I'd like to gate keep this spot but it just wouldn't be right. I've been coming here for over 15 years, and it's still my favorite place to grab gelato. Every flavor is incredibly smooth, rich, and full of flavor, whether you stick with a classic or try something seasonal. Banana and strawberry is my all time favorite but their vanilla is also something to talk about. The shop is petite but has a warm cafe feel and the staff is always friendly. Prices are fair and have stayed fair for the top quality in my opinion. It's a spot I never get tired of visiting and I'll keep coming back to for years to come read more

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very limited flavors. i liked the texture. flavor was a bit aritificial though. i prefer the strawberry and espresso. read more

Two scoops of gelato in small cup $6.50 I got to try a few gelato flavors and I didn't really like any of them. I thought the espresso and strawberry ice cream was good first taste so I got them. When I sat down the chairs were all over the place inside and tables had stuff on top of them from people except one table. Gelato was mid, I could've gotten Ben and Jerry's for the same price and better taste. I think for the strawberry I liked it because of the strawberry pieces, but the gelato was lacking flavor. And gelato is made up of milk less cream but it's didn't have that milk taste... I got espresso to wake me up but I feel like they should add more of the flavor into the gelato. Really wanted to like this place because I live so close by walking distance but I don't think I'd come back here anymore. Overall gelato was bland and could use a better recipe. The strawberry pieces were good. The quantity was good for the price, but any shop or restaurant people are looking for quality not quantity. read more

Gelato Vero Caffe - Strawberry and espresso gelato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Gelato Vera is located in Mission Hills conveniently on the corner of Washington and India St just off the 5 freeway. They make their gelato fresh in-house and change flavors regularly. The service is very friendly and fast! Prices are quite fair for espresso drinks, pastries and delicious gelato. Reminds me of Italy! It's a small cafe but there are bistro tables in the back that are comfortable. Paid street parking but if you park up the street in the residential area it's a very short walk. read more

Gelato Vero Caffe - Fresh gelato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Gelato Vero Caffe located in the Mission Hills area for San Diego is a MUST GO TO!. Located on the corner of Washington and India St across from Lucha Libre taco shop. Customer service and gelato were AMAZING! They serve coffee, pastries, cookies, breakfast sandwiches and AMAZING gelato! Minimal seating inside as well as some curbside seating. If you happen to be in the area grub chasing at the many eateries located on India St alone...do yourself a favor and save room for dessert and stop by Gelato Vero Caffe! YOUR WELCOME in advance! read more

I've been coming here for over 40 years. Great flavors and quality gelato. Worth a visit.

Passed by this location months ago and wanted to give it a try but my stomach was already happily way too stuffed for additional Gelato dessert. This time, I made sure to save some room after having a delicious burrito across the street. The interior was inviting, a cute little spot to grab a coffee or gelato. Had the cone with a scoop of espresso and a scoop of pistachio. The gelato was creamy and delicious with the perfect amount of sweetness. So perfect even for a cold winter day in December. The service was quick but also attentive. read more

Gelato Vero Caffe - Scoop of espresso and a scoop of pistachio gelato in a cone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

I want to thank Hannah F for her review complaining that the chai was "too spicy!" I knew immediately this was the place for me!! Finally, a REAL chai in San Diego!! House brewed blend is everything you want in a spicy masala chai: ginger forward, spicy, sweet, and a perfect kick in the taste buds!! So good I had to order a 2nd cup to go!! After days of hunting for a decent chai, this was the cherry on top of our SD trip. A cute, cozy corner cafe with local art, chill staff, and indoor/outdoor seating. A must stop for chai lovers everywhere! read more

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Definitely some of the best gelato in San Diego! A must stop! This place always has a line with a quick wait because it's so good. The mocha rum crunch is my favorite, with a nice sweet crunch of toffee. Cute interior but limited seating. I'll be back next time I'm visiting! read more

Amazing!!! We come to San Diego sometimes just for Gelato Vero Caffe. The absolute best gelato. Love that it is family owned and has a vibe the moment you walk up to it. We love the staff and look forward to seeing them every visit and love that they remember us! A lot of love all the way around. Thank you! read more

