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Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt [Edit]
Neighborhood: MissionMon-Thu. 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat. 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Ice cream is worth the long lines and wait at Bi-Rite Creamery!
Bi-Rite offers an eff-ton of unique flavors I've never seen anywhere else. Best part, the counter help is totally cool with you sampling many flavors... they even encouraged me to try different flavors I didn't ask! (Also, props for using metal spoons and reducing waste).
Bi-Rite is quality over quantity. The serving sizes are normal. A single scoop really is a single scoop. A double is two. In my opinion, this is so much better than getting a huge portion of uninspired, blah ice cream.
I sampled the honey lavender and ricenalas (cinnamon with snickerdoodle), and ordered pumpkin and malted vanilla with peanut brittle and milk chocolate pieces. The honey lavender and ricenalas were true standouts. Really unique! If you're into herbal and natural flavors, get the honey lavender! The malted vanilla with PB brittle and chocolate wasn't as unique as other options, but reminded me of a gourmet version of Ben and Jerry's. The pumpkin was a good seasonal choice, but wasn't exemplary.
The toppings at Bi-Rite are so unique- I had to try the homemade graham crackers! They weren't very sugary, which was nice. More of a toasted flavor with a nice crunch. Highly recommend it!
So wait in line, because it's worth the unlimited samples and some of the best ice cream around!
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I'm a dessert person. I intentionally save room while eating dinner just to have tummy space for ice cream. Steak? yes - I love it ... ice cream though?? I love it even MORE!
I took a nice stroll through the city to get to Bi-Rite (in the hopes of burning off even just a small percentage of what I was about eat) and found myself in total awe at their selection of unique and creative flavors.
In Seattle we're spoiled with Molly Moon's and Bluebird - but dangit' Bi-Rite, you kick butt! Rumor has it that their salted caramel and balsamic strawberry flavors are even better than Molly's. I opted for something totally new and got the roasted banana. Such a great choice! The ice cream was smooth and rich, the cones were fresh, and the service was quick. A line over 20 people long was scooted in and out the doors in less than 15 minutes. Pretty great! For this ice cream, I'd stand in line on a cold winter night anytime!
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After lunch at Tartine, my friends and I walked over to Bi-Rite for some ice cream. Lucky for us there was a line so we had time to digest. I got the Balsamic Strawberry and the Brown Sugar with Ginger Caramel Swirl. The brown sugar was a bit sweet. Yes, I know it's brown sugar, sugar is sweet... but compared to the Balsamic Strawberry, it was just a tad overboard for me. However, combined it was soOo good I really didn't want to share.
My only gripe... I got two single scoops which cost me $4... however my single scoops really looked like kiddie sizes. I think they need to get some girls with more arm muscle to really dig into those ice cream cause even though it's gourmet and delicious, I can't help but feel a tiny bit jipped. Yah I know, it's not Scoops in LA... but dangit... I really thought they gave me kiddie sizes!!
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Still busy!
Still generous with samples!
Still well-priced!
Still diverse with flavors and seasonal offers!
Still yummy!
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My friends know what I like.
I'm in town only a couple hours and they're directing me to ice cream…
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This should be 4.5 stars.
Great Ice cream, almost always a 20 minute wait though.
This place has some of the best flavors ice cream imaginable. What I really like is that it all tastes light but flavorful unlike most ice cream places where it tastes super heavy.
Like mentioned earlier there is almost always a line, weekends and weeknights. It moves quickly though.
I like to try multiple flavors per visit but don't need 3 huge scoops of it. They offer small scoops in cup or cone. This way you can try 2-3 flavors for the same size as 1 regular sized flavor.
My favorites:
-Roasted Banana (So good and I am not even a huge fan of bananas)
-Malted Vanilla with Peanut Brittle (Mmmmm)
Dislikes: Note, these are still good, just not spectacular in my opinion.
