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Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream
Category: Food Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt [Edit]
2790 Harrison St(between 23rd St & 24th St)
San Francisco, CA 94110
Neighborhood: Mission
(415) 550-6971
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 12 pm - 9 pm
Fri-Sun 12 pm - 10 pm
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
1986 reviews for Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream
Review Highlights
"Blue Bottle Vietnamese Coffee and Secret Breakfast."
(in 380 reviews)
"Secret breakfast hits the spot hands down."
(in 1116 reviews)
"The Peanut Butter Curry is definitely a must try."
(in 179 reviews)
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1984 reviews in English
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Review from Joc V.
Oakland, CA
2/9/2012
Prosciutto ice cream sounds like all kinds of wrong. But it's awesome and oh so right. Word on the street is they procure said prosciutto from Boccalone which is just shy of ultimate porky greatness, only because they don't serve lechon. Heyyyyyy, that's an idea for you Chris C!
Anywhoo, the Jesus Juice is sinfully delish. Who knew red wine and coke went so well together? The Blue Bottle Vietnamese Coffee, Secret Breakfast and Fluffer Nutter were equally good. Plus, I just love saying Fluffer Nutter anyway. Fluffer Nutter. Fluffer Nutter. Fluffer Nutter.
Thank you Humphrey Slocombe for adding to the weight of my already considerable arse. -
Review from Joyce E.
Daly City, CA
2/8/2012
Whenever I go to an ice cream shop, I always make sure to get a basic flavor. Why? Because if an ice cream shop can't make basic flavors taste good, then I probably won't be willing to try the other exotic flavors they offer. Trust me, I've seen many of my friends roll their eyes when I tell the ice cream man that I want a scoop of plain ol' vanilla ice cream.
Parking wasn't too difficult in the middle of the day on a Friday afternoon. Yes, there was a line and yes they had odd combinations. The wait wasn't too long despite the fact that everyone kept on trying samples. The workers seemed friendly and allowed people to try as many samples as they wanted. I decided on the Tahitian Vanilla and my boyfriend got the Secret Breakfast. My Tahitian Vanilla was very good! It was nice and creamy and had notes of lavender in it? Odd combo, but I liked it! I tried the Secret Breakfast and thought it was just alright. It has alcohol in it and I'm not that much of a drinker so maybe that's why I didn't like it.
I wish they had more flavors available. I heard that they rotate their flavors and have about 50 items on the menu so I guess it really just depends on what day you go. Overall, I'd recommend this place. -
Review from Nadeem A.
Union City, CA
2/7/2012
I previously mentioned in my Bi-Rite review that I like classic flavors (vanilla, chocolate, etc.), so I went to Humphry Slocombe knowing it wouldn't be the best thing I've ever had. But it was still something the wife and I wanted to try, so we went on down, like good little sheeple.
We knew we had to try the Secret Breakfast, because that's what every single review raved about. But we found out it contains alcohol in it, so we had to pass. That left us trying to figure out what to get, which was actually a really hard decision. Not because everything looked awesome, but because all of the flavors just seemed way too out there. Like way far out there, man.
So we ended up getting as close to traditional flavors as we could. The strawberry ice cream was really good, especially with the strawberry chunks. And the vanilla was decent as well, with a really good vanilla bean flavor.
But overall, the experience was just okay, not awesome. I'm just not a crazy ice cream flavor kinda guy, and now I know I shouldn't waste my calories on something I'm just not going to enjoy. So from now on, if I'm back in SF and craving ice cream, it will always be Mitchell's! -
Review from Tuwie N.
Yorba Linda, CA
2/4/2012
Ok, Secret Breakfast. I cannot keep it a secret anymore. After hearing so much about you and enduring a long line to get in, the first bite left me contemplating how I could have existed this long before trying this little piece of heaven. It's definitely a heart attack I'd gladly risk, to eat you on a more frequent basis. I have this overwhelming urge to tell everybody and their moms about how amazing Secret Breakfast is, it will take every last fiber in my body to stay quiet about it and keep it a secret. Everyone should try this at least once in their lives, go! now! if you want to fully live!! :D
all the other flavors are also very robust and well done.
