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Mr. Nova’s Ice Cream Cart (at SPARK Social SF)
Master Critic Review
Mr. Nova’s Ice Cream Cart (at SPARK Social SF)
8.3
Family-run cart scooping Mitchell’s Ice Cream inside SPARK Social with classic and tropical flavors. Ideal for casual groups roaming the food truck park with plenty of outdoor seating.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ube scoop, Mango scoop, Double scoop sundae
Scores:
Value: 8.6
Service: 7.7
Consistency: 8.8
Food Quality: 8.7
Atmosphere: 6.6
Cultural Relevance: 8.5
What makes it special: Small cart serving beloved Mitchell’s flavors in the food-truck park.
Who should go: Groups wanting scoops with picnic seating
When to visit: Early evening before peak truck lines
What to order: Ube; mango; two-scoop sundae
Insider tip: Grab a nearby picnic table and rotate through trucks between bites.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: SPARK Social offers a small surface lot and limited free street parking nearby; spots fill fast during dinner hours and events.
Dress code: Casual and comfortable—outdoor setting with picnic benches and food-truck seating.
Noise level: Lively and social—expect background music and family chatter but easy conversation outdoors.
Weekend wait: 5–10 minutes per truck or cart; may be longer during events.
Weekday lunch: Usually no wait except brief lines during UCSF lunch rush.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes – most Mitchell’s Ice Cream flavors are vegetarian-friendly.
Vegan options: Limited – rotating non-dairy sorbets or coconut-based flavors available seasonally.
Gluten-free options: Yes – most scoops are gluten-free; avoid cones if sensitive.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Yes – it’s a casual and playful setting for sharing scoops outdoors; better for low-key meetups than intimate dinners.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes – all seating at SPARK Social is first-come, first-served with plenty of picnic tables.
Is it kid-friendly? Absolutely – kids love choosing flavors and there’s open space to roam with stroller access and nearby restrooms.
Best For
Better for: Outdoor social snacking and family outings compared to sit-down dessert shops.
Skip if: You prefer indoor seating, specialty sundaes, or quieter dessert cafés.