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Bonta Gelato

4.6 (42 reviews)
Closed • 2:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Brooke H.

I've loved Bonta Gelato since I came here for a Yelp Elite event last year. The flavors are unique and delicious, the service is excellent and there's always a friendly face to greet you, and it's just a cute little shop with lots of seating and good music. I mainly rate it a 4 star because the texture is more like a soft ice cream than gelato, and it doesn't quite make it to the level of my favorite gelato place in Portland on quality and flavor. I do, however, have a lot of frozen dessert in this city and I will not turn down a delicious cup of Bonta Gelato.

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Camille H.

Came here on a whim, was not disappointed! I got the lime cream and raspberry gelato and it was so good. There were a good assortment of flavors to choose from. Service was quick and the employee was friendly. Cute gelato shop in downtown, walking distance to a lot of different things.

Gelato. Smallest size and overflowing portion
Anjanette M.

Deeeelicious! We tried brownies and coffee and Mayan chocolate. Both were so good and the portion size is very generous. We will be back. Great service too!

Allan A.

The counter person was extremely patience. So many people got 2 and 3 samples. They had coffee chip oat milk Gelato. Refreshing and tasty.

Gelato goodness
Joe N.

I got off the streetcar, walked down the street, and glimpsed this gelato shop. Now, gelato wasn't on my agenda for the day, but I couldn't resist. So my wife and I walked in and were instantly delighted by the sight of gelato and fun decor. The service was amazing. After trying a majority of the flavors, we settled on two--basically a combo of brownie and caramel goodness. It was incredible. Some of the best gelato I've had in the US. I'm so glad we stopped, and we will definitely be returning.

Kids size, matcha and Mayan chocolate
Shelby E.

I've walked past many times and when I saw their LONG list of dairy free options, I had to stop in. Sampled the matcha and was hooked! Got it paired with the Mayan Chocolate. The staff was incredibly friendly and bubbly. It was very clean and if I had time, I would have hung out a while. Will definitely come again!

Jessica L.

The gelato at Bonata Gelato is delicious. The staff lets you sample different flavors before you purchase. The taste is delicate and creamy (little to no ice crystals). There are not many unique flavors, but the few "standard" ones that I tried were well done. I ended up getting the orange blossom and poppy seed, which was very bright and had no acidity. A small container actually holds a lot of volume; they really packed it in! There is a large, indoor, casual sitting area at Bonata, which I love at ice cream places. The prices are a bit on the higher side, but not much different from other local ice cream places.

Hersh A.

I came across this gelato shop through an online post stating that a famous Bend, OR, gelato establishment had opened a new Portland outpost. So while visiting Portland, I decided to check it out. It was worth the stop. They offer a good variety of flavors and the pricing is very reasonable. I tried their Lime Cream & Raspberry and Orange Blossom & Poppy Seed flavors. Both were unique in taste and had a good flavor profile. The lime cream was tart and the orange blossom was smooth and subtle in taste. Both were creamy. I got a small cup which came with two flavors and they loaded it up. Check out this gelato shop when in Portland and in Bend.

Coffee and chocolate gelato
Roger M.

Chilled silky smooth so creamy so delicious Bonto gelato. New in the Pearl District across from Armory theater and down the street from a bunch of eateries to scoop up a creamy gelato dessert, after lunch or dinner. Many flavors to choose. And great convivial space inside to spread out, kickback, meet up, scoop up and lick up lip smacking creamy gelato whipped up from Bend Oregon dairy. Love the Mayan coconut, spicy chocolate and coffee!

Josh L.

Really excited to see Bonta now in Portland! We had been numerous times out in Bend and finally got the chance to check out their new location. It's actually quite spacious inside and they've done a nice job designing everything. The gelato itself is great and they are generous with the portions which I appreciated. Went with the cookies and cream and strawberry. Will definitely be back more once the warmer months roll around. Our scooper was very nice and offered us numerous samples which is always helpful. Thankful to have another ice cream spot in the area now that Ben and Jerry's is gone.

Ploy N.

A new gelato spot from Bend! Space is big and open. They got a few fun flavors to choose from, some were a miss though. But the ones that are not are the Straccaitella, Orange Cream, and Strawberry! Some of the better gelatos I've had around here. Will definitely be back for more.

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Stacy A.

Phenomenally flavorful gelato! Every bite has an interesting flavor profile. My favorites are the the salted chocolate, salted vanilla and Marionberry Sorbetto. There are 2 different chocolate flavors here with very different flavor profiles. So if you'd like a more rich and classic profile, I'd go with Salted Chocolate. Mayan chocolate has a spicy aftertaste. The atmosphere is modern with clean lines, yet it still feels warm with mural art in the background. There's ample seating space. It's a great place to bring a date, friends or solo. Fantastic counter service.

