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Gelato 101 is a super cute location with not-your-regular gelato flavors. I think every flavor was great and you just have to try them all. Customer service was especially great when we needed assistance with a food allergy to ensure safety. The outdoor seating is super cute and comfortable for adults and kids. Gelato 101, thanks for having us!
This is by far my favorite gelato place with vegan options. They usually have at least 4 options. Their gelato is flavorful, smooth, and creamy! I miss their vegan strawberry balsamic. It was fantastic but haven't seen it offered in a while. They usually have a vegan chocolate and 3 other fruit-type flavors. Love the passion fruit! Space outside to chill and enjoy your gelato. We usually come here after dining at Modern Times or Plumeria vegetarian. Good stuff! You will definitely enjoy it here!
This is a trendy little spot for something sweet or coffee and boba. I came here for gelato and tried the watermelon, mixed berry and sugar free hazelnut. I felt the gelato was a bit too sweet and some of the flavors do not truly represent what I thought it would be. The mixed berry was the best out of the three. The kid's scoop on a waffle cone was quite large. The workers were kind and quickly assisted customers. There was a line, but the wait was not too long. They have some tables to sit outside and it's really pretty and fairy-like at night with the lights and decor. Parking may be difficult to find.
After spending the day at the beach in Encinitas, I had dinner with a friend and wanted to have something sweet; so we decided to go to Gelato 101. Gelato 101 is definitely one of the best gelato spots I've ever been to. It is definitely a lovely gem within Encinitas. This cute establishment can be found conveniently on S Coast Hwy, right off the street. I love their bold and bright neon sign that proudly proclaims their brand-name at night. Although there is a small parking lot on the side of the building, it is still sometimes difficult to find street parking within close distance, when it is crowded. We ended up parking about three blocks away. There is a nice patio for outdoor seating and there's also a few seating spaces within their cozy interior. But overall, the interior seating is very limited, which is a shame, because the decoration is very homey & inviting. The staff was very friendly & patient with our inquiries, and the service was excellent. Although, if you come during a popular time, expect to spend a rate in life that will go out the door. I ordered a Muscle Man smoothie and it was perfect! The flavor was exactly what I hoped it would be and it was also very healthy. Their peanut butter açai bowl was also very delicious and I loved how they blended the flavors together. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at Gelato 101 and I will definitely be returning here!
Such a cute gelato place with amazing flavors and such a cute outdoor area to sit at with lights up at night. The gelato here is creamy and delicious. My favorite is the pistachio, which has a SUPER nutty flavor! Also ordered the opera (I think that's what it's called - that has a yummy hazel flavor). The coffee flavor has a very strong coffee flavor! I didn't love the yogurt flavor as it was a little too tart. And the black vanilla tastes like vanilla but cool that it was black. Love it here!! Service wasn't super warm and friendly but the delicious gelato made up for it.
Good gelato. Interesting flavors. You can try a bunch. I got the panna cotta and the tiramisu because the pana Cotta was super sweet and the tiramisu was quite bitter, so they complemented each other well. There is always a line but they keep it moving and the servers are friendly. I liked the ambiance - airy garden feel with a decent amount of seating. This is a good option in Encinitas after a meal.
We took a walk from the beach to the nearby shops and stopped here for a treat! The staff were SO friendly and you can tell they enjoyed working there. They had a sign on the door celebrating all the employees who were graduating which is great to see them being celebrated! There was a longish line but the staff have it down and we got through pretty quick. The staff had great suggestions and I am so happy I went with her suggestion of getting the strawberry! They had a cute patio and a few indoor seats but it was pretty full so we just continued our walk.
Such a cute gelato spot and I can't believe this is my first time here! The line every time I drive past is super long, but after jumping in line this weekend, it moved super quickly. They have a great selection of gelato flavors but I opted for just a boba tea. I ordered the green tea latte with boba and it was so good! The boba was super flavorful and sweet. The staff was friendly, especially with being so busy. The decor of the space is so inviting and I'll be tempted to come work from there on a sunny afternoon.
Gelato 101 is amazing! The gelato is super creamy and full of flavor, and they have a great selection to choose from. The staff is friendly and always helpful if you're not sure what to get. My favorites are the raspberry and amaretto. I don't think I'd ever go out of my way just to get this just because parking is such a hassle but if I was already in the area I would 100% visit again
This was my 2nd time here... and man their gelato is no joke. I first experienced it at the taste of Encinitas and was blown away by how delicious it was. I finally was able to comeback and the passion fruit sorbet was incredible. I took the kiddos and had them choose which flavors and all but 1 picked the passion fruit as 1 of their options. The prices are reasonable, service was great, and I love the little patio area to seat and enjoy in a sunny day. Definitely will be back.
