Thank you to Kayla and the owner of Gelato Sweetspot for having a fun and free experience on Valentine's day. Kayla was very nice, warm, and welcoming when we arrived. She made sure to tell us all about how to order, and the free FroYo on Valentine's day. We perused the secret candy room and found a few things to purchase from the plethora of items in there. It is a nice assortment of all kinds of candy, snacks, drinks from all over the world. Then we checked out the store, the merchandise, the fun props like the pink cow, and the giant circus animal cookie. Great for photos and a fun environment. Lastly we checked out the Gelato and Frozen Yogurt. Plenty of great flavors to choose from. I went with a mix of cheescake and another flavor and I added in some Gelato, the flavor had peanut butter and chocolate. I added in some of the many mix-ins and had a sweet treat. read more

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The vibes are very cute and it's a good idea. However, there is only a few gelato flavors, but it was mostly frozen yogurt. There was a cereal bar, which is pretty cool because I've never seen one in person before. And a circus animal cookie you can ride and take photos But the kid working said hi to us and then ignored us the whole time. It was our first time in there and we had no idea what we were doing. We very audibly said at least 6 times "oh don't know what that is, how do we do this, what is this" etc. he was on his phone the entire time None of the toppings had labels so we did not know what was what except for a few things which were very recognizable. The toppings that I did get (I think toffee maybe?) was stale and not crunchy at all. Mochi was good though! The flavor of the cake batter, frozen yogurt was a little weird, but not bad. When we were checking out, he asked us if we had been here before, which very obviously we had not lol. But whatever We check out and left and at least he told us to have a good day. However, we probably won't be going back... read more

Not bad, but I don't get it. It's not for me. I'm looking for a place where I can get in and out quickly, no chit-chat, just get some ice cream or froyo and go. I came because of a coupon and was interested to see what gelato is. Until now, I always figured it's upscale ice cream that the Von Snootington's out in Fairbanks Ranch had just to tell everyone how worldly and trendy they are. I don't need virtue-signaling yogurt but I thought I'd try it. It wasn't that good. Both myself and the person I was with noticed all three gelato flavors we tried pretty much tasted the same as the others. If I were to eat it blindfolded, I couldn't tell you which one was banana, hazelnut or pistachio. My real gripe is the self-serve method. You're supposed to put on a food-handler's glove ( which they provide ) to scoop the gelato yourself. That would be fine, except that these are stationary scoops, just one, solid piece. They need the articulated scoop for these, the ones with the thumb button that swivels an arm through the cup so that you can clear out the ice cream in it. Because these are all just one-piece scoops, the gelato sticks to it and won't come out. Be sure to wear two gloves because you'll be sticking the other hand in there to pull the gelato out. This was my least favorite part. Either have a trigger-scoop that you can clear it out, or if not then a bucket of water ( or running water ) to water off the static one-piece scoop before it goes back in. Also, this setup assumes your fellow customers are hygenic and can be trusted. Have you taken a good look at society lately? The people in line ahead of us were trying their best, but I was watching this one dude's arm hair bristling off every time he dove in with that scoop. Yuck. How does this pass health inspection? They have a small photo-op up front on a pink elephant which was neat, and in the opposite corner a gift shop which is great if you love a place so much you can't wait to wear a hat or shirt with their logo on it. The most interesting part was the shop-within-a-shop in the back which had mirrored walls and sells international candy. It's not really my thing, but I will give them credit for having a lot of international representation. It's mostly Korean candy but I saw Japanese, British, German, Middle east, Mexican and Canadian candies in there. I mean, it's neat, but I'm here for ice cream so... Definitely a 10/10 for effort but it's more than it needs to be. Photo ops, gift shop, candy store within a Froyo/gelato store? I can't complain too hard, this place will probably bring in tons of customers, I just don't understand how. read more

