I always love gelato boy, even back as far as their very beginning. Not up for cold gelato tonight I ordered a warm made to order churro waffle. It hit the spot after a small cold sandwich and happy to finish of an acceptable meal after our original plans were scuttled by an unexpectedly closed favorite dinner. My husband had his usual vanilla bean gelato and it was perfect following his warmer bigger sub for dinner. This location was during busy on February day but so much warmer than normal of last winters. read more

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Amazing waffle cone with pretty good ice cream! I got the single scoop with two flavors (gooey cake and pistachio). Both ice cream flavors were good, a tad on the sweeter side though. Overall, this is a good stop for sweet bites after dinner. read more

Gelato Boy - Single on waffle cone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Refreshing in a hot summer day!!! Friendly staff, interesting unique flavors with a twist, and creamy gelato. They have multiple locations all throughout Pearl Street. They offer fresh waffle cones or cups in various sizes. Not much seating inside the establishment itself but outside there is seating everywhere. Highly recommend for a delicious treat! read more

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After a long afternoon of browsing Pearl St. we opted to grab a bite at Busaba (Thai) followed by desert just down the block, here at Gelato Boy. They gladly provide tasting samples. We each opted for the small cone but with two different scoops/flavors. One of the tryouts (Gooey Butter Cake Caramel) persuaded me to choose it and the other flavor was my typical standby profile (Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch)... see pic! Flavors of both were amazing and their consistency/temperature were just right - firm, yet on the verge of beginning to melt. There are 4-5 ice cream/gelato cafes along Pearl and prices here are on par. Staff were all pleasant and the inside was cleaning/inviting. read more

Gelato Boy - Small cone with 2 flavors: Gooey Caramel Butter Cake + Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch! 7/2025 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Great flavor selection. Right on pearl. Friendly and nice about giving samples. Samples in metal spoons! read more

Gelato Boy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

As someone who loves gelato but is lactose intolerant, I loved the variety of non-dairy flavors Gelato Boy had! I got the dairy free chocolate and the cookies and cream, both of which were creamy without being too sweet. The chocolate was reminiscent of chocolate sorbetto I had in Italy, decadent and slightly bitter, and most importantly, didn't have a coconut milk base (like most df options in the States do). Of course I could never go wrong with cookies and cream, and this still held true after trying Gelato Boy's take on it. Personally I'd prefer even more cookies in the ice cream, but it was delicious nonetheless. The shop is located on a fun lively street with many restaurants, making it a the perfect post-dinner dessert stop. The staff was also vey friendly and patient, proactively offering large samples while waiting in line. I didn't feel rushed at all, which I usually feel is the case in ice cream shops. Can't wait to be back and try more of their lactose & lactose free flavors! read more

Gelato Boy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

It's summer and the Gelato Boy rocks. Stop by one of the Pearl Street Locations and get a cone or cup, then sit on the mall and people watch. They always have unique flavors to try and we do! The people serving you are delightful, always helpful, always smiling! read more

Gelato Boy is located at one end of Pearl Street Mall and, for me, is the perfect sweet treat at the end of a hot, fulfilling day exploring in and around Boulder! The aesthetic of Gelato Boy is so cute and the branding is minimalistic and on point! They know how to market their stuff, but truly they don't even need to try too hard with their marketing because their gelato and other offerings truly stand on their own! They have such unique flavors of gelato here, along with plenty of classics, so you truly can't go wrong with any flavors! Of course, you are allowed to get tasters of the ones you're interested in to help aid your decision! Given how full I already was and a bit tired, I wasn't feeling *too* adventures, so I ordered a "tamer" flavor of salty cookies + cream, but my love for cookies + cream is next level, so I thoroughly enjoyed my one scoop of this and it just really hit the spot! The other flavors that really interested me that I'd love to go back and get proper scoops of were: lavender poppy, Sicilian pistachio, dark chocolate, and literally every sorbet flavor!! There's something for everyone here, they even have gluten free and dairy free options as well! read more

