Hello Gelato

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The 4 star rating is unbelievable! I just got back from Italy, land of gelato where it's not so sweet, tasted light and creamy. But not the case at Hello gelato, tasted more like ice cream, a low quality one. The texture is not even milky. I had the mixed berry and chocolate. Some of the flavors here (pomegranate) that I sampled had tasted like it was left out for days with no cover! At least they give samples. read more

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Tons of selection! And very authentic gelato...it was delicious! We got a medium cup with two scoops...we tried the strawberry lemonade flavor and the blueberry cheesecake flavor. Both were excellent but that blueberry cheesecake flavor was seriously fantastic! You gotta try it! They even had a "charcoal" flavor (wth?? Is that a thing?? Lol), the staff said it was activated charcoal mixed with a little chocolate and vanilla. The portions were generous, but it was a little pricey imo. Still worth it for a treat. The staff were very friendly and they let you sample flavors. read more

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With so many flavors to choose from, there's no reason for someone to walk out of here empty handed or at least paying a visit without trying a few samples! I've been a few times before, but on my last visit we had walked in maybe 20 minutes before closing and the guy immediately told us that he would be closing right now so we wouldn't be able to enjoy the gelato inside. This was fine since we weren't planning on staying anyways, but I thought it was weird and a little early for him to be closing up shop when there could be sales! There were a few people who had walked in after us in the end and they received the same spiel. I was being considerate and only asked for a couple samples -- I played it safe and ordered 1 scoop of hazelnut and 1 scoop of I think it was black sesame. The guys that were leaving as we were walking in gave us their stamp card which was awfully nice of them -- they must have been from out of town. Great little stop in Old Town and also super close in proximity to King's Row (just down the hall). read more

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Julie J.

7 years ago

Did someone say gelato? Mmmmm...this cute little gelato spot is perfectly nestled in between shops on Colorado Blvd. A nice little surprise to run into while walking and shopping on Pasadena's shopping district, especially on this hot summer day. When you step inside, you're greeted by two large gelato displays. Yummy flavors like salted caramel, tiramisu and a variety of fruit sherbets. The women who helped us was so sweet and she allowed us to sample the flavors. So many choices, if I could I would of ordered each flavor neatly stacked on top of each other on a cone. I went with salted caramel and my friend got green tea both on cones. Delicious! Not too sweet, hit the spot and satisfied my sweet tooth. We paid 3.50 each, well worth it! We enjoyed our heavenly treats while walking and shopping. I'm ready for another visit to try the other flavors! Yummm and yumm! read more

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Jasmin G.

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7 years ago

First time trying gelato & I love! There are so many flavors to choose from and they even let you try them if you wish! The sizes of the little cups are deceitful lol. You think they're small but they actually hold more than you can think! I tried the strawberry lemonade and mango! Couldn't get enough, it was so good. The little shop was small and it didn't draw my attention at first bc the exterior was underwhelming but so glad we found it. For sure going to be my first stop when I'm in the area. read more

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Anisha D.

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Very delicious gelato ! I got the cookies and cappuccino / vanilla bean on a cone & my husband had the blueberry cheesecake & mango. It was very refreshing and not overly sweet. Perfect way to end a Monday!!! Only tip - the one gentleman working there was a bit rude. Quite unnecessary if you ask me; hence as to why I gave this 4/5 stars. Nonetheless, that won't stop me from coming back ! Yummy : ) read more

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S G.

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3 years ago

great service, awesome flavors will be back for sure. Love the place. We tried their hazelnut and strawberry flavors both were great

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Nancy L.

4 years ago

I love this place. Best gelato ever. I usually order about 4-6 pints at a time to share with others. So sad. Tonight I came in a the young lady helping me said 'oh, I remember you. How many are you ordering?" There were no customers in the store. I felt a bit embarrassed as if I were inconveniencing her. She suggested I pre-order next time because people like to 'order and get out'. I thanked her for her suggestion. Now I know. read more

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Serena L.

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5 years ago

Love coming here all the time. Their Gelato is light and delightful. I absolutely love all of the flavors they offer. The three I got are usually my go to, but they also have great flavors such as lemon, pistachio, charcoal, and so many more!! Highly recommend to anyone looking for tasty desserts in Old Town ^_^ read more

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Mustafa M.

5 years ago

Decides to give this spot a try. Unfortunately we experienced very rude service and the prices are very expensive for the quality of this "Gelato". read more

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Gloria K.

