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Ghirardelli Square

900 N Point St

San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-5500
ghirardellisq.com

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Divine Chocolate

The finest chocolates always deserve five stars. Ghirardelli pleases whether you're eating an ice cream sundae, a chocolate torte, or snacking on a bar. Go easy!

Posted by Deborah on March 28, 2008

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A complex of old brick 19th-century factory and mill buildings in Fisherman's Wharf that now house unique gift shops, tourist stands, restaurants, and the Ghirardelli Chocolate Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop .

Posted by gocitykids on January 22, 2008

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Posted by wcities on June 05, 2007

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A picturesque brick structure perched on a slight
hill overlooking San Francisco's waterfront,
Ghirardelli Square is a chocolate-loving
tourist's dream. The cluster of shops and fine
restaurants at the west end of Fisherman's Wharf
is named after Domenico "Domingo" Ghirardelli,
who took his confectionery skills from Italy to
Uruguay and finally -- in the mid-1800s -- to San
Francisco. Today ... more

Posted by digitalcity on April 11, 2007

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A chocolate-loving tourist's dream, Ghirardelli Square is a picturesque brick-and-windowed structure perched on a slight hill overlooking San Francisco's scenic waterfront. Its advantageous location and welcoming architecture make it a hub of energy and vitality. Camera- laden tourists speaking a sea of languages swarm around the multitudes of gift, art and jewelry vendors situated outside in the ... more

Posted by digitalcity on April 11, 2007

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A parking garage in the Sqaure charges $2 every 20 minutes, but many restaurants validate for their patrons.

Posted by Citysearch on April 03, 2008

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In Short A former chocolate factory that was renovated in the '60s, Ghirardelli Square is considered by some as the first major example of post-modern adaptive re-use. This loosely structured collection of 19th-century factory and mill buildings spilling down Russian Hill to the shoreline now houses some clever shops and restaurants mostly frequented by tourists, but even locals can find ... more

Posted by Citysearch on April 03, 2008, (Edited September 22, 2005)

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This former chocolate factory is one of the city's quaintest shopping malls and most popular landmarks. It dates from 1864, when it served as a factory making Civil War uniforms, but it's best known as the former chocolate and spice factory of Domingo Ghirardelli (say "Gear-a-deli"). A clock tower, an exact replica of the one at France's Château de Blois, crowns the complex. Inside the tower, on the ... more

Posted by frommers on April 11, 2007

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This National Historic Landmark property dates from 1864, when it served as a factory making Civil War uniforms, but it's best known as the former chocolate and spice factory of Domingo Ghirardelli (pronounced "Gear-a-deli"), who purchased it in 1984. The factory has since been converted into an unimpressive three-level mall containing 34-plus stores and 11 dining establishments. Scheduled street ... more

Posted by frommers on April 11, 2007

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What a great place!!! What more could you ask for Chocolate all around you. They have a wonderful selection and you can even watch them make the concoctions. We took our Girl Scout Troop up to Bridge to Cadettes and walk across the Golden Gate Bridge and literally while planning the itinerary this was the major stop for us. It was wonderful that it is so close to Fisherman's Wharf but I have a feeling ... more

Posted by Karla M. on November 26, 2007

Good chocolate, tourist friendly

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Typical tourist trap, but one you should try out. Chocolate is great, some fun stors, but this visit it appeared that there were more empty spaces than usual. My favorite fountain is in the square, and its an easy walk from Fisherman's Wharf and the cable car turn around.

Posted by Citysearch user on November 13, 2006

Wonderful chocolates

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just a few blocks from fishermans wharf is a shopping center called Ghirardelli Square home of the most delicious chocolate in San Francisco. You can take the cable car here and spend the day shopping at the little gift shops in this lovely area of the city.

Posted by Ciara-Jayne H. on October 18, 2006

CHOCOLATE

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This aone of the more popular tourist area in San Francisco. Ghirardelli Square is known for the chocolate factory. The chocolate is scrumptious and it is sold all over the USA. The area is a wonderful place to browse the shops in the square and the sorrounding area.

Posted by GARY L. on October 18, 2006

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My daddy is a chocoholic and for birthdays and holidays this is where I shop for him. It's a nice mall with different little shops that you will not find anywhere else in the world. One of the rare beauties of San Francisco. I LOVE IT

Posted by Melissa D. on October 18, 2006

mmmm chocolatey!

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Ghirardelli is famous in SF for its chocolate, and the store is enough to make anyone drool. The prices are INSANE, but I guess that's the cost for good quality. Free samples are rare sadly, but the tiny chocolates (milk chocolate, dark chocolate, whiet chocolate, chocolate w/ caramel) can be pretty cheap if you just want a tiny sample to tide over a chocolate craving.

Posted by Jocelyn C. on October 17, 2006

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This is my favorite ice cream place so far. I can tell it's not the best but it has very good sundaes, the square itself is quaint but TOURISTY is the major downside.

Pros

+ ice cream

Cons

- touristy

Posted by Citysearch user on February 27, 2006

Famous Chocolate Factory

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The Ghirardelli Square is a great little mall that used to be a chocolate factory. Now it house several stores and restaurants. It is a very nice shopping mall with even a water fountain in the middle square. There are a few clothing stores, jewelry stores and gift stores as well. An, of course, there are the Ghirardelli chocolate stores as well. Its really close to Fishermans wharf on the west end ... more

Posted by Rachel P. on November 09, 2005

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A very relaxing atmosphere - though heavy foot traffic at times. This is a place everyone should check out once in their life. A variety of small stores allow vistors to browse and purchase something unique. Just becareful of the crowd of people!

Posted by Colleen T. on September 05, 2005

A must see

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Ghirardelli Square is a nice small shopping center located close to the Wharf and the cable car turning station. It is one of the "Must" if you visit San Francisco. There are many very unique stores and restaurants. They have life music outside and nice places to sit. The whole place is very clean and well kept. There is parking in a garage very close by.

Posted by M. S. on July 16, 2005

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Beware of the parking garage at Ghirardelli Square. They will claim you have been there all day and then tell you they have no alternative but to charge you the maximum parking fee!

Posted by Citysearch user on July 03, 2005

Awesome setting!

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You have got to visit this renovated 1800's chocolate factory. Included in the mix of stores are some of San Francisco's best restaurants of which I would recommend any one of them. While you are walking through all of the wonderful shops, make sure to catch one of the regular historic tours.

Posted by D C. on June 26, 2005

so nice.

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this place was so nice. it looks very fancy and elegant. i really liked it. the workers here seemed very nice and helpful. their chocolate is SO AMAZING! i love the chocolate here and that's the main reason why i come in the first place. it's a really nice tourist place as well. =)

Posted by Lenny B. on April 14, 2005

great shopping and chocolate!!

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Many people know about Fisherman's Wharf, but just up the hill at the west end is a place that I like better, Ghirardelli Square. It was once a chocolate factory & is now a beautiful area of shops it was So much fun, great restaurants and stores. Great Chocolate

Posted by Carla J. on February 28, 2005

Coco Heaven

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Yummy chocolate! More affordable than Godiva.
If you are not a chocolate gourmet but enjoy candy then this is a fun place for a day trip especially with the kids.

Pros

+ Yummy, Great gifts, Tasty

Cons

- Crowded, touristy

Posted by Citysearch user on November 02, 2002