Best Ice Cream Restaurants in The Castro (94114)
3 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
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Petaluma-born scoop shop’s first SF outpost brings 30+ organic flavors with a thick-yet-airy texture. Locals come for creative pints and sundaes plus ample indoor/outdoor seating on 24th Street.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lemon Bar (lemon curd + shortbread), Tiramisusie, Caramel Crack
What makes it special: Organic, house-made flavors with mousse-like texture and seasonal creativity.
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Banan
8.0
Hawai‘i’s dairy-free banana-based soft-serve lands in SF (opened 2024) with build-your-own cups, bowls, and papaya boats. It’s a quick, feel-good treat with real fruit toppings and no added sugar.
Must-Try Dishes:
Papaya Boat, Chunkadelic Cup, Banana Brûlée
What makes it special: Plant-based soft-serve with no dairy or added sugar.
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7.7
Woman-owned froyo spot offering rotating yogurts, custards, and vegan soft-serve with thoughtful toppings. Self-serve format and steady lines make it a neighborhood standby after dinner on 24th.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vietnamese Coffee Froyo, Original Tart, Vanilla Custard
What makes it special: Rotating dairy, custard, and vegan soft-serve with local-leaning flavors.