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Swensen's Ice Cream

1999 Hyde St
San Francisco, CA 94109-2040
Phone: (415) 775-6818
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended
12 Reviews |  Write a Review
BEST SAN FRANCISCO ICE CREAM, HANDS DOWN!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/08/2008 Posted by Nickkellermom

I am a 43 year old mother of two and I have been enjoying Swenson's Ice Cream since I was a little girl growing up in San Francisco. Being a native San Franciscan as well as an avid ice cream connoisseur, I have tasted all ice cream in San Francisco, and none compares to Swenson's!! One of our favorite family things to do in the City is to take the kids on the cable car and stop off and have an ice cream and take the cable car back down the hill to Fisherman's Wharf. My children absolutely love this tradition...Swenson's has been their favorite ice cream too. Our favorite flavors include Mocha Chip and Thin Mint. ENJOY!

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Editor's Review

This tiny Russian Hill ice cream shop is the birthplace of the international Swensen's chain.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Parking

Parking on Russian Hill can be grueling. During peak hours, parking near Van Ness and taking the Union Street bus up the hill may be your best option.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Sun, Tue-Thu 12pm-10pm
  • Fri-Sat 12pm-11pm

Payment Types

  • Cash
  • Check

Cuisines

  • Desserts

Meal Price

  • $

Amenities

  • Kid Friendly

Recognition for Swensen's Ice Cream

2006 Audience Winner - Ice Cream
2005 Audience Winner - Ice Cream

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