San Francisco’s Hometown Creamery

very disappointing experience. the texture of the ice cream was very grainy and creamy how it should be. the flavors were fine, but nothing special and there are few options. there are grocery stores with higher quality ice cream. my recommendation is to walk a few blocks and go to salt and straw. would not come back.

The flavours are all super yummy, well balanced, and clearly use good quality ingredients. I am in love with the mint chip with REAL spearmint. If you are someone who appreciates minimalism and a great product--this is your icecream shop. Also very close to the Hayes Valley park with all the doggos, coffee shop, and funny outdoor gym :D

the chocolate sorbet was unreal 😋😋 it was so fresh and rich, highly recommended!!

Excellent ice cream. The chocolate sorbet was robust and powerful in flavor, creamy in texture. I loved the natural mint flavor as well. I also tried the blueberry and lemon bar, which was a lovely combination. Prices are very reasonable compared to other artisanal ice creams.

Allergen/gluten free/celiac safe ice cream! All allergens are clearly labeled on the menu and they will scoop your ice cream from a fresh container in the back. They seem really knowledgeable about allergens because I didn’t have to ask for any of this info or procedures - it’s just their stated policy!

A decent spot for ice cream. It is a bit of the sweet and light side so it depends on your mood if you will like it. Still, it is a high quality ice cream and they have some creative flavors like mango & sticky rice. The dark chocolate flavor though is the real deal. It is deep, rich and satisfying. Sounds a bit contradictory to the light nature but it somehow has both qualities. The shopkeeper is attentive and friendly. Come enjoy it when you crave for ice cream!

Chocolate sorbet and mint chip are amazing, and the new seasonal flavor, Tea Time, is absolutely incredible. The only downside is that it’s seasonal—I wish it were permanent!

This is an excellent place to get some ice cream 🍦 if you are in the mood for a frozen treat on a hot day like today. The mint chip ice cream I had here really hit the spot. I may come back here again sometime. 5 stars

very nice lady who let us sample anything and ensured we didn't need to buy anything despite being able to sample literally anything. they have ice cream flights! not many flavors to choose from which can be good or bad -- i have decision paralysis so i err on the side of this being a good thing. we got a flight to share. flight of five for four after dinner was the perfect amount.

Great location and service I'm only knocking down a star because my ice cream had some ice crystals in it and that was an unpleasant crunchy surprise

TLDR: Not only does this location of San Francisco's Hometown Creamery infrequently have a long wait, but their flavors are rich, creamy, inventive, timely and I can truly taste that they're freshly made. Oh, and their waffle cones are damn tasty!! (Not at all stale!) Grab a cone, bowl, or flight(!) then pull up a chair around the corner (Proxy) or a park bench out the door and to your right (in Patricia's Green, watch for sneaky, ice cream loving doggos xD). Longer: My first experience with SFHC was at their location near GGP (Irving & 9th), late-2018, after a dinner nearby. I was hooked by a limited edition mashup of salty, crunchy, chocolatey, peanutty deliciousness. I didn't live all that close to SFHC from 2018-2022, but would stop in when in the Sunset, always sampling the limited editions, but more than half the time opting for classics. FYI: their mint chocolate chip is the best MCC I've ever had; I don't usually like mint chocolate chip, but my sister does, resulting in many samplings to ensure she wasn't being poisoned ;), and SFHC's version tastes so bright -- can truly taste the real, fresh ingredients. Racking my brain right now, I cannot recall the name of that first flavor I tried, but I can recall my last visit: Split scoop horchata and chocolate in a waffle cone. The dark, rich chocolate perfectly balanced the lighter cinnamon+rice+almond. So yum! I don't usually get a waffle cone, but BF ordered his and it looked SO good, I had to join. In a past life, I worked one short summer in an ice cream shop, made a lot of waffle cones... this was the best waffle cone I've ever had! (I loved the cone so much, I got a waffle cone our next visit to S&S -- imagine my horror when that cone was stale with blah flavor). There are a few seats inside, but it's very bare bones. Surprise, you're in a literal shipping container. I appreciate SFHC focuses on the ice cream, and not being instagram/tickytocky photogenic. Why stand in an hour long line for overly sugary ice cream when you have this gem of a hometown creamery literally one block away?