I especially like coffee and pumpkin 5 spice, but above all, Secret Breakfast. maybe the secret is how they keep the cornflakes from going soggy!! perfect texture!! -
Review from Sofia R.
I took a some friends here because they'd never been before and because I really wanted ice cream.
It was a bit late so some flavors were sold out. I ended up getting the Harvey Milk + Grahams and the blue bottle Vietnamese coffee. One friend got Jesus Juice while the other got Balsamic Caramel. I forgot what the other had.
I got the Harvey Milk + Grahams because it's new (to me) and because I rather like the inspiration. The flavor was good but nothing super special. That's why I added blue bottle.
My friend loved the sample she got of the Jesus Juice, but ended up getting sick of the flavor as she was eating her scoop. The wine taste started to become overbearing for her and she threw half of it away. I understand this because I've sampled it before and didn't like it.
Other friend loved the Balsamic Caramel. I personally don't like it because the flavoring is really off for me.
Anyway, I love Humphrey's but the flavors are hit or miss. This is why you should definitely try samples before you actually pick a scoop.4 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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10/31/2011
My friend and I took a trip here for dessert because we were intent on getting ice cream. It was a… Read more »
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Review from qirk z.
Los Gatos, CA
2/1/2012
Nice experience, oddball flavors, good yes.
It didn't blow me away. I tasted the Secret Breakfast and the Peanut Butter Curry. Breakfast was good, I didn't like the Curry.
I ordered the coffee and carrot sorbet, ok I like boring flavors.
Street parking. -
Review from Jason W.
San Francisco, CA
2/7/2012
secret breakfast! want some bourbon and cornflakes in ice cream? YES! Holla. Finally an ice cream that satisfies a liquor like craving.
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Review from Cristina D.
Hayward, CA
2/7/2012
My friend took me here and I had the Blue Bottle Vietnamese Coffee. First off, Blue Bottle's got the best coffee around. Secondly, that in ice cream form?? HEAVEN! Small, but great place! Would love to try more flavors!
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Review from Jaime C.
1/19/2012 2 Check-ins Here
There was a gelato shop in Reno that closed down after being open for only 4-5 months. It was disappointing because they were amazing, and they'd allow you to try as many as you'd like because the flavors were so crazy.
The San Francisco version of this is two things: Bi-Rite Creamery and Humphrey Slocombe. Until last night I had only visited the former; my excursion in search of amazing coffee (Philz, duh), found me seeing HS on my map about a block away. Having always wanted to try it, I walked absentmindedly over to the shop and checked it out.
Chocolate with Smoked Sea Salt? Brown Sugar and Fennel? Peanut Butter Curry!? Color me crazy and call me Sally, this is fantastic! And they even have balsamic to top it off (which is amazing and everyone should try it sometime). I've tried their Secret Breakfast at Little Star months ago, and while impressed felt the need to broaden my ice cream horizons.
My favorite is the Chocolate with Smoked Sea Salt - I bought a whole pint. I'm lactose intolerant, what the fuck am I doing?!
5 stars for nostalgia of the little gelato shop that couldn't. -
Review from Lloyd B.
Wow! The flavors here are totally off the wall and delicious. Forget about chocolate, vanilla, strawberry. How about Secret Breakfast, Tahitian vanilla or peanut butter curry?
I didn't try them all but I loved Secret Breakfast (bourbon and cornflakes) and the Blue Bottle Vietnamese coffee. So much flavor and "healthy" for you. Well, healthy by way of being organic in their dairy and other ingredients.
They have a bunch of flavors but it varies day to day. They'll have about 10 flavors available on any given day. Check out their website for a list of all the flavors.
http://www.humphrysloc...
Don't let the names throw you off. Everything is worth trying once and you can sample anything in the store. If you love ice cream, you absolutely cannot pass up Humphry Slocombe.