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4 years ago

Reminds of me my time in Italy. Tons of gelato flavors, both classic ones and unique ones. Ask to taste a few flavors before choosing. Great service. Limited seating inside. read more

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Lucas O.

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7 years ago

Place was VERY GOOD. You can tell how good the gelato place is by how little stock they have later in the day. If the gelato is still full. It's bad gelato which means no one bought it. Many good flavors. Lots of options. 20+. I had the lemon (with a little basil) and chocolate. Fantastic. Highly recommend. read more

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Janet O.

3 years ago

The gelato is thick and creamy. They are generous with their servings. There was a good selection of different flavors (But not quite as unique as a prior gelato store now out of business in Pasadena).The store was clean and the servers were friendly and helpful. There is limited seating in the store. read more

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Fanny W.

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Pistachio gelato: 10/10. Tasted like genuine pistachio gelato straight out of Italy. I came back from Europe and have since been hunting down pistachio gelato everywhere I go. Also on a commercial street of Pasadena, great for date night/late night strolls. I inquired about charcoal gelato because, well, it's called charcoal! Server was unable to provide insight on charcoal. Can any Yelpers out there enlighten me? I have a charcoal face mask, that's about as charcoal-y as it gets for me. read more

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Hyunho J.

2 years ago

I got the mint chocolate and tiramisu small scoop. It was kind if pricey compared to the amount of gelato given. That being said, the Gelato was very creamy and tasted very good. There were alot of flavors I definitely wanted to try. read more

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Jennifer T.

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Helloooooooo Gelatoooooo! Thank you for being conveniently located in Old Town Pasadena, and a better option than 21 Choices (and for having more than 21 flavors)! =GELATO= I ordered TARO and CAFFE ESPRESSO. Of all the flavors I've tried, those two stood out the most to me. The taro flavor was so strong and exactly what I'd expected/hoped for when I first read the reviews. Very smooth and creamy and well worth the hype. There were 2 coffee flavors but the caffe espresso was so much stronger because of the espresso, so I picked this one. I ordered both flavors in a cup, and ordered an extra sugar cone on the side...because I love sugar cones! =)''' However, I docked 1 star because after having met Uli and after trying her gelato in DTLA, there's no comparison. Sea Salt Caramel? Nopes...just like every other place, too much caramel and hardly any sea salt. Pistachio? Not bad, not bad. The gelato was not as buttery/creamy as Uli's either. =SERVICE= I docked another star for the service. I can't stand it when places start get stingy with samples. I have been to phenomenal ice-crea/gelato/yogurt places that have no limit to the samples. Some even give suggestions to samples based on your likings to the point where you just don't want to see another sample. NOT HERE! I tried a few samples because I want to know what I liked before settling. After about 4, I asked if I could try another one and the lady said, "I can only give you one more." She was nice enough to give me 2 since I couldn't decide on which coffee flavor to choose from, but why limit the samples if your customers don't know what they like? It's not like I wasn't going to buy any...I even paid extra for a sugar cone!! =FINAL VERDICT= Not the best gelato I've had, but a good option when in Old Town Pasadena. Beware of limited samples and limited seating (there were like...2 tables inside). If I had to choose between Hello Gelato and 21 Choices, I'd choose Hello Gelato. But if I had to choose between Hello Gelato and Gelateria Uli...hellooooo ULI!!! read more

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Nijole T.

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Huge, very enticing selection of gelato, I wanted to climb behind the counter and grab samples of each, THAT'S how good it looked! Asian owned, very sweet and helpful, my son had cookies and cream and peanut butter, very rich, creamy, decadent with good flavors. I had the blueberry pie, also very very good. Prices are average at $4 a scoop, but they are generous scoops and you can split it up in two flavors, which gives you two nice sized scoops and enough sugar to fuel you through the rest of the day. Great location In Pasadena, easy metered parking out front. I'll be back when I am in the area! read more

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Ticha B.

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Delicious is one word to describe Hello Gelato. They had tons of Gelatos. I went with my Favorite: Rocky Road. Also got the Blueberry Cheesecake gelato. No frills, popular flavors and tons of other Gelatos to order from. My friend and I walked in after every other dessert place was closed. Hello Gelato was still open later than the other places! read more

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Gerry B.

