It is a wonderful place. And about as authentic as one can get, as, the owners are Italian, and…read moremore important, have studied at justifiably famous gelaterias. Texture, mouthfeel, coldness. All great. The challenge for me, though, and solely for me, is that my personal preference for certain flavors is only sporadically represented here. Kind of a good thing in that it forces me to try places around town. For calorie counting reasons, I don't have gelato or ice cream often. It is so nice to have this venue so close to where we live when the craving occurs.

Dolce Neve Gelato is a gelato shop located in the Heights and offers a seasonal and consistent…read moreflavors. I was able to try the stracciatella, goat cheese and blueberries, and dolce neve. My favorite was the goat cheese and blueberries. There was a bunch of crushed blueberries, and the goat cheese complemented the fruitiness. The Dolce Neve has lemon in it, and the bright zestiness went well with the vanilla base. The flavors were sweet but not too overwhelmingly sweet, which I prefer. The gelato was creamy and soft. The small comes with two flavors, and although it looks small, they pile it up high with gelato! The staff was friendly and allowed us to sample the flavors and also answered any questions we had. The gelato is made in house. Would definitely come back to try their different and changing flavors!

You HAVE TO visit SweetCup! They have all different kinds of gelato which are clearly labeled:…read moregluten free, egg custard, sorbet, & other(s). After many visits and knowing I am always going to leave with at least one pint, I finally read the remarkable article about the founder/owner. She studied gelato at university in Italy!! Wow, what a cool topic to study and it shows her commitment, devotion, and skills which all go into the wonderful flavors at SweetCup! She experiments with different flavors, cultural flairs, and combinations. The location has seating inside for about 10 people and outside patio tables with chairs for another 10 people. Free parking right in front is always a bonus. See you there!

The surrounding area might look a bit skeptical, but don't let that stop you from coming inside…read more Sweet Cup is a cute place with yummy ice cream! Very unique flavors! Staff are friendly and helpful. They have a huge parking lot. Seating is limited, but they have indoor and outdoor seating. I always try to stop here for a cup if I am nearby!

At Amorino service is fast, you placed your order through their system…read more The music they play is nice and isn't loud. I have tried so far the gelato and coffee, amazing Their employees are charismatic.

This was some of the best gelato I have ever had. It tasted incredibly fresh, and the staff was so…read moregenerous with their time, happily letting me sample different flavors until I found exactly what I wanted. That alone made the experience feel thoughtful and welcoming. They are also open late, which I loved. I had already dined in the area, so this ended up being the perfect post dinner treat. I have been here before, but it had been a long time, and it was great to return and enjoy it again. The ambience was warm and inviting, and the overall environment made it easy to relax and enjoy the moment. I ordered a kid's cup, and it was honestly the perfect amount. Anything larger would have been too much for me, so the price point felt very fair for the portion and quality. I also tried the macaron and the tea. Both were fine but nothing standout for me. I have had better macarons and better tea elsewhere, and as someone who really appreciates good tea, it was decent but not something I would go back for specifically. That said, the gelato alone is absolutely worth returning for and even making a drive for. The space itself is very small and cozy, more of a boutique style spot. It is ideal for individuals, couples, or very small groups. Larger groups may prefer to enjoy their treats outdoors around the plaza and then move along, as this is more of a grab and go or short stay kind of place. Overall, I would definitely be back. The gelato is truly the star here and well worth it.

Had a variety of flavor options. They recommended the lemon flavor to me which was really good. It…read morewasn't overly sweet which is my preference. I must come back to try more

It's so good. These guys know what they are doing with gelato. And so many options. Just wonderful,…read moreI'm glad I found yall

I still have not made it into the speakeasy. No matter. The gelato remains absolutely tops, the…read moreservice is still friendly. Very cute interior and tables outside. Only downside is later parking as it shares parking with the Rossa restaurant next door, which often gets busy. Earlier in the day, parking is golden.

Service was a 5 stars, let's start there…read more The young woman manager, I will try and find her name, was as friendly as they come when I walked in. She chatted me up. Allowed me to try multi flavors. Shared with me about the speakeasy next door and there new menu and concept. The place is so cutsey, nicely decorated. The parking is limited to a few spots out front. I didn't check to see if there was parking lot in the back. The Gelato itself was fair, but did not blow me away with flavor. I got a Nuttella half scoop. I appreciate they had smaller sizes if you don't want to overindulge. I'm glad to have tried it, and may come back for the speakeasy. But will 'stick to the rivers and lakes" that I am use to for now.

Cute petite spot but a bit hot. Service was quick. Love the dairy free options…read more Mango 5/5 Kids love this. It's sweet and a bit tang. Lemon 5/5 Sour and a good lemon flavor. Biscoff cream 4/5 It's creamy and taste more like a snickerdoodle than Biscoff. Coconut 1/5 Water based which I liked but the flavor reminded me of coconut cream. I'm not a fan of coconut cream.

