Honestly, I don't think the gelato is worth waiting 30 minutes for. The quality was pretty average, and it's a little more expensive than other places around here. I only waited because my friends wanted to go. The outdoor vibe is cute and fun, but the whole process was way too much. They make you sample a bunch of flavors and give explanations for everything when sometimes you just want to order what you already know you want. By the time I finally got my gelato, I was so annoyed from waiting that I didn't even enjoy it that much. read more

Award-winning and worthy of the hype! It's not just gelato, it's an experience! We came in on a Saturday afternoon and didn't have to wait at all. I had looked at the menu and had picked out what flavor I wanted, but we did the samples and I changed my mind. Make sure you try all the flavors as well. They do them in a certain order and the server explained everything so well. It's obvious that the people who work here love their job and are proud of their products. The shop was adorable. I've been to the original An's Dry Cleaning, and I can't wait to check out their newest location in OB. read more

An's Hatmakers - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

This gelato is very delicious! I love the tasting experience you get when you walk in the shop and try each flavor individually. The workers are knowledgeable and patient. It was a welcoming spot with some nice outdoor seating on a very fun and cozy street! read more

We stopped by the famous An's for a treat over the weekend. There was a long line out the door but it moved fairly fast. However it was disappointing that one of the 5 flavors on the menu was sold out by 3pm. Overall none of us believed the experience or ice cream was worth the price per scoop. read more

Cute ice cream shop! I'm lactose intolerant so I was a bit disappointed in the only dairy free option being an odd sorbet flavor, but I'm reviewing based on my families feedback. They all ordered different ice creams and said it was good, but weren't blow away like they were hoping to be based off of this spots reputation. read more

Come here with an open mind, they have such unique and delicious flavors! Ive always wanted to try An's Drycleaners, but there is always such a long line (and rightfully so)a bit I came here to their Del Mar location on a Sunday evening and there was no line. Amazing! read more

Shout out Gavin! All the employees there are super friendly. We're a huge fan of all things Ans ice cream and this one def did not disappoint. They gave us a complimentary ice cream tour. They always have such good vibes and the best ice cream ever read more

What a cute concept for gelato! Seating is outside and you cant ask for anything better than eating gelato while staring at the ocean. I came on a holiday weekend so there was a long line. I was able to sample a few flavors before deciding on the fascinator and paper combination. It was good but not as good as gelato in Europe. :p also kinda pricy but I guess you pay for the experience. read more

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Literally the BEST ice cream I have ever had! Was in town visiting and had to hit all three locations to try all the flavors! Staff is great and tell you all about the flavors. The theme is adorable... so glad they keep the old spot and just give it an update at all the unique locations. It's all gluten free so I really love that too! Pro tip- get the passport and hit all three locations- your third stop you get a free ice cream. read more

A little hard to find parking, but honestly totally worth it. The staff were super friendly and welcoming, and the place itself is clean and cozy with a nice vibe. I got the mango sorbet and strawberry matcha, and both were absolutely delicious--so flavorful and refreshing. You can really tell the quality of the ingredients. Definitely coming back to try more flavors! read more

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Yes there was a line out the incredibly cute shop! The delicous snickerdoodle Gelato was sweet and delicious. Recommend! read more

An's Hatmakers - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

Cute dessert shop serving interesting gelato! We loved that it starts with an offer of a "flavor tour" which is simply sampling all their flavors. Our favorite this visit was the pumpkin in a cream cheese base and sticky toffee. Looking forward to coming back when the flavors rotate! read more

I've never been to An's Hatmakers before because I don't want to wait in line. But we went on a Tuesday night at 9:30pm in November and there was only one person in line ahead of us. We were able to do the sample flight to try all the flavors too. You can get up to two flavors even in the small cup so I got the pumpkin cheesecake and chocolate flavors. The fall flavors were all so good! While I'm not sure the gelato is worth the typical 45 minute wait, it was really good and I really enjoyed mine! read more

i always love the time and attention they give to each guest for the "food tour" so you can try each of their rotating flavors. the best surprise? EVERYTHING IS GLUTEN FREE - even the cone! one of the flavors had homemade cookies & those were even gf! the pistachio flavors, strawberry matcha & cookie flavor were outstanding. cute theme & an's is always a fun time! service was so thorough with the explanation (especially knowing they say the same thing 1937627 times a day) & were so lovely despite the never ending line. read more