Pretty cool dessert spot with a mini shopping booth with various desserts and snacks from out of the country to try! Plenty of frozen yogurt and gelato flavors to try and toppings. The decor was also so adorable and pink/dessert themed read more

Gelato Sweetspot - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Poway, California

I've visited this place for a few times now. I liked the set up. It's spacious and clean. They have a gelato area, where you can sample different flavors first. There's a topping station and a candy station for topping if you want. There's a cereal and milk station if you prefer something else other than gelato. The best part is the back room where you can find unique treats and snacks. The only negative thing about this room is that some items were already expired. It's a good idea to do a periodic check on the expiration date. Overall, it's a good place to go for some treats. read more

Gelato Sweetspot - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Poway, California

This place is sweets heaven and maybe every parents worst nightmare because your kids will be begging to buy everything in the store haha :p It's a froyo place with a variety of toppings, several froyo flavors, and a whole wall of cereal toppings. It's 75 cents per oz. I loved the flavors and my favorites were coffee and hazelnut. BUT there's more!!! They have gelato ice cream, candy you can buy by the pound, and a secret candy and goodies store in the back that sells unique flavors and options (prices $3-6 per item)! The store is large and has over 20-25 bar stools and seats. The decor is absolutely adorable with pink all around. The young woman working there was very friendly and helpful. There's plenty of parking in the lot. A great place to get your froyo or sweet tooth fix, hang out with friends, or even host a party! Will definitely be returning! read more

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The place is very pink and spacious inside and I loved all the cute decorations. When you walk in the frozen yogurt machines are on the back left wall, toppings and gelato on a little cart island on the left, candy on the back right wall, and the checkout is in a circle in the middle and the cashier was very helpful. My friend and I were able to try out the different frozen yogurt flavors before buying and we were told that any of the candies could also work as toppings which was great to know! read more

Gelato Sweetspot - Exterior - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Poway, California

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Before departing Poway recently, I stopped by this family-run business for a cold sweet treat. Although the name was misleading because no gelato was served, the space was HUGE for a dessert shop. It was decorated with bright pink colors and could pass for a frozen yogurt version of Candyland. I do worry that the suite was located in a small strip mall that didn't seem to be busy in the evening hours. The positive was that parking spaces were ample. There were six stations in the back left corner that each dispensed two flavors of frozen yogurt. That seemed to be the standard quantity, however they had the space to offer much more. The price was $0.75 per ounce which was around the typical going rate nowadays with the local shops. What was more impressive to me were the displays and varieties of toppings. There was a standalone bar with the wet toppings near the fro-yo dispensers. Along two of the walls were the candy bins and the cereal cylinders. I obtained a couple of tasters and sampled two of the flavors that were rotated weekly. I decided on the Raspberry Pomegranate and the Mountain Blackberry because they were unique fruity varieties. I swirled them together in a cup without any toppings added. As a first time customer, the cashier gave a 50% discount which was very generous. One corner of the room had three small round tables with chairs and sofas. They could probably add some benches along the perimeter to increase the seating capacity. In a back corner was a secret room that displayed a large quantity of Asian-based candies and snacks. I don't know how many of those products were actually being purchased, but they certainly piqued my curiosity. The opposite front corner had a pink elephant that was social media friendly as people hopped on to pose for photos. Overall, I appreciated how much effort and resources the owners placed into making Gelato Sweetspot a customer-friendly environment. read more

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Such a cute frozen yogurt shop, they had various toppings, candies, and cereal. The hidden room in the back was awesome, I have never seen or heard of most of the brands back there. There was also a refrigerator with international beverages, pretty cool. Even though the business is called Gelato Sweetspot, they only serve frozen yogurt. I got a large half coffee and half coconut bowl and mixed in various toppings. It was delicious and filling and that was my dinner for the evening. It's worth a try, I will definitely come back here. read more

Gelato Sweetspot - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Poway, California

