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Bi-Rite Creamery
Ice Cream Parlor and Dessert Shop$$$$
Mission Dolores, San Francisco
This ice cream parlor is famous for their ice cream. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Earl grey tea and ricanelas are my absolute favorite from here!"(31 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)
"Grab some coffee toffee and enjoy their handmade ice cream!"(17 Tips)
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Caroline DengMay 21, 2015Their ice cream is amazing, and the cashiers are really nice about giving you samples! Highly recommend the Honey Lavender and Orange Cardamom. Salted Caramel sample was too sweet imo
C CJuly 11, 2016Salted caramel & strawberry balsamic! Also black sesame and strawberry coconut. Honey lavender was too soap-y or maybe it was just a bad combo & needs to be enjoyed on its own
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Rachel RebeccaOctober 8, 2016This place is so good! Very unique, and original! That huge line, is worth waiting for! I had the ginger and honey lavender and I loved every bite of it! Best ice cream I've ever had can possibly have
You can't go wrong with classic flavors like ricanelas or roasted banana, but don't overlook their seasonal offerings either! The renovated space has a few seats too if you need to get out of the sun!
Rodrиго РивераMay 27, 2018Very tasty ice cream, creamy and soft, but with huge demand. Expect long queues. Great location. Definitely worth the wait. Grab and ice cream and enjoy it by the park. 3 out of 5 cones
BommyApril 9, 2016Oh my lanta! Wednesday's soft serve flavors - peanut butter and banana are amazing. Flavors get a bit lost as a swirl so perhaps enjoy separately. Soft serve window opens at 3pm on weekdays.
Trina MartinezAugust 2, 2015I got a double cup with three "small" scoops of honey lavender, basil and balsamic strawberry. Oh.Em.Gee. The scoops were huge and the taste of each is perfection. You can taste some before ordering.
Travel + LeisureOctober 14, 2014Mix and match flavors like green tea and balsamic strawberry with fixings like graham crackers, spiced pecans, and almond toffee—or go a more purist route with a scoop of salted caramel. Read more
AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014The chocolate ice cream was smooth & sweet to perfection while the hazelnut with dandelion chocolate's cocoa nibs was like cold heaven in my mouth. I will definitely go back there. Read more
Jennifer EvansSeptember 19, 2015You can't pick a bad flavor! Totally worth the wait in line for salted caramel and toasted coconut. Their ice cream sandwiches are also yummy! Head over to the park once you've ordered and enjoy!
ZhannaOctober 28, 2017Salted caramel is my long-time favorite. The new favorites are sesame seeds and lavender. Try to come on weekday to escape the line
Bi-rite is a must if you're ever in San Francisco. There are long lines but they move along quickly. The cookie sandwiches are delicious!
Sarah FalkenthalMarch 30, 2014The vegan chocolate coconut is my favorite! This is a double I got with mint chocolate chip. Fabulous! Always positive people behind the counter which makes the wait worth it.
Varun ShettySeptember 12, 2014If you get a cone, get a cup. Dear Foursquare, please attach this tip to every ice cream shop in the galaxy. (Also, get the malted vanilla!)
Buttercup DAugust 24, 2011Can't go wrong with ANY flavor here!! My faves--salted caramel, creme fraiche, balsamic strawberry, brown sugar caramel ginger swirl!! Awesome ice cream. Be patient. Line goes quickly. Worth it.
Joshua MargolinOctober 24, 2013I only had the pleasure to visit this establishment once, but that's all you need to experience pure bliss in ice cream form. I recommend the banana split sundae; you can't go wrong with classic.
Andrew WongAugust 26, 2019Honey lavender and mint chip were standouts, definitely get the sea salt topping as it gives a savory+sweet kick to already amazing flavors!
Sherry RenSeptember 4, 2016Soft serve next door is also very good. Not too many flavor but the salted caramel is delicious!
Karen HuangNovember 1, 2017Pleasantly surprised that the soft serve is even better than the scoops in that they are not as sweet. This is the Pumpkin. I recommend not mixing flavours cos they tend to be more subtle.
Melissa EApril 10, 2016Always try the seasonal flavored. Malted vanilla is very good - it isn't just vanilla. Has peanut brittle, yum! Expect a line, but it moves quickly and is worth it.
Winson WongJune 13, 2015Everyone loves salted caramel ice cream but I personally love roasted banana! Really strong banana flavors. It's busy so prepared to wait in line for like 20 mins or so.
