Gelataio

If you’re on Laurel Street, Gelataio is a must-visit for artisanal treats! We absolutely love their chocolate and hazelnut-crusted mini gelato cones—they are simply delicious and perfectly portioned. They always have such a unique rotation of gelato and sorbetto flavors, though I can rarely resist their pistachio flavor; it’s my go-to every single time. It's the perfect spot for a high-quality, guilt-free dessert in San Carlos!

Nice gelato place. Great ambience, and friendly staff. The gelatin was nice and dense, but the flavors (pistachio, double chocolate) could have been a bit stronger. The piccolino was awesome - bite sized waffle cone, ice cream and chocolate.

This ice cream shop is a delight - from creamy ice cream on sticks to the choice to pick two flavors even in a small cup. They hand you a waffle coated in your choice of dark or milk chocolate. The salted caramel was really tasty, and the milk cans scattered around as décor gave the place such a quaint, old-time charm.

This San Mateo gelato shop serves up some truly delicious gelato and sorbet, boasting creamy, smooth textures and wonderfully fragrant flavors. While the "no tasting" policy is a bit of a drawback (1 less star because of that) – it's always nice to sample before committing – the quality of the gelato more than makes up for it. The California pistachio is rightfully popular, but I'd also highly recommend the rich hazelnut and the distinctive liberica coffee. The option to add chocolate drizzle (milk or dark) and toppings like wafers is a nice touch. You can get 1-2 scoops for the same price and even more scoops if you'd like, served in your choice of cup or cone. They also offer pints to take home, which is a great idea. The shop itself is small and was quite busy on a weekend night, but

All of the flavors seem absolutely delicious! We tried the chocolate chip flavor and the Nutella one. They added a delicious dark chocolate sprinkle on top and also a waffle wafer cookie. They also have ice cream bars and mini ice cream cones that you can buy as well.