You must try the chocolate hazelnut gelato here!…read more The last time I had chocolate hazelnut gelato was in Rome on a hot day. I tried many gelato places since, but never found anything as creamy and delicious. That's until I found this place. The chocolate hazelnut gelato is absolutely fantastic. The flavor profile is perfect. It's not too sweet. Love it.

Arrived back in Berkeley for one night and got to try a different dessert this time! This place is…read morecentrally located in the plaza right off the Downtown Berkeley BART station. My good friend not only picked us up, but she and her husband got dinner too, so of course I had to get dessert! We were short on time, so I used DoorDash to place a pickup order and it was literally ready in like less than two minutes. I can't speak on the ambiance of the place as my partner was the one who ran out to go get our order. Mango Sorbet - one taste of this and I swear it was reminiscent of biting into an Alphonso mango (which I know is no longer in season). This is a total winner and for this flavor alone, I would absolutely come back. Pistachio Gelato - this was pretty creamy and the crushed pistachio pieces actually tasted like it had been fresh and roasted. I'm glad it retained it's flavor and texture despite being swirled into a gelato. My partner commented that it was good seeing a pistachio frozen dessert in its natural color and not with the artificial green food coloring. This turned out to be a perfect purchase because my friend who lives in Berkeley surprisingly had not tried this place yet! I knocked off a star because the pints did not have the flavors labeled which I thought was rather strange. We were all impressed by both gelato flavors, but the mango sorbet was very clearly the fan favorite. It's nice to know this shop is opened daily (Monday to Thursday from 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM and Friday to Sunday from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM) especially with school back in session.

This is my go-to when I am craving some really good ice cream. Seating inside and outside. Rotating…read moreseasonal flavors. Mostly high school staff who are very kind. Most recent visit I got the mint chip and coffee flavors. I appreciate that both flavors pack a punch, and taste authentic as compared to artificially flavored store bought ice cream. They serve a honey lavender flavor almost year round that is incredible. My personal favorite is the marzipan flavor served during the holidays. They don't skimp on the quality and intensity of flavor. This last visit I also asked if they would give me a single bite of vanilla ice cream on a disposable spoon for my dog, and they kindly obliged. Wonderful local spot that always brings smiles :)

The last day of Feb. turned out to be a sunny 73 degrees so there was a slight wait, but so worth…read moreit. The young worker was so patient & helpful with recommendations that it made the whole experience that more enjoyable. Out of the 2 samples I tried, I ended with the Meyer Lemon. Samples: Cherry Cheesecake which I thought had an icy instead of a creamy texture so I didn't choose this one. Honey Rose & I mostly tasted the honey & no essence of rose, so I decided to pass. Without sampling the Meyer Lemon bc the worker recommended this, I just chose it. The Meyer Lemon was refreshing & had a creamy texture. It was perfect with the fresh waffle cone. I'm ready to try more flavors the next time I stop by.

Great tasting ice cream in the area, great election of flavors, amazing, fast service and patient…read morestaff, well clean and eye catching flavors to choose from.

Sweet + sweet: that's what an in cream sandwich all about. I liked how sweet it was. I tasted…read morehappiness and pure joy, free of all of the work inefficiency and love betrayals. The place is cute, small, but has its styles.

Listen, I don't like giving poor reviews, but if you know my history here, credit where credit due…read more Not a berkeley guy, for starters, so idk what y'all do for milk tea but we got out of a decent dinner at Kura and wanted to get the most of our parking charge for being on hallowed Cal grounds. Gadani was highly rated, nuff said. It's got a nice interior, but most shops these days do. First thoughts are they are running a Fanloli in there, lots of cutesy stuff for sale, not common for coffeeshops, but I was excited for a banana mocha latte or honestly whatever that has banana in it, I'm all for that but it was sold out, big bummer. Second thoughts are I hate the kiosk ordering, I had to dig around for that disappointing news, tbh I feel like this kiosk nonsense just means whoever is back there gets more time doom scrolling but call me out for not loving the end of human interactions. Third thought was this is taking awhile, took about 10 minutes to get a milk tea which is a little crazy when no one else is there. Case in point for second thought because anywhere else it would half the time, are they making bead necklaces into the back? Fourth thought was when my wife said her milk tea tasted like water, which I tried and said yep it does, then she asked me if mine was bad, because I had the same order only hot, which I said, "yes it does taste like water, how did you know," to which we both say collectively, "fucking Berkeley." Normally id leave it there, but then I realized that the cup was spilling on me constantly and it actually wasn't me, the top wouldnt close so I was spilling the milk tea flavored water all over my sweater because their cups don't close properly. Listen, it wasn't a nice sweater but comon, insult to injury in a time of failure, people come to places like this to get a night cap, especially in a world where nobody young drinks. How the hell is this top of the mark, is it the ice cream? If it's the ice cream, I'm glad, because otherwise I think y'all are crazy. All that and parking was $20 bucks. Smh, why do people live like this.

Maybe the best bubble waffles ever. Fast and friendly service and fun environment. The one down…read moreside is that it's probably around 800 cals for a bubble waffle w ice cream and it comes w two toppings too. I'd def share w someone. They have rose petal toppings and exotic ice creams. Fun for a date night.

Cute ice cream shop with really unique flavors!! We tried a couple flavors and decided on the mango…read moresorbet and peanut butter (so goooood!!!) Love that you can get two flavors even with a small, and the portion size was very generous too! Def recommend to check out :) in such a cute part of town too!

