The first thing you'll notice as you enter is how creamy and smooth the gelato appears. The second thing that will be apparent will be how small the portions are in comparison to their associated prices. The cups range from small to jumbo, with the prices beginning at $3.50ish and ending at almost $6. However, don't be fooled as I was thinking that this was about to be a highway robbery. The kind man who runs the shop and also works behind the counter makes it his business to not just place the gelato into the cup but, instead, pack it into each cup and heap it on top. Therefore, don't worry, you definitely will get your money's worth. [Side note: with all sizes except the small you can get multiple flavors in the same cup.] The flavors all look amazing, however, some are better than others, in my opinion. My family and I tried the green apple (honesty, it tasted like a cleaning solution mixed with a tinge of alcohol), lemon (very delicious but very tart), coconut (my favorite), and cookies and cream (my second favorite if the lemon is out but it contains more cream than cookies). The flavors all appear fluffy and smooth but some are more icy than smooth. Overall, this place is worth the trip and your taste buds. Go and enjoy! COVID Note: The owner/worker wears a mask but does not make his patrons wear one. Also, he allows indoor dining, which is nice because his large seating area is very welcoming with nice tables and plush leather chairs. read more

Had the pistachio gelato on a waffle cone and it was pretty good. They have a decent selection of flavors and offer samples. Pretty good home grown spots that you can sit and enjoy inside. They had one person working but the service was good. read more

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Great experience and great service. My family and I always come here. The quality of their food is also amazing and the vibe of the cafe is very welcoming. read more

This is the best gelato I have ever tried ! The vibe is really cozy and friendly. If you ever want to try dubai chocolate gelato you must try this place ! read more

You gotta try the green apple Gelato! Or the amaretto! Amazing flavors, super friendly old guy running the shop and comfy stuffed chairs! read more

Gelato Cafe - Gelato display - Gelato Near Me - Stafford, Virginia

The gelato was delicious! The service was excellent! Plus the ambience was on par with my favorite dessert places. Also, this business is a family owned and you can tell by the kind of excellent service provided. I believe the gelato is homemade. Highly recommend this place if you're in the neighborhood. read more

New ownership! That was delicious! Thank you for the brownie too. All fresh ingredients. Well done, we'll be back!!! We highly recommend

Cute little gelato shop in the Stafford area! I got the mint, which was super yummy and had a nice crunch with the chocolate chips. The best part of the experience was the sweet owner who had his vaccination card on display at the register. I'd definitely return to try their fruity flavors! read more

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This gelato place is great. The man behind the counter (I think he runs the store) was friendly and pleasant. We came in just 15 minutes before the store closed and he didn't seem to mind. The small cup was pretty small but he filled it up to the top, so much so that it was hard to eat the gelato fast enough before it was melting over the sides of the cup. I got the latte cappuccino flavor and it was delicious. read more

After having dinner, we wanted gelato so we came here and it was delicious! We ordered cookies and cream, vanilla velvet and I think espresso and everyone enjoyed their cups very much! Super friendly service and very comfortable seating. read more

The best gelato in Virginia so far, and probably certain the best one in the US, at least what I can remember I am travelling a lot and I have been in many places and always disappointed with the "gelato" in the US. This place is a must to try if you are in the area! Love their cappuccino and chocolate flavour, there are rich and creamy. I look forward to stopping again soon!!! read more

The Gelato was just OK. I had the Tiramisu and the flavor was OK but nothing to get excited about.

Surprisingly really good and the flavors are pretty fresh here! It looks like a mom and pop shop. I really love supporting shops like these. They don't have any ice cream cones so just cups! Which isn't a big deal, but thought perhaps someone would like to know. Prices are average-expensive, around $5-6 for a small cup. But the quality is great, not too bad for a place to visit when you want a treat! read more

The gelato and sorbet were delicious and the man that owns it was very sweet. It was an enjoyable experience all around!

A tucked away gelato shop - we had the butter pecan and caramel latte macchiato, which were both really good! Friendly customer service and the prices were decent. The cup sizes seemed small at first, but don't let that fool you -- the kind gentleman packed the gelato into each cup. There were plenty of other flavors that we will have to try out next time. read more

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The gelato is so good and super friendly staff! Also a cute sitting area to eat and talk for days!

I cannot believe this place has not been reviewed. It is totally the hidden gem of Stafford! The gelato is delicious! Pricey, yes, ($4.31 for two scoops), but it was light, cold, and perfect. The man working at the counter, who I guess is the owner, was super nice. There are about 12 flavors of gelato, plus beverages and candy are sold as well. read more

I'm pregnant and came here to try gelato ice cream because I have never tried it before and had a craving for something sweet. No greeting when walking in. Rude. I asked for a sample of the Oreos and cream and he only gave me a sample of the vanilla part, and gave me a very small sample, the sample spoons are small, and I got 1/4 of the sample he didn't scoop any cookies into the sample I got less than a spoonful not enough for me to even decide if I wanted the flavor or not. It was less than a dime size. I wish I would have taken a picture. I thought it was a joke. It made me think the employee was trying to be rude or stingy, I walked out immediately! I will not be back, first impressions are everything and the employee ruined that. Why be stingy when I'm spending money, and feeding for two? No wonder the store was empty/no customers. read more

Wonderful customer service!! We went there at 8:58 pm expecting that the door might be closed. However, he welcomed us and nicely answered our questions. The gelato looks so cute. We could tell that he cares for what he does. He nicely pick up each layer of gelato into the cup. I try to order different flavors. So far I loved all of which I have had. :) read more

We absolutely love this place, after games on the weekends we stop in to cool off. I definitely recommend trying it out if you haven't!

