I got the limecello and blueberry Excellent Gelatos. Worth every bite! Not too sweet. I think this place is a must detour for out of towners like me. Nestled in a Farmers Market that feels very local run...the market has everything....like seriously everything..they even have Korean Sprite! When in Lansing MI, detour to Gelato Store read more

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Their website (and Yelp) say they're open till 10 PM. Drove far to get there. Arrived at 9:02 only to find out they closed at 9. Probably a good idea for a business to have the correct information on their website. They could have served me as all of the gelato was still out, but they instead showed me the sign in the cooler case displaying the correct hours. Thanks.... read more

Iorio Gelato - Gelato Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

She did not have a name tag but she was wearing a tank top with a hoodie and had braids. She was very rude, didn't say hello or thank you, got annoyed when we ordered, looked very displeased, and gave me the wrong flavor when I pointed at it and clearly said it. The names were not similar in the slightest bit. I've worked in customer service for 5+ years as a customer service manager and would never have an attitude like that, even if my husband had just died and my kids ran off from me. read more

I never had the pleasure of trying Iorio's while they were housed in East Lansing, but I'm so glad I decided to give them a try at their West Side location. Iorio's is conveniently located inside the amazing Horrock's market. Their gelato is so deliciously rich and creamy. They have plenty of flavors that seem to rotate, and there is always something new to try. If you ask, they will give you bite sized samples to help you choose a flavor. I also love that they have several dairy free options. Tonight I decided to get a pinta size to-go and split my container between rose and amaretto crunch flavors. Both were a-m-a-z-i-n-g! Iorio's also has a location near that other school in Michigan, so if you find yourself in enemy territory you can still enjoy this delectable treat! **This business landed a spot in my "Must-tries in Michigan" collection! Be sure to check back periodically for more of my home-state favorites!** read more

Hell to the yes, we have a gelato locale in Lansing/EL now! And it's so good I'd even stop by in the dead of winter. Iorio's prepares an array of gelatos, from lighter sweeter flavors like lemon and blueberry, to more unique and decadent flavors like a Guinness concoction and an Earl Grey Tea scoop. I went with a classic chocolate (nailed it) and the Chai flavor which was perfectly cinnamon-y sweet. Iorio's is also a coffee joint (will come back to try the Nutella latte) and appears to be a chill place to study. The vibe and decor is very clean and modern and they're in a great location across from the west side of MSU. The staff was very friendly and when I visited there was a huge rush of customers which they handled quickly and professionally which is more than I can say for most of the coffee shops in the area. read more

Iorio Gelato - Exterior - Gelato Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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Looks like recently open coffeehouse. Then we recognized the name (sister store is in Ann Arbor) and decided to stop for espresso drink. Excited that "Iorio's" carry "Zingerman's" coffee brand. In house made gelato made our day. Every flavor (lemon, limoncello, hazelnut, pannacotta, amaretto crunch) we had was delicious, great product. read more

Iorio Gelato - Variety of excellent gelato flavor choices - Gelato Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

This is the best gelato I have ever had. The flavors are all unique and delicious. The owner Nick makes them all himself and was trained in Italy. In fact, it was so good that we had 6 pints shipped to us. He even made 2 custom flavors for us! Just ask! In short, if you like gelato and happiness -- go here. This gelato is still our favorite - as in we had 9 more pints shipped to us. The owner is so helpful and nice and clearly knows what he's doing. read more

Delicious. Love the non-dairy options. I hadn't had a shake in year...it was delicious and I still felt great after.

Excellent coffee, great gelato, and THE friendliest baristas you'll find in town! So happy to have this café in the neighborhood!