-Mint Chip (Very disappointing)
-Salted Caramel (Eh, had a lot of hype but I wasn't impressed)
This place is worth a try. Exotic flavors you can't get at most places.
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Arguably my favorite ice cream shop in the city. The service is really quite good, and the ice cream made here is second to none. I really like the honey lavender (oddly, as that did not sound attractive to me at first).
Try the olive oil and sea salt over chocolate ice cream - definitely an unusual yet good combination.
If you know me, there are few things that come between me and ice cream (even a stomach virus doesn't stop me). The first time I set foot into Bi-Rite was during the Red Bull Soapbox Derby, and the line totally threw me off, but we all know this means that it's delicious. Just getting a whiff of this place takes you away. If we're in the area, I'll stop by for a treat, even if we're on our way to dinner. I'll have dessert before dinner. Heck, I'll have dessert for dinner. As others have mentioned, the salted caramel is to die for. So is the lavender, but I'm a sucker for anything lavender. The staff is super friendly and helpful, the portions are generous, and the ice cream is blends of both creamy and sweet, which is what makes good flavor. You know they use quality ingredients when you don't just taste syrupy sugar. Bi-Rite is my ice cream heaven.
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This is one of those places where you wish you knew about a long time ago. Heard all the hype about this place from my friends so I thought i'd try it out myself. At first when we got there, i was tryin to imagine how these flavors would taste because they were not your ordinary flavors. So, i settled for the salted caramel, brown sugar, and ricanelas which is pretty much a snickerdoodle. DAMN. I was shocked with all the flavor this freakin ice cream put out. Brown sugar tho was kinda blah after tasting the other 2. But other than that, it was all good. Also tried the balsamic strawberry (yum), malted vanilla (super yum w/ rice crispies inside), and chocolate coconut. (ok). They take credit card! woo pah!
I look forward to trying out other flavors esp their sundaes and coffee toffee. Definitely would recommend this place to ANYONE who loves ice cream.
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While watching The Best Thing I Ever Ate: Sugar Rush on Food Network, they talked about Bi-Rite Creamery's Sam's Special. I knew I had to give this place a try the next time I was in the SF area. Fortunately, I had such an opportunity when I went to visit my brothers a few weeks ago.
I must say that I was rather impressed with their ice cream. For awhile, I thought that Mitchell's Ice Cream was the best of the best and could not be matched. Well, I stand corrected, Mitchell's certainly has some stiff competition from Bi-Rite Creamery.
What truly makes Bi-Rite Creamery stand out from the rest are their unique flavor combinations. They do an excellent job at blending sweet and savory flavors together. For example, flavors such as balsamic strawberry & salted caramel, which we normally assume would taste odd, in fact are some of their best flavors. Other flavors worth noting are the honey lavender, coffee toffee and brown butter pecan. If you are in an adventurous mood try the Sam's Special. The chocolate ice cream with bergamot olive oil (fruity flavor) and maldon sea salt all pair extremely well with each another.
Final Thoughts
Bi-Rite Creamery's ice cream offers a great balance of flavors and texture from the very first bite to the last spoonful.
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We were in the Mission District in search of SF street food vendors, but after an hour of walking all over, we concluded that our search was unsuccessful. On the flip side, we saw Bi-Rite Creamery and I told my friends that they're in the "8 Great Ice Cream Parlors In and Around SF" list according to Gourmet Magazine. It was 60 degrees but there was no way I was going pass up the opportunity to try their ice cream (especially since it was one of the places that I bookmarked to try on my Yelp).
We ordered the following: Cookies & Cream, Vanilla with Raspberry, Chocolate and Malted Vanilla with Peanut Brittle. All of us got the kid's scoop but it was more than plenty. And the ice cream? It was amazing! It was smooth and creamy; you could definitely tell the difference between freshly made ice cream to store bought ones. I haven't had ice cream in a while (I mostly get yogurt nowadays) because I've always felt it was too heavy that gives you a bloated feeling afterwards, but Bi-Rite ice cream was pretty light... I did not feel guilty at all!
