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    Cafe del Hidalgo

    3.6 (254 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    CAFE DEL HIDALGO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Touristy
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    Hidalgo Salad
    Dell O.

    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!

    Mango is best flavor in my opinion

    Can't stop going back for the gelato definitely try it good service eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

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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.

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    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!

    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!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    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.

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    The most disgusting over-sweetened flavored coffee I've ever had even after asking them to add very little syrup.

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    9 years ago

    Split my gelato: Hazelnut & Pistachio, AMAZING! Plan on going back before I leave town.

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    11 years ago

    Nice folks great coffee and homemade lemonade. Loved the setting.

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    The gelato (made fresh daily) is as delicious as any we found in Italy. Once you take a bite, you won't want to share!

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    16 years ago

    Gelato was tasty... Iced tea was good. I can't give a proper review since that's all I had.... but I'd def go back for ice cream.

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    Great gelato offering a huge selection of flavors. Stick with the gelato and you'll be fine!!

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    Best Gelato ever! Anywhere! Luv the Hazelnut!!! I definitely recommend trying it.

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    YUMMY - great paninis and salads - fun location and atmosphere - highly recommend stopping in if you are in the area!

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