Been coming here for dessert for decades. Solid spot for after dinner drinks and desserts. Great service and ambiance.

Been there a few times, wait staff is attentive, the lower level is allegedly a cigar lounge. However depending on the day it's shut down , you have to call ahead to see if it's open or not. Very inconsistent. read more

We decided to head to this establishment for dessert following dinner at another Main Street restaurant. It had been many years since we were last in and I have to say I was disappointed in the changes they have made to the seating. I get it- a business wants to pack in as many people as possible to make money. But one thing we always treasured were the quaint and cozy conversation nooks they had. It was WHY we came here for dessert rather than having it at whatever restaurant we were at. Now it is all just tables. That said, we bellied up to the table and ordered wine, the candy bar bomb and the mudslide cheesecake. My husband doesn't even like cheesecake and he said this one was quite good. My favorite was the candy bar bomb- a creative offering of all the best aspects of candy bars. With the change in ambiance I'm not sure we will be drawn back for dessert, but would definitely come by after a dinner at the Chophouse next door. read more

La Dolce Vita - Candy bar bomb - Desserts Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Fantaaaastic concept - a dedicated dessert lounge!! You enter thru The Chop House and awkwardly let the host know that you're there for LDV as there's no dedicated entrance of La Dolce Vita. There's about 8 desserts and a "dessert of the day" to make it extra difficult for you to pick. So we went for two desserts and a port flight: *Toffee Blondie Sundae (Warm Coconut-Pecan-Butterscotch Blondie Topped With Vanilla Ice Cream | Oat Streusel | White Chocolate | and Rum Toffee Sauce Poured Tableside) - mmm rummy rum. I feel like if you like Rum Raisin ice cream, you'd like the flavors of this! It was pretty decadent but not in a chocolate-y way. I couldn't stop eating it! *Brown Butter Lemon Bar - this was the dessert of the day. Loved that it was topped with ample fresh berries and wasn't too sweet. The toasted merginue-y whip was a really nice touch too! They also had a tasty looking boozy coffee beverage, which looked bomb but we were too full! read more

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Came back per usual for just desserts and was informed that the seating here is only for 21yrs old and up, due to it being a cigar bar! Seems like by now they would have a side for families or those under 21yrs old. Bummed as this was the perfect dessert pit stop. Customer service and details need to be freshened up prior to me trying again! Desserts great, though the accommodations to be able to enjoy are questionable. read more

This is my favorite late night dessert place in Ann Arbor! I came here with a friend after having dinner on Main Street. It was fairly slow and quiet on the Wednesday but that's exactly what I wanted. I was seated next to the Christmas Tree on a very comfy loveseat and chairs and it literally just felt like I was at home on a romantic date, I loved how relax it was! The cheesecake was my favorite, I ordered it with the raspberry and it was perfect. It wasn't too sweet and the texture was creamy and smooth. The opera cake was also amazing, not too sweet and with gelato. The service was great, our server was so attentive and was engaging. Overall this my favorite dessert spot on Main Street. read more

La Dolce Vita - Opera Cake and New York Style Cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ok, not quite sure why this place only has 4 stars. It is hands down the best dessert place in Michigan! They have so many options, and I have tried many of them. I will include a picture of one of my favorites. The last time I was there I ordered 4 of them and took a video so unfortunately I can't post those. Anyway, everything here is so good. It's located inside of Chop House and I've only been there for the dessert. Also, one of the waiters there is very sweet and helpful. This is a really nice place to go to this time of year. They have several seats just for dessert and there's a fireplace to keep you nice and cozy. I personally love Baileys and the chocolate melt cake was a dream. The taste of baileys in the cookie ice cream was great. I've also tried the chocolate decadence, malted german chocolate cake, tiramisu and I don't remember what else. They were all so good! The only down part is that sometimes if you go around 8/9 on a weekend night, they will have already sold out of some of the desserts. Either way this place is great. I can't wait to be back! read more

La Dolce Vita - Chocolate Melt Cake - Desserts Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

