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Had a wonderful quick great experience after a nice lunch. I'm not into vanilla, but super loved their vanilla. We tried vanilla coffee and strawberry and all of them were yummy. The flavors tasted clean and simple, certainly not overwhelming. Service was fast and servers were friendly, and the place is so cute. read more

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Alex B.

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Verace Gelateria has become a weekly ritual for my wife and me. The gelato here is truly exceptional--easily the best we've found in the Bay Area. It's smooth, rich, and full of real flavor, made the way it should be. You can tell they care deeply about quality and authenticity--this isn't just ice cream, it's proper Italian gelato. Their espresso is just as impressive. It's bold and beautifully balanced, made with Italian-roasted beans that deliver that perfect depth and aroma. Whether it's after dinner or just a quick stop on a weekend stroll, Verace hits the spot every time. Any time we have friends who haven't been, we make a point to bring them. It's one of those rare places that you genuinely want to share--and once people try it, they always want to come back. read more

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It's about time downtown Livermore had a good dessert spot! I've been to Verace three times now and I've loved every flavor I've tried. Their nutty flavors are my favorite, especially the pistachio. You also can't go wrong with any of their hazelnut flavors. The gelato is super rich and creamy - it's quite filling! A single scoop is pretty pricey, so I recommend going with a friend and sharing a double scoop. :) The spirit of Italy is alive and well on K Street. The owner's vespa was parked outside, which was a nice Italian touch. ;) read more

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Zabrisky R.

6 months ago

Fantastic gelato served by kind people. Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed!

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New gelato place in Livermore! Service was very friendly. We were welcomed in and asked what we wanted to sample. Love the bright inside with blue and white decor. I ordered a cup with two flavors-chocolate and pistachio. Both were delicious. The chocolate was very decadent. Yum! I'll be back to try more flavors. read more

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Nicolette K.

8 months ago

We hired Verace to serve gelato at our wedding this past weekend. They were excellent to work with and so accommodating. Preparations like picking out flavors and organizing details was easy and fun. At the event their set up was SO CUTE and I had so many wedding guests tell me it's the best gelato they've ever had. I even had a couple say Verace's gelato is better than any gelato they had in Italy. They even had vegan options. I would highly recommend hiring them for catering or even just stopping by for a couple scoops of gelato. The hit flavor at the wedding was the Ferrero chocolate flavor. read more

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Nice gelato place with creamy and rich gelato. They have some less common favors such as Almond & Orange, Almond & Chocolate, Ferrero Rocher, Kinder Bueno. They have sampling so you could try out the favors before deciding. We ordered two medium cups each with two favors. You need to order a medium to get two favors. We had the Almond & Chocolate and Pistachio in one cup and the Kinder Bueno and Milk Cherry in another cup. All the favors were thick and rich. The Pistachio was especially intense. The gelato also wasn't too sweet which was a great thing. Give this place a try if you enjoy quality gelato! read more

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Matthew H.

3 months ago

Went today for the first time. Made me feel like I was back in Italy strolling the Piazza Navona. Rivals the Gelateria in Florence or the Frigidarium in Rome. Raquel was friendly and energetic. I had the stracciatella which was silky and delicious. I teased about it being as good as Rome gelato. Just as good if not better. I will be returning to try the pistachio. read more

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I love Verace! After an afternoon of wine tasting and dinner, my friends and I were craving something sweet while in downtown Livermore. Verace had been on my bookmarked list since the summer so we finally decided to check them out. The shop is so cute with a few tables for you to enjoy your ice cream inside. It was a nice escape on a cold day. Who gets gelato on cold days? Me. Gelato is good all the time. They have a lot of delicious flavors to choose from so it's hard to decide. Luckily you can try before you buy! We ordered a variety as a table and tried each others' and all were delicious. You can't go wrong! They also have affogatos - which truly were perfect for the cold evening. Price is pretty comparable to other local ice cream shops. Service was quick and easy. Follow them on instagram to find out any seasonal/new flavors! read more

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Lovely, little gelato shop. I had read somewhere online that if the gelato doesn't appear "fluffy" (like extremely over topped) chances are, it's pretty good. Behold. It wasnt fluffy lol I got the Ferrero Roche one and I enjoyed it. They let you sample flavors so that's nice. A small was perfect size for me. I would recommend a grande or above if you want to share with others. I'm going to bring my pooch next time and get an affogato :) read more

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En E.