OK so when Iorio's opened last year I was like, "we have the MSU dairy store... Coldstone... Velvet on Grand River..." But you know, I'm not gonna cry about *another* frozen dairy treats store opening up in the area. I mean, worse things have happened. Sure, the gelato is a bit pricey, but I have never had a single flavor here that wasn't a FLAVOR BOMB and just dead-on. Good thing they offer ample samples (that rhymed!) but it is a bit difficult since I always want to get all of them. Favorites though - limoncello, espresso, passionfruit, and *drumroll* THE AMARETTO CRUNCH. This flavor single handedly low key changed my view on almond flavored things. Please at least get a sample if you go and it's luckily in rotation :) Also they have fast internet and are open til 10pm, so hey students, now you can study and eat gelato at the same time!! What great times we live in. Protip - you can totally mix and match flavors in the same cup. Even the smallest one (piccolo). This was a boon to indecisive gelato eaters like myself!! read more

WHEN DID TROWBRIDGE LOCATION CLOSE?!???!!?? I stopped this afternoon for my much-anticipated treat after a day with my E. Lansing client. They are gone! Store vacant, dark, cleared out. No notice or signs up anywhere. When I was there about three weeks ago, no one mentioned that this store would be closing. I did hear they are opening a place on W. Saginaw, but that is over ten miles west! Home is 25 miles east of Trowbridge store. I won't have time to drive the wrong direction just for gelato, no matter how good, and then face a 35-mile drive home in rush hour. I'm really disappointed. Partly from missing my occasional treat, and partly by the complete lack of information. And most reviews here are for the defunct East Lansing store, not Lansing. The listings have been piggy-backed together. read more

Really good gelato, coffee, and chocolate cake. I had the Nutella latte and it was fantastic. I have tried a few of their gelato flavors and they were amazing!! I had a piece of the chocolate cake with my latte and it was really dense and delicious. A little overpriced in my opinion otherwise I would have given them 5 stars. read more

Iorio Gelato - Chocolate cake - Gelato Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Great locally owned gelato shop in East Lansing. They have another store in Ann Arbor that I frequented during my college days and this store is even better because they are serving Zingerman's coffee! The gelato rotates and there are always so many amazing flavors to choose from. They make all of their gelato in house, which keeps it super fresh. My personal favorites were the chocolate cheesecake, chocolate salted caramel, and the amaretto crunch but I've never had a bad flavor. It's more just personal preference. The gelatistas are friendly and always let you try samples, so you can get whichever one you like best. Or even better, put two or three flavors in one cup. The coffee speaks for itself being Zingerman's, but there are so many options to chose from. I tried the Nutella latte and it tasted like I would expect. So good! There is also an awesome chart about which pour to pick with which coffee to know what kind of flavor you'll be getting. Can't wait to try more. This is also a great place to come and study. There's lots of room to sit, as well as fast internet. Would definitely recommend. The owner is usually there and very friendly guy, not to mention pretty cute! read more

Great quality gelato, so many flavors & top notch service! They stuff the cup over the brim until it almost topples over from the weight. Pistachio is my favorite. Strawberry & lemon is also a great combination. If there is a downside, coffee is a bit inconsistent & the location is a little echo-y--may not be the best place if you're looking for a quiet place to work with a cup of coffee by your side. Go after dinner instead, to wind down from the crazy work day with a full cup of joy. read more

Don't limit yourself to the amazing gelato here! Try something off their coffee board. Can't decide? Roll the dice- literally. And last: try ANY of the teas over ice. I love the turmeric ginger personally. Side note: the baristas here are great. read more

I got to say, this place really surprised me. It's quite top notch. Very varied and delicious flavors of gelato, including more than just vanilla in milk-free for my lactose intolerant godkids. A million options for coffee between the flavor and brewing options. But mostly the mgmnt must be doing a great job picking and training servers. Two kids were on duty and they were both extremely helpful and ridiculously knowledgeable about the production and flavors of the gelato and coffee. read more

I love this place. So far, I think their coffee is the best coffee in town. Also ice cream is great, too. I just wish that they will have more bakery selections. read more

