Ciao Cafe. You make delicious cafe lattes and have a wide array of lipsmackingly good pastries! What's not to like? My favourite is the pistachio creme filled croissants, followed closely by the strawberry and cream croissant. They have a wide array of sweet and (I suspect?) savoury bites for your morning breakfast or afternoon pick-me-ups. The decor is nothing to write home about, but it's nice to just sit on the stool, gaze out the window on to the busy streets, and sip your cuppa as you people-watch and munch down on a lovely pastry. read more

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Have wanted to try this place for a while as I follow them on Instagram and everything looks so good! It is a cute cafe right in Downtown Delaware and offers some seating inside. They have house made gelatos, pastries, paninis, many drinks, and more. The girl at the counter was super sweet and answered all my questions and made some recommendations when I asked. We went with an iced sweet mocha, which was pretty good. They also sell pumpkin spice lattes and can basically make anything that's not on the menu either to your liking, which is great. I thought it was great that they offer cappuccinos, etc. Italian style. For food, we tried the cookies and cream gelato (small for $5.50, a bit pricey IMO), veggie panini ($10, totally shareable among two, best served after panini press), strawberry marscapone croissant ($6.50), custard filled donut (bombolino, found it to be extremely dry and custard was dried out too, did not finish), and tiramisu (small for $5, made in house, a staff favorite). I appreciated that they make their gelatos, there were several flavors to choose from and you can try before committing. I wanted a meat panini, but all the meat ones had pork in them, so opted for the veggie one, which was great flavor with the cheeses and pesto. The bombolino donut was a fail and the least liked item, I would not get it again. Perhaps, it was an older batch item? The tiramisu was great! I would head over for a sweet treat when nearby again. read more

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Walked in and immediately knew we were no welcomed , not just by the locals which I'm use to but the guy behind the counter. He did not greet us and when I placed my order he was rude. read more

Ciao Cafe is my go to when I want something sweet. Their Gelato is amazing. They will always have their standard flavors but do bring in seasonal flavors as well. The pastries are also my go to. I like the long John's. Staff is friendly and passionate about their customers. read more

Absolutely recommend! Pastries and coffee were excellent, and the atmosphere was awesome!

The gelato was delicious! A stop on a road trip. We had been once before and sought out coming back. Was sad when yelp said closed on Mondays but so happy to when we walked by after lunch and saw it was open! Service was fast and friendly. Cute indoor or outdoor seating. Next time will try the crepes. read more

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Pros: Great location in downtown Delaware - very walkable Friendly, knowledgeable staff Fun decor Fantastic homemade gelato You can get a couple of different flavors Gelato is creamy and delicious They also have hot coffee, iced mocha and teas, and espresso Cons: There were only about 10 flavors of gelato or so. I was hoping for a coffee flavor, but they didn't have anything. Prices are a bit high - small $5.50, medium $7.50, large $9, but worth it since they make the gelato in-house Pro tip: Stop in after dinner in downtown Delaware. They have cannoli and baklava too if you don't want a gelato. read more

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Always great service from the owners. Best gelato! Tonight I loved their support for Ukraine with their special flavor! Only unfortunate thing has been the discontinuation of the 8 sisters bakery products. 8 Sisters can no longer do wholesale so they had to switch to der dutchman which honestly just isn't as good. Threw away my blueberry fritter tonight which I never do. Hope they find a replacement soon. read more

Ciao Cafe - Ukraine Freedom gelato. - Gelato Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

So good! Perfect little cafe on the corner! Great portions and good prices! Great quick stop with the family after walking around Delaware. Workers are all super friendly! read more

I think this place is known for their gelato and coffee but I needed a quick lunch and saw the sign for "panini" - it was so good! Like, I realize this is just a sandwich but it really did taste like every ingredient was freshly made, like it does in Italy! They are cold in the case and then they toast it in their press and I did not expect so much flavor. Yum! read more

Ciao Cafe - Basil pesto Italian panini - Gelato Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

The people that work here are just the best. They are always so friendly and welcoming. They are also generous about letting you sample gelato flavors before you make your choice. In addition to gelato, they have macarons, cake pops, pastries, coffee drinks, and crepes. It also looks like you can order custom cakes? Basically, a perfect stop for an after dinner treat! read more

Ciao cafe is on the corner of N Sandusky and William street in Deleware. Quiche spinach & Fetta was amazing. Loved the white mocha also. They have gelatos, warm and cold drinks, muffins and macaroons. Outdoor and indoor seating. I would highly recommend Ciao Cafe. read more

Ciao Cafe - White mocha - Gelato Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

