What a cute gelato shop! I couldn't get over the extensive menu. I selected a scoop of ooey gooey and it was to die for... smooth, creamy and rich. The crumbled shortbread in the gelato I adds a perfect contrast. All the flavors are handmade in the Italian method. Staff were knowledgeable about the menu and described several flavors for me. On street parking is extremely limited, but well worth it! read more

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Stopped by here on the way to Cincinnati Shakespeare Company for a quick dessert. I grabbed a small bowl of half Italian Stallion and half Gooey Buttercake. My wife did half miso caramel and half espresso? Some coffee flavor. The Italian Stallion was made with ricotta cheese, which was what drew me to it, but honestly I didn't feel the ice cream itself had much unique flavor to it. The cherry pieces and chocolate waffle cone bits were decent. The Gooey Buttercake though, with cream cheese Gelato, was delicious. I can't say I was a fan of either flavor my wife chose--bitter, salty, umami flavors were interesting choices for dessert--but she seemed to enjoy them. read more

Who doesn't love a good frozen treat? For those of you who were question what the difference between us ce cream and gelato like I was.... Here's a little of what I learned. Gelato is served at a warmer temperature than ice cream, it's more dense since it churned slower and is made with most of the same ingredients as ice cream but different ratios. Dojo Gelato is on a corner and you will need to park on the street. Is a cute little place with a walk up window. I did not get to try the Yelp Event Freshman 15 since it's made with peanut butter ice cream but I did get a scoop of the cow apocalypse. It was absolutely scrumptious. I washed it all down with a honey cinnamon latte. So good! read more

Dojo Gelato - a cup of ice cream and a cup of ice cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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OMGoodness!!! I LOVE this place. Today I had a scoop of the newly added Peanut Butter and Oreo Gelato. Super yum! It was peanut butter heaven. I have been a huge fan of Dojo since they first opened at the Findlay Market. I found their Blue Rock location to also be convenient and family-friendly. Plus there's plenty of seating and on-street parking. It's a really cool space. read more

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Just located on the corner of Blue Rock Road and Colrain Avenue, you can't miss this opportunity to experience the best gelato!!! Such a whimsical place that creates a fun atmosphere and what makes this place special are those inside keeping this place happening!! Love the seasonal flavor line up! Best part they allow a little sample so you can decide whether or not you'd like to be adventurous and go for something mind blowing, or simply resort to the usual. I had the ambition to sample a couple that were well a little peculiar. I sample the Strawberry Jalapeño and the....wait for it....Olive Oil gelato! Crazy right?? No! It's ingenious! I actually enjoyed both flavors. The strawberry Jalapeño had a strong strawberry flavor and then it's like, Jalapeño just became strawberries best friend! The two marry together so well it was a pleasurable surprise! The olive oil gelato was quite fun too!! So as it hit my tongue I'm searching and searching for that distinct Olive oil flavor, all while I'm tasting more like vanilla then suddenly at the very end it was like BANG, there you are Olive oil! That was amazingly delicious! Be adventurous! Give this place a go!!! I'll be back to try more of the seasonal flavors! read more

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Can strawberries and jalapeños coincide in gelato and be absolutely everything you didn't know you wanted it to be? Did you ever want captain crunch in gelato form? Can salted caramel somehow be enhanced? Dojo Gelato makes all these dreams happen. I've loved them from the moment I tried them at a food truck in 2011 and I will continue to love them with an everlasting love. Dojo Gelato forever! read more

Dojo Gelato - The shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Domo arigato DOJO GELATO! A great place to visit to cool off for a summertime treat! Their patio area has lightweight aluminum chairs and striped table umbrellas surrounded by a sleek black iron fence. They touched it up with some beautiful flower box planters and other additional foliage. The staff is friendly and helpful when it comes to allergies and can provide suggestions on substitutions they have to offer. Hannah helped my brother come up with something that his son was able to have with all his allergies. She displayed confidence and assurance that put my brother at ease (as you can imagine as a parent and protecting your child from having any sort of allergic reaction). I ordered their "Dirty Hippie" signature sundae (Vanilla gelato, blueberry granola, wildflower honey, whipped cream, candied ginger). I had to make some alterations due to allergen issues so I cannot speak to the authentic version of the sundae, but I can say that the Coconut Vanilla Gelato that I subbed it with was FANTASTIC!!! They have a unique variety of signature sundaes, plenty of toppings and beverage items as well! If you haven't tried them yet, make your way down to northside and grab some gelato this summer! read more

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Best gelato I've had. Creamy and fresh, simply the best. The northside location is super cute and I really enjoyed it. So many flavors and choices, my daughter was able to have vegan/dairy free options. Love love love this treat! read more

