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I think I found my new favorite latte! I'm pretty picky about my coffee drinks and I am super happy with the flavor. I got an iced vanilla latte with oat milk and it was 10/10 (although a nearly $10 price tag was a hard pill to swallow). Staff is super kind too. This location is connected to the Apollo apartment building and they let you sit in the lobby and middle floor. Cozy seating and a beautiful place to sit and work or read. Will be back!
The H street location for Dolcezza was not my favorite. It's embedded in what is now an apartment building; the gelato shop itself has limited seating and no real facilities. The quality is there, and I enjoyed my hazelnut and cookie flavors, but even though it was scooped generously, the price for a cup was a bit much for a place that you can't really use as a place to sit and enjoy. You can probably get the same gelato at the Whole Foods next door. For an ice cream shop experience, I prefer the city center location or probably others as well.
This was my first visit to Dolcezza. I stopped in right before closing and was afraid the staff would be annoyed (because let's be honest, if I were them, I probably would be) but they were not at all. They were so kind and welcoming. They closed at 10 and it was about 9:40 when I dropped by. They let me try the flavors I wanted and I ended up getting a scoop of pistachio and dark chocolate brownie crumble (I think) and it was delicious. 10/10 highly recommend. I ended up hanging out for a few minutes enjoying my gelato and reading a book before they closed and it was a great experience. Can't wait to return!
This Dolcezza had recently opened up on H Street, and, as their other locations, the selections are pretty much the same where flavors of their sorbettos and gelato rotate on a whim. I ordered the Honeycrisp Apple and the Roasted Strawberry gelato, both super creamy and thick with a distinct flavor. There are pints of gelato that you can purchase to go, located in a slim refrigerator to your right. Staff were friendly and were trying their best in making the ordering process efficient to keep the line moving - there's not much of a seating area, but there is some counter space. Metered and restricted street parking can be found in the area. +efficient service +metered and restricted street parking in the area
Valentine's Day is around the corner~ and Dolcezza is offering new sweet February flavors for you and your loved one to treat yourself during this sweet month! I decided to swing by to the H Street location, so I could try the soft-serve as I've never had Dolcezza's soft-serve before (Not being available at all other locations yet). Here's all the new items for February that I got to try: Red Velvet Cake Gelato Passionfruit Mousse Gelato Red Velvet Sundae Passionfruit Sundae Passionfruit Szechuan Matcha Passion Matcha Soda Smooth, luscious gelato is calling your name, my favorites were the Red Velvet Sundae & Gelato, super tasty and rich flavors. The addition of red velvet cream cheese frosting + red velvet cake crumbs, really makes it taste like you're eating a cold but rich & SMOOTH helping of red velvet cake~ :) The Passionfruit drinks have two varieties: the Passionfruit Szechuan Matcha with milk, or the Passion Matcha Soda with soda water. I definitely enjoyed the Soda version more, it's not that sweet and more of a refreshing drink, I feel the flavors popped there and the milk version were a bit muted. Lastly I need to give a shout out to the staff, they are amazing here. So friendly and welcoming. As I saw them interacting with regulars & locals, the vibes were just warm and on-point, which is something we definitely need more of at these DC cafes during these trying times~
Dolcezza is an institution in Washington, D.C. and their newest location is in the old Wydown space inside The Apollo along H Street NE. Walk inside the slickly designed space and order sweet treats and coffee. Popping in with my eight-year-old daughter, here's our experience. 1) Gelato: Owned by a husband-wife team, Dolcezza sources premium ingredients for their gelato. Try as many as you like before ordering a small (two scoops) or large (three scoops). With fourteen flavors, there's something for everyone from Black Sesame to Roasted Strawberry. My favorite combo is the Black Sesame and Hazelnut Crackle. Enjoying berry flavored gelato, my daughter loves the Mascarpone & Berries and Roasted Strawberry. They also sell two kinds of soft serve- Pistachio and Chocolate. Both are creamy and rich, but the Pistachio is phenomenal. Sorbet and an affogato are on the menu too. Pinks of gelato can be purchased from the fridge by the register. 2) Drinks: They have a full coffee menu and the coffee comes with the best latte art I've seen. My Black Sesame Latte had a well done seahorse on it. 3) Service: It's kind and efficient. 4) Space: There's bar seating and a few other places to sit. There are restrooms and water at the condiment bar for all.
Dolcezza is probably my favorite ice cream spot in DC. I really love their black sesame gelato and their mascarpone and berries. This location has soft serve, and I came by to try their 2-werk collab with yellow for pistachio soft serve with preserved lemon drizzle and phyllo toppings. The soft serve was 10/10, perfect texture and flavor, and I loved the crunchy phyllo on it. The only downside is they MAJORLY skimp on the preserved lemon drizzle - basically an eye topper's worth, and I didn't get to taste it at all. The price was also eye-popping at $13.20. You shouldn't be skimping on anything at that price. Service is fast and there's plenty of seating, and I enjoyed the experience overall, but it was disappointing that they essentially removed a component of the dish. Still, consistently delicious gelato and soft serve; just wish the prices and promised toppings matched that.
