Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop

Vera 2 months ago

If you have even a mild sweet tooth, stepping into SOMA Chocolatemaker in the Distillery District feels like crossing the threshold into a literal chocolate wonderland. It is, without a doubt, one of my absolute favorite spots in the city to take out-of-town guests or sneak away to for a weekend treat. The vibe is incredible—housed in a beautiful, historic brick-and-beam building, the shop smells so rich and intoxicatingly chocolatey the second you open the door. You can actually look through the glass partition and watch them sorting cacao beans and tempering chocolate in real-time, which gives the whole place a really cool, authentic 'mad scientist of cacao' workshop atmosphere.

Prachi N. Edited 3 months ago

Heaven for chocolate lovers. Loved the assortment of chocolates, and other products and different gift bag sizes. Lots of options to mix and match based on personal preferences and weight to buy. Loved their hot chocolate and dessert options too. Outlet is centrally located and a great spot to have a quick taste of their hot chocolates/sundaes. Highly recommended if you're in SFO and looking for gastronomic delights.

Alma Garcia 8 months ago

Last month, I went to Ghirardelli with my partner and got the strawberry milkshake which was really good. It was creamy, smooth, and had a nice strawberry flavor without being overly sweet. The whipped cream and cherry on top were a nice touch and made it feel like a classic treat. The vibe is cozy and perfect for enjoying dessert or a warm drink. I’d totally come back again <3

Aigo M (Miss Aigo) 8 months ago

It is kind of overpriced, my siblings and I got chocolate Dubai for $20 and we couldn’t finish it. It is extremely sweet! The only thing I like from chocolate Dubai flavor it is ice cream part. If you are into very sweet chocolate it is perfect place!

Joe Human 10 months ago

Opted for the Sea Salt Caramel duo of the cocoa and the Sundae. The cocoa just comes from a machine, like a premade machine coffee which is just disappointing and borderline insulting. If you are a chocolate place why not take pride in hot chocolate? The sundae was good! Went for the dark chocolate version. I’d return for the flavor but not the price tag. It’s about 2x too expensive at $16. The individual squares are also about twice as expensive as anywhere else at $36/pound. The space itself presents feels a bit soulless and cold despite them serving chocolate. Why not just serve good chocolate in a cozy place rather than making it a wannabe Starbucks tourist trap? The staff was very nice and helpful.