This is hands down the best hidden gem in stafford. Always delicious gelato with wonderful service! I love the changing flavors and trying something new! Always good! read more

We came after dinner for a treat for the kids. It was great to see that it was a mom and pop shop rather than something hipster. I don't see why people are saying it was expensive. Our 3 boys got a small each and we spent less than 12 bucks. The man really packed it full too. I guess I'm use to northern va prices. The best part was watching him take the scooper after each order and bring it to the sink to wash it. If your little one has allergies, they have sorbet too. read more

Good gelato and friendly service. I am a first time customer and I ordered butter pecan and strawberry. They were so yummy. I will try smoothies next time read more

This place was yummy, my kids loved it. The man was super friendly. He offered samples and was accommodating of our kids needs. We will definitely be back! read more

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We were passing by and I stopped because I haven't seen it before. It's a cute little place on the inside. There's a sweet little old man running it. The gelatos are really good. Seats are comfortable the place is really clean. I'd come back here. read more

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Yummy gelato! Reminiscent of Europe. I had a large chocolate and peanut, my husband ate a large oreos and peanut and we spent $12. Good quality treat and nice owner. The tables needed a wipe down but there appeared to be only one employee at the time. Worth the trip on a hot day. We will be back! read more

Best gelato in Stafford. Definitely recommend for everyone to try, you will surely enjoy it and come back.

Awesome local shop. The man (who I assume might be the owner) was very friendly upon entering the store. Packed the gelatos for our kids and did everything with a smile. Under four for a small gelato is awesome. Good price unless you're looking to indulge on quantity like forum frozen yogurt. Perfect way to end the night and we'll be hitting up this place for our cold treat fix. read more

The cute man behind the counter was proud to tell us he had made the gelato himself. You can't go wrong with gelato!

Plenty of flavor choices... unfortunately none of the flavors we tried were any good :/ Freezer-taste, not gelato-taste. Disappointing overall. read more

Last minute decision that we wanted ice cream. Found this place right before closing! Couldn't have found a better place! It was delicious!! We got white chocolate and strawberry cheesecake. So smooth and soft! I'd recommend visiting! read more

They said they were going to open, it is 4:00pm right now and I don't see anyone or any lights. We tried last night again, but they were closed again too. I wouldn't recommend this for anyone. read more

Great change from all the soft serve and yogurt options. Previous reviews note the price to portion ratio, but I found the price to be fair considering what you are getting is exceptionally smooth rich and creamy gelato, which ingredient and time wise tale much more effort. If you're looking for an American sized dessert portion that is a meal in and of itself try Gary's Ice Cream. If you want a more savor sized dessert the cafe is great. read more

It's ok. Decor was fun, but as far as the gelato goes, both my mother and I were unimpressed. My mother was exhited to see a gelato store in town (she native Italian), but quite disappointed in the end. And pricey! read more

This place is fun! I was pleased to find gelato in Stafford. I got gelato for a friend, and the owner packaged it correctly for being transported. He also told me which flavors were most likely to make it to my location without melting. read more

Cute, quiet place, yummy gelato and close to home...perfect for an afternoon trip with my daughter, will definitely be back!

Shop is cute and clean and the gelato is displayed beautifully. Elderly man behind the counter was very pleasant and quick to serve me. If you don't know about gelato it is Italy's version of ice cream and it is one of my favorite treats. It is MUCH smaller and always more expensive then regular ice cream on every level (cup, spoon, sample, etc). I removed a star because their selection was smaller the normal and while they had candy and treats to purchase as well as the gelato- they are not Italian or even traditional American sweets so I thought that was slightly odd. Also the gentleman scoops mostly from the bottom so you don't always get the tasty treats on the top of the gelato. I will return. read more

The Gelato was really good. I will definitely be going back. I got the cookies and cream and strawberry cheesecake. The staff working was also friendly. read more

We have been going to get gelato here for about 3 years. We moved to CA for a year I was so happy to see that it was still here when we got back. It was one of our first stops when we got back to town! Try it you will love it! read more

Absolutely delicious!!!!! It's exactly what Stafford needs----a mom and pop shop. The gelato is made on site. While pricey at $3.19 for small and $3.99 for medium (2 scoops), the scoops are big and it's just sooooo really good. It's well worth the price. It's a treat you don't want to miss out on. My fav is the rum raisin. read more