My recommendation? The Secret Breakfast is a sure thing. -
Review from David N.
Seattle, WA
1/18/2012 1 Check-in Here
In the mis of the mission... this is the joint!!!! u definitely have to drive or ride your fixie here. Too far from the BART drop off point. but dont let that deter u.
End of the day its all about the Vietnamese Blue Bottle coffee...handsdown...bliss..done well and flavors are truly represented...
#2 is the cornflake and bourbon for those that want alcohol wit their cereal. Though it didnt work for me that particular day cause of the heavy scotch and whiskey the previous night...
It's a cute shop and nice to bring ur girl.. Downside, no waffle cones.. but flavors and nice service compensate.Listed in: Where to take your lady out…
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Review from Audrey C.
Los Altos, CA
1/19/2012 3 photos
Good, but I'm not going to go out of my way to get to this ice cream shop, but I'm willing to give it another try.
The Blue Bottle Vietnamese Coffee was delicious and I did take a pint home, but the other flavors were a bit lacking. While I'm not a huge ginger fan, the Ginger ice cream didn't have any ginger flavor and was practically vanilla. I also tried the Black Sesame, which I was really excited about, but Maeda-en has a much better Black Sesame. (You'll only be able to find Maeda-en Black Sesame at a restaurant or if you purchase it directly from a food distributor). -
Review from Tiff K.
Sunnyvale, CA
1/20/2012
I haven't actually been to the SF location, but they're selling certain flavors (in rotation) at Bitter+Sweet -- a super cute cafe in Cupertino. But it's SOOOO good that I had to come write a review under the original business.
So far, I've tried Secret Breakfast, Butter Beer, Harvey's Milk & Honey, and Vietnamese Coffee. Each flavor is intensely unique, creative, extremely tasty, without being overly sweet or indulgent. I have to say that I am much more impressed with Humphry Slocombe than Mitchells or Bi-Rite. When the bf, who NEVER on his own craves anything sweet (especially not ice cream), suggests dinner at a certain location just so that he can get Humphry Slocombe ice cream next door afterwards . . . that's when I know there is something special about this ice cream!! We both agree that all the flavors we've tried have been phenomenal. Never going back to regular flavors ice cream!
I'm so glad they're randomly rotating the flavors being offered at Bitter+Sweet so that I don't have to travel far to try different flavors. But I also can't wait to go to the original location in SF!!! -
Review from Amanda S.
Napa, CA
1/29/2012
Super unique ice cream spot with amazingly creative flavors. In fact, it might be a little too unique. Some flavors are very "uhhhhhhh", and despite a traditional ice cream shop look, the place isn't overly kid friendly. What with the double-headed cow mounted on the wall, weird flavors, and booty-thumpin music. Not that I have kids, mind you, but it just seems a little disjointed. Pick a theme and stick with it.
Not that that really stops me from coming here, I've worked at several artisanal ice cream shops, and I'm like addicted to ice cream, and love being creative with it. I just think I'm going to have to visit the other good places for ice cream in the city before I pick a favorite. -
Review from Vickie Z.
San Francisco, CA
1/29/2012 1 Check-in Here
Love this place and their crazy ice creams! I can't really describe all the flavours of ice cream they have because you have to try it to believe it!
Go and get yourself some crazy ice cream! -
Review from Andy W.
1/11/2012
Yes, it's true. It lives up to the hype.
I haven't had a single scoop of bad ice cream here. It's also super reasonable. $5 for 3 scoops. We are talking about fresh made from scratch ice cream.
My faves: secret breakfast and peanut butter curry.
Parking can be a b-word but be persistent and go during odd hours to avoid the lines.
Super awesome. Super good. GO! -
Review from Bobby l.
1/10/2012
Unique flavors that are made in house and changes regularly? yum!
Their Secret Breakfast tops my list so far as my favorite in their wide array of flavors.
+ unique flavors
+changes in menu
+opens late
-The place is tiny though, but they do have tables outside -
Review from Scott P.
