It really upsets me to have to write this review because this is a place my family and I had visited frequently. After visiting tonight I don't believe I will ever return. The carelessness in covid safety shocked me. I was one of 7 people in this tiny shop and the only people wearing a mask were the girl serving the gelato and myself. At least three people walked about of the back without a mask on and despite the sign on the door the other customers inside were not wearing a mask and it was clear no one was going to ask them to do so. I was so uncomfortable with the situation I walked out. In your own personal life I support you to make whatever choice is best for you but to see this business who serves the public be so blatantly irresponsible was disappointing. read more

Ask for Tony, unassuming little man who is full of life and is part of the experience. The best dessert place on Long Island that I have been to. It's a small shop but you feel like a kid. Gelato are amazing and always a new flavor to try. We love you Tony, we will be back from Texas. read more

Caffe Italia - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Deer Park, New York

Amazing place and delicious gelato. They have 10 flavors to choose from. The coffee is delicious as well. If you want some authentic Italian products, they sell it all here! read more

to be honest, after coming here I've had gelato on my mind ever since. an adorable little authentic gelato spot right in the heart of my town, what could be better! staff was warm & friendly and spoke Italian which really added to the authenticity. the whole experience felt quite charming. me and my husband sat at a small little table along the wall. I could see this being a good spot to grab one of their many warm beverages and catch up with a friend. ( who needs Starbucks when you could support a small/local business ) I really hope it continues to do well. bc every so often I have the urge to indulge & this just became my new go-to spot :) read more

Caffe Italia - heavenly ! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Deer Park, New York

I decided to stop by during this heatwave we're experiencing in NY. I must say the reviews are on point. At first I thought it was a pizza place, but once you walk in the gelato grabs your attention immediately. The hostess was very pleasant; she took the time to educate me on why nutella is such a big rave in the Italian community (see how we can learn from each other if we just take the time to converse...that's another topic). I had the banana nutella swirl on a waffle cone and it was delicious. It was so good that I consumed it before I could take a pic LOL. The difference between real gelato and ice cream is noticeable at this place. I was offered a tasting of other flavors, but I politely turned it down because I new I would spend more than I had planned :-) I will definitely return to try other flavors. read more

I'm convinced this is the best gelato you can get in the United States. I've been to Italy a few times and this stuff is real and amazing. I always get the hazelnut or the chocolate, but you can sample the flavors before you buy. The coffee is also amazing. Definitely definitely recommend. read more

Amazing! So glad they opened up on Deer Park Avenue, high visibility for this A+ establishment! The gelato was delicious, fresh & silky and the service was stellar! Best of luck to Caffe Italia, we will be back for sure! read more

Caffe Italia - Yummy Baci Gelato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Deer Park, New York

Great service, the coffee is amazing and they have great flavors for the gelato. I tried one sample of the hazelnut and it was sooo yummi. Will be back !! read more

Caffe Italia - Great coffee, didnt try the gelato this time but the flavors look delicious!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Deer Park, New York

What a unique idea to open an authentic Italian gelato / pastry coffee shop centrally located in a town that has been primarily Italian for 60 plus years. DOE!!! Why the he'll didn't I think of it. This place could be plopped in the middle of little Italy and people would flock to it. Not that there is much of little Italy left. Got there around 8:00 after a great dinner just down the street. Very small place a few tables along one wall and 2 small tables outside. 3 of us ordered coffee and gilatos and grabbed one of the outdoor tables. By the time we got half way through the line was literally out the door. Tried to take a picture but battery in my phone died as I hit the button. Many Italian speaking people, it reminded me of my aunt Sarah's kitchen when our big family was over for dinner. Don't know what to say except GO!!!!! read more

Love this little gem on Deer Park ave. Delicious homemade gelato! Prices are so reasonable.. Service is always nice and with a smile. So many varieties of gelato or other Italian goodies. A must try and I can promise you'll be coming back for more! read more

Caffe Italia - Delicious 3 scoops of gelato with the cutest cookie! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Deer Park, New York

Besides the customer service being great this place has some awesome flavors in Gelatos and the cappuccino for get about it delicious what more can you say! read more