Angela FettersOctober 19, 2014Don't let the long line discourage you, it tends to move quickly. Salted Carmel is amazing. You can alway pick up a pint at the their store down the road instead of waiting.
Global HighlanderAugust 6, 2014The ice cream is good here. Check out the seasonal flavors. Flavors like "balsamic strawberry" and "Blue Bottle coffee with alfieri almonds and chocolate chips" are intriguing and nice.
Keyue BaoJanuary 21, 2019Got the salted caramel and roasted banana, salted caramel was AMAZING with a rich complex flavor profile (sweet, salty, bitter) and the toasted banana was VERY banana-y.- E MarSeptember 11, 2014Fun flavors! They'll let you taste as many as you want, but be careful because you will want to eat them all. Simply the best.
Michael TchouJune 9, 2013You can't go wrong with the ice cream here. All the flavors I have tried have been excellent. Try the brownie sundae. Roasted pecan clusters really make this indulgent treat.
Yoga in Dolores Park on Sunday mornings conveniently ends when Bi-Rite opens. Perfect opportunity to get a scoop before a line begins to form. Ice cream: breakfast of champions.
Karen MiaoMay 30, 2016I love that they have such unique flavors! My favorite is the rincanelas. The ice cream cakes and pies are good as well, especially the grasshopper pie!
Sarah TomitaMay 23, 2015Good ice cream - always a line, but moves quickly. Can try different flavors (Earl Grey is tasty!) and the sundaes are good too. Bring an appetite!
So many great flavors! Ask for samples and try the different options! My personal favorites are sea salt caramel, honey lavender, and creme brûlée
Adnan ManjalJuly 9, 2016Love the place. Their ice cream is super creamy. Love when they add salted caramel on any thing. Don't miss out on their baked goods.
Amir MirzaeeMarch 27, 2016Top 3 of ice cream places in SF. If the spicy chocolate is on, double scoop and whipped cream will take you to ice cream heaven.
Lien PhanMay 23, 2013Everyone recommends trying the Salted Caramel your first time (although good) but I liked the Balsamic Strawberry much better! MMMmmmMmm good.
David XuJune 19, 2016the black sesame is an absolute must have - it's basically black sesame soup (a chinese dessert) in ice cream form!
Ashley KemperOctober 7, 2016If you can't handle the line, skip ahead to the soft serve counter. But a cone of Ricanelas is so worth the wait.
The hype is big and the line is always around the block. While lauded for the Salted Caramel, I find it overrated—go for the Balsamic Strawberry, Honey Lavendar, or anything involving brown sugar.
They often list ice cream combination recommendations, but ask your ice cream scooper if they have any personal faves you should try! I love the cookies & cream + mint combo (tastes like Thin Mints!).
Kevin TMay 22, 2016Roasted banana and kiwi orange sorbet are amazing!! Also, the blue bottle coffee flavor is great, and basically tastes exactly like strong coffee!
RMi FloresAugust 19, 2015Best ice cream I've ever had. There are usually long lines but they're worth the wait. Salted caramel and Ricanelas are especially delicious.
Skip the line! You can skip the line if you are buying pre-packaged goods. This includes candy, cookies, pints of ice cream, and best of all: ice cream sandwiches! Single serving, no wait, delicious.
Hamdi Ben LaghaMarch 24, 2015Never eat an ice cream so good. Everything is home made ! Try the ice cream of the week and make your custom Sunday !
Mitali PattnaikJanuary 29, 2012Skip the line of 80 hipsters waiting in 45 degree weather for ice cream & instead get a pint to go in your car and enjoy it in peace at home. (assuming you are one of those who have a car and a home.)
Brown Sugar, Ricanelas, Salted Caramel, Cookies & Cream. (You're welcome) Also, check out Oink for the top rated items by all sorts of people. It works great at Bi-Rite where tons have Oinked items...
YvoOctober 23, 2012Salted caramel is a must for first-timers, but don't neglect the rest of the menu. Every flavor is well-thought out and delicious.
ChrisJanuary 18, 2015Trifecta combo was divine: salted caramel, brown sugar with ginger caramel swirl, and malted vanilla with peanut brittle and chocolate
Akiko IOctober 9, 2015Best quality ice cream in CA. Period. Their Earl Grey is my fav! Honey lavender was meh. The best quality and taste, no doubt!
Erin RileyOctober 19, 2016So good! I had vanilla ice cream with milk chocolate and pieces of snickerdoodle. Delicious!
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