This cute aesthetically pleasing gelato shop is located minutes from the Cape Rey Hilton property. In Encinitas, CA. This one is a definite must check out or a sweet treat! Fresh, homemade, unique flavors Fast friendly service, they offer samples to help you decide between all those amazing choices.
Loved this cute gelato place not far from the beach! Great gelato that is not too sweet, creamy, and consist of the more elastic texture similar to the real Italian gelatos. Many interesting flavors reflecting local ingredients. Highly recommend to those want a little treat to walk with along the beach! read more
Gelato 101 has nice vibes. It has both indoor and outdoor seating. They don't only have Gelato ,but also they have coffee, Boba, Açai bowl, shake, and smoothies They have many great flavors to choose from. The sizes are Doppio (two flavors) Triplo ( three flavors) Quad (four flavors) and kid gelato size. We stopped here after dinner and ordered two Mango, and one mango and stracciatella. The Gelato had nice and creamy texture.The line was very long, but it moved fast. The staff were nice. Highly recommend. read more
9 months ago
Gelato 101 is a super cute location with not-your-regular gelato flavors. I think every flavor was great and you just have to try them all. Customer service was especially great when we needed assistance with a food allergy to ensure safety. The outdoor seating is super cute and comfortable for adults and kids. Gelato 101, thanks for having us! read more
This is by far my favorite gelato place with vegan options. They usually have at least 4 options. Their gelato is flavorful, smooth, and creamy! I miss their vegan strawberry balsamic. It was fantastic but haven't seen it offered in a while. They usually have a vegan chocolate and 3 other fruit-type flavors. Love the passion fruit! Space outside to chill and enjoy your gelato. We usually come here after dining at Modern Times or Plumeria vegetarian. Good stuff! You will definitely enjoy it here! read more
This is a trendy little spot for something sweet or coffee and boba. I came here for gelato and tried the watermelon, mixed berry and sugar free hazelnut. I felt the gelato was a bit too sweet and some of the flavors do not truly represent what I thought it would be. The mixed berry was the best out of the three. The kid's scoop on a waffle cone was quite large. The workers were kind and quickly assisted customers. There was a line, but the wait was not too long. They have some tables to sit outside and it's really pretty and fairy-like at night with the lights and decor. Parking may be difficult to find. read more
After spending the day at the beach in Encinitas, I had dinner with a friend and wanted to have something sweet; so we decided to go to Gelato 101. Gelato 101 is definitely one of the best gelato spots I've ever been to. It is definitely a lovely gem within Encinitas. This cute establishment can be found conveniently on S Coast Hwy, right off the street. I love their bold and bright neon sign that proudly proclaims their brand-name at night. Although there is a small parking lot on the side of the building, it is still sometimes difficult to find street parking within close distance, when it is crowded. We ended up parking about three blocks away. There is a nice patio for outdoor seating and there's also a few seating spaces within their cozy interior. But overall, the interior seating is very limited, which is a shame, because the decoration is very homey & inviting. The staff was very friendly & patient with our inquiries, and the service was excellent. Although, if you come during a popular time, expect to spend a rate in life that will go out the door. I ordered a Muscle Man smoothie and it was perfect! The flavor was exactly what I hoped it would be and it was also very healthy. Their peanut butter açai bowl was also very delicious and I loved how they blended the flavors together. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at Gelato 101 and I will definitely be returning here! read more
Best Gelato hands down! I got a Pistachio and European Yogurt Gelato. The European Yogurt is deliciously tart. I love the pistachio too. Both are equally soo good. Service was great and the atmosphere here is a perfect place to chill. read more
9 months ago
Such a cute gelato place with amazing flavors and such a cute outdoor area to sit at with lights up at night. The gelato here is creamy and delicious. My favorite is the pistachio, which has a SUPER nutty flavor! Also ordered the opera (I think that's what it's called - that has a yummy hazel flavor). The coffee flavor has a very strong coffee flavor! I didn't love the yogurt flavor as it was a little too tart. And the black vanilla tastes like vanilla but cool that it was black. Love it here!! Service wasn't super warm and friendly but the delicious gelato made up for it. read more
11 months ago
Good gelato. Interesting flavors. You can try a bunch. I got the panna cotta and the tiramisu because the pana Cotta was super sweet and the tiramisu was quite bitter, so they complemented each other well. There is always a line but they keep it moving and the servers are friendly. I liked the ambiance - airy garden feel with a decent amount of seating. This is a good option in Encinitas after a meal. read more
