Stopped by Unique Pastry Factory in Temecula and was really impressed with the selection they had. The bakery has a lot of different pastries, desserts, and sweet treats to choose from, and everything looked fresh and nicely made. It's definitely the kind of place where you want to try more than one thing. The pastries we tried were really good--light, flavorful, and not overly sweet. You can tell they put care into the quality and presentation. The shop itself was clean and had a nice welcoming atmosphere which made it a pleasant place to stop by. Overall it's a great bakery if you're looking for fresh pastries or a dessert while in Temecula. Definitely a spot I'd come back to again to try more of their desserts. read more

The gelato is a 3.75 out of 5. They do have some unique flavors that cater to more of a Mediterranean clientele. Gentlemen behind the counter is nice and helpful and overall generous portions. The location is underwhelming with no lighted sign, dark, and designs are over the front windows so you cannot really look into the storefront. Overall, would go back again but it will be an acquired taste. read more

We just came back from an Italy trip and were looking for a gelato place, run into this little sweet shop and boy were we happy to have found it!!! The gelato flavors are so unique, incredible yummy and super rich in flavor. I was missing the affogato so I had to had it and it was not disappointing Absolutely recommend this place read more

Unique Pastry Factory - Affogato - Gelato Near Me - Temecula, California

The owner is very cool and you can tell he has a passion for his business. My wife and I tried the two scoops in the pastry. I got the black flower, it looks unusual (all black) but it is delicious and I got a scoop of lavender (amazing). And my wife got the egg nog and another one that is like chocolate chip. Incredible! We will be back! read more

Whoa! Definitely glad we decided to swing/stop by this place on the way home from San Diego. Csaba was so friendly and you can tell he enjoys/takes pride of his business. Ambiance is warm and welcoming. Csaba mentioned he rotates his gelato flavors on a regular basis. The chimney cake was warm and flavor hit the spot. The chocolate gelato was rich. The cantaloupe and cucumber gelato was refreshing and not overwhelming sweet. Definitely would recommend supporting Csaba's local business. Don't want to miss this place when in the area. read more

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Great hospitality from the owner and delicious gelato!! Would come back again! Great selection of flavors. read more

Unique Pastry Factory - Lemon - Gelato Near Me - Temecula, California

I sampled a few flavors, including mint chocolate chip, peanut butter, and cucumber. The cucumber was definitely interesting and not something I've seen before, but it wasn't for me. The mint chocolate chip tasted different from the traditional version and I didn't notice any chocolate chips, so I ended up ordering a scoop of the peanut butter in a cup, which tasted just like peanut butter. The gelato wasn't as creamy as I personally prefer, but it was still pretty good overall. Service was okay. read more

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I love this place! The gelato is always so amazing and fresh tasting. The owner is always so sweet and welcoming when you enter. One of my favorite places to go since moving here! read more

Unique Pastry Factory - Lemon and cucumber gelato in a waffle cone - Gelato Near Me - Temecula, California

Tried the elderflower gelato and the cheese gelato, and both were such a unique experience. The flavors felt authentic and thoughtfully made--definitely different from your typical gelato shop. You can really tell there's a genuine touch behind everything here. The owner was incredibly friendly and even offered us a taste of their chimney cake, which we had never tried before. It was warm, soft, and perfectly moist, pairing so well with the gelato. The balance of textures and flavors made it even more memorable. Definitely a spot worth coming back to! read more

What. A. Gem. NON gmo, no funky colors, organic caramelized sugar pastry cones. It's so hard to find real food and this place delivers. The gelato was so dense and creamy. Had the pear with salted caramel and I would eat it 104838294838838 more times. read more

Unique Pastry Factory - Salted Caramel and Pear Gelato - Gelato Near Me - Temecula, California

Amazing Gelato and service! The flavors are rich and amazing. The owner is friendly, welcoming, and kind. The flavors change regularly, today some of my favorites were walnut, honey lavender, lemon, mango, sea salt caramel, and chocolate. The honey lavender won my heart! It's a quaint shop, cozy home feeling, and owner is very nice. read more

Unique Pastry Factory - Hibiscus, banana, sea salt caramel, lemon, chocolate and we also had a oreo chimney cake, all delicious! - Gelato Near Me - Temecula, California

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My husband was craving some ice cream so we looked up places to go and Unique Pastry Factory came up. We went in and were met by the owner, a one man show, who was very friendly and was excited to share his craft with us explaining how he makes new flavors every day with fresh ingredients of the season. It was a delightful experience and we will definitely go back! read more

Unique and refreshing sorbet flavors. I tried the mint basil, rose, watermelon, & a vanilla-y chocolate ice cream flavor. All great!

