San Francisco Creamery

I didn’t love that we had to sit and get full table service just to have a scoop of ice cream but the ice cream was tasty! 😋 No complaints there! More context if you’d like it 🤷🏾‍♀️: There is a traditional ice cream counter right up front if you’d like to take your ice cream to go but they don’t allow you to order there if you’d prefer to eat inside. You have to taste your ice cream at the counter and then go wait to be seated, given menus , and wait for someone to come take your order . Then you order at the table what you already knew you wanted at the counter 5-10 minutes ago! lol The place also serves pizza so I guess it’s a way to get tips & justify taking up a table that could have been used for those having full meals.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an absolutely wonderful experience at San Francisco Creamery in Walnut Creek today. They opened the restaurant two hours early just to accommodate our student group, which was incredibly generous and speaks volumes about how much they care about their community and customers. When we arrived, they had a large table ready for everyone, and everything was thoughtfully prepared. The service was truly impeccable. Nanette, who even called the owner the night before to help make this happen, took care of us and made the entire experience seamless, warm, and welcoming. Our group of NLA students felt comfortable, celebrated, and genuinely cared for throughout the visit. I also have to mention how impressive the kitchen was. I honestly do not know how the chef managed to cook so many meals at one time, with everything coming out together, fresh, hot, and absolutely delicious, all with a smile on his face. The same was true for our ice cream orders. Despite the size of our group, everything was prepared quickly and perfectly. It was incredibly impressive and showed such pride and professionalism. From the exceptional service to the delicious food and ice cream, every part of the experience exceeded expectations. We are incredibly grateful for their kindness and outstanding hospitality, and we look forward to returning. Walnut Creek is lucky to have such a special place in its community.

$6.99 for a single (giant) scoop. You get a crunchy roll cookie and water with ice chips. Perfect. I recommend coffee cookie dough (Oreo) and butter pecan. High quality ice cream.

Had a positive experience at the San Francisco Creamery in Walnut Creek. Stopped by randomly before seeing a show at the Lesher Center and it was a positive outing. Best known for their ice cream, which was good, I enjoyed the burger and fries and I ordered.

We loved our experience in that restaurant. Waitresses were very helpful to accommodate us. We were looking to have some ice cream on a day yesterday. Perfect place. They have both indoor and outdoor sitting.

Been coming here since I was a kid and it’s always delicious! Celebrated many birthdays, getting my drivers license and more here. Prices have understandably increased, but the quality is consistent and the portion sizes are generous! I like to compare one scoop to the size of a softball haha. Mine and my family’s favorite flavor is the caramel golden Oreo!

We had lunch (and ice cream) here for my mother’s birthday and had a wonderful afternoon. The food was tasty, the ice cream was delicious as always, and service was prompt and friendly. They even added a candle for my mom’s sundae — super cute. P.S. I highly recommend the coffee caramel crunch with marshmallow topping!

SF Creamery is my go-to ice cream spot without a doubt. It’s hands down the best ice cream in the Bay. The place has such a nostalgic feeling t genuinely brings back childhood memories every time I walk in. From the classic flavors to the old-school atmosphere, everything about SF Creamery feels timeless. If you’re looking for amazing ice cream and a spot that hits you right in the memories, this is the place.

I love homemade waffle cones and ice cream and San Francisco Creamery offer both. They have so many flavors and it was hard for me to choose, but I ended up with the cherry vanilla. Let me tell you, there is more cherry chunks than ice cream! It was so good. I couldn't decide on the plain waffle cone or the chocolate dipped cone so I got both. My friend grabbed a butter pecan shake and pretty much just inhaled it. A new favorite in this area. They have an ice cream challenge called "kitchen sink" which is 8 scoops of ice scream and 8 toppings! Amazing customer service. Comfortable patio seating for to go order and indoor seating for folks who would like to eat from their real menu of just not ice cream. Garage parking. Please come and create your own adventure.

