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.

Bi-Rite Creamery #1

Bi-Rite Creamery

★ 5.0
C
Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors $

5.0★.

Garden Creamery #2

Garden Creamery

★ 4.3
C
Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors $
Flora Gelateria #3

Flora Gelateria

★ 4.6
A
Fully Vegan Vegan Gelato, Fully Vegan, Waffles $$$
Salt & Straw #4

Salt & Straw

★ 4.8
C
Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors $$
GIO Gelati #5

GIO Gelati

★ 4.4
B
Italian Gelato, Vegan Options $
Salt & Straw #6

Salt & Straw

★ 5.0
C
Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors, Vegan Cone $$
Chichili Helado Vegano San Pancho #7

Chichili Helado Vegano San Pancho

★ 4.5
A
Fully Vegan Ice Cream, Fully Vegan, Cheesecakes $$
Ben & Jerry's #8

Ben & Jerry's

★ 4.3
E
Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors $$
Humphry Slocombe #9

Humphry Slocombe

★ 3.9
D
Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors $$
Toy Boat by Jane #10

Toy Boat by Jane

★ 4.6
C
Ice Cream, Vegan Ice Cream $
Easy Breezy #11

Easy Breezy

★ 4.3
C
Frozen Yogurt, Vegan Flavors $$
The Baked Bear #12

The Baked Bear

★ 3.7
D
Ice Cream Sandwich, Vegan Cookies $$$
Loving Cup #13

Loving Cup

★ 4.7
C
Frozen Yogurt, Vegan Bases $

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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