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Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop

  • Address: 643 5th Ave., Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA | Map It
  • Phone: 619/234-2449
Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.2/5

Fodor's Review:

This outpost of San Francisco's famed Ghirardelli chocolatier specializes in chocolate bars and ice cream, served in every size and form from a single scoop in a freshly baked waffle cone, to elaborate sundaes, malts, and banana splits. For 30 bucks, ambitious types can attempt the Earthquake Sundae, a well of eight different ice creams, eight toppings, bananas, nuts, embarrassing quantities of whipped cream, and heaps of glistening red cherries. This is the perfect "time-out" place for families with children, but in truth adults usually are in the majority. It's an oasis of old-fashioned charm in the explosive Gaslamp Quarter.

  • Credit Cards: AE, D, MC, V

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Reviewed by rollo from Illinois on 4/27/08
Had a peanut butter & chocolate sundae.It was $18 but worth every buck!

Member Rating: 4.2
Ratings details: Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 3.0 Service: 4.0 Value: 4.0
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