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    1022 Cafe & Gelateria

    4.9 (396 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Gelato
    Jazmine P.

    I stopped by here with friends on a friday night and this place is very nice and feels cozy. The line was almost to the door but did move quickly and the customer service was good. The gelato was delicious! There's not much seating inside but there's tables outside too. Ambiance 5/5 Service 5/5 Cleanliness 5/5

    Loved this gelato
    Kim ..

    Love the atmosphere, service and vibe. Came with two of my grandkids and they went out of their way to find the right choice for them. Sample after sample. Till the perfect one. The girls loved it and so did I. Way to rock it 1022. We will be back 100%.

    Amy P.

    Stumbled upon 1022 Cafe & Gelateria and couldn't resist stopping in for a sweet treat on a warm afternoon. 10-12 flavors available in the shop. I sampled a few before landing on a medium ($7.50) with tropical sorbet and stracciatella (sweet cream with chocolate chips). I'm usually not a big fan of passion fruit, but the tropical sorbet had a nice tartness that made it surprisingly delicious. As with most gelato spots, the portions are a bit smaller than typical ice cream scoops, but still satisfying. The service was great - everyone behind the counter was friendly and welcoming. Street parking only, which can be a bit tricky, but we lucked out and found a spot right in front on a Sunday afternoon. The shop is in a prime area in Downtown Oceanside, surrounded by other shops and about a 7-minute walk to the beach, making it a perfect stop while exploring the area.

    Cute cup
    Natalie L.

    Love the affogato with pistachio gelato ($7). Gelato pricing: small $6.25. Medium $7.5. Large $8.5. You can get up to two favors in small and up to 4 favors for large. Cozy inside seating and the servers are kind and nice, even after 4 ice cream sample. A must visit place for grown up and kids.

    Amanda N.

    Came here with friends after eating close by. I had this place bookmarked for some time and had high expectations (that were exceeded!). The wonderful manager/owner(?) gave us a flavor tour and suggested wonderful recommendations. I ended up getting the medium cup with pistachio (most popular), hazelnut, and amaretto. The gelato was so so smooth and not too sweet. The portion was massive. And the most amazing part: no asking for tip! Everything was $0 tip on the screen. What?! Overall, an amazing experience and delicious gelato. I have been recommending this establishment to all of my friends and am looking forward to my next visit!

    Milk chocolate & pistachio
    Siria F.

    I stopped by on a Sunday evening for some gelato. It was busy when I walked in. Although there was a line I was greeted right away. The girl that took my order was so sweet. I asked to try their pistachio flavor and it was creamy and delicious). I asked for a recommendation to pair with pistachio she recommended milk chocolate and the combination was great! I got a size small and she made sure I had a good ratio of each flavor which I really appreciated. The flavors were so good. Not too sweet just perfect. Service was great, I will definitely be back to try more flavors.

    Anna V.

    One of the cutest cafes in Oceanside! The staff is friendly and welcoming the moment you walk in the door. Erik the owner allowed us to try a few samples before we decided on a mix of the mango and cheesecake gelato, which tasted amazing. The espresso tastes delicious and they offer a variety of flavors for lattes; my favorite is the iced hazelnut. Compared to other coffee shops in the area they also have the best pricing for their products. If you want to stay in the shop to enjoy your purchases they have an open environment with spaced out seating for guests. A great stop for a sweet treat.

    Flavors
    Arshad H.

    1022 Cafe & Gelateria serves up coffee and the WORLD'S BEST GELATO!!! Don't know why this place is only #17 on Yelp's best U.S. ice cream shops, but while in downtown Oceanside I had to try it. I've tried higher-ranked spots on that list that don't even come close. Even after visiting top gelato shops in Italy, this one serves the best pistachio and hazelnut gelatos. Eric, one of the owners was extremely passionate about the ingredients, and explained to me how the ingredients are sourced including the pistachios that are sourced from his family farm in mount Etna in Sicily. Currently S/M/L sizes are priced at ($6.25 / $7.50 / $8.50). They allow you to sample flavors here and will give recommendations on which gelato combinations work well together. I went with a large with pistachio, hazelnut, and caramel coffee almond. When I visited they had the following flavors: pistachio, cheesecake, gianduja, caramel coffee almond, milk chocolate, hazelnut, cookie butter, salted caramel, Stracciatella, sweet cream with lemon zest, coconut, sorbet and tropical sorbet. The sorbets here are impressive as well. Overall the gelatos here and the service were EXCEPTIONAL! I don't know a place that has better pistachio nor hazelnut anywhere on the planet!!! Eric was so friendly, welcoming, and so passionate about the gelatos here, you could tell he really put his all into it. I've never been to a gelato shop that had such hospitable service.

    Han L.

    Didn't love any of the flavors except the sweet cream lemon. part of it was the texture, flavors werent as vibrant as i wanted. however, that one was pretty good. nice decor and workers though.

