The Ice Cream Bar
Ice cream shop · Cole Valley
815 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Highlights
Old-school soda fountain with custom sodas, boozy shakes
Old-school soda fountain with custom sodas, boozy shakes
"If you’re looking to combine drinks and dessert, a boozy milkshake is probably not the most cost-efficient way to go. But if you just want to give your afternoon a little kick, there's Ice Cream Bar. The Dublin Honey (Guinness with port and honey ice cream) is excellent, and if you can finish an entire shake in one sitting, please give yourself a pat on the back. The Cole Valley spot is set up as a retro ice cream fountain, though the ice cream flavors are modern and change seasonally—the malted peanut butter cookie is a standout." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong
"Head back in time at this classic 1930s-inspired soda fountain shop serving malts, boozy milkshakes, ice cream soda floats, and ice cream sandwiches — there are even a few vegan options, too. Check out owner Juliet Prie’s Castro location the Castro Fountain for more of that old school jukebox energy." - Paolo Bicchieri
"Paper-hat wearing “soda jerks” scoop ice cream and, for the 21+ crowd, mix boozy shakes at this retro Cole Valley establishment. Try the Dublin Honey (Guinness stout, caramelized honey ice cream, Valrhona chocolate syrup, and a float of Graham’s 10-year tawny port), or for something lighter and more refreshing, the Sunday Morning (seasonal fruit sorbet, Chandon Brut sparkling wine)." - Dianne de Guzman
"Step back in time to a 1930s style soda fountain and lunch counter where everything from the ice cream to the soda syrups to the sandwich breads are made in house. All of the ice cream flavors are worth trying, but if it’s available, every Cole Valley resident will tell you the roasted pineapple is a must order. Bonus: If you’re over 21, you’ll be happy to know Ice Cream Bar serves up boozy “remedies” as well as wine and beer." - Eater Staff
"The Cole Valley spot is set up as a retro ice cream fountain, and serves boozy milkshakes that aren’t quite strong enough to get you drunk, but will definitely give your afternoon a little kick. We like the PX Pie, with pumpkin ice cream and beer, and the Dublin Honey (Guinness with port and honey ice cream). The ice cream flavors are modern and change seasonally - the cherry, basil, and caramelized honey are all excellent." - Julia Chen
