Mondo Gelato

Peanut Butter flavor was amazing!!!

Pretty amazing stuff, got cream puff and cookie dough, both were great. Quite possible the best gelato I have ever had. I would definitely go back again.

A quick and dirty review of some of the flavors I’ve had at Mondo Gelato:
Nutella — TO DIE FOR! So thick and creamy. Loved it.
Bacio — My go-​to flavor. They were out of it tonight. Boo…
Kiwi — Thick, refreshing and not too sweet.
Tiramisu — Heavy on the coffee flavor: thumbs up. Icy tasting: thumbs down.
Cream Puff — Pass on this one! Had a popsicle stick after taste!
Muesli — RIP. They said they haven’t had Muesli in awhile. That’s too bad b/​c it was one of my favorite flavors.
The place has a great vibe. Spacious, comfortable and clean.
$ 3.75 for a small seems a little steep for me, but the owners there are so nice it makes it worth it. Also, the owners are UCSD Alum. Yay!

I am giving this place a bad review because they were not open during stated business hours. I came by at 1:15pm on a Tuesday afternoon, and everything was closed up tight, with the lights turned off. The business hours were clearly posted and it was supposed to have opened at 1pm. For some other places, I might let this slide, but when you looked in the windows it was clear that everything was put away (ie: the ice cream/​gelato) and I would assume someone should have been there a half hour or so early to make sure that stuff was put out so they could open in a timely manner.
All I wanted was a good acai bowl for lunch with my best friend!!!
Very disappointed.

Get ready for a taste bud extravaganza! The gelato selections offered have true to life flavors with creamy goodness, you’d think you’re eating ice cream.
They make all their flavors fresh and lots of whipping to add more air to the mixture for a creamier mouth feel. The selections offered change regularly, but they do have a handful of staples.
Each gelato is identified with some type of decoration that represents the flavor. Such as, the Pistachio has pistachios on top, the Coffee has espresso beans, the Rose has a rose bud, the Orange Chocolate has a twist of orange, the Malt Milo has a mini jar of Milo, you get the picture. At one point, they even had Guinness with a miniature can of Guinness Stout displayed on top and it actually tasted like the stout… mmm mmm Guinness is Good Food!
We ordered a birthday gelato cake with three of our favorite flavors, Coffee, Pistachio, and Dark Chocolate. It was sooooo good! Can’t wait for the next time.
The service is EXCELLENT, clean and friendly atmosphere, and great selection of gelato, sorbet, and soy gelato, free Wi-​Fi, and close to Petco Park in the East Village area.

Mi piace molto il loro sapori di gelati. Anche e connessionne di wifi e compatabili!
don’t know enough italian for this:
— minus one star for lack of friendliness, at least the two times Ive stopped by
— minus another star for terrible drinks, but hey its called mondo gelato not mondo caffe!

By chance encounter, I just realized I had never given this place a review.
I felt it my civic duty to share with you all my glowing 5 star review of Mondo Gelato!
Of all the fro-​yo chains, this is my favorite! It’s not actually frozen yogurt, but gelato comes close enough to warm my heart (or freeze it, as the case may be)! It is magical. You can choose milk-​based, soy-​based or based of neither but still very much frozen! Not only that, but they have what must be 50 flavors each visit, always on immense and regular rotation!
My favorite flavors to have been featured have been CHOCOLATE BANANA, DARK CHOCOLATE ORANGE TRUFFLE, ROSE and WATERMELON. They make lovely milkshakes as well! Everything here has always been FLAWLESS!
The people working there are so accommodating, and like all cute Asians, very attractive. In fact, with the quasi-​futuristic-​yet-​simplistic décor, it always feels like the attractive Asians running the place are scientific lab mice perfecting an experiment of gelato greatness! Kudos to them! They succeeded!
It really is the perfect place to cop a quick scoop.

Mondo Gelato makes me want to take up yoga.
My mantra would be yum.
yum
yum
yum
yum.
I feel so peaceful now. And satiated.

Milo-​flavored gelato!!! B-​vitamin rich, Ovaltine-​esque, Asia-​based Nestle drink in frozen dessert form! Yippee!!!
It was fun to taste. It tasted just like Milo, at least Filipino Milo, since I’ve heard that Milo tastes different from different Asian countries.
I ended up getting the Padres special, which was a scoop of peanut butter and a scoop of either milk or dark chocolate. After some significant fooding and drinking at Dirty Del’s immediately before entering Mondo Gelato, I have to say that the Padres special totally hit the spot. It was like smooth and cold and creamy Reese’s peanut butter cups! And did I mention the Padres special is three bucks? The Padres special is three bucks.

