What a find! If you want to go on an adventure to an industrial type area for this Guinness World Record gelato place- definitely go! The ambiance is soooo cute!!! Service was quick considering it was packed! I liked the "chip" system so the servers are not overwhelmed and so the service was quick- ONCE you peruse all 248 flavors!!!! Cant wait to go again to try the unusual flavors! (Note- no public washrooms) read more

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La Casa Gelato 1033 Venables Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6A 3R9 604.251.3211 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS A YEAR! 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM https://lacasagelato.com/ Voted as Guinness World Record Holder! For World Record 238 flavours! My review: This is by far one of my favourite ice cream place in Vancouver. The flavour in every ice cream is amazing & rich in flavour. They do not skim on the ingredients. Staff are friendly & service is efficient. You buy a token for a single or double serving & start looking at the ice cream to decide what you want. There's a section for all kinds of chocolate if you are a chocolate lover, fruits, gelatos, exotic fruit like Durian, Death by Mango, La Dua, etc. There's a decent selection of sugar free ice cream too. Something for everyone. Loved the decor with different greetings & thank you from all over the world! read more

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This is my FAVORITE ice cream shop here in Vancouver!! Just walking in is an experience in itself, seeing all those different kinds of ice cream and such a beautiful shop, all pink with cool decorations. You can tell from the photos I posted here that they're from different days, because whenever I can, I go there to get my ice cream with THREE SCOPES, which is hard to find and it's always been my dream to try it! read more

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It was busy but it was smooth sailing to get orders. Always love trying new flavours. Smelled so good and love the vibe. read more

La Casa Gelato - No.5 with chocolate chip mint & mango - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Tried La Casa Gelato recently and went with the Salted Caramel and Green Tea Cheesecake flavors. The salted caramel was a bit disappointing -- it tasted more like vanilla with barely any caramel or saltiness to it. The green tea cheesecake was better; it had little cheesecake chunks mixed in, which was a nice touch, but the flavor wasn't really infused throughout the gelato -- more like plain green tea with cheesecake pieces added in. The shop itself has tons of options and is fun to visit, but I wish the flavors I tried had a stronger, more distinct taste. read more

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Hubby and I went here on the weekend for a treat. It's a really cool shop. We have gone several times in the past and had wonderful experiences previously. You used to be able to sample the flavours before picking your flavours. However, this time we were not allowed to sample any of their 238 flavours this time even though they make you pay in advance. The price was outrageous and when we got home with our 3 half litre containers we were disappointed by the bland flavour of the tiramisu cheesecake gelato. The peanut butter cup gelato was just okay and mint fudge brownie was so yummy. Overall I was disappointed with the experience and we may not go back. read more

La Casa Gelato - Guinness World Record for most flavours on site - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is my favorite place to order ice cream from nerdy cotton candy. They have so many good flavors It's​ such a pretty place like it just gives me like ice cream House vibes you know. That's definitely the ambience and the service is great. I honestly love the service. Yeah they're so nice and then they have great portions too and they have good snacks. I will most likely be ordering my birthday cake from there cuz they have cake. They have candy apples that have everything read more

La Casa Gelato - This picture shows how awesome! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Interesting place to visit since it is vibrant and unique in how it offers 238 flavors. I came for the experience, but the flavor of the gelatos was quite lackluster. The variety is impressive, but unfortunately, quantity didn't translate to quality. It felt more like a novelty than a place you'd return to for genuinely great gelato. I won't be coming back, but it's worth a one-time visit if you're curious. read more