Super lovely spot and it's open till late?? Score! I can't believe I haven't been here before, but I've drove past it several times with my dad. I came today and it was a great meet up spot for a big group. We hung out upstairs at the top level. It's super spacious and there's many tables available. I love the number of windows here too, a very nice breeze and lighting. The bathroom was located here as well-- the bathroom has quite the character...and view. Downstairs is where you order, they have small seating inside near the gelato area. And then they have more seating outside in the front of the shop. It's super cute. The prices for the drinks are really nice, great pricing esp for 2025! They even have gelato and sorbetto which looked amazing (but not for breakfast). I got their $5.75 Iced Caramel Macchiato, I believe I got their 12oz! I like getting 12oz for lattes and such because I think it's the perfect amount of espresso to milk ratio (plus sweetener) This one was pretty tasty and stayed cold throughout. The straw was interesting though because it reminded me of in n out or McDonald's. In the evening, I sampled about 3- I felt greedy so I didn't ask again. Although the woman gave me generous sample sizes. I tried their vegan raspberry sorbet, but it was too sweet and thick. It reminded me of açaí. The Tahitian vanilla looked promising but it was a thick consistency with some icy bits and you needed to chew it a bit-- if you know what I mean. The flavor was ok. I ordered a Small Cup, Two Flavors, $5.55 (Coconut sorbetto-- this is vegan & chocolate hazelnut gelato-- not vegan). The consistency of these two were smooth. The coconut was full bodied and rich in flavor. The chocolate hazelnut had a great hazelnut taste with a milk chocolatey taste. They barely melted in my cup which is great. (In the morning) The woman who took my order was so friendly and sweet, I love her vibe. The guy was pretty nice as well. Overall, the workers had great attitude. I'd recommend this spot! Price and quality is great. You won't regret stopping by. read more

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Their latte (with Soy milk) was awesome. And the little cozy cute ambiance makes everything special. Hope these local shop grows more & more. read more

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Hands down best gelato in SD. Period. It's a cute little corner spot with a small interior but feels very authentic and quaint. Very OG SD vibes. Better flavors and quality than the more hyped up fad gelato shops. The employees behind the counter are nice and friendly. I've tried their pistachio, vanilla, strawberry, spumoni, mocha rum crunch, and chocolate hazelnut. All flavors were perfect and the Right amount of sweetness!!! The texture of their gelato is also different from others, stretchier. Creamy & very fun to eat! Sometimes will order an affogato (espresso + gelato flavor of your choice) and that always hits too. Quality coffee + quality gelato = heaven. Cmon now what more can you ask for We can't help but get pints every time we come here! read more

Gelato Vero Caffe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Fast and friendly service! Somewhat easy parking and a cute upstairs area!!!! I got the chocolate hazelnut and pistachio gelatos. My friend got raspberry and coconut sorbets. I love that you can do half of each flavor! The line at An's in North Park was too long so we came here instead and glad we did! read more

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Great little gelato spot with numerous flavors. Everything was very clean and the employees were very kind and helpful. We tried the mocha crunch along with their spumoni. The mocha crunch was my favorite although they say their spumoni is quite popular as well as their pistachio. Nice little treat to end the year. read more

Gelato Vera Caffe is my neighborhood coffee spot. The staff is always pleasant & the coffee is delicious. I've tried many of their bakery items & none have disappointed! The carrot cake, baklava, and bagels are all delicious :) I like to bring friends when they visit to grab an after dinner gelato on the way home - they have a wide assortment of flavors & the gelato is always incredible - takes me right back to Italy! There is a small indoor seating section & additional seating upstairs. It's a quiet yet busy cafe & perfect for getting work done or studying or chatting with a friend. There is also outdoor patio seating, as well. This whole street is quite cute with restaurants. read more

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To Whom it May Concern, I have been a paying customer of Gelato Vera since the late 1980's, and I've made it part of my daily routine to stop in for coffee. This morning ,however, I was extremely disappointed by what I saw upon entering the shop. There was a sign posted in clear view of customers at the counter that stated along the lines of " ICE is not welcome in our community" , along with a sticker on the register displaying an explicit anti-ICE message. Regardless of one's personal or political views, displaying messages like this especially with profanity inside a business open to the public is inappropriate and unprofessional. Gelato Vera serves a diverse community, and these kind of displays do not speak for all customers or reflect the spirit of the Mission Hills neighborhood. As a long-time patron , I found this off-putting and unnecessary, and it made me seriously reconsider continuing my long standing support of the business. I hope the management gives serious thought to keeping the establishment welcoming and respectful to everyone. read more

Best gelato EV-er!! Creamy and flavorful but not too sweet. Drinks are made with care, and pastries are always fresh. So glad the owners have kept this gem going for so long, it's fun to share with the next generation. The location and set up appeals to a broad audience, artsy vibe without being pretentious. read more

While my husband wanted to try the chai, I'm a die hard coffee head. Got an iced Miele which was a perfect combo of coffee and sweet with just the perfect amount of cream. Loved that it was sweetened with honey. Staff was great and there's both indoor and outdoor seating. Will definitely be back when I'm in SD again. read more

