Ghirardelli Square

This specialty retail and dining complex, housing shops and restaurants, was originally a chocolate factory established by Domenico “Domingo” Ghirardelli. San Francisco Designated Landmark #30.

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    (415) 775-5500

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    ghirardellisq.com

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    Shopping Plaza

Address

900 N Point St (btwn Polk & Larkin St) San Francisco , CA 94109 United States

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Keywords:

ice cream ghirardelli chocolate hot fudge scenic views free samples wine milkshakes brownies tours cute cupcakes mochas live music outdoor seating pop-up shops delivery gardens breakfast food malts
Diana Mirakyan

A very nice square to spend some time with friends. You can buy some chocolate , eat or drink something, it's really a very pleasant place

Danielle Ebstein

Get a cocktail at Waxmans and sit outside, grab a free sample at 1 of 3 Ghirardelli shops, grab a beer in the lagunitas beer garden , or peruse an etsy art pop up shop in the old warehouse !

Sarah Haughey

Don't get stuck in tourists traps. Head here at night, grab your pricey ice cream cone from the chocolate shop (mint chocolate chip is my fave) and head to bleachers by the bay . Great view

Sherry Shular

Awesome place!! They make fresh chocolate everything!! They give you fresh samples. And you can buy it right there!!Fun place.

N ~

Must-visit place. Daytime or nighttime it will always be a beautiful spot to spend some time. I would recommend this place anytime between late afternoon and sunset .

Karen

The square is so nice - many pictures to be taken with the sign and the store, plus the square is so nice to just sit and enjoy your chocolate .

Sher Marie G

Settled on this place for lunch and newbies to the area! Quick pleasant service spicy fish sandwich and fried pickles were our choices...and drinks of course

Lindsay D.

Treat yourself to an ice cream sundae - the hot fudge sauce is utterly decadent! My personal favorite is mint chocolate chip ice cream with Ghirardelli hot fudge . Omg yum!

Thomas Corona

Is a small mall where you can see from the outside the ghirardelli factory . Do not forget to taste the milkshakes and the chocolates !

Steven Mansilla

Is you are looking for some place where eat the best dessert on San Francisco, this is the place, the chocolate is awesome‼️ I love it❤️

Ginny W.

If you are riding the cable car later, get the ticket first! There is a 10% off coupon for Ghirardelli on the back.

CollegeFashionista

If you're in the mood for something sweet (specifically chocolate ) the spot for you is Ghirardelli Square. You will for sure get your sweet tooth fix here.

Jessica Wickham

Great views , a lovely place to spend a sunny afternoon watching the world go by

Amanda Moreland

One of my favorite spots to hit up. Make sure to get to both ghiradelli stores in the square to get free chocolate .

Melay M

I loved ghirardelli shop we order ice cream The hot fudge was amazing and The hot chocolate great for The chilly weather

Steve Oatney

Hot fudge sundaes are great most everywhere, but here they seem just a tad bit better. Nice little shopping area with boutique shops throughout the interesting old factory 's complex.

Bethany Luck-Hutson

Lola North Shore is a fabulous little boutique with great San Francisco souvenirs and wonderful, unique, entertaining gifts for all ages.

Lindsay Bigs

Free chocolate sample at every entrance. If you walk in to all of the stores and go in circles enough you can have your fill for free. :-)

Ergin Eroğlu

Perfect place to lay on grass and enjoy sun with beautiful view of Golden Gate Bridge

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I loved the Nud hill with extra espresso shot !!! But tbh their Cashiers are the worst ;( N their service doesn't qualify their big reputation! I hope they train them to be more professional

UpOut Events

Ghirardelli Square hosts the 11th Annual Uncorked Wine Festival featuring top-tier wineries , a Lagunitas garden , live music & entertainment, and craft fair and local food for sale. Sat, 5/7 Read more

Meshari

A very yummy and delicious spot for chocolate in SF.. head to Ghirardellie shop and try their sundaes ????????

Anna Martius

Ice is very sweet, too much for my taste, bit the view is perfect. Also not to forget the dark chocolate with see salt caramel

Darren Cassidy

Love this area. Best date spot . Take her down to the water after and then to fishermans warf for dinner . Slam dunk

Ece

Go get the chocolate fudge sundea. The real chocolate fudge tastes awesome

Medasset

The Ghirardelli Square fountain (Ruth Asawa, 1968) outside the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company shop features a mermaid seated on sea turtles .