Once again, had a taste bud blowing time as I savored my Secret Breakfast on top of my Blue Bottle Vietnamese Coffee. A somewhat conventional combination, but it is like ice cream crack for me... timed it perfect, any later and we would have been stuck at the end of a line that was way out the door. People were double parking on Harrison and running in... parking was a B-word that afternoon and I was lucky to get a spot 2 blocks away.
Also, tried the White Chocolate Lavender, which was fantastic, of course! Very powerful lavender - not for the meek. One of these days I will have to try the Jesus Juice Sorbet.
On a side note... everyone working was very cool and patient - good customer service is still important, even when a business is doing well - and this group did great that day.Listed in: Top Restaurants
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11/16/2011
Humphry Slocombe is everything I was hoping it would be... decadent and mind bending... I almost… Read more »
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Review from Tammy L.
Walnut, CA
2/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
The salt and pepper ice cream punished my taste buds for a few seconds. It was nice to be able to try the ice creams before I committed to them. I ended up with the Harvey Milk and Honey ice cream, as well as the Secret Breakfast. I absolutely love the Harvey Milk and Honey because you could really taste the milk and the honey haha plus it has grahammy bits in there that I enjoyed immensely.In the Secret Breakfast, you can taste the bourbon, and it was also delicious. It is a bit small in there, but it is only an ice cream shop. Despite the cold San Francisco weather, people were lining up around the block for this chilly destination! I heard they have butter beer ice cream here, but they do change their flavors so I didn't get any.......=(!
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Review from Gina L.
San Francisco, CA
1/21/2012
On a whim out of curiosity after hearing my brother and sister-in-law talk up this place, I decided to trek over to Humphrey...on a realllly cold day (ironic?...maybe. but then again, maybe not so much since it's SF)
Decided on the Vietnamese coffee and peanut butter curry (yes...curry and peanut butter together). Both were very very good...though I might be a little biased on the peanut butter one because I like all things peanut butter. (and I also like coffee...) Hmm, also noticed my choices were also "all asian" (so maybe I'm biased on that note too?...STILL.)
Staff was very friendly and willing to help with suggestions and ample samples (which was especially appreciated since it was my first time here).
(Only "bad" thing...that I suppose isn't "bad" is the fact that it's soo rich that I had a little discomfort in my stomach later...) -
Review from Donna C.
San Francisco, CA
1/7/2012 1 Check-in Here
Humphry offer ice cream with flavors for those who want to venture out of their comfort zone, i.e. jesus juice, secret breakfast. Gave those lavors a taste but didn't like it so much to get a scoop but I did get a scoop of the peanut butter curry mmmmmm it was good with a hint of curry and I tasted some peanut butter cookie crumbs in there. The vietnamese blue bottle coffee flavor is a safe option but I did not like it at all. The coffee taste was flat and not creamy at all (taste like stale day old coffee with water.)
They do offer a lot of flavors so I will be coming back to taste the others. -
Review from Monica D.
1/1/2012 1 Check-in Here
Cold day. Random time mid-afternoon. Just after a huge rain storm. Once you finally find this place, THEN find your fortuitous parking spot, AND you miss the notorious crowds, you will stumble upon heaven's own ice cream parlor.
Bi-Rite, Ici, Molly Moon's, I LOVE YOU ALL very very much. Although HS's unique product is not as rich, creamy, or generally decadent as the others, the awesomeness of the flavors more than makes up the difference.
The much-hyped Secret Breakfast flavor? On the medium high side, very medium. I mean it's still crazy outstanding to taste bourbon on your palate and texturized by the subtle presence of corn flakes -- don't get me wrong. It's a wonderful taste sensation. But it's not as mindblowing as I likely imagined, so there's just the tiiiiiiny tiniest bit of 'awww' involved. But still good!
