samarati
(443) reviews
4/12/2007
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Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ The best ice cream made in SF. I do NOT bother with the Mission location. The Pacific Cafe Fish house on Geary & 34th serves at least 4 flavors of Mitchell's every night. Last week I asked for one scoop Vanilla & 1 scoop pistachio. They brought out a giant glass cup with more than a pint of ice cream in it. It was plenty for the three of us to share. Price = $4.95! ”
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bonster
(66) reviews
1/14/2007
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
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The long line gives me time to decide on one of the zillion ice-cream flavors they have. Two that I loved: Fresh Ginger, Apple Pie. Oh, I should've gone there for dessert tonight!! ”
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Appetizers
(32) reviews
1/2/2007
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Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
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I ain't a member of the church, so I just don't get standing in a freezing sidewalk line at bedtime, in the middle of winter, for a chance to partake of this ice cream. (For those who don't know: Mitchell's is San Francisco's only ice cream with its own religion.) When I heard about the cult, I thought this must be the place you can get durian and avocado ice cream. Been waiting for an opportunity to try durian ice cream for years, and avocado sounded pretty intriguing as well. I figured the line couldn't be too long at 8:00 PM and 5 degrees above freezing. I was wrong about everything but the avocado, which tasted a bit like green tea ice cream, but not as flavorful. To be fair, my friends had the mexican chocolate and ube, which were good, but really not sacramental. I dunno, can thirty thousand San Franciscans be wrong? Mebbe somthin wrong with my taste buds? ”
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lottanotta
(132) reviews
12/28/2006
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ I actually walked maybe over a mile with my husband and our dog, on one of the coldest nights, just to get a hot fudge sundae. Why? Dunno, but it tasted so good. We sat on the bench out front and enjoyed our treat. There was no line, but it was late in the evening. People would still pull up in their cars and leave with Grocery Bags full of ice cream. ”
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danceluvingal
(165) reviews
12/28/2006
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
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Huge line even on a cold night in December... in my book, that's a sign of a great ice cream place! I finally got a chance to taste their ice cream, and it was heavenly! Really worth the long wait! I had the mexican Chocolate (delish!), and tried the Ube, Mango and Avocado. Definitely will be back for more! ”
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Riffgurl
(102) reviews
8/14/2006
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ The only place you will find such exotic flavors like Macapuno, Ube, Lychee, Halo Halo. I like the Mango, mexican Chocolate and Coffee flavors, but get Ube for my friends who have more eclectic tastes. You will have to stand in line, even on a cold day, but it's worth it. It's the best ice cream in town.
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El Gran Tomate
(46) reviews
8/1/2006
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ Mitchell's _is_ a bona-fide SF institution, and they have some wacky-cool flavors, but the sad fact is, their ice cream is junk food. It's fulla junk! Chemicals, milk paste, sweeteners, preservatives, whatever. My personal SF classic ice cream favorite is swiss Orange Chip at Swensens on Hyde Street. Or the new-fangled Ciao Bella Blood Orange Sorbet - that's amazing stuff. Anyhow, I still go to Mitchells sometimes, but it usually leaves me feeling a little funky, and in general I think it's overrated. ”
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lily
(17) reviews
6/25/2006
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ Even though the wait is long and the line is usually out the door, it is completely worth waiting for. Their unique flavors aren't found anywhere else. I recommend the strawberry cheesecake. ”
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FoodArchitect
(14) reviews
6/13/2006
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ Something I'm always in favor of--- a San Francisco Institution. There is something about these types of city landmarks that provide us with a glimpse into they way the city once was. Luckily, Mitchell's has escaped the fate of many of these old SF eateries. The ice cream is still as satiny and satisfying as it was in 1953. Even the challenge of parking in the lot behind the store has a certain appeal. Oh, the power of nostalgia. ”
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kushnir
(405) reviews
6/10/2006
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ Wow, the rum raisin is so delicate that you feel you are eating silk! I got used to this flavor in Mexico and here it is hard to find! But not at Mitchell's! My friend had the mocha coffee, and the flavor of the coffee ribbon which runs thru the ice cream was intense almost like sweet espresso! Too bad that they only have one, or maybe it good that they only have location therefore making it a special occasion to visit that part of the city! Nice small parking lot in the rear! Can't wait to try the mexican Chocolate flavor next time!