Wow! I am not an ice cream person but I am officially a gelato one! I never realized how much bold flavor gelato has but it is not overwhelming sweet. Also it is very velvety smooth.The cinnamon sugar cone was perfect. This little hidden gem was a great find. The owner is funny and great hospitality. He was very knowledgeable and took pride in his homemade gelato. He explained how he uses fresh and top quality ingredients and you can definitely taste it for sure! 10/10 recommend! definitely coming back to try more flavors. read more

Unique Pastry Factory - Gelato Near Me - Temecula, California

Hidden among many businesses is this "unique" pastry place. There is a wide variety of gelato flavors all with the perfect texture. Their unique chimney cone, is what makes it special. The owner has a great sense of humor and is super friendly. I love the family feel of this shop. It's small, but very homey and pleasant. I will no doubt, return here. read more

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The owners are the nicest people. The flavors are super creative. Always something new you've never tried which makes it fun to visit weekly. A definite must try. read more

Unique Pastry Factory - Small cup with one scoop of pineapple and one scoop of banana. - Gelato Near Me - Temecula, California

Amazzzzzzzing gelato!! We tried almost all of the flavors. The lady at the counter was super nice and told us about the gelato and the chimney cones, she was so nice. The food was fabulous!! Each of us got a different flavor, and loved them all. The flavors change every other day, so, come by and try them. I didn't get a chance to try to try the coffee or hot cocoa, but I'm pretty confident they are good too. The others that were in the shop, seemed very happy with their selection. There are 10 seats inside at super cute tables and some tables and chairs outside. It's cute and comfortable. Stop here, enjoy the sweets and support this lovely local spot. read more

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We ended our birthday celebration with a refreshing Gelato... coconut, scotch, watermelon and pineapple. The owner was engaging and funny making for an overall great visit. Beautiful little shop tucked away with tantalizing treats to share. read more

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Pleasantly surprised stopping in here for the first time! I wanted to try their chimney cake and gelato, and it was quite the experience! The owner, Csaba, is super nice. He was friendly from the beginning and gave me and my friend a few flavors to sample. They were reeeeeeally good!! Definitely unique as the name of the establishment states! I love that the flavors are freshly made daily, and you won't find them anywhere else. I was surprised that I liked the Orange Basil and Cucumber, as those are pretty odd flavors for Gelato! I chose a scoop of each for my Golden Glaze Chimney Cake, and I handled the thing like a champ! Some people may say it's "too bready," but I thought the Gelato-Cake ratio was on point. Prices are higher than average, but you can't help inflation, and you are 100% paying for quality. The place is clean and inviting, although it is a bit warm when you step inside. There's a few tables and a couch inside, but they also have a small patio out front. Parking isn't a problem here at all, but it could get a little cramped during the week. I highly recommend this place for a UNIQUE sweet treat if you're in the area and you don't want what you usually get. ;) Next time I'll have to try a panini! read more

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Amazing ice cream shop in Temecula. The flavors are amazing. Definitely our place to got for ice cream! The owners are so nice! read more

Unique Pastry Factory - Ice cream - Gelato Near Me - Temecula, California

Amazing service friendly and prompt. I had a turkey panini and a macchiato. The panini was crisp fresh and hit the perfect spot. Served with veggie chips. We sat outside and enjoyed the perfect weather. Dog friendly patio which just made our day. read more

Unique Pastry Factory - Turkey Panini - Gelato Near Me - Temecula, California

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Great hidden gem. Nice local man runs the shop. Great flavors and unique offerings. It's been there a long time, but we just sort of stumbled upon it when I was looking for an Affogato. read more

Unique Pastry Factory - Gelato Near Me - Temecula, California

The best. The owner is a great guy, the gelato is incredible. They use very good ingredients so when my kids eat it they don't act crazy. Very clean, inviting spot. It's off the path, but well worth a visit. I went to Budapest a few years ago and these are the only funnel cakes I've had outside of Europe that can compare. And it's called unique pastry for a reason--everytime we come in there are very unique gelato flavors. The affogato is great as well. Overall just a solid place run by good people. read more

You have to visit here, Unique Pastry Factory is absolutely wonderful!!! Their gelato's are divine, especially the Whiskey Cream for me!!! We bring family, old friends and new friends here and everyone loves this place, even the lactose intolerant friends!!! I say at least try it before you judge it!!!! It is our favorite place to come to on a date night!!!! My hubby got the lemon and strawberry rose and I got the whiskey cream. read more

Unique Pastry Factory - Cinnamon sugar cone - Gelato Near Me - Temecula, California

The weird dude at the counter tried forcing me into buying his 14$ cone. Then he started to give me samples I DIDNT ask for. Bro gave me lemon . This dude then charges me a dollar extra for sum "customer service fee". Gelato was meh. Dont go here this guy will haunt you read more

Csaba the owner is such a stand up guy, we love his cheeky sense of humor with every visit. He's very generous and gives us different samples without having to ask. My top favorites are definitely elderflower and orange blossom because I enjoy the unique floral notes in these flavors. Best gelato in town, hands down and the best service. At our last visit, I was paying cash and I was 10 cents short, which was a little embarrassing, but he waved us off like it was nothing. Thank you! read more

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I would be back to try some other flavors, but I didn't like the cone thing at all. It was too bready and kind of sour tasting. The gelato itself was good, but the lady serving us seemed quite impatient. read more

Unique Pastry Factory - Gelato Near Me - Temecula, California

Gelato is good. Owner is nice. Way too expensive for the gelato. Wanted to bring home a pint for the family but it was $13.

