Great gelato. And even better boba drinks I got the lychee slushie which was really good. It was a little pricey but great quality

Favorite spot to go to after the beach! I always get their Thai milk tea. Such a great location

A truly refreshing treat on a warm afternoon in Encinitas, and totally complements the seaside atmosphere, the people watching, and great day outside after tooooo much rain! Two scoops of deliciousness in a cup for $5 adorned with a crispy, thin wafer was just what the doctor ordered. I had Sour Yogurt & Mango, and the wife had Amaretto, and Pineapple as her two scoops! Indoor seating that resembles a coffee shop, and alfresco seating that resembles a garden or patio area with tables, sofas and chairs. In addition to Gelato, the shop offers Boba teas, slushes, smoothies, lattes, etc. Surely they have something for everyone. Highly recommend. read more

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Wonderful ambiance, drinks, gelato and friendly service. I'm so glad to see it is re-opening soon

What a CAYUTE place!!! If it weren't so cold, I might have lingered here longer! Their front entrance is like the entrance to a garden. I love the trees and the way they converted planters into tables/seating area. Very resourceful, thoughtful and creative! This place reminded me of all the other gelato places I been to - About 10-12 flavors in the glass display. We taste tested the Sea Salt Caramel and Amaretto (we liked both) so we got a scoop of that. The Amaretto was so memorable for me. I don't typically love this flavor BUT the cherry and almond were well-balanced. I also loved the slivers of chocolate folded into the gelato. The Sea-Salt Caramel was salty and sweet with caramel ribbons flowing through and through. So glad we stopped in even after a full stomach & a chilly night! read more

Gelato 101 - Nice patio outside! - Gelato Near Me - Encinitas, California

I'm just going to start with the only negative part of our experience here: there is no bathroom! I know - it's just an ice cream shop - but they have substantial seating and it's dessert in a tourist area! The kids really had to pee after our dinner out and it made our dessert experience kind of rushed because we had to go find a place with a restroom. But despite the lack of a restroom, the seating area was lovely and takes full advantage of the beautiful San Diego weather being 90% outdoors (but shaded!). A clean, modern aesthetic is the theme through the whole place. The gelato was fabulous. I mean it! Fabulous. We eat a lot of ice cream and this gelato was top notch. The portions are very generous and if you love chocolate, they do it right. Rich and deep chocolatey flavors. read more

First time here, and it was great! The outdoor seating area was pretty cute. The only downside is, there isn't really a list of the gelato flavors while waiting in line. I also think it'll be beneficial to have some signage of what each flavor consists of. The Opera flavor was so delcious! I would come again! The customer service was also super friendly and welcoming, which was a plus! read more

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Husband found this gelato place and we swung by yesterday for a visit. Very limited parking but we found a spot right out front. We did some tastings and ended up getting the Quad, which is 4 flavors: 1) pear 2) strawberry cream 3) pistachio 4) sugar free hazelnut Every flavor tasted great; with our favorite being the refreshing pear . This has now become our go to gelato place if we are ever back in the SD area. Yum!! Price was reasonable at $7+ for the 4 flavors. We also orders a green tea boba 24 oz but the tapioca pearls were a bit soggy and not chewy enough. We will stick to their gelato next time and skip any boba drinks! read more

Super cute shop! They have a variety of items to choose from gelato, smoothies, acai bowls, coffee. The cashier was very friendly ams attentive and service was quick. We got gelato on a cone and enjoy our treat in the outdoor sitting area. Definitely coming back to try more things from the menu. read more

Great spot to come on a hot sunny day! But beware, parking is horrible. There's 2 or 3 spots on the side but are super narrow. Once you find a parking, upon walking to the shop, you'll find a spacious outdoor patio and plenty of seats to enjoy your dessert. We were hungry so we decided on their açaí bowls. $13-$15 seemed steep but boy, the portion is huge. We didn't finish our bowls because we were so full. So, it's honestly a really good price for what you get. It is slightly different than the typical açaí bowls you get at Nekter or other smoothies places but it's loaded with toppings. I enjoyed the interior and would definitely consider returning when I'm on this side of town. read more

