September 8, 2009

Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream San Francisco

This Mission artisan ice cream parlor serves inventive house-made combos (think peanut butter curry, Guinness gingerbread, and cream cheese chip), plus chocolate chip cookies and brownies in a retro space.

  Mission, Food & Drink, Artisanal, Sweet Tooth

February 5, 2009

Sweetdish San Francisco

This Marina candy shop mixes the old with the new. Scoop up favorites like Gummi Bears and malted milk balls, as well as local artisanal delicacies and Mitchell’s ice cream.

  Marina, Food & Drink, Sweet Tooth

December 22, 2006

Bi-Rite Creamery San Francisco

This Mission gourmet scoop shop and bakery dishes seasonal ice creams year-round. Flavors include salted caramel, ginger, and roasted pumpkin — served in organic cones. Other treats (house-made brownies, toffee chip cookies, cakes, and pies) beg to be taken home.

  Mastro, Food & Drink, Artisanal, Organic

September 5, 2006

Ici San Francisco

This Berkeley ice cream shop is the brainchild of Chez Panisse protege Mary Canales. Everything is handmade on the premises, from the candies and cookies to the cones to the heavenly ice cream itself.

  College Avenue, Food & Drink