I've been here twice now and truly enjoy their coffee as well as the affogato (which is scoop of…read morevanilla ice cream with a shot of espresso). They grind the coffee beans fresh with each order. Idk what coffee beans they use but it's delicious!!! They are more known for gelato and ice cream which I'm sure is delicious but I just love their coffee and their affogato

Rocambolesc has great but pricey soft serve gelato…read more Trying to escape the Houston heat, I decided to drop by Rocambolesc because I had heard so many great things about their location in Spain. The chain is headed by a three Michelin star chef Jordi Roca who is believed by some to be one of the best pastry chefs in the world. While this is not necessarily pastry, I wanted to see what he would do with desserts. When you first step in, there is definitely a childlike whimsy to the decor of the place. They have plenty of seats inside as well as outside. I was hoping to see unique flavors, but I did like the few flavors they did sample. Beyond the soft serve gelato, they do have coffee and few prepackaged sweets to buy. When you order, you do get the soft serve gelato with unlimited toppings, which I wish I knew that so I could better select the combination. I did get mango passionfruit (4,5/5) which was super smooth and creamy with the right amount of tartness from the passionfruit and sweetness from mango. The fruits and nuts I got to add were a nice combination. My favorite was the nutella drizzle on top... smooth with little crunchy pieces. My only complaint was the price... While I did enjoy it, I am not sure it was worth the cost... The service was pretty friendly. Located in the Uptown Park plaza, there was parking readily available when I went on a weekday, but could vary depending on how the plaza gets. Overall, Rocambolesc offers great soft serve gelato with unlimited toppings but may be reserved for a special occassion.

Aesthetically pleasing, but that's about all it had going for it. So expensive for such a small…read moreportion, and not a great flavor selection. Also the toppings were trying too hard.

Cute Italian cafe that opens earlier than most places in City Center…read more The coffee machine is very good because my soy milk cappuccino has the best foam and they use very good coffee Lavazza beans here. Friendly service. The panini was light and crispy and a good amount of salad. Ample seating inside and also outdoor patio seating. Parking in garage street or valet. Highly recommended! Great value for the area.

Stumbled upon this cute little cafe while in the area. The cafe has great natural lighting, it's…read morecozy and clean. The staff were welcoming and took my order quickly. I ordered a cafe latte for dine in. No complaints! :-)

A real favorite and you should absolutely add it to your list. When dining in that area, the "let's…read morego to Booza now". always comes up in our conversation. Highly recommended. This is the ice cream style that has the slightly chewy texture and the great mouthfeel.

Out of town visitor and visited this place looking for some good ice cream. Ive tried several here…read morein Houston and this place is good but not the best I have tried. I am a tough critic since I am from San Diego, home of the #1 Ice Cream shop in the Nation two years in a row. I walked in and the interior was very clean and clutter free behind the counter. The flavors were very plain w basic flavors. Nothing too exciting. I had a double of Pistachio and Coconut. The first thing I noticed was how small the scoops were!!! Tiny cup with tiny scoops. I did like the flavor of pistachio and it was packed with nuts. The coconut had very little flavor. It was so slight could barely taste the coconut. Disappointing. What I did notice was the soft creamy "stretchy" texture. This was truly unique but the flavors lacked. I am not sure if I would return myself, but for anyone who hasnt tried Booza, I do suggest you try it. Experience the texture and "stretchy" ice cream. The biggest issue is the price point! High price for the portion received!

BEST gelato I've had in Houston!…read more There's a wide array of Asian-inspired flavors such as black sesame, taro, and Vietnamese coffee. They have lots of unique flavors I haven't seen anywhere else, such as goat cheese with sage oil and sea salt, and my personal favorite, SWEET CORN WITH RICOTTA! Be sure to sample it if it's in rotation, it tastes just like movie theater popcorn! The workers are very patient and accommodating, I probably asked for a sample of every flavor that was available! There's not too much seating, definitely more of a grab and go unless you have less than 6-7 people in your group! Note to the owner: If you see this, PLEASE put pandan, pandan coconut, or pandan matcha in rotation!

The Gelato Spot is right next to and also accessible directly from Hyde Park. We decided we needed…read moregelato while we were eating our pizza. According to a sign in the store, the gelato is made in house, which is cool. There were lots of unique flavors and I should have taken a picture of the case, but alas I did not. They offered samples and Mark sampled the Lemon Pie (or a similar name) and loved it. He ordered two scoops - one lemon and one coffee. I tried both and WOW, the lemon was fantastic! I ordered one scoop of Tiramisu, which included alcohol. I almost passed on it because we don't drink, but I figured it couldn't be any stronger than 'near beer'. I'm glad I got the Tiramisu. It was delicious. I would never suspect there was alcohol in it. Because we would be heading home after, we decided to have a seat and eat it in the shop, which is very clean and cute. There are three two-seat tables in the shop (it's small), so be aware. There are a few tables out front. There's nothing not to like here. I want to try every flavor! It was absolutely delicious!