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Smitten Ice Cream
(Now Closed)Ice Cream Parlor and Dessert Shop$$$$
Hayes Valley, San Francisco
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Adam BraceSeptember 21, 2014Fantastic ice cream, keep it simple and try the vanilla with Salted Caramel. The ice cream is full of flavour you won't be disappointed.
Sarah FalkenthalMarch 7, 2016Cookie dough pretzel chocolate chip ice cream. What is there not to like?
if you come here craving the earl gray with chocolate chips flavor, and they are OUT for unclear reasons -- do not order the blood orange flavor bc it will just taste like regret.
Michelle KAugust 14, 2014Liquid nitrogen makes the ice cream so smooth yet still rich. Cinnamon shortbread on top of vanilla ice cream. Use paypal for $5 discount!
Robin SinghviApril 21, 2013Amazingly smooth icecream! They have an ultra-scientific to make ice cream to order! You have to see it (and eat it) to believe it!
Roshan SadananiJune 1, 2016Really really good ice cream, and you can watch it being made! Perfect location too, right next to Patricia's Green
Every flavor on the list is excellent. Watch and marvel at the freshly made liquid nitrogen ice cream!
suzanne 🌶July 8, 2016'Nerdy' ice cream made-to-order using high-tech mixer. Ice cream is made with liquid nitrogen. I can nerd out to earl grey 🍦.
Melissa HApril 12, 2013A small = 2 scoops. Ask for the munchkin size if you want just 1 scoop. It's $3 and not on the menu.
Jessica @trufflefritesMay 7, 2011The salted caramel is better than Bi-Rite! Watch them make your scoop as you wait..and be sure to get the cone! 75cents but totally worth it--tastes like a buttery fortune cookie :)
PatrickOctober 16, 2012Skip the Froyo tonight and get some handmade ice cream, this stuff was unlike anything I've ever had before. If you're a newbie, ask advice from the staff!
SF BRAVO! CLUBOctober 19, 2011All natural and made right on the spot- grab some ice cream before a show! Don't forget to try their toppings too! The nibs are my personal favorite.
EdFebruary 4, 2016Does ‘as you order’ ice cream-so they make it right in front of you and have certain flavors of the day!
Alexa (@ladylexy) AndrzejewskiApril 15, 2012Try the Rhubarb Crunch Ice Cream - Dense, smooth and refreshing kelvin-made ice cream (frozen by dry ice before your eyes). Loved the flavor.
The seasonal sweet corn ice cream tastes just like corn picked at its best! Be sure to get the berry compote on top
Hop in line when they open and get the chance to comfortably watch the brristas work their magic.
Aaron LimAugust 15, 2017Great ice cream. Original vanilla with chocolate fudge topping was yummy. Worth the wait.
Catherine SDecember 30, 2013Really creamy and fresh... Mint chocolate chip is the right amount of sweet. Probably the smoothest ice cream I've had
Dan KimJuly 30, 2013They do make each ice cream flavor one batch at a time, so expect a wait. The vanilla is an absolute must. Heavy on the dairy though.
Paresh DaveJuly 14, 2012Smooth as promised. Get the berry sundae for $7.75. Sub the flavor of the day for the vanilla. Ginger peach was sweet as tho didn't taste the ginger much.
Sweet corn and oatmeal raisin are the ice cream of the crop. Don't hesitate to try one if available.
Amanda AizussSeptember 14, 2015Most interesting/unique tasting cookie dough ice cream (in a good way). It's cool to watch them make it
Benedict CorpuzJune 15, 2013Summer is Coming! Check in between June 7 and June 21, 2013 to help your fave ice cream shop win with #GameOfCones in your shout out.
Pranav PiyushNovember 9, 2013Salted caramel ice cream here is awesome! Oh and everything is made fresh right in front of you... Unbelievable!
Made to order, so unfortunately you can't combine scoops of different flavors
Smoothest ice cream that I have ever tasted. TCHO chocolate or balsamic strawberry are two of my favorites.
Nipun SachdevOctober 24, 2015Their mint chocolate chip is the freshest tasting ice cream I have ever had! Delicious!
Nancy TranJuly 7, 2015I find the whole liquid nitrogen thing too gimmicky. It takes them so long to mix up your ice cream. Although the texture is very smooth, I can get a creamy scoop of ice cream somewhere else.
Danny TrejoSeptember 24, 2015So good! Seriously, don't miss out on this place. It's a whole experience on making ice cream.
Andreas SkielboeDecember 26, 2013Smoothest ice cream you will ever eat! Taste is good but not that interesting. The whole thing is a little gimmicky.
Homemade organic ice cream made to order. Only four flavors but they're all amazing!
Max Blue 🚴🍔November 20, 2014Be aware that the regular size is biiig. - go for the Salted Caramel with the chocolate sauce
Anton GaddiMarch 29, 2019This is the original store location (after the radio flyer stand). The quality has not deteriorated and is still velvety smooth creaminess.The vanilla is my all-time favorite.
Haleigh TutrowNovember 25, 2012If they have the Apple Cinnamon flavor, get it with the brown sugar caramel sauce! It tastes exactly like an Apple Pie Crumble!
Puu KampolratanaFebruary 12, 2015Liquid nitrogen icecream machine sounds exciting but the salted caramel doesn't suit my liking at all. The earl grey is alright though. The Bi-rite creamery does the earl grey better in my opinion.
TCHO chocolate on a cone with homemade whipped cream! $7 but delicious.
Danielle C.June 16, 2013You must try their salted Carmel ice cream with TCHO chocolate sauce - sooo good yet not too rich!
C TJanuary 6, 2014Excellent unique ice cream shop. Unlike any ice cream shop I've been to. Worth the stop
Liang ShiJuly 19, 2014My favorite ice cream on the face of the planet. It really doesn't get any fresher than this.
Blood orange and mint and chip are to die for! What am I saying. It's all damn good!!
- Amy YFebruary 28, 2015Single served ice cream prepared with liquid nitrogen -- you won't get texture like this anywhere else
Amy RobinsonSeptember 6, 2014Salted caramel was delicious, you really only need a small though. Get it in a cone.
Order two kiddie-size instead of one regular size so you can try more flavor combos (hint: they're all good!)
Bobbie McLellanFebruary 12, 2017Had the cookie dough ice cream. A tad too sweet, but overall delicious.
Bernice ChowJuly 25, 2013Get the honey nectarine if they have it! It's a subtle taste and you probably won't find it anywhere else:)
jocelyn L.August 20, 2012COCONUT BRITTLE should be added to EVERYTHING and ANYTHING! and always get the waffle cone- only way to go!
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Smitten Ice Cream
432 Octavia St #1A (at Linden St)
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States
The perfect scoop, made right before your eyes.
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- Noon–10:00 PM
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- Noon–11:00 PM
(415) 863-1518
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