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Tin Pot Creamery (Palo Alto) 1 of 1
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Small-batch artisan ice cream founded in Palo Alto in 2013, known for inventive seasonal flavors, handmade waffle cones, and house-made mix-ins like brown-butter shortbread and salted butterscotch.

855 El Camino Real Ste 121, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Mon-Sun: noon-9pmOpen

Specialties:

Salted ButterscotchBrown Butter ShortbreadEarl Grey+2 more
ArtisanalLocalSeasonal FlavorsEst. 2013

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Tin Pot Creamery (Los Altos) 1 of 1
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The Los Altos outpost of the Bay Area's beloved small-batch creamery, serving the same rotating seasonal menu in a quieter neighborhood setting.

4546 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022
Mon-Sun: noon-9pmOpen

Specialties:

Salted ButterscotchStrawberry Pink PeppercornVegan Sorbet
ArtisanalLocalSeasonal FlavorsEst. 2015

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Salt & Straw (Palo Alto) 1 of 1
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Portland-born small-batch creamery serving creative, ingredient-driven flavors with a rotating monthly menu. Vegan and dairy-free options always available alongside the classic scoops.

368 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Sun-Thu: 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat: 11am-11pmOpen

Specialties:

Sea Salt with Caramel RibbonsHoney LavenderPots of Gold & Rainbows (vegan)+1 more
ArtisanalSeasonalVegan OptionsEst. 2018
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