Having just come back from my beloved Italy, to find "authentic" Gelato in St. Augustine was a dream come true. You know its authentic as the color represented exactly what the ingredients were. Pistachio (pronounced Pis-tac-kio) was a creamy tan which it should be. Then a sample before ordering sent me back to Italy as the flavor was perfection. Best surprise was the taste of their Ricotta, Lemon and Basil. OMG!!! I would stand in line to get another cup. read more

This is a cute little restaurant on Hypolita Street right in the heart of Saint Augustine. They feature gelato, coffee drinks, salads and sandwiches. We had checked into our nearby bed and breakfast and needed a light meal to tide us over until supper. Upon our walk we stumbled across this cute little restaurant. We were especially looking for indoor seating as it was a warm Friday and I really don't like eating outside. We were greeted and found a clean corner booth in comfortable air conditioning. We ordered the Mona Lisa pressed panini sandwich which features roasted turkey, lightly melted brie, green apple and raspberry preserves. We split the panini and also split the Hidalgo Salad. The chef brought the food and indicated the salad dressings are all homemade. For beverages we had a nice iced tea and a water. I recommend this nice little independent restaurant if you need a light lunch or gelato while visiting our nations Oldest City! read more

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Presidents' Day so a lot of people are down here with the day off, walking around, but we literally sat at a table for 15 minutes when finally we made eye contact to the kid who said he would get back to us. Well, we sat there and sat there. Nobody came to us. We finally got up and left. Didn't even so much as take our order. It was a kid and the old man and obviously they were overwhelmed, but at least you can do is get back to people just sitting there. When we first walked in the old man was making sandwiches in the back by the time we left nobody was making any sandwiches and nobody was taking our order. Bye, never again. read more

Although their sign and information on yelp says that they are open until 10:00 PM, they closed at about 8:09PM and would not allow us to come in and place an order for some gelato, with people still inside. Will definitely not go back and spend money with them. read more

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

Cafe del Hidalgo - Gelato - Gelato Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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! read more

Cafe del Hidalgo - Gelato Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Nice spot for a little relaxation and some gelato. The place seemed to have changed from last year. Prices are higher than most. I'm not as impressed as previous visits. read more

I had their Reuben panini sandwich. Big fan of Reubens + not a big fan of panini's = a mixed experience. The filling of the sandwich was pretty good, plenty of meat, more cheese than I usually see, but the bread was disappointing: white, surface crisped just like you expect of a panini, but no trace of butter. Chips and pickle slices on the side. Service was ok. It was nice to be in air conditioning on a hot afternoon. read more

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. read more

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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!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Cafe del Hidalgo - Gelato...omg.... house made from the owner's family recipe.....just unbelievable..... - Gelato Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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The Gelato and coffee is like a trip back to Italy!!!! The panini's are delicious. It is a very relaxing atmosphere where you want to savor your food and relax. read more

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! read more

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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!! read more

Cafe del Hidalgo - Hazelnut gelato - Gelato Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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. read more

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Stopped in on a hot day for gelato. Many delicious options. They'll let you sample. Chose amaretto. Incredibly tasty and smooth. Prices are reasonable. read more

"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 read more

Cafe del Hidalgo - Coffee and gelato - Gelato Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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

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.

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. read more

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

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

Amazing fresh cannoli and gelatos. Friendly staff. Quick service. Great St Augustine shop atmosphere. Highly recommended. read more

Cafe del Hidalgo - Cannoli - Gelato Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Reuben was worse ever! Pastrami on plain white toasted bun. Maybe tablespoon sauerkraut and teaspoon of Russian sauce. Maybe 2 slices pastrami? We thought we'd be served a great Reuben since it was a German restaurant...nah! read more

Gotta dust the ceilings, my dudes. Haven't eaten any food yet. Unsweetened ice tea tastes like nothing. read more

Not impressed. I get it, that area of St. Augustine is definitely touristy, and I'm a tourist. I didn't feel as if the staff even cared I was there about to spend money in their establishment. The space was dirty and not well-organized. I would have normally just walked out, but I had worked myself into a time crunch and just needed a quick bite. I ordered the Cuban sandwich. It was OK. Nothing to write home about, for sure. read more

Cafe del Hidalgo - tables and chairs in a restaurant - Gelato Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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

Pretty solid place to grab a bite. Tried the Cuban and New Yorker both great options. The bread was toasted nicely and each sandwich had good flavor. With such a big party and an influx of customers, the service was a little slow. It took awhile to get our orders in and receive our food. I wouldn't mind coming back to try their other food items when/if we go to Saint Augustine again. read more

Cafe del Hidalgo - The New Yorker - Gelato Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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Stopped here for a quick bite before heading. To the airport. Cory was very helpful We ordered the Rock Panini (turkey, sun dried tomatoes Swiss cheese and mustard ) and a Mona Lisa (turkey Brie cheese sliced apple and raspberry preserves) It came with a bag of chips and a few pickle slices. It was a tasty quick lunch. read more