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They are great now and they were great when they were Piccolo. Perfect for all kinds of weather. Rocky road, banana and berry are tasty.

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Tsolak M.

2 years ago

Not only was the owner amiable, but the overall condition of the shop was immaculate and appealing. Hello Gelato has the best and most natural flavors that I've had. Their "Kiwi Italian Soda" is also very refreshing. 10/10. read more

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Destiny V.

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Nothing like a yummy scoop of gelato on a hot day. I was overwhelmed by the flavor selection here, not saying thats a bad thing though! They have chocolate flavors, sweet flavors, matcha, fruity flavors. You are sure to find something you like here. We decided on a rocky road and strawberry and I was very pleased :) Nice big scoops to fill the cup. Enjoyed it on the bench provided right outside, in the little alley way. We will be back again this summer! read more

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Aprille C.

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The gelato in the cases were beautiful! The employees offered tastes. So many flavors from which to choose. I had the cranberry pomegranate which was super tart and delish! My guy got pistachio and enjoyed his. Yum. read more

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Steph M.

3 years ago

I love supporting this business! The staff is always so nice! The gelato here is amazing and everytime you go you always want to try something new. read more

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Jason G.

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It's okay gelato or ice cream here. The usual flavors. The problem is that there are way too many really outstanding ice cream places in town and so the standard is pretty high. read more

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For those of us on a low-FODMAP diet (it's not a trendy diet, google it), we sometimes crave a sweet treat. We can't have lactose, soy, milk chocolates or processed sugar and the list goes on and on. Which brings me to hello gelato. They have many non-dairy options and their fruity gelatos tastes like an actual dessert rather than shaved iced topped with fruit syrup. read more

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Hello Gelato does not disappoint! I always come here to get my gelato fix and its always amazing! Ambiance: Very small gelato shop and not many seats. Located in Pasadena, it is somewhat cramped but also a cozy place to catch up with a friend. Service was okay since the women just asked what we wanted and fulfilled our order. Food: Recently I tried the hazelnut and vanilla flavored gelato and it is not too sweet but had much flavor. Unlike other gelato places, Hello Gelato is very fresh and light. I got the small size since last time when I got the medium size, I could barely finish it. They stuff the cups so its enough for a little Asian girl like me! Couldn't ask for a better gelato place close to where I live and simply delicious. read more

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Joyce L.

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This is a cute gelato place in old pasadena town. I got to try some samples before I got salted caramel. It was smooth and light. My family got cookies and cream, chocolate, and blue cheesecake. They were also good. Service was excellent. I would come back except I don't live here. read more

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Vanessa M.

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Due to Covid I could not test taste any flavors so I felt overwhelmed with so many options. I like how the gelato is served over the rim which is how all gelato should be served which is a 1standard for me. My taste buds did not like the gelato because it was too sweet for me and it was missing that creamy texture and rich flavor I love from gelato. The place looked clean and its surrounded by a lot of restaurants to catch a bite to eat. read more

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This is now my go to gelato spot. It's going to be part of my routine whenever I'm in old town Pasadena! They wild a wide selection of fruit flavored gelato and chocolate / dessert flavored ones. Everything is delicious! They also offer a few free samples to taste before you commit to a cup or cone but don't worry, everything is good! I like how you can get two flavors in a cup I also like their cup sizes: small, medium and large. The small May look tiny but it's the perfect amount for me! The staff are super friendly and generous when it comes to scooping the gelato. There are a few seating arrangements inside but I like to walk a block to the park on Fair Oaks and enjoy it there. Parking is limited to street or the structures around the corner. Highly recommended! read more

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Jenny G.

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Cute little place on Colorado. I tried the chocolate hazelnut and blueberry cheesecake on a small cone: it was filling and delicious. read more

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Anesa E.

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6 years ago

Best gelato spot in downtown! There is so much variety and every flavor tastes so good! The cups may seem small, but they fill you up. You can even mix flavors which I love. I highly recommend this place for some yummy gelato read more

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Deja C.

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6 years ago

This is my favorite Gelato place in Pasadena...or anywhere really. I cant find matcha green tea or banana anywhere but here! I don't onow why that is, but what ever the case its delicious! Its light & doesnt make you feel heavy if you lactose intolerant. And all the flavors taste exactly like what they are. I had a chance to sample most of the flavors before covid. read more

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Sylvia A.

