Best Vegan Ice Cream in San Francisco

San Francisco scores 79/100 on our vegan city index. Excellent menu labeling. We ranked 13 restaurants by how good their vegan ice cream actually is — based on review analysis, dish mentions, and community feedback. Bi-Rite Creamery takes the #1 spot.

13
Venues Ranked
4.5
Avg Rating
2
Fully Vegan
Great
Dish Quality
1

Bi-Rite Creamery

Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors

Ice Cream

#1 — 5.0★ rating.

★ 5.0
C
2

Garden Creamery

Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors

Ice Cream · Asian Inspired

★ 4.3
C
3

Salt & Straw

Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors

American

★ 4.8
C
4

Flora Gelateria

Gelato, Fully Vegan, Waffles

Ice Cream · Dessert

Fully Vegan
★ 4.4
A
5

GIO Gelati

Italian Gelato, Vegan Options

Italian

★ 4.4
B
6

Salt & Straw

Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors, Vegan Cone

American · Ice Cream · Dessert

★ 5.0
C
7

Chichili

Ice Cream, Fully Vegan, Cheesecakes

Ice Cream · Dessert · Vegan

Fully Vegan
★ 4.5
A
8

Ben & Jerry's

Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors

Ice Cream · Dessert

★ 4.3
E
9

Humphry Slocombe

Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors

Ice Cream · Dessert

★ 3.9
D
10

Toy Boat by Jane

Ice Cream, Vegan Ice Cream

Dessert · Bakery · Ice Cream · Salad

★ 4.6
C
11

Easy Breezy

Frozen Yogurt, Vegan Flavors

Frozen Yogurt · Dessert

★ 4.3
C
12

The Baked Bear

Ice Cream Sandwich, Vegan Cookies

Dessert · Ice Cream · Bakery

★ 3.7
D
13

Loving Cup

Frozen Yogurt, Vegan Bases

American · Dessert

★ 4.7
C

What do the letter grades mean?

Each restaurant gets a Vegan Friendliness grade from A to E. It tells you how easy it is to eat vegan there — before you go.

A
Outstanding
B
Very Good
C
Good
D
Limited
E
Poor
🍽️
Vegan Options
How many dishes can you actually order?
🌱
Protein Sources
Tofu, tempeh, seitan — or just vegetables?
📋
Menu Clarity
Are vegan items clearly marked?
💬
Staff Knowledge
Will they understand what you need?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find the best vegan ice cream in San Francisco?

Bi-Rite Creamery tops our ranking for the best vegan ice cream in San Francisco. We analyzed 13 restaurants serving vegan ice cream in San Francisco, ranking them by dish quality based on review analysis and community feedback.

How many restaurants serve vegan ice cream in San Francisco?

We found 13 restaurants serving quality vegan ice cream in San Francisco. The average Spinach rating across these venues is 4.5 out of 5.0.

What makes San Francisco good for vegan ice cream?

San Francisco stands out for excellent menu labeling and excellent protein variety. The vegan scene in San Francisco runs at a comfortable, unhurried pace—great for casual dining any day of the week. 2 of the 13 ranked ice cream spots are fully vegan.

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