I wanted to update my original review! I have had the pannini lunch special, $7.99 for a sandwich with chips. Nice deal. The focaccia bread is crunchy and they also have a ciabatta bread too. I love the turkey or chicken, and I always add tomatoes, arugula with balsamic, roasted peppers, a basil pesto spread, and broccoli rabe. You can get other meats as well as fresh mozzarella or provolone. The sandwich was buonisimo! Veramente autentico! read more

Caffe Italia - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Deer Park, New York

Good espresso and green tea. The strawberry gelato was good. Simple store front, small seating area. A good spot for a cup. Would recommend. read more

Caffe Italia - Mini cakes and pastries, rolls - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Deer Park, New York

Best coffee and gelato I had in years !!!! Great customer service .. always a great experience

I can not say enough great things about Caffe Italia. BEST. WAFFLES. A.N.Y.W.H.E.R.E!!! They were made to order and definitely well worth the wait. The delicious, creamy, gelato is just an added bonus. They also have cannolis, snacks, gelato shakes, beverages, and even bread. read more

Caffe Italia - Fresh waffles with nutella and gelato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Deer Park, New York

Stopped here gelato gelato and an iced coffee on a warm day, and it really hit the spot. Really a nice place to stop and have a sweet treat, and friendly service as well! I will definitely be back! read more

Lugi from Bari: My famiglia immigrated from Italy in 1936. Believe me when I tell you that Caffe Italia is an authentic Italian establishment. The pastries (my favorites are the cannoli and sfogliatella) are simply perfetto. The espresso/cappuccino are as good as you will get here in the US. IF you like gelato, then you are in for a real treat for it is by far the best tasting you will find on this side of 'the pond'. The staff is fantastic and, as far as I know, ALL have been vaccinated (so you don't have to worry about any silly masks). I give Caffe Italia TWO Italian Thumbs Up! Caffe Italia is truly La Dolce Vita! read more

My new fav ice cream shop! Such a gem. Highly recommend getting the gianduia flavor if you like chocolate/hazelnut.

Just moved to the area and Glad I found a great local coffee shop that I can frequent. The coffee is fresh, and the gelato is great and they have a nice variety of flavors. Lots of pastries and and a few dessert dishes as well, will be back to try more. read more

Been to this place many a time for gelato. Amazing. Simple delicious. It's a beautiful little shop ran by the owner himself and it's great to see it do so well when a concept like this usually doesn't. Flavors are always varied but my favorite is always the cappuccino! I also LOVE how they sell the glass Coke and Sprite! read more

This is such a cute cafe that is much better to go to for coffee than Starbucks. Their gelato is also to die for, with new flavors always being made. The best part is that they let you try their flavors for free, so you can figure out if you like it or not before choosing! It's my go to spot for a sweet treat. read more

I have been here a few times and honestly I think it gets better every time! They always have new, different flavors to try, in addition to their regular flavors. It is the freshest gelato ever! They will give you free samples of any flavor you want to try and the staff is always super friendly! Every time I've gone, the staff always checks up to see how I liked the gelato, or just will come over and chit chat. They have coffee and pastries as well, which I've never tried, but I imagine they are delicious as well. The prices are great, and the amount of gelato you get is just right. I would definitely recommend the pistachio, Nutella, or rainbow cookie gelato-if you go on a day when they have rainbow cookie, make sure you jump on it because it's not always there, but it is delicious! read more

Gelato is awesome. Made fresh every day and they also have special flavors. They make coffee, cappuccino, lattes and have some pastries and bread around. Definitely worth a try. read more

all you can really say is WOW! the gelato is insane and the cannolis are probably the best i've ever had! they fill them fresh! this is heaven read more

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Freshly stuffed cannoli, cappuccino, and great service. Will definitely be coming back.

Excellent gelato! My wife who is from Italy also approves. Pistachio was delicious. Look forward to coming back.

This is a little gem that opened up ! The gelato is fresh, silky , tasty and smooth .. Some of the freshest you will find on the island . Our favorite being the stracitella and cookies and cream . The best part is Tony he makes your visit nostalgic ! It's a weekly treat for us even if it's just to say hi to Tony .. And the pastries are fresh too ! Enjoy go give it s try ! read more

Nice local Italian cafe! Great gelato and espresso. Excellent service and very clean.