Does this place need another review? Sure why not! Stopped by for dessert and reminded again why this place is a legend. The ice cream is so creamy with bits of fruit in the strawberry ice cream. We paired the sundae with hot beignets and were in heaven! Airy and crunchy with the right amount of sugar. Paired so well with the ice cream. We need to come back more often!

I took the grandkids today for ice cream. Nate had bubblegum with gummy bears. Frankly sounded horrible to me, but he loved it. Maya had her standard mint chocolate chip and she loved it too To me when I go out for ice cream it's always coffee ice cream and it was very good Now that we can walk here, I think we'll be walking here a lot

Apple pie ala mode hit the spot. We came here for dessert and everything was so good! They have it all here! Either to go or dine in. From pies to cups of ice cream, shakes, coffee and more! Good service! Very nice people. Diner type ambiance so nothing fancy. They also have regular food so it's not all dessert. Love this place!

4.2 Was pouring rain on Xmas eve and they were still open for takeout outdoor seating. The green tea, passion fruit ice creams were enjoyable. We were so happy for the wonderful desserts!

Absolutely fantastic ice cream. Normally when you see an ice cream shop that also has full meals, that's not a great sign. But San Francisco Creamery manages to nail it. The ice cream is rich and creamy, full of flavor without tasting like it's loaded with artificial sweeteners. The scoops are huge and could be a meal in and of itself. With a significant number of flavors, you'll have plenty to choose from. In an area with multiple options, San Francisco Creamy has the best ice cream you'll find in Walnut Creek - easily.

Did we attempt the Kitchen Sink challenge? No, we were too full from dinner and just wanted to share a banana split. BUT, we sure will be back one day to attempt it and hopefully conquer it. The server was so nice and gave us a couple different flavors to try and even recommended what tasted best with the ice creams we chose. I loved the old school ice cream parlor vibes but my favorite had to be the Carmel Golden Oreo ice cream, ugh so bomb. Pro tip: ask for samples & recommendations, come hungry not just wanting a lil treat, & dine in for the full experience!

It's been a minute since I've been to the San Francisco creamery. I just had a meal across the street at Dragon Arch Chinese so I needed at shake . They were open don't have a bright neon flashing sign but they were indeed OPEN. There is a pickup take out window off to the side entrance for delivery app and pick up orders which is convenient . After entering to the side for to go not dine in which is a separate entrance to the left side , the lady who helped me was super helpful and served me with a smile and loved her job. The menu is vast and has lots of yummy flavors , even a Thai flavor I noticed. Prices are affordable and not Disneyland high either . Service was quick as it was off peak time. Next time I will try the lunch food for sure. I chose the banana am strawberry and kept it simple . It was fresh but the straw made it difficult to sip on. When it got less thick then it was great. The fact that they had a MAN VS FOOD challenge here with Adam Richman back in 2009 is awesome in itself . Is called the kitchen sink challenge it costs $82. You have to finish an insane amount of ice cream and toppings within a certain time frame. Added some photos for reference

I came for the ice cream but figured I'd eat something first to soak up the sugar. I ordered the club sandwich with coleslaw, and overall, it was underwhelming. The chicken was dry, the bacon wasn't crisp, and the Texas toast felt a bit heavy for the sandwich. Personally, I prefer a lower bread-to-filling ratio when it comes to clubs. The coleslaw was okay--edible, but too heavy on the mayo for my taste. The black and tan sundae looked absolutely beautiful, but eating it was a bit of a letdown. I'm someone who really enjoys the sauce on a sundae, and both the caramel and fudge were layered underneath the ice cream. I had to scoop everything out just to get to them. The narrow glass also made the whole thing kind of messy. The ice cream itself was fine--not bad, but not especially memorable. Personally, I think Lottie's (also in Walnut Creek) or Loard's Ice Cream in Orinda are both better options. I'm rounding my 2.5 stars up to 3, mostly for presentation and the wide selection of sundaes. But overall, I left disappointed and didn't finish either item.