11 months ago
We took a walk from the beach to the nearby shops and stopped here for a treat! The staff were SO friendly and you can tell they enjoyed working there. They had a sign on the door celebrating all the employees who were graduating which is great to see them being celebrated! There was a longish line but the staff have it down and we got through pretty quick. The staff had great suggestions and I am so happy I went with her suggestion of getting the strawberry! They had a cute patio and a few indoor seats but it was pretty full so we just continued our walk. read more
Such a cute gelato spot and I can't believe this is my first time here! The line every time I drive past is super long, but after jumping in line this weekend, it moved super quickly. They have a great selection of gelato flavors but I opted for just a boba tea. I ordered the green tea latte with boba and it was so good! The boba was super flavorful and sweet. The staff was friendly, especially with being so busy. The decor of the space is so inviting and I'll be tempted to come work from there on a sunny afternoon. read more
2 years ago
Gelato 101 is amazing! The gelato is super creamy and full of flavor, and they have a great selection to choose from. The staff is friendly and always helpful if you're not sure what to get. My favorites are the raspberry and amaretto. I don't think I'd ever go out of my way just to get this just because parking is such a hassle but if I was already in the area I would 100% visit again read more
This was my 2nd time here... and man their gelato is no joke. I first experienced it at the taste of Encinitas and was blown away by how delicious it was. I finally was able to comeback and the passion fruit sorbet was incredible. I took the kiddos and had them choose which flavors and all but 1 picked the passion fruit as 1 of their options. The prices are reasonable, service was great, and I love the little patio area to seat and enjoy in a sunny day. Definitely will be back. read more
This cute aesthetically pleasing gelato shop is located minutes from the Cape Rey Hilton property. In Encinitas, CA. This one is a definite must check out or a sweet treat! Fresh, homemade, unique flavors Fast friendly service, they offer samples to help you decide between all those amazing choices. read more
2 years ago
This place is so cute! Our party visited Gelato 101 on a warm Sunday afternoon. It was packed but the line moved quickly and were able to find seats. Lots of outdoor seating and dog friendly! We ordered Affogatos and were able to choose whatever gelato flavor. Super tasty! Will definitely come back. read more
7 months ago
Been coming here for quite some time. The gelato is spot on. I always get the salted caramel. Highly recommend! read more
9 months ago
Gelato was great. Service staff was outstanding. And the place is adorable! Many many people came by. read more
1 year ago
This was the cutest gelato shop on the Main Street of Encinitas. The Opera (hazelnut) flavor was spot on and the texture was not bad. I would have preferred a denser pull as this was too soft for my taste, but still the perfect sweet treat after a day at the beach. read more
9 months ago
Years ago, back in 2022 when I got to finally see Old Faithful explode into fantastic rainbows, some Italian kids in front of me were complaining that we didn't have real gelato, only ice cream. I didn't know there was a difference but this kid's insistence always stayed with me. Now I can finally say that kid knew what he was talking about. This stuff is devine The ambiance here is lovely too, all set up for lots of large pow wows read more
This place is amazing! The gelato is some of the best I ever had made my Encinitas trip from Temecula well worth it. I had pistachio and a chocolate and cream with little chocolate bits in it was spectacular give me 14 more. I'll be back next time I'm local. read more
10 months ago
Close to the beach! Good service and delicious Gelato! We will return again and I highly recommend the pistachio flavor. They also had outdoor dining which was helpful bringing a pup. read more
Amazing. After stuffing our face at The Taco Stand down the street, we needed, as my dad says, a "topper-offer." Luckily, Gelato 101 was a couple blocks away! I don't frequent gelato by any means. But, hot diggity dawg this place was amazing. If I'm in the area, I will be back for sure! Our favorites were amaretto and biscotti. I think that's what it was called. Amazing! Great service, too read more
Our friend Jim told us to check out this Gelato place and he was right...delicious! When we arrived we had to stand in line for a bit to get to the counter. They did not have many flavors, but after tasting a few, I decided on the pineapple one....it was nice and sweet with a great natural real pineapple taste. Any size you order will incur a +$1 if you want a waffle or sugar cone. There's lots of seating out on the patio and the ambiance is very relaxed and cool.... read more
2 years ago
Hands down, very good gelatos by far! Pistachio gelato n salted caramel are my go to. Lovely ambiance as well. Open till 10 or 11 on weekends i guess. Parking can be tricky. Rarely there is a wait so service is quick. read more
11 months ago
3 years ago
