Back home near San Francisco, the Mission district is known to have some unique foods that is hard to compete with in creativity. Bi-rite Creamery in SF is one of them, with its handcrafted flavors made from organic ingredients with biodegradable materials. What I love about this place, as with many other ice cream shops is the original flavors that come with it. Bi-rite Creamery features flavors that cannot be found elsewhere, including orange cardamom, honey lavender, salted caramel, brown sugar with caramel ginger swirl, and many others. The taste is fresh and scrumptious. The price for a single (one or two flavors) on a cone or cup is fairly priced (at $3.25) and fulfills a wonderful afternoon snack by Dolores park or dessert.
3692 18th St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
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Another noteworthy ice cream shop has already been featured in Pixar's Up when Russell tells Mr. Fredrickson about this ice crea
m shop his father would take him to. As a Berkeley student, almost everyone has heard of Fenton's Creamery. They are known for "the Challenge," indulging in 3 lbs of ice cream (of your choice) under 20 minutes to win a t-shirt as well as for the sake of pride. Many student groups like to come here to take on the challenge or just enjoy their gigantic serving of sundaes, whether it is petite or monstrous. Prices range from $6-$11, but the portions are grand and easily shared between two or three people. The type of ice cream that is served is more typically found in grocery stores, but the creaminess and taste makes this little cute shop with its 50's style layout a must-try place.
4226 Piedmont Ave
Oakland, CA 94611
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A bit farther from campus, in Alameda, where many Berkeley alumni seem to bum around after graduation, another creamy ice cream shop is situated a block away from the shore. Tucker's ice cream shop is a charming, old-fashioned ice cream shop that serves super creamy ice cream, around the degree of creaminess of Fenton's Creamery. The type of flavors that are found in this shop are comparable to Fenton's but a slightly different. Example of flavors include pralines n cream, burgandy cherry, toasted almond, rainbow sorbet, marble black raspberry, and many typical creamy and fruity ice cream flavors. In my opinion, the best item to order is their sundae with your choice of flavors served with several toppings in a goblet cup. Prices are only slightly cheaper than Fenton's, but the quality is just as good. If you're ever in the area, such as eating at the Sushi House a block away near the shorce, you should definitely come and check this place out if you're a lover of creamy ice cream.
1349 Park St
Alameda, CA 94501
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Lastly, the closest place to which I live and one of the first speciality ice cream shops I've been to has always had a special place in my heart. Ici, located on College Ave in Berkeley, is a tiny ice cream shop that tends to attract a large number of customers. The shop is adorned with cute little signs in cursive script text with a simple classy feeling. Ici serves gourmet style ice cream with much smaller portions in comparison to the previous three ice cream shops. However, the place is always booming with business even on cold and uncommon ice cream days. The handicraft work of this prviately-owned creamery has quite a reputation, with the former Chez Panisse. The menu is different everyday with flavors freshly made the day of sale. Many people come here to try not only the ice cream, but also the unique treats they sell at the counter, which include their own cones, orange candies, brittles, and marshmallows (including an green tea flavor). So, if you can't afford a $100 meal at Chez Panisse, you can always come here and spend $3-$4 for a dessert that is at par to the owner's former workplace.2948 College Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705
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