Sooo good! This is the Del Mar location. It inside of a small shopping complex and there is parking in the back, first hour is free! There is a nice variety of flavors and they let you sample all of them! The staff is very friendly and gives you some info about each of the flavors. I ended up getting the roasted pistachio and the rice/milk/cinnamon flavor. This is honestly probably one of my favorite pistachio flavors I had there are chunks of pistachio and it and they told us that they roast the pistachios there! Combined with my other flavor was sooo good. There was a line when we went but it goes fast. They also sell hats which are on display inside! read more

An's Hatmakers - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

Deserves each and every one of these five stars. What sets An's Hatmakers apart, though, is their location and service. It's a five minute walk to Del Mar beach, an absolutely stunning, cover-worthy place to be. The service is incredible, as I've revisited several times and every worker I've encountered is equally warm and welcoming. Every An's location allows each customer a flavor tour where you can try each flavor, which is SO fun. They have a rotating menu with some permanent flavors, my favorite being Leather (for all of the cookies & cream, cookie dough lovers). Also, during Christmas time, they go all out with decorations which warms my heart as a Christmas fanatic. This ice cream shop is the epitome of the San Diego experience, and is sure to make your day better. Ps the cones are absolutely delish! read more

An's Hatmakers - Leather - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

Loved the concept of the store. The wait can definitely be long but once you get up to the front you'll see why. Each party is able to sample all the flavors and are given a description of each one. I really enjoyed the different flavors that were given. Inside they have a couple of tables and chairs and it definitely gets packed during peak. read more

Wouldn't you think this is a place to come to if you were in the market for a hat? There ARE hats on display but this place sells cold creamy confections. Cute shop, interesting flavors, friendly counter service. If you are lactose intolerant prepare yourself. Just a cautionary note cuz you know... read more

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There was a fairly long line that extended outside the shop, but it moved quickly. When we got to the counter, we were greeted by Emily. She was very upbeat and friendly right away. We asked for two samples and then she asked if we had ever been there before when we told her we had not, she then offered us a flavor flight. The palate cleanser to start was delicious! I could eat just a bowl of it! All of the flavors were delicious, and Emily gave great descriptions of each as she gave us the samples. I decided on a small with 2 flavors Minky which was a refreshing coconut/pineapple and also Beret which is vanilla, white chocolate, and caramel. The little shop is adorable love the hats on display. There are a few tables inside and also a few outside with umbrellas. Great location, limited street parking but the Plaza does have a parking garage on the block. read more

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Another 5 star experience in the books! I was in the area and had to make a stop at my favorite gelato shop. Service was amazing as usual and the line wasn't too bad. I went around 5pm on a Saturday and waited about 15 minutes. I got their strawberry lemon and their palette cleanser. They complemented each other very well and it was so refreshing on a warm summer day. I love it here! read more

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easy five stars !! if youre in sd, you need to try ans!! there was a line, but it moved at a steady pace. once its your turn, you get to go on a flavor tour and literally try every single flavor they have available. the girl helping us was so energetic and preppy. there are a few small tables inside and out. i also liked how any size can get you two flavors!! yum read more

Award-winning and worthy of the hype! It's not just gelato, it's an experience! We came in on a Saturday afternoon and didn't have to wait at all. I had looked at the menu and had picked out what flavor I wanted, but we did the samples and I changed my mind. Make sure you try all the flavors as well. They do them in a certain order and the server explained everything so well. It's obvious that the people who work here love their job and are proud of their products. The shop was adorable. I've been to the original An's Dry Cleaning, and I can't wait to check out their newest location in OB. read more

An's Hatmakers - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

Cute ice cream shop! I'm lactose intolerant so I was a bit disappointed in the only dairy free option being an odd sorbet flavor, but I'm reviewing based on my families feedback. They all ordered different ice creams and said it was good, but weren't blow away like they were hoping to be based off of this spots reputation. read more

The line is way too crazy. I think they do it on purpose and some of the flavors are extremely sweet

Shout out Gavin! All the employees there are super friendly. We're a huge fan of all things Ans ice cream and this one def did not disappoint. They gave us a complimentary ice cream tour. They always have such good vibes and the best ice cream ever read more

We stopped by the famous An's for a treat over the weekend. There was a long line out the door but it moved fairly fast. However it was disappointing that one of the 5 flavors on the menu was sold out by 3pm. Overall none of us believed the experience or ice cream was worth the price per scoop. read more

Come here with an open mind, they have such unique and delicious flavors! Ive always wanted to try An's Drycleaners, but there is always such a long line (and rightfully so)a bit I came here to their Del Mar location on a Sunday evening and there was no line. Amazing! read more

What a cute concept for gelato! Seating is outside and you cant ask for anything better than eating gelato while staring at the ocean. I came on a holiday weekend so there was a long line. I was able to sample a few flavors before deciding on the fascinator and paper combination. It was good but not as good as gelato in Europe. :p also kinda pricy but I guess you pay for the experience. read more

