An’s Dry Cleaning Named the Best Ice Cream in America!

An’s Dry Cleaning, the renowned gelato shop headquartered in San Diego, has won first place in USA Today’s prestigious Best Ice Cream Shop in America contest!

The nominations were carefully curated by a panel of subject matter experts and USA Today’s 10 best editors, then voting was open to the nationwide public to determine the final ranking.

An’s Dry Cleaning moved up from their second-place finish last year to take the top spot in 2024.

An’s Dry Cleaning Brings Pride to San Diego

An’s Dry Cleaning, famous for their made-from-scratch, chef-crafted gelato, has become a staple in the San Diego community and beyond.

With its flagship location in North Park and additional locations in Del Mar (An’s Hatmakers), Petco Park (An’s Athletic Field Services), and a soon-to-be-opened Ocean Beach location, the ice cream shop is proud to share this honor with the gelato lovers that have helped propel their success.

“We are incredibly honored to be named the best ice cream shop in America,” said Kris Warren, Co-Founder of An’s Dry Cleaning.

“This recognition is truly a reflection of our staff and all of the incredible hard work they’ve put into the An’s experience and of course, we are thrilled to be recognized for the care we take in developing the very best gelato.

“We are so proud to bring this title to San Diego, and we hope to share this win with the community as we were the only shop in the top ten located on the entire West Coast.”

The Best Ice Cream Shop in America Celebrates!

To celebrate this incredible achievement, An’s Dry Cleaning will be offering $1 scoops of their award-winning gelato on July 1 at their North Park and Del Mar locations from 12 PM until 7 PM, or until sold out.

This special promotion is a way to thank their loyal customers and the community for their support.

Whether you’re a long-time fan or a first-time visitor, you’re sure to enjoy the unique flavors that have secured the top spot on the USA Today’s Best Ice Cream Shop in America.

For more information, visit there website here and follow them on Instagram and Facebook for updates.

Congrats to An’s Dry Cleaning for being named the best ice cream shop in America!

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