Review in a nutshell: AMAZING gelato made right in the cafe AND coffee?! Move over, coffee shops, Iorio's is making a mark in East Lansing! I've driven by this place almost every day since it opened, but I'm either in a rush to get parking on campus or in a hurry to get home and start dinner. I kept telling myself I'd check it out,but it was co-owner Mary's sweet, personal message inviting me to stop by that made me think, "alright, I HAVE to try this place out!" I am SO glad I did! Gelato: I'm sorbetto person because I'm not a fan of dairy, but I couldn't resist sampling a few of their intriguing flavors. I sampled the Guinness Espresso, which was like...eating beer but with this great finishing flavor of espresso. Very interesting combination and rich in flavor. Next, I tried the Coconut Almond Chip for my husband, who loves coconut, and was pleasantly surprised to find that the coconut flavor wasn't overwhelming, and the almond slivers I got in my sample added a great texture to an already fresh and full-bodied flavor. In the end, I settled with a piccolo serving of the Apple Cider Sorbetto. It's so light and fresh and has the perfect amount of apple cider taste - not too sweet, not too bland. They have your more traditional flavors, like pistacchio, stracciatella, and dark chocolate caramel if you're not so adventurous. All of their gelato is made right in the kitchen by their gelato chef. I prefer my gelato in cones, but it looks like they only have the cup and spoon option at the moment. Coffee & tea: I ordered my go-to drink, a hazelnut latte with nonfat milk. They had various other flavors and some sugar-free ones, too. The latte itself was really full-bodied and rich, especially for one with nonfat milk. I'm used to Starbucks' lattes, so this was a pleasant change from the usual "darker-almost-burnt" kind of latte I typically have. I would definitely be getting it again! There are baked goods and tea, as well, but I didn't get any of those options. Service: Service is great for a just-opened place. The newness of the store and the variety of the different gelatos available was a little telling by one of the workers who seemed to defer to her coworker for details on the different gelato flavor compositions, but she was really sweet and happy to give me my requested samples. She also was proactive about keeping the cafe clean, wiping down tables and the coffee table with creamer, sugar, etc. The other worker made my latte and rang me up, but he answered my questions about flavors with a smile and was the one who welcomed me cheerfully when I arrived. I love great food, but great food with great service is always far better! Atmosphere and Location: Iorio's has a "long" layout with seating alongside one long wall and the gelato bar, espresso machine, kitchen, cashier on the other wall. 2 individual unit bathrooms are on the opposite end of the entrance, plenty for the size of the place. There's 4 comfy, low chairs by the entrance, 2 smaller round tables seating 2, and 3 round tables seating 4. There's also a long 6-seating table at the end. The round tables would be able to accommodate half the intended seating if you're studying, but would comfortably seat full capacity if you're just hanging out with some friends over gelato or coffee. There are outlets by the round tables, but I didn't see any by the long, high table that could seat up to 6. The entire place is very well lit with hanging light fixtures and with windows on 3 of their 4 walls, there is a ton of natural light! Parking isn't too bad, but it is right by Fresh Thyme, so I could see it getting a little crowded when grocery shopping hours are at its peak. Overall, I see this place easily becoming a regular study spot for me. Everything is, in my opinion, reasonably priced and definitely high-quality. The free and fast wifi is pretty awesome, too! I tend to stay at places for hours on end, so it'd be nice to have some sandwich options, but hey - why mess up a good thing you've got going? If you haven't stopped by, you most certainly should put this on your East Lansing bucket list! read more

Checked this place out on a date night with my husband. Great gelato and fun tourist books on Italy. Made me feel like I was in a European cafe for a few hours. read more

Zingerman's coffee. Great Harvest energy bars and muffins. Excellent gelatto.