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Literally the BEST ice cream I have ever had! Was in town visiting and had to hit all three locations to try all the flavors! Staff is great and tell you all about the flavors. The theme is adorable... so glad they keep the old spot and just give it an update at all the unique locations. It's all gluten free so I really love that too! Pro tip- get the passport and hit all three locations- your third stop you get a free ice cream. read more

Yes there was a line out the incredibly cute shop! The delicous snickerdoodle Gelato was sweet and delicious. Recommend! read more

An's Hatmakers - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

Cute dessert shop serving interesting gelato! We loved that it starts with an offer of a "flavor tour" which is simply sampling all their flavors. Our favorite this visit was the pumpkin in a cream cheese base and sticky toffee. Looking forward to coming back when the flavors rotate! read more

I've never been to An's Hatmakers before because I don't want to wait in line. But we went on a Tuesday night at 9:30pm in November and there was only one person in line ahead of us. We were able to do the sample flight to try all the flavors too. You can get up to two flavors even in the small cup so I got the pumpkin cheesecake and chocolate flavors. The fall flavors were all so good! While I'm not sure the gelato is worth the typical 45 minute wait, it was really good and I really enjoyed mine! read more

Good ice cream flavors all unique and handcrafted. Location is on a busy street and parking can be hard. I recommend to park in the parking garage on the side of the building. Customer service is top notch, they give you a free taste testing of each flavor. The prices range from $6.45-$13.15 so it's not too bad, they let you split 2 flavors per size. The ice cream is definitely good to share. Seating inside and outside limited. read more

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A must try for a one way ticket through a gelato journey! Food: My favorite flavor I tried was the pistachio. The gelato was creamy, not too sweet, and had real pistachios inside of the gelato. The flavors are unique and even the paler cleaners was delicious. Service: Many customers come for the service alone. The employees take you through a taste testing journey of all of the flavors they offer. They are always so kind, patient, and positive. Ambiance: The store was very clean and neat. The dev For gives the store a modern twist and pop of brightness from the plants. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. Overall: An's is great for gelato and customer service. The flavors are unique and the employees are very kind and willing to help you find the perfect combination. read more

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Incredible. That is all. 10/10. This the 2nd location I've been too in a week and would've been the 3rd had I been aware there is one in PetCo Park. read more

An's Hatmakers - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

An's Hatmakers is definitely a unique ice cream shop that I think everyone should try! They rotate through the flavors, and each flavor is special. Whether you like sweet and rich flavors or light and fruity, they will definitely have at least one flavor you will feel drawn to. The ice cream is thick, unlike cheap, store-bought ice cream that is airy. Also, their organic source of flavors (like using pounds of real pistachios in their pistachio flavors) stands out, and each flavor has a delicious and strong taste. I really appreciate their flavor tour, which is where they allow you to sample each ice cream flavor while they explain the taste profile of each one. They also use metal spoons for this, which makes the process even more special. Located in the beach town of Del Mar, this shop and the surrounding area are beautiful. Whether you want to sit down and eat your ice cream or walk around the beach town, you cannot go wrong with either. I will say, there is not much available seating, as the shop itself is pretty small and there are only a couple of tables outside. I have been here on both a weekday and weekend, and it is significantly less crowded on weekdays. Parking was a little difficult; you can either park in the parking garage nearby or in a parking spot along the road. Because it is Del Mar and right next to the ocean, parking is limited. Each flavor has a quirky nickname to follow the theme of 'hats'. This is a fun place to check out with your friends or family! read more

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The flavor tour is so good! Love the vibe. The ice cream itself was awesome and came out so fast.

I've been frequenting An's Dry Cleaning (ADC) for years, so I was excited to try An's Hatmakers when I was in north county. I used the shopping center's underground parking structure/lot. I believe parking there for under an hour is free. There is also some metered street parking. The store was empty when I came on a weekday afternoon. This was a surprise to me, since ADC usually has a huge line going out the door. The gelato was quality. There was a good selection of flavors when I went (they do a rotating menu). I did a flavor tour where I sampled all the flavors they had that day. I love how their gelatos are crafted and well made. There is a little bit of indoor and outdoor seating. The tables and chairs are small. read more

An's Hatmakers - Leather (brown butter chocolate chip) and Visor (pistachio) - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

My favorite An's shop! I prefer their palette cleanser over An's Dry Cleaning. I also find the line a lot shorter. Parking is also easier with 1 hr free parking structure in the building. Easy to walk to from Del mar beach/Powerhouse park! read more

Such great service as always! The flavors are fun and always changing and the location is cute! read more

An's Hatmakers - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

Waiting in line is worth it as you are greeted with a taste tour where you try out all the current flavors. I came here for 3 days straight as they make their gelato from scratch. The gelato batches tasted different every time. Visor is an amazing flavor as it comes with crunchy bits of pistachio. Best pistachio gelato I've had in a long time! read more

by far my favorite ice cream place in socal! they were so good that we had to go to the other location to try out the other flavors that we didnt have here this location has so much more seating and barely even a line the ambiance is a walk in gelateria with spacious seating the service was great! they connected with you about their seasonal offerings read more