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Great unique flavors and gelato itself was delicious. The waffle come itself was crazy stale so that was a huge let down. Especially since I paid extra for the waffle cone. I'll try them again, but will make sure to ask when the cones were made. read more

We stopped by this ice cream shop while walking around downtown Boulder. They had few vegan options so we had to try. I got a vegan Maple Pecan Biscotti and it was amazing! You couldn't really tell that it was dairy free. Hubby got the Pistachio and Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch and he also enjoyed it a lot. The prices were pretty high but it's downtown Boulder so what you'd expect... Staff was very friendly, they have few chairs outside so you can enjoy your Gelato on fresh air. read more

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We went here after a visit to the University...and it did not disappoint. Great flavors. Loved my vegan rocky road...and yes I could not tell the difference. Great location...right on pearl in the middle. Great friendly service...they will let you try any flavor you care to. read more

Amazing spot! Pineapple blood orange creamsicle and black raspberry chocolate chip were both perfect. Also got a free waffle cone with Yelp check-in! read more

Gelato Boy - Pineapple blood orange creamsicle and black raspberry chocolate chip in waffle cone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Got the Halloween mystery flavor which I am going to reveal what it is in this review so don't read if you don't want to know what the mystery flavor tastes like! Ok it was like chocolate with essence of orange. It tasted like those chocolate orange slices that come in an orange foil ball but the orange flavor was a little more subtle. Super good great texture and they had quite a few other flavors around 15 more. Will return If I get the chance. read more

This place is really cute and has quite a few options. The flavors are fun and unique and there are a lot of options for people with different allergies. I highly recommend coming here and I will be back again soon. They also have a rewards program you will want to look up before you come and a Yelp check in deal as well! The service was fast and was kind and fun. A small space but inside a bigger building where you can get out of the heat if you need to. read more

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In the mood for something cold and something sweet. This place hit the spot and the line had diminished. Great service and we were allowed to have a taste sample. I fell in love with the Pistachio. I had ordered 2 scoops and a waffle cone ( I checked in and I got the waffle cone for free!). The quality of the ice cream was on par and the flavor was delicious. It was almost as if I was in Italy again. As we got our treats, we couldn't believe our eyes. There was a long line waiting to be served! We came just in time and we enjoyed it outside. They has a few seats just outside their entrance. They also have a few merchandise for purchase. read more

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Coffee Chip w/ Gooey Buttercake Caramel, be still my heart! Two locations in downtown Boulder, so there's no excuse to grab a cone! read more

I recommend the lavender poppy, Sicilian pistachio, coffee chip, and strawberry flavors. The ice cream flight is perfect for 2-4 people to share and you get to try a variety of flavors. read more

Gelato Boy - ice cream flight - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

This place has such yummy gelato. We got a regular with three scoops to share between the two of us. Pistachio, lavender, and dark chocolate. We both loved the thick texture and rich flavors. Price was very good for the area read more

Gelato Boy - Half eaten gelato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

If you are in the mood for something special come here. Great flavors creative ideas and options. Good service. High quality ingredients. And a great area to walk and hangout in Boulder read more

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Excellent gelato and service. Also liked the dairy free options for my family. Cute store front and great location! Could use a bit more seating inside or out, but also nothing wrong with standing outside and enjoying the weather and ice cream cone. read more

Service was amazing!! Ice-cream was delicious and the atmosphere is super fun and upbeat.

Never had been before. Unique selection on top of common flavors. And not so many as to overwhelm. I tried the Lemon/ Poppy. Excellent! As well as Chocolate was good. The waffle cones are very good. Service was very good. And even the its small place there was a place to sit, a put a smile on your face. Recommend. read more

Best gelato ever! Highly recommend if you are in the area. We loved the pistachio flavor.