Great location right off of Patricia's Green in the heart of Hayes Valley. Is that the heart of the city too? There's 1 tiny table outside but you should take your ice cream and sit in the park that's right there! Service is great and handled a large crowd well. I tried a few flavors but knew what I wanted. They have large hearty scoops and both the ice cream and the cone had good texture, consistency, and flavor. The ice cream had pistachios and fruit chunks and was so rich and creamy and flavorful! I will be back to this SF treasure.

The ice cream was pretty good with different handcrafted flavors. There weren't too many fruity flavors though. We got a chocolate cone, a bunny stripes, and one with cinnamon. And they were the smallest size for about $20. Everything was pretty good but honestly the cones were pretty small for the price we paid. Overall the ice cream was fine but it wasn't the best for your money.

We bought the ice cream flight and all the flavors were superb! I loved the "queer" and strawberry flavors. They have a small and fine tuned menu that you can try practically all of them in the flight. I wish I would've tried the mint. Next time

We loved our experience here. We got to try four different flavors before deciding, and then we went for a double smidget size with fresh strawberry, lavender cheesecake with graham crackers, and it was fabulous to sit on the bench in the sun and eat it with my younger daughter and chat

The ice cream u had here is really good. The mint chocolate chip ice cream I had is an excellent dessert to have on a hot day like today. I can't believe I have not heard about this place before now. The service was friendly and the ambience was great for a little ice cream place. 5 stars

Just had the smidge scoops of vanilla and horchata. Delicious!! High quality ingredients shine through this ice cream. The flavors of horchata and the vanilla ice cream were top notch. Service was great too. Great job! Will be back!

Fresh and flavorful ice cream! My fav is fresh mint chip where you can actually taste real mint and not the fake stuff. I find that the double scoop of just a smidge satisfies my sweet tooth. The shop itself is cozy and intimate located right by the park where you can people and dog watch. Staff also friendly: Let them know if you have allergies (nut etc) and they will scoop from barrels inside to avoid cross contamination.

Hot contender for best mint chocolate chip scoop in SF. The mint flavor is bright and tastes exactly like fresh mint leaves. The chocolate chips are large and chocolatey vs being more bittersweet. Hometown also makes excellent waffle cones fresh on the premises.

Cute little ice cream shop that offers classic and unique flavors. Service was super friendly and offered me a few samples before deciding on the Schwarz Walder Eis- chocolate ice cream with black forest cake and cherry ribbon. Tasted like an elevated version of the Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia! So fun and delicious, I'd come back in a heartbeat.

Before even the ice cream, want to address 2 things: 1) I respect so much that their spoons are metal! It's something I've seen a bit more recently and I just really respect when businesses improve in small ways like that. Secondly, love all the attention to allergens! I don't have scary allergies but I know many folks who do, and this kind of allergy-friendly atmosphere I felt was very sweet. :) The ice cream was quite good- I got Madagascar vanilla with rainbow sprinkles, and a friend got the peanut butter one. We sampled their rotating flavors and they were delicious- highly recommend black sesame. Also given the number of $$$ on Apple Maps, we thought this place would be much more expensive per scoop. Thanks for a tasty treat, SF Hometown Creamery!