The real showstopper, walk-off home run in HS's arsenal? Guinness Gingerbread. O.M.G. Soooooo flipping tasty -- there is something in their special brand of gingerbread that spectacularly complements the slight flavors of what many probably assume to be bland Guinness stout. But it really isn't!
There's a small daily rotation of flavors (like 8-10; don't expect the massive cases like the other places feature) and they definitely have Affogato! Next time, HS... next time indeed! -
Review from T L.
Walnut Creek, CA
1/12/2012
Absolutely the best ice cream and pretty reasonably priced.
The most inventive flavors. The texture is creamy but light. Rivals the best gelato in Florence.
We find reasons to drive from the East Bay just for this ice cream. There is something wrong with you if you don't like the Secret Breakfast flavor. -
Review from Edrian D.
San Francisco, CA
Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream I heart you!
Been here a few times with friends to try out the recent flavors. They keep ranting and raving about Butterbeer (a tribute to Harry Potter) but it seems like everyone ate it all!!! GRRR!!!! But out of the list of things I've tried, here's a lil tid bit:
Tahitian Vanilla - Simple and not to vanilly, I'd recommend this if you're not in the mood to go crazy on something unheard of
Secret Breakfast - YUMMM! crunchy and bourbon sweet, minus the alcohol.
Blue Bottle Viet Coffee - Me likey!!! It reminds me of when I was a kid and used to dump hella sugar in my coffee. LOL
Black Sesame - Eat in moderation. The first bite was good, then after that, the sesame was super over powering, definitely a trained taste. Just not the one for me.
All in all, a really cute shop with a twist of excitement. -
Review from Whitney D.
San Francisco, CA
1/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
Mmm... a scoop olive oil and a scoop of smoked sea salt and chocolate on a waffle cone pretty please!
A damn fine treat after a day of frisbee golf with friends. I wish I lived closer to this place!
The ice cream itself is creamy and rich, sweet, but not too sweet, and definitely unique in the flavor department.
Check this place out! And bring friends! -
Review from christina k.
Washington, DC
1/3/2012
This might be one of the most amazing ice cream experiences I've ever had. My friend brought us while we were visiting SF since it was her favorite place. We were all stuffed, but we had to get some. I mentally nixed all the alcoholic and caffeine flavored ice creams, plus the sorbets, which left me with like four flavors, including vanilla. I decided to go with black sesame and vanilla. So lame. To be honest, the black sesame was really good and is one of my favorite Chinese desserts, so it was really cool to see in ice cream form. and vanilla was vanilla.
However, I did try their boozy ones (I think I remember liking the guiness one the best?) and I really loved the Vietnamese Coffee one. I should have tried them before nixing coffee and tea, but since I don't drink either of those beverages, I really didn't think I would like it.
I was curious as to how the Oolong tea one was, so I asked for a sample. OH.MY.GOD. It was absolutely amaaazing! The ice cream flavor was floral and delicious - I'd never had a tea flavored ice cream that was that good except for Dave's Ice Cream in Hawaii (green tea). I could not believe I hadn't tried that and gotten a scoop. Unfortunately, it was a rotating flavor.
Lesson: try everything. -
Review from Michael B.
Vallejo, CA
1/18/2012
I must say, that after hearing all the hype about this place I was a bit disappointed. I went on a chilly Tuesday afternoon, so virtually no one was there. The young girl at the counter was extremely friendly and offered me several sample tastings. Although some were good, I just couldn't imagine eating a lot of it and then others were just plain odd and fell flat to my palate.
I finally decided on the Vietnamese Coffee figuring I couldn't go wrong as I love Vietnamese coffee. It definitely tasted like coffee although a bit weak and flat, but it didn't taste anything like Vietnamese coffee. The girl then told me that it is made from Blue Bottle Coffee and that explains why it doesn't taste like Vietnamese coffee, since none of Blue Bottle's coffee comes from Vietnam! I also had the Tahitian Vanilla, but that too was weak in flavor, but creamy.
Was the ice cream good?.... yes. Is it anything special? no. The flavors just aren't that bold. Friendly service, and priced accordingly for what you get though. -
Review from Nathan Y.