Although I didn't get to have my SF street food experience, I was ecstatic finding this place.
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Bi-Rite Creamery has been on my list of "to try" eateries for a while now. As expected, you yelpers know a thing or two about good eats; Bi-rite did not disappoint! Within seconds of entering Bi-Rite, I got the cozy "old-diner" vibe, which I love. The flavors are handwritten on the glass and everything is organic and local, a few personal touches that add to the novelty of the creamery. All the flavors are silky, rich, and creamy - you really can't go wrong with anything that your heart desires.
DO...
- Try the salted caramel - best seller for a reason!
- Try the coffee toffee if you're a caffeine junkie. Has a rich coffee flavor to it and tastes like actual coffee beans in the ice cream.
- Try the Ricanelas - cinnamon with snickerdoodles. My favorite of the trip! Makes eating your ice cream like a treasure hunt looking for the tasty cookie morsels mixed into the ice cream.
DON'T...
- Feel bad asking for samples to decide on what you want (unless of course there's a huge line of people glaring at you). Kudos to Bi-Rite for being green and using metal spoons for tastings.
- Be deceived by the small cups! I got 2 scoops so I could enjoy two different flavors, and was so full by the last bite.
- Get discouraged by a long line. It's moves pretty fast.
Decent prices for a gourmet ice cream experience! I will definitely be back when my sweet tooth cravings hit!
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It's always good when a place lives up to the yelp reviews hype. This is one of them.
My bf always raves about this place every time we're in the city but we never want to stand in line. We finally came here and barely beat the line and now I can see why this place is always so packed.
We got the coffee toffee, salted caramel, and ricanelas (cinnamon). In order of my favorite it goes: coffee toffee, ricanelas, and then salted caramel. This is a little biased because I always put anything that has chocolate or coffee at the top of my list. Also, I saw a lot of bad things said about salted caramel. I'll admit that I wasn't fond of it at first but it grew on me. Plus, the name itself should serve as a warning that it's not gonna be the best thing you eat.
I don't know what it is about this place. Maybe it's because it was such a nice day when we went, maybe because it's right next to a park, but the ambiance of this area makes for eating icecream outside one of the most relaxing things I've done in the city.
I'll be back to try all the other flavors.
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I have to admit that I eat more ice cream than I probably should. It's my "thing." I can't say no when it's in front of me. It shocks me that I've lived in SF for 5 years and last weekend was my first time trying Bi-Rite. I honestly can't think of a time that I had something better. Maybe in Italy?
They have really unique flavors like Salted Caramel and Brown Sugar. When I originally saw these flavors I felt jipped. What the hell is this? Where's my chocolate? Where's my strawberry? When I got to the front of a line I tentatively started tasting... and instantaneously my idea about what was good ice cream, was gone!
It was nearly agonizing coming to a decision. I ended up with coffee toffee and it was like no other coffee ice cream. It was rich and creamy with the perfect balance of crunch. I took it over to Dolores Park, munched away and had a perfect afternoon.
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I should work for Bi-Rite Creamery's PR department, because I pretty much sell this place to everyone I talk to. I have introduced many loyal fans, and still go back every chance I get... I might be addicted to their Salted Caramel.
Seriously, I'm dreaming about it right now. Mmmm
Every flavor is orgasmically good - and I'm not exaggerating here. I have tried just about every flavor they offer, and not a single one has disappointed me yet. Some of my favorites aside from the front-runner mentioned above include the Ricanelas (cinnamon with snickerdoodles), the Malted Vanilla with Peanut Brittle and Milk Chocolate, the Balsamic Strawberry, the Toasted Coconut, the Honey Lavender, the Brown Sugar with Ginger Caramel... just writing this list is like porn for my taste buds.
The line is long, but just think of it as foreplay... the wait is definitely worth the end result.