This is a great, datey place when it comes to dessert. When you come in (usually through Chop House), you have to ask for dessert only seating to get in quicker. There's also a cigar lounge downstairs! Friends and I ordered an affogato, bananas foster bread pudding, German chocolate cake and tiramisu. Out of all of them, I have to say that the most unique and best tasting one was the bananas foster bread pudding. There's a lot of hints of maple and cinnamon and the bread pudding just MELTS in your mouth. It's so good! The only reason I didn't give them a 5 was because their tiramisu and German chocolate cake was pretty ok, nothing super special. read more

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I've had a solid amount of creme brulee in my life, and this is one of the best I've had. I was blown away by how good it was, and I wish I was closer to Ann Arbor so I could treat myself to La Dolce Vita's creme brulee more often. They have the perfect crack that a lot of other creme brulees lack, but also an exquisite vanilla flavor. I will dream about this creme brulee. Their bananas foster bread pudding was also pretty good, if a little decadent. I would definitely recommend trying that if you're not a fan of creme brulee. If the two desserts we tried are any indicator of the quality of the rest of their menu, I think you'll probably love whatever you get. read more

A little on the expensive side but the desserts are worth it all! We tried the decadent chocolate with raspberry compote. It was sinful! read more

La Dolce Vita - Decadent chocolate with raspberry compote - Desserts Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

THE DESSERT HERE IS AT THE TOP!! When you bite in you can tell someone made whatever you're enjoying from scratch!! New York style Cheesecake was so light! The Gelati Or Sorbetti Had all kinds of textures that made you smile. It's simple, if you choose to have dessert here you will be happy and it doesn't break the bank!! 10/10 read more

La Dolce Vita - Exprsso - Desserts Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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I've heard good reviews and had plenty of conversation with friends who have visited this establishment. Seems the Tiramisu is a favorite treat here and I'm a huge Tiramisu connoisseur and addict. What I came for was wonderful and that was nice but the atmosphere and service was beyond my expectations. Very classy and warm place to enjoy desert and relax with friends or a date night with your special someone. Give this a try!! Promises that you'll come back for seconds. read more

La Dolce Vita - Tiramisu is to die for. - Desserts Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

One of my fave places for a splurge, no doubt! Both $$ wise and calorically. It's attached to a the Chop House but tucked in the back with some loungey seating upstairs and a cigar bar downstairs. Admittedly I cannot take the smell of cigars so I always end up upstairs and can't speak to the lower level but the upstair is grand. They specialize in coffees, cocktails, and desserts here. Things change up seasonally but there are a few things that stay year round in some capacity (like their creme brûlée and warm chocolate cake). I personally love the change up because it forces me to try something different every time. I'm never disappointed! In the past I've had the creme brûlée (creamy, not too sweet, luscious with that lovely burnt sugar caramelization at the top proving crunch and some fresh berries to add a bit of tart) and the warm chocolate cake (is there anything better than molten dark chocolate? I don't think so). Yesterday I had the individual pumpkin pie which was a small tart with a pecan shortbread crust, a smooth pumpkin spiced center, and maple whipped cream on top. It was served with spiced sugar pecans and a bit of a burnt sugar candy with pistachios. Oh my goodness this was good. The real star, however, was my fella's dessert. An apple crisp topped with a house made cinnamon gelato, a dried apple slice and drizzles of late harvest raspberry coulis and a maple bourbon caramel. Oh good heavens. I loved my pumpkin pie but I sure was jealous when his showed up. Prices on the desserts are around $6-8 a pop which is pricey compared to most dessert places but the items here are fabulous and worth every penny. They also have the aforementioned cigars and bevvys include a variety of martinis, ports and dessert wines, top shelf bourbon and whiskey, scotch, and a menu of coffee drinks. My fella and I each ordered a cappuccino with our desserts and they came with a little rock candy stirrer. I held mine up to inspect it and our waiter said "it's like your a sugar wizard!" DAMN RIGHT. And I'll gladly come back again and again to flex my sugar skills! read more