Cafe del Hidalgo - The Rock - Gelato Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Five stars. Food, service, taste, authenticity. If you walk too fast, you might just miss this spot. It's absolutely worth a stop. Ran into some legit Italians who said this is the best gelato spot in all of St. Augustine, took their word for it, and they proved it right. Bartender is 10/10 as well. Highly recommend the Pistachio and the Stracciatella. Enjoy! read more

Cafe del Hidalgo - Gelato Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Wonderful Sandwiches, great Gelato and coffee. Service was good and pricing normal for the current timing. Very casual environment read more

Cafe del Hidalgo - a cut in half sandwich on a plate - Gelato Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Meh.. it was a tad disappointing unfortunately. It's not hard to please me with gelato but there was something missing in flavor here .. I can't quite put my finger on it. I feel like maybe it lacks flavor? Smoothness? It seems a little gritty too which is weird for gelato because you're expecting the smoothness of gelato. I got the hazelnut - which is my go to. It was okay. I did feel like it was a waste of calories though unfortunately. :( My waffle cone was also stale. Which is a big no no. Unfortunately, will probably not return nor do I recommend. It's in a cute area though in romantic St Augustine! read more

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Went on a Monday afternoon, and have to say a bit disappointed with the Cuban panini. The bread was delicious and well toasted, but there wasn't much substance to the sandwich at all. There were maybe two pieces of ham inside and a single slice of melted cheese! Maybe I picked the wrong sandwich, but I really expected a little bit better from a cafe in the heart of St. Augustine. read more

Cafe del Hidalgo - Cuban - Gelato Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

We came here for the gelato and weren't disappointed. The variety of flavors reminded us of the many gelatarias we've visited throughout Italy. I had the ricotta and Nutella combo in a small cup and that's more than enough. Because the gelato was so good we returned for lunch the next day. We shared the New Yorker panini with pesto sauce and it was delicious. I was a bit afraid of the pesto since I've had many bad experiences. But their pesto had the right combo of basil and pine nuts. Amazing. I had the opportunity to thank the chef as he was making the paninis. Go there and don't miss the gelato. read more

Cafe del Hidalgo - New Yorker panini - Gelato Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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I have come here over the years for over a decade and have loved it. Except for now....if I could give it zero stars I would. The gelato had no flavor was like mild flavored ice and the cone would not even stay in tact to hold it. Paid $16 for two cones we threw in the trash! May as well saved the money and gotten McDonalds soft serve. So disappointed in this place! read more

So much regret. Walking down St. George, my family needed a break and a snack. After I cleaned the table, I went to order. We ordered some paninis and after viewing the melted ice cream/gelato we decided to pass. The paninis were hot. They tasted odd. .. just so odd. The meat was odd. The sauce. Just overall NO and gross. While waiting on our paninis, we watched other patrons come and get ice cream. They each got some melted ice cream in a little bowl. The bowl was not filled. Each patron was then provided a small "sample size" spoon to eat with. Keep moving. There are so many other options read more

First stop of our morning to get our coffee fix and I'm so glad we decided on this gem. Great customer service and delicious drinks. read more

Cafe del Hidalgo - Affogato - Gelato Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

This place has an authentic st. Augustine ambience whilst providing refreshing drinks and delicious gelato. We stopped in for a quick lunch. I had the Mona Lisa panini, and hubby had the meatball panini. The bread was light, crispy and the combination of turkey, Brie and raspberry marmalade was complementary. The gelato is smooth and delicious. Great place for a snack and refreshing drink. read more

Cafe del Hidalgo - Mona Lisa panini - Gelato Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

We stopped in to kill some time while waiting for a table at Prohibition Kitchen. Rather than gelato which this place is more known for, we grabbed a cafe con leche to try what they had to offer. Flavor was good but waaayyy too much foam. Too frothy for a cafe con leche. Based on review by Jo El, will definitely have to come back to tackle the pint of gelato with a friend or two. read more

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One word; GELATO! This has probably been the best gelato that I have ever had to date! I took my little sister here while we were vacationing in St. Augustine, and we both fell in love. This was my little sister's first time ever having gelato, and now she's addicted! Café Del Hidalgo makes their gelato fresh daily, and you can see and taste the difference. The fluffy and creamy consistency will drive you nuts! They have lots of different flavors to choose from, but my favorite was the dulce de leche! Absolutely flipping amaze balls is all that I can say! The customer service is so-so being that this place is constantly packed because it's located in a touristy area of St. Augustine. The lines will be long, but be patient because it's totally worth the wait! And the portion sizes, you ask? Fully LOADED! The employees here will hook you up with a heaping mass of creamy goodness! There are several paid parking lots around the area, but it tends to get crowded in the evenings and on the weekends. Ever since I left, I've been trying to find a gelato place that's comparable in the bay area. Unfortunately, I haven't found a place that tastes even remotely close. I guess I'll just have to wait until I make another trip out to St. Augustine! read more

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Awesome stop in for cappuccino, mocha latte and a must is the gelato! If you're in the mood for fresh, tasty and creative blend- try the ricotta lemon basil gelato! Delicious! read more

Cafe del Hidalgo - Mocha latte - Gelato Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida