Humphry Slocombe
The Verdict
"Secret Breakfast first, then branch out. The Ferry Building location is convenient but the Dogpatch shop is less hectic. They ship nationwide if you get hooked."
What you need to know
The Food
Secret Breakfast: The signature. Bourbon ice cream with cornflakes mixed in. On the menu since day one. Order it first.
Blue Bottle Vietnamese Coffee: Collaboration with the Oakland-based roaster. Works exactly as well as it sounds.
Bourbon Caramel and Bacon Peanut Brittle: Other permanent flavors that hit the same adult-treat note.
Rotating seasonal flavors lean into the unexpected. The shop is named after characters from the British sitcom Are You Being Served?, which says enough about the tone.
The Space
Ferry Building location is a small counter inside the Embarcadero marketplace, bay views steps away. Dogpatch on 22nd Street has a quieter neighborhood feel.
Practical Info
Price: Single scoops $8 to $11, pints $11 to $12, ice cream cakes $45 to $65
Hours: Both locations daily. Confirm via humphryslocombe.com
Ferry Building: 1 Ferry Building, accessible from Embarcadero BART/Muni
Dogpatch: 699 22nd Street, near 22nd Street Caltrain
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