1022 Cafe & Gelateria
602 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA
Crema's Take
“This oceanside gem seamlessly blends exceptional coffee with genuinely outstanding gelato, earning raves for everything from meticulously crafted matcha lattes with perfect sweetness balance to a house brew with serious pull. The team clearly knows their craft—they'll nail your Aussie flat white with the right technique, guide you through gelato tastings with real expertise, and create a relaxed, welcoming vibe that keeps locals coming back. Whether you're after a strong coffee fix or creamy gelato with natural flavors like pistachio, this is the kind of specialty spot that actually lives up to its near-perfect ratings.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Best matcha I ever had with strawberry foam and vanilla syrup!! And the sweetness was perfect, not too sweet but bitter enough as matcha!! Absolutely delicious!! The gelato was amazing too and the fact that they kept our Advil when we forgot it was very kind!! Thank you guys!! Also I really like the no tip system but since yall were amazing I wish it was smoother for us to tip even if it’s like an extremely small amount in 3% or something!! Thank you guys for making our day!!
This local coffee shop is such a vibe. It's the perfect place to hang out and relax with a treat. The coffee is AMAZING and the gelato selection is chef's kiss. The house brew is also super strong. Great for coffee lovers. They will usually have some pastries from a local spot. Definitely recommend the cronuts and chocolate chip cookies. Everything feels thoughtfully done, and the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. On top of that, the owner is so genuine and makes you feel right at home. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to.
We firstly had a very well informed gelato tasting and they heard we were Aussie’s…. These guys knew exactly how to make a true Aussie latte. It turns out the key is to ask for ‘breve’. The gelato and the coffee were incredible. Highly recommend stopping by.
Great service and delicious gelato. Most of the flavors were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the small cup was still enjoyable. The pistachio had a great natural nutty flavor.
Tried this gelato place because of the reviews on their flavors and I gotta say, it is worth the hype. You cant go wrong with the flavor you get. I got a large -- strawberries & cream, dark chocolate, gianduja. My partner got a large as well -- pistachio, tiramisu, and gianduja. I'm not a pistachio fan but their pistachio flavor is great. I've had gelato from Italy & it's definitely on par! Will definitely come back next time and try their affogato or lavender chai. 💜
Crema Reviews
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