There's parking in the structure under the plaza. It can get really busy though, so be prepared to fight for your parking spot. The first hour is free but there's a charge for every hour after and they will ask for a credit card when you enter the structure and you have to swipe the same card when you leave. An's Hatmakers is on the first floor. The line was really long when we went on a Saturday around sunset. When we finally got up to the counter the service was amazing. They did a great job explaining each flavor and walking us through everything they offered with samples. And all of the ice cream was delicious! I ended up getting the straw hat and the beret. There's some tables in the store but they're better for small parties and it can get crowded. Would definitely come back but next time I'll be prepared for the wait. read more

An's Hatmakers - Small Beret and straw hat - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

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I came by on a Friday afternoon (12:40pm) with my brother & surprisingly there wasn't anyone in line! The interior was a little dark, it made it feel like they weren't exactly open or had lighting issues. Although I do think it was intentional because they had little string lights and Christmas light fixtures all around the shop so bright lighting might have countered that. Anyways, I thought it was beautifully decorated. Definitely different compared to their North Park location, but still lovely. I took some photos with my canon camera to show the whimsicalness! Since there was no one there, we decided to do a flavor tour! I've mentioned several times what my favs are, you can read it in the reviews down below. This time I went with a small cup of the Carbon Fiber & the Full Grain Leather. Usually I would skip the full grain leather which is their brown butter + brookie (brownie cookie) gelato-- but this time it was very flavorful and delicious. The carbon fiber is their cold brew and Nutella gelato! This one had a strong cold brew with a light Nutella-- this time around there wasn't hard chunks of Nutella which was nice to eat. My brother chose the Mixmaster and Beanie. Mixmaster (butter, salt, vanilla) is one of their newer holiday flavors (that you can pair with their house made caramel apple cider!!) -- it is simple, but oh so good! Beanie is starting to be a classic flavor imo, it is their Nutella Bread Pudding + Vanilla Cream. This flavor is not over done or super heavy. I think if you're not picky-- you should def try the flavor tour because it's guaranteed you'll ask to try most of the flavors anyways! read more

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Visor is a creamy pistachio blended with bits of pistachio and it is absolutely to die for. So delicious. I live closer to the North Park location, but this one has the Visor flavor and my boyfriend and I are obsessed with it. You can do the taste tour and try all the flavors before deciding, which is super fun, but wow... this was hands down the best flavor we've had. We went on a Monday and the line wasn't bad at all, though the taste tour can definitely take some time. Definitely recommend stopping by. read more

This was my first time here. I love the tour they give you. The leather and coppola was really good and is what I got. The no signal is also really good. read more

Named the best gelato in America, two years running and I can see why. It's a whole experience! Yes, the wait can be long sometimes, but it's worth it. I live in Northern California and have been to the other two brick and mortar locations on past trips to San Diego, so I knew what to expect and brought some local family along to experience the flavor tour. The first thing to know is that the names of An's don't tell you it is gelato. They are named after the businesses that preceded the space and are decorated with that theme. There are usually 7-8 flavors to sample before making your selection. The team is very friendly and helpful with questions (or with a new spoonful if your gelato slips off and onto the floor). If you don't want to experience the flavor tour, avoid the line and go straight to the cooler inside to choose a pint, purchase, and go. We had a great time, as expected. Our wait time in line was about 45 minutes. I LOVE chocolate, so I had a small size with Cypress and No Signal. My cousin loves fruity flavors, so he had the palate cleanser (lemon & ginger) and Straw-hat (mango & passionfruit). The most popular flavor is Leather (brown butter and cookies). Every flavor is excellent. It's really hard to choose. We were told a new location is coming to Oceanside at the former Top Gun house, so I'll be headed there once it opens on a future San Diego trip. read more