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This is such a fun Gelato shop. It has made excellent use of an odd space in a little corner of Northside. I love it when a business isn't afraid to get wild with their flavors and Dojo Gelato is no exception. At my most recent visit i tried several of their flavors. I sampled their: Strawberry Jalopeno - heavy on the strawberry and extremely mild on the pepper flavor. it has a light tingly aftertaste that is very enjoyable Gooey Butter Cake - somehow the butter cake pieces are still soft and goeey when you bite in--its drool worthy and my absolute favorite flavor there Blueberry Port - Super yummy. Unfortunately this flavor is wrapping up for the season so i advise you go ASAP to try it! Mango - Super light and creamy, very refreshing and summery They were all absolutely delicious And dont skimp on buying the waffle cone. They make them fresh in house and its on point! read more

I love this place. Do yourself a favor and grab the buttercake, brown eyed girl or vietnamese coffee! Also if you like espresso, try their affogato! Idy deliciousssss. read more

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Dojo Gelato has a newer location. It opened up a free standing shop in Northside. While the location isn't as happening as the Findlay Market one, it still has the great gelatos and sorbettos. It also has a nice patio area. The menu features a few different flavors than the first location. Here it has more room, allowing them to have a larger menu which makes it even harder to choose. It has many gelatos, all made fresh. They also always have several sorbettos, which are vegan. It has a nice seating area. The neighborhood is much quieter than the location in the Findlay Market. I had the double scoop of hot chocolate and strawberry sorbettos. It's about $5 for a bowl, but considering how large the scoop size is and the quality, this is fine. The service is pretty friendly here too. It has many tables in the seating area. Some of these don't have an umbrella, so that's a problem if it's hot or it's raining. The funny comments on the easel are must see if you go there. read more

Dojo Gelato - Hot Chocolate And Strawberry Sorbets - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This gelato is delicious! Over the summer they have Peach Cobbler which is some of the best peach ice cream/gelato in the city. And those chunks of cobbler in it are killer! Another must try is the San Pellegrino float: prickly pear San Pellegrino with lemon sorbet in it. So gooood!! The atmosphere is great, with a bunch of outdoor spaces out seating. read more

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Stumbled across this cute little desert place on my way out of Northside and couldn't help but stopping by. The glow and bright colors of the corner space are sure to draw anyone in. There is a generous parking lot just across the street dedicated for customers. It was hard to decide what to get, as everything looked so good! I finally gave in to my weakness for blueberry anything and chose the Blueberry Port gelato in a waffle cone. I really enjoyed the flavor. There is plenty of umbrella table seating if you want to enjoy there. Ask for samples if you are having a hard time deciding on flavor! read more

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Dojo Gelato is probably one of the cutest gelato shops in Cincinnati! I knew the moment I heard about the vegan options I knew it was for me. Even though I'm not vegan, having any option that is lactose free is amazing. I decided on getting a Pellegrino mixed with a mango ginger sorbet. It definitely was delicious, I wish I would have gotten a regular cone, just to have a good baseline. The lines can get a little crazy, and it can take a little bit of time to make some of the of the specialty items, but a cone or a dish would take less time. You get a ton of gelato for a very reasonable price. The outdoor seating area is large, is very well kept. I chose to walk around a little bit and see more of the neighborhood. This is a great addition to Northside, and a great way to end the night. read more

Dojo Gelato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Awesome little gelato and coffee parlor in north side. My wife and I split the Hunky Dory which was delicious - nice outdoor seating as well and a huge plus that it's dog friendly. read more

Dojo Gelato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The lovely Katie introduced me to this DoJo Gelato location today. Same great gelato as the Findley Market location, but excellent outdoor seating, with bistro lights. I want to go back in the evening now. I had the Apocalypse Cow. read more

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The best part about this gelato place - they have parking across the street! Place is very trendy looking and makes for a good instagram photo (especially at sunset). Got a scoop of the Vietnamese coffee and I love the coffee grounds in it! Very delicious scoop for $4. read more

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I tried the honky dore. I never get chocolate and wanted to try something different. I liked the dutch chocolate. It was rich but not overwhelming. The Spanish peanuts were a nice touch though I would prefer them chopped. I definitely would request a healthier serving of whip cream next time. I don't care for soaked cherries of any kind, but this one seemed fancy and I thought there was a chance. It was definitely different and soooo unexpectedly flavorful it overwhelmed my taste buds and had to take a trip out the car window. read more

I'm super excited to have this place in my neighborhood! I'm glad that awesome businesses are continuing to open and that Northside is really becoming a great place to hang out. This place isn't on the Main Street of Hamilton so you'll get to explore a book you might not have gone to before! While I can't say I was super into any of their scoopable gelato, I really enjoyed their blueberry soft serve! It was uber creamy and not over sweet. They always offer vanilla soft serve, this blueberry was seasonal and might not be available when you visit. I recommend topping whatever you get with some of their house-made hot fudge or caramel. And probably some sprinkles for a crunch of sweetness. read more