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Good - tasty gelatos **pistachios, passion fruit, special) ** ask for sample tasting - Illy's coffee avail - Boba, Smoothie, Açaí Bowl - outdoor seating with fire pits Bad - No indoor seats Encinitas dessert spot! read more

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Love this place!! Best Gelato I've ever had, all natural ingredients, and the courtyard for sitting is awesome. The owner is super nice and the staff is great too. Good treat for your kids because the courtyard gives lots of room to eat and play. read more

Pineapple and Strawberry mix! This corner spot is perfect walking distance from the shop and restaurants. The outside seating is inviting and the service is fast and friendly. Don't even try to park outside. Park down the street or wherever and don't complain about there being no parking because the gelato is worth you figuring it out. The pineapple gelato is sooooooo good! read more

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My husband and I drove 2 hours to visit San Diego/ Encinitas and was excited to try this gelato place and as we enter we aren't even greeted. There was a group of girls and one guy standing there talking amongst themselves. When we asked for samples to try the different flavors as this was our first time here he looked at us like we were dumb. He gave us the samples we asked for with the tiniest spec to barely get a taste. We asked for our flavors he didn't ask us which size we'd prefer just grabbed the smallest cup and we asked for a topping on one of the ice creams which was peanut butter and he made this weird face like it wasn't normal and began laughing with the girl behind him and she made a weird face too but became quiet when I said out loud I don't know what's so funny about peanut butter on an ice cream? Extremely rude, and unprofessional. The ice cream itself was good, but I won't be returning due to the disgusting behavior of the employees. I guess you have to be white to get good service here. read more

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Fantastic selection, great service, and super cute atmosphere. The outside seating is wonderful for days with good weather. I loved all the plants inside and outside. Of the flavors we tried, the Black Vanilla was my favorite. We'll have to come back for drinks! read more

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Gelato 101 is like no other kind of ice cream or gelato place, the food is impeccable and all of the workers are so nice and take the time to talk to everyone they meet. The place has many options to sit at either outside or inside and they offer merch and it's a nice local Business, so I definitely recommend when you pass by or come from Moonlight Beach you should stop by, if I could rate them a 10 I would definitely. read more

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We happened to be in the area for dinner and noticed Gelato 101 had the line out the door, so we had to try it. It had a casual, laid back ambiance with seats/ tables in the front. There were so many flavors to choose from (some are more recognizable like Mango or Pistachio but others are unique like Tiramisu, Cinnamon, Panna Cotta or Black Vanilla with charcoal). After tasting a few flavors, I ended up with Panna Cotta which was sweet and creamy. So delicious! read more

I want to try all of their delicious flavors but I decided on passion berry and black vanilla. They are so nice and very generous with samples so 5 stars for that!! I will be back after dinner for dessert read more

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Great ice cream Not ce service Nice location: Take your own and walk by the sea! Will come back read more

As I was crossing the street, I was immediately drawn to the pretty lights and beautifully lit building. The outdoor seating was gorgeous; while the interior was so cozy with pillows, plants, and warm lighting. Eating ice cream here in the middle of the rain, looking out to the calming streets and happy passersby, is the best feeling ever. When you get to the ice cream display, you can taste different flavors before committing to any scoop. The small portion gets you two scoops for $5.65 - pretty good price in my opinion. I was helped by a lovely girl who let me sample a few different flavors. The cashier was extremely nice as well. Lovely experience all and all. read more

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Yummy ice cream but also so beautifully displayed. They had fireplaces outside and nicely decorated. Will definitely go back.

Famous gelato spot in Encinitas! I've been coming here for years and they have a rotating flavor menu. Highly recommend the vanilla, pistachio, and chocolate. Also reasonably priced compared to other gelato spots that charge more than $6 for a small cup. read more

Gelato 101 - Gelato Near Me - Encinitas, California

The gelato was delicious. Sweet but not overly sweet making easy to eat. I don't eat much gelato but this was good in my opinion. It's located on the corner which is a great location. They have plenty of seating, good because they are very busy. They have great outdoor seating to eat your gelato. The girl serving seemed a bit annoyed ask we were asking about the flavors, especially because there were a couple different ones; for example black vanilla. She could have been a bit nicer but not rude by any means. read more