I came back after attending the Yelp Elite Experience here, and I was very happy with the service and the yogurt soft serve. My "complaint" is using the word "gelato" in the business name. Full disclosure: My wife is Italian, and we take our gelato very seriously. That aside, this is a fun place to enjoy some YSS. With a dozen favors on tap and oodles of toppings, I can't wait to bring my twin nieces and grandchild when they visit. Parking in the shared Library Center lot is easy. read more

Gelato Sweetspot - Interior -- Service Counter & Frozen Yogurt Dispensers - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Poway, California

This place is not only stacked with flavors but an amazing selection of candies cereal bar is ridiculous and you have to go into the exotic chips, candies, and drinks room! Definitely not just your ordinary yogurt shop full experience from the time you walk in the door. People are amazing and friendly.!! read more

Gelato Sweetspot - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Poway, California

Such an amazing experience!! Perfect and unique crossover of a froyo and gelato place with engaging decor and exciting snacks! Service was absolutely amazing aswell, very helpful and knowledgeable workers. Perfect for kids!! read more

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Well what a nice way to add some much needed color to Poway Gelati Sweetspot! We were coming home and stopped in for a sweet treat. To my surprise the place was stunning! I grabbed a taster and sampled Georgia Peach and a raspberry pomegranate mix. I opted for the Georgia Peach as it was delicious. I didn't add anything extra from the bar as I liked it just the way it tasted alone. They do offer a military discount, just ask. Five this new place a try and check out the pictures because it's just so cool inside! read more

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Recommended to me by a friend. Came here w/ my daughter. Was a magical place. Very middle school kid friendly. Lots of seating and froyo of course. But the surprise hit was the hidden snack area. Mysterious snacks from around the world. Some of them like coke w different cans was cool. Others were just unique. Defiantly coming here again. read more

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Large, clean, and well-spaced self-serve shop with a full wall of yogurt dispensing machines, two topping carts, and a separate candy room. Seating is ample: window bar with high stools, low tables with plastic chairs, and two padded bench areas. The pink-and-white décor (cow mascot, cloud lights) gives it a bright, family-friendly look. There were 12 flavors on my visit, clearly labeled--LF/NF options and several gluten-free. Pricing is by weight; even the "small" yields a generous portion. I had Stok Cold Brew Coffee Gelato (best of the bunch--true coffee flavor, not overly sweet), Country Vanilla (clean, balanced), and Pumpkin (seasonal, gently spiced, very tasty). Toppings were fresh and varied; I added chocolate pieces, peanut-butter chips, graham bits, Oreo crumble, and a few mini marshmallows. Staff were friendly and answered questions readily. read more

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First impression...pink neon! This place is so spacious with 12 gelato flavors on rotation at 0.75 cents an ounce and lots of topping options. Two bowl sizes. Another area of candy like Sweet Factory for the same price then another area of cereal choices! Don't forget the international snack room. They also have merch. When I walked in, I was greeted and they were giving out cute key chains and stickers. She handed me a few sample cups to taste. I tasted most and settled with strawberry and coconut with toppings of mochi, fruit jelly and gram cracker. I prefer gelato in ice cream form not yogurt form. Sadly I will not return but I can see this as a hang out place for teenagers or after school sports meet up. read more

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It's a MUST VISIT! Think Yogurtland but 3 times BIGGER! So welcoming and love instant happy vibes! Gelato Sweet Spot is showing the POWAY & it's San Diego friends soo much LOVE! FREE FROZEN YOGURT & TOPPINGS TILL 9/5. This spot isn't giving you those tiny cups, they are giving you those regular medium cups where you can do some damage and live out your frozen yogurt fantasy. I did! I put all 40 toppings on my froyo and I was one happy girl! This dessert shop is insane! One side is build your own frozen yogurt station and the 40 different toppings & syrups at the bar is everyone's dream! (Think Yogurtland on steroids! ) The other side is a candy bar and the other wall is a cereal bar. Shhh!!! There is a secret CANDY & SNACK VAULT! Every cool unique drink, chips, gummies, candy, cookies, ramen and soo much more is in this vault! On IG, they will reveal the secret code to access this Gelafo Sweet Spot Vault. read more

