The Cheese School Of San Francisco

If you're a first time visitor to SF or you're a local looking for an iconic Bay Area souvenir, you're probably gonna end up here. The square itself is quite pleasant to look at, what with the giant Ghirardelli sign overlooking the square. There's a good variety of shops for souvenirs, lunch, a quick round at at the arcade, etc. Parking is surprisingly not too bad right now. There's the garage, but there's also street parking all around the square. Overall, an easy way to kill 1.5 - 2 hours of time while you're in SF.

It is located at the north point street, you can see beach right across, to reach there if you take the Powell tram you have to get off the last stop (fisherman’s wharf) there are two entrance, one will take u directly to the Ghirardelli store and other entrance you will pass by the fountain and other restaurants, when you enter it feels like you are in a small cute town with lights and such a great vibe it gives. There are few shopping centers and also different cuisines to try around. Its a cute small space full of chocolates and food. Unforgettable experience ❤️

Always a must while visiting San Francisco. I love their hot fudge. Also wasn’t aware that the have THREE locations right in the same square. The original sit down location where they have their chocolate exhibit, a quick to go service location just a few doors down and a small order counter downstairs on the main floor overlooking the park and beach! It felt less busy so we were happy to come multiple times to enjoy their sundaes! One of the times we ordered at the quick service and took our sundaes to go and enjoyed them on the beach while we watched the sunset.

For chocolate lovers... Fantastic. Every Ghirardelli chocolate product in one place, with ice cream and brownies. Brick buildings, a cool sight to see. Fudge tasting.I had the Hot Chocolate, great. Straight forward bold taste, not too sweet. There is also shopping and a arcade. You can take your order directly across the street and sit in front of the bay. Beautiful area.

The Ghiradeli dessert shop was a SWEET ending to a perfect day at the Pier. It did not disappoint. Fun street performers out front. Great atmosphere. The only thing that kept it from being 5 stars was the outrageous prices. $16.50 for a brownie and two scoops of ice cream. It was decadent and delicious though. 😋 **If you liked this review or thought it was helpful, give it a thumbs up. 👍thanks!

If you are a first time visitor, I would recommend trying the World Famous sundae. Their brownies are great and highly recommended. There is a parking garage that charges 8$ for the first hour (which is usually sufficient to visit the store, enjoy the ice cream and do some shopping). There are 3 stores but I would recommend going to the main one for your purchases.

It is an experience by itself. We had to wait in a line before getting in and once again for seats after getting in. The ice cream sundaes were great though especially their world famous fudge. Since it serves only desserts there was a big crowd even though it was after lunch time. Good crowd in the Ghirardelli square too of people buying souvenirs or just lounging around taking photos etc.

This never gets old. Have taken several friends and families here or just plainly came to hang here in the past. Iconic chocolate place is the anchor and what a testament to San Francisco’s sweet side. The view is one for the books. Can walk up to the crooked street if you inclined or stroll down to fisherman’s wharf, take a photo by the cable car stop or just simply take in the bay views.