Good ice cream flavors all unique and handcrafted. Location is on a busy street and parking can be hard. I recommend to park in the parking garage on the side of the building. Customer service is top notch, they give you a free taste testing of each flavor. The prices range from $6.45-$13.15 so it's not too bad, they let you split 2 flavors per size. The ice cream is definitely good to share. Seating inside and outside limited. read more

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A must try for a one way ticket through a gelato journey! Food: My favorite flavor I tried was the pistachio. The gelato was creamy, not too sweet, and had real pistachios inside of the gelato. The flavors are unique and even the paler cleaners was delicious. Service: Many customers come for the service alone. The employees take you through a taste testing journey of all of the flavors they offer. They are always so kind, patient, and positive. Ambiance: The store was very clean and neat. The dev For gives the store a modern twist and pop of brightness from the plants. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. Overall: An's is great for gelato and customer service. The flavors are unique and the employees are very kind and willing to help you find the perfect combination. read more

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Incredible. That is all. 10/10. This the 2nd location I've been too in a week and would've been the 3rd had I been aware there is one in PetCo Park. read more

An's Hatmakers - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

An's Hatmakers is definitely a unique ice cream shop that I think everyone should try! They rotate through the flavors, and each flavor is special. Whether you like sweet and rich flavors or light and fruity, they will definitely have at least one flavor you will feel drawn to. The ice cream is thick, unlike cheap, store-bought ice cream that is airy. Also, their organic source of flavors (like using pounds of real pistachios in their pistachio flavors) stands out, and each flavor has a delicious and strong taste. I really appreciate their flavor tour, which is where they allow you to sample each ice cream flavor while they explain the taste profile of each one. They also use metal spoons for this, which makes the process even more special. Located in the beach town of Del Mar, this shop and the surrounding area are beautiful. Whether you want to sit down and eat your ice cream or walk around the beach town, you cannot go wrong with either. I will say, there is not much available seating, as the shop itself is pretty small and there are only a couple of tables outside. I have been here on both a weekday and weekend, and it is significantly less crowded on weekdays. Parking was a little difficult; you can either park in the parking garage nearby or in a parking spot along the road. Because it is Del Mar and right next to the ocean, parking is limited. Each flavor has a quirky nickname to follow the theme of 'hats'. This is a fun place to check out with your friends or family! read more

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I've been frequenting An's Dry Cleaning (ADC) for years, so I was excited to try An's Hatmakers when I was in north county. I used the shopping center's underground parking structure/lot. I believe parking there for under an hour is free. There is also some metered street parking. The store was empty when I came on a weekday afternoon. This was a surprise to me, since ADC usually has a huge line going out the door. The gelato was quality. There was a good selection of flavors when I went (they do a rotating menu). I did a flavor tour where I sampled all the flavors they had that day. I love how their gelatos are crafted and well made. There is a little bit of indoor and outdoor seating. The tables and chairs are small. read more

An's Hatmakers - Leather (brown butter chocolate chip) and Visor (pistachio) - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

My favorite An's shop! I prefer their palette cleanser over An's Dry Cleaning. I also find the line a lot shorter. Parking is also easier with 1 hr free parking structure in the building. Easy to walk to from Del mar beach/Powerhouse park! read more

I'm sure it's great but after waiting for a very LONG time we had to leave the line or we would've missed our flight. I'm sure there is a better way to serve without people having to wait an insane amount of time! read more

by far my favorite ice cream place in socal! they were so good that we had to go to the other location to try out the other flavors that we didnt have here this location has so much more seating and barely even a line the ambiance is a walk in gelateria with spacious seating the service was great! they connected with you about their seasonal offerings read more