Sweetest spot in town! Staff is lovely and were giving out free stickers and keychains. Want some relief from the blazing heat? Stop by Gelato Sweetspot to have a little cup of FroYo! I'll admit, when I saw the name "Gelato", I was confused that it was basically the cutest frozen yogurt spot I've eve been to. Complete with a little phot op corner with a frosted horse cookie and nostalgic ice cream chairs outside. Made me smile before I even walked inside. But alas, no gelato, which was a bummer. All good! My favorite was the Georgia Peach which I topped with Mochi. It was cool and refreshing and had just the right amount of tang and sweetness. My hubby enjoyed their chocolate topped with shredded coconut. Yum. They offer a candy bar and cereal bar as well so if you want something a bit different, grab yourself your milk of choice and enjoy a bowl to satisfy your sweet tooth. We can't wait come back to support this adorable business. read more

Gelato Sweetspot - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Poway, California

Both things that we love, gelato and frozen yogurt. Two things in one place. Tons of topping to choose from. Cute place to enjoy your sweet and photogenic as well. Today is Valentine's Day so they gave back live for their client by giving free frozen yogurt and gelato. What a nice surprised to get from them. So generous ! Thank you so much. read more

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Place is located same complex as Floaties, PP Cut n shave, and near Taco Bell. Parking shared with all the other business. Place is vibrant with lots of pink color and places to take pictures for social media. There is a small "secret" door that leads to a candy like store with lots of goods from out of the country. Chips, candy, soda, etc. from overseas. They have plenty of flavors to choose from with lots of topping choices. Customer service was great and the cashier was very helpful. Would recommend coming to this place if you need a froyo fix. read more

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Gelato Sweet Spot has a really nice vibe. We went in the week they gave out free yogurt. We arrived around 8:45 and it was very crowded, which says a lot about how popular the place is, but it also meant things felt a little rushed with fast turnover. I enjoyed the yogurt however, the frozen yogurt wasn't very frozen, likely because of how busy they were and the quick pace of service. On the plus side, I did enjoy adding some toppings, which made it more fun. Overall, it's a great spot to check out if you want frozen yogurt in a lively atmosphere, but don't be surprised if the crowd impacts the consistency of some of the treats. read more

Gelato Sweetspot - Frozen yogurt with toppings - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Poway, California

Sometimes you walk in to a place for the first time and you're like "Damn, this is my new favorite place". Welcome to Gelato Sweetspot! They really thought of it all! All the work and small details that went in to opening this place is obvious and deserves a round of applause. When you first walk up to the shop, you are greeted by 2 ice cream chairs on the right and a melting ice cream bench on the left... I see you Sweetpot. Nice touch! When you walk inside, you were greeted by a rotunda in the middle of the shop. All the workers are smiling and says hello when you walk in. Now here's the tricky part. What do you do next? Go straight ahead to the candy bar and fill a bag of all your favorite candy? Do you turn to the right to the cereal bar? Or do you turn to the left where the FroYo is? Wait what is that in the back right corner? A "secret" room filled with unique/imported candy, chips, and drinks? Mind blown! Naturally, I ended up doing all 3 I really appreciated all the flavors of FroYo. Had a great selection and the toppings were also on point. The candy bar was also awesome. They literally had my 3 favorite candies: Coca Cola gummies, peach gummies, and cherry gummies! Not to mention those rainbow sour belts! The cereal bar was legit. They have every cereal you'd want. Grab a bowl on the left, fill up the bowl, grab whatever type of milk you want from the refrigerator on the right. I also peaked inside the secret snack room. They had so much stuff in there, it's definitely a kids heaven. Something I thought was unique is the have a refrigerator with a bunch of canned water and flavored sparkling waters that have their business on. I tried the sparkling lime. YUM! Oh... on your way out, don't forget to take a picture for Yelp on the pink circus animal cookie!!! Let me talk real quick about their business model. For their opening week, their FroYo was free. YEAH! FROYO FREE ALL WEEK! It was a zoo when we went in there the first time. So many people wanting FroYo. I personally didn't know it was free when I took my family, but it was a nice treat to find out it was free when we tried to pay. They also had free stickers and key chains they gave our kids and I thought that was a nice gesture. I wanted to acknowledge the workers were working really hard trying to keep everything clean with the amount of people getting desserts. I really appreciated that and wanted to acknowledge that. You definitely have a customer for life. Thanks for doing FroYo right! read more