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Absolutely love all An's gelatos locations. This one is my go-to because it's closer to me and it never has the crazy line that the Dry Cleaning one has. I love how friendly the staff is, chatting with you as you go through their signature flavor tour. Follow them on instagram to see their current flavors as they rotate quite frequently! My favorites are cotton (horchata-esque) and leather/full grain leather (brown butter). And pho (sounds crazy but it's literally the best ever)!!! Please bring that back Their flavors never miss; they have such unique ones and really take care into putting authentic ingredients and even partner with local businesses to source their ingredients. They also are really good at incorporating different textures and bits into their gelatos. I take all my friends here, even if they're skeptical of how good gelato could be, and they always come away telling me how much they loved it, and it sometimes becomes their new obsession to. Each of the locations has their own themes, and this one is decorated with hats and has a sorta older vintage feel to it. Take your treat up to the rooftop and enjoy watching the ocean view and sunset for the best experience. read more

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Love the gelato here, even though I've been many times I usually try the samples I mean why not it's great. Fruit flavors are the best in my opinion, but really can't go wrong here. Also I think they choose a great location since the sq ft is small they hopefully won't close anytime soon, good business decision! read more

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

An's consistently delivers and their flavors are one of a kind. We had some family in from New Jersey and wanted to take them out for a treat on their last night here. An's is highly rated and they had been wanting to try it after reading about it being the #1 ice cream shop in America. The Full Grain Leather and Carbon Fiber were quite good. This location is great! There's plenty of parking between the lot and streets. Also it's close to the beach so you can grab a cone and enjoy a nice evening stroll. As usual, we'll be back whenever we have a craving for something unique and tasty! read more

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

I have been wanting the pistachio gelato for months and finally made it to Del Mar to get. So worth the wait it is delicious. Ordered pints to go so one I didn't have to wait in line and two I know whatever I get someone in my universe will love. The service was great and the cashier was super friendly. The shop itself is super cute and smells delicious like waffle cones. An's definitely does not disappoint read more

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

Located just across the way from the beach, great spot to get some delicious ice cream. This is one of a few locations but this one is all about the hats. The decor and overall feel inside was nice. The man that assisted us was amazing. We opted for the full experience and tried all of them. You truly can't go wrong with any of the flavors. We opted for the SnapBack and visor. So good. Oh and def park in the parking structure since it gets crazy around there. read more

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I was prepared for a line but the wait wasn't too long on a Saturday afternoon at 2pm. We parked in the adjacent structure. First hour was free and we made it just under the hour. We were able to try all the flavors before making a decision. The Visor (roasted pistachio) and Leather (brown butter + chocolate chip cookie) were my favorites but I had to share with the hubby who always gets chocolate so CA SnapBack it was. Every flavor was delicious, so smooth and creamy. Really enjoyed the waffle cone as well, it wasn't too sweet. I was hoping to try a matcha but the flavor was not releasing until the week after. 2 flavors in a waffle cone, get it and thank me later. read more

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Ice cream is never the same after you try An's! Nothing can replicate the freshness, quality ingredients, and flavors they create. They are always switching up their flavors, but shout out to the seasonal gingerbread flavor (MY ABSOLUTE FAVVV), the pistachio flavor called Visor, and the dark chocolate called Cypress (I think). Service is ON POINT! They let you do a flight to sample every flavor they have and even give you a mint ice cream palate cleanser! How profesh! Located by the ocean in beautiful Del Mar, the vibes are immaculate. A small amount of seating inside and outside. Parking garage right next to the shop. SUMMARY: AN'S IS SO FRIGGIN GOOD. ice cream final boss. read more

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

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First time trying gelato & loved it! This location is located on the first floor of an outdoor shopping plaza, parking is located on the back side in a parking garage The staff was amazing and let us sample every single flavor, and all of them were sooo good I got my gelato in a waffle cone so that is one size, and got the fruity flavor, I believe it had mango and passion fruit. It hit the spot on a hot day. It was delicious and my friends loved it too read more