Absolutely love dolcezza, they are the best gelato in the area. This is my favorite location of theirs because parking is pretty easy and it's pretty easy to get to. I love their unique flavors and the manager John was so friendly. He made really great latte art and the rest of the staff looked like they actually enjoyed being there. Love their gelato and their coffee is actually a hidden gem. I feel like not many people know about it!
Decided to stop by to get dessert and was not disappointed! I tried the coffee and cookies, as well as the hazelnut crackle. The coffee and cookies was amazing-- sweet, creamy and the cookies add a great crackle. The hazelnut crackle taste almost exactly like a Ferrero Rocher! For a small you get two flavors, and I believe three flavors with the medium. The workers were great-- fast and friendly! It is a little bit on the pricier side ($9 for a small), I would say it is worth it!
I'm glad H Street now has a Dolcezza, giving the neighborhood a gelato spot. There's about a dozen or two flavors to choose from about a few seats for those that want to dine in. I ordered the Dulce de leche and Thai coconut milk flavors, which came in large scoops, providing a fairly filling dessert.
2 months ago
The gelato here is great. This location usually has the exclusive flavors. I tried the butterfinger soft serve and the Yellow x Dolcezza pistachio sundae last year. The pistachio sundae was amazing. I hope they bring that one back! I love that they use locally sourced ingredients and have a portion of their menu focused on seasonal ingredients. It's also cool that they collaborate with local restaurants to come up with very unique items. The H street location is conveniently located between Whole Foods and Solid State Bookstore. I usually stop here after grabbing groceries. They share a space with The Apollo apartment building so you can sit in the apartment's lobby, which is beautifully decorated, or sit inside Dolcezza itself. The ceiling in this place is stunning. The staff will gladly give you samples of the gelato if you're stumped on what to order. read more
4 months ago
I had a great experience here and shoutout to Jon for making the experience so easy. I was able to try so many options. The Red Velvet Cake gelato is my favorite and I left with a pint of it. They have March specials going on: Banana Foster, Soft Serve Matcha, White Rabbit Sundae, & Grapefruit Campari. read more
Stopped into Dolcezza to try one of their limited time flavors. There was a little mix up of what I wanted. The worker remade my order. I will say that the gelato is good but pretty pricey. The seasonal flavors were only around for a limited time. I did favor the cheesecake flavor over the olive oil. read more
I think I found my new favorite latte! I'm pretty picky about my coffee drinks and I am super happy with the flavor. I got an iced vanilla latte with oat milk and it was 10/10 (although a nearly $10 price tag was a hard pill to swallow). Staff is super kind too. This location is connected to the Apollo apartment building and they let you sit in the lobby and middle floor. Cozy seating and a beautiful place to sit and work or read. Will be back! read more
2 months ago
Definitely go get the seasonal tangerine yuzu matcha soda, it's so good! It might be my favorite matcha drink that's not a latte. read more
The H street location for Dolcezza was not my favorite. It's embedded in what is now an apartment building; the gelato shop itself has limited seating and no real facilities. The quality is there, and I enjoyed my hazelnut and cookie flavors, but even though it was scooped generously, the price for a cup was a bit much for a place that you can't really use as a place to sit and enjoy. You can probably get the same gelato at the Whole Foods next door. For an ice cream shop experience, I prefer the city center location or probably others as well. read more
This was my first visit to Dolcezza. I stopped in right before closing and was afraid the staff would be annoyed (because let's be honest, if I were them, I probably would be) but they were not at all. They were so kind and welcoming. They closed at 10 and it was about 9:40 when I dropped by. They let me try the flavors I wanted and I ended up getting a scoop of pistachio and dark chocolate brownie crumble (I think) and it was delicious. 10/10 highly recommend. I ended up hanging out for a few minutes enjoying my gelato and reading a book before they closed and it was a great experience. Can't wait to return! read more
This Dolcezza had recently opened up on H Street, and, as their other locations, the selections are pretty much the same where flavors of their sorbettos and gelato rotate on a whim. I ordered the Honeycrisp Apple and the Roasted Strawberry gelato, both super creamy and thick with a distinct flavor. There are pints of gelato that you can purchase to go, located in a slim refrigerator to your right. Staff were friendly and were trying their best in making the ordering process efficient to keep the line moving - there's not much of a seating area, but there is some counter space. Metered and restricted street parking can be found in the area. +efficient service +metered and restricted street parking in the area read more