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A bit surprised that they've won best gelato in the country. Many of the gelato flavors were decent, but not amazing, and some were not good at all. The coconut and cherry ones tasted highly artificial (tasted like coconut extract as opposed to infusing the cream with coconut flakes and then straining out the coconut). The brown butter/cookie flavor (I think it's called leather) was good at first, but left a great film in your mouth (I think they didn't adjust the recipe down in heavy cream/fat content to make up for the added butter). The strawberry one was quite good. Worth trying once, but likely wouldn't go back. read more

Really cute, hat themed gelato shop w 7 diff flavors. Came at 12PM on a Sunday and there were already a couple of people in front of us. Staff super friendly, explained all flavors to us and allowed us to sample everything! Gelato is a bit sweet - there's gluten free and vegan options! Free 1st hour parking available in Del Mar parking lot behind shop. read more

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Incredible and unique ice cream! There was a really long line but once we got to the counter and started ordering, I realized why. The girl helping us encouraged us to sample every single flavor. As we did, she gave a description of each one. I felt like I was at a high end ice cream tasting. Every single flavor was delicious, you cannot go wrong. Worth the wait for sure! read more

Was it worth the hype? Not really. BUT, it was nice to finally try this location after they won the vote. The line was long (out to Tamarindo restaurant). They had two people scooping today. There is a/c inside but it's a wall unit so it's still hot and stuffy inside as the front door remained open. Our scooper was Tiden. He alone is worth 5 stars as he was sooo welcoming, patient, and helpful. He suggested the Palate Cleanser tour (?) which was a free sample of ALL their offerings. We appreciated this, as did others, as why not especially standing in line on a hot day :) Tiden, you rock! I personally found the flavors very sweet. Even the mango as well as the strawberry sorbets. Not sure if they add extra+ sugar or how much but the sweetness was a bit much. I opted for the Espresso/Cold Brew and Nutella/Brownies. Cousins got their two flavors in a house made waffle cone. They both said gelato was nice but they've had better in San Diego. I didn't pay so can't attest to the price but the serving size seemed good. I'd revisit to try other flavors if I was in the area and there wasn't a line. read more

Really good ice cream ! Upon arrival we tried the "flavor tour" where we tried all 8 flavours . All were so good, but we opted for two flavours - denim (banana Nutella caramel ) and roasted pistachio. If you're looking for a cool ice cream on a hot day, I recommend this one ! read more

An's Hatmakers - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

America's No.1 Gelato Shop with Unbeatable Flavor and Texture Food: The aroma is rich, and the texture is delightfully chewy. Even with a small size, you can choose two flavors. The pistachio flavor was especially outstanding. Service: The staff are quick and friendly. They also provide detailed explanations about the flavors. When I visited on the afternoon of July 1st, the staff member on the left side from the customer's point of view was particularly kind and attentive. I'd like to compliment them. Ambiance: The shop is cozy, and the interior decorated with hats left a strong impression. There is limited seating available both inside and outside. read more

An's Hatmakers - menu - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

such a great icecream spot! you don't even have to ask to try the ice cream flavors, the worker greeted us and shared they give customers a chance to try all flavors!! they also have a variety of vegan options. loved their waffle cone. they rotate their flavors monthly but it's a must try! read more

An's Hatmakers - icecream - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

easy five stars !! if youre in sd, you need to try ans!! there was a line, but it moved at a steady pace. once its your turn, you get to go on a flavor tour and literally try every single flavor they have available. the girl helping us was so energetic and preppy. there are a few small tables inside and out. i also liked how any size can get you two flavors!! yum read more

An's continues to never disappoint!!!! I got to try 2 pints: Kilt and Visor. Kilt is a very strong coffee and Irish whiskey flavored gelato that is soo creamy and delicious. The coffee flavor is STRONG just how I like it. This one is different from their other coffee flavor that used coffee beans from 7 seas roasting. One of my favs from An's!! I've never seen this on the menu, but they had it available in the pint version. Visor again is also one my favorites and it's just so nutty, sweet, creamy, and very satiating. I think the pints are very good value if you get it. It's $13 but you get a lot more than if you just get a small or large cup. An's always provides such a warm and friendly experience and service and can't wait to keep trying new flavors! read more