Looking for an ice cream place one night while we were vacationing in San Francisco we found the San Francisco creamery and headed that way. It's a little off the beaten path and the directions to get there can be a bit confusing based on the way the street splits. Once we arrived, there is plenty of street parking. The shop was small with very limited seats inside and two tables for two outside. Luckily, there was only one group there when we arrived and one group that came while we were enjoying our ice cream. I could see on the weekends though, or during warmer weather, it being very difficult to find a spot so plan on getting your ice cream as a walking treat. The ice cream itself was delicious. All is made on site. We got the rocky road, peanut butter fudge and a rotating flavor, finnegans wake cake. The group's favorite was the peanut butter fudge. The Finnegan wake cake was good but flavors described were lighter, more subtle than I was hoping for. It tasted more like a sweet cream than an Irish cream and stout cake mix. Overall pretty tasty ice cream and I can see it being a favorite of many locals. I don't know if I'd go out of my way for it again but it was good to try.

It's a nice setup and unique shop, the lady who assisted us was very nice. She gave us samples and very patient with us when we're still decided on the flavors. Ice cream was flavorful but very sweet (hence 4 stars). We tried the vanilla and lemon poppy seed. I absolutely love the lemon poppy! but I couldn't eat more than half of my scoop because it was overwhelmingly sweet for me. Good snacks before the evening outdoor movie.

This is a small shipping container filled with treats. My taste buds were thrilled by all the flavors. I tasted a few and settled for vegan chocolate with sprinkles. The music made me stick around and I loved the art on the wall. Stay and enjoy your ice cream. What's the rush? You deserve this treat.

Cute little container for icecream and other treats! Great prices too. We got the vegan sorbet (peach lemon thyme) and strawberry balsamic and both of the flavours were FRESH and fantastic tasting. Amazing treat for a hot sunny day which it was.

great place to grab ice cream with the family or a post date dessert. love the blend of standard and unique flavors.

Went for Dessert Food - 5/5. They have very unique flavor options here! I was curious about the khao niao mamuang, wondering how much of the mango sticky rice essence they could really capture in an ice cream form. Visually, it wasn't very impressive but the taste was phenomenal! The mango and coconut flavors were prevalent in the ice cream while maintaining a not-too-sweet level of sugar. Bits of rice gave it a chewy bite that made it even more true to its name. Surprisingly, the rice maintained their texture despite being cold. Excellent technique! Service - 4/5. Fast and courteous service. Value - 5/5. Prices are reasonable with a single scoop being $5. Portions are normal but the unique flavors are what really makes it worth the experience. Parking - Street (Metered)

We got ice cream from Hometown Creamery's truck at Scare Grove 2023. The staff was really nice. Samples allowed. About $17 for two singles with rainbow sprinkles. * Gingerpear sorbet - 3 stars I tried this and was impressed at the texture, very smooth & creamy for a sorbet. However the flavor was mostly pear, and I didn't get any of the sharpness/spice from ginger. This should really just be a pear sorbet. * Black Forest Cake - 5 stars I was very impressed with this. It's got an intense dark chocolate flavor, and there seemed to be cherries inside (I got a few bits of cherry skin). My daughter chose this and even she liked it. * Madagascar vanilla - 4 stars Good, pretty standard. * Rainbow sprinkles - 4.5 stars I wouldn't normally separately review sprinkles, but I definitely noticed how long these lasted and stayed crunchy! Usually 20 minutes in, the sprinkles have just melted into the ice cream and are indistinguishable texture-wise. For these, they were still super crunchy 20 minutes in. I was impressed!

Both locations are wonderful. Either 9th Ave or here in Hayes Valley. The staff is always friendly and helpful. The sun and blue sky compliment the storefront. The start of the show is the Fresh seasonal flavors on their menu. I usually go with the mint but I will admit they offer a rose IceCream that is

Best ice cream ever! Would recommend love Madagascar vanilla! Has so much flavor! And my favorite ice cream flavor is Chocolate this vanilla ice cream is better than all the chocolate ice cream ever tasted !!

Really cute and small shop in the heart of SF. Super easy to grab a quick cup with some toppings. The quality of the ice cream was super creamy and rich! The shop was really clean and the employees were really nice and attentive.