3 years ago

Great presentation, very yummy and creative approach to Gelato! Great place to impress your friends from out of the area! Stop in it's great!! read more

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I love my ice cream and Hello Gelato met all my expectations. Soft, creamy and flavorful! Restaurant was clean and staff were friendly. read more

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After walking off our dinners down at the Luggage Room, we stopped in at Hello Gelato. Occasionally, I have these "getting older" moments, rife with cynicism via societal progress. When I come to a trendy dessert place like Hello Gelato, with it's $4 tiny cups of frozen delights, I'm whisked away in my brain to standing at the Thrifty ice cream counter, trying to decide if I want to spend 35 cents for a double or really splurge and spend 65 cents on a triple cone. No, I'm not an octogenarian... those were 80s prices! Anyway...and so you don't think I'm a penny-pinching cheapskate, Bride and I had a few tasters before making our selections. I tried the Snozzberry (fruity with a Hawaiian punch thing going on) and chocolate (which I ended up ordering.) Mrs. ordered the lemon, then took it next door and ate it with a 35er gin and tonic! Good combo... even the bartender was impressed with the gelato chaser. Don't come here hoping to sit down... The place is small. But there's a lot of selection, and it's all visually appealing. This is much more of an order and walk down Colorado sort of place. I always want to ask the guy behind the counter if he can just cut to the chase and put a sample spoonful of every flavor in a bowl for me... but then, you were just starting to believe I WASN'T cheap, right? read more

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Sara I.

3 years ago

My first time coming here the Gelato had a freezer after taste and wasn't the best. The service could be better since the guy was very lost. He kept repeating 2 samples per person when I only got one. read more

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Evgeniia G.

5 years ago

I was here before pandemic and recently I found this place again walking around. I usually don't eat ice cream, but this place and their ice cream is an exception. Really good! And great customer service! read more

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Lisa A.

7 years ago

Favorite dessert place in Old Pasadena! Homemade everyday, large variety of flavors including dairy free and sugar free, family owned, and delicious! My favorites are the salted caramel and blueberry cheesecake. A small runs $4.25 and you can get two flavors. I could eat more, but the small is just right. They offer a buy 10 get one free card. The owner has been there most every time I've been in. He's very, very nice, and actually serves you. I think his daughter was there once, and she was nice too. I love to support local, family owned businesses just like this one. Give them a try, and chances are you'll become a regular too. read more

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20 E Colorado Blvd
Ste 101
Pasadena, CA 91101
Downtown
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(626) 744-1788
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Hours

What time does Hello Gelato open?

Hello Gelato opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Hello Gelato close?

Hello Gelato closes at 9:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Hello Gelato closes at 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 12:00 PM - 9:30 PMFri-Sat 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Hello Gelato take credit cards?

Yes, Hello Gelato takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Hello Gelato have catering options?

No, Hello Gelato does not have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Hello Gelato allow dogs?

Yes, Hello Gelato allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Hello Gelato have bike parking?

Yes, Hello Gelato has bike parking.

Does Hello Gelato have parking?

Yes, Hello Gelato has parking options. Garage Parking, Street Parking, Validated Parking

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Hello Gelato Reviews in Other Languages

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Any non dairy flavors? If so, what are they?

Black Sesame, (the bomb) Charcoal (taste more like vanilla), Lemon,passion Fruit, Strawberry, Strawberry Lemonade, Mango

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My partner and I love Salt & Straw, esp their monthly series!! The apple cider donut (not pictured)…read moreis so delicious and really tastes like you're eating an apple cider donut. We also ordered their coffee & love nuts pint (very strong coffee), the salted malted chocolate chip cookie dough (our favorite), and tried their sea salt vanilla flavor (our new favorite--the caramel is so rich and smooth). Would highly recommend anyone to stop by Salt & Straw for their ice cream cravings.

One of the best ice cream shops around. Their ice cream has a very creamy texture that feels dense…read moreand smooth on the tongue. They offer a lot of classic flavors as well as inventive flavors that may sound weird, but somehow work (for example: Pear and Blue Cheese). The limited edition flavors rotate monthly. The employees are super generous with sampling. They'll let you taste as many flavors as you want before ordering. They are friendly about it too. My favorite flavor is Freckled Mint Chocolate Chip. It tastes moderately sweet, with the perfect balance of mint and dark chocolate. Another top flavor of mine is Hazelnut Cookies and Cream. I like that it is made with a hazelnut butter fudge that adds a roasted, nutty sweetness. Because there are so many good flavors, I feel like you can't just get one scoop here. My husband and I had to each get a double scoop cup. You also get a better value with the double scoop vs single scoop. There is also a fridge filled with ice cream pints that you can buy to take home.

