Any insider tips for Somisomi?

Ask for filling-in-cone first to keep the soft serve from dripping.

What should I order at Somisomi?

Ube-milk swirl; custard taiyaki; black sesame

When should I visit Somisomi?

Late afternoon; lines ease between events

Who should go to Somisomi?

Soft-serve fans chasing customizable cones

Any insider tips for Mr. Nova’s Ice Cream Cart (at SPARK Social SF)?

Grab a nearby picnic table and rotate through trucks between bites.

When should I visit Mr. Nova’s Ice Cream Cart (at SPARK Social SF)?

Early evening before peak truck lines

Who should go to Mr. Nova’s Ice Cream Cart (at SPARK Social SF)?

Groups wanting scoops with picnic seating

Any insider tips for Treats By The Bay (at SPARK Social SF)?

On busy nights, order while a friend claims a table—pickup is fast.

What should I order at Treats By The Bay (at SPARK Social SF)?

Coffee-vanilla swirl; pineapple whip; vanilla cone

When should I visit Treats By The Bay (at SPARK Social SF)?

After 5pm on event days; earlier for shortest waits

Who should go to Treats By The Bay (at SPARK Social SF)?

Families and budget-minded dessert seekers

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Notable Picks

#1 Somisomi

8.3

$ Mission Bay

Vibes: Sweet Treats Escapes Quick Bites Champions Instagram Worthy Wonders Family Friendly Favorites

Korean-style soft serve and taiyaki converge in customizable "ah-boong" cones with fillings like custard or red bean and swirls from ube to milk. Locals hit this Mission Bay shop for clean execution, fast lines, and photo-worthy cones after campus or ballpark events.

Must-Try Dishes: Ube & milk swirl in taiyaki cone, Custard-filled taiyaki + soft serve, Black sesame soft serve

What makes it special: Taiyaki fish-shaped cones topped with ultra-smooth Korean soft serve.

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#2 Mr. Nova’s Ice Cream Cart (at SPARK Social SF)

8.3

$ SPARK Social (Mission Bay)

Vibes: Food Hall Frenzy Outdoor Dining Oasis Sweet Treats Escapes Family Friendly Favorites

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

What makes it special: Small cart serving beloved Mitchell’s flavors in the food-truck park.

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Worthy Picks

#3 Treats By The Bay (at SPARK Social SF)

7.7

$ SPARK Social (Mission Bay)

Vibes: Food Hall Frenzy Quick Bites Champions Sweet Treats Escapes Outdoor Dining Oasis

Soft-serve stand at SPARK Social known for vanilla, Vietnamese coffee-vanilla swirl, and pineapple whip. Quick, affordable cones for kids and event nights with zero fuss.

Must-Try Dishes: Vietnamese coffee–vanilla swirl, Pineapple whip, Classic vanilla cone

What makes it special: Straightforward soft-serve with fun flavors inside a lively truck park.

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