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You're lucky you lived up to the hype and surpassed my expectations, Bi Rite. After months of delays of wanting to try this place, I finally made it, and I decided to bring 3 buddies along. Granted the weather was cold and it was damn near 9:30 in the evening, this place was still poppin'. Guess any weather is good weather for their ice cream. I mean there were couples, families, and hungry groups of friends like us. I could easily see why lines can be long during peak hours and hot days.
Now I didn't sample anything before I made my order, but I did notice how they use metal spoons to give out samples. Props for thinking about the environment. With so many damn flavors, it was hard to choose what I wanted, and they all looked good. I'm not gonna lie, I like my plain vanilla, but I didn't come all the way from the east bay to have it here. I like how the sizes they offer have 2 sets of scoops to chose from. For example, the large (which I got... don't judge) allows you to get 2 or 3 scoops. I'm trying as much as I can here, so of course I'm gonna cop 3 scoops.
I ended up ordering the salted caramel, brown sugar, and honey lavender. The salted caramel was good, but kinda strong. I guess its cool that the aftertaste stays on your tongue for awhile. The brown sugar was good too, but wasn't as flavor-packed as I expected. My favorite out of the 3 scoops was definitely the honey lavender. The best way to describe it is like its.... bathroom potpourri in your mouth? Well, that's what I thought it was. Take it as a good thing, honey lavender was money.
I also sampled my friends' ricanelas and balsamic strawberry, and those were rather delicious too. What's funny is that after eating all my ice cream, I didn't feel bloated or guilty haha. It would have been nice to have a bottle of water handy though. Bi Rite has easily become a favorite of mine due to the quality of the ice cream, the variety of unique flavors, and the flexibility in scoops. They also take credit card! I really look forward to my next visit so I can either get more scoops of new flavors or even a sundae. Woot.
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Best.ice cream.ever.period.
Salted caramel, coffee toffee (uses coffee from Ritual!!), ginger, etc etc. Soooo good!! And the servers are soo sweet! They have so much patience - they let me try basically every flavor. Hot or cold, rain or shine, I'm always down for some yummy Bi-Rite!!
So here are individual reviews for the flavors I can remember:
Salted Caramel: sounds like a weird combo, but it's reallyyy good. Might also be an acquired flavor.
Ginger: REALLYY good. But I'm also a huge fan of ginger ice cream.
Coffee Toffee: I LOVEEE coffee flavored ice cream, and this is the best I've ever had.
Roasted Banana: Gross.
Brown Butter Pecan: Really good, but you can almost feel your arteries clogging.
Honey Lavender: Not a fan. Kind of tastes as if you're eating soap.
Brown Sugar with Ginger Caramel: It's okay. I'd much prefer the Salted Caramel.
Ricanelas: pretty good.
Malted Vanilla with Peanut Brittle and Milk Chocolate Pieces: I can't remember, but I think this might have been good.
Sam's Sundae: So I know a lot of people like this sundae, but I think it might be an acquired taste. I definitely was NOT a fan at all. It's chocolate ice cream with olive oil and salt in it. One of the servers created a small sample for me.
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yeah there's reasons why there's always lines out the door, people keep coming back, it being the talk of the town-CAUSE IT'S kick ass!!!
They have some unique flavors-try the burnt caramel, and honey lavender, and the snickerdoodle....and the list goes on and on! The staff is pretty amazing too-hands down. Every time I make it to this side of the neighborhood I make sure I don't eat desert at the restaurant I'm in and save enough room for Bi-Rite Creamery!
Probably the best ice cream ive tasted before. i tried the salty caramel and lavender honey which were both unique and full of flavor. The price is quite high for ice cream, but its definitely a place to stop by. parking could get dicey though. They sell prepackaged pints but i think the fresh scoops taste slightly better. expect long lines unless you want prepackaged
Finally! I got the chance to taste the infamous Bi-Rite ice cream. It was a cold and windy night in the City. Before hitting up some bars, my gal pals and I had a craving for Ice Cream and made it a point to come here. Parking was a biznatch and walking uphill against the strong gust made our craving for ice cream quite a journey. Nevertheless, I was happy with the end product: Roasted Banana and Snickerdoodle on a sugar cone!