Some people drink alcohol (or whatever) on a regular basis while I’m the type of guy that eats ice cream on a regular basis. Since it’s impossible for me to tire from eating it, I thought I’d take a time out, hop the fence and enjoy it’s close cousin, gelato.
I made the «mistake» of visiting Mondo Gelato (
) on a Wednesday which happens to be «Buy 1, Get 1 Free» day. That meant twice as much gelato for me! I ordered the stracciatella and was handed over a big pile (
) of it. Of course, with the little miniature miniature spoon I was provided with, it seemed to take me almost an hour to eat the whole thing. Which I gladly did.
I haven’t tried the other gelato places around town YET although it seemed to be on par with the gelato that I’ve had in Europe (which was about a month ago). Ice cream, just because I have a thing for your cousin doesn’t mean that I’ve forgotten about you. You’ll forever be my number one but Gelato will always hold a special place in my heart, I mean stomach, as well.

Love the gelato at mondo gelato. Traveled around Italy eating at every gelateria I passed (that’s a lot of gelato!) and the gelato at mondo gelato is on par. The texture is not too soft, the selection is broad and I like how artful the presentation is.
I definitely prefer some flavors more than others. I highly recommend trying the biscotti, pistachio, and any of the hazelnut-​y ones. The fruit flavors in the gelato are very intense, and true to the fruit. Couldn’t believe that they had «milo» flavored gelato! Tried rose flavored… that might be more of an acquired taste, because it was a lot like eating potpourri, but it really did taste like rose!
Parking can be difficult (especially when the padres are playing) but the gelato is good, the employees are really nice and helpful, and I believe taking home a half liter (or full liter) is a better deal than getting just a cup.

This East Village gem is the best gelato place in the downtown area. Aside from excellent gelato, the service here is really what sets it apart.
They are always happy to let you try multiple flavors and they have a bulletin board by the door where you can write suggestions or ask questions and the owners will reply… there are some funny back-​and-​forths.
I believe they also have soy or vegan gelato if you are into that… I would rather just go eat some grass or dirt but to each his own.
A good thing to try is the ‘affrogato’ (I think this is what it’s called). This is gelato with fresh brewed espresso poured over it… delicious!
Oh, but don’t get the milkshake… they are gross. It is my fault for ordering one, gelato isn’t made for milkshakes the way that ice cream is.
# TIMES VISITED: 12

Italian lesson:
Abbondanza! That’s Italian for abundance, and Mondo’s got an abundance of gelato!
Quattro stelle! That means four stars and it means I’m a fan!
Mondo Gelato hooked us Unilocalers up with free gelato after the Art of Awesomeness party last week and I have to say that it was pretty damn good stuff. They have a huge selection of gelato in both dairy and non-​dairy versions and sorbetto.
We got to taste a few of them and I finally decided on the Stracciatella which was a white vanilla base with chocolate shavings in it. Totally scrumptious. Astrid had the Pumpkin gelato that tasted just like a pumpkin pie!
I will definitely hit up Mondo Gelato again when I’m down that way.
Grazie Mondo Gelato!

Yum! Bonus points for the guy behind the counter last night.
They have tons of flavors here. I got a scoop of the Stracciatella and it was mighty tasty. The flavor that really surprised me was the «Vitamin A.C.E (I think)». As my buddy Andrew B pointed out, tasted like a Flintstone Vitamin. So good!
I liked the leather couches they have here too. I’m tempted to post a pic of me and two complete strangers sitting on one, but I won’t. Things were pretty crazy last night.
Try and find my recommendation on the bulletin board!

Gelato is one of my favorite indulgences and Mondo Gelato serves up the best example by far. Using only the freshest ingredients to whip up the most authentic flavors on this side of the Atlantic Ocean, these guys know how to satisfy my sweet tooth for silky indulgences.
Sharing a serving with a friend this evening, we decided to go with her favorite Vitamin A.C.E. and my stracciatella, essentially the chocolate chip ice cream of the gelato world. I had never tried the tart and tangy A.C.E., but it was surprisingly refreshing. Containing vitamins A, C, and E from oranges, lemons, and carrots, even the most conscientious calorie counter can indulge in the guilt-​free Italian ice. As always, the stracciatella was extremely rich and smooth as silk. I don’t know where they get their chocolate, but it is phenomenal in this creamy combination.
Though it may be a long drive downtown, and possibly require several laps around the block in search of parking, Mondo Gelato is definitely worth the trip. Like at the Cheers bar, you can rest assured that fellas behind this remarkable neighborhood gelateria will know your name, and always offer fantastic, personalized service.
Food: ⁹⁄₁₀
Service: ¹⁰⁄₁₀
Price: $
Atmosphere: ⁸⁄₁₀

