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Cafe del Hidalgo

3.6 (247 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Amanda J.

I enjoyed a small cup of gelato. Server was friendly. This was a nice treat on a super hot and humid day.

Lynndel F.

Café del Hidalgo has amazing gelato! I was thrilled to find so many vegan/plant-based flavors, and they were delicious. Service was friendly and plenty of seating. A perfect treat spot with plenty of options for everyone!

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Megan R.

On St George St in downtown St Augustine is the best quaint cafe that serves a variety of coffee, smoothies, milkshakes, gelato, crepes, sandwiches and salads. Today we stopped in for gelato and it was sooo delicious! I recommend getting the medium size and they will accommodate 2 flavors! I ordered the wild berry and grapefruit! My son had key lime pie and mango. My daughter got hazelnut and toasted marshmallow! They had a huge selection of gelato! Everything is beautifully displayed! All blends were A+! I will try the pistachio next time. I observed they didn't add food dyes which is nice. They also had a cannoli creme crepe that looks amazing! There's a nice chill vibe here. It feels relaxing to step off the busy St George and enjoy a desert. I highly recommend as they make everything homemade.

Gelato...omg.... house made from the owner's family  recipe.....just unbelievable.....
Iwona D.

What a magical place with unbelievable magical flavors..... I don't know where to start. Gelato better than in Italy. The owner is making by himself from the Old family recipe of his grandfather and father just unbelievable. You have to try to understand what I'm talking about...... and the coffee straight from Italy Wood roasted no acidy flavor...just pure flavor of unbelievable coffee....a place you must experience when you are visiting St Augustine!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the interior of a restaurant
Erin K.

Creamy, fantasy-inducing, rich, tasty, dreamy, delightful, mouthwatering..... the gelato here is OUT OF THIS WORLD! It's a tiny place: good for a quick stop (especially for cooling down from the hot FL weather). The owners are very attentive! Try the pistachio flavor in a waffle cone! You'll savor every bite!

Hazelnut gelato
Monnica K.

I told my friend I was going to be in St. Augustine for the day and asked her for dessert recommendations. She raved about this place so my boyfriend and I went. It is a mixture between a restaurant and gelateria, and the atmosphere is kind of like a pub! Anyway the gelato WOWWWWWWWW it was so good!! The lady behind the counter was so nice and let us have as many samples as we wanted! I eventually settled on hazelnut because it's typically my favorite and it was everything I wanted it to be!! My boyfriend got the chocolate hazelnut and that was also super yummy!! Another honorable mentions is the pistachio! Next time we're in St. Augustine again, we will definitely be getting more gelato from here!!

Marialuisa M.

Stopped in for a hot chocolate and cappuccino. There was a bit of a line. There is a gelato counter inside as well as food. Prices were steep.

Coffee and gelato

"An absolute gem! The location is fantastic, making it a perfect spot to stop by. Their homemade ice cream is simply amazing, full of rich flavors and creamy goodness. The Italian wood-roasted coffee is exceptional--bold, aromatic, and a true delight for coffee lovers. On top of that, the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Overall, a fantastic place that I highly recommend

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Mia M.

Best gelato I've had in Florida. Taste like I'm in Italy. Love it my niece got the bacio and their Reese's peanut butter cup. I got the bacio, is like baci chocolate and then Nicolla which is like a hazelnut.

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Delicious gelato perfect for hot days in the summer. The service was excellent and the place nice and cool!

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So many dairy free options!!! My daughter was delighted to have choices. I had the DF ones too and they were so good. Highly recommend.

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Un lugar super lindo, unos sándwiches delicioso, y el mejor helado de mango del mundo

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Absolutely love their chocolate gelato. Their vanilla is also anther favorite. Their gelato is homemade and delicious.

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Fabulous gelato! Large variety of flavors, with many unique. Also serves salads and paninis.

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Cafe del Hidalgo - gelato - Updated May 2026

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