It was amazing...orgasm in my mouth. At that point, I didn't care how cold it was outside, I wanted more!
Other flavors I sampled:
Balsamic strawberry- Nyeh, tasted like regular strawberry to me. Perhaps my taste buds aren't sophisticated enough to pick up on the balsamic part.
Honey Lavender- Great to sample, but a little too overwhelming to have a whole serving.
Cute little place. The staff rocks. Ice cream- heavenly.
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I'm watching Food Network and see Bi-Rite Creamery featured on the show "The Best Thing I Ever Ate." Of course, I have to try it, and wow, Food Network does not lie as this ice cream ranks high on my "what I want to eat right before I die" list.
Parking can be tough in the city, but boy, will the ice cream here be worth it! My absolute favorite flavor is Brown Sugar with Caramel Ginger Swirl. The texture is just so creamy and it's not too sugary. In other words, its perfect. I also enjoy the Ricanelas (think snickerdoodle cookie, but with a lot less crunch).
If you are seeking out the best ice cream in San Francisco, go here. You won't be disappointed!
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There is something very bad ass about sitting outside, the night before a storm, unabashedly eating full fat ice cream. If you're going to eat rich food, it has to be enjoyed and savored. It has to be decadent.
I had brown sugar caramel ginger ice cream (I hope I got the word order right). I didn't take it back to the apartment, either. I sat right there in front of God and everyone and enjoyed my ice cream.
San Francisco, are you trying to seduce me?
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Not that this place needs another review, but when you try something this delicious you want to let the world know that they need to try it too! The salted caramel ice cream is the best dessert I have ever eaten - hands down. One of the few places where the line is completely justified (and it goes by fast). Everything you have heard is true. Go there. Now.
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I think I hit the jackpot on my first attempt at Bi-Rite, because I think I got the batch with crack in it. Seriously...the ice cream is that addicting.
I had the opportunity to try Brown Sugar, Salted Caramel, and Vanilla with Peanut Brittle and Chocolate. WOW! The Brown Sugar ice cream comes with a ginger caramel swirl. Almost tasted like I was eating a sugar cookie...in ice cream form. The salted caramel was my absolute favorite. If I could think of something it most resembles it would be a See's Candy Butterscotch lollipops. The Vanilla ice cream with peanut brittle and chocolate pieces was very good as well. I recommend this if you are a big peanut brittle fan. The vanilla flavor kind of gets masked by the peanut brittle flavor.
Bi-Rite lives up to the hype and more. Interestingly enough, the packaged ice cream will not give you nutrition facts...but you shouldn't be worried about it because it's ORGANIC! So that in itself bypasses all the calories! Enjoy!
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You know the ice cream here is fantastically amazingly awesome when...it is freezing outside, there is a line out the door, and dozens of shivering people are savoring every last bite of Bi-Rite on the sidewalk. Needless to say, this is one of my favorite ice cream places and totally worth the wait.
My regular faves are salted caramel, coffee toffee (made with freshly roasted coffee!), roasted banana, & toasted coconut. I also tried the seasonal curry flavor at some point - not bad but definitely not for everyone.
Ice cream is served with compostable cups and spoons so yes, you can toss your trash in the green compost bins that line 16th street. ;)
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OK why had I never had ice cream here? Really amazing... OMG the SUNDAES...
Anyway, I am also a fan of Three Twins... They are icier, um, kinda like Breyer's. Bi-rite is no nonsense with the cream, let me tell you. Their ice cream is really silky and fatty. It stuck to the roof of my mouth after, mmmm....
Try to avoid the looong liiines.... but it does move fast.
