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The base comes first and the finishing decides the rest. Sundaes Ice Cream & Gelateria is the Hotel del Coronado’s dessert counter, built on gourmet gelato and hand-crafted paleta popsicles that guests dip, drizzle and sprinkle into whatever combination they want.
Gelato first, then the toppings decide it
The gelato case runs Madagascar Vanilla, Belgian Dark Chocolate, Cookies & Cream, Birthday Cake, Coffee Chocolate Chip, Mint Chocolate Chip, Sea Salt Caramel, Sicilian Pistachio and Strawberry Swirl. Sorbets add Lemon, Mango and Raspberry for the fruit-led side.
The signature builds are where it gets specific. Double Fudge layers vanilla gelato with chocolate brownie bites, whipped cream, hot fudge, chopped peanuts and a maraschino cherry. Peanut Butter Cup uses chocolate gelato with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, peanuts and a cherry. Classic Banana Split brings vanilla, strawberry and chocolate gelato together with fresh banana, whipped cream, hot fudge, granulated peanuts and a cherry. Coronado Crunch, Little Italy, Gelato Cookie Sandwich and Strawberry Shortcake complete the list.
A dessert counter with a simple rhythm
The room works as a casual resort stop rather than a formal restaurant. Ordering is direct: choose gelato, sorbet, a sundae, a paleta or a cookie sandwich, then decide how far to take the customisation. Sugar cone and cup are the basics, with waffle bowl, waffle cone and dipped cone as the upgrades.
The paleta menu carries its own named creations: Piña Picante, Rainbow Rumba, Dirt Pop, Canelita Crunch, Mango Coco Loco and Nutty Indulgence. The Yogurt & Fruit paleta is marked dairy free, and some items carry allergen flags for nuts and soy.
Order Little Italy, or the cookie sandwich if you want it handheld
For a full sundae, Little Italy is the strongest order: Coffee Chocolate Chip, Sea Salt Caramel and Sicilian Pistachio gelato together, and the clearest expression of the Italian side of the case. Double Fudge is the chocolate-and-brownie direction, Peanut Butter Cup leans on Reese’s and chocolate sauce, and Classic Banana Split keeps the familiar trio.
If the order needs to stay compact, take the Gelato Cookie Sandwich, built between two house-made soft-baked chocolate chip cookies. For coffee flavour without a brewed drink, Coffee Chocolate Chip gelato and the Canelita Crunch paleta, made on an espresso horchata base, are the two direct routes.
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Frequently asked questions
What should I order at Sundaes Ice Cream & Gelateria?
Little Italy is the strongest sundae on the list, combining Coffee Chocolate Chip, Sea Salt Caramel and Sicilian Pistachio gelato. Double Fudge is the chocolate-and-brownie order and Classic Banana Split the familiar one. For something handheld, take the Gelato Cookie Sandwich, built between two house-made chocolate chip cookies.
Are there dairy-free options at Sundaes?
Yes. The sorbet side runs Lemon, Mango and Raspberry, and the Yogurt & Fruit paleta is marked dairy free. The wider paleta list, including Piña Picante, Mango Coco Loco and Dirt Pop, gives more frozen routes beyond the gelato case. Some items carry allergen flags for nuts and soy.
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