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4.3 (592 reviews)

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Vanna T.

Was craving gelato & stopped by this shop in West Covina. Got the pistachio & coffee gelato in a cup. Very flavorful, satisfying, & perfect for the hot (fall) weather. Plenty of parking in the lil plaza off the 10 freeway. It's located in the same plaza as 85 degrees and next to Dog Haus. Very quick and good service. Too bad they no longer give out free samples :( that'll be the only downer. Overall, still a great gelato shop.

Lawring W.

Tries their vanilla bean, regular cup size, $6. It was alright. Not too sweet, pretty big serving size. Wish there as more flavor though. I'm sad that they don't do samples. I remember they allowed samples before. The space is not very big inside, but there are a couple tables. There are also benches outside. The service was good.

Ana T.

My friend and I came here on a hot day to get some gelato. We almost didn't find a parking space...best to park in the first space we see than getting closer. There was only three tables inside the store, and the sun was shining brightly, so we ate outside in the shaded area. A regular cup with two scoops is $6 each. I got the coffee and mango vegan flavor, and my friend got the berry vegan and lemon vegan flavor. We sadly didn't really taste the mango or lemon flavor. The cassata was ok; it was sweet. I would come back to try the other items on the menu.

Looks more like something you'd find at Starbucks than an Affagato
Benedict A.

I dont know how this place has such a high rating..... maybe things were better back in the day...... but know its definitely not above a 4 star place. Walked in here on a Saturday when it was super hot and sunny outside and there was no one in here. Which should've been a sign that this place isnt all its cracked up to be. They call it Cozy I'm gonna call it small. Huge sign that they dont offer any samples. Which is like...... what......? I understand unsavory and ghetto people taking advantage of the free samples but maybe limit it to 1 or 2; but none is a bit stingy. There's so many flavors, I dont know if I'll like the one I choose, unless I get a couple samples. I was taking a picture of the gelatos in the case, and the person working the counter was like, your not taking a picture of me are you?!? In a rude tone of voice. No girl..... I'm more interested in getting a picture of the gelatos then of taking a picture of you. C'mon now. Don't be so rude. I ordered an affogato. It normally comes with vanilla, but I wanted cherry and it was an extra cost. Which is crazy cuz, unless its pre-made, why cant you just scoop the cherry gelato instead of the vanilla gelato when making it......? Now by no means am I a gelatto connoisseur. But they put so much extra fluff into here, affogato purists would be turning in their graves..... they have cookies, they have a mountain of whip cream, they drench it in chocolate syrup. I ended up throwing away the majority of the whip cream and chocolate syrup abomination and cookies. If I wanted something so high in sugar I would just goto Starbucks and get a frappuccino!! Only saving grace about it was that there was a huge helping of cherry gelato. The coffee/espresso though tasted weird. And was really bitter. I definitely know strong coffee as I've had a double shot of Turkish coffee in Turkiye and accidentally drank the grounds at the bottom. That tasted better than whatever was created in this place. They have another display case of some other pastries and desserts. Either they sold everything out cuz it was looking pretty sad and empty. Or no one buys them and they only make 1 or 2 of some of them....... I know I won't be back.

Left is vegan dark chocolate and right is coffee
Valezka A.

The place was a typical ice cream shop layout the woman that served us was very kind and patient. We both enjoyed the vegan dark chocolate gelato and a coffee gelato. If I lived closer to this place, I would definitely go there more often.

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Rosa R.

First time here, I like gelato, but don't have it often. I love dark chocolate but when I saw the dark chocolate vegan, I hesitated and asked for a sample. Unfortunately, they don't give samples, so I took a chance and ordered it. No regrets at all - I loved it and would definitely order it again!!! The service was fast and welcoming, would come back again!

Jay Q.

I can't recommend this place highly enough! From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed with genuine warmth and professionalism. The staff and part owner is incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. Simona even stayed and have a chat with us. We tried their vegan chocolate and milk chocolate gelato -- both were absolutely amazing! Rich, smooth, and bursting with flavor. My wife had the hazelnut and chocolate chip, and she loved every bite. It's rare to find a place that nails both dairy and non-dairy options, but they've done it here. The service exceeded our expectations -- not just because of the quality, but because of the care and detail put into every step. You don't always find businesses that operate with both heart and excellence, but this one absolutely does. We love the ambiance so thank you for an amazing experience -- we'll definitely be back and will be recommending you to everyone we know!

Aftin J.