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Parking, and exiting the parking lot is difficult at peak times. Very cute esthetic. There is a candy room and a good selection of older candies from the 2000s and much before. Cereal is also sold here, the trend is to put the cereal on top of the Gelato. Parents, please supervise your children and stop letting them run frim machine to machine. read more

Paid by card. Gelato Sweetspot is located in a plaza and offers a lot of plaza parking. I've been here several times on weekday nights and there aren't many people here so there are no long waits. It is cutely decorated and very clean. There is a self-serve yogurt area with TONS of toppings, a "secret' candy room, drinks, and a gelato freezer. (I think the gelato freezer was recently added since I didn't see it during previous trips.) The staff is always nice. Personally, I think the cereal topping station could be taken out or reduced and a coffee bar with dispensers could be there. The space is so huge. I would recommend this place and would go back. read more

This is definitely a fun place to visit! I came here for a Yelp event but I was back in the area and I remembered the Sugar Babies Sour Apple flavored candies. I had brought to camp with me and left it on the table and anyone that had tried it loved them. So I returned to buy the last box they had on the shelf. So this is in the Secret Room, full of different and fun snacks and candies! Don't forget to visit this room. But you will be amazed how inviting this store is when you walk in! It's like being a kid again for me. The view of all the toppings available, even cereal! Then you have the fresh/wet toppings off to the side. Then of course the selection of yogurts! They keep some of the basic flavors but have new flavors come in too! Don't forget to take pics at the photo props! Teagan has great customer service! read more

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Went here for the first with my husband on Halloween night. Seeing that it was Halloween the place was very quiet so we had all the time and space to check out every little nook and cranny. There are some fun photo op spots and an entire corner with fun and different candies. Also loved the long cereal bad on the wall. The gelato reminded me of other frozen yogurt places but they did have some more exotic and unusual flavors. I'll definitely visit again. read more

I love this little spot it's fun and a great place for hanging out with friends. You choose your yoghurt or gelato, as your favorite toppings and they'll weigh it. That's how much your cup will cost. Must come back again. read more

This is such a cute addition to poway! I love their decor and how appealing it is. Great for kids to have a little froyo party here. Not only is this a frozen yogurt spot but they also have a cereal bar. They sell candy and Asian candy and snacks too. They have a room dedicated just for Asian treats. So cool. They had a soft opening and gave the community free froyo with toppings, gave away sparkling water for a week! So generous, I mean who does that anymore? Come support this new business.! read more

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Super cool froyo/gelato spot that opened up! The price is 75 cents an ounce. Everything is pink and it feels like entering candy land! The soft serve is nothing special to me but we liked the interior. They also have a snack room that we felt had some fun options but a little pricey. The topping bar had repetitive options and some of them were not well stocked. For example cheesecake was pretty empty and the remaining pieces were all smushed into a paste. The spoons looked like they needed a good wiping down too. Not a bad spot but wouldn't be my first pick! read more

Gelato Sweetspot - Topping Bar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Poway, California

An explosion of bright and neon pink infused with sweet treats. It's sort of like if Willy Wonka set up shop in Vegas. It's probably not bad for business that it's directly across the shopping center from a kid's swim school either. More gelato is never a bad thing and this is welcomed addition read more