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spiceoflife1
(26) reviews
6/9/2006
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ Happy summer days are here again! This certainly warrants a trip to Mitchell's for the best ice cream in the city. If you are craving it, they probably have it, try some interesting combinations; tropical flavors are made daily, Halo Halo is a must (baby coconut, jack fruit, mongo and sweet bean, purple yam and pineapple). Enjoy.
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fairview
(19) reviews
5/22/2006
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ love this place, amazing flavors my favs are tender coconut, cantaloupe, yam and Pumpkin is not to be missed. the lines are out of the door on most evenings and on the weekend but the lines move very fast. Cash only place.
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monsterbite
(53) reviews
3/7/2006
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ I agree this should be a mandatory visit when in the mission. I am reticent to encourage more people to add to the line. But this is really a SF cultural landmark. Don't miss out. I love any of them with caramel.
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greeneggsandham
(78) reviews
3/5/2006
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ Not to be confused with the other famous Mitchell business in town, this joint is a must-stop for all your friends and family. Ice cream to die for. Long line going out the door? You'd better get your number before the line gets longer. WHEN IN THE MISSION, YOU MUST STOP AT MITCHELL'S. I think the city should pass such an ordinance. ”
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Cyllan
(31) reviews
3/1/2006
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ The Mitchell brother have been making ice cream since 1953 and deservedly winning awards and recognition. They start with 16% butter fat and only the freshest ingredients. Expect to find authentic Bourbon vanilla, along with real Kahlua and Bailey's Irish Cream flavoring some of their delicious ice creams. They add a touch of the exotic with Philippine flavors such as mango, ube (a purple yam, also known in Japan), avocado and mexican chocolate. Dare I say yum! I really love Mitchell's and have been going there for years. It brings back fond memories of a happy wait with good friends for a scoop of spicy, pumpkin ice cream on a sugar cone dipped in chocolate during Halloween time and the sweet coconut, Macapuno ice cream on a hot summer day. I wish them all the best and hope they are around many years to come. ”
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sftwins
(4) reviews
1/10/2006
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ Great ice cream, amazing flavors. They have a good website, lots of info. The only drawback is that there is always a line in the evening, even on cold rainy nights. ”
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quinxi
(57) reviews
12/17/2005
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ My favorite ice cream flavors are still rocky road and strawberry but heck with so many other interesting exotic flavors here its hard not to try some of them. The ice cream is always good with the only problems being tough to find parking and lots of other ice cream lovers. ”
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love2eatgrtfood
(33) reviews
12/4/2005
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ Parking behind the building. I have not seen a place like this in my life. Exotic flavors including: jack fruit, baby coconut, pumpkin, avocado, mexican chocolate and many more. Service is fast-- do expect to wait a bit. Defintely a place to visit. ”
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sfsappho
(252) reviews
12/1/2005
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ really interesting list of flavors, quality ice cream, but everything i've tried here has been way too sweet for me. a couple of bites and i'm thru with it. not enough places to sit and but they do have a parking lot, so that kinda balances out. ”
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Chunky_Monkey
(309) reviews
10/30/2005
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ Came here after Moki's sushi with my sister and it was 7:00 PM. It wasn't totally packed but we still had to take a number. It was my first time here and there were many flavors to choose from and I had trouble choosing one so I got to different ones. I tried the Buko (baby coconut) very delicious! I also tried the pumpkin ice cream because it's almost Halloween! It was definitely good but not as good as the one I had at the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival. My sis had the rocky road sundae which was also wonderful. All the calories was definitely worth it and I would come here again and and again until I have tried all of their many many flavors! ”
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redsf
(30) reviews
10/28/2005
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ delicious ice cream in exotic flavors from the tropics. Who can say "no" to avocado ice cream? (Try it first before you say "no". It is amazing!) A huge selection of flavors, so everyone will find 20 flavors they like. The prices are a bit higher than at a regular ice cream place, but it is a great splurge. No place to sit, and there are often very long waits. But worth it on a nice sunny day. ”
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Cosa
(49) reviews
10/9/2005
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ Haven't been to Mitchell's, yet? What are you waiting for? Wondering if it's worth waiting 30+ minutes for a two-scoop cone that's going to cost you over $4? Of course it is. Just look at the menu. Avocado and mexican Chocolate? Just accept it, grab a magazine and a sweater and take a number. You won't be disappointed. ”
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Moose1111
(38) reviews
8/25/2005
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ Wow, what an amazing experience. The friend that took me was surprised I hadn't ever been there before. But now its a must visit. Yummy home made ice cream, it might be a long wait at times, but its sooo worth it.