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I am so incredibly disappointed with this experience. I have been coming here with my dad and sister since we were kids. We've had and tried so many flavors. I moved to the U.S. in 2020 and was excited to come back in 2024 and for my husband to try La casa gelato as no longer plant-based. I had hyped it up soooo much, raving about how they use real fruits, real ingredients and flavors. The first thing - they don't offer samples anymore. What exactly is the point of 238 flavors if you don't offer samples....people must pre-pay for the scoop and guess out of 238 which they might like. At the very least...charge 25 or 50 cents per sample or something. I got the durian since we both love durian and I had gotten the durian here soooo many times over the years. I did find it odd that there was no lid covering it like they always used to have. Also, when the gelato was scooped into the cup it was soooo soft and mushy.... I cannot even begin to express the disappointment and disgust that the durian gelato brought. It didn't taste like durian anymore, it was like bad flavoring. There were no real durian chunks in it like there used to be. I had one bite, my husband had one bite and then we threw it away. It was inedible. Disgusting. My husband loves lychee and I've also had that so many times in the past and I raved about how it's so good and you can't go wrong with any fruit flavor since it's real fruit. But the lychee was terrible. It had a weird chewy film like as if it were super old. Which makes sense since you can't get samples anymore so I'm sure a lot of the gelato sits there for a long time before they're emptied. The other flavor he got coconut red rice....so gross. We also threw it away. So again, what is the point of bragging about having 238 flavors if you don't offer samples. It's almost like they know the gelato is so bad now so they don't want you to sample because if you did sample you probably wouldn't end up buying anything. It's almost like they put that trash can right outside the door to make it easy to throw away the terrible gelato. I am not kidding - this was THE worst gelato or ice cream I've ever had in my entire life. And I was so mortified at how much I hyped it up to my husband and for it to be that bad. What a waste of money and shockingly bad experience. Also, the place used to always be so busy. When we went there were only a couple other people in there. So incredibly disappointed and saddened. But not only that - I'm mad because we were at a really good ice cream shop before this where my husband had a cone w/ 2 scoops and he has a big sweet tooth and wanted to get another cone but we decided to save the room for La casa gelato which ended up being a huge waste of an experience, drive, time, money and we could've had way better than this garbage. This childhood gem is not the same anymore, I won't be able to relive those good experiences and I unfortunately won't be back. Life's too short to waste on this, it ain't worth it anymore. read more

La Casa Gelato - Durian gelato in a cup. Lychee and coconut red rice in a cone (all terrible) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

OK... I know, I know... this place is iconic and is in the Guinness Book of Records for the most amount of gelato flavours. 238 flavours and it's all there in the freezers so you can count to your hearts content. BUT I find it more of a novelty place than a serious Gelateria. This isn't the original location but they made a great move. Look for the really large PINK building and you know you've arrived. They have a parking lot across the street and a sitting area as well. They are packed during the summer months. There is street parking too. Things to know. They stop samples.. because after having 100+ mini scoops of gelato, why do you need to buy one! Also, people take waaaaaaaay too much time deciding on a flavour. I was told by one guy that some people have been known to stay for over an hour trying to decide. See.. there can be too much of something! Staff is nice, place is clean, bring cash or debit - because you have no credit here, LOL! I learned a while back that real gelato does not melt like ice cream and other treats that have too much water in it - info from a Gelato Maestro. AND mine was melting like a light was being held to it... in March! Yikes. Nonetheless, flavours were good and served in a waffle cone. Price was ok overall. It's a good place to go in the middle of a night after dinner or a movie or you just have a sweet tooth. read more

So many flavors and a fun place to go! It was nice they were efficient with paying and the staff were friendly. Ended up picking Mango Mochi which was amazing and Black Forest Chocolate which was just okay. Will have to come back to try more flavors! Also, it's nice there's a parking lot across the street. read more

I used to enjoy this place so much but it's been 6 yrs since I moved out of Vancouver. This place has changed a lot. 1) no more samples - this was the highlight imo. Getting to try weird, different flavours. At least give each purchase 3 samples 2) no more weird different flavours - this was also one of the reasons I enjoyed coming here. Now, they have the standard, typical flavours you see with almost every icecream/gelato places. 3) pricey - not gonna lie, if I'm gonna pay $6 for a single scoop, it better be mind blowing but unfortunately it's not the case here anymore read more

Stopped doing samples which is mind blowing seeing as they have so many flavours - it was part of the entire experience. Last few times I've been disappointed with my choice after not being able to sample. Will probably never go back now read more

This place has a million different flavors of gelato which is fantastic I find that the service isn't very good there and I find that their prices are just insane I can't remember if you can taste the flavors their prices are just stupid they need to lower their prices would I be back there only in desperation for an unique flavor but I wouldn't want to take the whole family there you'd be broke read more

