Best Ice Cream Restaurants in North Beach (94133)
4 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
#1
Lush Gelato
8.6
Small North Beach shop churning rich, dense gelato with a rotating board that leans seasonal and inventive. Flavors like brown butter & chocolate honeycomb and bright lemon sorbet are executed cleanly, with textures dialed to that elastic, Italian-style chew.
Must-Try Dishes:
Brown Butter & Chocolate Honeycomb, Fresh Mint Chip, Lemon Sorbet
What makes it special: Continuously changing, from-scratch gelato with standout texture.
#2
Alimento
8.1
Compact Italian market-café with a deep specialty sandwich list that reads like a roll call of North Beach favorites. Expect Italian cold cuts, mozzarella, and pesto-leaning builds assembled quickly for takeout.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Goodfella, The Speciale, The Calabrese
What makes it special: Long menu of Italian-style builds with speedy counter execution.
8.0
Long-running Wharf counter known for hot fudge sundaes made with house Belgian chocolate sauce and locally beloved ice cream. Friendly, old-school service and generous portions make it a reliable treat near the waterfront.
Must-Try Dishes:
Belgian Hot Fudge Sundae, Mango Ice Cream Cone, Halo-Halo
What makes it special: House-made Belgian hot fudge over local ice cream classics.
Worthy Picks
7.7
Build-your-own ice cream sandwiches with fresh-baked cookies or brownies and rotating ice cream flavors. It’s a crowd-pleasing, photo-ready dessert stop steps from the Wharf.
Must-Try Dishes:
Custom Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich, Brownie-Cookie Combo Sandwich, Bear Bowl (warm cookie + ice cream)
What makes it special: Made-to-order cookie sandwiches with warm-cold contrast.