Dojo Gelato - One scoop of PB Oreo and one of Toffee with housemade hot fudge! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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This place is gonna be SERIOUSLY busy once the warmer weather hits!! My wife and I stopped by after dinner in Northside. Yeh, it was a bit chilly, but WHOA! This Gelato is Tremendous! Seriously! Graeter's had always been my first choice for ice cream, but, sorry guys, you just got bumped! We tried several different flavors, Hazelnut, Dutch chocolate, but the Rowdy Girl scout Killed it !! Belgian Chocolate gelato, thin mint girl scout cookies, black cocoa, Tart vanilla brown ale, and some kind of GREATNESS!! HA!! Yes! Good stuff! I had a single scoop of Hazelnut and a scoop of the aforementioned food of the gods! (Rowdy girl scout. Kind of getting the hint I think it was pretty good, huh?) And, they give you these tiny little spoons, the kind you sample with.....which is actually a great idea. If they gave you normal size spoons, I would've scarfed it down and not enjoyed it as much by having to eat it slower! Definitely going to be one of those places we bring friends when they visit Cincy! Sidenote: Dojo Gelato, get a few of those gas heaters for your tables. We would've enjoyed sitting out under the evening sky with a little bit of heat! Can't wait until next time and try one of the other flavors! read more

I've driven past Dojo Gelato in Northside numerous times on the way to and from work. I'd been anxiously awaiting their opening...then they opened, and it still took me forever + a day to finally make it over there. I've tried their food truck offerings before, and I was so happy to give them another try cuz' they were super tasty. My husband had a scoop of the special that day that I think featured Oreos and peanut butter, and I had the Elm & Elder Sundae. OMFG, this has all the things I love: sea salt caramel gelato, strawberry compote, marcona almonds, whipped cream, and amarena cherry. OK, I don't actually love almonds, but I decided to leave them on this sundae, and I didn't regret it. read more

Dojo Gelato - Scoop of the day and Elm & Elder Sundae - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Finally made it here! Their soft serve flavors this week included Cap'n Crunch so it was pretty much perfect timing on my part. All the gelato flavors looked wonderful as well (as always). The location is very walkable for most of Northside, plenty of street parking nearby and tons of places to lock up a bike. The patio is nicely fenced in with little tables and big umbrellas. They also pipe in music to the patio so it feels a little like an oasis from the hustle and bustle on the street on a hot day. read more

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This is a great place to go if you want to try a new ice cream flavor. I went with a double chocolate in a chocolate waffle cone. Friendly staff, great parking, great seating. read more

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I LOVE LOVE LOVE Dojo!! I mean who doesn't love gelato?! Quick service and convenient location, with a wonderful outdoor area to enjoy your gelato! It seemed to be pretty well known in the neighborhood, as lots of people kept coming every few minutes! Besides the fact that they have lots of flavors, they also offer smoothies/shakes, coffee and other fun refreshing items! Highly recommend! read more

After visiting the Dojo location at Findlay casually over the past few years, I'm excited to see them branch out into a full-size location, especially in Northside, one of the most interesting and booming neighborhoods in the city. I had the mixed peaches and cream soft serve gelato add sprinkles which was really good. They have a variety of mixes and toppings too. The Freshman 15 -- peanut butter gelato with Oreo pieces is on my list for next time. The affogato sounds super nice too... I wonder if there's an iced version for summer? Overall the price is a little higher than the same portion size of soft serve at a place like Putz's or Norwood Delite but it's still reasonably priced and gelato tastes better. One thing they could improve is to make how much gelato each size is clearer before you order (pictures of what a full cup at each size looks like would help). Looking forward to coming back for that Freshman 15. read more

Dojo Gelato - Peaches and cream swirl gelato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We love this place! We ordered two affogatos.The tahitian vanilla gelato is so creamy and perfect for the strong espresso.Very good quality and even tho we payed almost $6 per drink, the portion was generous.Really love the space and plenty of comfortable chairs and umbrellas. Great place! read more

Decided to try this place because they have vegan options. I got the Affagoto which has two scoops of gelato and expresso poured over it. I got the chocolate orange sorbet as my gelato. I must say it's pretty good but I'm not sure if I like the texture of it. I've had other vegan gelatos that had a much smoother texture. I still gave the place 5 stars because they have a lot of options for people and it's a cool place. read more

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Great gelato with interesting flavors and options. Nice outdoor seating? Good drink selection if you don't crave ice cream ( but you are missing out!). Parking is tricky - you might end up walking a couple of blocks if you drive here. But we'll with it. read more