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An's Hatmakers gelato shop located in the Del Mar Plaza with plenty of parking in the lot but gratis for the first hour. A couple days ago, I did go to the Opening Day at Del Mar Racetrack and saw the Hat Contest which was a visual spectacle. In keeping with the hat theme this weekend, a visit to An's Hatmakers seemed like the next step. Taking the hatmaker theme from the business that formerly held the space, is what An's claim of fame is all about besides their creative yummy gelatos. Last night after dinner at Lana, I passed on dessert at the restaurant so I can visit An's and try new gelato flavors. There was a line and I waited patiently, luckily not too long. When I stepped inside the shop, I noticed wall shelves of hats, mostly fedoras and some hat boxes as the interior decor. There are some indoor seating as well as outdoor seating. The staff of servers behind the counter were all busy describing flavors and contents but what caught my attention was that all staffers except one did NOT wear gloves, which is a total turn off. The only staffer wearing gloves was Amory and she kept her area neat and clean, so I wanted her scooping my gelato! Amory was friendly helpful and patient. Was lucky to have gelato scooped out of brand new and fresh batch of gelato containers. Amory even got new scooping spoons to ease my mind. I got to sample all the gelato flavors before deciding on the Fedora a tiramisu with cognac flavor which I found was a tad too sweet. Additionally, I got the Basco Cap which includes roasted pistachios, lemon ricotta on a waffle cone. These two flavors were creative and delightful, even my pup Fendi enjoyed the gelato and their homemade waffle cones. The inside of the shop was too stuffy hot, as if there wasn't any air conditioning such a very uncomfortable ambiance. After I got my gelato, took pics, I had to walked outside for fresh air. I felt sorry for the staffers having to work under such uncomfortable heat. Most customers felt uncomfortable inside and also left after getting their gelato. If management can correct the issues I mentioned: reducing the excessive sweetness of the gelato flavors, the serving staffers should wear gloves and keeping the room temperature cooler perhaps this shop would score a higher rating. If this issues I mentioned doesn't bother you, a visit to An's gelato is a treat worth trying. Recommend read more

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For some reason, a friend and I decided to get gelato before a work out class. An's Hatmakers made the perfect preworkout. Just like all of the An's locations, An's Hatmakers was decorated so adorably. They really lean into the theme. We did the flight tester of all of the current flavors, and wow they all tasted amazing! The employee scooping gelato was also so sweet. Unfortunately, I forgot to snap a pic of the menu but I love the concept of a rotating menu! During this visit, they offered Visor (pistachio), Blackberry (a berry sorbet), Lingerie (strawberry and chocolate), Cottondoodle (snickerdoodle and rice pudding), White (Greek yogurt and berries), a chocolate flavor which I forgot the name of, and their mojito-reminiscent palate cleanser. After trying all of the available flavors, my favorites were Lingerie, Blackberry, and Visor. We ended up sharing a large size of Blackberry and Visor- an unlikely delicious flavor combo. The Visor's pistachio flavor is rich and a bit salty/savory which pairs well with the sweet-slightly-tart Blackberry sorbet. read more

An's Hatmakers - Half Blackberry, half Visor - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

I've heard this place really has the best gelato in the country and I was a little hesitant after not having been much of a fan of the flavors at An's dry cleaning branch but the flavors here were so different and very much my vibe. The dark chocolate (burlap) which was a proper dark midnight chocolate flavor was lovely. We also tasted that cotton doodle one with that cinnamon flavor in it and it was a delicious gelato. Didn't go ahead with the scoop though because we knew the cinnamon would get too strong for us personally. The other one we had was a tiramisu flavor which apparently had actual alcohol in it and was a mascarpone base gelato. read more

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I love An's! The staff is always extremely welcoming and knowledgeable about their ice cream and ingredients. I also really enjoy the flavor tasting experience they offer. It makes the shop feel unique and interactive. The line did take about 30 minutes, but it was totally worth the wait. read more

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

We had to stop here since we were near Del Mar. Delicious, just like their other locations. We enjoyed doing the flavor tour and got two small cups so that we could enjoy four flavors. Got their palate cleanser (lemon/lime), visor (pistachio), Coppola (cookies n cream), and cypress (dark chocolate). This location was a tiny bit bigger than An's dry cleaning in that there were 4 tables. The air conditioning was nice to duck into out of the heat! read more