First of all I'm not a huge ice cream person. Not that I don't like ice cream I just have p be in the mood for it. On my way from dinner I was walking back to my car and past this creamery and decided to walk in. What caught my eye was all the variety of flavors on this big board outside. It is quite old fashion when you walk in but makes you feel like you've stepped back in time just a bit. I asked right away to the two guys behind the counter, "Do you really make all these flavors here?" "Yep!" With the biggest smile. I got a taste of a few flavors including the vegan banana one(so good) before inquiring about their favorite. I mentions before that I have to be in the mood for ice cream but not only that I am pretty boring. The most exciting flavors are only when I'm out and about. I feel adventurous I guess. Anyways, I settled on the Carmel Golden Oreo. I've never had a golden Oreo but the deliciousness in this ice cream made my taste buds dance! They give you a nice size for the price. I suggest getting the waffle cone because I got a sugar one and I thought with every lick it would roll off because the scoop was so big. Enjoy!

This is my favorite ice cream spot of all time. It's more of an old-school vibe because it's been around for a while. They have a ton of ice cream flavors and sundae options. We ordered the beignet sundae with vanilla ice cream and replace the chocolate sprinkles with rainbow and it was 10/10. Definitely will be trying other sundae options as they have a ton.

San Francisco Creamery is a community staple. I've been with my partner or friends and have enjoyed each visit. It's like a time capsule to simpler times :') While I haven't gone ALL OUT and ordered their notorious Kitchen Sink, I've been more than happy with the smaller sundaes, scoops, and shakes. Honestly splitting their old fashioned sundaes with 2-3 people was enough for me, props to the folks who can finish their crazier options ^_^;; The one thing I'd note is that the service is inconsistent, sometimes fast and attentive, other times mind-boggling slow. And the shop itself has seen better days, I feel it's always a bit sticky and humid lol (perhaps the natural climate of an ice cream shop???)

We have been coming here for years when I was kid. It was the go to spot for after basketball games and it would never miss. The menu has shrunk a little bit and the portions have gotten a bit smaller but it still was great regardless. The staff is super friendly and there is a bit of everything for everyone. Would come back and we also like to get pints of ice cream because they are the best in town and honestly best we have ever had.

Stopped by for an ice cream cone on a hot day. Service is excellent. The ice cream is average at best. Didn't seem like it was house made.

Good ice cream and excellent staff! We had dinner at Galpao and wanted ice cream so we headed around the corner and fiund this place. The name intrigued us as we are avid Mitchell's ice cream goers in SF - the best ice cream in the world! We stopped in and got in the take out line. There wasn't a lot of flavors to choose from, like Mitchells but they make their own ice cream. They had mango and ube, apple pie, and various others. They have junior scoops and single scoops - I opted for Ube and apple pie - 2 single scoops in a waffle cone. The size was monstruous- I should have listened to our server, Christian, who was super friendly, funny and chill! But my ego got to me. OK on to the ice cream- the flavirs were excellent. Not as creamy as Mitchell's, in fact sort of play-do-ee. But tasted really good. The apple pie was awesome, pie crust integrated with small spple pieces throughout- was good. The only issue I had was i detected a food-coloring taste- which was a little weird. I don't know why. Almost like colored cake frosting where u detect the dye in the food coloring. But it wasn't enough to deter me. Not Mitchell's but very good, hence the 4 stars. We saw other treats being made which looked promising - a bengeit sunday topped with whip cream - man look out. They had food as well. Next time we will try the food. Thanks to Christian for being entertaining! Go try it out.

Service was great very helpful and fun. Ice cream was really good. Apple pie ice cream was a hit! Could have used a bit more apple but otherwise really good! Ube was fresh and yummy. The mango was so good!! Cookies and cream was a hit. Please was busy for the restaurant but no wait for the ice cream. Would come back.

Had a positive experience at the San Francisco Creamery in Walnut Creek. Stopped by randomly before seeing a show at the Lesher Center and it was a positive outing. Best known for their ice cream, which was good, I enjoyed the burger and fries and I ordered.