Paulina Serrano

Is always great to have an ice-cream in this place! Try the Sundaes but I will recommend to share sometimes.

Joseph Le

Super lively ! Obviously there are sweet shops and ice cream on every corner but the views are great too.

Edward Forte

Nice place to stroll, get some chocolate , food, and shop

E Mar

A good place to visit once. It tends to be packed with tourists . Grab your free chocolate sample and visit the other stores.

Viviana Jaque Trejo

It's no more a factory , so if you want to know more about Ghirardelli , this is not the right place. However, they give you some coupons to buy ice cream if you go and ask for the tour trip ;)

Westfield San Francisco Centre

Get a taste of the city ’s colorful history with a free animated 3D light spectacular under the dome at Westfield San Francisco Centre daily starting at 5pm through July 7, 2013!

Venkatesh Hodavdekar

You can't go wrong with this place. Get a to go order on the second floor if you want to avoid the rush.

Fi Vei

A beautiful place, all related with chocolate . Don forget to make a stop at Ghirardelli marketplace .

Laura

If you love Ghirardelli chocolate then you have to come here. It's a very pretty area too.

Speitro Gómez

The palace of chocolate ... and more! Visit all the places and you will receive a free chocolate !

D

Vanilla sandwiched by cookies and cream ice cream with fudge and chocolate chip cookies

Emilio Martínez

It's a touristy place, and it can get really crowded during weekends. People make long lines for ice cream , but I recommend trying the Kara's Cupcakes better.

Ty Peterson

The Treasure Island Sundae is a must buy! The brownie inside just makes it that much tastier and satisfying!

Eric Nelson

Nicely arranged chocolate shop . Ice cream bar too. 10% off coupon available in tourist guides.

Paul Narsavage

For some chocolate , ice cream , coffee , or hot cocoa ... skip the long line at the front ice cream shop , and head to the back to the Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop & Caffe.

Alex Bosworth

Grab your free chocolate when you walk in the door

Brandon Cain

See where the great chocolate company started it all. Also! Free samples when you walk in!!

Westfield San Francisco Centre

Come rock through the decades of San Francisco history in our free 3D light spectacular at Westfield San Francisco Centre on 865 Market Street starting at 5pm daily through September 3, 2012

Showtime Network

Bay Area HOMELAND fans: Think you can beat a polygraph? Find our surveillance van near Ghirardelli Square (West Plaza ) on 11/7,1PM-6PM, and test your powers of deception!

Adam Burrell

So many treasures. Check out the cupcake shop .

(RED)

Ghirardelli Square just turned (RED) for World AIDS Day. Join us in helping to deliver an AIDS Free Generation by 2015. - www.2015QUILT.com

Mateus Peixoto

Try the Ocean Beach Sundae and know what love is about.

Secil Sanseven

Their ice creams are too big for one person. I liked the one with chocolate , didn't like the vanilla .

Guy Carpenter

Go in, get your free ghirardelli square, then buy what you want at Walgreens for 50% less. They don't make the chocolate there so it's rather pedantic.

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The sundaes and hot chocolate are delicious make sure to try both! - Katherine Coles

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Excellent value and wines.. Only thing missing were snacks eg. Cheeses, crackers, etc. but bar staff were fantastic. - Janita Bellot

8.4
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The Mint and Chip Gelato is incredible. - Mark the Aviator (MrSkyGuy)

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enjoy the seriously good and high end food court - tasty Thai, tripe, sushi, seafood and much more. One of my favorite downtown lunch options - Shannon Clark

7.1
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Find all the circular staircases and paths to explore! - Tantek Çelik

8.7
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Cute, small, quiet, coffee shops, girls accessories, Japanese restaurants, fun tradition Japanese sweet. - Alicia Blair

8.7
Road
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Very interesting place, good for a walk because the surroundings are very nice, close to ghirardelli square - Rodrigo Artavia

9.1
Bar
Buena Vista Cafe

Their breakfast food (weekends only) is very very good. Start your day with a San Franciscan omelette and an original Irish coffee! - Natalie M

7.1
Seafood
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Beautiful views but expensive. Great food. Full bar with open seating and full service. Great staff. Make reservations during busy season - Shawna Marie