Happy Birthday Dolcezza!!!!!!!…read more Came by to celebrate a joyous day with a great scoop of their Chocotorta ice cream. This was such a hit that I decided to get something to go. Huge fan of their gelato but this is my first time visiting this location. Service was good Location: this place was perfect for sit down chats with a friend Lots of great flavors to choose from and they have some incredible soft serve flavors Looking forward to visiting again

It was my first time visiting Dolcezza, and I must say I was pleasantly surprised. I got to try the…read moreChocotorta gelato, which was really rich and creamy. I liked that the restaurant had a lot of seating, service was quick, and that staff were very friendly. I was also really pleased to learn that they sell pints of gelato as well. I'll have to come back to try other flavors.

Perfect place to get sorbet on a hot day :)…read more We were looking for a sweet treat after walking around DC and decided to try this place out! They have a vast selection of gelatos and sorbets in unique flavors - we ended up trying the passion fruit and mango sorbets. Texture was smooth and creamy, and not cloyingly sweet. Very refreshing and gave us a burst of energy to continue with our sightseeing!

This gelato was unbelievably good. Seriously the best gelato I've had in a while, maybe ever. It…read morewas elastic, luxurious, and flavorful. Chocolate hazelnut was the agreed upon favorite flavor: it literally tasted like Nutella. The Black Tea was pungent, yet light: it tasted like tea, but wasn't overpowering. I would highly recommend and would love to go back. *My group sampled some of the sorbets and found them not as punchy or flavorful as we would have liked, so I would definitely recommend the gelato, not the sorbet.

Visited the Connecticut Ave. location, and it was the perfect last stop to end the night! I was…read morecraving sorbet, and while I was waiting in line, I spotted the barista, Will, crafting coffee like an artist. I told him to surprise me with a drink (check out the video below!). For the sorbet, I was recommended the Lemon Opal Basil and Sour Cherry flavors, and BABY... my taste buds were dancing! Then I grabbed my surprise coffee from Will. He made me an iced Oat Milk Dolce Delizia with a hint of vanilla, and it was right up my alley. After the very first sip, it was an instant connection... with the drink, of course. The vibes were so good that my friend and I ended up sitting there talking for a couple of hours. Between the incredible sorbet, my new favorite coffee order, and the cozy atmosphere, Dolcezza has officially inspired me to start going on late-night coffee hunts and yap sessions. I'll definitely be back! Oh, and fyi... it does get a bit crowded, BUT don't let that scare you away! Everyone was super considerate and didn't linger once they finished eating, so others had a chance to grab a seat and enjoy the space too. So don't get overwhelmed--just be patient, soak in the vibe, and it'll be worth the wait! Line moved pretty quick.

I'm a Dolcezza fan and have been a customer for years. My go to for coffee is the Dulce De Leche…read morelatte. Perfectly sweet and creamy. I've tried other DDL lattes from other coffee shops around the city and this one is by far the best. It's good hot and iced. The seasonal strawberry matcha is also very good. This place is great for the seasonal drinks and gelato flavors using local ingredients. My absolute favorite seasonal flavor is the Blackberries and Cream gelato. I ate it so much last summer that I could see the color of the gelato get darker as the season progressed and as the berries reached their peak. I got a few hand packed pints to keep in the freezer but they didn't last long. The mascarpone & berries is my favorite classic flavor. I've been to every Dolcezza location in DC and my favorite is the DuPont location. The baristas are chill and somehow their drinks taste better than the other locations. Not sure how that's possible but I notice a difference. I think it has something to do with how the drink order is entered at the register. At another location, I noticed my DDL latte was entered as a latte with DDL syrup and it was noticeably off. Not sweet at all. When I asked the barista he said there was no DDL button but at DuPont the drink is perfect every time. I'm not usually focused on nitpicking but if I'm paying $10 for a coffee, I expect the taste to be consistent regardless of location. Back to DuPont. This location has decent seating but definitely isn't appropriate for longer study sessions during busy times. There's a large communal table and bar style seating along the front window that is great for people watching (or construction watching). It's conveniently located, about a 10 minute walk away from the DuPont metro. Is Dolcezza expensive? Yes. Will I continue to use my discretionary income on $10 coffee and gelato. Yes, because it makes me happy and it's an act of self care.