Bi-Rite, so right. On a perfect or not so perfect day in the city, there's nothing better than a scoop of their salted caramel ice cream. You can see the line forming down the block as you're walking to the shop but let me guarantee you that the 15-20 minute wait is worth every minute. My second and third favorite flavors are ginger and mint chip.
1 looooooong line (that moved very efficiently)
15+ unique flavors to choose from
2 very different scoops (salted caramel + malted vanilla w/ peanut brittle)
3 very small dollars
1 very happy girl!!
yum yum yum!
The ice cream scooper was probably one of the nicest one I've ever met. He let me try like 5 of them, and yes, they give you real spoons!
I don't know if getting ice cream for breakfast was the best idea, but I couldn't resist...I ended up with the Coffee Toffee, which tasted less like coffee and more like toffee. The coffee flavor was light but the ice cream was very sweet.
Roasted Banana and Salted Caramel were strong flavors, but also very sweet. The toasted coconut was less flavorful. I should have tried some of the fruitier ones...next time!
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INSANE. If you like (love) ice cream and you haven't been here....you're missing out.
This place is so good, it makes me want to cry knowing that I live in London and it's so far away. We were recommended this place by a lovely guy in the Sunglasses Hut in the Castro, and he was spot-on with this place. I had the balsamic strawberry (as he suggested) and the roasted banana. It was amazing. I repeat, AMAZING.
Take it from someone who a) loves ice cream and b) goes to Italy a lot to eat ice cream, this place is totally worth a visit and it makes my heart break that I got a taste and it was fleeting, but worth every second of full fat heaven.
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This place is still my favorite ice cream spot in San Francisco. The staff is always friendly and nice, and the flavors exceptional. You can never go wrong with anything chocolaty or with toffee. The scoops are hearty too. And especially if you've never tried it, YES, it is worth the wait. And the terrible parking too. I'll be here next time...
Oh and check out their awesome market down the block!
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Woohoo! It is as good as it gets! Believe the hype, the ice cream here is homemade but made with love. You can definitely taste it and the richness of the ice cream. My favorite flavors have been the vanilla, caramel and my most favorite is the strawberry balsamic flavored ice cream. There is always a long line at Bi-Rite but there have been instances where there has been no line. Those are my favorite days because sometimes I can't wait for it but I always end up doing so.
The staff is great and doesn't mind you sampling flavor after flavor. My punch card is getting filled up and it's definitely a great way to keep me coming back. Bi-Rite, you are the best!
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Even though there's a huge froyo hype going on, my heart belongs to ice cream!!! I have missed the delicious creamy satisfaction of ice cream, and bi-rite did not disappoint me. I wanted to go here for a long time, so finally we made a trip to go get some ice cream. I sampled the ginger and got salted caramel, coffee toffee, and balsamic strawberry. I also got to taste the ricanelas (snickerdoodle), and creme fraiche. My favorite was the balsamic strawberry! Even though the salted caramel seems to be the biggest hit, I think it is over rated. In reality though, everything is really good and top quality.
The spoons and bowls are biodegradable, so make sure you toss it in the compost when you're done!! Whoohoo! Go green or go home!
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Love this place! Lots of unique ice cream flavors that make you want to keep coming back for more. Sam's sundae is amazing! Chocolate ice cream, bergamot olive oil, maldon sea salt and whipped cream. Who would've thought to put bergamot olive oil on chocolate ice cream? Brilliant!! And the sea salt and fresh whipped cream makes an oh-so-yummy combination. The salted caramel ice cream is super delish as well, and the their popsicles taste so fresh - almost better than eating a real fruit!
I just wish there was a Bi-Rite closer to my house so I could go more often! Well, I've got the maldon sea salt at home... now I have to go buy some bergamot olive oil and I'll make my own Sam's Sundae! YUM!
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I never knew that I could stand in line for 20 minutes and still want to get back in line for seconds!