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Roll Factory by Straycat Kitchen

4.3(317 reviews)

This place is a bit hidden in an alleyway, but I love poké so when this popped up on my Yelp search…read moreI knew I wanted to try it. Fair warning, they do not have white rice available. It's only purple or brown rice, which is a healthier option, but I understand it's not for everyone. I got the regular size poké bowl with purple rice, and it's cooked perfectly that it has a fluffy texture very similar to white rice's. What I really liked about this place is that they mix your sauces with the protein in a separate mixing bowl before putting it into your poké bowl. Most poké places I've been too won't do this as an extra step - they'll just drizzle a bunch of sauce that sometimes the dry ingredients gets drenched and soggy. As for the fish itself, the portions are very fair, and the quality is good. They gave a pretty generous amount of avocado as well, which was very fresh, and you do not have to pay extra for it. Rarely do I come across a poké restaurant that does this.

I got a Large Poke Bowl for to-go through DoorDash. It came with a lot of toppings and sides which…read moreworked well together. Next time I'll ask for more sauce as the included drizzle was too little. For about $24 including tax, I got more food compared to similarly priced Poke spots in Pasadena.

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Carmela Ice Cream

4.4(1.8k reviews)

3.3 mi

Cute little ice cream spot in Pasadena with an artsy, feminine vibe…read more The rose petal ice cream was the standout. Delicate, floral, and actually tasted like real rose without becoming perfume-like or overly sweet. The interior is just as charming, with a playful, girly aesthetic that makes it a fun place to stop in for dessert.

The service I received was really great from the young woman in the front, she seen I was looking…read moreat the menu for some time and offered if I'd like to sample some flavors which was really helpful. I ended up getting the Signature Flight which comes with 6 scoops of ice cream flavors of your choice. The ice cream was nonetheless delicious and the atmosphere of the ice cream shop was quiet and calm with beautifully decorated walls and cushioned seats. The only negative notes I have were the prices seem pretty high for one scoop of ice cream as well for two, the flights are your best choice for saving money! As you can get an assortment of 6 with the signature flight or 8 with the seasonal flight. The interior seating lounge also had a large amount of bugs by the windows which is not something you'd want on your ice cream. Lastly the trashcan is broken so you have to touch the lid which isn't hygienic. Good ice cream shop overall.

Strawberry Buttermilk Ice Cream (Child Size) $4.95

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Mother Moo Creamery

4.3(1k reviews)

5.7 mi

Had to charge my car nearby and with most places closed but this place was still open until 9pm…read moreThursday. We went in and my goodness the place is colorful, like a circus of random things of toys, trinkets, accessories and fridges full of packed desserts. I was eyeing their fresh slices of pies and cakes, especially the carrot cake (someone before us bought one and I was curious too), but their late chocolate chip cookies looked super good, too bad the ice cream sandwiches in the fridge only had snickerdoodles, but their hand written menu and ice cream flavors was our final decision. Today's Flavors definitely means something special, but their triple organic milk was unique. It tasted like fresh sweet milk, tastes even better on top of a brownie and with an extra topping (chocolate balls). More people started coming in and given the space we decided to go back with our ice cream, they have chairs outside where lots of people were eating their ice cream too. Overall, I can tell this place is special, very cute and the staff are very friendly. May come back for that carrot cake next time.

Cute little mom and pop type ice cream shop. Very helpful…read morestaff, they let me taste test the ice cream flavors. I was on the fence between the pies and the ice cream. We got a triple milk ice cream with a brownie just as they handed me the bowl I saw some chocolate crunch balls and they added it in for me for a dollar. It's a bit pricey but it's a mom and pop shop so it's to be expected. I'll come back to try some home made pie

S'mores Pie - ok if you know me, you know this one was my fave lol!

The beautiful Key Lime pie (delicious!)

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Pear pie - fantastic!!

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Nataly F.