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Delicious ! My friends and I went for their valentines flavors. It was my first time and I appreciated how they gave every party a flavor tour of all their flavors at the moment. The kind barista gave us details descriptions of the flavors and how they're made. I got their mango passion fruit flavor and salted caramel. The salted caramel was delicious and had depth to its flavor and I will definitely get it again read more

An's Hatmakers - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

Favorite gelato spot in SD! I love that they give a flavor tour and let you try all the flavors before deciding. They are friendly and enthusiastic about the flavors as they explain each one. You can't go wrong with any of the flavors and they're not too sweet. The shop has a cute interior and in February was decorated for Valentine's day! read more

An's Hatmakers - Argyle, Dutch Apple Pie - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

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We went during a busy time around 8pm and although there was a line, it moved pretty fast. Highly recommend doing flavor tour. Our server told us all the fun flavors and they were amazing. So happy I got to see the rave around An's Ice Cream. Got tweed (tres leches) and it was milky with some soft chunks of cake I think. Definitely reminds me of tres leches. Area is small but it's decorated nicely with a hat wall, mirrors, and other decorations giving it an old mid-1900 aesthetic. read more

An's Hatmakers - Tweed (tres leches) - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

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An's Hatmakers is the second location of An's Dry Cleaning, the highly-rated handcrafted gelato maker in North Park. We finally tried An's Hatmakers recently after having lunch in Del Mar. The small shop was packed with customers, but our wait was less than five minutes to be served. There were only three gelato flavors that day: Visor (roasted pistachio), Hard Hat (cold brewed espresso), and Clay (Nutella brownie). We tried all three. The gelato tasted great and had a smooth, creamy texture. Nut flavors were clear and pronounced. At $6.25 for a small cup, An's is pricey. Counter service was helpful and friendly. Limited seating indoors and on street-side patio. Park on street or in Del Mar Plaza garage. read more

An's Hatmakers - Interior -- "Hats" - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

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An's is one of the best ice cream shops that I have eva been to. It was knock yo hats off(lolz) good. We cam here on a Sunday afternoon and it was bustling. Parking was not fun to find at all but the parking garage has a one hour free limit . Inside the store it was quite hot which was not expected for an ice cream shop. It was really clean and well decorated and there was a lot of hat-themed decor. The service was great and I really enjoyed the concept of the flavor tour, where they let you try each of the different flavors. It does not make it awkward to ask to try any of the flavors. Overall, I would recommend greatly that you go and try this ice-cream store. Unbeknownst to me at the time of eating, it was ranked number 1 ice cream shop in the United States read more

An's Hatmakers - Menu - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

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An iconic San Diego gelato shop that was ranked #2 best in America, and it definitely lives up to its name. To start, parking was super convenient in the parking structure, with the first 60 minutes being free. When we first entered the shop, there was quaint antique-like decor to fit the hat theme, and both indoor and outdoor seating. The girl helping us was friendly and super thorough, letting us do a taste test of all the flavors before making a decision. All the flavors were delicious, but we settled on a small palate cleanser (lime and yes, this is an unofficial flavor haha) + straw hat (mango & passion fruit), and a small leather (brown butter & chocolate chip cookie) + visor (roasted pistachio). Overall, fantastic service and delicious gelato! I do have to note that a small cup is quite tiny and $6.25+tax, but nonetheless, worth the price for the experience. I haven't been to the original An's Dry Cleaning, but this location seems to have a better parking situation and probably offers the same quality. Absolutely worthy of a pit stop when in SD! read more

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Always such a treat coming here, love that they change out flavors each month and that you can sample all of it! Serving size is huge, employees are always so welcoming read more

An's Hatmakers - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

Great gelato shop. The worker was friendly and helpful. My son loved it. Seating is limited but it was quiet and we got a table. Definitely curious to try other flavors next visit. read more

An's Hatmakers - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

SUPER CUTE SHOP, the interior is super cute and themed around a hatmaker shop. The flavors are changed based on seasons, weeks, and even holidays, and there's even flavors named based on different types of hats! The flavors are all super rich and amazing every time. read more

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