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Great flavors to choose from. Chocolate, Amaretto and Peach is a must try! Fresh tasting and nice area to sit outside. They should be more generous with serving size. So a bit pricey for the small scoops they hand out. got a waffle cone and 2 scoops barely made the top of the waffle cone, looks like it was missing a scoop. However they offers cookie on top! Thanks read more

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Great gelato right in the heart of downtown Encinitas. Flavors are super fresh. Highly recommend all of them, personal favorite is that nutty Chef's Special! read more

Love this place!! Jerry is so sweet to my kids. Just wish YOU WOULD BRING BACK THE LITTLE SUGAR CONES!! And the cake cones!the big ones are too big and my kids are always bummed. read more

Oooooooooooooohhhh yuuuuuummmmmm! Gelato 101 sure knows how to make some incredibly delicious gelato! They are so smooth and the flavors are unique! My friends and I went and we loved all of the flavors that we tried. Every single one of them was yummy! Check out the photos! The line was really long, but it was so worth it!! read more

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Excellent and unique flavors on display and ready for you to try. Very cool design and atmosphere perfect for family after dinner dessert. Service was fast and friendly. read more

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Amazing gelato! Everything I tried was outstanding. Go for the Black Vanilla! It was my favorite.

Absolutely amazing gelato! I came in on a Sunday evening and the place was busy. It was the day before Presidents' Day! No school...kids were here working and as customers. I got the small gelato with two flavors. I got the peanut butter chocolate and the tart vanilla. Both were AMAAZING in their own right. I just LOVE peanut butter and chocolate so if you're a fan, I bet you'll love the creamy, chocolaty peanut butter flavor that melts in your mouth. The tart was a perfect accompaniment to the former flavor, too. I got it in a tasty, crunchy, waffle cone. I sat outside to enjoy it. Currently there is no indoor seating available. Definitely come here! They also have coffee (hot and cold) and other blended fruit drinks. read more

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Every time I am in Encinitas I must stop at Gelato 101, either for coffee or...gelato! Always great to enjoy during one of those sunny Sundays, the outdoor sitting area has such a cool vibe for all ages, from children to grandpas. The patio furniture is eclectic and adorable. A nice place to sketch while sipping my cappucinos. read more

Cute place! Gelato was good. Service was meh. Pricey. Came here for quick dessert one night, the place is super cute with the outdoor sitting area. We got 3 scoops to share. They do not give out samples so you have to blinded guess. The selection is ok, just the normal flavors, nothing fancy. The gelato was good, panna cotta flavor was too sweet. The staff was not nice. She had the resting B face. Unpleasant. She obviously hated being there. Price is high, portion size is very small. read more

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Food is good. They were nice. Sampling good. Service awesome. Love the feel. Nice posters.

I always come here for the Boba blended drinks. They are super inconsistent in blending it. Some days it can be super chunky with ice and some days it can be super smooth. The person that blending it could be new or they just don't know how to blend well. read more

Granted, I don't eat gelato very often... but the Biscottino is the best gelato I've ever had!

We love Gelato 101!! They offer amazing flavors and they are so fresh and tasty. It is a small shop, but they do have an outdoor patio with sitting. I feel like I am back in Italy when have their gelato. They make the gelato daily and use the best ingredients. They are very friendly. It is a family-owned business. Two scoops with a cookie on top. We will back!! read more

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Got the vegan chocolate gelato, and it was so flavorful, decadent, and creamy. I highly recommend! read more

Gelato 101 - Vegan chocolate gelato - Gelato Near Me - Encinitas, California

You HAVE to have the Olive Oil and Agave topped with fresh grated lemon zest... additionally the limoncello was just as delicious and refreshing. Giovanni was attentive and friendly... definitely will return!!!!!!! read more

My family and I loved the gelato and atmosphere. They even put a little cookie on it. They give samples which is great so you don't get stuck with a flavor you don't particularly like. Service was fast. read more

5 stars for the Christmas decor! Makes getting gelato feel even more special. My aunt loves gelato, so she got a double decker chocolate waffle cone... one with chocolate scoop and a dark chocolate scoop. She commented on how the gelato wasn't overly sweet. I like that. This place, although off a busy road, has a nice little parking lot convenient enough for an ice cream stop. I recommend it if you're looking for gelato in the area. read more

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