Gelato worth the drive.
Handcrafted gelato made fresh every morning using local ingredients. 14–18 rotating flavors, real fruit, no shortcuts — just the best scoop in San Diego's North County.
Watch & See
Strawberry Season at EscoGelato
Our Community
We love Escondido. We’re proud to be part of the neighborhood and the farmers, artisans, and neighbors who make it great.
“We are passionate about contributing to the community that has supported us all these years. We are excited to be a part of a new generation of businesses adding our part to the city’s deep history.”
Our building was once a photography studio with living space above — a piece of Escondido’s history that we’re honored to carry forward. We hope, in a small way, to help build connections between our fellow neighbors.
Fundraisers & Charity Events
Looking for a way to raise funds for a local charity or school? We’d love to help arrange your group’s next fundraiser. We’ve partnered with local organizations across Escondido and North County to give back to the community that has given so much to us.
Reach out to Kayla directly to get started. We’ll work with you to create an event your community will love.
We Support Local Farmers & Artisans
Our Flavors
We rotate 14–18 flavors every single day. Click a category to filter — then come find your new favorite.
🌿 = Vegan ❄️ = Dairy-Free Sorbet Flavors rotate daily — follow us on Instagram to see what’s in the case today!
Gelato Cakes
Cookie crust. Two gelato flavors. Italian meringue. Fresh fruit or cookie finishes. Ready to grab or custom-ordered in 48 hours.
We love good coffee.
We use Zumbar coffee from Sorrento Valley — roasted locally, pulled with care. Every cup is made with intention. Our house syrups are made from scratch, including honey-lavender from Keys Creek Lavender Farm in Valley Center.
Events & Catering
Weddings, corporate events, birthday parties — we bring a self-contained gelato case and handle the rest so you can enjoy every moment.
kayla@escogelato.comThe Reviews Speak For Themselves
"Hands down the best gelato I've had outside of Italy. The honey lavender is unlike anything I've ever tasted — floral, creamy, perfect. We drive from Encinitas just for this place."
"A hidden gem in downtown Escondido. The flavors rotate constantly so there's always something new and exciting. Coffee is excellent too — espresso drinks are legit. Absolutely love this place."
"We used EscoGelato for our wedding and it was the highlight of dessert hour. The team was professional, everything ran smoothly, and guests are still talking about it. Highly recommend for any event."
Part of the Escondido story
We're proud to call downtown Escondido home. We source from local farmers, partner with neighborhood businesses, and believe that great food builds great communities.
We celebrate the agricultural heritage of the Escondido valley. The fresh fruit in your sorbet was likely picked just miles away. We work with farmers at the Escondido Farmer's Market and are proud supporters of our local community. When you visit us at 122 South Kalmia, you're supporting something bigger than a scoop of gelato.
Ready for a scoop?
We're open every day from 10am to 8pm. Order online for pickup, or just come find us on South Kalmia in downtown Escondido.
Kayla started working at EscoGelato as a senior in high school — one of five original employees when it opened in March 2012. In 2018, she and founder Suzanne traveled to Rimini, Italy for a gelato convention. That trip changed everything. “I am so happy to make my first job my dream job finally. I will continue to put a smile on people’s faces with a simple scoop of gelato and carry on the traditions that Suzanne worked so hard to achieve. All I want is to make my nana proud and I hope you stop by and see what EscoGelato has to offer.” — Kayla Siaca
Grew up in Escondido, studied in Spain, fell in love with gelato. After years abroad, she turned that passion into EscoGelato — a dream she built right in her hometown.