I did not believe my friend before coming here that there would be an "unbelievable amount" (ironic) of gelato flavors, but there is. There's over 200 flavors and you can have anything you could imagine, from classic mint chocolate chip or vanilla to durian and balsamic vinegar. When we went, the place was fairly empty with 2-3 people working. There's a huge center area, with each side with rows of gelato. Sadly, there were no free tastings, so you just had to go off the name of the flavor (and man there are a lot). It may take you awhile to choose a flavor like me, but the staff are super patient. I ended up getting a double scoop. Overall, the flavor of the gelato is okay (I forgot which two I ended up getting). The gelato isn't really your classic gelato (I mean, I didn't expect OUT OF THIS WORLD gelato for a place with 238 flavors), and it tends to lean on the icier, sweeter side than the creamier side. However, it is still fun to check out if you're in the area! read more

La Casa Gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I hadn't been here in years. This place is more about the quantity of flavours versus the quality of the ice cream. I always bring out-of-town visitors here for a 'wow' factor from interesting flavours to the fun decor inside. Unfortunately, they no longer offer samples due to Covid. Note: need to bring cash to pay. You're given a token, and the colour of the token is based on the number of scoops you paid for. There's free parking across the street or street parking. Note there's a wheelchair ramp at the back of the building to access the place. Food: 3.5/5 - over 230 flavours to choose from including sugar-free options. Not as creamy as other local ice cream/gelato places If you chocolate, checkout my video of choices! Ambiance: 4/5 - colourful decor depicting local Vancouver sights Service: 5/5 - friendly staff read more

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I grew up in Vancouver and always remembered La Casa with fond memories. Hung out here with my high school friends, brought out of town friends here, etc. The atmosphere used to be very welcoming and friendly. I loved it here, always thought it was the best place for ice cream. I just went again recently, my sister in law from Thailand was visiting. It was beyond disappointing. It's all brisk and business like, no longer feels like a family owned place, but feels more like an impersonal machine. I totally understand not giving away endless samples, but maybe giving out even 2 samples per paying customer would be enough. I'd love to something new before committing to a $6.50 single scoop. But no... so now you go there and are limited to what you know. Which greatly reduces the joy of going. I can get samples elsewhere and try new things, not sure why I would come here then. My kid insisted on getting strawberry, which of course I knew he wouldn't like but he's 3.5 years old only. So we get it, and we get another because of course he didn't want more than a couple or bites. I would have happily paid for 2 single scoops so we can both get what we like. Instead I paid for a scoop no one wanted, and another scoop that he enjoyed. I won't be taking my kid back here, ever. I can't convince him he doesn't like something without a couple of samples. I advise all parents with little kids to avoid this place unless you want to spend your time fighting with them, "No honey, you will not like [random flavour]. How about we get you chocolate? No? Fine... oh look, you didn't like it and how I have a whole scoop of something I didn't want either." read more

We used to go to Vancouver and visit La Casa Gelato every summer. Life changed and we went for gelato last week for the first time in maybe 15 years. Not much has changed. You do pay in advance now; I don't remember that from the way-back days. A cup with two scoops and a cup with one scoop cost CAD16.50 or so. They have a wild array of flavors, but they don't offer samples anymore, so select at your own risk. (Ube Oreo or chocolate chili, anyone?) I didn't love my amaretto cherry chocolate because the amaretto base wasn't creamy. That's a risk. The dairy flavors are made with milk, not cream. It's gelato, not ice cream. There's no inside seating, but you can sit it a walled garden adjacent to the parking lot. (Parking!) It's a 5-star experience (friendly staff!), with a 4-star product. If you have the chance you should go. read more

We were out for a family dinner and my mother in law wanted to try La Casa Gelato for dessert as she'd heard about it so many times over the years but had never gotten to try it; so that's where we went! They appear to carry other sweets in their shop besides gelato. I have rarely come here over the years so I can't remember if it's always been like that, or if that's a new addition to their shop. I chose Peach Bellini Sorbetto. Honestly, it didn't taste very peachy to me. This place is a fun place to go to for the pure novelty of having so many flavors to choose from. For good quality ice cream though, there are many better places to go to. Service: Good Parking: Free Location: In between Chinatown and Commercial Drive. Bright pink building. You can't miss it! read more

