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Ghirardelli Square

900 North Point St, San Francisco, California 94109

Featured Review : It was a cold night in San Francisco. Although summer was just around the corner, the chilly breeze at the wharf was enough to freeze someone, like me, who has been living in the tropics all her life.But my friends assur...See Full Review

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Ghirardelli Square Reviews

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One of my favorite cities!!

  • 5 out of 5 stars by psquare71 from Southlake, Texas
  • August 26, 2025
Quote: I love the atmosphere, the people, the gardens, the food, the uniqueness of San Francisco. I really did leave my heart in San Francisco!
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Chocolatey Night

  • 5 out of 5 stars by writeonthespot from Bacolod, Philippines
  • February 16, 2025
Quote: It was a cold night in San Francisco. Although summer was just around the corner, the chilly breeze at the wharf was enough to freeze someone, like me, who has been living in the tropics all her life.But my friends assured me that there was a good... Read the full Ghirardelli Square review

From journal First-time in San Francisco

Ghirardelli Square: For Sweet-toothed Tourists

  • 2 out of 5 stars by Spritely from Seattle, Washington
  • September 20, 2025
Quote: Ghirardelli is a hedonistic little tourist stop. I can't imagine the locals go there much; I'm glad I went, but I don't think I would go again next time I visit. They were giving out samples of chocolates in the namesake store, which I would guess... Read the full Ghirardelli Square review

From journal September in San Francisco

Give Me CHOCOLATE!

  • 5 out of 5 stars by azsunluvr from Mesa, Arizona
  • September 6, 2025
Quote: Having lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for many years, no trip to San Francisco was EVER complete without a stop at Ghirardelli Square for a hot fudge sundae.There is always a line out the door and you may have to lurk to get a table, but it's... Read the full Ghirardelli Square review

From journal A San Francisco Day Trip

Ghirardelli Square

  • 4 out of 5 stars by kustom57 from Turlock, California
  • May 16, 2025
Quote: Ghirardelli Square used to be the chocolate companies actual chocolate making plant. A number of years ago, Ghirardelli moved their operations a few towns over, and businesses decided to move in. This makes it a bit of a tourist trap, but it is... Read the full Ghirardelli Square review

From journal San Francisco on a Budget

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Ghirardelli Square

  • 4 out of 5 stars by notso62 from Boston, Massachusetts
  • November 29, 2025
Quote: In 1852, Domingo Ghiradelli founded the Ghiradelli chocolate company in San Francisco. In 1893, he purchased this entire city block in order to turn it into his company's headquarters. It grew quickly and was moved to San Leandro in the 1960s. It... Read the full Ghirardelli Square review

From journal San Francisco, CA

Ghirardelli Square

  • 3 out of 5 stars by panda2 from California, California
  • March 16, 2025
Quote: Ghirardelli Square, originally a chocolate factory, has been converted to an area with retail shopping, dining, art galleries, and daily live entertainment (weather permitting), a place to go with your family. Phone: (415) 775-5500Email:... Read the full Ghirardelli Square review

From journal SFO

Ghiradelli Square

  • 4 out of 5 stars by big_frank from Middle Village, New York
  • April 23, 2025
Quote: Nice area if you have a sweet tooth. We went here to eat Chinese food, but found the Square to be a great place to visit. I can not remember the name of where we ate, but it is on the upper floors and you need to take the elevator to get there. It... Read the full Ghirardelli Square review

From journal Westin St Francis

Ghirardelli Square

  • 4 out of 5 stars by dalefried from Medford, New York
  • February 11, 2025
Quote: I visited here for the first time in 1994, with my husband. There was a band playing, which was very nice. Inside the building were a lot of shops you could find anywhere. We walked inside the Ghiradelli chocolate shop--nice. Well, I visited... Read the full Ghirardelli Square review

From journal Left My Heart in San Francisco

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Ghirardelli Square

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Barber E. Lane from Lake Forest, California
  • January 2, 2026
Quote: You haven't been to San Francisco until you've visited Ghirardelli Square. It is located on North Point Street between Polk and Larkin, and is a San Francisco landmark. It almost comes in the same breath as Fisherman's Wharf - only about a block... Read the full Ghirardelli Square review

From journal We Left Our Hearts in San Franciso - Again