Smitten Ice Cream

We had one scoop size of cookies and cream (small size) and two scoops size of dark chocolate and coffee (medium size). They could definitely fit two different flavor scoops in the small size so we could get to try more flavors but they don’t allow it. Ice cream were tasty and get the credits for using cleaner ingredients than the big brands out there but nothing really amazing compared to other artisan’s ice cream. The atmosphere was fine with limited seating.

Love a good quality homemade ice cream and this is about as close and you can get without actually making it at home. Fun location and vibe. Even at 9:30pm people we’re going in for ice cream, but no line really. Someone on Yelp recommended the chocolate ice cream and that’s what I was really wanting to get so I did, but it ended up being soooooo chocolatey (didn’t even think that was possible) that I could barely eat it. I had whipped topping on it thank goodness because that toned it down a little bit. If I do order the chocolate again I’ll probably have them tone it down with vanilla or extra cream or something. But it was a fun experience and I’ll definitely go back again. I’ll probably get vanilla or coconut next time.

I’ve eaten a lot of ice cream in the last 50 years, and it’s hard to nail down which ice cream was the best of the best, but Smitten comes really close. Their unique approach of freezing the ice cream when you order it, using liquid nitrogen, results in something so creamy, so tasty ... you have to try it. When you visit, expect a very short list of available flavors of the day... 5 or so. And read the menu carefully, because each flavor has some recommended toppings to go with it. I had a bourbon peach ice cream and added a crunchy topping, and it was SO good. If I had stayed in San Francisco a little longer, I would have gone back and tried their other flavors as well. There are several locations around San Francisco, and I see that there is one in Oakland. It’s worth the trip!

Smitten carries quality small batch ice cream in unique & intense flavours. The revolving seasonal menu gives customers a chance to try out new flavours often. Good location in Lower Pac Heights (smaller than the one's in Hayes Valley & the Mission)--a few blocks away from the Fillmore district & J--town.

I've never been the biggest fan of nitro ice cream but this was delicious! With flavours like earl grey, salted caramel, pear and more it's a great little place. There is one table in the back that seats four and then a few little seats while you're waiting but otherwise this is a grab and go place. The queue was out the door when we arrived but it moved very quickly and soon we had our ice cream which was delicious. They offer waffle bowls, cones or cups depending on preference. I had the vanilla with butter pecan sauce and it was delicious.

Was in SF for two weeks and attempted a different ice cream shop every day (more or less.) Smitten was one of my favourites - I walked 2km for my scoop and it was worth every step. Flavours are offbeat but delicious and I loved how the ice cream was made fresh and in front of me. Don't miss out on the waffle cones, they're homemade fresh every day and are utterly delicious. Cool store, friendly staff, quality ingredients - this is one scoop you won't want to miss!