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I loved the North Park location (An's Dry Cleaning) so much that I decided to come try this location in Del Mar. Same quality and service ...only thing different is their decor and theme which is a vintage hat shop vs dry cleaners. They had a valentines flavors this time. Before I selected my flavors, we experienced the ice cream flavor tour. Between the 3 of us, we chose the Lingerie, Straw Hat, Box of Chocolates, and the Visor flavors. My favorite was Lingerie which was strawberry and chocolate. The strawberry flavor was so fresh! If you like pistachios, then you have to try Visor which reminded me of the gelato we had in Italy! Nutty yet creamy. It's was my kids' first time and they enjoyed the flavor tour so much! They couldn't believe it was free as you know hardly anything free these days. LOL. This location is close to the beach so it's a perfect treat after a day at the beach! read more

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Really cute, hat themed gelato shop w 7 diff flavors. Came at 12PM on a Sunday and there were already a couple of people in front of us. Staff super friendly, explained all flavors to us and allowed us to sample everything! Gelato is a bit sweet - there's gluten free and vegan options! Free 1st hour parking available in Del Mar parking lot behind shop. read more

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Literally the best experience every single time. Gelato is amazing and they are always changing flavors. I can eat anything because it is all gluten free-thank you for that!! You'd never know it was GF if they didn't say it. The wait is long because of the experience but when it's your turn they don't rush you ever. Customer experience is top notch! read more

Incredible and unique ice cream! There was a really long line but once we got to the counter and started ordering, I realized why. The girl helping us encouraged us to sample every single flavor. As we did, she gave a description of each one. I felt like I was at a high end ice cream tasting. Every single flavor was delicious, you cannot go wrong. Worth the wait for sure! read more

Really good ice cream ! Upon arrival we tried the "flavor tour" where we tried all 8 flavours . All were so good, but we opted for two flavours - denim (banana Nutella caramel ) and roasted pistachio. If you're looking for a cool ice cream on a hot day, I recommend this one ! read more

An's Hatmakers - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

The gelato tasted great, and they had a variety of flavors to choose from. The service was great, and the staff were kind, letting us taste whatever flavor we wanted to. They're really good, and highly recommend coming here when your close to Del Mar! read more

America's No.1 Gelato Shop with Unbeatable Flavor and Texture Food: The aroma is rich, and the texture is delightfully chewy. Even with a small size, you can choose two flavors. The pistachio flavor was especially outstanding. Service: The staff are quick and friendly. They also provide detailed explanations about the flavors. When I visited on the afternoon of July 1st, the staff member on the left side from the customer's point of view was particularly kind and attentive. I'd like to compliment them. Ambiance: The shop is cozy, and the interior decorated with hats left a strong impression. There is limited seating available both inside and outside. read more

An's Hatmakers - menu - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

I placed a to go order yesterday for 2 pints. Poke-beru which was a matcha banana and Crochet which was a vanilla almond, cherry gelato. The vanilla almond reminded me of a muted cherry garcia from Ben and Jerry's. For such a popular place I had expected better, spending $30 for 2 pints of ice cream and being unhappy is not a good feeling. I called asking for a refund and was told I'd get a free pint of gelato next time I come in. I was hoping for a refund but their offer was nice. read more

such a great icecream spot! you don't even have to ask to try the ice cream flavors, the worker greeted us and shared they give customers a chance to try all flavors!! they also have a variety of vegan options. loved their waffle cone. they rotate their flavors monthly but it's a must try! read more

An's Hatmakers - icecream - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

Delicious ! My friends and I went for their valentines flavors. It was my first time and I appreciated how they gave every party a flavor tour of all their flavors at the moment. The kind barista gave us details descriptions of the flavors and how they're made. I got their mango passion fruit flavor and salted caramel. The salted caramel was delicious and had depth to its flavor and I will definitely get it again read more

An's Hatmakers - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

Was it worth the hype? Not really. BUT, it was nice to finally try this location after they won the vote. The line was long (out to Tamarindo restaurant). They had two people scooping today. There is a/c inside but it's a wall unit so it's still hot and stuffy inside as the front door remained open. Our scooper was Tiden. He alone is worth 5 stars as he was sooo welcoming, patient, and helpful. He suggested the Palate Cleanser tour (?) which was a free sample of ALL their offerings. We appreciated this, as did others, as why not especially standing in line on a hot day :) Tiden, you rock! I personally found the flavors very sweet. Even the mango as well as the strawberry sorbets. Not sure if they add extra+ sugar or how much but the sweetness was a bit much. I opted for the Espresso/Cold Brew and Nutella/Brownies. Cousins got their two flavors in a house made waffle cone. They both said gelato was nice but they've had better in San Diego. I didn't pay so can't attest to the price but the serving size seemed good. I'd revisit to try other flavors if I was in the area and there wasn't a line. read more

Favorite gelato spot in SD! I love that they give a flavor tour and let you try all the flavors before deciding. They are friendly and enthusiastic about the flavors as they explain each one. You can't go wrong with any of the flavors and they're not too sweet. The shop has a cute interior and in February was decorated for Valentine's day! read more

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