Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco

Such a fun place to visit! They really have a great system down! There's a major line to get in but really it goes fast! I was just a little annoyed that they had a hard time understanding or inputting my ice tea. But really it was small compared to how nice they were and efficient :)

It's a nice square to relax after a day of walking around. There's some shops and a nice fountain to sit around. The main draw is, of course, the multiple Ghirardelli shops. Don't be discouraged if one has a line, just walk a few steps and check out the wait in the next one. It's true you can buy the chocolate in any regular food store, so I believe the ice cream is where this place really shines! The sundaes are massive and delicious. You could share one between two or three people...or you can forgo lunch and just have a sundae to yourself! Yum!

This is definitely a tourist trap. Avoid unless you want a very touristy experience. We had a poor experience with the Ghirardelli ice cream shop. Or of our three items only one was done right. We had a very hard time finding anyone to help even though there were many workers. None seemed capable. We eventually found a supervisor who fixed one item, but not the third. After all the trouble we were pretty disappointed. Find somewhere else to get some ice cream.

Always love it here!! I've been coming here since I was a child and so it's very nostalgic for me. Miss all the old shops but I understand how the market has affected this place and others over time. Love Lori's Diner here.. great food and view of the Bay.

This is a good place to go. For one, you get free chocolate. If you go through the door twice, they'll give you two. Also it's cool to learn about the chocolate making and see all the big machines doing their thing. And if you want more chocolate, there is a huge variety of things to buy! Including restraunt style desserts and they have tables to eat them at. Lots of Ghirardelli signs that you can take pictures of. And it's right by the water.