Specialties
On an Oktoberfest trip to Germany with family and friends, owner and founder, Michael Benedict, discovered the popular German ice cream sundae called “Spaghettieis,” a delicious noodle shaped ice cream formed to resemble spaghetti and sauce.
Upon returning to the States, Michael found this wildly-popular European dessert was unavailable in the area. His family’s longing for the perfect combination of spaghetti and gelato, and his dissatisfaction with its availability, inspired him to create a local version. Within months, “Spagato”– Italian for “dissatisfied,” was born.
You owe it to yourself and your family to experience Spagato, an exquisite blend of special whipped cream and spaghetti gelato offering a deliciously rich taste and visual adventure. It will delight your senses and satisfy your cravings for a truly fun, unique and indulgent dessert.
History
Established in 2024.
Spagato was founded in 2024 by Michael J. Benedict, inspired by a 2014 visit to Oktoberfest in Germany where he encountered Spaghetti Eis—a dessert resembling spaghetti made from gelato. Motivated by his family's desire for this unique treat and the lack of local availability, Benedict created Spagato to bring this European-inspired dessert to Florida. The first location opened in Ocala at Midtown Station Food Hall, offering spaghetti-shaped gelato topped with whipped cream and sauces. The brand plans to expand with additional locations set to open in Central Florida in 2025 and beyond.
Meet the Business Owner: Michael B.
Michael Benedict is a Daytona Beach-based entrepreneur and co-founder of Parker Stark, a hospitality group behind a handful of Florida restaurant concepts including La Pinsa, Chicken Spit, Spagato, Dunes Brewing, Prost!, and several outlets of the Jimmy Hula's franchise. Beyond his ventures in hospitality, Benedict owns Benedict Advertising, an agency based in Daytona Beach. His passions for great food and community have gone far to bring new culinary experiences to his hometown and beyond.