Saratoga, CA
1/2/2012
I'm a bit torn on how to rate this place. On one hand, the flavors were quite unique and perhaps even borderline artistic. On the other hand, half of their ice cream flavors simply tasted disgusting (which might actually be a compliment). It was as if they were blended by a preschooler in a sandbox making mud pie at the peak of his creativity.
However, the bottom line is that it was impossible for me to enjoy most of the flavors. If you are the type that likes the flavor of buttered popcorn and black liquorice jelly beans, then this is the place for you. Otherwise, move along. -
Review from Jane A.
Updated - 1/1/2012
(4thUpdate)... AND WE SCORE!!!
Really? Am i that lonely in this city to have my monthly date with Humphry Slocombe....
we had a little bit of foreplay with
- McEvoy Olive Oil Ice Cream
- Hibiscus Beet Sorbet
- Mulled Wine Sorbet
BUT... we hit a homerun with the BUTTER BEER ICE CREAM tonight ;)
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3/9/2011
PALATE SINNING.
How pathetic of me to do an update on an update on an update, i guess there's a first… Read more »
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Review from Stephanie T.
San Francisco, CA
1/17/2012
How can I describe how much I love thee, secret breakfast ice cream? I don't know if I can.
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Review from Bonita K.
San Francisco, CA
1/7/2012
I can't help it...I bring the crowd wherever I go.
I came here with some friends last night, and there was only a couple in line before us doing some tasting. By the time we started to taste some flavors, a huge line of more than 15 people had already formed!
I tasted Jesus Juice, Salt&Pepper, Malted Chocolate, Tahitian Vanilla, and Blue Bottle Vietnamese Coffee flavors. However, I ordered the McEvoy Olive Oil flavored ice cream, a decision I never expected myself to make. I thought it would be heavy since its name indicates oil, but it had an appealing tanginess and a good balance of sweet and savory. I absolutely loved the consistency of the ice cream; it was firm but smooth. I didn't enjoy tasting the Salt&Pepper flavor since there was a terrible clash of the competing flavors, both of which were overpowering and not really meant for an ice cream flavor.
A must-try and a definite new favorite for their interesting flavors! I've got to try them all! -
Review from Mel H.
San Francisco, CA
1/29/2012
Daring flavors and fun decor, this place is great. I loved the salted licorice and their malted chocolate is great. They only 4 stars because sometimes the consistency of the ice cream isn't perfect. Overall, not to be missed.
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Review from H K.
San Francisco, CA
1/7/2012
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE....... The Best!
Nothing else to say. -
Review from Diane T.
1/23/2012
I'm a sucker for good ice cream, especially unique flavors that you just can't get anywhere. I stopped in here with some friends and immediately went straight to sampling. Sometimes, I feel a little self conscious trying everything and a little bit like the scoopers can get a little annoyed, but not here. They were happy to let me try anything my heart desired and even encouraged it! After hearing about all of the crazy flavors and even browsing the website, I was a little disappointed in the selection(they rotate flavors based on the season). I was really hoping for the peanut butter curry or something beet related. However, I ended up falling in love with the secret breakfast (bourbon and cornflakes)!
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Review from Craig R.
My Answer- Secret Breakfast
The Question- What is your all time favorite ice cream flavor?
WOW. HOLY MOLY. AMAZEBALLS. EPIC. PHENOMENAL
I'm not kidding you, as I took my first lick of Humphry Slocombe's Secret Breakfast ice cream all these words popped into my head. It blew me away.
To be honest, Humphry Slocombe is not my overall favorite ice cream shop in the Bay area but as long as they offer their Secret Breakfast I will continue visiting them over and over again.