We saw the signs during the grand opening and decided to stop in. The place was a mad house because who doesn't like free gelato? Even though it was busy the shop was clean and well stocked. They have a wide variety of toppings to choose from. We've been back since then with my daughter's softball team and noticed some of the flavors had changed. I like that they have different options. Would be really cool if we see some seasonal holiday flavors come out ! Overall, great shop and location. Looking forward to stopping in more with the family. read more

Gelato Sweetspot - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Poway, California

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This place is awesome!! It's Valentine's Day and we get freeeeee frozen yogurt and toppings!!! The service and ambience are five stars!!! Definitely recommend!!!!! read more

Gelato Sweetspot - Inside - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Poway, California

Everything was covered when they decided to create this store. Gelato and toppings are amazing. Service was excellent and very friendly. The ambiance is fun - like going into a theme park store. It's serve yourself, so you can mix and taste! very clean, and the staff is on top of cleaning (for those of us who are still covid germ freaks). It's a must go place! I live in RB, but the gelato is so awesome, it's worth the 15 min commute. Plus they opened a new Trader Joe's just a couple of blocks away! Win win! read more

Gelato Sweetspot - Excellent Service! Way beyond Excellent... AWESOME! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Poway, California

My family & I love this place! It's a family owned business and it was very kind of them to give free yogurt for a WEEK! They put a lot of time & effort into making this a fun, welcoming, clean place to be at. The yogurt is delicious & there's so many toppings to choose from I like that I can add cereal from the huge milk bar or a variety of candy toppings from the bins! and also all the cool exotic candies in the secret room! I got to try all of the waters they offer and they are so refreshing! My kids had a blast getting their faces painted & cool balloons on opening day. Photos on the big animal cracker were so cute & fun! This place is great! Definitely worth checking out! read more

Gelato Sweetspot - Enjoying their cereal - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Poway, California

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My husband and I went out last night for our first visit expecting to have gelato, No gelato! We asked when they are expecting a refill, not until Saturday! The condiments had no labels, so you're not sure what your putting in your cup. There are no other size cups but large, only had some yogurts available. This is not a good place to get GELATO! The yogurts weren't that good, lacked flavor. Not ever going back! read more

This is a great place for fun and good vibes. service is absolutely amazing and the workers are so nice. highly recommend and bring your kids. Come on Wednesday for amazing service by Gwen. And great variety of candy and gelato. read more

Gelato Sweetspot - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Poway, California

You sure can notice the spot from the street, a major pink site. They have a few cute picture perfect spots in the building and out at the doors! One thing to note - not gelato but frozen yogurt spot, the company's name is "Gelato Sweetspot". The frozen yogurt flavors rage from Vanilla to even apple pie! They have a secret room towards the back with sweets, chips, & even weird sodas like a bacon soda! You wont find more topping options elsewhere, although sort of oddly spread out in the store - sauces, cookies, candy and even a wall of cereal to add some crunch to your bowl! read more

Great toppings and nice setting. The prices are high but the offering is better than most in the same space at comparable price. I will be back read more

Very disappointed. We thought wonderful a Gelato Place has gone in. Sadly we arrived and we had an unhelpful staff member and it was Frozen Yogurt. Which there are already many stores in the area selling. We could not even find the gelato at first. Then we had no idea if it was self serve or not. The consistency was not on point. My kids ate a few bites and were done. I should add I did get frozen yogurt to try and the toppings were stale and frozen yogurt was just not flavorful. We will not be back. read more

Signage states they're open until 10pm but when we arrived at 5:17pm we found LOTS of people outside trying to open the door only to find it locked. There was an employee inside sweeping and people were trying to get her attention and she made sure to avoid eye contact and pretend she didn't hear the knocking and people asking "are you open?" Very disappointing, could've at least made a sign explaining why they were closed early to avoid the confusion. Poor management read more

Gelato Sweetspot - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Poway, California

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