This place is fantastic. I ordered the rasperry sorbet and coffee toffee. All the Yelp reviews were right on the money about this creamery. There is only so much froyo I can take. Nothing beats good old american ice cream.
I finally had the chance to try Bi-Rite Creamery. I mean, I tried it before, but that was at the SF Street Food Festival a couple months ago (had Sam's Sundae at that time and LOVED LOVED LOVED it--chocolate ice cream, olive oil, and a sprinkle of sea salt).
This time around, I was so tempted to get Sam's Sundae again, but I opted for a couple scoops. I got creme fraiche and ricanlas (cinnamon with snickerdoodle cookies). The flavors went sooo well together! Craime fraiche was delicious and tart like it should be, and the ricanlas straight up tasted like snickerdoodles (one of my favorite cookies)!
I also had a taste of my friend's balsamic strawberry, salted caramel, and coffee coffee, which were all delicious as well. Next time I want to try the ginger, lavendar honey, and roasted banana. Yum yum yum! Luckily I went without my SO, so now I have to take him back there...lucky me! :0)
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Considering that I am lactose intolerant, it is definitely hard to please me when it comes to ice cream! I have to be very very careful because I will throw it up if I have too much of it but I swear if it is worth eating, I will literally force it down...who cares if I throw it up! lol okay sorry that was a little too graphic (but if you're wondering, I didn't throw it up today lol)
Honestly, I really only go to one place which is Mitchell's on San Jose Ave.. Mitchell's is a whole 'notha story and I will never ever trade it for anything in the world but this...this...this...Bi-Rite creamery is sure to please, hands down the most savory and flavorful ice cream I have ever tasted. I had the roasted banana and honey lavender, my friend had the ricanelas-ohhhh my god! I'm in awe and words cannot speak to how I feel about the taste of this ice cream, you are just going to have to try it! Can't wait to try more flavors!!!! 5 Stars for you Bi-Rite!
Oh you know what what else is cool? They give samples on silver spoons and their containers and spoons are totally recyclable-SCORE!!!!!!
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Sweet and savory is the new john and yoko. At least bi-rite would have me think so. I tried a sundae made with sea-salt-and-olive-oil-infused chocolate ice cream that absolutely changed my concept of what "delicious" means in the context of experimental ice cream.
I've yet to try a flavor that beats the ricanelas, though. Holy cow.
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Yep, i'm another person who's giving this place five stars.
I usually get balsamic strawberry and brown sugar butter pecan. When I first came I got to try 6 different flavors and didn't feel bad about it! So that's a huge plus in my book.
Overall great place, wish the pints were cheaper but what are you gonna do.
I was in the Bay Area this past weekend and my friend sugggested we go here for dessert. So we gathered the kids and started driving. When we got there at 9:00 PM there was a big line and the parking was pretty much nonexistent....I was beginning to think..."I don't even like ice cream that much. No ice cream joint is worth the hassle..." I was very, very wrong! We finally found parking, packed up and bundled up the kiddies and stood in line. Surprisingly, the wait was not very long, but gave me enough time to decide what I wanted to get.
My son got the vanilla which my son claimed to be the best vanilla ice cream he ever had! And it must have been because he didn't want to share...which he is usually very good about.
My SO got the coffee toffee with the peanut brittle. This was delicious! The coffee was not too sweet and actually tasted like coffee!. The toffee's sweetness offset the bitterness of the coffee perfectly! It really didn't need the peanut brittle topping.
I got the burnt brown sugar with a ginger caramel swirl and salted caramel. Both were amazing, however the brown sugar was a little too sweet for me. I really enjoyed the salted caramel!! The salty and the sweet combo is just to die for! I don't like my ice cream to be too firm, I prefer to have it slightly soft so it's easy to eat. The texture of the ice cream was perfect for me!
We were standing at night, in the cold, with the winds of San Francisco blowing outside as we ate ice cream. Funny thing...the ice cream seemed to warm me up...Would the owners ever consider opening one up in Long Beach....
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