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Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace
Chocolate Store, Ice Cream Parlor, and Candy Store
San Francisco
The ice cream at Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace is a can't miss
"Go into the gift shop and get a free chocolate square"(8 Tips)
"Walk in and get greeted with a free sample!"(14 Tips)
"The sundaes and hot chocolate are delicious make sure to try both!"(63 Tips)
"Peanut butter hot fudge sundae is the way to go."(16 Tips)
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Eleanor RigbyJuly 10, 2017Top of all ghirardelli in San Francisco has a plaza where you can enjoy the view and you shake, ice cream or whatever you ask for. Be patient is always crowded.
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Eduardo VieroDecember 28, 2014It's hard to say what's best here since basically everything is good here. I'm more inclined to prefer dark chocolate, but you can choose anyone and won't be disappointed. The factory inside is A+!
Annie MargesonNovember 27, 2018You can never go wrong with ice cream. End of story. Just don’t forget that you can change the flavors of ice cream in your sundae. Also, don’t come here on a Saturday evening. It was SOOO crowded!
Tony XerriMay 20, 2013Everything is great here but people should compliment more on the knowledgeable staff because they know everything about where they work and that's a rare trait. Free samples when you walk in too!
NeMeSiSApril 18, 2015Love the ice cream selection. Tend to be crowded over weekend, so u want to avoid this, come later in the evening. Take a stroll ard the premise Abd enjoy your ice cream!
Lee SimcoxAugust 21, 2013Free samples of chocolate when you go in! And when I tried to leave I was given another one! This place is bigger and better for sundaes, but to buy chocolate go to its sister shop across the square.
Social News NetworkDecember 4, 2013Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate! If you're in San Francisco, it would be illegal not to stop in and get your sugar on. The workers are friendly and you feel like a kid in a candy store...
Lesly TanApril 28, 2012A brand of chocolate with it's own ice cream parlor? Believe it! Their employees also give out free chocolate to every customer who enters their chocolate shop area (which I abused a few times haha).
Natalie MJune 19, 2015To avoid the long line at the original choc factory, head to the back to the marketplace to still get your chocolate fix but without as long as a wait!
N ~January 25, 2016Love the chocolate and the ice cream. They have great deals after holiday season. Gifts options are good. Try their hot chocolate mix it is great.
SılaMay 31, 2015Best Chocolate Shop in SF. I love Sea Salt and Caramel ones. Try the big box of minis, taste each one and choose your best.
Abood AbussaudApril 8, 2015Everything is great in here.. HUGE portions though.. You get to see the making of their chocolate beside getting a free sample!
KarenJanuary 18, 2023So. much. chocolate. Go for the unique stuff you can't get from regular retail locations like supermarkets and pharmacies.
AbhishekSeptember 1, 2014If you love chocolate and ice creams, and are in SFO, you should make sure that you pay them a visit! You will not regret!
Ami BatmanOctober 11, 2011When they give you the sample and you want to share it with a friend, don't split it in half. It's likely full of caramel and you're going to get your fingers sticky!
Puu KampolratanaFebruary 15, 2015You can find Ghirardelli Chocolate anywhere around SF but just check out the beautiful view of the wharf from this place
Christine BJuly 12, 2012Yes, it's touristy and overcrowded, but watching the chocolate made the old fashioned way and having a sundae with the dark chocolate fudge is totally worth it
Akshay DaveAugust 12, 2013The new place is bigger than its older cousin. You have ample of place to sit and relax..no big queues.. love it !
Fatin AzmanDecember 26, 2018Tried their signature fudge ice cream... super goooood. Oh, their chocolates are good too.
Krista VogelSeptember 1, 2014Free samples! They have special San Francisco flavors here, too, and the sundaes they serve are huge.
Jeremy KrantzAugust 13, 2014Pretty much a tourist trap but fun nonetheless. Check out the chocolate fountain/tempering machine in the back of the main room
Tomi AjayiDecember 22, 2014Go see the chocolate making process, buy some freshly made chocolate or if nothing else, try the free samples given at the door
Ray LopesSeptember 4, 2016My most recent discovery here are the chocolate covered dried cranberry. Deliciously addictive!- Lee SimcoxAugust 21, 2013This store has the widest range of chocolates and gifts, but is really tiny and cramped. For sundaes go to the Marketplace across the square (its bigger).
- SFistMay 6, 2015Yes, you've had their squares everywhere, but Ghirardelli still represents some of the finest in chocolate-making around the world, so be thankful they're ours.
VickyisaStar LAUJune 1, 2011Go In summer at night take your butterscotch hot fudge sundae outside and enjoy the great ambience of Ghirardelli Square - quite romantic with the lights at night
Drew KaplanSeptember 18, 2011The Intense Dark Sundaes have A LOT of ice cream and hot fudge: it's best to share one with a friend rather than trying to eat it all on your own....
OndrejMay 10, 2015I waited for my hot chocolate longer that I would like to and it wasn't even crowded. At least it tasted delicious. Worth visiting only if you are there the first time.
Jennifer RipleySeptember 2, 2012This cafe is chaos. Seat yourself, if you don't mind stalking those trying to eat their sundaes. Waiters have to wander around looking for table numbers, hope this sundae is worth the 40 min wait!
Casandra S. ZentenoMay 19, 2014Cool place, but don't order a milkshake. Our group got 3 different kinds and they were all ~okay~ But the sundaes looked good!
Stephanie LocknerNovember 4, 2015Always a great place to visit. The ice cream never fails to make me happy and end many a visit to the city.
Anje LitleJune 14, 2014Hot Cocoa is wonderful! A must try......even thought you may have to stand in line forever!
FreezeCrowdNovember 14, 2011The Presidio Passion is a delicious treat to try. If you parked, you can get a voucher.
Celine Pemberton-HoyleMarch 11, 2014The shop near the entrance sells ice cream and chocolate in large containers, but you can buy individual squares at the Marketplace.
Shane MartinApril 6, 2019When buying retail chocolate, use the lane to the right to avoid the sundae line mob
Stephanie PolstonJuly 3, 2015Ice cream sundaes. They r huge. We went a couple of days and had different ones.Sal were good choices.
Jinnie LOctober 28, 2013Mmmm CHOCOLATE♥ yum!! Believe me If you have a sweet tooth, this is heaven. super fun place :)
Rafunzel FoltzJuly 8, 2013Try the golden gate. Ghirardelli version of a banana split with vanilla/pineapple, strawberry and chocolate.
Edgar L.July 9, 2013Sit closer to the front or downstairs if you can...or else you may get your ice cream late and a bit melted =(
Alp TurgutDecember 15, 2013If you choose chocolate chips ice cream with milk hot fudge, you won't be disappointed.
Emily WillenOctober 5, 2013Pick up the paper menu in the front, scan in the code from the back of it with your smart phone, & show the cashier to get 10% off orders
Kris Vera-PhillipsSeptember 23, 2013Try the Caramel Sundae - #kvpinmybelly : Sweet #TGIF treat with my hubby. Also, another reason why I need to go to boot camp!!! #feeldaburn
Michael FiskSeptember 21, 2014Find seating outside the front door where round wooden tables are on brick patio. Inside is too hot and stuffy.
Steven FreimanAugust 16, 2012Walk in through the downstairs and out through the upstairs to get two free samples!
Speitro GómezJune 16, 2017My first experience was bad, I tried the chocolate sea salt smoothie but it was just sugar for me 😢
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Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace
900 N Point St
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States
Proudly Made in America Since 1852
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- 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
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- 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
(415) 447-2846
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