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Ciao Cafe has really good gelato and sorbet. It might be the best ice cream in Delaware. They aren't usually busy though. It usually only has you or a couple of other people in it. The staff is helpful in choosing a selection. It has a good selection of flavors. A few change all the time. There's a few sorbettos and these are vegan. I had the wild berry. It's about $6 for a cup. This is a moderate price considering quality. It was a pretty long lasting conversation. They don't pay enough for anyone good to work here. I could get something from here again. It has good vegan options. The sorbettos usually comes in several vegan flavors for you. read more

Ciao Cafe - Wild Berry Sorbet - Gelato Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

Right downtown delaware is the Ciao café! They offer delicious Gelato, coffee and baked goods. My personal favorite are their nutella crêpes! The staff is nice, and put a lot of effort in their work. Their coffee is also delicious. read more

Ciao Cafe - Nutella crêpe with strawberries - Gelato Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

We stopped in for some goodies and found that this is the cutest little cafe! It's very welcoming and the staff was absolutely wonderful - so friendly and helpful! We were immediately drawn by the case of gelato facing the entrance and eagerly perused all of the options. You can get more than one flavor per cup, and we ended up with chocolate and mint chocolate chip. It comes with a cute little wafer cookie that says Ciao too! Very nice touch. There is also a case full of delectable looking baked goods - cookies, pastries, and the like, from which we selected a baklava. There's a case of sandwiches and also a place to order crepes - the nutella one sounded amazing and it is on the to-try list for the future. We would love to go back for a return visit! read more

What a fun addition to downtown Delaware! We went on Friday night to get gelato after dinner and it was delicious. They had tons of choices and the staff let us sample as many as we liked. We got gelato but I think this place offers tons more like baked goods, coffee, drinks, an overall good assortment of items. It is slightly pricey for ice cream, but keep in mind this is a richer, most delightful experience then just your regular ice cream place. The medium was $6 and the small was $4.50. It would be a great place to sit down with friends or go and get some work done here by yourself! read more

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Wow! The taste is fantastic! This IS the best after dinner treat spot you'll probably find. Decent variety of flavors of Gelato, as well as other baked treats, too. Gourmet coffees are available also. Service was EXTREMELY friendly. They offer free sample tastes as well, in case you can't make a decision. They have a small dine in area, & a table or two outdoors. Prices are a little expensive on the gelato, but the rest is reasonably priced. If you're in this area, stop for a treat. You won't be disappointed! read more

I ordered the gelato and blueberry fritter. The customer service is great and there are a good variety of gelato, except there were no choices that included nuts.....my favorite flavors such as butter pecan or praline. The baked goods are all about $2.....and they are all ginormous and very tasty. I will definitely return. read more

Wonderful place, But In this case it pains us to say this fantastic cafe/coffee was tarnished by one staff. Did not catch their name, but they had purple dreads. Go here , you will not be disappointed, if you can avoid one staff member, who never heard of a cortado, vehemently insisted within 7 years no one has ever ordered such a thing and whipped cream absolutely must go on an affogato, despite our objections. read more

This place is hit or miss. We go here a lot and the quality of the baked goods changes often. At times everything is fresh and original then next time it seems the baked goods are old and thawed out frozen goods. They seem to have a turn over in help. Still worth a try. The coffees and teas are great. Wait time depends on how many people are working. read more

No better place to come for friendly service and homemade gelato and donuts!!! And made from scratch crepes!!! Coffee and espresso also !!! If you are in Delaware Ohio this is a must visit place!!!! If for nothing else just to say Hi!! read more

Ciao Cafe - Crepes! This one has Nutella and strawberry jelly donut with cream cheese icing in it!!! Yummy - Gelato Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

I went in to get a smoothie but the were out of most of the smoothie ingredients... So, I settled for the mixed berries (no bananas) option and it wasn't too bad... A little "liquidy" maybe but it tasted great. She made it from scratch, all fresh fruit. Service was great... I wish I liked custard because that looked amazing. read more

The lady working was extremely rude, not friendly at all. Not sure if she was having a bad day or not. Not somewhere I'd go again as it wasn't a pleasant experience. read more

Ciao Cafe used to be Homeslices Bakery in Delaware. I stopped in to see if they still carry 8 Sisters donuts, and was excited to see that even though the name changed they didn't stop carrying 8 Sisters! They offer gelato, coffee, donuts, and other tasty Italian treats. I can't wait to try their gelato, it looked amazing. read more

Caio boasts a roster of some of the most delectably creamy treats I have ever had the pleasure of eating. From the warm cinnamon hinted in the unicorn poop, to the perfect blend of sweet and tart of amarena (a cherry for those of us who don't like cherry). read more

First time trying this awesome bakery! We tried the cannolis and a brownie and it was sooo good! The man that was working was extremely friendly and made it a great experience. Will definitely be back! read more