The best and widest section of gelato around is found here, look no further! They use the freshest ingredients (some from Italy) to make a wide variety of flavors and options for all dietary needs/restrictions. The flavors were bold and intense. The gelato was smooth and fresh. We used this company to cater our wedding. We didn't have time to sample or visit the store front before our BIG day, so we relied on reviews. The reviews were spot on, thankfully. The communication and service were excellent! The manager regularly communicated with me about the details and specifics for our wedding day. He was attentive and made great recommendations, thank you! We selected four very different flavors. We offered two vegan choices and two regular. The company sent two servers and they were friendly and professional. They kept the line moving and served 130+ guests with a smile. They set up/cleaned up and brought their own supplies. Their chilled case kept the gelato nice and cold during the reception. If you are considering full service catered gelato for your wedding or event, just do it!! This is the most authentic artisan gelato...at its best. read more
8 months ago
2 years ago
Was walking around Encinitas and wanted dessert. What stood out for me was the long line and the sign. The line was moving fast, so I assumed it was a popular spot. Thank goodness I came in because the gelato I had was delicious -- it was biscoff flavor. The unique thing about this place is they change the flavors often and it's family owned! Who doesn't love supporting local business, let alone a family business! Everyone was so nice and helpful. I love the interior with the sign on the right talking about family. If you're ever in Encinitas, I recommend trying this place. read more
Food: we ordered desert, chocolate chip & strawberry Gelato, it was creamy and delicious. Service: Good and friendly, the manager was distracting the cashier by talking to him while the cashier was trying to help us. Last Ambiance: chill, casual modern small Cafe type place, great outdoor seating, on a sunny day, it's great. We would come back! read more
2 years ago
Great little gelato shop we went to after a delicious Italian meal. They hail from Seattle, Washington and their story began at the famous Pike Place Market in 2003. This is true Italian gelato created by two native Italians named Antonella Ragazzi and David Arato. The gelato is made from scratch daily they only use organic ingredients. This is a family owned business and service was friendly and helpful. Tasting and samples are available. I enjoyed a scrumptious cup of their rich chocolate. So rich and decadent I must admit I had a hard time finishing but worth every bite. I visited during the holiday season so the shop was decorated and festive. There is a small seating area but we got our gelato to go. I will be back here again next visit and be sure to check them out when you are in the area. read more
This is a cute place in Encinitas for gelato. They serve coffee too. My friend had the Dirty Chai and said it was really good. I tried the gelato, salted caramel and pistachio. Both were really good! They give you a little cookie with it. Their prices are so reasonable too! read more
I can't stress enough how much I love this place; it was the catalyst for my current gelato obsession. The people working here are really helpful, and let you sample as much gelato as you'd like to help you make up your mind, because all of the flavors always all look amazing. I've tried the vegan, fruity flavors as well as the diary based flavors and they're all great. Last night I had a scoop of pineapple (recommended but the lady who was working), and a flavor made with a hazelnut base. Both were delicious. My girlfriend had strawberry and black vanilla and enjoyed those. My friend tried the chefs choice, which had caramel and pretzels and other yumminess. A small is ~$6 and you can choose one or two flavors. It was plenty for me. The outside area is adorable- lots of cute little spots to sit, with pretty lights overhead- it was a garden like feel, and I love it. Try this place! read more
1 year ago
Amazing location, variety, quality, and decor! I stopped here around Halloween and loved the cute, cozy vibes. While my friends were in the mood for gelato, I was really craving a healthy smoothie, and their green smoothie was super nutritious and filling. Friendly, fast service. read more
WOW, one of my top favorite gelato shops! The customer service here was great. They let you sample. I got the pistachio and hazelnut in the small cup and got a good amount for close to $6. They give you more for this size compared to other gelato shops I've been to which is awesome! Great service, great price and serving, delicious, cute outdoor patio, and close to the beach! A must visit when in downtown Encinitas! read more
8 months ago
Gelato is so tasty, smooth and sweet here. I loved the panna cotta flavor. Stay we're so nice letting me try flavors to see which one i wanted to order. They also give you a free cookie on top, great service. The ambiance is cute follied with plants, open seating and turf grass look. read more
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480 South Coast Highway 101
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