This has been on my list of places to visit for awhile so I'm glad I was able to try. Great variety of flavors, but no samples at this time which was a total bummer. I loved the pistachio. Friendly employee and a great sweet treat.

Connie S.

We tried the hazelnut and strawberry flavors. The strawberry tasted quite artificial and wasn't enjoyable--I wouldn't order it again. The hazelnut was better, though it may have just stood out in contrast to the strawberry. Both flavors had a texture that felt more like sorbet than true gelato, which was disappointing. Also worth noting: they don't offer samples.

Rebekah L.

This was a simple Iced Cream parlor here in West Covina, CA., but I was just in need of some flavored iced cream on a hot Summer/2024 Friday. I already like driving to 'The McIntyre Square,' West Covina, CA., so basically I was just looking for a different local biz to support other than just going to Juice n' Bowls all the time. I literally checked out this Iced Cream Parlor was due to the interesting Italian sounding business name~'Il Gusto,' quite catchy at that. I got a pink scoop spoon for keepsakes that actually said 'Made in USA,' on the spoon. I didn't realize it was going to be difficult to park arriving on a late Friday afternoon here. I had to walk about a block to get to Il Gusto. I may return on an actual week day to avoid such a crowded parking lot next time I May crave their coffee gelato iced cream again. We will see. I got the $8 cup of 2 scoops of iced cream flavors~coffee and pistachio. The coffee tasted great~pistachio was just ok....maybe if I had ordered a different flavor to go on top of the coffee would have been better. I'll give another item another shot on a different hot Summer/2024 day again.

Regular sized gelatos with 2 flavors each! (Left: Kinder & Pistachio, Right: Black Cherry & Tiramisu)
Melisa A.

One of my favorite ice cream/gelato spots in the area! They have the best pistachio gelato I've ever had. Besides pistachio, personal favorites include stracciatella (sp?) and tiramisu. Every visit, the staff are super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend coming here for dessert. There are quite a few restaurants in the plaza, so it can get quite busy and parking can be hard to find sometimes. But it is worth it!

Cristine G.

The ice cream shop a few doors down doesn't open till 1 pm. We couldn't wait so we came to this place. The lady worker was nice to let us in a few minutes before they open at 12 as there was a line forming. It's a small shop with a few tables and chairs, their different flavors of gelato behind a glass case. The price was kind of steep for me so I had my son get his choice of caramel and hazelnut in a medium cup ($8) and I opted for the slice of tiramisu cake ($4). This is definitely the place when you feel like splurging. Parking was busy on a Sunday.

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It looks like they have closed. I arrived around 7pm and it was completely dark inside and the door was locked.

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This place was amazing, so sad that it closed :( The lady who owned it was also always super nice and made the best ice cream

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1 year ago

Ice cream was okay. Looked better in the pictures They didn't have any cannolis. May try again if I'm in the area.

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Got a scoop of the berry and dark chocolate. Tastes delicious and the person who took my order was very friendly! Loved the service today

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Did your hours change? I came to experience the greatness I heard about and the doors are locked. 😞

The business is closed.

Hello, I have been visiting the shop regularly for a week, but it is currently closed. Could you please let me know if it will reopen soon or if it has closed permanently?

Hi Andrea! I'm so sorry you didn't find us, I apologize. The store is temporarly closed, I hope to be able to update you soon about a reopening date. So sorry for the inconvenience!… Read more

Hello. Is the shop closed permanently? I've come 3 times and it's closed even during business hours.

Hi Michelle! I'm so sorry you didn't find us, I apologize. The store is temporarly closed, I hope to be able to update you soon about a reopening date. So sorry for the inconvenience!… Read more

You had mentioned that the previous owners left you their recipes. Did you ever start making basil gelato? Also, do you make cannoli's?

Hello Eileen, thank you for reaching out! I'm sure we misanderstood each other, I've never used the previous owner's recipes. And I'm not going to make the basil gelato, I'm sorry.… Read more

Hi there, I use to buy your cheesecake and tiramisu cake but I was told that you don't make it anymore. Is that correct?

Hello Tessa, thank you for your interest! We always make tiramisù (sliced). About the cheesecake, we do it regularly during the summer. During winter time you can place an order at least 4-5 days in advance. Have a nice rest of your day!

Do you guys make crepe cakes?

Hi Bobbie! Thank you for your interest. We don’t make crepes cakes at the moment, sorry. Have a… Read more

Do you have basil gelato?

Not yet, I’m sorry Hopefully we will start in two weeks

Do they have any sugar free flavors?

No we don’t I’m sorry

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