Pappalecco

Name: Pappalecco
Address: 1602 State St, San Diego, CA, 92101, US
Telephone: +16192384590
Price range: $$

ItalianCaféCoffee/Tea$$Little Italy

$$ · Moderate
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1602 State St
San Diego, CA 92101
+16192384590
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About

Italian café in San Diego's Little Italy known for espresso drinks, gelato and panini.

The Little Italy location of this Italian café offers espresso drinks, gelato, pastries and panini.

Salads and other light Italian-style dishes round out the menu, which is built around coffee and light meals.

Known for

Espresso drinks
Gelato

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Eat Around Town4–6 points per $1
AAdvantage Dining1–5 miles per $1
SkyMiles Dining0.5–5 miles per $1
MileagePlus Dining0.5–5 miles per $1
Atmos Rewards Dining0.5–5 points per $1
Dine Out with Wyndham1–5 points per $1
Rakuten Dining5% back
TrueBlue Dining1–3 points per $1
Rapid Rewards Dining0.5–3 points per $1

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Hours

Monday	7 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday	7 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday	7 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday	7 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday	7 AM – 10 PM
Saturday	7:30 AM – 10 PM
Sunday	7:30 AM – 9:30 PM

Location

1602 State St · Little Italy, San Diego

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Features

Outdoor seating

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Breakfast · Brunch · Dinner · Lunch

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American Express Gold Card + Upside
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up to8%
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American Express Gold Card + Bilt Dining
Hilton Honors Dining8xIHG Dine & Earn8xEat Around Town6x+9 more
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up to20%
New Zealand · Little Italy · 250 ft
American Express Gold Card + inKind
inKind20%
Seven Seas Roasting - Little Italy Farmers Market
up to8%
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American Express Gold Card + Bilt Dining
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up to20%
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American Express Gold Card + inKind
inKind20%
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up to20%
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American Express Gold Card + inKind
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appalecco

Bonjour Patisserie

Queenstown Public House

Seven Seas Roasting - Little Italy Farmers Market

Davanti Enoteca - Little Italy

Coco Maya