This place was very cute and the person who helped us was very nice. The gelato was very good, and…read moreI loved all the flavors that they gave to choose from. However, the smallest size you could get was two scoops and it was pretty pricey for a quick treat.

Stopped in for a dessert gelato and it was best gelato I've had in a long time. It's creamy and…read morelight and delicious! I got a scoop of baccio and a scoop of croccantino (both hazelnut flavors, one with a little chocolate) and they were both amazing. Not too sweet, beautifully balanced. Got to try the pistachio as I was picking flavors and that was great too! The worker was very nice and patient as we picked out flavors. Some great tables to sit down at if you're stopping for a bit.

On our walk back to our air bnb my girlfriend and I stopped by here for a little treat. We were…read morepleasantly surprised by just how yummy this place was. I got a sugar cone with a scoop of salted caramel. It was perfection. The prices are great. The location is good. I would plan to come back the next time I am in DC.

YES!! Stop scrolling, you won't regret choosing this spot for tonight's dessert…read more I've lightened up on my sweet treats so when I do delights, I try to make it count Dolci Gelati had such wonderful flavors-we tried a few flavors before opting for the marscapone fig, Amarena cherry and toasted almond. All were perfectly creamy and not overly sweet. Chefs kiss! I appreciated that they offer mini scoops for $3 in a cup with a cone- just the way I like it! Their gelato display was also beautiful. They have an array of non-dairy sorbets on hand as well with fun flavors like lemon lavender. I'm a sucker for hard to find and clever flavor combinations. The cherry on top? Friendly staff and clean space. Highly recommend!

The gelato here is great. This location usually has the exclusive flavors. I tried the butterfinger…read moresoft serve and the Yellow x Dolcezza pistachio sundae last year. The pistachio sundae was amazing. I hope they bring that one back! I love that they use locally sourced ingredients and have a portion of their menu focused on seasonal ingredients. It's also cool that they collaborate with local restaurants to come up with very unique items. The H street location is conveniently located between Whole Foods and Solid State Bookstore. I usually stop here after grabbing groceries. They share a space with The Apollo apartment building so you can sit in the apartment's lobby, which is beautifully decorated, or sit inside Dolcezza itself. The ceiling in this place is stunning. The staff will gladly give you samples of the gelato if you're stumped on what to order.

Dolcezza has a great ambience with a ton of seating which was nice considering it was busy for a…read moreSunday evening. I decided to go with a Coconut Thai and Coffee and Cookies gelato which was delicious. The Coconut Thai was my favorite a 10/10. With this I also needed a little pick me up and the Vanilla Bean Latte was also light and hit the spot. Great place, I will be returning before I leave DC.

I only coincidentally happened upon here: I was enjoying my coffee day having biked to the Mall,…read moresitting on a stone bench right at the Washington Monument, using the shadow of one of the tall flags surrounding the pencil to somewhat shield me from the hot sun, was all decked out with a thermos of coffee with milk and a tupperware of fruits, yoghut, nuts and seeds. But then I finished my coffee in the thermos and wanted more for a full-on coffee day. Searching what's the nearest coffee shop, I found this one, which is placed within the Hirshhorn museum. It was a typical museum cafe, with essentially a 'stand' within the lobby of the building, where both coffee shop customers and non-customers lounged out. Of course I had first checked to make sure they had outside seating. Initially nearly no one was there, so it was very quiet--but the nice thing is sitting outside in the courtyard, when one looks up, one sees the perfect circle of the rotund building--I took a nice photograph of the circle with the blue sky and clouds in the middle. I had a regular (large) brewed coffee with milk. Staff was friendly in guiding me to where I could charge (once my laptop started to die after many hours of work outside). There was a charger in the lobby, and I could sit there once one of the few chairs nearby became free. They had bathrooms downstairs, along with a water fountain. Very good place to get work done--all the ingredients were truly present. Even if the mood was not full-on coffee shop style.