Does Pearl Street need two Gelato Boys? With ice cream this good, the answer is totally yes. We stopped by and I got a small with both salted cooked and crème and a caramel-mixed flavor as well. So so good. My only complaint is the portion was a bit modest. But the flavors are on point. Would totally come back. read more

Gelato Boy - a cone of ice cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Main focus is gelato/ice cream, but they do some fancier things involving it. Including waffles/brownie a la mode, milkshakes, affogatos, and gelato lattes. We would that they weren't too sweet, and I definitely appreciate the options for those who don't have as much of a sweet tooth. Gelato Boy is an ice cream franchise with four brick-and-mortar locations: two in Denver and two here on Pearl Street, Boulder. This is specifically the Pearl Street East End location, which has all the outdoor seating. They have the little enclosed patio area where people can sit up along the bar running along the sides, and you'll find it a bit of a tight squeeze on warmer days. Indoors has little if any seating and seemed to be mainly arranged to fit the line coming in. Just down the street, the West End location specifically has all the indoor seating and is made up more like a cafe. Both have the exact same menu. One place to pick up a cone, and one place where you can sit down and eat with friends and children. Pearl Street Mall is four blocks of shops and restaurants that are popular for tourism and barhopping. It's been blocked off for restaurants to have outdoor patio spaces, so you have to use the metered street parking or one of the surrounding public garages. Garage parking is free on Saturdays and Sundays and, depending on the garage, free after 6 PM with a flat rate. If you don't want to pay for parking or if it's that busy (people also park there for work), I've been told that you can also park at the Table Mesa parking garage (which is free) for long periods of time and take the bus here. You'd need to buy a bus pass if you're not a student (who rides for free). Would recommend visiting if you're interested in artisanal ice cream. They market themselves as a healthier kind of ice cream, which really works considering how health-conscious Colorado culture tends to be. Going off what I've seen online, it's why they have a particular focus on having really good dairy-free and vegan options. Even their regular gelatos use local dairy from Colorado's prominent cow and dairy industry. And if you find you like them, they ship pints nationwide. Also, check out their seasonal flavors. At the time I went, the seasonal menu was a tea and coffee series, including a London Fog/earl grey flavor that I liked and a Thai Iced Tea flavor my brother preferred. Don't know if it was to specifically appeal to all the CU students, but it certainly worked for us. Overall, while ice cream isn't the absolutely best treat in the middle of winter, if it's warm enough to hang out and shop along Pearl Street, then it's warm enough to get it. With their hours, it's perfect for when people tend to visit and wander around Pearl Street. Basically, good for after a lot of the classes on the weekdays, after lunch and dinner on the weekends, and just generally very convenient to grab a cone when window-shopping. I'm planning to visit in the summer next time, and I'd like to come back and try getting an ice cream flight. read more

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Great and unique flavors with delicious ice cream (even dairy free options). Enjoyed the lavender poppy, pistachio, rocky road, and chocolate hazelnut crunch. It's right on pearl street and a lovely walk. read more

Tasty after dinner treat. Pricey for what it is and there's definitely better ice cream and gelato. But it did hit the spot. read more

Gelato Boy - two people holding up ice cream cones - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Great ice cream. Unfortunately they do go light on the scoops. The waffle cone is so good. The texture is just right in being soft and crunchy. read more

Gelato Boy - Lavender Poppy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Unique flavors and extra creamy--delicious! I got a small size with two of their flavors. The first flavor was something like caramel cake batter, and it was sweet and tasty. The caramel flavor came through well, and the batter chunks didn't take away from the creaminess. 8/10 The second flavor stole the show: pineapple blood orange creamsicle. Every bite was enjoyable, and I surprisingly tasted both the pineapple and orange equally. It was very creamy as well. 10/10 The service has no complaints on my end, and the gelato was expensive (around $7 for my tiny portion); however, the creaminess and exotic flavors warranted or at least justified the price. read more