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This place is an amazing date spot post dinner! There is seating on the first floor of the restaurant as well as the basement. The basement does sometimes smell like smoke so I like getting seated on the first floor. They have a whole array of delicious dessert and my favorite is the creme brulee. So creamy and delicious. I highly recommend coming here for wine and dessert. read more

La Dolce Vita - two plates of desserts on a table - Desserts Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

This is the place for an extravagant dessert in a luxurious setting, sharing the same entrance as The Chop House, next to Gratzi. The space is at the back of The Chop House and has a lounge vibe with low seats and tables. It is a fun place to people-watch and we did just that from the corner of our comfy banquette. Across from us were groups of friends enjoying a complicated and dazzling Spanish coffee, a couple celebrating an anniversary, and another group relaxing at the end of the evening. I had the blueberry tart which featured juicy, sweet blueberries on a sweet crust. The gelato was tart and sweet and the passion fruit sauce was bright and assertive. I loved the combination of fresh flavors. I also got to sample the House S'mores with the home-made sweet, buttery cookie, and the fluffy, torched marshmallow. The peach tart was also amazing, especially the streusel and crust. Yum. Pricing is slightly higher than other restaurant desserts, but well worth it for the innovative flavors. Our server was attentive and helpful. read more

La Dolce Vita - Amazing blueberry tart - Desserts Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I went here for dessert and was very impressed. They seated us downstairs in the Cigar Bar, where we were able to spread out on comfy couches and armchairs. I was glad to find that despite the name, the Cigar Bar did not smell of smoke. Moreover, we were told that they did not allow smoking until after 10pm. We went with the Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee and the Gingered Peach and Blackberry Crisp. The Creme Brulee had a beautifully caramelized top with fresh seasonal fruit, and the bottom was rich, creamy and delicious. The crisp was a bit of a fail, in my opinion. Keep in mind, I am not a fan of ginger on the best of days, but this dessert took it way over the top. When I see "gingered", I think ginger juice, but this dessert contained decent sized chunks of ginger. However, with some careful maneuvering, I was still able get in a few good bites. Despite the overly gingered dessert, the overall experience at La Dolve Vita was excellent and I would recommend anyone to stop in if they were looking for a decadent dessert while in A2. read more

La Dolce Vita - Ginger Peach and Blackberry Crumble...Way to much ginger. - Desserts Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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We came here after dinner. There were three of us and we ordered two desserts to share, which was still a bit much. By the end, we were uncomfortably full (in a satisfying way) and all sugared out! The best thing is probably the creme brulee. They had a seasonal trio special - vanilla bean, chocolate, and coconut. But by far, the vanilla bean flavor was the best, so no need to fret if the trio isn't on the menu, since they sell the vanilla bean one separately as well. The other dessert we ordered was the German chocolate cake. Definitely packed full of chocolatey goodness, but the best part was the ice cream that came with it, which was subtle in flavor and offered a nice contrast to the richness of the cake. read more

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Even though La Dolce Vita is attached to The Chop House, it is affordable for a fancy dessert to be shared between friends for special occasions. The average dessert price is $10-$14, and it is some of the best you will have in Ann Arbor. The bananas foster bread pudding is one of my favorite desserts in the area. The rummy, rich banana, and spiced gelato make it an upscale, decadent dessert under $10. I also really love the chocolate decadence here since the blueberry ice cream really helps complement the rich chocolate cake with 3 different types of chocolate fixings. I've never gone for the classics here, but can only imagine the quality of a classic cheesecake and tiramisu. For people with asthma: Try checking in if they have no smoking nights going on that day since the basement can sometimes get stuffy and uncomfortable since this is a dessert + cigar bar, and seating is in close proximity. read more

After dinner upstairs at the Chop House we decided to head down to La Dolce Vita for dessert, drinks and a cigar. We were seated in a corner and I noticed there were only 4 other people in the joint. I have to say, service here is far and a way less attentive than its upstairs neighbor. Literally everything took forever. Placing our order, getting our drinks, getting the cigar etc. The one waitress must have liked the table of four guys more, because they got her attention 99% of the time. Beer was good, cigar was good, and the Candy Bar Pie with the Happy Birthday place was awesome. Service? Total meh. read more