Located in the Mission, Humphry Slocombe is a small, extremely popular ice cream parlor. What makes HS stand out is their creativity. Their creative flavors are bold and intense. You won't find normal vanilla, chocolate or strawberry here. On my most recent visit to SF I went to HS three times. I tried many of their flavors, all of which were really good. I think their ice creams are a bit denser than most I have tried but they're still pretty creamy. These are all the flavors I tried in my three visits;
Secret Breakfast- Bourbon & Cornflakes
Peanut Butter Curry
5 Spice Pumpkin
Fluffernutter- PB & Marshmallow
Cinnamon Brittle
Black Sesame
Jesus Juice- Red wind & Cola
Blue Bottle Vietnamese Coffee
Coconut Ice Milk
Tahitian Vanilla
Brown Sugar Fennel
Again, the Secret Breakfast was fantastic. You could taste the bourbon so much that I swore I was going to be drunk by the time I was finished with my scoop. It also had a somewhat caramel taste. I also loved the crispy corn flakes inside this ice cream too. My other favorites were the black sesame, PB curry and Jesus Juice, which also had a strong alcohol taste. HS also has some excellent toppings, like homemade mallow fluff, frosted peanuts, alcohol infused cherries, homemade butterscotch, etc.
The three times I visited the lines were actually really short, which was surprising. The prices here are slightly high but the quality and intense flavors of their ice cream make up for the prices. The staff here are all super friendly and willing to let you try as many free samples as you'd like. Oh, and they now accept credit cards as a form of payment.
If you haven't already been to Humphry Slocombe you need to, especially if you're an ice cream freak like me -
Review from Earlene C.
East Bay, CA
Cornflakes and bourbon? That is just absurd! Who would mix the two? Humphry did it and it works!!! I wouldn't have ordered that flavor but thanks to the unlimited sampling, I was able to taste why this place is so bomb. So with no hesitation, check out this flavor- SECRET BREAKFAST. Its no longer a secret.
I also enjoyed the Blue Bottle Vietnamese Coffee flavor. -
Review from Agustinus T.
San Carlos, CA
1/1/2012
Secret Breakfast is very good and unique flavor. Blue Bottle Vietnamese Coffee is a really good coffee ice cream but not quite that different than regular coffee ice cream.
None in our party like Salted Licorice.. It was not good on its own but if you mix it, it wasn't too bad (or was this just guilt from my picking it?). Tried it before ordering for sure.
Peanut butter curry is like it says, you can definitely taste the curry. Interesting but not something I'd get again.
Tried a couple of sorbets which both were good but I'm not big fan of sorbets in general. -
Review from Jacob A.
San Francisco, CA
Not as great as I thought it'd be. The flavor names sound awesome, but when you taste it, disappointment occurs.
I got the Tahitian Vanilla (taste like Vanilla Bean from Starbucks) and Blue Bottle Vietnamese Coffee. (taste like any other coffee flavor). One of my friends got that Chocolate Sea Salt, which tasted mostly like melted Sea Salt! Lol.
If you like alcoholic flavors, go for the JESUS JUICE!!!
I hear they have better flavors during different seasons, like one with "Graham CRACKERS! They probaly have the "bad/unimpressive" flavors during the winter time, because HELLO?!, ICE CREAM in the COLLD?! -
Review from John S.
San Francisco, CA
1/4/2012
My favorite thing about going here is that they dare to be different. I had a scoop of salt & pepper ice cream here one time. I took the taster, tried it, was sort of conflicted on the whole thing, but i figured I might as well snag a scoop to dwell on it. It wasn't my favorite ice cream ever but I appreciated the sweet and savory together. Secret Breakfast (bourbon and cornflakes flavored) on the other hand? Yeah that's definitely one of my all-time favorite ice creams.
It's just a fun place to go. Try some weird stuff, find one you like, and then eat it.. -
Review from Veg F.
Berkeley, CA
2/5/2012
FULL OF FLAVOR. 12 flavors a day--SECRET BREAKFAST is a must try...Jesus Juice tasted too syrupy and almost too gooey for me...however, maybe cause i'm just not a fan of sticky sorbets! However, I loved the texture and the flavor of SB! Browned butter also was delish! Will be back for those!
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