The gelato & sorbets are wonderful. The strawberry sorbet has actual fruit in it. A large gelato allows you to have 3 flavors. Cookies & cream, vanilla & chocolate seems basic but all were delicious. Friendly service too. Cute shop with some gift items to purchase. A few tables inside & more outside. They serve paninis, salads & soup as well so we will be back to try those for sure. read more

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Very good gelato, but it's hardly worth $5 for their smallest cup. Nothing more to say.

Amazing service, felt so welcomed and not to mention 3.50 for an iced macchiato in this economy??? and it was fire. will definitely be coming back whenever i'm back in sd area read more

Nice little gelato spot- would come back again. Excellent flavors. The wait can be a bit hairy during the busy times. read more

EscoGelato - Delicious gelato! Great flavors! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

EscoGelato you guys are absolute geniuses! I just tried this amazing matcha drink I don't know the name of it my husband got it for me and I'm still reeling from the taste explosion! I'm obsessed! But what really makes my experience stand out is the adorable shop itself - it's SO CUTE! the vibe is super welcoming. And the service? AMAZING! The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure I had an exceptional experience from start to finish. They were happy to answer all my questions, made recommendations would be coming back when in town :) read more

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Omg! I went to TJ Tacos & stuffed my face. Me being me, I said, "I need dessert even though I'm full." My BFF agreed with me and we googled which dessert places were closest to us. EscoGelato was on the list & I really liked the name. We decided to go here and what a great plan it was! We struggled to get there, but decided parking and walking over was best. GPS wanted to take us down an alley, & like what? An alley?! We walked around & found it! The shop is kinda homey. It's small and only 2 to 3 tables are inside. They serve gelato, coffee, pastries, & lunch items like sandwiches. Hand crafted jewelry & merch are for sale which are cute and they also have teas for purchase. My BFF bought a Gelato in a waffle cone and loved it. I bought an S. Pelligro drink, small chocolate Gelato, & a Sonoma Chardonnay tea. First taste of my Gelato made me so gracious. It was delicious and the rich flavors danced upon my tongue. Now I'm an addict & I'm going to come back and hopefully they'll have regular chocolate chip cookies instead of salted chocolate chip cookies. And I'll try the vegan chocolate Gelato & maybe a sandwich. Hopefully, next time I go, it's warmer and I'll sit outside. Everyone should give this place a try. You'll like it! read more

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Came here on a whim when a coffee shop we wanted to go to was closed. We were pleasantly surprised by the cozy vibe of this place and the cute outdoor seating deck that worked well for our dog. The employees were extremely friendly and nice as well! For coffee, we ordered a cappuccino and the seasonal maple cinnamon cold brew. Both were solid! We went back in and got a small gelato with half vanilla bean and half limon. I didn't have high expectations (I stan Bobboi) and was delighted by how good it was. Would def come back again! read more

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I always go to Escogelato for their delicious gelato. I forget that they also serve lunch. I got half panini half salad and it was very delicious! read more

EscoGelato - Half Deedo panini and half harvest salad. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

We stopped by for a treat and it was yummy! I ordered a scoop of Mango and pineapple. So amazing. My mom had a tiramisu which she loved! The service of the 2 young ladies was amazing! I give it a 10 star if they had that on yelp! read more

Yummy, that's all I can say! A variety of flavors and they change often. Have also had gelato cakes, also good.

The gelato is so good! Made fresh daily and changing flavors continuously! Everything I've had there is delicious too, including the pastries and beverages and sandwiches! Worth a trip! read more

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Great gelato & more. They even have gifts you can buy. On a hot weekend, it can get packed. The gelato tastes fresh and delicious. read more

EscoGelato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

In my opinion, still better than the infamous "best gelato" An's dry cleaning, and other surrounding gelatos in SD. Not exactly hidden gem due to location and popularity but the best taste. Love the coffee flavored and pistachio gelato. Service usually fast, pretty interior but a bit cramped/lack of seating even with the addition of the outdoor patio space when busy. read more

Please re evaluate the stracciatella flavor, it tastes only like vanilla and chocolate chips and the cones were also stale. The chocolate gelato was delicious though! read more

I like that their gelato is made in-house. I got a custom cake this most-recent time, and it was absolutely delicious. Wasn't heavy like traditional ice cream cakes. read more