Came here since I had to attend an event in the same plaza. Upon entering there wasn't a line and the employee working was very nice and gave us a sample of each flavor! we didn't even have to ask for samples, which made us feel very welcomed. My personal favorite was "White". Which Greek yogurt with berries. All the flavors were really good though, "Straw Hat" would have been my second choice. The decor was nice as well! One of the best Gelato I've had in a while and love that they keep them in the metal tubs. read more

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

This was my first time at An's Hatmakers and boy was I impressed! I am a Make A Wish wish granter and today at the end of my wish kid's day we stopped in unannounced to An's. Zack noticed my Make A Wish shirt and went above and beyond in making my wish kid's last event today a real winner. He encouraged him to try lots of flavors to get a sense of what he wanted. Our ice cream loving kid thought this was fantastic. While he was too stuffed to eat ice cream right at the moment he got some pints to go and Zack J. helped to make sure the transaction was smooth and easy and sent our kid out with a smile. This is the kind of treatment that makes a day feel special! Thanks Zack and An's! PS wish kid was a big fan of the pistachio! read more

An's Hatmakers - Zack slays the day for our pistashio ice cream loving kid ! - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

Don't get me wrong, their gelato is really good and I love the tasting experience where you can try flavors before committing. It makes it easy to know what you're actually getting. But the lines at this location are honestly insane, especially when you factor in the parking situation. That's the main reason I haven't been back as often. Also, I really wish the flavors rotated more often because I feel like I keep seeing the same ones and add some with mix-ins pleaseee Overall though, the service is always amazing. read more

Yum. I love An's Gelato Shop, so it was quite exciting to know we were heading there right after dinner. I ordered the Beanie with Carbon Fiber ( Cold Brew with Nutella ) Service was great, and the ambiance is inviting and festive for the holidays. Thank you. read more

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Expected nothing less of An's Hatmakers with their unique but inviting flavors! They're located on the ground floor of the Del Mar Plaza. After visiting here and having come to An's Dry Cleaning in NP, I can say they are both on par with the same tasting experience of flavors, quality of their gelatos, and excellent service. Yes, the lines get quite long if you want to try all their flavors, but it certainly helps with choosing your flavors that you end up liking! This week's round up was: 1. Coppola - cream, choco, nutella 2. Visor - pistachio 3. Cypress - midnight chocolate 4. Beret - white choco caramel, vanilla 5. 100% Paper (v) - passionfruit, orange, coconut 6. Tweed - tres leches w/ cake pieces 7. Strawberry Sorbet (v) I got my own small cup, and my friend did as well and got 4 different flavors. My selected flavors were the 100% Paper and Beret! My friend chose Tweed and Beret as well. Parking is free in the lot for the first hour, no need for validation. An's Hatmakers certainly fits the coastal part of Del Mar and will definitely be a busy attraction for most during any season. The gelato is fantastic and I can't wait for the next round up! read more

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not sure what all the fuss is about - it's ok - the marketing is good that's probably why ! I have tested better - don't think it's work getting in line for ! read more

WOW! I stopped by on valentines day and this place is truly what dreams are made of. The line was long but so worth the wait! I appreciate all the employees going into detail about all the flavors offered and treating us so great! It was my first time here and i'd deff come again. The gelato we decided on was the matcha strawberry and rasberry rose with vanilla cake. The flavors were all so yummy! read more

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

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What's the long line outside about in Del Mar at 10pm? Yes, a unique chain of gelato ice cream joints offering interesting flavors. Very friendly and patient service offering samples of each day flavors to help you make "tasty" decision. Tried variety of about 6 unique monthly flavors on their menu for the day..explained by girl at the counter. Much to my family surprise, I chose two totally opposite taste scoops- pistachio based which was yummy and other a dark chocolate flavor. Portion size i was small n adequate, not too sweet, unlike few other places like Leatherby's ifykyk Interesting decor inside, apparently hat shop converted gelato shop and other outlets have interesting odd names like "An's dry cleaning" ‍ Definitely a spot to cool off near the Del Mar beach! read more

