Secret Breakfast is the flavor that made Humphry Slocombe famous. Cornflakes are baked into crispy cookies, then folded into a bourbon ice cream base — the spirit adds warmth and slight bitterness that plays against the sweetness of the cookies. It's the closest ice cream gets to a cocktail in a cone. When they offer it, it's the most popular flavor on the menu.
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This is the must-try flavor and what Humphry Slocombe is known for. It's unlike any other ice cream you've had — don't skip it for the unusual flavors.
The bourbon adds a refined edge without tasting like drinking. It's balanced perfectly so the cornflakes and sweetness don't overwhelm the alcohol note.
Less adventurous than some of Humphry Slocombe's offerings, but still refined. The lavender is subtle (not soapy), and the honeycomb adds crunch and sweetness. It's a flavor that works both as a dessert and as a curious palate experience.
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If you're new to Humphry Slocombe and want something adventurous but not extreme, this is a good entry point. The lavender is aromatic without being weird.
Humphry Slocombe takes the classic salted caramel and adds grappa — a distilled brandy made from grape seeds and skins. The alcohol adds a subtle grape note and warmth without tasting boozy. It's like salted caramel grew up and went to Italy.
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This is a more refined take on salted caramel. If you've had the Bi-Rite version, this will taste noticeably more complex and boozy.
This is the flavor that proved Humphry Slocombe was truly adventurous. Foie gras ice cream shouldn't work — it's fatty, savory, and seems wrong in frozen form — but it does. The mousse creates a silky, intensely rich ice cream that tastes decadent and almost luxurious. It's not for everyone, but it's a flavor that stays with you. Available seasonally (usually fall/winter).
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Try a taste before committing to a full scoop. This is genuinely unusual — it's rich, savory, and challenges your idea of what ice cream can be.
A savory-leaning flavor that works as a palate cleanser after eating something sweet, or as a surprising finish to a meal. The olives provide brine and umami, while the toasted walnuts add nuttiness and crunch. It's proof that Humphry Slocombe thinks beyond dessert.
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This is a savory ice cream that challenges your palate. If you like umami-forward food, order this. If you prefer traditional sweet, skip it.
Humphry Slocombe was founded in 2008 by Jake Godby and Sean Vahey, two ice cream rebels who wanted to prove that ice cream didn't have to be conventional. Their mission: make flavors that shouldn't work but somehow do. Secret Breakfast (bourbon, cornflakes) became their flagship and changed how people thought about ice cream. The Ferry Building location remains their core presence, though they've expanded to multiple outlets. Their adventurous spirit — foie gras, olive oil, wasabi, corn flake bourbon — made them a standard-setter for creative ice cream across the country.
Come expecting unusual flavors. Secret Breakfast is the classic — order it. Then pick one risky flavor (foie gras, olive & walnut) and one safe flavor. Taste all three and compare.
The Ferry Building location is convenient if you're visiting the farmers market or just wandering the waterfront. The vibe is casual — grab a cone and eat while walking.
Humphry Slocombe rotates seasonal flavors frequently. Check their website or social media to see what's available before you visit — flavors change monthly or even weekly.
If you're with friends, each person try a different unusual flavor and taste around the circle. This place is designed for flavor exploration, not playing it safe.
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