La Dolce Vita - Candy Bar Pie - Desserts Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Located in the basement of the chop house. The staff was very friendly and helpful! I loved the service, how clean and cozy the atmosphere was and the desserts were delicious! I will be recommending it to my friends and family. read more

La Dolce Vita - a plate of desserts on a table - Desserts Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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This is a cute spot to celebrate a birthday if you want to do dessert only! If you want warm and cozy, go enjoy your dessert in the basement seating area! It's nicely decorated. Do note that there are hours when it's cigar hours so your jacket/outfit will smell of that. We got all sorts of desserts. I got to try their salted candy bar pie and creme brulee. Plating is beautiful! The salt caramel bar pie tasted fine. This plate should be shared because the pie is so dense. I felt like I was eating 3 chocolate bars. The creme brulee is an 8 out of 10. You'll enjoy it! If they add vanilla beans to the filling, that would top it off. The flavor would be incredibly rich! They also have Listerine in the bathroom downstairs. What a life saver! read more

La Dolce Vita - Salted candy bar pie - Desserts Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Great spot to catch dessert after a meal in the downtown Ann Arbor area. They have unique dessert cocktails, usually including coffee. If you are in the area for your birthday, stop by for dessert. We have been here twice and they always do a plate fixing that says "happy birthday" which is very personal touch. We tried the chocolate melt cake which had Baileys cookies and cream gelato. This was delicious! I am not a huge dessert person myself, but I couldn't help but enjoy this treat. The dessert was perfect for the two of us, not too heavy and just the right amount of food. We had the chocolate decadence last time and that is a great choice as well. read more

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Really amazing desserts - a good spot to bring a significant other or a date! Lovely ambiance! Only wish they had more eggless options. If I could - I would have really given this place a 4.5 out of 5 and not just a 4! Worth checking out! read more

La Dolce Vita - House Made Sorbett - Desserts Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Best desserts in town. Get the ice cream/gelato/sorbet trio. Classic, simple choice. They have some specials that change with the seasons. My favorite thing to do is get the affogato but with the Bailey's cookies and cream gelato. One of the best value items on the menu, too! read more

Beautiful food, classy place, kind service. Got the bananas foster upon recommendation and it was indeed delicious! read more

La Dolce Vita - Bananas foster - Desserts Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Came here the other night for just dessert. They have a separate area for lounging with desserts, spirits, wine, and cigars. I hear their restaurant, Chop House, is quite exquisite. You may want to make reservations if you have a large party. Our waitress, Rebecca was very welcoming and knew her dessert menu extremely well. We wanted to hear her comments on the desserts and she gave us succinct notes about each one. We ended up ordering the hazelnut torte (triple layer caramel cake with thick chocolate mousse between each layer and a scoop of their intense coffee gelato). Both parts of the dessert were delicious. The plate was drizzled with chocolate and the cake and ice cream fed two comfortably. Just a kicker, everything is made fresh here. read more

Having the option of walking in or just finishing dinner at the Chop House, the desserts are a must! I'm hearing the new seasonal menu is be out soon. I can't wait, they are always Spectacular! read more

La Dolce Vita - Delicious! - Desserts Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Fabulous place to sit and chat over coffee, dessert or drinks. LOVE that they have the upstairs option; away from the cigar smoke. Amazing that I couldn't even smell the cigars just up the stairs. I just wish they had a bathroom upstairs and didn't have to use the stair. The waitress was nice but a little clueless. Small seating areas and the cubbie we were in was a little uncomfortable to have one of us sitting in the aisle, at a table that at our knees. we snuggled into the banquette along the wall. You can't lounge in a dinner chair with no arms and the other chairs were taken. Boo - especially since we had out waiter reserve us a spot before dinner. The Creme Brulee was perfect. I had hot tea and the after dinner coffee was rich and bold. We will go again and maybe check out cigars and wine downstairs next time. read more