7 months ago

The gelato had a consistent 'stale' taste to them. They had strong freezer burn as if they had been sitting for days or exposed to frequent temperature changes. Sampled two and ended up just purchasing the second one to avoid walking out and seeming rude. I will not be going back here as it was not appetizing at all. read more

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Incredible gelato. And they are allergy friendly- very few ingredients in their product and they know what is in it! We almost never get desserts in the US- but this gelato is truly Italian gelato and it is made with Italian ingredients- no nasty carrageenan or food starch in this! And it is SO good. The kids and I just ate a whole pint of Black currant (it's wonderful). And we tried the lemon- very pure. Like eating the essence of a lemon. I also got the ferrero Roche and the pistachio. They are SO good. But everything here is good. I have to have an affogato next time as they are a favorite drink of mine (or dessert- depending on your opinion of the affogato). Everyone is super friendly and helpful and the chef will help you if you have an allergy. Since the shop is on K street, you need to go up to the next street to turn if you are traveling East on 1st street. The shop is clean and bright and their are tables outside to eat your treat. I cannot wait to go back for more. read more

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Great gelato! Glad they're here to spice up Livermore's downtown area. Service is nice and friendly and they do allow samples. Their strawberry is amazing and fresh & I really enjoyed the hazelnut and ferrero rocher as well. Stracciatella is nice and creamy. read more

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D M.

1 year ago

We love this new gelato place. They now have espresso too. The affogato is excellent! read more

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Andrew I.

5 months ago

Ice cream was rich and delicious, staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, environment overall was amazing. 10/10

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My family and I came here over the summer. While being a new place you would expect it to be a bit cleaner. We definitely didn't receive the best treatment, while witnessing others receive better treatment. A couple before us reeked of smoke and they were helped for 10-12 minutes while we waited. When it was our turn to try a few flavors others were helped along side us. Just felt strange. The gelato is okay, as is the service. The floors and tables were sticky as well and didn't seem clean. Some things to improve on for sure. They do have some vegan options which is a plus for those with allergies. Probably won't be back anytime soon. read more

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Shawnda B.

1 year ago

It's like stepping into a cafe in Italy. The gelato was so good! Great place for a date night or a fun place to take the kids for a treat. read more

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Maria R.

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I love love love the gelato and coffee here. The gelato is better. Than any ice cream I have had. My entire family loves their ice cream and treats wait to go there. They are also such lovely people. Highly highly recommended. read more

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Just Honest B.

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2 years ago

FOOD: One of the best gelatos I've ever had. I'll be coming back. They bring their ingredients from Italy. Very high quality gelato ATMOSPHERE: Cute and clean seating agreements makes you forget your in Livermore SERVICE: Very kind gentleman who mentioned the history of Verace. Their family has been making gelato for over 50 years and it shows PARKING: Plenty of parking VEGAN: They have 2 vegan options strawberry and lemon read more

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Updating my review but maintaining 4 stars. It still reeks of cleaners inside Verace. In fact, when I came in tonight one employee was cleaning the bottom of dining tables which is odd during business hours. The other employee was methodically wiping down a napkin holder. Neither urgently greeted us and it was a full few minutes before we were served. I am happy they haven't raised their prices. I still feel like I get better portion for my money at the Pleasanton gelato shop. The coffee flavor tasted a bit burned to me and I got a bean at the bottom. read more

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Shawn M.

2 years ago

We are totally in love with the New gelato restaurant in Livermore! We absolutely love the dark chocolate and the espresso gelato is our favorite. We did get fresh strawberry as well. they also serve true Italian espresso! read more

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Amanda A.

6 months ago

Best gelato I've had outside of Italy! Service is always great and I am so glad we have this in Livermore.

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Ann M.

1 year ago

Amazing gelato! My daughter and I went to a street fare and came across this shop. It is small and tucked away on a side street. I had to get really close to see it was a gelato shop. Naturally I went inside. This was THE BEST GELATO EVER!!! We both had been to Italy, but this surpassed anything I tasted there. It was not surprising to learn the owners are from Naples. Delicious, rich and flavorful. Get some! read more

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I'm not sure what all the hype is about this place, or if I just came on an off-day, but my experience here was not great. When we arrived, the gelato was laid out in front of us and half the flavors were not labelled. The lady behind the counter was friendly and helpful and allowed us to sample some flavors. The samples tasted alright - we tried lemon, straciatelli, and a few others flavors but settled on mini versions of the former for around $6 a piece. When we sat down to eat our gelato, it just wasn't good. There were ice crystals all throughout the bowl and my wife complained about it being too salty. We've had fantastic gelato before in Concord, so this was a real letdown, especially for the price. The restaurant itself is cute and clean. Service is friendly and people seem to like it. Maybe it was an off day? I don't know, but I just generally did not like the flavor or consistency of this gelato and it was the worst one I've had in the Bay Area since moving here. I believe it's one of the only gelato establishments in the area, but there is also one in downtown Pleasanton that is better. Like I said, it could have just been an off day there or a bad batch, but they should test their batches to make sure that issues are resolved before serving it to customers. read more

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Melodie A.