Loved my first experience having chimney cake! The owner let me sample all of the signature gelato flavors, but the two that stood out the most were the banana and the cinnamon flavors. The gelato paired perfectly with the coconut chimney cake. The owner makes the gelato fresh in the morning, which is probably why the gelato tasted so delicious! I'm looking forward to trying other chimney cakes with other gelato flavors. read more

Unique Pastry Factory - Coconut chimney cake with cinnamon and banana gelato - Gelato Near Me - Temecula, California

Wow! Really flavorful gelato. Got the cucumber, orange basil, coffee , and hazelnut. All would recommend. This place is a must stop if you like gelato and are in Temecula. Decent size with 5 tables and a comfy couch in side and a few tables outside. Service was super friendly. Will be back on my next visit. read more

A great pastry shop that offers fresh and a great variety of gelato, and a delicious crispy chimney cake! It's not easy finding a good gelato place, it's ice cream everywhere! But this place has you covered. A variety of flavors that changes every couple days, some delicious coffee, and a chimney cake that is delicious. Check it out! read more

Unique Pastry Factory - Gelato Near Me - Temecula, California

Such a sweet experience! Came here because of the high ratings on Yelp. We ordered a chimney cake with strawberry and banana gelato. The gelato was packed with flavor. The owner greeted us and had us try samples of all the flavors. All of them were so good, even the spinach flavor I was iffy about! After talking with him, he says he makes the gelato in house everyday and that he rotated flavors so there's different ones. Highly recommend if you are in the Temecula area. read more

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Unique Pastry Factory is THE BEST gelato gem in Temecula! All the reviews are true. I wasn't expecting much when I saw Unique Pastry Factory pop up on Yelp when I was searching for a place to fulfill my "desserts" cravings. It was already a cold day that had my shivering outside, but nothing can stop me from desserts! The interior of the shop was warm and cozy. The owner started giving us gelato samples unprovoked. There were flavors I wouldn't have asked for which blew my mind! The gelato here is truly top notch. The texture is super creamy and it just melts away in your mouth. It was so hard to narrow down which flavor I wanted. In the end, Stracciatella was my winner and I was very close to taking some pints home (but not ideal since we were traveling). I wish I had room to try the chimney cake, but alas. If anything, I can confirm the gelato here is delicious. read more

Amazing homemade gelato! We met the owner and he said he makes new flavors everyday. We enjoyed everything we had! Thank you so much! The seating was super comfortable and roomy as well! read more

HIGHLY recommend this place! We all were automatically offered free samples of whatever we wanted. The owner graciously gave us a flavor to try, because he really wanted us to try it! I got the mojito and mango! That mojito is to die for! All flavors rotate and are made in-house. All natural ingredients... I don't live in the area, but if you want authentic gelato, it's worth the trip! We will be back! read more

Unique Pastry Factory - Perfect on a hot day like this! - Gelato Near Me - Temecula, California

The gelato was the best I've ever had!! I had the whiskey coffee and it was incredible, 10/10 recommend!

Awesome, everything was beyond expectations If I could rate it higher I would. Had the orange basil, very refreshing perfectly balanced flavors read more

Came here due to lots of reviews. Very Good home made ice cream and cone. Try this place for a different treat. read more

Unique Pastry Factory - Exotic Fruit and cookies n cream - Gelato Near Me - Temecula, California

Went here on a Sunday, lines can get long seems to be a popular place. Lots of unusual flavors like watermelon and lemon etc i chose panna cotta and a traditional stracceiatella flavor.They also make these chimney cones with 2 scoops cost $12 but i just ordered 2 scoops for $6 . I was expecting gelato but the texture is more like ice cream. The flavors of the ice cream itself was subdued. read more

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AND BLOWN YOUR MIND WILL BE....(YODA) Tucked quietly off Jefferson Avenue is a legendary, restaurant-quality dessert. I stopped by with my family in May 2022. The shopkeeper was a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm about their food and desserts. So, I learned more about their signature dessert via taste test. "CHIMNEY CAKE," SAYS IT ALL! The keynote speaker at my taste bud's convention hails from Hungary. It's called a "Chimney Cake," One recipe dates back to 1784. Let's get inside the Chimney Cake that's also a cone. INSIDE THE CHIMNEY My Chimney cake was rolled in brown sugar and cinnamon. Then, it was baked to golden brown perfection with a slightly sweet flavor. As I ate and slowly unraveled my Chimney Cone, the Gelato soaked into the pastry and became something new. It's like having ice cream and cake - sort of. GELATO, NOT ICE CREAM - TWO DIFFERENT THINGS The Chimney Cake is packed top to bottom with luscious Italian Gelato. There are significant differences, but what you need to know about this place is their Gelato is: · All Natural Flavors · All Natural Colors · No Preservatives · Gluten-Free I had Chocolate, and Mint Chip gelatos stacked high inside my Chimney Cake. The creamy, smooth, and cold Gelato made my hot day melt away. I got lost in a "Gelato-Chimney Cake" dimension. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR WHEN YOU WALK THROUGH THIS DOOR Some might say this dessert is expensive. But, what you are getting by way of quality and experience is worth every dime. Get some. I'll be back! read more

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