Double Rainbow @ Autistry Studios
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Double Rainbow @ Autistry Studios

850 4th St, San Rafael, CA

★★★★★4.6(360 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked within Autistry Studios, Double Rainbow blends creamy indulgence with unexpected artistic discovery—regulars rave about their coffee ice cream and the shop's beautiful, gallery-like setting filled with local art for sale. They've recently partnered with Red Whale Coffee to expand beyond their legendary ice cream, now offering specialty toasts and craft drinks that pair perfectly with a slow afternoon of browsing and connecting with friends and family. It's a warmly quirky San Rafael gathering spot where a simple coffee run might turn into discovering your new favorite local artist.

What to expect

MeetingsFamily friendlyPastriesTraditional drinksSpecialty drinksSlow sit

Google Reviews

Nancy Munn
★★★★★2 months ago

Delightful! Stopped for ice cream and fell in love with art for sale. Beyond friendly and beautiful inside.

Dumnoi
★★★★★3 months ago

I have come here many times since they moved to be with Artistry Studios. The ice cream tasted great. I always get coffee ice cream there. And now they serve Red Whale coffee, specialty toasts and some pastries. Staffs are also very nice.

Christi Tuyawa
★★★★3 months ago

Last time I came here was about 20 years ago when I was a teen & I believe it was smaller back then. Anyways I came here with my nuclear family but for some reason I felt servers were hesitant or had their guards up,not really welcoming. I knew it was a woke friendly business but for them to make me feel like our presence wasn't welcomed made me irritated. The ice cream was actually good all the ones we ordered but because of our experience,I wouldn't come back here. And to add on top of that, there was also a customer that was extremely rude to us. SHE JUST GOT THERE. I held the door for my husband as he was carrying our baby in a carseat & she just cut in front of him. I yelled at her "YOU'RE WELCOME RUDENESS!" I grew up here but the vibes have really changed. Are traditional hetero families not welcomed here because of what you stand for?

A G
★★★★10 months ago

As a pregnant woman with a very specific craving, I made the noble 20-minute pilgrimage for a scoop of sweet satisfaction. I arrived at 9 PM on 7/2 to find the shop open but eerily empty — no staff in sight. After five minutes of awkwardly loitering like a lost cone, someone finally appeared and greeted me with, “Well, can I get you anything?” Not exactly the warm, “Oh! Sorry to keep you waiting,” I had in mind. Still, I was willing to let it go... if the ice cream blew me away. Spoiler alert: it did not. I ordered a single scoop in a waffle cone, only to discover halfway through that I was gnawing on a paper sleeve left inside the cone. That's right — my crunchy treat came with a bonus layer of disappointment. I couldn’t even enjoy the cone properly, and by the time I got home, my ice cream had turned into a sad, soupy mess. Pregnancy cravings are no joke, and this little adventure left me more bummed than blissed. Here's hoping it was just an off night — but next time, I'll stick closer to home (or bring a spoon for the car ride). 🍦🥲

A A
★★★★★7 years ago

In quaint downtown San Rafael, CA, Double Rainbow Ice Cream is wonderful - absolutely wonderful. The ice cream tasted great, there was a wide selection, specialty items were made exactly as requested, the atmosphere was filled with cheery teens, Millennials, upbeat seniors, and a couple of chatty adults like myself, all served by a host of wonderful staffers. As other ice cream aficionados gobbled away, I took it all in. Not bad fo $3.50 per scoop, or $6.00 for a sundae, especially in today's trendy ice cream market place, where I spent $11 on a scoop of ice cream in the City. I would recommend Double Rainbow for product, service, style, and simple joy!

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