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Paleteria Dulce Vida

4.4 (51 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Vy D.

I love ice cream and this place has very good ice cream. The high reviews are definitely true. I ordered a small and it was pretty generous. I absolutely loved the flavor and the color! The ice cream tastes fresh and it was good. You can tell they put time into developing the flavors and texture. The ice cream is thick and creamy, it coats your mouth. The ice cream is also very affordable, not too expensive! I recommend this place for families, casual dates, a group outing, or a sweet treat! It's a really unique store, with unique ice creams. I like the different types of ice cream they have and flavors. They have their own private parking lot, so you don't have to worry about parking space. There's plenty of tables inside and out for you to sit and enjoy. I like getting ice cream and eating it outside on a warm day.

Jennifer R.

Cold creamy goodness served up with a smile (under the mask). Oh, was this place a wonderful surprise for a weeknight after-dinner treat. They have so many options..tons of ice cream flavors and a bunch of food items (ie walking tacos in Doritos bags). They have fresh fruit popsicles and fresh fruit bowls as well. I don't love fruit, so I was just there for the ice cream! My favorite flavor was "frappuccino". They have cool, unusual flavors like "queso" and "tequila" too. They texture is super creamy and I love that its not super sweet. So glad to have found this little gem.

Soursop Sorbet And Tamarind Paleta
Steve A.

Paleteria Dulce Vida is another Mexican ice cream place in Columbus. It's located in a pretty good area for such a place. This area of Columbus has lots of Hispanic immigrants and it gets a lot of them here, which is a good sign. If they think it's good, anyone else probably should also. There's lots of flavors including non dairy flavors. If you don't know what paleteria means, it will help to learn before you come. It's Spanish for frozen dessert. There's a pretty big selection of ice cream and popsicles. Among the flavors are the usual like coconut, and the more exotic like chili. The ice cream is about $2 per scoop. It's about $2 for one popsicle, which isn't bad. The paletas are good but also be sure to have the ice cream, or the sabores. It also comes in non dairy flavors. There's some unique flavors like soursop, which is kind of like a pear but sweeter. If you want good Mexican ice cream come to Paleteria Dulce Vida. It has pretty friendly service even if you aren't a speaker of Spanish. With all the attention this kind of ice cream is getting around Columbus you should try it from this.

Oreo, mango and strawberry cheesecake
Jenny L.

We absolutely love this place and the new expansion is even more amazing. Lots of unique flavors to try

Wing Yan K.

Get bored with the typical ice cream shop, then come and check this place out. Not only they have tons of flavors to choose from, they do have some unique flavor that you may not find from other places. And no need to stress out from picking, the lady is happy to offer you some sample to try them all. Beside ice cream, they have popsicles, drinks, and lot of Mexican snacks that I never heard of. This colorful haven will be my to go place for desserts and snacks.

Mangonada
Felecia G.

The mangonada which consists of mangoes, mango sorbet, tamarind sauce and candy pieces is delicious. The staff working that day was very friendly and offered multiple samples. The scoops are generous and the prices are affordable. The elote ice cream tastes just like the corn. There is also pine nut ice cream that is delicious too.

¡Tres Marias!
Andrea L.

Generous sizes. It tastes like the ingredients are fresh. The staff is very friendly, doesn't rush you and the climate is comfortable. This place is low-key and certainly not obnoxiously pretentious like some first name ice cream spots in Cbus. The ice cream is simple which is powerful. But you can get Extravaganza with added sprinkles. Eating this tastes like nostalgia. I may not have grown up with a true paleteria in my day but this place tastes like Home!

Mangonada
Deanna C.

Wow, this place is so cute! I love how colorful the inside of the shop is and how the staff greets you. Dulce Vida has any craving available right in front of you! I decided to go with the Mangonada which is mango sorbet, mango chunks, chumoy sauce and tajin! It was the perfect amount of sweet and spicy. Best thing is that it is only $4.99 on Tuesdays!