This used to be my favorite gelato shop, and I used to tell everyone it was the best in town. The last time I visited, I found that they had changed the recipe to their spumoni gelato. Instead of chocolate chips, there were very thin shavings of chocolate. I only found one cherry while there used to be many. And I didn't notice any nuts in it. It was more like eating vanilla gelato than what I was used to. I'm assuming the recipe was changed to save money, but I'm not sure. In any case I can't justify ever going back because it wasn't an enjoyable experience. read more

This little spot tucked away on India St has been a long time favorite. You can't go wrong with the spumoni. Although it is not traditional it is amazing. Chocolate shavings, Amarena cherries and pistachios are perfectly balanced. 10/10 read more

My favorite Gelato. I had taken our son herr once and he remembered it so well that he said straight out:" Dad, can we go to Gelato Vero this weekend?" My sbsolute favorites sre the sorbettos. Its hard to get good sorbetto in the US. I am from Germany and there Italy is close and every village has an Italian ice cafe run by actual Italians! Every time I go to a place here that says "Gelato" and all they have is frozen Yoghurt, I wonder, what went wrong with authenticity here. Gelato vero never disappoints. Its not a fancy place but I trade it against 5 frozen Yoghurt ""gelaterias" anytime. read more

Gelato Vero Caffe is a cafe in the Mission Hills area that specializes in a variety of beverages (mainly coffee), and desserts (gelato being their calling card obviously). As I stated in a my previous review a million years ago, Gelato Vero Caffe is by far my favorite gelato shop and cafe in all of San Diego. Ambiance: Gelato Vero has two stories, the bottom being the cafe, and the top floor having additional seating. There is also outdoor seating here as well so no matter what your vibe is, Gelato Vero probably has you covered. The outdoor seating is great to sit and chill when we have our typical SD weather. Mission Hills tends to catch great sunsets so that's a plus as well. The upstairs area lends to a similar vibe, but also is pretty quiet so it is great for studying or having a more intimate hangout with friends. Food/drink: the gelato here is top tier. My normal go to flavors are the tiramisu (though I think they sadly have not had it in a while), spumoni, and stracciatella. Their sorbets are also very good for the sweet/tangy lovers and refreshing for hot days. The gelato/sorbets definitely remind me of those in Italy. The coffee is also solid here as well, and I love the Italian sodas. Service: the workers here are always very nice and good with suggestions. The caffe is also kept clean and maintained and that's a sign of good service. In summary: I've been coming here for probably over a decade now and that love and loyalty still stands to the point of delusional madness, but it is warranted. Gelato Vero remains one of my absolute go-to spots and guaranteed recommendation for visiting friends or anyone asking for recs on new places or cafes. read more

Gelato Vero Caffe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

This is the absolute best gelato outside of Italy. All the flavors are great but I always get their Spumoni. I had this spumoni when I was a little girl and this place is the first place I have ever found it again. I thought maybe I had made up my childhood memory of an all white spumoni. The cherry almond flavor is so delicious. I wish they had a shop in north San Diego county. But whenever I am in the vicinity I stop in here. read more

Mmmm, this was just what I needed, coffee, food and friendly service. two brothers own this coffee and gelato place in mid-town San Diego. The coffee is sourced from a local company which makes it that much better for me. i ordered the lemon ginger scone, yummy! the location is easy to get to, the ambiance is simple with 5 small tables to enjoy your treats, with large windows so you don't feel trapped in. read more

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Love getting affogato here . You won't regret it The have a variety of goodies and gelatos here Sit down area and pretty fast service read more

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Love love love the vibes of this place. Cute local spot. I like that they have a second floor to sit outdoors. The service was very friendly. Love that you can choose to flavors for the small - I got the pistachio and spumoni. The spumoni was the better of the two flavors. I was disappointed however that they did not have stracciatella that night because it is such an iconic gelato flavor. read more

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Perfectly placed in the corner lies some of the best gelato in town. They have all the staples by the scoop or pints. I'm a sucker for espresso/coffee flavor. This is one of the best I've ever found. Coffee lovers dream. There's plenty of seating between inside, outside, and upstairs patio. Love how quaint inside is, little cutie shop. Every time I've been there everyone's super nice! Love being close even though it's dangerous! read more