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It's a very small shop with limited seating inside. Be aware they only have 7 flavors available. The nice thing is they let you taste all of them before choosing your favorites to buy. Wish they have a few more than 7 flavors to choose from. Gelato flavors are unique and not something you get elsewhere. They are delicious. It's in a little plaze across the street from the beach. If you go upstairs, you can pretty much eat the ice-cream while enjoying the beach view. Come during non-peak hours to avoid waiting in a long line. read more

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We came on a Saturday during early afternoon and waited around 30 mins which is expected. I always love the flavor tour to try each special flavor! We came specifically for their new matcha menu and I enjoyed both the kasa (strawberry matcha) and poke beru (banana matcha). The strawberry matcha was my favorite and had a tasty strawberry flavor with pieces of chewy matcha cake inside! I couldn't taste the banana flavor in the banana matcha but the matcha shined through. We also had the straw hat (mango and passion fruit) and the lemon palette cleanser which both were more of a tart sorbet. Staff are always friendly and patient. I'm always down for An's, they're a classic! read more

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An's is always a classic! This was my first time coming to this location so I've now been to all 3! I specifically came here to try their new matcha menu, and loved both the kasa (matcha strawberry) and poke-beru (matcha banana); though the banana flavor wasn't that prominent, the matcha really shined through for both. Also got straw hat (mango/passionfruit) and the palate cleanser (wanted pistachio but there was a miscommunication). They're both tart and refreshing, more of a sorbet. The flavor tour is always a highlight to try everything and staff is always patient and friendly! We waited around 30 minutes on a Saturday early afternoon which is expected. I always enjoy An's whenever I get the chance! read more

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Was happy to find this place after having lunch in the area. It was my first time here and I loved the tasting tour. Luckily, it wasn't busy. The employee was very helpful and recommended great flavor pairings. It is such a cute shop. read more

Love An's! There was no line when we arrived on a Thursday evening. The shop was decorated so cutely with hats and Christmas decor. The staff offered us samples of every flavor, and they were all incredibly creamy and delicious. I ordered a small scoop of Santa's Hat (midnight cocoa + peppermint), and it was so good. I'll definitely be back! read more

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The gelato at An's Hatmakers is perfection. The flavors are unique and change often so there's always something new to try. For your first visit, they have a flavor tour where you get to taste each gelato including starting with a palate cleanser! While I love this service, it does make the line move very slowly and on a Saturday night you can expect to wait an hour or longer. The Top Hat flavor which is triple chocolate with almonds and Nutella is decadent, rich, and creamy. The entire kitchen is gluten free including the cones and there are also vegan/dairy free choices. The staff is super friendly and you can tell are very enthusiastic about gelato and quality ingredients. read more

An's Hatmakers - Pistachio & Top Hat - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

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One of my favorites! The flavors rotate, but when I see the ones I love, I always make a point to stop by. There's usually a line, but it moves quickly. I also appreciate how they limit the number of people inside so it never feels overcrowded. The staff has always been friendly, which adds to the experience. This time, I got a small for $6.45 (which is more than enough), and they added both the flavors I wanted Visor Pistachio and Tiramisu, which even had real chunks of ladyfingers. I really hope they bring those flavors back, along with the Italy themed lineup. They also had a variety of lemon flavors, which I don't normally go for, but they turned out to be the perfect summer treat. Bonus: they have a rewards program too! read more

