North Park Ice Cream: USA Today’s #1 Shop 2 Years Straight
- for the second consecutive year, An's Dry Cleaning in San Diego's North park neighborhood has been crowned the best independent ice cream shop in the U.S.
- Located at 3017 Adams Ave., the shop opened in 2018, taking its name from the dry cleaning business that previously occupied the space.
- The shop stood out as the only West Coast representative on the list.
An’s Dry Cleaning in North Park, San Diego, celebrates being named the best independent ice cream shop in the U.S. for the second year in a row! This prestigious award highlights the shop’s innovative gelato flavors, inspired by fabrics, and dedication to quality. Discover how this unique shop, originally a dry cleaner, earned its sweet reputation. The shop will offer $1 gelato on July 1st at its three locations to celebrate this honor. This West Coast favorite impressed experts and the public alike. The team shared gratitude on Instagram.For a taste of the story, access it now via News Directory 3. Explore the shop’s history and the flavors, from mango and peaches to lavender with honey and oats. Wondering what’s next for An’s Dry Cleaning? discover what’s next …
An’s Dry Cleaning Named best Independent Ice Cream Shop Again
Updated June 19, 2025
for the second consecutive year, An’s Dry Cleaning in San Diego’s North park neighborhood has been crowned the best independent ice cream shop in the U.S. The honor, bestowed Wednesday, recognizes the shop’s unique approach to gelato and its commitment to quality.
Located at 3017 Adams Ave., the shop opened in 2018, taking its name from the dry cleaning business that previously occupied the space. An’s Dry Cleaning was also runner-up in 2023.
The shop stood out as the only West Coast representative on the list. Selections are determined by a panel of experts and then voted on by the public.
An’s Dry Cleaning’s gelato flavors are inspired by fabrics, such as taffeta and twill, a nod to the building’s history. The menu rotates, featuring flavors like mango and peaches, macadamia nut, and lavender with honey and oats.
To celebrate, An’s will offer $1 gelato on July 1 at its three locations: An’s Dry Cleaning, An’s Hatmakers in Del Mar, and An’s Electronics Repair in Ocean Beach. The offer is good while supplies last.
“Thank you to our customers, fans, collaboration partners and our incredible staff for making this happen,” the store posted on its Instagram page. “We literally could not win without everyone taking time out of their day to vote. We’re very grateful for the support.”
What’s next
An’s Dry Cleaning plans to continue innovating with new gelato flavors and expanding its presence in the San Diego area.