EscoGelato - Tiramisu cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

There is street parking in front of the store. They also have outdoor tables set up if you want to enjoy your gelato there. For the small and medium cups you can get up to 2 flavors and for the large up to 3 flavors. They are allowing sampling right now. I got the large and chose strawberry, chocolate and pumpkin (it's Fall after all). Flavors were great! And it was a nice and creamy consistency. So many flavors I wanted them all haha. Nice staff. Nice little spot. read more

EscoGelato - Pumpkin, strawberry, chocolate (large) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

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I had a buddy and his son head down from LA to hang for the day. Before they headed back my buddy was in the mood for ice cream. I reached out to a friend who knows Escondido better than I do and she recommended this place. She was absolutely correct. First off, I loved how the place is decorated on the inside. It's simple. But very pleasing to look at. It's almost calming in a way to be honest. They have a big outdoor seating setup which was nice, especially on a lovely day like today. I don't remember the girls name who served us, but she was super sweet. I've never had gelato before so I had questions. She gave me a few recommendations and even gave me a "good choice" on my final decision. It may seem simple, I went chocolate and strawberry. It was amazing, definitely hit the spot. I have pictures of what my buddy' and son ordered, but couldn't tell you the names of the flavors. Friendly staff. Good prices. And sweet yummy treats.... I'll be back again. read more

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Delicious gelatos, and the menu had other dishes like salads and paninis (looked really good). We had the chocolate and other about gelatos, all were so good. Nice seating area outdoors. Super nice staff. Cute decor and environment read more

I have to revise my previous review. I thought an experience was just a one off, but apparently not. We don't usually come on Sundays, but twice now, the cashier (between 3pm-4pm) actively creates more work for the customers. She asks if the order is for dine-in or take-out, and then proceeds to bag baked goods and serves drinks in to-go cups despite the customer's response of wanting to dine in.‍ It has to be explained to her that it will be difficult to eat the pastry in a bag. Seriously? She then proceeds to put it on a plate and serves it without a fork. I had to ask for one; only to be given a plastic fork! I guess, she's the one assigned to wash the dishes that day.‍ Now, for a not-so-laughing matter--This cashier also double charges. Not really sure where she is coming from, but it is definitely not in the customer's best interest. Friendly advice: Make sure you let your companions know you've already paid. Otherwise, even if you told this cashier you are paying for the order, she will still ask one in your party to pay, after you've gone out to find a table. Get this, when one asks for a refund, of course they will only refund the duplicate items; never the gratuities. Smart. Really takes the cake! The other employees try to offer friendly service, but of course they don't want to take care of the fallout created by this cashier's chaotic "customer service". Occasional re-training ought to be in the business model, surely! read more

The gelato and lattes were yummy, the service was good, and the ambience is warm and relaxing. If in the area and wanting some gelato I would recommend trying it out! read more

Rain or shine this gelato can be eaten all the time! Kinda cheesy I know, but it's true. This place is yummy! Almost every FRI while at cruse n grand my hubby and I will swing by Esco Gelato and grab a cup. We definitely will recommend the chocolate all the time, it is soooo good but so rich! (Get a small) The service here is outstanding considering how many people are in line all the time ( shout out to my sisters friend Robbie ) he is so dope! The vibes are very country sheek and cottage with plants and wine bottles everywhere! Come get gelato here read more

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Awesome service and amazing gelato flavors! flavors rotate daily which will keep you coming back to taste more!

It was awesome and the gelato was phenomenal! The ladies who served us were so kind and gracious and it was such a welcoming environment as well. read more

I love this place. I was the first restaurant i tried in escondido when i moved here. its a bit pricey, but it is definitely worth it. I also love the fact that its near the library. The customer service is awesome. The food is soooo good. They have indoor and outdoor seating. I love it here. :) read more

Outstanding gelato. I highly recommend the apricot goat cheese. Get it when you see it!

I am one of those that like one of each to try them all. I could actually see getting a flight to try all! Tried the blood orange, matcha strawberry rose and my kiddo had red velvet. Delish! They have different flavors every day and have, like, over 300 or something flavors. Service was good and patient and lovely. Delish cappuccino and I am picky about those. Super quaint, lovely shop with fun little lovelies for sale. Glad we stopped in and followed a local's suggestion! read more

EscoGelato - Large cup of chocolate and strawberry gelato, cappuccino and flowers in the table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