Been meaning to stop by for so long and glad I finally did. It was so cute. Got the smidge sized ice cream in a cup, perfect little tasting size.This place is small and cute and has good, high quality seasonal flavors.

I recently went to San Francisco's Hometown Creamery. They have an amazing innovative and tasty vegan option. I went with the Khao Niao Mamuang aka Thai Coconut mango sticky rice with a coconut base. It hit the spot now that Summer is officially here. Recommended! Wish they had a brick and mortar in the Mission. Summer is here so to beat the heat get some vegan ice cream on in the warmer months.

Michael at the Hayes Valley location was super nice and friendly to me. He gave me his opinion on the best flavor of ice cream for pie and it was super helpful. Loved talking to him and getting to know him!

Best ice cream in the world this is 100 times better than your average vanilla ice cream. The one time I tried. I was heartbroken when I finished it.

Good ice cream. Although the selection is not as extensive as other ice cream shops, you will find something that satisfies your sweet tooth.

I had higher hopes for this ice cream. I got two small scoops one of Dulce de Leche and one of Vanilla and very quickly it was obvious to me that it wasn't good. It was ok but not worth the trek. The ice cream was just very mild tasting. Not very refreshing or much depth. The cone or the cookie weren't even particularly good. Like when things are more sweet than tasty? I'm sad to say it was just an overall disappointing visit. I got half way when I was just eating it because I bought it. And even then I didn't finish anything. Though the ambience and staff were really nice.

I love that they have flavors on rotations, but they just didn't do it for me this time. Got the Horchata flavor today. I liked that the texture was smooth and a little lighter - not as fatty as some of the other flavors. I only got a smidge but by the end it was too sweet and too spiced (cinnamon). Probably because it didn't have that heavy creamy mouthfeel to counteract the flavors. I also tried the Thai coconut mango sticky rice flavor, which I thought was going to be a favorite. however the flavor was too mild. Also the sticky rice bit I believe was actually grains of sticky rice, which in the cold ice cream tasted really hard. It would have been better with really soft mochi which would have stayed soft and sticky.

Good ice cream, excellent service, and plenty of seating! I wholeheartedly enjoyed my experience here. The flavor options were all unique. Super enjoyed that they use multi-use spoons for the free samples of flavors.

bro this place is so mf good for a good ass price. man id lick the tubs CLEAN if i could

I was in the Hayes area to get pizza and was in the mood for some good dessert nearby. When I saw San Francisco's Hometown Creamery pop up within walking distance, I really wanted to give it a try! I definitely heard of this place at other locations so was curious how this place stands. It's definitely in a nice area and had a cozy small feel to it. We got the try a lot of their samples which was really nice. I was really surprised with the Haroset, which was cinnamon type of ice cream with apples, walnuts, dates, and red wine which did work. So I decided to get a double smidge of that and vanilla in a waffle cone to get smaller amounts. In fact the waffle cone was smaller for the smidges, which was nice but I don't know if the price of the waffle cone changed. It started off tasting well, but as I ate it, I could taste the ice cream taste more watery. It felt like it wasn't that creamy like quality ice cream was supposed to be. After eating half, I couldn't really find myself enjoying it because it tasted so watered down. The flavors were great, but maybe the ratio of the cream to water was off? Maybe this was a one off experience and I have to try it again, but I definitely had ice cream at other places that tasted better. It has potential for the flavors, so if the ice cream is made creamier and not watered down, I think they would have better ice cream.

It was exciting, and dangerous, that my husband's favorite ice cream in the city opened up nearby Hayes Valley! He loves the peanut butter fudge and I usually get whatever dairy free flavor they have on rotation at the time. I love how they have the smidge size scoop so you don't feel so guilty eating ice cream often. You can even do a double smidge if you want more than one flavor! Staff are very nice and offer samples to help you choose. I only wish they rotate their dairy free choices more often! Recently, with their usual chocolate sorbet, it's mostly been another sorbet, which I'm not too fond of, or their version of Thai-style sticky rice and mango ice cream that's been okay. I really want to come often to get a smidge, but I end up having to get my full of more decadent vegan ice cream at Salt & Straw down the street. Please get more creative with your vegan flavors as you do your dairy flavors!