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

If you're coming here looking for hats, you might as well stay because An's Hatmakers' specialty gelato will cap off your meal like no other, fill you up to the brim, and end up being your top (hat) choice when it comes to gelato! This local favorite has a sibling shop sharing the same "An" moniker but based on a different legacy shop (Dry Cleaning). This one in particular is decorated like an old timey hat shop but is anything but. As you walk in, you'll quickly glance at the tiny little menu up top but no worries, as a newcomer, the staff will take you through a tasting tour and introduce you to all of their flavors, one by one (oh but not before a lemon sorbet as a palate cleanser). It's no wonder the shop is frequently seen with a snake like crowd slithering out the door! I very much appreciated the hospitality and the thorough flight of flavors - not only did it help me find the flavor I wanted to bathe my tastebuds in but the experience in itself was fun and a true crowd pleaser for small parties of the uninitiated. On this particular visit, we had a pleasant trip through their creations. We were told that different locations carry different flavors and may rotate so hopefully you'll get a taste of the ones we tried but I am looking forward to coming back for another taste! FASCINATOR: Strawberry - solid and pretty much what you'd expect. Refreshing, tart, and light! 100% PAPER: Orange, Coconut, Passion Fruit - a bit of a tropical taste much like a classic dole whip. This one is easily a favorite for those looking to take a vacation through your mouth! BERET: Vanilla, White Chocolate, Caramel - good balanced flavors and classic combination for those looking for something sweet. TWEED: Tres Leches, Vanilla sponge cake - another classic flavor sure to please those with a sweet tooth. COPPOLA: Cream, nutella, cookies - great texture with the mix ins and creamy, nutty flavor that hits home for me. I almost got this one! VISOR: Pistachios - I'm not usually a fan of pistachio anything but this one had me raving! Bits of pistachio with the richness of the gelato just paired so well. Hands down enough reason to make your way here. CYPRESS: Midnight chocolate, cream. honey - this is bliss in darkness. Described to us as a brownie in gelato form, chocolate lovers need to try this. Pair it with a scoop of the pistachio and you've got a holy grail of a cone! They come in various sizes and if you're looking to get stuffed, get the cone. The small cup and cone can be topped with two flavors and that was enough to sell me into getting a stacked cone! There are a few seats inside and a few tables outside; since you're in San Diego, enjoy the sun a bit! Overall, An's Hatmakers will set a new bar for gelato with their high quality creations named appropriately to stay within theme of the shop's original trade. Whether you're a local or visitor, this has got to be a stop for you if you're into cold, creamy desserts! read more

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Came on MLK around 6pm and it took just about an hour to make it from the outside to the inside counter. Not a lot of seating is available inside or outside. Definitely come prepared for a wait. The service was amazing! Hands down a great experience. I was walked thru an entire storyline of all the flavors they offer. That alone had me wanting to come back. I got the small visor and top hat. Both were equally delicious and tasted so fresh! Definitely will be coming back. read more

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I enjoyed that the staff took us on a "tour" of all the available flavors. I was debating between flavors while in line and the samples definitely helped to narrow down what I liked. I also like that you can pick two flavors even for a small scoop. read more

Visiting the place for the first time, waited in line over 40 minutes. They made me to try every single flavors. The place is overrated. Nothing special about the flavors. Ridiculous amount of wait never go back again. read more

The service here is great. They offer you to try all flavors on their menu and tell you in depth about them. The actual flavors however are very very heavy, not light and refreshing like most traditional gelato. I didn't like any of them enough to pay the $7 for the smallest size. Inside there were 2 small tables for 2 and 2 tables outside for 4, but the line gets long so you can wait a bit! read more

Had a great experience at An's dry cleaning so came to check out this sister location. Unfortunately the staff wasn't as friendly and seemed to be just going through the motions. The ice cream were good nonetheless and beanie was my favorite with bread pudding and nutella. read more

An's Hatmakers - Jan 2026 menu - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

I'm a big fan of An's but I had only ever been to their Dry Cleaning location. I was in the Del Mar area and had to make a stop to the Hatmaker location! I've fallen even more in love with An's - the barrier of a 30-45 min long line at the Dry Cleaning location doesn't exist here!! It was truly amazing to walk in the store and walk right up to the counter (went on a sunday afternoon around 12:30pm) The flavors, as always, were all bangers - I got the Minky (coconut + pineapple sorbet) and the Visor (pistachio). I usually don't go for pistachio, but the Visor was actually so good - they even include whole bits of roasted pistachio! Continuously impressed by the quality and creativity of An's - it's no surprise they're #1. Free parking up to an hour in the garage, or find street parking. read more

An's Hatmakers - Menu on 6/29/25 - Gelato Near Me - Del Mar, California

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