Gelato Vero Caffe - Espresso gelato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Gelato blends are incredibly made. Tried the strawberry, spumoni, pumpkin spice and dark chocolate. Every flavor was spectacular. Super rich, creamy texture. Real fruits added in. Price to scoops is fairly cheap. We got affogatos given with two huge scoops of gelato each. Expresso is very bitter but wasn't bad. Service was extremely kind and welcoming. Super small corner store we stumbled upon at random but who knew they were San Diego's voted best gelato shop read more

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The spumoni, caramel brownie, and dark chocolate flavors are amazingggg! Definitely coming back for more read more

Hubby and I visited for our first time today and what a little gem we've found. Staff were friendly and helpful. I had a warmed up gluten and dairy free chocolate lava cake with vegan gelato on top..yum! I also had a peppermint tea. Hubby had a waffle cone with two scones of gelato. Everything was delicious and this place is utterly charming! We will drive from North County on repeat as it truly reminded us of the cafes in Europe. read more

Gelato Vero Caffe - Chocolate lava cake with raspberry gelato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped by for a treat one afternoon before visiting the topiary garden nearby. Cozy little cafe gelateria, a hop and skip from the airport and Little Italy. Small seating area inside to back after and counter and the gelato, which had 2 tables occupied - as well as about some more tables on the front patio. I was feeling chocolatey and they had a choco hazelnut and a plain chocolate gelato that I was able to sample. The young lady standing behind the counter was friendly and helpful. I ordered a regular chocolate and pistachio in a small cup (they can do two different flavours) and took it to go. I think sitting inside or outside to enjoy the ice cream would have been fun too but it was a lovely day out. Parking is not super awesome but not bad either. There is a small lot down the way and had spots when I walked by. Also available are metered street parking. I enjoyed my gelato. A friend recently told me that their stracciatella was delicious so will definitely be back to try that next time. read more

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Gelato Vera is our favorite spot for ice cream. Love the option to grab a pint to go. Their pistachio is the best I've ever had!

Their raspberry and blackberry gelato was fantastic! Not too overly tart and well balanced if you're feeling fruity! My sisters got the mocha rum crunch and esspresso and they favored the espresso more. All depends on preference. Sampled the passion fruit and it was way too tart for my taste buds. Hard to find parking but still would come back here! read more

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We came here after dinner at the sushi restaurant across the street. The staff was friendly and the ice cream was decent. If you're looking for a cute ice cream parlor, this isn't it. It's probably the least appealing and most depressing ice cream shop I've been to, and I've visited many different places. There was no effort in making this place look remotely welcoming. The shop was small and cramped, but even if it were roomy, you'd want to take your ice cream elsewhere. This is not the place you take someone you want to impress. Definitely not ideal for a first date! If you don't care about aesthetics, the gelato isn't bad. read more

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Amazing ice cream I have gone back so many time and no flavor has very disappointed me, but my favorite has to be the spumoni. You don't find that flavor very often so I was overjoyed when I saw that this location served spumoni! Also, their ice cream isn't too sweet and has nice big chunks of fruits, nuts, or chocolate, depending on the flavor you get! The shop is very small down stairs, but if you go upstairs, they have more seating and a cool atmosphere. They also have outdoor seating in front of the store. Definitely take a jacket if you go because the upstairs setting might as well be outdoor seating with all those big windows! This place is a MUST. read more

Delish treat after an airport pick up! Love the gelato, I'm a new fan and will definitely be back.

Gelato Vero is the perfect place to stop in for dessert after grabbing a burrito at Lucha Libre or El Indio or a sub over at Rubicon. They have a good number of flavors, although I was surprised not to see a straciatella on the menu! Their portions are big and they don't hold back on loading in those scoops! Their gelato is very good! It has a unique taste that is almost different than others I've tasted here. I don't know how to pin it down, but it is very smooth. Some of the flavors have things blended in such as brownie bits or pistachio. I enjoyed the spumoni and caramel brownie a lot. Outside of gelato, they've also got a cafe menu. read more

Came upon this place by chance and so happy they were open late on a Monday! Coffee was a bit too milky for my taste but it was super hot and it was cold outside so that's a star. Gelato coffee flavor was really good, subtle not super sweet lingering taste. Workers were nice and friendly and minded their business. Place was clean and quiet and had good vibes and good music! Will be back for a re-do on my frothy cappuccino! Perfect for us! read more

Gelato Vero Caffe - Capu and gelato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Diego, California

Cute place been making creamy gelatos since 1984, their sorbets contain water, fruit purée and sugar. The pear and coconut sorbets were to die for. The service is chill and offered two flavors for one price, and the cups are biodegradable and compostable. Sometimes they do open mic poetry upstairs as it's great for big groups. It was a great date night place. read more

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