Very great tasting coffee, tea, gelato, and sorbetto. The nutella and cheesecake gelato was great. Jack was a very nice and helpful employee! read more

Would have loved to try this place but they decided to close at 9 when their Yelp profile says they close at 10. Let's pay attention to how you market yourself. read more

Definitely would recommend coming here at least once to give it a try. This was my first time trying gelato and I absolutely loved it! They have basic flavors such as French vanilla and pistachio, and then they change it up with sorbets, tangalong flavor, and even amaretto crunch. I got the French Vanilla and pistachio in a small cup and it was the perfect combo and just enough to satisfy a sweet tooth. When I say small I mean very small. That is why this place only gets 3 out of 4 stars. You pay $3.55 for a small and it's the smallest cup of ice cream I've ever seen. Don't get me wrong it was delicious but not worth the money when you see how much you get for such a high price. I went with a second person and we were fortunate enough to find a buy one get one free coupon on the hooked app. So we actually paid for 2 smalls for the price of one. That is the only way you will get me to go back. Their coffee seems to be decent price but did not get a chance to try it since I went at 9:30 at night. Might have to go back for that. If you're willing to spend a bit more then give this place a try! read more

Iorio Gelato - Small size French vanilla and pistachio - Gelato Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Tasty coffee (from Zingermanns) combined with some of the best gelato I've tasted since Florence and free wifi. What else can you ask for?

I went in on a whim before shopping at Fresh Thyme which is in the same plaza. The shop is very clean and minimalist and looks like a good place to study with big tables and lots of power outlets, very quiet. There were a variety of gelato flavors from very typical (strawberry, chocolate) to more unique flavors. I opted for the honey fig gelato and it was delicious. The little fig morsels tasted fresh. They also serve selections of coffee from Zingermanns which is nice because you have all the coffee options of aeropress, pour over, syphon etc. that chain coffee stores just don't offer. Will be back to try all the other flavors. read more

Coffees and gelato are a little bit pricy than other stores but it is a nice and quiet place to study.

Their gelato is off the hook!! They have a variety of flavors and they're all amazing! Their coffee is delicious and the atmosphere is very welcoming and inviting. The staff members are helpful and would answer any questions! Perfect place to study! read more

Every latte I've ordered here is amazing! Maybe it's the outstanding baristas! The gelato here tastes straight out of Italy! Iorios is definitely a go-to if I'm within 100 miles of it read more

Great coffee and amazing gelatos! We have been several times and have not been disappointed. The staff is very friendly and is helpful in making drink suggestions. Our kids think they have the best hot chocolate in town! We will be back. read more

I LOVE this place!! the variety of flavors are so fun!! early grey, mango, pistachio, raspberry, green tea matcha and so much more! PLUS: Zingermann's coffee!! and if you're in a group, lots of games to play if you're still gathered around the table when your serving of gelato is all gone. read more

Delicious gelato. Consistently well-brewed coffee brewed any way you'd like. Doesn't get much better than that!

I am so thrilled that Iorio's opened in East Lansing, the gelato is spectacular and the coffee is great! Locally made gelato, great coffee, and amazingly fast wifi! All great things! Ambiance is nice, with great access to power at every table! You can not go wrong visiting Iorio's! read more

Probably some of the best gelato I've ever had. The amaretto crunch and pistachio were delicious!!!

Totally delightful. Got the chocolate and pistachio flavors, very good. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere and decor inside and very clean. Highly recommend. Need to keep great places like this in business. read more

I'm not a big fan of Gelato, but this place is a-ok in my book. It's a decent cafe to go to if you life in the area. It's close to many other places, so an easy place to stop by. They have many, many different kinds of coffee for you to try. I try a different one every time I come in, trying to expand my coffee taste knowledge. The staff are friendly and helpful if you ask them about the coffee. You can try any flavor of ice cream and mix them together. They are hit or miss as far as I'm concerned. Decent seating. They need to decorate it more, though. It's just a really boring concrete floor and walls place. read more

Service there is excellent! The gelato is beyond tasty! I would recommend that anyone in the area to stop in and play the dice game for coffee and grab a muffin in the morning. read more

A bit overpriced. Service is fine, but I don't think I would come here again until they lower their prices. The flavors are good, but again, I'm not the queen of France. A large is wayyy too big for any normal person to eat, so really they should add smaller sizes and cheaper prices for me to come back. read more

The coffee is terrific here. They have a zillion options for preparing it. The space has a clean, minimalist modern vibe. They make their own gelato and have some creative flavors. read more