We went here after a night on the town. Stopped here because our cab driver suggested this is a good spot for dessert and drinks after dinner. The downstairs lounge where we has dessert and drinks was the perfect atmosphere. Very quiet and private and the service was great. We ordered the apple crisps and brownie sundae with ice cream to share which was delicious. The apple crisp was a little bit better than the chocolate and the presentation was beautiful. I also got a Moscow mule which was delicious but a little disappointing it didn't come with with a copper cup. The bottle of champagne we got was as well delicious and the orange juice I got on the side was freshly squeezed and a great addition. Overall a great place and amazing for date night. Maybe next time we will actually go to dinner here and than go to dinner and drinks downstairs too! read more

La Dolce Vita - The after math of our dessert and drinks. Moscow miles, apple crisp, and the brownie Sunday with champagne - Desserts Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I went here for desert following my girlfriend's birthday dinner. I had heard great things from many of my friends who had gone before and wanted to go back sometime soon. We ordered 3 things: Crème Brûlée: This was exactly what I expected out of the restaurant. The custard was rich with vanilla flavor while being light and fragrant. The Brûlée was a little burnt but it did not take much away from the flavor and the overall experience of the dish. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking for dish that will be a guaranteed hit. Overall, the dish was delicious and the flavors definitely were fantastic. Gelato and Sorbet: I only had a small taste of this but the friend that ordered it was raving about the sorbet and thoroughly enjoyed every bite. Tiramisu: I ordered the tiramisu as it is my favorite Italian dessert. I was blown away with how flavorful it was and could not stop eating it. The dish was bursting with all of the classic flavors with the ladyfingers, the coffee, and the cocoa working together to create a fantastic dish. It was also very filling which was surprising to me. The service was fantastic and they even wrote happy birthday on my girlfriends dish which was a nice personal touch. Definitely place to visit if you are looking to have gourmet desserts. read more

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Don't get dessert at the restaurant you are eating in (unless you're already at Chop House or Gratzi). Come here. Chocolate Melt Cake: This is topped with Bailey's cookies and cream gelato aka delicious. If you like chocolate (why wouldn't you?), get this. Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee: Classic dessert. This is good every single time. You can do no wrong with creme brulee. Winter Trio (Seasonal): Chocolate peanut butter ball with bacon bits, chocolate caramel bar, s'mores cake. I wouldn't recommend this over the chocolate melt cake or creme brulee. 1. Chocolate Peanut Butter Ball with Bacon Bits: I should preface by saying I hate peanut butter so we got this on the condition that my friend had to eat this part. I tried some and it didn't make me dislike peanut butter any less. 2. S'mores Cake: Not that great. If you want s'mores, go to The Melting Pot and get their chocolate s'mores fondue. 3. Chocolate Caramel Bar: This tastes just like a Twixt bar. It is my favorite of the trio. I actually ended up getting it by itself during another visit. read more

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I loved this place! Found this place on Yelp and I just had to try it out. I like the interior. We sat in this lounge-like area. It had a fancy vibe but without the snobby servers. I had a hot chocolate (coffee makes me feel sick *sad face*), while the company I was with had their choice of coffee, from cappuccino to latte. The drinks were decent. The desserts though were pretty good! And I'm all about dessert. ;) They had a special trio of creme puffs the night we went. If I remember correctly, it was cookies & cream, strawberry shortcake, and espresso or something coffee-tasting. It was very tasty! We also shared a creme brulee among the 6 of us and it was pretty good too. I like the concept of this place. If I am ever in town again, I would definitely come back here! read more