Dolcezza is a subpar cafe with the only benefit of being conveniently located inside the Hirshhorn…read moreMuseum. They were quite busy in the morning hours, but the line moved quickly. I was able to observe the baristas making the drinks and the quality seemed inconsistent among individuals. Milk was poured heavily. I ordered the coquito and it was practically milk instead of the expected Puerto Rican eggnog. The coffee was brewed weakly, so I was dissatisfied by the lack of fragrance and caffeine. It needed more warm spices and a nutty base to justify being one of the most expensive beverages on the menu. I would not visit Dolcezza again, even though it was convenient. I would rather walk nearby for a decent cup of joe.

I had a lovely time stopping here for a quick sweet treat before my concert at The Anthem. It's…read morelocated at a far end of The Wharf and wasn't too busy on a Tuesday evening. My friend who used to live in Baltimore told me her and her mom loved Pitango. She is gluten-free and pretty much all of their gelatos are gluten free. They also had a large selection of dairy-free options too. It's a tiny shop, but there are what feels like over 20 flavors to pick from. The person who was working there was extremely kind and let us try whatever wanted. I tried the dark chocolate and bacio flavors and ended up choosing those as my gelato for the evening. The smallest cup was a regular and came out to able $9 with tip. There was a lot of seating options outside. I'd recommend this spot for a sweet treat.

This place is kind of at the end of the Wharf and was not as crowded as the bigger, non-local chain…read moredesserts nearby. They had a larger than expected non-dairy selection so I ended up with two such flavors in addition to one more conventional gelato flavor. All of them, including and almond nougat creation that was new to me, a bitter chocolate sorbetto, and a kiwi flavor with little fruit pieces, delivered amply on flavor. The price was more eye-watering than mouthwatering. I suppose it's both a premium location and premium quality, but that was a small cup for over $10. As an occasional indulgence, I do recommend it, and given that it's a Baltimore brand whose original location is near the water, there's something appropriate about it being on the wharf.

Went on a coffee date. Quick service. Delicious latte. No complaints. Great experience…read more I'd love to come back in the AM and try a dessert.

I have to first say that I love the coffee, gelato, and drinks that Italian Bar serves, incredibly…read moreenjoyable. However, after hearing (over and over) the woes about their struggling businesses even though they are neighborhood gems, I have to voice my frustration. First, the Italian Bar hours are ridiculous, and they never seem to be open when considering whether to go to Italian Bar. Whereas most coffee houses close at 7pm, Italian Bar closes at 6pm in the summer. And more importantly, don't get me started on the fact that they are only open 3 days per week in the winter. I often watch customers trying to visit Italian Bar in the winter, look confused when the cafe is closed in the middle of the day, and simply go elsewhere. Then, there are all of the rules that Italian Bar shares openly. I took pictures of the rules which are oh so visible. The fact that community members cannot sit on their benches when the restaurant is closed just attests to the fact that they are not part of the community. Quite honestly, I don't feel welcome, more like I should relish the opportunity to potentially buy products at the cafe if I somehow decide to visit during the few hours that they are open. Hopefully they will start realizing what being a neighborhood cafe really means.

Kind of pricey but on par for most gelato shops in the area…read more Dark chocolate - 3/5 has kind of a strange aftertaste Pistachio - 5/5 would recommend Lemon - 3.5/5 has a bit of something that makes it taste a little artificial Grapefruit - 4/5 pretty good but has a bit of something that makes it taste a little artificial Orange - 1/5 tastes artificial

There is a wide variety of flavors but what impressed me was the prices. $6 for a cup, and good…read moresize scoops is very reasonable. I had the tiramisu flavor. I would come back to this place.