Omg is the ice cream amazing here! The chocolate peanut butter maybe the best ice cream I've ever had. It was chock full of peanuts, chocolate pieces and peanut butter. Zane was an awesome ice cream server!

Handmade ice cream, made daily! They have a lot of flavors so it was hard to choose, some flavors only differ by one ingredient (I.e. the chocolate lovers dream and brownie batter are the same but one has chips and one has brownie pieces). Not all flavors are on display, but you can still ask to taste flavors you see on the menu. The ice cream bar is right at the entrance - you can order and sit outside. They also have an indoor eating area, but I believe it's only if you're eating at their restaurant. Service was a bit slammed at the ice cream bar as it seemed they were fulfilling online orders and in-person orders. However, the employees working were happy to answer my questions and worked quickly. Seems to be a family friendly place, lots of kids around and perfectly situated in downtown.

Came here because it's a popular ice cream place and I wanted to try it. They have to area - one for take out and one for dine in. I'd kind of gives Fenton's vibe in Oakland. The flavors and assortment are plentiful both classic and unique. I don't think it's as creamy as baskin Robbin's or Fenton's. I tried a junior in a cup with 2 flavor - snicked doodle and cake mix. The flavors were all light but good. I want to go back and try the sundaes and larger items. Prices are higher than baskin Robbin's. A junior here is $6 and single is $7. For junior you can mix 2 flavors.

We have been blessed to celebrate family occasions here for many years... the ice cream is iconic as we always get the kitchen sink as a treat... we have never finished it as a family, but this time we started with dessert first and we finished it! We had eight ice cream choices, and eight toppings and the scoops were large, the taste was incredible and we had so much fun with sharing it as a family.... Note other people have completed this feat by themselves and earned ice cream for a year... We are not those talented people! We are honored to feel like family and the service is attentive every time! We had the chili cheese fries... yummy! We followed with the Hawaiian and Angry Bird pizzas. We will continue to stop for ice cream and celebrate with the kitchen sink! Love this experience!

Came here while visiting the area and had some fantastic ice cream. They have plenty of fresh and different ice cream flavors that you can have straight up, in a milk shake, or sunday. I personally like the cherry jubilee, brookies and cream, and the chocolate chip cookie dough. The OMG was also yummy. The place isn't cheap but the ice cream is worth it, they also let you sample as many as you want. Service was fast, even with a line, and everyone was friendly. We didn't eat there, but it has an old school diner vibe with booths and stools.

San Francisco Creamery Co., Walnut Creek: 2024 Jul 30 (4) The story behind The San Francisco Creamery Company: It began around 30's and 40's. They make their own ice cream, hot fudge, chocolate syrup, caramel and butterscotch... the old-fashioned way. Some of the flavours look exotic. We tried several different flavours - and enjoyed most of them. The ice-cream tasted in close match to their descriptions. The pricing is a tad high - but, this could be due to their location. Overall, this is a 'must' visit joint if you're in the area. We gave this a 4.

I am beyond annoyed & grossed out We came here because shake shack said they did not have any shakes so we decided to come here. We ordered two shakes! One Ube One Thai tea. My partner did not like the ube one. It was waaay to sweet from how ube ice cream usually taste. My Thai tea shake I almost spit out because drinking it I started to feel like sand was in my mouth. I looked at the bottom of my cup and it was just black pieces on the bottom. I couldn't get the gritty feeling out of my mouth. So beyond annoyed and grossed out I don't even know what that is. I've ordered the Thai tea vanilla bean before and it didn't have a gross gritty sand feeling.

This review is only regarding their ice cream. They have a pretty wide variety of flavors. I got to try the mango peach sorbet which was actually good. However, I decided to get a "split scoop" of the regular mango and green tea. I got the junior size and it was still satisfying enough. In terms of taste, I have had better mango and green tea ice cream but it wasn't bad. I feel like the star flavor of the show was the golden caramel oreo (which my partner got). It has vanilla bean with caramel and obviously golden oreos. There was a few tables outside to sit and enjoy our ice cream, otherwise no seating inside unless you want to dine in. Server was nice and helpful too. No line at all on a Saturday after lunch on a sunny winter day.