Ciao Cafe - a hand holding a chocolate covered donut - Gelato Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

My wife and I stopped here during the big Delaware Car Show on Saturday, and we had a great experience. I have been to Ciao Cafe several times, both with my wife and alone on the bike, and everything was always top notch. I've had several flavors of their gelato and they are all very tasty. This time I had a sweet cream with dark chocolate bits (sorry, I don't recall the proper Italian name for it), and my wife had the fantastic birthday cake gelato with season-correct Halloween sprinkles. So good! In the past we have also had some of there doughnuts, and I once had a warm puff pastry with spinach and feta and a cup of tea before starting a long morning ride heading north. This place is cozy, and the staff are very friendly. They have decent sidewalk seating as well as lots of seats inside. Gelato portions range from kid-friendly small to big and ridiculous. Definitely a solid 5. read more

This was called the "Mean Bean" when I was in college, and it's in such a great spot for university students, residents, and passers-through. I visited last fall and had a nice chat with the owner over some good strong coffee. I was in again last weekend and had friendly service and good coffee. The owners are right there pulling coffee alongside their employees and the gelato looked great! read more

The staff is wonderful and the food is beyond amazing!!! 12/5 stars recommend The home made food is a rollercoaster of enjoyment for your tastebuds read more

We love the Ciao Cafe! We've been here twice and both times every staff member was incredibly nice and friendly. We tried the gelato the first time we visited and it was so good, especially the pistachio. We visited last week after First Friday and tried the cannolis, Buckeyes and baklava. All of them were so fresh and so good. The Buckeyes are massive and super tasty! They had fritters that were huge and looked really good, so we will have to try those next time. Make sure you stop in whenever you're visiting Delaware; you won't be disappointed! read more

Never coming back. Service was rude.. very openly talked about customers and not quietly. Crepe was below mediocre. Honestly wanted to like this place but can't find a redeeming factor. read more

This morning after mass at St. Mary I stopped in for a quick cup of coffee and boy am I happy I did! I had an opportunity to meet Tani (one of the owners) who welcomed and thanked me for coming in. A young lady working behind the counter (didn't catch her name) served me a great cup of their coffee and then offered for me to sample several varieties of house-made gelato that Eva makes fresh every day. I tried the salted caramel and it was fantastic! My wife and I decided to come back after dinner and each enjoyed a cup of gelato. She chose three different flavors in strawberry, lemon and mango...all of which she loved and will get again! I opted for a richer flavor combination with chocolate, salted caramel and a white sweet-cream type of gelato. I was equally as delighted with mine! We're looking forward to trying their sandwiches, wraps and pastries made fresh on future visits. Ciao Cafe is a great addition to downtown Delaware. We're glad they're here! Don't hesitate to stop in and enjoy all they have to offer! Looking forward to our next visit Ciao Cafe! read more

Skip the chains! This is the real deal. Authentic European craft goes into everything they do! Panna cotta to rival any found anywhere! Gelato done the authentic way! Delicious! The pastries are amazing and old school authentic! I drive three hours to eat here. It is worth it! read more

SO good. The gelato is always delicious! Strawberry, lemon, tiramisu, and amaretto are my favs. The affogatto is seriously amazing!! The owners are super friendly and they have a reward card, which is always fun! read more

Best espresso I've had this side of the ocean. Smooth and creamy on top. Authentic gelato flavors (nocciola and pistachio in particular) and quality sorbetto. Lovely and kind owners who know how to make a true espresso and great gelato. read more

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The best gelato around! My daughter prefers this over any ice cream in the area. It's great that the flavors are always changing and the gelato is made fresh and looks beautiful!!! read more

If you're looking for a relaxed setting with an open view of the town. And that subtle home baked feeling of a nice relaxed breakfast or brunch, with a nice cup of coffee you'll find it here. read more

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These guys know their gelato and coffee. This is as close as you will get to Italy without leaving central Ohio. Gelato is pretty much like the gelato I had in Rome, chocolate is just amazing! Their espresso is just as good, starbucks doesn't even come close. Their customer service is top notch. I will definitely be coming back.....a lot! read more

OK - this was a tough one, but they did a heck of a job! One of our teachers from Sicilia complains about gelato not only in the US but also in northern Italy. It seems that pistacchio is difficult to make outside if the island. Nevertheless for her baby shower we asked Eva to make a gelato cake with a layer of pistacchio and a layer of frutti di bosco. It was absolutely wonderful! The Siciliana swore that she was home again. Real flavor, perfect texture, and no artificial green color. I will post a photo of the masterpiece. read more

Fantastic pastries, drinks and sandwiches. It's no wonder why there's always customers in this place. The service has always been great too. Those Paninis are delicious! read more