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Gelato 101

4.6 (368 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 9:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Erick M.

Place is Beautiful! And has great tasting Gelato! Ambiance: If you find a better gelato ambiance let me know, because it has a BEAUTIFUL outside patio Gelato tastes great! Service: no issues HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Caroline N.

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!

Lots of vegan gelato options
Mirna E.

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!

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Helen H.

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.

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Kareem P.

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!

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Jemiah J.

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.

Shannon Z.

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.

Pranjali S.

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.

Strawberry and pineapple
Kaitlyn G.

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.

Audrey L.

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.

Katelyn P.

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

Addy W.

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.

Black Vanilla and Chefs Choice  they both hit the spot! Quality fresh goodness
Asa P.

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.

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9 months ago

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

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10 months ago

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

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5 months ago

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

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1 year ago

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

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

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10 months ago

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

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1 year ago

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

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Curious about the ingredients! So tasty AND vegan!! Does anyone know?

I believe they do have a few vegan options.

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