Charlie T.

A newer gelato place that opened up in the Pearl area. They took over the old Cosmic Bliss location. I really enjoyed their flavors and have been there twice now. Some of my favorite flavors are their roasted strawberry, brownie + coffee, and peanut butter +fudge. The gelato is very smooth and easy to enjoy. I was told that they will rotate with some seasonal flavors.

Salted chocolate and roasted strawberry

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Reviews are largely positive. People praise the creamy, flavorful gelato, enjoy the variety of flavors, and appreciate the friendly, helpful staff. The shop is also clean and spacious.

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WILD delicious. i love the seasonal flavors of this place so much. the inside looks exactly the same as it did when it was cosmic bliss.

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Delicious! I had the Peanut Butter and Fudge and the Salted Vanilla! Highly recommend!

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“There were many other flavors that we tried such as the brownie and coffee, Mayan chocolate, salted vanilla, matcha, etc.”

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It's the end of July and a stack of April's issue of Portland Monthly's still in the window, so I…read morekind of figured they were closed. I just hoped that wasn't the case. Change comes for us all, and just because I can remember a time when Esparza's still made chile rellenos on the corner of Ankeny, Tapalaya served up nachos etouffee, Montelupo was a dive bar without a name (some called it Red Flag), Fonda Rosa was the lone margarita place, and the only pizza shop handing out slices was a Pizzacato next to Starbucks that was never open after Chopsticks karaoke, that doesn't mean it all had to stay that way. But I was convinced the families would keep Staccato Gelato around forever. Personally, I loved having a place to come after a movie or dinner where I could pair scoops (was really liking a stracciatella/pistachio combo, with birthday cake/cookies and cream a close second), get an espresso without waiting in line (even City State backs up a bit), or sample the most underrated little donut in town--the star of the coffee beer & donut festival each February. But this one wasn't about me. This was about the families who came here after school or events and made the place feel like its own corner of the neighborhood. It was groups of parents who had a place to corral kids for a bit, packs of pre-teens and teenagers learning to navigate neighborhood stores... and a ton of people running into each other when they were back from various trips during spring, summer, and holiday break. It was a lovely little community, and I'm sure losing that had to hurt. I thank the owners for giving this corner of Portland a decent third place to call its own. We'll get coffee and gelato again, but you gave people a cozy little home that's going to be hard to replicate.

As much as I like their gelato they are so darn unpredictable when it comes to openings. This week…read morealone I stopped by twice to get some icecream and both time they have been closed and no sign even let you know when they have open. They should be open according to yelp from noon to 10pm, I was here yesterday at 2pm and today at 3pm. Closed! And that is also stupid since the fifty licks store just a couple blocks down closed for good. Means if they are smart with advertising they could get those customer. Well for that you would need a reliable time frame to be open so that even regular customer not scrapping their nose on your windows. Disappointed so much I'll take two stars off from my regular five star rating for them.

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My friend and I spent a little time trying to decide what we wanted for dessert on our first night…read morein Portland, and we finally landed on Miss Oz. Croffles and ice cream?! Baby, I wanted PARTS. We got there about 45 minutes before closing, and I really appreciated the staff going above and beyond for me. When I explained that this would be my only chance to try a croffle during my visit, they went to the back and were able to grab one for me. They absolutely did not have to do that, especially so close to closing, and I genuinely appreciated it! And I'm so glad they did because the Cookies & Cream Croffle with a scoop of Cookies & Cream ice cream on the side was the perfect sweet treat to end the night. The croffle was delicious, the ice cream was great, and the whole combination hit the spot. Miss Oz is such a cute, quality little dessert shop. Definitely make this a stop during your trip to Portland if you're looking for something sweet and a little different from the average ice cream shop.

We stopped in here on a completely unplanned "Let's get ice cream" mission. We were attended to…read moreimmediately because the place was empty. The vibe appears to be one of modern appearances, with old-school "ice cream parlor" ambiance (50s and 60s music is what is played, and I appreciate this). Variety of flavors is wide, and there are fresh cookies available. Prices are on the high side (location, though), the interior is very clean, and staff is very friendly and helpful. The cookies were disappointing, but not bad. Ice cream was on the better side of average, but is nothing groundbreaking. I definitely recommend stopping in for a fun experience if you're in the neighborhood.

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