Dolce Anna is a short ride from Springfield, IL, and certainly worth a trip if you love gelato (or if you've never tried it before).
The hours are limited- currently opening at 5 pm Wednesday-Sunday. There will be a line at opening, and for the best selection, don't delay. When it's sold out for the night- it's sold out.
The case holds 12 amazing flavors. We always buy a pint or 2 and it's become a weekly visit.
Flavors change- we have a sampled Caramel Mou, Moccacino, Pistachio with Cervia Sea Salt, Limoncello, Cantaloupe, and a Cheesecake variety.
My personal favorites are Moccacino (coffee and chocolate-yum!), and Limoncello (tart lemony and refreshing). My gelato partner loves the pistachio.
I think it's a husband and wife team working and you will hear Italian spoken, as this is true Italian gelato. They are friendly and the small shop gets people through timely, although you can try samples, and that does slow up the line a bit.
On a chilly Friday evening in spring there were about a dozen people in line at opening- and a recent Saturday night had nearly all flavors gone shortly after 8 pm.
Follow them on Facebook (no website at this time) to see the latest offerings, which occasionally include actual cheesecakes and cannoli. read more