Pappalecco

Pappalecco serves award-winning Italian gelato, coffee, breakfast, panini, salads, bruschetta, pizza and wine at 3 San Diego locations.

9 / 10
469
ratings
  • Phone

    (619) 238-4590

  • Website

    pappalecco.com

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  • Type

    Ice Cream Parlor

Address

1602 State St (at Cedar St) San Diego , CA 92101 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Dessert

Comments / 119


Keywords:

gelato coffee espresso casual ice cream paninis good for a quick meal Nutella restaurants affogatos healthy food trendy good for dates great value good for working eggs pistachios brunch food potatoes zucchini
Karen Chiang

I still give the gelato edge to Bobboi in La Jolla, but this place gives them a run for their money. Could see this place having the best gelato in Little Italy. Tiramisu was also good.

Gil Morales

This place just got a brand new face lift! On Wednesday they have a special, 50% all paninis ! You can make it a soup/salad combo. The staff is super sweet and the coffee is super strong!

Josh Nolan

Best gelato and best espresso/coffee you'll find in the city . One location in hillcrest and also in little Italy. Often you'll find Italians there, very authentic . My very favorite coffee shop !!!

Elise Chretien

This is place is my favorite to visit in San Diego. Great decor, amazing service, and food is to die for. Authentic Italian feel and people are so nice!

Justin Sullivan

I could get addicted to the food, the hospitality and the sound of Italian. Get an extra side of balsamic glaze for your breakfast potatoes .

Nina Ghamrawi

The best gelato I've ever had! 3 flavors: papalecco's, pistachio , and hazelnut . And also a perfectly dry double cappuccino with almond biscotti !

Mohammed

I had the best breakfast ever. Coffee and gelato absolutely great.

Meli

Top-notch gelato . The pistachio and the pappalecco are must tries! A small cup is $4.50 but well worth it. Avoid the strawberry .

Scott R.

Arguably the best gelato in San Diego but DEFINITELY the best gelato in Little Italy. Do your taste buds a favor, avoid the inferior product on India Street and stop in here. You'll be glad you did.

Joe Johnston

This is a true Italian experience. Pistachio is the test of a great gelato place: theirs is perfect. The espresso is Danesi, so it has robusta. Therefore, you need milk : macchiato or cappuccino .

Tony Corsini

The Pistachio gelato is AMAZING! You cannot go wrong with this flavor! Your tastebuds will thank you :)

Vicki

Gelato was the best I've ever had. So authentic and a wide variety of flavors! Will be back to explore more !!

Monika Darko

Everything is amazing here. Try the paninis (with extra balsamic glaze ) and the gelato ... The pastries are great too. Oh and don't forget to get some delicious coffee !!

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Authentic Italian gelato ! Can't go wrong with any flavor.

Valerie Gathwright

Great gelato , good strong coffee , excellent service

Kate Klampe

Loved the veggie focaccia and the crostata Nutella . The passion fruit iced tea is mild yet delicious.

Dominic Rios

Best Gelato in San Diego . Plus, the atmosphere makes you feel like you are truly in Italy. Molto delizioso!

Steve R

Best pistachio ice cream/gelato I think I've ever had. Wasn't impressed with the dark chocolate though - tasted like sorbet .

Marsinah Hopkins

#frutti di bosco is so good! And the ppl here are so friendly ! Also the #zucca is pretty darn good too!

Kelly Weaver

Gelato , coffee , Italian a pastries . The place did not disappoint.

Irene Ciuci

Italians can't ask for more.. Definitely recommended for those who love the true Italian gelato !

Eugene Khramtsov

Strawberry Gelato here is really good, and probably the best customer service we've received in a while.

Ece

Nutella gelato is special. I cant say the same for other flavors, especially fruity ones are not consistently well .

Ricardo Jerez

Delicious gelatto!!!! After you pay you can try all flavors before you decide.

Kelly Weaver

Gelato , coffee , Italian pastries , Canoli 's.

Vallyri

Cute spot with fun flavors of gelato . They employees are super nice.

Blan Saag

The ice cream is so good, and the italian coffee latte is outstanding

Stephen Neill O'Brien

Need to learn Italian...it's a verbal challenge each time...I freakin love it????????

August Davies

There's more than just coffee and ice cream . They also have delicious sandwiches (including breakfast)

Nikunj Kothari

Coffee + Chocolate gelato is simply bomb

Dave English

Try the Mare Breakfast - Salmon , fresh mozzarella , zucchini , greens, eggs , potatoes & Italian bread . Yum.

Joseph Rosenfeld

Absolutely the best gelato in town . Discovered it last year and remembered to return this year. Fabulous! Closes at 9:30 pm.

Nathan Yuen

Pappalecco flavor is basically tiramisu , it goes well with pistachios ????

Josh Houston

Italian sodas are good and the gelato .

Ketie Saner

Really good ice cream for a reasonable price! (2 scoops for 5$)

Mike Kowalczyk

One of the best gelato I've had this side of the Atlantic!

Marcus Foudy

Awesome gelato , the nutella was a bit rich foor my blood, but still delicious!

Zaki Manian

Amazing coffee and canoli . Great for breakfast

Atheer Khaled

I got the perfect breakfast ???? scrambled egg with baked salmon .

Roger Ma

Affigato is a great caffeine & sugar fix in a cup!

Zahide

Great ice cream in the town loved coffee flavor .

Catalina Pía

Iced Chai tea latte is awesome with almond milk !!

Rebecca Schultheis

Must try the marocchino... espresso , nutella & frothy milk amazingness!!!

Ece

Beyond the expectations! It has European style in everything!

Michael Antonio Canganelli

Friendly staff and delicious gelati !

Suzanne Yada

Gelato on a croissant . I would have never thought of it, but it's fantastic!

Nicolas Polanco

Awesome service! And Amazing Delicious Flavors

Pelin Güvenç Kefel

Probably best gelato I've ever had!

Jamie Iacobucci

Small, quaint and true to all things Italian!

Katie Kearsey

Gelato heaven! Hazelnut and pistachio were delish.

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