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1480 Haight St. (btw. Masonic Ave. and Ashbury St.). &415/626-4143. www.benjerry.com. Cones from $4.50. AE, DISC, MC, V. Sun Thurs 10:30am 9pm; F ri Sat 10:30am 10pm. Muni: No. 6-P arnassus, no. 7-Haight, or no. 71-Haight-Noreiga bus to Ashbury St.
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