We went about an hour before closing and there were a few hiccups throughout the visit. There was a…read moreline out the door which got me excited because it usually means the place is good, and the reviews say the same. The only issue is there's no clear menu posted online, so we walked in completely blind. Their website shows a long list of flavors but not what they actually have that day, so it felt like a guessing game. The line moved really slow because there was only one employee handling everything. She was taking orders, giving samples, answering questions, and ringing people up all at once. She was super friendly and doing her best, but it felt like a lot for one person during a rush and the shop could definitely use more help. The space is really small and tight so it was hard to even see the flavors until we got close to the front. When we finally got up there, a lot of the tubs were already empty which was confusing since most ice cream shops restock. Some flavors I wanted weren't available anymore, and if they're out it would make more sense to just remove them from display. The dirty containers didn't make sense to display. I sampled the jasmine green tea and knew right away I wanted it. It was creamy with a smooth tea flavor that wasn't overpowering. I got a small with half jasmine green tea and half avocado. The avocado was surprisingly really good, super creamy and tasted like a fresh avocado smoothie. Both flavors weren't overly sweet which I liked. My husband wanted cookies and cream but it was sold out so he got chocolate chip instead, which was solid and creamy with good texture. Overall the ice cream itself was good, not the best I've had but definitely not bad. I like that the flavors lean more natural and not overly sweet. I could see myself coming back if I'm in the area, but the experience would be a lot better with faster service and more consistency with what's actually available.

"iScream" ice cream is Fourth Street's only dedicated ice cream place…read more It has a prime location just north of Hearst Ave, but it's entrance is away from the sidewalk. There's plenty of tables outside lining the path to the door. I was there on a Wednesday around 5pm. A line is normal at iScream, so I got behind 2 people. There was only one hardworking young lady behind the counter, so we had to wait a bit. I don't know what they were baking in the backroom, but the sweet aroma was just captivating. I asked for a scoop of Dark Chocolate in a cup. The "tap to pay" system made the transaction quick and simple. The ice cream was rich, creamy, with a bitter aftertaste. Very good! For $5.25. it satisfied my ice cream craving.

Before you can even reach the door, you are greeted with smell of homemade cookies. Okay, I knew I…read morewas in trouble. No kid size in a cone? But there is a kid size in a cup. Interesting. But great for kids cuz they get a bigger scoop. I was distracted by a dad who was losing his cool when one of his kid dropped his ice cream.

I have been coming here for years, but recently realized that this gelato is healthy! They use…read moreallulose and maltulose which are natural sugars with low glycemic. Cane sugar for example is mostly sucrose. This means that you can eat the gelato if you're diabetic or keto! Also employees here are always very friendly

Such a delight! Went here after dinner and it was the perfect way to end the night. Not super…read moresweet, but lots of flavor. The young girl working the front was super efficient despite it being so busy. I love the lights and how cute it is inside too! My favorite is the Piedmont Hazelnut and the Coconut!

Kind employees and great ice cream :) This is a must stop shop if you are in the area…read more My only suggestion would be to make the pandan cookie sandwich with vanilla or coconut ice cream since it is quite sweet paired with caramel icecream (hazlenut I think)!

Girl breakfast (hazelnut with freeze dried strawberries) and tinky winky (ube with honeycomb)!…read more Came here the other night and it was so busy! I can't believe how they come out with new flavors every Wednesday- that's an enormous amount of creativity! There's gotta be a flavor you like here- their offerings are so unique- and range from being super decadent to lighter sorbets. Will be coming back!

waited 25 min, but that's the fun of it right!?…read more got thin mint and vanilla. lemme just say the thin mint was SO GOOD! tried my friends' flavors: fresh strawberry, ghirardelli chocolate, cappuccino.. all delish (make sure u add the oreos) also, i heard zendaya endorsed this place. is it true? anyways, if i came back to berkeley i'd def come again!

I'm rarely in the area but I love this frozen yogurt! They have real quality ingredients, and the…read morevalue is great. It's too bad there's not a dine in space but we found a bench outside a campus building across the street. Service is friendly and though the line can be long if you soak in the experience and are not in a rush it's no problem. I can't imagine enjoying it in a rush anyway because it's meant to be savored and enjoyed as one of the simple pleasures in life. Other frozen yogurt places these days have an artificial, almost corporate feel about them. I also like how pricing is not based on weight like most other places. It's straightforward, they mix it for you, and it's delicious.

Leo was hands down one of the best servers I've had in a long time. From the moment we sat down, he…read morewas super friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without us ever having to ask. He gave great recommendations, checked in at the perfect times, and kept the vibe positive the whole night. You can tell he genuinely cares about giving good service and making sure customers have a great experience. Our food came out perfectly, and Leo made the whole meal even more enjoyable. If you visit, definitely ask for Leo he'll take great care of you. Big shoutout to him for going above and beyond. We'll definitely be back!

This ice cream spot/diner is iconic. If you grew up in the East Bay or visited, there's a good…read morechance you've been here before. I've been here a long time ago and think it was the original building / location during that visit. On this visit, my nephew and I were in the area, grabbing dinner and thought it would be really fun to stop by this spot for dessert. Also, Alysa Liu just got the gold medal in the Olympics and I was swelling with East Bay pride. When we got there, the place was really busy. Although we were able to get seated right away because people were mainly ordering ice cream at the front counter. The room where we were seated it's pretty large and bright. It was a fun and active vibe in there. Our waitress showed up and I wanted to get some crazy concoction and I can't remember exactly what I got, but it was one of the banana sundaes. My nephew ended up just getting two scoops in an ice cream dish. We both enjoyed our ice cream and I was telling my nephew about my experiences growing up in the East Bay a little bit and how this place was immortalized and one of my favorite movies 'Up'. Overall, just a great time with delicious ice cream and great, friendly service. They have their own parking lot, but I was able to find some street parking right across the street from the location. I would just warn you, however, that when you're parking on the street, try to not keep anything of value visible.