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This is such an amazing place! It has become a staple for my family and friends, we go most weekends and it's become a kind of tradition at this point. I love the variety of flavors and every single one I've tried has been a hit! I recommend Verace to everyone! read more

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Tutelycee H.

2 years ago

Omg..... one word to describe this gelato... AMAZING! They literally had the best flavors; from coconut, passion fruit, KINDER BUENO! You name it, they had it! Also, the owners are from Naples Italy, so you know this stuff is the real deal. The gentleman from Naples was so nice and really went above end beyond to satisfy his customers. The portion size was amazing and he even added little candies on top! Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for exceptional customer service and loves delicious authentic gelato :) read more

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Lesley C.

1 year ago

Was looking for a sweet treat and stumbled across this place, Aside from the friendly service the ambiance of this place was beautiful! Really makes you feel like you are in Italy! lol We were able to taste a couple of flavors and got plenty of recommendations. The gelato is truly authentic and taste amazing! They also have drinks as well and it's recommended to be mixed with certain gelato flavors. Will definitely be coming back ! read more

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Dave M.

1 year ago

To say that family is foundational to Livermore is an understatement. Verace Gelato shop is truly what family is about. Family founded, owned and operated. In entering the small shop you will be greeted and treated like family. They are so excited to see you enjoy their creations, like mom trying out a new recipe on you. They smile, laugh, chat and serve the BEST GELATO this side of Italy. I can't tell you what my favorite flavor is because it will probably change with the next visit. My wife had the Ferraro Rocher with coffee and loved it. She likes to get half and half with Stracciatella as her go to half. I like to try them all and often ask what is the new flavor. Their coffee choices are simple, bold and fresh as well. So go and enjoy an amazing taste of Italy and become family. Bon appetit! read more

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Scott P.

2 years ago

Great gelato and very friendly service. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Wonderful addition to downtown Livermore.

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The best gelato I've ever had was in Venice, but this Livermore spot is a close second. Really so tasty and creamy, and the service is friendly. Nice bright atmosphere inside as well as a couple tables outside for when the weather is worthy (the owner put a heater out there, too). I worry they're a little too far off the beaten path; more people should know this place is here. read more

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Veronica P.

1 year ago

The ambiance is wonderful! The coffee and gelato are amazing and the couple working are so sweet! I'm so happy it's so close to home.

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Honest R.

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Nice cute clean place., Friendly customer service and Great Galateria.Great addition to down town Livermore California. BRAVO

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I had the pistachio and my husband had the stratcciella gelato. This place is legit. Their gelato is so good. They have plenty of tables inside and they have a few outside in the patio. Next time we will also try their coffee. I have a feeling that they make an amazing espresso. read more

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Purvi M.

1 year ago

Bright, fun atmosphere. Great variety of flavors! Friendly staff. Would return if in the area.

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Theresa L.

2 years ago

This REAL gelato is amazing! The service is super friendly. They're great with children; so, so patient and no problem giving out samples. The place is super cute, too. Just what our little downtown needed! read more

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Jacob D.

7 months ago

Best gelato in Livermore straight out of Italy! followed by the best customer service!! I met the owners fantastic, good hearted people!! I look forward to to visiting the establishment soon and plan on telling all my friends about it! read more

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Shannon G.

1 year ago

We LOVE Verace!!! My fiancé and I have come here twice now. Their gelato flavors are delicious. Especially love the almond. Coffee is great too! Highly recommend. read more

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174 S K St
Livermore, CA 94550
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(636) 627-9401
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http://www.veracegelato.com

Hours

What time does Verace open?

Verace opens at 12:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Verace close?

Verace closes at 8:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Verace closes at 9:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 12:30 PM - 8:30 PMFri-Sat 12:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Verace take credit cards?

Yes, Verace takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Verace have catering options?

Yes, Verace does have catering options.

Does Verace have a drive thru?

No, Verace does not have a drive thru.

Indoor Amenities

Does Verace allow dogs?

Yes, Verace allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Verace have bike parking?

Yes, Verace has bike parking.

Does Verace have outdoor seating?

Yes, Verace has outdoor seating options.

Does Verace have parking?

Yes, Verace has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Verace wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Verace is wheelchair accessible.

Does Verace have free WiFi?