Warm and cozy little shop. Great food and lovely staff. Will be back soon! Oh, try the toasted marshmallow latte with a little chocolate. Trust me :) read more

Great gelato but today I decided to try the iced coffee...they blessed me. Best iced coffee ever

If you are out on Long Island on a summer day don't go to Dunkin Donuts for ice cream go to cafe Italia!! All of their gelato is made fresh and so is their pastries. The place is small but, don't let that fool you. I had a small gelato cannoli was the first scoop and the second scoop was Nutella. Now I'm not a huge fan of Nutella but when I sampled it (and yes they let you try any flavor for free) it was amazing. Shoutout to Tony which was owner. I will definitely be going to this place again instead of Dunkin Donuts. read more

Let me start by saying the customer service is on point. So friendly, my friend and I felt sooo welcomed. I got to sample what felt like half the gelato, and it was delicious! I feel like I have my new go to spot for a nice study session and snack. I encourage everyone to give this small business a chance read more

Went here for the first time this past weekend. Absolutely blown away. The gelato is amazing. I've never had gelato like this. I had the amaretto cookie , my boyfriend had the cherry and our uncle had espresso. Absolutely amazing. The owner and his granddaughter are so sweet. Deff will be coming back ! read more

awesome place, makes me feel like I'm back in my home town in Italy! Everyone is so nice, great gelato!!!

I had a very bad experience here. The customer service was horrible. I have Aspergers, and as such, it is often difficult for me to make decisions without having all of the details, asking lots of questions, or in this case, tasting the flavors of gilato that I was unsure about. I had never been here before and my friends and I decided to try it out. I asked to try a flavor. Then after a few seconds of thinking about the texture and flavor, I didn't like it, so I asked to try another. The man behind the counter got frustrated and when handing me the second tasting spoon with the flavor I asked to try, he said in a nasty tone, that it was all I could try, "otherwise I'd be there all day". I was instantly upset, but I tried to make a decision anyway. I just couldn't make one though because I didn't know what they would taste like, since not all flavors taste like their labels say, and I didn't want to waste my money if I didn't like it. I was stuck in a logic loop and couldn't figure out what to do. On one hand, I could have decided not to have any gilato, but my friends had some and I didn't want to be the odd one out. But if I got a flavor I didn't like, I'd be upset and I'd ruin the mood for the others. I didn't know what to do so finally I asked why I couldn't have a taste of 2 other flavors I wanted to try, and the man got upset again and said "he has a business to run", to which I replied I don't understand why it would be so bad to allow me to try them if I'm going to buy a few scoops anyway, just as my friends already had. Wouldn't it make sense to allow the customer to be happy with their experience here? The man got even more upset and was going on about how long I was taking to make a decision. He was very rude and impatient. I didn't know what to do at the time and was frozen in place just staring back and forth at the flavors trying to imagine the texture and taste of each, all while trying to decide on whether or not to just leave. I was now visibly upset, on the verge of tears, and starting to stim/twitch and making faces as I was so frustrated and anxious. My friends intervened and decided we should just go and find another place for me to get gilato. They understood what was happening with me. Even though the other people were just looking at me like I was crazy. But I don't understand why people have to be so rude and obnoxious. There was no one waiting behind me and the place was empty except for 2 people enjoying their cones in the corner. None of this would have happened if the man was pleasant and accommodating with my request to try the flavors,and he would have had another purchase made and a happy customer. I will not be going back. read more

Look no further! If you've been roaming around Long Island for a good gelato as much as I did in quest of an authentic gelato, this is your place, hands down. The flavors are incredibly real, and the texture is on par with the best gelato I've had in Italy. The owner explained to me that he imports a lot of his ingredients directly from Italy, like the pistachios, whose taste really is out of this world. This place is a 30 min drive from where I live, but I'll drive there everyday for their gelato! read more

Most authentic gelato you will find on Long Island! The perfect place to stop for a cafe, cappuccino, gelato or pastry. The staff is helpful and extremely friendly as well as the owner. All of their gelato is made right in the back so fresh that you can taste it! I will definitely be back here very soon. read more

Quaint place. Staff was polite. Gelato very good. Owner is rude and not customer friendly. Keep him away from interacting with customers. He is Flat out racist and offensive. read more

Fantastic delicious adorable clean !! The girls are so sweet that work there Definitely a treat for my family when we need a place to go. read more

I love their gelato. Everytime I go. Here they have a new flavor and always delicious.