    Inside
    Mirna E.

    It was nice to visit a local gelato place as we normally head down to Encinitas for this treat. We were pleasantly suprprosed that they had 3 vegan friendly flavors-- tropical sorbet, strawberry guava, and a sweet cream with lemon zest. All three were really tasty. We were able to sample all 3 flavors before committing. Once we ordered we sat down overlooking the window. Most seating was for 1-2 people at a table. We enjoyed our treats while people watching. They also sell coffee here. Service was friendly.

    Travis P.

    A friend recommended this gelato spot to me, and I can see why--it's definitely some of the best gelato I've ever had, with very friendly service to match. We tried a few samples, but I went with my gut and chose their most popular flavor: pistachio. It was rich, creamy, and had a unique texture. I really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend giving it a try! Parking - Plenty of street parking nearby, at least on a weekday.

    left: chocolate and pistachio right: strawberry guava
    Lina V.

    My bf and I stumbled across this gelato place and we were not disappointed! I can say that this is one of the best gelato places i've ever had in my life. I got the chocolate and pistachio while my boyfriend got the strawberry guava. The texture of the gelato is unlike anything i've had before. It was very smooth and creamy, perfect for a summer or winter day! The service was very welcoming and hospitable. They greeted us upon entry and helped us decide on which flavors to get. The ambience of the place was great as well. If you're ever in the area, I definitely recommend this place!!

    Tarabud J.

    Awesome coffee! It's as good as being in Italy! Gelato yum! Had the Affogato with Cheesecake gelato! Hubby had Cortado! Excellent tunes as well.

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    Ask the Community - 1022 Cafe & Gelateria

    Hi, does the base of the gelato contain eggs, if so could you tell me which flavors have eggs in them?

    Hi Natasha, our main base does not contain any eggs. We may have some flavors in the future which do contain eggs, but right now none of our current flavors have them.

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    Delicious gelato after dinner. I had the vanilla bean and it was creamy and light…read more The service was helpful and they offered samples so you'd know if you were choosing a flavor you'd like. The ambiance is a bright and cute shop with a few tables inside and outside.

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    What do you say about perfect food?!? The sandwich - a fresh…read morebaguette with mozzarella, tomato and arugula with the right amount of balsamic vinegar. The star of day is the sfogliatella. A pastry so light, with a hint of orange in a sweet ricotta filling. The owner/baker Monica is welcoming with a friendly smile and actually took the time to come chat with us. If you don't go try this place you're missing a delicious experience!!!

    My wife and I are visiting California from Dallas, TX, we also live part time in Calabria, Italy…read moreand we're delighted to find this Authentic Italian coffee bar & Ristorante while staying in Encinitas! We have been trying to find true Italiano coffee espresso and this place is the real deal. Everything from the bakery/ sweets, baguette/ panini sandwiches, Fresh Cornettos/ croissants were spot on Italiano perfect/perfetto! The owner Ken & Navy Veteran ( Thank you for your service) and his brother-in- law from Napoli (per sempre Diego Maradona!) Guiseppe were absolutely welcoming, great service excellent food and you can tell it all comes from their heart with love, pure food of love and Italian passion! Ken e Guiseppe, grazie mille per averci fatto sentire come se fossimo tornati in Italia, ci è piaciuto assaggiare il vostro cibo e il vostro caffè e non vediamo l'ora di tornare a praticare il mio italiano e ci siamo goduti la vostra compagnia. Ciao Sharif @ Stacie, Semper Fi del Marine del Texas!

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    Menu as of December 2025 (p. 3 of 4)
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    Service - 5 Ambiance - 5…read moreFood - 4.9 We were there before 6 on a Tuesday, so no problem with parking. Had a great table for our party of 7. Our waitstaff was headed by Kap & he did an excellent job. Told us to check out the happy hour menu since it was almost over, so we could get appetizers in at a reduced price. Ordered the calamari (crunchy, yet tender), bruschetta caprese (piled high with mozzarella & basil & chopped tomato), Caesar salad (crisp greens with a garlicky Caesar dressing), meatballs (2 large in a marinara sauce - so tender). They also have sliced warm bread on the table with olive oil/balsamic or butter. The drinks were perfect - nice and chilled and crafted perfectly. Kap also made a great recommendation on a bottle of wine. The menu has changed though. Some of our favorites have disappeared... (seafood risotto), so tried other dishes. Carbonara is so rich & creamy. The pizza margharita was cooked perfectly with a nice crust, but was a little lackluster in taste (not enough cheese maybe?). I did order a side of pesto to add some flavor. The lobster ravioli is always great here, so 2 people ordered it. Added chicken to the vodka penne (grandson's plate was completely emptied). Also had a fettuccini Montanara. Everyone but the grandson had leftovers to take home, so servings more than adequate. Kap really made the dinner perfect. Attentive without being over-bearing & making great recommendations throughout. Will definitely be back.

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