Opening hours
Opening hours not available
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Typical hours for ice cream shops in California
Most ice cream shops in California open around 11:00 AM and close around 10:00 PM on weekdays; 98% are open on Sundays and 73% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 575 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
480 South Coast Highway 101Encinitas, CA 92024
About Gelato 101
Looking for an ice cream shop in Encinitas? Gelato 101 is at 480 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, California. It's part of our guide to 86 restaurants, cafes and bars in Encinitas.
Service options include dine-in.
Quick facts
- Category
- Ice Cream Shop
- Address
- 480 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Popular times (typical for ice cream shops)
Ice cream shops are usually busiest around 11 AM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 8 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of ice cream shops in California.
Typical prices for ice cream shops in California
Based on 40 menus with 900 priced items from ice cream shops in California, the median menu item costs $7.19, and half of all items are priced between $4.80 and $10.00.
We don’t have Gelato 101’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what ice cream shops in California typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Banana Split | 22% | $11.14 |
| Strawberry | 18% | $6.75 |
| Scoop | 12% | $5.99 |
| Chocolate | 12% | $4.19 |
| Waffle Cone | 12% | $1.00 |
| Nachos | 10% | $5.50 |
Calculated from 40 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Gelato 101 there are 14 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 31 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (6), Burgers & Fast Food (5), Pizza (3), and Cafes & Coffee (3).
Competition is light: 1 other ice cream shop is within a mile and 3 within three miles. The closest is JoJo's Creamery, 0.4 mi away.
11 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mexican & Tex-MexFiliberto's< 0.1 mi
- Asian & PacificSAGO< 0.1 mi
- AmericanQ'ero Restaurant< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeThe Taco Stand0.1 mi
- ItalianLeucadia Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant0.2 mi
What to expect at an ice cream shop
This group brings together bakeries, donut shops, ice cream parlors, frozen yogurt shops, dessert cafes, candy stores and specialty sweet shops. Bakeries usually open early and sell their best items before noon, while ice cream and dessert shops are busiest in the evening and on warm weekends.
What to order
- Croissants or morning pastries – freshest early in the day
- Donuts – classic glazed is the benchmark
- Cookies and cupcakes – easy to share or take home
- Pan dulce or Asian buns – bakery specialties from other traditions
Good to know
- Arrive early for the full selection; popular items sell out.
- Order celebration cakes several days ahead.
- Many bakeries discount day-old bread and pastries in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Gelato 101 located?
Gelato 101 is located at 480 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024.
Does Gelato 101 offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Gelato 101. Listed service options: dine-in.
What else is near Gelato 101?
There are 31 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Gelato 101. Nearby options include Filiberto's (< 0.1 mi), SAGO (< 0.1 mi), and Q'ero Restaurant (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other ice cream shops near Gelato 101?
1 other ice cream shop within a mile. The closest is JoJo's Creamery, 0.4 mi away.
How much do ice cream shops in California cost?
Based on 40 menus with 900 priced items from ice cream shops in California, the median menu item costs $7.19, and half of all items are priced between $4.80 and $10.00.
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