Still have great flavors of ice cream and attentive servers. But the grilled crab sandwich was disappointing. The good part was that it is Real Crab and not surimi/fake but the sourdough bread was the thin square loaf kind not the SF real sourdough oval loaf and ended up kind of soggy.The menu said lettuce but there was none and the cheese melt was lost in it. I think I may be rembering Fentons as the prime example. This was No Kings Saturday and after 1pm. Not that busy.

Unfriendly, unaccommodating, rude owners and not family-friendly. Won't be back. Stopped by on a hot day with my family. Ordered ice cream and an expensive sundae, but when my 9-year-old son came in to sit with us due to heat outside, the owner, Nenette, rudely told us and him to leave--even though the place was empty.

This establishment has good food and is an enjoyable place to visit but I quit doing business in Walnut Creek a few years ago. The street parking situation is ridiculous. The City farms the payment system for parking violations to Southern California and it is almost impossible to contest a ticket. Be sure to pay the meter on Sunday.

Excellent flavors, great portions. Also, one of the few places where you can have your ice cream sitting at a table.

I went there multiple times with my daughter whenever we have mom and daughter day! Even though that the name calls for ice cream, the food there is good too! The girls who always serves us, is very nice and fast! And patient!!

Back for another delicious Coffee Cookie Shake! I was at the Apple Store about 5 blocks away and decided it was worth walking in 85 degree heat just to have another Coffee Cookie Shake! ;)

This ice cream place has a lot of flavors to try from. we tried the mango, vanilla, mint, cookie, coffee, and chocolate brownie. The flavors were really nice and the ice cream was also delicious. We paid around 40 something for two of these Sundays. I think that they could add more brownie to the Sunday and the ratio was a little off, but the taste was good and one Sunday is enough for five people because its really heavy and sweet. I think they could also improve on the service.

Awesome place to cool off in the heat of summer. We visited some family near the SF area and we decided to bring the kids to this place based on recommendations. The kids totally loved the ice cream. This place also serves food. Service was polite and quick. Recommended for a tasty treat with kids! Overall 4.5!

Service was great food was great and ambience was great like an old time ice cream parlour. Tough to find parking on a Saturday, but worth the walk.

I have to give San Francisco Creamery 5 stars for creating the Kitchen Sink Challenge, which my friend attempted and was one of the most entertaining things to watch. The challenge is to eat the entire sundae with 8 scoops of ice cream, 8 toppings, nuts, whipped cream, and cherries within 30 minutes. If you succeed, it's free AND you get free ice cream for a whole year. Otherwise, you have to pay $75.95 in addition to feeling sick hahaha. My friend said the ice cream was super creamy and had great flavor -- it seemed like he truly did enjoy the ice cream (until he didn't lol). This place also has amazing curly fries if you want something savory. They remind me of the perfect ones you can find at bowling alleys!

This place is so fun! Lots of menu options but the ice cream with a side of a brownie was 10/10. We will Be back!

Our family stopped by for some sweet treats on a hot day. We did have a rather large party compared to other diners so we understood there would be a wait. Unfortunately there was a restaurant with many diners and only one server. Poor staffing decision on the management. We landed up just ordering from the window as the server/hostess/food runner could barely attend to all her tables let alone our party. The gentleman at the window was great. He was very knowledgeable of the products they offered and flavors. The ice cream is average. Numerous other ice cream shops in town that offer way better service and better sweet treats.