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Best ice cream in Columbus hands down!!!! Really authentic flavors. My favorite was the cheese flavor. It was surprisingly good

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4.8(127 reviews)
3.2 mi•Polaris

Little Ladies was quite a drive for me, but I've been wanting to try it for weeks so duh the drive…read morewas completely justifiable! My brother went with their seasonal special, the Pumpkin Roll Sundae (pumpkin roll, brown butter cinnamon Rice Krispies, cardamom caramel, and whipped cream). My forever motto is "if you can't decide, get both," but luckily they offer a flight option here that comes with three miniature sundaes. For my flight, I chose the Pumpkin Roll Sundae, The Thelma (crushed pretzels, candied pecans, maple bourbon caramel sauce, and whipped cream), and last but definitely not least, The Simone (chocolate cookie crumble, espresso pudding, and maple bourbon caramel). The Simone was my absolute favorite. That espresso pudding took the entire sundae up ten notches! I also have to give an honorable mention to the pumpkin roll in the seasonal sundae. You could tell right away that it's completely homemade as the flavor was incredible and it wasn't dry at all. The real pumpkin flavor shines through in all the right ways. The shop itself is so cute, and the staff were incredibly friendly. They even chatted with us afterward to ask which flavors were our favorites. I would highly recommend supporting this small, family owned business to anyone looking for a great sweet treat!

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3.3(55 reviews)
3.5 mi
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Wanted something besides DQ, and this was handy. Self-serve nowadays, even more than before, so:…read morepick your size, pick your yogurt, and pick your toppings. I got coconut with some lychee bits (I think?) on top. Very refreshing. Baby K got strawberry, topped with, well, all kinds of stuff. She loved it. Service was friendly and helpful (and minimal, but still.) Selection is great. It's a bit pricey, but, you pay for convenience and selection I guess.

Another stop along the greater Columbus ice cream/froyo trail. Reminds me of a place I loved back…read morehome. Plenty of places to seat inside and a few outside. Today's visit featured a variety of tart, sweet, and chocolate flavors. I went with birthday cake, white chocolate strawberry and pistachio. White chocolate strawberry was hands down the best flavor! Pistachio had an unusual after taste and the birthday cake tasted like vanilla. The toppings bar had a good variety of dry toppings. My favorite was the cupcake bites which you usually don't see. Not enough fruit toppings. The price per ounce was a little more than I expected. Overall not a bad place for some fro-yo. Tip: If you are looking to get more than one flavor, pick up a divider! First time I had ever seen once. Tip 2: Pull the handle slowly since the fro-yo comes out rather quickly and don't want to overfill your cup before you load on the toppings.

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Really nice young man working alone when we came in on a Monday afternoon!…read more I like the locations like this one that has indoor seating - really great on a super hot day! It also has a takeaway window and a couple outdoor seats, too. I love Rita's custard SO much, but when paired with the Italian ice? It's a perfect treat. The lemon ice with vanilla custard is an S tier little sweet treat! Cherry is a solid ice flavor too. But that lemon will always be my go-to.

Rita's in Westerville is the place to go if you're looking for a sweet treat . Their exclusive…read moreparking lot (shared with one other business) is refreshingly easy to maneuver, a rare luxury on State Street. I love that there are two ways to order: outside at the window if you want fresh air or inside if you want to escape the elements,. It's a very choose your own custard adventure. Service though can be inconsistent. Visit 1: Three workers, zero greeting s. I actually pinched myself to make sure I was alive. Visit 2: Three different workers, all Energizer Bunnies. Visit 3: One worker, friendly and quick. One small suggestion: since they already wear Rita's shirts, a consistent dress code for bottoms would make the team look more professional. In other words, no pajama bottoms thank you. As for the treats, the twist custard, which is half vanilla and half chocolate is a dream. The mango Italian ice was tasty but a tad too sweet for me, and the strawberry milkshake was delicious with real strawberries. With great parking, great custard, and service that's occasionally perfect. I recommend Rita's - pajama pants and all.

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