I LOVE THIS PLACE!
I’ve only been to San Diego twice, therefore I’ve only been here a few times… but I love it SO much!
At first I was a little disappointed that they didn’t have my favorite flavor pear, but I was encouraged to try as many flavors as I wanted (without feeling bad!) until I was happy with a flavor or two I wanted. I tried the lemon cream and absolutely LOVED it!
My last trip there I must have have at least one trip to Mondo Gelato every day. The staff there are super nice and the scene is just so welcoming. This is probably the first gelato place I’ve been to that is very spacious with plenty of placesto sit and just relax. I was there for a Comic-​Con, so they decorated the place up with posters of comics with books laid out. Can you make it any more welcome?
Mondo Gelato is the closest place from the Convention, but it sure is worth the walk to get to! YUM! :D

After having some Tacos El Gordo and taking my sister shopping at Plaza Bonita–
my best friend, sister and I decided to get some dessert.
It was a toss up between Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (for Chocolate Dipped Cheesecake) or Mondo Gelato.
Mondo Gelato it is!
This place is airy and brightly lit… and it was nice that you don’t have to put coins in the parking meter on holidays or after 6pm (thanks to the guy who tipped me off before I put coins in).
Tabitha– thank you for being so accomodating and friendly… the hazelnut/​Nutella gelato was great.
If only they had hazelnut flavored ice cream at the grocery store…
*sigh*
:P
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Sidenote:
They have free wifi. ALWAYS a good thing :)

This place gave me my first experience with gelato. I definitely understand what the big deal is. This is tasty!
After the Unilocalers left the event at Zanzibar we descended on Mondo Gelato like a swarm of locusts. But they were so on top of things it wasn’t long before our whole big group had cups of gelato in our hands and spoons of it in our mouths. They have a great selection of flavors. I must have been feeling ill, because I wasn’t in the mood for chocolate, so instead I got pear and plum. Both were delicious and while the flavor was intense they weren’t too sweet. Exactly what I’d been looking for. I found them refreshing. A few people were kind enough to let me sample what they got and so I’ve got some ideas for next time. =]

I really adore the managing partner Nathan (as well as counter girl Kat) of Mondo Gelato because they oozed fabulocity by hosting a post party for Unilocalers. So it really pains me to say that I really didn’t like the gelato. It was wayyy too sweet. There was so much sugar in a small cup that I actually had a terrible insulin rush without being diabetic– I had to sit down after my vision started to tunnel, and had to drink lots of water to dilute the effect.
I can imagine for those of you who are sugar fiends, this would be a 5 star establishment, but for me personally, this gelato is not something I can put into my body with good conscience.
So sorry Nathan :-(
But you and Kat still rock!

Dear Mondo Gelato,
you’re my favorite.
sincerely,
Melissa.
My friend and I basically tried EVERYTHING, thanks to «the guy in the jersey.»
I had the after 8 and bacio, and it was TOO delicious, I wanted more, but refused. Everything looked soo good.
Small– 2 scoops
Medio– 4
Mondo– 6
comes in a cup but you can get it in a waffle cone– .50
This is the spot to go on a hot day, cold day, or any day.
Great customer service, yummy gelato.
The music they played was chill; Jack Johnson and Nujabes. Loved it.
Next to a parking structure and a few parking meters.
Watch people walk their dogs…
All kinds of yummy.
BISCOTTI gelato, please keep this flavor always and forever. Thanks. :)
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After not coming here for a couple months, I’ve realized how much I missed it. Now I know what they mean by, «Absence makes the heart grow fonder.» The two leather sofas they have are beyond comfortable. The biscotti is still the best. Rawr.
What I love most about San Diego;
It’s February, 70+ degrees outside.
Mondo Gelato when the sun is still up; although parking is a hassle, park on 5^th ave or 6^th or even park at Horton Plaza. Walk the few blocks to Mondo Gelato, it’s not even far.
Freakin Amazing. :]
If I could marry a dessert it would be you Biscotti Gelato from Mondo Gelato, you’re the only one for me. S2(it’s a heart!)

BEST gelato in town, period. This is comparing Mondo to the gelato I’ve had across Europe, and it lives up to it well. Some flavors aren’t the most creamiest ever, but the interesting tastes make up for it.
The flavors that I remember that are rad:
soy chocolate (they have a huge selection of soy based, people!)
cantelope
rose
GUINESS
biscotti
amarretto
strawberry
banana chocolate
white chocolate
hazelnut
lemon
milk chocolate
pistachio
I cannot WAIT to go back. It’s open until 12 or 10 so its perfect to hit after dinner downtown, or on the way to/​from a Padres game, since its on 10^th and Island.