So many flavours to choose from.
Go, just go.
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mamajew
(25) reviews
8/16/2005
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ mexican chocolate? check. chocolate caramel crackle? check. kahlua mocha creme? check check and check! man, for a chocophile, this place ROCKS! Worth the wait and the cost. Love it. Love living in walking distance too! ”
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oaklandj
(94) reviews
7/12/2005
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ I love this place. Reasonably priced, for the most unusual variety of ice-cream flavors. Lots of Filipino fruit flavors (Ube, Macapuno, Langka, Halo-Halo, etc) and unusual Western ones, like mexican Chocolate (has a touch of cinnamon) and a seasonal Red Peach that's better than anything you've ever tasted. The quality simply can't be beat. Great, rotating selection of sorbets (like lychee and kalamansi) and sherbets, if lactose isn't your thing. ;-) ”
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jchansky
(35) reviews
6/23/2005
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ This place rules. I love how no matter what neighborhood people live, they'll trek clear across town to go here. There's always a great mix of people in line and even though on a warm night, it's out the door, it moves quickly and why would you ever be in a hurry when you're getting an ice cream cone?? They have a summer flavor of canteloupe which is outstanding. I'm also a huge fan of the chocolate caramel crackle. ”
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Lia
(106) reviews
6/16/2005
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ I have these nostalgic childhood memories of old-school double rainbow ice cream and how amazing it was. Mitchells is probably the only thing that still remotely reminds me of how good that was. ”
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promotersf
(423) reviews
5/9/2005
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ Mitchell's is truely amazing...hands down the best Ice Cream in SF. There's a reason why there are always lines even on rainy days...and that reason is mango, avocado, strawberry, and a host of other flavors. Excellent, creamy, fresh...grab a scoop or two, better yet, grab some to go...they won't last in the freezer for long. Since there are so many flavors, feel free to ask for a taste...they're there to get you hooked for free. Parking is tough since their lot is always full. ”
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mapleleafgirl
(480) reviews
4/26/2005
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ I'll be honest...I don't eat much ice cream...but my b/f insisted I come here. SO we did...and even waited in line for about 20mins!!! i was not impressed...until i recieved my ice cream....wow. I was adventerous and had the avacado ice cream..YUP---avacado...and it was soooo damn good! YOU HAVE to try it---even if you DONT like ice cream much! ”
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marky_mark
(17) reviews
4/22/2005
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ Not only are they open until 11pm, but on warm days, they have to turn people away when they close. What more can you say?
If you're in a hurry, you can get a pre-packed half gallon from their "express line". You don't get the fun of your own cone, but I've waited upwards of 30 mins for that. ”
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TasteBuddy
(106) reviews
4/12/2005
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ Oh, No! I need my Mitchell's Icecream fix now and there's a very long queue! Why is this ice cream shop so good? Why are locals obsessed with the flavors that they serve? Well, you have got to run like a gazelle to this establishment and taste for yourself. My favorite is their Ube flavored icecream. It is made of purple root that is indegenous to South-east asia. Sounds gross? I don't care what you think. More Ube icecream for me. If your taste leans more toward the mundane, then I'm sure you'll love their vanilla icecream, but I can't honestly recommend it since I haven't had it. My palate is a bit too exotique! Just kidding, I also love thier vanilla. But, really! You're in a place that serves Durian, Garlic, and Jackfruit ice cream, for godsake! Go for it! Order something unpronouncable and chances are you'll order it again the next time you find yourself at Mitchell's. ”
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chub415
(253) reviews
4/12/2005
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ The biggest problem is that the mexican chocolate is so good, I never can get myself to try something else. I have tasted the avocado and it is great. The wait is only really bad on weekends and hot days. Plan accordingly and you won't be disappointed. ”
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xscientist
(223) reviews
4/9/2005
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ Incredible homemade icecream. I have necer tasted anything there that didn't taste like it's name, and wasn't amazing. If you are a chocolate fan, the mexican chocolate is one of the best ice creams on the planet. The chocolate is incredibly rich, with a healthy dose of cinnamon. You can get pre-packed half-gallons to go as well. ”
