips)

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Joir-dan GumbsOctober 13, 2018
Dream of Tarts and orange sicle are amazing!
Richard NguyenMarch 12, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Coconut milk banana is michelin starred pastry chef approved. It's vegan too!
DavidAugust 24, 2013
Organic basil and creme fraiche was the best ice cream ever
Bkwm JJune 27, 2013
Been here 5+ times
They make all the sodas they serve? Need to try it some other time! 😋
JuneAugust 10, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The BEST rootbeer float in town!!
Tim ReillyJanuary 16, 2015
Yummy ice cream! Remember to grab a ticket!
Roger MaApril 13, 2015
Coffee has actual coffee grounds in it!! 👌
Mikahla VicinoMay 11, 2016
Don't choose between soda and ice cream: get the float.
Chuck RoslofApril 24, 2023
Been here 5+ times
They no longer have food, and their soda menu is pared down to just a few floats.
STEW MUNNERLYNMay 31, 2013
The ice cream is nothing special, go for the fountain drinks in the back, incredible stuff!!!
TV Food MapsMarch 7, 2015
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Julie CandelonAugust 3, 2013
Basil ice cream is very surprising!
ShaunaMarch 4, 2012
The Classic Wild Cherry Phosphate Soda is amazing! Full of sour yumminess.
Kian LaviMay 16, 2017
If only it were closer, I'd be much faster. Try the grilled cheese
Josh T 🎾🎾💲💲November 10, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Try the hot chocolate with marshmallows! Amazing, just a bit expensive.
Mish BMarch 13, 2012
Do NOT miss the maple pecan cone!!! Oh, and ps: the servings are HUGE!
Jiexi CaoJune 7, 2015
The bar part is an amazing experience, but quite pricy.
James TAugust 13, 2014
Try two different cookies on the ice cream sandwich!
AlexaJune 26, 2012
The banana split with brûlée bananas is the way to go.
Andre SMay 21, 2017
The Guinness float was great
Arianne KrekelerApril 24, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Get the orange creamsicle as a float! Classic and delicious :)
Markus SpieringNovember 17, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The Candy shelf "Candies" is actually a hidden door to a storage room.
VansiApril 2, 2016
The cola is very different than a modern coke.
Virginia YehMarch 28, 2015
Order the floats and watch them make it
SillyCamillyJuly 27, 2013
Hmm-mmh-mmh.... Strawberry shortcake with basil ice cream! I'll make babies to it.
Sherry LiMay 4, 2015
The coffee ice cream is really good
Eunice NuvalAugust 9, 2013
Instead of a waffle cone get the waffle cone chips!
Chuck RoslofAugust 21, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The Angostura phosphate will change how you think about bitters.
Craig GlendenningJanuary 1, 2013
Fromage blanc. Salty ice cream is unique and delicious!
George YiuOctober 13, 2016
great atmosphere, awesome floats
Bradley MoggachMay 16, 2013
Give the cola a try! It's unlike any cola that is store bought.
c0uPFebruary 4, 2015
Banana split sundae!
Andrew WilsonSeptember 11, 2014
House-made sodas are incredible.
VansiApril 2, 2016
The Granny Smith float is great.
Charu GurejaJuly 29, 2013
The royal red milkshake is pretty yummy!
VJanuary 22, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Trust your instincts. You can’t go wrong.
Ben RussoNovember 12, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Now with beer and wine concoctions!!!
Desi RoblesNovember 4, 2012
Dig the vibe here. And the ice cream is great!
Bonnie BurtonApril 6, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the banana split!
Brandon ArbiterJuly 1, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Omg sweetcorn blackberry ice cream is amazeballs!
Joe 🐘 LencioniAugust 7, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Great ice cream with an olde timey feel.
Shana RayNovember 5, 2014
What's good here?? Any shake with booze. ;)
JD S.June 9, 2013
Great flavors, all home made
J.T. FalesOctober 29, 2015
Loved the root beer float
Anton ShusterFebruary 11, 2013
Banana split is on 7x7's Big Eat 2013.
MarkOctober 21, 2012
Get the basil or honey ice cream!
Robert StephensFebruary 9, 2012
Try two things: milkshake and a phosphate. Then share.
DJ GallagherNovember 11, 2012
The "cream of sodas" is amazing.
Aneilia McDermottOctober 1, 2014
They offer vegan options
Alex SilarajsNovember 27, 2021
Been here 5+ times
Banana pudding ice cream

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