La Casa Gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

A true Vancouver gem that's a fav for the locals and a find for tourists that are lucky to learn of, as its located within an industrial part of town. A historic dessert stop that's been in a family owned business since 1982 and proudly boasts offering 238 gelato flavours. You'll find a mix of traditional, exotic & down-right mysterious flavours, in a non-pretentious / frou-frou environment. Aside from the plethora of gelato (sugar free, vegan flavours also available! & gelato cakes, they also offer a selection of cookies, chocolate covered baked goodies & candy. I love coming here either on my own or with guests. read more

La Casa Gelato - the label on the box - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Came here pre-pandemic while in Vancouver...wow, family owned and operated since 1982. So many flavors to choose from, how can one even start to decide? Well if you're having any trouble, ask for a sample of a flavor to narrow down the choices... check out the decor inside as well! Everything from around the world... I'm a simple flavor kinda person, but if you are adventurous, this is a great place to try different ones out. Cup or cone - your choice... took us a little bit to find parking in the area...so either send someone in for you or try to find a parking spot. Enjoy! read more

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Came here on vacation. They had so many flavour too choose from. Unfortunately there was no tasting but the ice cream was pretty good. Service was okay, you had to pay first than choose your ice cream flavour. Inside was super colourful and all the ice creams were displayed so you could see all the different flavours. read more

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An open letter to La Casa Gelato: (since they don't have an email / contact info on their website). Dear La Casa Gelato Team, In the past, I would have rated La Casa Gelato 5 stars, but the new no sampling policy and my recent experience with a super melty double scoop have changed my perspective. When it's hot out, the fridge temperature needs to be adjusted to keep the gelato from melting. I'm paying for gelato, not melted cream. 238 Flavors And No Samples? I've been coming to La Casa since I moved to Vancouver in 1996. That's nearly three decades. La Casa Gelato's impressive selection of 238 flavors is what sets you apart from other ice cream shops. Flavors like lavender, basil, durian fruit, pear and gorgonzola, wasabi, and chai tea are intriguing and adventurous, but often unfamiliar to most customers. Sampling These Unique Flavors Allows Us To Explore Your Offerings With Confidence, Leading To More Informed And Enthusiastic Purchases. In my experience, and I know many would agree, the opportunity to try a flavor first often leads to purchasing a full scoop or even a larger order. Samples encourage customers to venture beyond their comfort zones, exploring the diverse options you provide. Without samples, customers might hesitate to try new flavors, which could limit their choices to more conventional ones, potentially impacting sales negatively. I've purchased quite a few unique flavors like basil, lavender, chai, and various coffee varieties because of sampling. I've brought my family there. I've told people about it. The no sampling policy sign mentions rising costs as the reason for this change. What You Don't seem to Realize Is That The Long-Term Benefits Of Offering Samples--Enhancing Customer Satisfaction And Encouraging Repeat Visits--Far Outweigh The Immediate Costs. Sampling Helps Customers Explore New Flavors, Ensuring They Get Exactly What They Want. This satisfaction leads to repeat business and word-of-mouth promotion, which is the lifeblood of any business. Sampling helps new customers connect with your brand and makes visiting La Casa Gelato memorable and enjoyable. When I can't sample a flavor at any ice cream shop and end up not liking it, I don't go back. Sampling is how I ensure I'm getting something I'll enjoy. La Casa is the first ice cream shop I know of that doesn't offer samples. It's petty, short-sighted, and for that reason, you've lost my business. That means a minimum of bi-monthly double scoop purchases, year-round, plus friends and family. We vote with our dollars. You've made a big mistake by not giving samples, and anyone with common sense can see that. Instead of offering, say, three sampling spoons per person at the till or a similar compromise, you could curtail anyone who may be taking advantage of sampling. The amount of ice cream on those little spoons is ridiculously small but enough to taste--so Thinking That Retracting The Sampling Policy Is Going To Help Stabilize Or Mitigate Rising Costs Is Absurd. I hope you consider reinstating the sampling policy, as it greatly enhances the customer experience and aligns with the spirit of innovation and variety that La Casa Gelato represents. Until then, I've taken my business elsewhere, and I see others have too. Vancouver has plenty of gelato and ice cream parlors. read more

