Best Ice Cream Restaurants in Tenderloin (94102)
2 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
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Sweet Treats Escapes
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Quick Bites Champions
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Small-batch, from-scratch scoops served out of a compact Hayes Valley shop right off Patricia’s Green. Rotating seasonal flavors sit alongside well-executed classics, with shakes and floats for add-on indulgence.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fresh Mint Chip, German Chocolate Cake, Peach Lemon Thyme Sorbet
What makes it special: From-scratch, small-batch ice cream with thoughtful seasonal rotations.
Worthy Picks
#2
Mellis Cafe
7.6
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Sweet Treats Escapes
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Union Square–adjacent cafe with a simple ice cream program alongside bagels, sandwiches, and Turkish sweets. A practical, late-open stop for a cup or an ice cream sandwich after shopping or theater.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ice Cream Sandwich, Two-Scoop Cup (rotating flavors), One-Scoop Cup
What makes it special: Straightforward scoops and ice cream sandwiches with long hours downtown.