No, Verace does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

All Natural Italian Gelato and sorbet straight from Italy Affogatos Italian Specialty Coffees Pastries Wines Spritz Italian Market

History

Established in 2024.

We are a small, local family business bringing the authentic taste of Italy to Livermore. Experience our artisanal gelato and sorbet, crafted from recipes passed down through generations of Italian chefs with over 50 years of experience. We use only real, natural ingredients, shipped directly from Italy, and churn our gelato fresh daily right here in our shop. Imagine the creamy, rich texture of our gelato, made with sun-ripened Italian ingredients. Complete your authentic Italian experience with our meticulously crafted coffee, featuring hand-selected Arabica and Robusta beans roasted by an award-winning roaster from Napoli. Taste the difference that tradition makes! Come experience the taste of Italy today!

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"Menchie's Frozen Yogurt" is located in the Peppertree Plaza Shopping Center in Livermore,CA. I…read morewas there on a Thursday evening around 730pm. It was cooling down to about 77-80*F. This was my first time at this location. Menchie's Frozen Yogurt is a self-service frozen yogurt place. Basically, you serve yourself, weigh it, and pay. There's six machines, two flavors each, and the middle valve is the "twist" or mixed. There's a wide variety of dry toppings such as chocolate chips and crushed nuts. Also, they have hot toppings such as chocolate and caramel. So how was my visit? It was okay. As I walked in, I noticed the place was a little warm, probably because people keep opening the front door. There was about 8-10 people inside. Some teens were just standing around talking. As I waited in line, I noticed the machines were dispensing slowly. I'm not sure why. I don't think it makes a difference between pulling the valve slowly or just pulling it down. It's the same frozen yogurt, you have no control over the volume or density of the mix. I used to clean and assemble ice cream and milkshake machines back in my fast food days. The machine is a two barrel freeze chamber with mixers. The mixers have blades that constantly blend ice crystals into the yogurt. That gives the frozen yogurt that creamy icy texture. The mixer pushes the frozen yogurt forward, and it's released when you pull down on the valve. I picked the chocolate-vanilla twist w/ some hot caramel and choco chips. My yogurt was semi-frozen, a little melted already. It weighed in at 8.6 oz, and I paid $6.05. Only one cashier was on duty, and he was very polite and thanked me for dropping by. The location has lots of small tables and a colorful fun decor. Located in the Peppertree Plaza Shopping Center, at East Stanley Blvd & Murrieta Blvd. Free parking in lot.

Birthday reward gives you $5 off! Their flavors are so great. I always add mochi and cheesecake to…read moremy yogurt. Prices aren't bad. You can try their flavors.

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iSee Cream

4.6(127 reviews)

8.8 mi

my usual go-to spot in the area for sweet matcha boba drinks! (specifically the matcha foam drinks,…read moremy favorites!) during this visit, we went on a monday afternoon. not busy and quick service. staff is always very friendly and sweet! convenient location since it's in the mall, so we enjoyed the drinks and macarons while roaming around stores. we also decided to try new menu items that are exclusive to the month. we got the biscoff matcha, biscoff latte, and a few macarons. Biscoff Matcha: 6.5/10 matcha w/ a cookie butter swirl, topped with/ vanilla cold foam, biscoff cookie and crumble on top. felt like a good amount of sweetness, got it at 50% for the sweet lvl. wished the matcha powder had a more earthy and strong flavor. cookie butter swirl was nice, would've been great w/ a concentrated syrup to enhance the flavor. Biscoff Latte: 7/10 similar to the matcha, latte has a rich coffee flavor. not so sweet, which i enjoyed. just the same w/ the cookie butter from the matcha. needs more of a strong flavor profile for the biscoff taste. Macarons: 8.5/10 love getting the macarons! we got the salted caramel, fruity pebble, and strawberry cheesecake. they were all great! however, i felt like the flavor didn't shine through for the strawberry cheesecake. highly recommend the salted caramel.

I have been SEARCHINGG for Hokkaido milk flavored soft serve since coming back from Asia. This…read moreplace might be the closest I have had I saw on their IG that they had a new Hokkaido milk flavored soft serve and I knew I needed to try it. After trying so many different disappointing places, I wasn't expecting much, but iSee Cream has an extremely smooth and creamy soft serve. The soft serve was also super milky and similar to taste to Hokkaido milk, similar to cremia. I'm not sure if it was just because we caught them on a good day, but i definitely will be back!! My cravings are satisfied for sure!! The workers were also so super nice and let us try a sample before purchasing! There's limited seating, so we ate the the ice cream standing outside.