Came here on a Tuesday afternoon, there was no customers so we got to take our sweet time deciding which flavour. There is parking available across the street specifically for the ice cream store. We ordered: blackberry cheese cake (huge chunks of cheesecake which were delicious!) Stawberry Guava - little taste of guava, it was ok. Durian - tastes exactly like durian in ice cream Death by Mango - super delicious mango with some sort of strawberry drizzle? inside. Overall theres lots of options to choose from, some ice cream are a bit more "gummer" tasting thats all read more

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What can I say except SO MANY FLAVOURS. This is my first time back at La Casa Gelato in a few years and I'm a bit sad that they no longer do samples. There are so many flavours to choose from so there is for sure something for everyone. Unfortunately they do not accept credit cards so be sure to have cash or a debit card handy. And don't forget to take a photo at the iconic pink wall on the way out. Definitely a Vancouver institution for ice cream! read more

La Casa Gelato - Vanilla Oreo - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is one of those spots that will keep you coming back over and over again. I started coming here as a kid when my uncle would take me whenever I'd visit him. Although it had been a while since I visited this spot is just as amazing as a I remember. They have so many flavours it easily takes you 15 minutes just to walk around and see what flavours you'll want to order. From a whole display of chocolate related flavours to the classics the options really do feel endless. After all they hold a record for the most flavours available. I finally settled on fruity pebbles and lime and both flavours being so different were both equally as tasty. Weather your a kid or an adult this is a place you need to check out read more

Stuffed with ice creams is the right phrase to use for this corner shop in Vancouver ... making / creating 238 different flavours of icecreams is not every ones cup of tea. Incredible job and the fun part is you can TASTE all the ice creams in the store . Tasting is always fun n wen you are tasting so many of them at the same time then its even more fun. Staff is great as they look for u if u need any flavour to taste. No pressure and no stares . Just come and hve fun with flavours coz u will definitely like one or the other or maybe more like me. Its not expensive at all. Quality icecream and a big scoop for just $6 is not bad and that too wen its world record place and u get free parking. read more

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A quaint gelato store serving over 238 flavours. If you happen to be like me (very indecisive) you'll get a good workout in before eating ice cream because I walked around the store at least 10 times. And finally. I decided to try the strawberry guava ice cream. It was a very interesting combo -- mostly guava but the taste was lovely nevertheless. I think it was around $5/scoop. The scoops are big too. At the end of the day, we all scream for ice cream. Happy screaming. Xx Ren read more

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Love love love this place. The fact that they have so many flavours to choose from is amazing. This is a hole in the wall for sure, even though it's located in such a shady and industrial area. Do keep in mind though that if you have never been here, this is not a place you can dine in... you're most likely to be standing in the side walk or sitting in your car to eat. read more

I'm sad today. La Casa has been a Vancouver establishment for me, and I always brought my friends who were visiting from out of town. I mean, 238 flavors on location? That's amazing. But my experience today has shattered my trust. I had a single scoop of the apple pie ice cream, and I unfortunately have to say that it was the worst ice cream scoop I've ever had in my life. It tasted like cardboard rice soaked in cinnamon sugar water with some sawdust-like graham crackers mixed in. It was overly sweet, with a grainy texture on my tongue. And $6.25 for a single scoop seems overpriced. Single scoops at artisan ice cream shops like Earnest and Rain or Shine are a full dollar cheaper. I took one bite and had to throw it in the trash. I wish I could find it in myself to be angry, but I can't. I'm just disappointed, and I don't think I'll be back again. read more