Polite people... good choice of flavors... nice relaxing place to sit and enjoy your gelato

We finally made it to this adorable outside gelato venue. It has been open for a few months now. The outside patio is themed in orange along with their signature turquoise & lime green. Very fresh & modern. I've had the gelato at the Findlay market location & it is very authentic, so I knew what to expect. I was not disappointed. I ordered Vietnamese coffee & nutella flavors. Both were really creamy & good. They even had a water bowl for my dig I brought along. I can't wait to go back! read more

Soooo good! Welcome to the neighborhood gang!! I've never been to their mobile food truck, but had always heard good things. Now, Dojo Gelato has come to me! A permanent residence in Northside is so exciting. This summer is gonna rule! They have a rotation of gelato soft serve that you can get swirled. I order a small swirl (could definitely have handled the large though!) My flavors were Amaretto Cherry and Cream flavor. The Cherry was soooo dang good. Definitely recommend. Cost: $3.25 My friend ordered the Vietnamese Coffee Shake. I'm not much of coffee drinker, so no dice for me! Here is her take: The coffee flavor wasn't too over powering, which she liked. It was more a creamy coffee shake. Perfecto! Cost: $6 ish So definitely take a nice stroll over there. They have a great outdoor space to sit with the fam or your friends. read more

I can't actually cast a review of having experienced this business. I pass it everyday to and from work and am DEFINITELY going to check it out. I love that it's location is like an entry into the heart of Northside. I like that the layout of the outdoor space is not so scrunched together. It appears to have a very inviting and relaxing atmosphere. Great family spot. I am easily entertained so I often look for some unique comment or quote in the small standing easel. read more

Unplanned visit but well worth it. Tasty and super rich gelato. Not all tables had umbrellas and large dogs on patio were the reason for 4 stars rather than 5. Will definitely go back read more

Absolutely love this location! It brightens up the area so much. Blown away by the amount of options. My new favorite is the mango sorbetto stilleto : with pellegrino. Workers are nice and let you try any flavor. read more

Dojo Gelato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

this the best gelato ever! i went to another place right before coming here to get gelato and wasted 6.50 .... this place is amazing its good and worth every dime i spent....the gooey buttercake was amazing .... go try it you will not be disappointed read more

Excellent gelato and service! Great patio and atmosphere. We can't wait to try all of the flavors this summer!

After seeing this place on Yelp my husband and I were super eager to try it. The guy working was hesitant to let us sample the gelato which was disappointing. I really wanted to try more than one flavor. I got a large sweet cream soft serve which was pretty good but awfully small. It was only two swirls above the cone. They also didn't have waffle cones which was sad (even though they had the waffle cone maker there). My husband got a swirl cone but when they first tried to put ice cream in it just liquid was coming out. They finally got the gelato to come out but his cone was super soggy. Pretty disappointed in this place. Also thought it was kinda pricy for the small size. Won't be returning here. read more

Last night I visited this fun gelato establishment that recently opened in Northside. I had seen their food truck often at public events all over the city. It is conveniently located at the intersection of Colerain and Blue Rock. Street parking is available on Blue Rock. The store has a spacious outdoor patio surrounded by an attractive metal fence. The menu is posted on the front side of the building where there are two order windows and on a large board visible on the patio. There were 2 employees available to assist customers when I was there. The young woman who helped us was very friendly and knowledgeable. She was great at telling us about the many flavors of gelato and soft serve and the toppings and sundaes sold here and making suggestions. The flavors vary a little bit from time to time. We were able to sample several delicious flavors that helped us decide what to order. I was surprised to learn that they make their own chocolate fudge sauce. I had to try this. My daughter and I ordered both gelato and soft serve. We had sampled the blueberry soft serve and found it to be very creamy with a gelato texture and a tasty blueberry flavor. The soft serve comes in small, medium and large. We got a small with a Carmel sauce and sprinkles. It was so good. The toffee gelato with chocolate fudge sauce was also delicious. There was so much Carmel sauce on the soft serve that we poured what was left onto the gelato. The price for the soft serve, gelato and the sundaes is compareable to Grarter's ice cream. This was a great place to be on a warm muggy evening. I suggest you give it a try! read more

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Delicious gelato! Wonderful little patio with decent seating and helpful employees that answer my questions such as "can I sample everything?" "What is that little gelato spoon called, is there a special name for it?" read more

Perfect location to walk to if you're in the neighborhood. If you aren't, plenty of nearby parking. Dog friendly, large patio with umbrella tables, pretty extensive menu. Not a big gelato fan? They have soft serve as well. The coffee is excellent. Haven't had a BAD gelato flavor yet. Favorites: Vietnamese Coffee, Hazelnut, and Chocolate. read more