The most rated ice cream shop in Escondido on Yelp and I can see why: Unique flavors, quality ingredients, delicious gelato. 5/5 vegan chocolate: I'm told this is made with oat milk, soy milk, and I'm sure cocoa. This has a very unique chocolate flavor from the dairy milk alternatives and has a powdery texture which I don't mind. 5/5 tart cherry chip: exactly as the name implies this is a tart ice cream with chunks of preserved cherry, and chocolate flakes. 5/5 mascarpone fig: I personally love mascarpone; it's perfect in tiramisu and it's perfect in this ice cream combined with fig. 5/5 ambiance: there's more ambiance you can get here than most ice cream places. The wood deck has seating and a heat lamp to keep you warm. read more

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Super cute gelato shop in Escondido! It seems pretty central and around a bunch of other places. It's a great place to stop in for something a little sweet. The inside is cute, but small and there is outdoor seating available. Highly recommend the apple sour cream. They change their flavors frequently, and have seasonal items. Love it! read more

Every time I'm in the area I make it a point to come back. A very cute little shop with paninis and of course gelato. This is a very popular spot and there's a reason for that. This is a great business and the gelato is amazing! The staff is friendly, the gelato is top of the line, and they usually change their gelato menu often.There's not much seating inside but they do have a nice little patio out front. During the summer this spot is jammed packed so be prepared! read more

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EscoGelato, a quaint shop in downtown Escondido, offers gelato, beverages, and panini. - We ordered a large cup of gelato, which allows for three different flavors. The scoops were generous, and a large can easily be shared by two individuals. The gelato flavors we chose - Nutella cookies, banana walnut, and raspberry crumble - were memorable and enjoyable. - A restroom is available for use in the back of the cafe. - The staff members are friendly and happy to assist. read more

EscoGelato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

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didn't get food this time but the service was horrible. the drink took 20 plus minutes and it's supposed to be pumpkin latte. the coffee is small and didn't taste like it had any milk nor did it tasted like it has any pumpkin. the ambiance is always clean. read more

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There are not many specialty ice cream shops along the I-15 in the North County area. Escogelato is a rare one of them. Tucked inside Escondido's small downtown area is a boutique looking retail shop selling great gelato. Blessed with a small outside seating area, it's a gem when seeking some cold dessert on a summer day. Pastries cakes and beer are available too. The kids settled for chocolate once again and the adults got a mango sherbet. Both did not disappoint. read more

EscoGelato - Chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

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It's a great place with lots of yummy food and drinks. I personally like the honey lavender latte and the.Dido sandwich. I only wish they had indoor seating like they had prior to the pandemic! read more

Small. Delicious. Kind. Quality. Enjoy a sweet treat while being provided with great service.

Very good gelato. I always get their gelato cake for all the birthdays in my family. Everyone who came for the birthday celebrations always loved their cake. I won't buy any ice cream cakes from chain ice cream shop anymore. Huge difference! read more

EscoGelato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

Accessibility: the parking is across from the building and it is always busy around here so you might not find accessible parking or any parking at all, especially on the weekends. If you do find parking, there is a ramp to get to the building and the door to enter is a pull door. There are a few seats inside and outside but, again, hard to find a place to sit on the weekends. Food: the Paninis here are very good. I'm not normally someone to order paninis but I really liked the turkey one. My friend ordered chocolate gelato and she loved it. read more

Food 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Cleanliness 5/5 Customer service 5/5 Speed 5/5 Price 5/5 Outdoor seating? Yes Wheelchair access? Yes Restrooms? No Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes Absolutely delicious gelato. They offer a few vegan options as well! Servings are pretty big so two people can easily split a large. Prices are appropriate for portions and quality. read more

It was very delicious! I wish I lived closer so I could go back and get some more. I had the pistachio flavor it and tasted like it had coffee in it. read more

I had the brown butter cookie dough. The ice cream melts fast which is an indication of good quality. For me it was not as good as other spots I've had in San Diego. It missed pieces and if you just like the ice cream, this might be good for you but wasn't for me. read more

EscoGelato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Escondido, California

This is my go-to lunch and gelato spot in Escondido. Locals all go here and have been for years. It's perfect for grabbing lunch with a friend, catching up over a pastry and coffee, or taking my little one out for a cup of gelato to share. My favorite orders are the veggie panini and the grand sandwich with the tomato bisque. I always appreciate the pickle spear they include with each sandwich. We have a severe peanut allergy and they've always been so kind and patient. I know it can be an inconvenience so we so appreciate the extra care they give. If you're ever in the area and looking for a casual, friendly spot with the best sandwiches and gelato, escogelato is a must. read more