While visiting CO, we came across this cute little gelato shop on Pearl Street. We got their Gelato Flight (Mint Chip, Very Vanilla, Strawberry, Rocky Road, Coffee Chip & Salty Cookies Cream) I'm super indecisive LOL so this was perfect. The scoops sizes were great as well. (1 scoop was already around $5 whereas the flight was only $9.50) I love that they make their gelato daily and have ton of options! (Dairy & Gluten Free as well) Of all the flavors, my fav was definitely the mint chip and the rocky road! The consistency of the gelato was great. Also when we stopped by it was around 7:40 pm or so and there was a line then a line out the door behind us. I didn't realize they closed at 8 pm. So it was super nice they were still accepting customers and were super nice about it. I definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area! & we'll definitely be back next time we're in Colorado:) read more

Gelato Boy - Gelato sampler IG: @_lifewithjenn_ - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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I run to this spot every time I'm in Boulder. I first came across it during a walk down Pearl Street Mall. Their Lavender Poppy flavor is such a staple summer scoop for me! It's so refreshing and light, but still creamy. Getting it with one of their delicious waffle cones takes it from a 10 to a 13492083. You can't go wrong with any of their flavors. A classic Mom favorite is their pistachio flavor (every Mom I've taken here, including my own love it). If you're feeling adventurous, try Buttered Popcorn if it's available. It's much better than you'd think! They also have a nice selection of dairy free options. The decor here is picture friendly! Your gelato Yelp pic will look good at almost angle here (yes both inside the store or even on Pearl Street)! I normally wouldn't note this, but I love the font they use for their menu. The staff is friendly and patient when you ask to try a bunch of different flavors. When you can't decide on one I recommend getting a flight. I did this with my best friend once and we had a great time devouring each flavor. Gelato Boy is the taste of summer! Check it out ASAP! read more

Gelato Boy has two locations, both on Pearl Street, but one is at each end of the street, so whichever way you enter into Pearl Street, you will definitely see it. Their menus are posted both inside and outside, and they have signs on the ground to maintain social distancing. Understandably, no tasting is offered at this time, but I can vouch that their gelato was so good that my friend and I came back for another one the day after! I really enjoy their berry, lemon, and pistachio flavors, and will definitely come here again in the near future! Staff was very friendly as well. read more

Best gelato in Boulder Vegan options are great - highly recommend the dark chocolate. They also have GF options, including a brownie a la mode! Creative flavors & high quality. read more

I am OBSESSED. My roommates and I come here at least 2x/ week. They have some of the best vegan ice cream I have ever tasted and you can even get a warmed up brownie with your ice cream. The flavors always taste very authentic and fresh. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful and they give you unlimited samples on these cute mini spoons. This particular location also has a great exterior vibe and so much seating on benches around pearl street. read more

Love love love the key lime pie gelato! Perfect mixture and flavors! The staff was very nice and kept the line moving on busy weekend nights! read more

Was it good? Yes. Was it pricier than it needed to be? Yes, the picture below was $5.25. That's just college town prices though read more

Gelato Boy - Chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

The place was busy. A line that moved pretty quick. They offered sample tastes of flavors. They used little metal spoons. That was cute. The coffee chip gelato was yummy. My husband thought salted cookies and cream was good but not as good as mine. Serving size was okay for the price. It wasn't inexpensive to have dessert there. read more

Super friendly staff and nice creamy ice cream. Lots of cone options as well. Love that there are take home flavors in the freezer. There is also an ice cream cone holder at the checkout that seems very useful! read more

Gelato Boy - Goey butter cake and caramel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I love gelato. Walking in on a cold January night, we were the only guests. The young woman who served us made us feel special. Her focus was on us, not her phone or the time clock. She's a student at CU. My first impression of the fairly small case with a limited selection was to be kinda disappointed. Our server recommended the pistachio and the chocolate hazelnut. Both are outstanding. I chose the black raspberry chocolate chip to join the pistachio in a waffle cone. Wonderful treat. Better yet, we had superb and thoughtful service. Thanks again, Bill read more

Gelato was extremely good and they didn't have a problem with us bringing the dogs in for a second. They even gave them a pup cup. Service was excellent read more

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