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shat88
(64) reviews
3/31/2005
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ Great ice cream, but the wait can be extremely long. You definitely have to be mentally prepared for the wait (sometimes 30 minutes or longer). Worth it if you're an ice cream fan. ”
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ondmtn
(49) reviews
3/11/2005
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ Great place - unfortunately always a long line. I look forward to the opening of the location on Mission and 19th. Make sure you realize to get a number - otherwise you will get passed up by those who got a number. ”
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mssurly
(45) reviews
3/11/2005
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ One of the few ice creams I can eat due to an egg allergy and this is so yummie with so many flavors to choose from. And, what good place in San Francisco doesn't require you to wait in line plus with the wait you have all the time figure out what combination of creams you want! thai Iced Tea Ice Cream is my personal fave with whipped cream. Oh the decadence. ”
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angie
(22) reviews
3/2/2005
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ Mitchell's Ice Cream is the BEST in San Francisco! Try the Rum/Raisin it is sooo good. Worth even the longest wait. The scoop size is large, and farely priced. Worth every penny! ”
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csmiles
(20) reviews
3/2/2005
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ Wow..it was worth the wait! I had the flavor of month, Dulce de Leche. It was out of this world. It was a wet night and still people were lined up for about 20-30 minutes to get there cones. While standing in line, I asked people if Mitchell's was good (my first time there). One lady said she had been there twice that week for the Dulce de Leche (I had to try it). A guy told me all the tropical fruit flavors were awesome; the fruit is imported. I've got a lot of ice cream tasting to do! So rich and creamy I added Mitchell's to my favorites list. ”
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MacZOT
(79) reviews
3/1/2005
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ Let me put it this way: It was a cold, rainy evening. I had to take a number and wait for 20 minutes to get my ice cream (Lemon Chiffon) IT'S THAT GOOD. The flavor of the month Dulce de Leche was almost TOO good. Chill out a bit Mitchell's, don't ruin me for even Ben & Jerry's. ”
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calforever
(151) reviews
2/28/2005
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ Mitchell's is THE American version of italian gelato. The ice cream is so rich and creamy and full of flavor. Once you've had Mitchell's ice cream, you couldn't go back to the packaged variety at your local supermarket. ”
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geordie
(83) reviews
2/28/2005
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ Really dense ice cream, the good stuff.
I like langka, halo-halo and toasted almond.
Long queues are pretty standard, but thankfully are pretty fast.
Now if they could only make up a mais-queso ice cream... ”
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jadegyrlee
(106) reviews
2/10/2005
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ hmmm, i grabbed a number, went grocery shopping across the street at safeway's for 20-30 min, and still had to wait 15 min for my ice cream. i remember it being good, but i've had better. i actually like marco polo's better (in the sunset). be prepared to wait a long time for your ice cream! but the service is pretty good. i think people get so fed up with waiting so long that they take their time when it's their turn to order. ”
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chris1
(116) reviews
1/14/2005
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ this is a SF institution. I love visiting on a hot day (which means I don't get there too often) If you are adventurous, the avacodo ice cream w/ a scoop of mexican chocolate is awesome. ”
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abs
(69) reviews
12/9/2004
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ totally fabulous. so many choices. AND they are open until 11pm, which is so great! AND they have a parking lot! Love the sundaes. Only have 2 peeves:1) t I wish that they had more dairy free and/or soy based options and 2) it would be fab if they had more benches or other places to sit. I went there when I first moved here and felt so glad to have hit THE neighborhood spot for yumminess. Please go to Mitchell's. :) ”
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tinabobeena333
(48) reviews
10/23/2004
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Cuisine:
Ice Cream Dessert
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Mission |
| “ EASY to say this is the best ice cream anywhere. They make it on site. We went once and there wasn't a line and we ran in to make sure everything was ok, we just lucked out that time - there is always a line. They use a number system; the service is quick and you don't feel rushed out. Try it! ”
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