Valentine's Day is around the corner~ and Dolcezza is offering new sweet February flavors for you and your loved one to treat yourself during this sweet month! I decided to swing by to the H Street location, so I could try the soft-serve as I've never had Dolcezza's soft-serve before (Not being available at all other locations yet). Here's all the new items for February that I got to try: Red Velvet Cake Gelato Passionfruit Mousse Gelato Red Velvet Sundae Passionfruit Sundae Passionfruit Szechuan Matcha Passion Matcha Soda Smooth, luscious gelato is calling your name, my favorites were the Red Velvet Sundae & Gelato, super tasty and rich flavors. The addition of red velvet cream cheese frosting + red velvet cake crumbs, really makes it taste like you're eating a cold but rich & SMOOTH helping of red velvet cake~ :) The Passionfruit drinks have two varieties: the Passionfruit Szechuan Matcha with milk, or the Passion Matcha Soda with soda water. I definitely enjoyed the Soda version more, it's not that sweet and more of a refreshing drink, I feel the flavors popped there and the milk version were a bit muted. Lastly I need to give a shout out to the staff, they are amazing here. So friendly and welcoming. As I saw them interacting with regulars & locals, the vibes were just warm and on-point, which is something we definitely need more of at these DC cafes during these trying times~ read more
Dolcezza is an institution in Washington, D.C. and their newest location is in the old Wydown space inside The Apollo along H Street NE. Walk inside the slickly designed space and order sweet treats and coffee. Popping in with my eight-year-old daughter, here's our experience. 1) Gelato: Owned by a husband-wife team, Dolcezza sources premium ingredients for their gelato. Try as many as you like before ordering a small (two scoops) or large (three scoops). With fourteen flavors, there's something for everyone from Black Sesame to Roasted Strawberry. My favorite combo is the Black Sesame and Hazelnut Crackle. Enjoying berry flavored gelato, my daughter loves the Mascarpone & Berries and Roasted Strawberry. They also sell two kinds of soft serve- Pistachio and Chocolate. Both are creamy and rich, but the Pistachio is phenomenal. Sorbet and an affogato are on the menu too. Pinks of gelato can be purchased from the fridge by the register. 2) Drinks: They have a full coffee menu and the coffee comes with the best latte art I've seen. My Black Sesame Latte had a well done seahorse on it. 3) Service: It's kind and efficient. 4) Space: There's bar seating and a few other places to sit. There are restrooms and water at the condiment bar for all. read more
Dolcezza is probably my favorite ice cream spot in DC. I really love their black sesame gelato and their mascarpone and berries. This location has soft serve, and I came by to try their 2-werk collab with yellow for pistachio soft serve with preserved lemon drizzle and phyllo toppings. The soft serve was 10/10, perfect texture and flavor, and I loved the crunchy phyllo on it. The only downside is they MAJORLY skimp on the preserved lemon drizzle - basically an eye topper's worth, and I didn't get to taste it at all. The price was also eye-popping at $13.20. You shouldn't be skimping on anything at that price. Service is fast and there's plenty of seating, and I enjoyed the experience overall, but it was disappointing that they essentially removed a component of the dish. Still, consistently delicious gelato and soft serve; just wish the prices and promised toppings matched that. read more
Absolutely love dolcezza, they are the best gelato in the area. This is my favorite location of theirs because parking is pretty easy and it's pretty easy to get to. I love their unique flavors and the manager John was so friendly. He made really great latte art and the rest of the staff looked like they actually enjoyed being there. Love their gelato and their coffee is actually a hidden gem. I feel like not many people know about it! read more
Service was great the lady made the peach matcha perfectly. First time actually liking matcha. It was sweet and still grassy so if you a real matcha lover you will still like it but if you not, like me this will be a nice drink. Place is cute nice size. Real pretty space and nice sitting read more
Decided to stop by to get dessert and was not disappointed! I tried the coffee and cookies, as well as the hazelnut crackle. The coffee and cookies was amazing-- sweet, creamy and the cookies add a great crackle. The hazelnut crackle taste almost exactly like a Ferrero Rocher! For a small you get two flavors, and I believe three flavors with the medium. The workers were great-- fast and friendly! It is a little bit on the pricier side ($9 for a small), I would say it is worth it! read more
I'm glad H Street now has a Dolcezza, giving the neighborhood a gelato spot. There's about a dozen or two flavors to choose from about a few seats for those that want to dine in. I ordered the Dulce de leche and Thai coconut milk flavors, which came in large scoops, providing a fairly filling dessert. read more
1 year ago
I'm so so glad Dolcezza is in this space now!!! I was utterly heartbroken when the Wydown closed because I loved getting a coffee and working in the gorgeous Apollo lobby, and I missed having a coffee shop just around the corner! I've been a fan of Dolcezza for years, visiting its other locations in DC and buying their gelato at the store, and now they're just around the corner! Welcome to H st, we're so happy to have you!! read more
4 months ago
Staff were helpful with gelato samples and recommendations. Sizes are generous and the freezer is stocked with pints. We enjoyed Gianduja (chocolate hazelnut), pistachio, banana split and roasted strawberry. I recommend the hazelnut cookie as well. Reminder to register to earn points and receive a birthday gift, best in the city!!! read more
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