SF Bay Area, CA
For Ice Cream in SF Bay Area, the local food press points to Humphry Slocombe, Mitchell's Ice Cream, and Milkbomb Ice Cream. Picks from The Infatuation, updated June 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated June 2026.
Humphry Slocombe · Embarcadero
The Infatuation. Creative flavors like Secret Breakfast (bourbon ice cream with corn flakes) at the Ferry Building.
Mitchell's Ice Cream · Mission
The Infatuation. a quintessentially San Francisco scoop shop operating since 1953, famed for ube and tropical flavors.
Milkbomb Ice Cream · Potrero Hill
The Infatuation. The Milkbomb Sandwich pairs their ice cream with a glazed donut bun.
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