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This is a really nice spot to stop for some dessert and coffee on a cold night. The ambiance is upscale and romantic. My biggest qualm would be that because it is located at the back of chophouse when you walk in you're directed to wait sort of in the middle of the dining floor by the stairs in order to be seated for dolce vita. We were seated within five minutes which was nice, but even then it's really awkward just hovering there in the middle of the restaurant while you wait. The coffees were pretty good. I ordered the Spanish coffee which is like a mini show, in that it is flambéed tableside. As an FYI though it is heavily spiced with cinnamon, too much for my tastes so I switched with my boyfriend. He had the French coffee which was perfect; not too much bite or liquor. In regards to dessert we got the chocolate decadence which was lovely, albeit a little heavy. Definitely would recommend sharing that dessert between two people. The blackberry sorbet it was served with was delicious though, the best I have ever had before. We also ordered the chai latte cake, which was really tasty. It has a velvety moose, as well as crunchy pieces and a moist cake so there's a lot going on but it works well! Finally in regards to service, it took a while for our waitress to come over and after that she never really seemed that attentive. Regardless the ambiance and dessert definitely make this place recommendation worthy! read more

La Dolce Vita - Chai latte cake & french coffee (back), chocolate decadence cake & spanish coffee (front). - Desserts Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

We've been many times, and its usually good. Tonight was terrible. Wait staff spilled my wife's martini on the table, stuck her hand in the drink to remove the shaker parts, and served the drink anyway. The German chocolate cake was frozen in the middle and my Manhattan looked and tasted like it had more cherry juice in it than bourbon. We'll give them another chance, but tonight should have been comp'ed. Unfortunate. read more

We love vanilla bean creme bulefee better! But the water is best ( too much sugar in cakes read more

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It's one thing when you walk into a restaurant and are asked "can we help you?" By the host. When it was pointed out that perhaps if we were two White women he would've asked "table for two?" It's another thing when the awkward exchange was witnessed by the manager (through his own admittance). We called , being from out of town and having gps take us to some sketchy (the restaurant is in a sketch area too) street and informed them we were to be late but minutes away and were told no problem. The host who looked surprised that the woman he spoke with was Black , decided to scold us as if we were 10 and kept stating we were late. The food was subpar. Manager waived the glasses of wine. Which was fine but honestly who cares as we came out because by Gods grace we can afford to dine out and support local businesses in these times. Terrible customer experience and pretentious energy. 0 out of 10 I do NOT recommend. read more

Again, the -1 stars is for the price. ;_; The desserts were great. Our waiter over at The Chop House set us up with a place over here, and between the five of us, we ordered a tiramisu, the chocolate melt cake, and the creme brulee, and ended up sharing them all. :D My favorite was the tiramisu (I tend to be biased, but it was amazing). There was a cigar lounge downstairs that one of my cousins was rather interested in, but majority ruled, so we stayed upstairs. The couches were really comfortable, although it got a little cold. (This is really my fault though.) The ambiance is definitely nice, and our waitress/the service in general was great. I have fond feelings for this place, mostly because of the awesome desserts and company, but also because this was the one and only place where I managed to get my credit card to the waitress. Score! ...Unfortunately, it was all in vain. My cousin grabbed it back and replaced it with his own. So close, yet so far. :[ read more

They have a cool cigar lounge. I enjoyed the cigars. But the desserts were not really tasty and they were too sweet. read more

La Dolce Vita - Desserts Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Lava Cake is not lava enough. Only a small part of the center is melting. Blueberry crumble cheese cake is too sweet. A bit disappointing. Service is pretty good though. read more

La Dolce Vita - Chocolate lava cake and Blueberry crumble cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Totally loved the place!!! Something new coz i have not been to such an upscale place for Desserts!!!! Has very nice, cozy lounge kinda seating. The hostess will seat you depending on what you are there for, dessert or food. Sat night was a very busy night but we got seated immediately. We ordered a creme brulee, a tiramisu and a hazelnut cappucino. I must say everything we ordered was just so yummy n perfect!!! Even though our server forgot to bring our tiramisu and brought some other dessert instead. But upon bringing it to her notice, she immediately apologized and got us our Tiramisu!! Another thing we found fascinating is the way they put on a show while making the Irish coffee with flaming glass. It's awesome!! Since my first visit I've been there so many times and will continue in future too!! Get your sweet tooth wishes answered here!!!!! read more

La Dolce Vita - Hazelnut cappucino - Desserts Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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