SF Creamery located in Walnut Creek is an awesome way to satisfy cravings for the SF Fisherman's Warf / Ghirardelli's ice cream ambiance and food without making the long drive over the bay bridge. The food is really good quality too. In terms of savory food, I highly recommend their crab sandwich. It is very well executed- it's not everyday you find a good crab sandwich like this. Another hidden gem is their beignets. Honestly they put most local southern themed restaurants to shame when it comes to these beignets - they come out hot, crispy on the outside and soft layers on the inside. My kids often ask for them specifically! Then theres the delicious banana split. Honestly their jr size is already big enough for me and the two kids to share! So it is a good value even without coupons. On Facebook they often have bogo offers for their sandwiches or ice creams so you can come with a group for a really great deal. The location also makes for a great pre or post Lesher Arts Center show meal. We will definitely be back for more!

Enjoy their ice cream, but very unhappy that they will not take a same-day reservation for our group of six. Just don't understand this- very unhappy with this lack of customer service.

I dropped my ice cream right outside because I was singing a song and got carried away. I also had it on video so I go back in there and I say hey I drop my ice cream. Here's the video proof that I dropped it on the floor they made me pay for a free scoop. I have worked in an ice cream shop for over a year and a half and never once have I charged a customer if they drop their ice cream on the floor it's an honest mistake. We should be spreading love not trying to make money off of sad things that happen. The manager was extremely rude and was saying it was my fault it dropped, but it was just the scoop that fell not the cone, because they didn't press the ice cream into the cone! Things like this upset me because children could have easily had this kind of thing happen and i don't think it's fair to charge them again for a product that wasn't produced correctly.

I asked for peanut butter chocolate ice cream. They served chocolate ice cream with peanuts and argued with me that that is what peanut butter ice cream is. Never coming back

The dining area is not as glamorous or spacious as I had imagined. Regardless, the black and tan is delicious and the banana split jr is not too bad either! Will swing by when in the area and the downtown area is fun to walk around too!

This place has good ice cream and that's about it. To the business owner it's a bad idea to harass your guests if they have takeout order ice cream and they sit indoors to eat. I was there at 10 PM at night got cold outside and we decided to sit inside and eat to get harassed by five employees within 10 minutes telling us we have to leave because this was takeout and not indoor ice cream. I was told by manager that it's a tax issue or something like that but this is the first time I heard it. I've been to plenty of restaurants where I've said takeout and I sat inside the restaurant to eat. I would not come back or recommend anyone to go here because of this experience .

They have pizza now! The Detroit, pepperoni, and chicken bacon ranch was our favorite. The crust was so fresh, like French bread out of the oven with just the right amount of crunch! Bravo! Coming here for my pizzas from now on.

Ok I was told that they now have Pizza on the menu, so me and the wife made a trip from Hayward to Walnut Creek to try it. And man it was the best and now my favorite Bay Area pizza and its made in a freaking Ice Creamery lol. I spoke with owner and he mentioned everything is made on the spot and you could tell.

Worst customer service in Downtown WC, I've been here a few times to place orders to go and not even a greeting, they ask questions in a very rude manner. I kept going back bc I like the milkshakes but not anymore, not worth it. I do not recommend this place.

We got lucky there wasn't a wait and received our ice cream quickly. Priced decently. Overall the place was clean. Will definitely be coming back.

Hey! Why does your UBE ice cream taste like. Butterscotch !? If you don't believe me, taste it yourself. Try it. But before you do, close your eyes and then take a spoon of the fake UBE ice cream and taste it (with eyes closed). Now tell me, is that UBE or Butterscotch !? Please don't serve fake UBE. Ty

We were looking for a dessert spot after lunch and stumbled here. They have a lot of ice cream choices to choose from! We got a warm & toasty brownie sundae with toasted almond, rocky road, and vanilla ice cream. The ice cream was good and creamy! We opted not to get the fudge syrup. My biggest complaint is that we paid rough $17 for this and the brownie was so small. It was thin and about half of the container. I would imagine that if brownie is in the title of the item, it would at least fit under each scoop of ice cream. That was a disappointment-- if I would've known it was going to be so small I would have just gotten a single scoop and added a brownie and save my money.