Best Ice Cream Restaurants in Inner Richmond (94118)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Toy Boat by Jane
Classic sundaes and local scoops in a preserved Clement Street icon.
Notable Picks
8.3
Vibes:
Sweet Treats Escapes
Family Friendly Favorites
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Quick Bites Champions
Revived neighborhood scoop shop serving sundaes, shakes, and locally sourced ice cream in a nostalgic, toy-lined room. Lines move steadily and portions are generous for the price.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic hot fudge sundae, Cookie crumble shake, Double Rainbow scoop + waffle cone
What makes it special: Classic sundaes and local scoops in a preserved Clement Street icon.
8.1
Tiny Japanese dessert bar known for thick matcha and black sesame soft serve, parfaits, and affogatos. Not too sweet and meticulously whisked, it’s a go-to after Clement dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Matcha soft serve parfait, Black sesame–vanilla swirl cone, Matcha affogato
What makes it special: Ceremonial-leaning matcha soft serve with focused Japanese flavors.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Long-running Clement Street counter for Japanese-style crepes with ice cream and late hours. Crisp-edged crepes and straightforward soft-serve builds keep it a student favorite.
Must-Try Dishes:
Strawberry Nutella crepe with vanilla ice cream, Green tea soft-serve crepe, Banana caramel sundae crepe
What makes it special: Late-night crepes folded around ice cream and fruit.
Mobile soft-serve stand parked along the car-free JFK Promenade on sunny weekends. Simple cones, snow cones, and frozen drinks make it a fun park detour.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vanilla-chocolate swirl cone, Dipped soft-serve cone, Snow cone with natural syrups
What makes it special: Park-side soft-serve with walk-up convenience on JFK Promenade.