All around terrible experience! My wife grew up here and was raving about La Casa Gelato so we stopped by on our visit back to Vancouver. Big mistake! First, they don't allow you to sample anymore. 238 flavors and you're supposed to just choose one on a hope and prayer that you'll like it. Why can't they at least do a limit of sampling? I guess this wouldn't be an issue if the flavors were all good. This was not the case. We got three different flavors and they were all so so bad. Lychee, durian and coconut red rice. Lychee and durian were both watery and tasted artificial. The coconut also had a powdery texture and also artificial tasting. We took a few bites and just threw it away in the trash bin outside the place. Oh, and it's way over priced for the 1-star quality. Dont bother coming to this place. read more

La Casa Gelato is a must-try if you are in the Vancouver area and have the means to get to the suburbs! Before you come, just know that they don't take American credit cards but they do take American cash. However, you will get change back in Canadian currency. So be prepared! They offer 238 gelato flavors, some of which are very unique and cannot be found anywhere else. Because of COVID, you cannot sample flavors and I think some of their flavors are not available. I decided to get the Salted Caramel and Ferrero Rocher. I'm a huge fan of hazelnut, so the Ferrero Rocher was a must-try. The Salted Caramel went along really well with the Ferrero Rocher. The portion sizes are also HUGE, especially for the amount that you pay. The quality of the gelato is really great and I would definitely come back to try other flavors. read more

La Casa Gelato - Salted Caramel and Ferrero Rocher - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Pricey but the 238 flavour selection can't be beaten and there is the ability to try as many flavours as you like before deciding. Top 3 best sellers are durian, mango and pistachio. The durian flavour isn't too overwhelming, slight taste and no smell for those who are wondering. Great place to bring the visitors from out of town. Weird flavours like kimchi, roasted peppers and feta, risotto, chocolate bacon etc. are also available. $6 - 1 scoop $8 - 2 scoops $10 - 3 scoops $12 - 500ml Cone or cup are available as well as other pastries and candy. They also do personalised cakes. read more

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It was a fun experience to see so many varied flavors to choose from, and taste. I wasn't brave enough to try anything spicy or really strange but did try maple bacon. Settled on something more middle of the road. Oddly enough they didn't have grape-nut which is a popular flavor in Eastern Canada. Kids go crazy here so be prepared for that! Of course they'll pick the most brightly colored junk food flavors and want more more more of the candies and other treats that are displayed in your face. Be strong. Just say NO. The shop was busy even on a rainy winter day. The best deal is two scoops so don't even think of just getting one scoop. Nowhere to sit and eat your ice cream so I guess you are supposed to move along. read more

La Casa Gelato - Eye popping colors got her attention! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

If you've ever craved balsamic vinegar or lavender gelato, you're in luck. Pineapple poppyseed? No problem. read more

La Casa Gelato - Endless crazy flavors. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

(***3.5 STARS***) Today I was pleasantly surprised that they didn't rush us even though we were just before closing (45 minutes) . Got my regular rum balls so worth it!! And today got the vanilla snicker bar, taste just like the chocolate bar so u will not be disappointed! And the coconut Bailey, little bit of coconut , not that you would want a lot or it would overpower the Bailey. and small hints of Bailey . Sadly I have yet to find a Bailey gelato that full flavour. My service was friendly and efficient. read more

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Kinda pointless to have a 100 flavors if they don't offer samples. If you pick a stinker flavor, oh well. They don't accept credit cards or US debit cards, but they will rip you off exchanging your USD. This place used to be sooo good back in the day. Sad. read more

Ventured all the way to our favourite icecream shop for some treats. Picture here is the "nerdy cotton candy" flavour. I've never tried this one before but it's really good! I'd order it again. Because of Covid, they limit number of people inside and no taste testing for a while. We went just after dinner and line up wasn't as busy that time. read more

La Casa Gelato - a hand holding a cup of ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

love all the options, its a little pricey, and not all flavors are equal, but it's a decent gelato. and some flavors are really good (mango for one) I miss the free tastes who ever heard of an ice cream (or gelato in this case) store that doesn't allow for tasters? read more

There is little doubt that this Gelato place is one if our province's best and an iconic landmark. The selection of edible sweets would satisfy most sweet tooth. Kerwin N. Maude, b.a. read more