1 year ago

Disappointing Experience Despite Tasty Gelato We were excited to stumble upon this hidden gem in Colorado, hoping to satisfy a summer gelato craving. While the gelato itself was enjoyable, the experience was unfortunately overshadowed by the customer service or rather, the lack thereof. Upon entering and cheerfully asking, "Hello, can we be helped?" we were met with an abrupt gesture a full stop hand raise and a curt "One minute!" from the young woman behind the counter. It was jarring and unwelcoming, especially as it became clear she was in the midst of what appeared to be a heated, disciplinary exchange with a younger staff member right in front of customers. The tension was palpable and frankly uncomfortable to witness. It set an unpleasant tone for our visit and nearly sent us out the door. We ultimately stayed for the gelato, but the poor handling of both customer interaction and employee management deeply affected our experience. We asked the woman in charge who identified herself as "Melissa" about her behavior and suggested she consider a more respectful approach to both customers and colleagues. Unfortunately, the conversation escalated rather than resolved. We requested a manager, and a kind Spanish-speaking woman came out, listened to our concerns, apologized sincerely, and assured us she would review the footage. While we appreciated her professionalism, the damage had been done. What should have been a lighthearted Sunday treat turned into a stressful and uncomfortable visit. It's a shame good gelato shouldn't come with a side of hostility. read more

Lawrence G.

2 years ago

These negative reviews really baffle me. I've always loved coming here! My girlfriend and I have been loyal customers for 2 years now and have never had an issue! Their vegan options ARE vegan and no, they don't charge to "taste test." So whoever said that is lying. Anyways, this place is really great!! The owner is also extremely kind and generous! There's a few very kind employees who really stick out too and go above and beyond!! We sometimes go in for just little cups but we also like to order big pints to bring home! They always pack the pints for us and even offer to freeze blast them in case we have to travel!! On top of it, this place has a loyalty card that's FREE and gets you a free small cup. If you go here a lot, it's definitely worth it. Even if you don't go a lot, it adds up quickly! Yes the inside isn't meant for you to sit inside and chat, but that's why there's plenty of other places to sit in the area outside. It's like a little stop and go spot! Ignore the negative reviews and come here if you want GOOD gelato in Old Town Pasadena! read more

Elena R.

6 years ago

So many delicious and different flavors to choose from. The peanut butter and pistachio flavors are by far my favorites. Classic flavors but the way they make them is amazing! Great size for a great price. About $4 with some change. I love the creamy texture and the sweetness level isn't too overbearing. Perfect refreshment. read more

Suzie B.

11 years ago

My husband, kids and I enjoyed the ice cream flavors we ordered: peanut butter and jelly, beer ...(?) and chocolate. The sandwich gets too messy and perhaps next time, I would just go for the cup as the cookie is too dry and hard that you end up squeezing the ice cream to get a bite. The ice cream itself is good enough. read more

Mark F.

9 years ago

I love gelato, this place always has good gelato. I always get the peanut butter and salted caramel when I come here. The service is quick ad the samples they give to the customers is a good portion. I like the other places but for the price and quality the gelato is my favorite at this location. read more

Martin B.

13 years ago

i love ice cream this is my first time going to hello gelato and it was great. Alot of different types of ice cream and in this heat it really cools you down. i used to love pink berry but now i found my new spot!! definitely will be going back! read more

Drew G.

7 years ago

I love this place and visit as often as I dare! I love the taste and texture of their gelato. Lots of flavors to taste. I always have to get the chocolate mint with one more flavor. Yum!! read more

Carly L.

199

1 year ago

I like this place alot. I would be so so sad if this place ever closed down. There are many ice cream options in old town but this is my go-to. Honestly better than Bacio! cheaper too! read more

Paul F.

10 years ago

Best ice cream place in Pasadena. It has reasonable prices and gives out bigger scoops than other places. They have flavors that are sure to suit everyone. read more

Jake M.

9 years ago

Great Gelato! I have had at least 6 flavors and not one of them has been less than awesome! Great service too!!

Takashi N.

13 years ago

I tried to Green Tea and Coffie. The Green Tea were the best. I want to I come here once a week!!!

Lani D.

11 years ago

So delish! Great flavors and prices! They let you split the cup so you can have two flavors!

Maga G.

11 years ago

Great place with a nice selection of ice cream. The employees are always super nice!

Jasmeen B.

292

10 years ago

First time experience, and I will definitely be back!

Kian M.

12 years ago

Great Selection. Great Service!

Richard R.

11 years ago

Yummy and lots of choices.

Stephanie W.

350

777

11 years ago

cute local of Gelato!

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