Convenient location! Right in the middle of Patricia Green, it's a great spot to grab a snack and then hang outside if the weather is nice. We got a double scoop to share, with carrot cake and weekday breakfast, both of which were interesting! It was a bit sweet for my taste, and it cost $6.95!

Unique delicious flavors - never disappoints. This is our go to dessert every weekend. Highly recommend!

My favorite ice cream!! Without a doubt. Ok. Love the flavors the fact once you have discovered this brand you will find them tucked away in lots of local stores the sell it. Go to the website and find them. It's worth it.

Quick service and nice to get to try different samples. I got the chocolate sorbet and ménage a trois double smidge and was scrumptious. They have interesting flavors and is perfect for a nice sunny day out in the city. Prices are decent and like that they have a few flavor on rotation so that you can keep it interesting. They also sell some drinks like milkshakes and tea but I didn't get to try it. Will come back again!

This ice cream establishment is created by two brothers in San Francisco. This location, small but mighty, is in Hayes Valley. The other location, the flagship, is in Inner Sunset. The founders are Adar and Saadi Halil. Adar is a USF Law graduate. Saadi is a musician and artist. Inside is compact with the register up front. There is this mini outside patio area you can only get to by going inside the store, but is kind of useless considering you can have ice cream out in Hayes Valley. There is more wiggle room without the outdoor standing area. Also, the place was clean and tidy. Lastly, the staff were friendly to us. There were two vegan, non-dairy options. I opted for both of those options and they were so creamy and really tasty. I hope they can have more vegan flavors in the future. It was my first time here and I liked it. I would recommend checking this place out.

SF's hometown creamery used to be smitten ice cream. There's a handful of seats inside which are nice. The staff were pretty nice and we were able to try different flavors. The flavors on rotation were tea time (earl grey) and a mango sticky rice. The flavors were delicious however the mint really caught my tongue. It's not artificial and the flavor of real mint from the mint plant is prominent. They also had complimentary samples of their waffle cone. Highly recommend!

My friends and I decided to get a sweet treat on a hot sf day. Michael welcomed us with upbeat energy and offered us lots of samples. I ended up having the best mint chip ice cream I've ever tasted (actually tasted like real mint, not artificial)

The white chocolate rose ice cream is out of this world! addictive! Family run and homemade ice cream by a super sweet family! Highly recommend

Very solid ice cream spot located in Hayes Valley. It's in a convenient location with lots of cute shops and restaurants nearby. Tried their peanut butter chocolate fudge ice cream which was so creamy and delicious. Would definitely come back!

Amazing local ice cream place. They have 4 flavors which stay the same (the mint is great) and 4 which are change around, so you can always be delightfully surprised. The person behind the counter was very nice. Definitely worth getting a cone. Also check out the location in the Inner Sunset as well.

Came in for our first time and wanted to try a couple flavors before we committed to one. Was told no samples after 9pm and it was 8:55! Poor customer service and an unfortunate first and last time visit.

Found this ice cream gem on Yelp. We had the fresh mint flavor - and it was delicious : Full of mint flavor, and real dark chocolate pieces. So glad we came here, refreshing on a warm SF day!

Best ice cream period. Highly recommend the chocolate peanut butter swirl. Love this place!

Best ice cream in the city. Lots of Jewish flavors which is so special and unique, like sufghanyot (jelly donut) and charoset (spiced apples with cinnamon). Staff are so friendly and nice and the space inside is so cute! One of my favorite spots.

Their red bean ice cream is phenomenal!! Their ice cream is sold at Toy Boat by Jane in Inner Richmond. Highly recommend!