Haneen O.
Yelp
I love gelato! I met some friends here on a late Sunday afternoon and there were a few folks in line. It's a small but inviting shop and the staff were handing out stickers to the kiddos, very sweet. There are two iPads for ordering near the entrance which I hadn't seen before at a dessert shop. I thought I had to choose which flavors I wanted, but you just choose the menu item you want (1-2 scoops, cup vs cone, etc). Then, when it's your turn in line, you can sample up to 3 flavors to see what you want. I tried the mesquite honey chamomile, lemon lavender sorbet, and lemon basil. The mesquite honey was just okay for me, the lemon lavender was delicious, and the lemon basil was tame compared to its lemon sister. A light hint of basil and creamier than the sorbet.
I knew I was going to get the vegan dark chocolate and I chose the lemon lavender sorbet to accompany it. It was a lovely combo: the light, refreshing flavors of the sorbet next to the rich, creamy dark chocolate. The lavender flavor was on the strong side but I liked it. I got these scoops in a cone and a little wafer, which I used to sample my friend's flavors, and the cone was tasty and gluten-free btw. I just happened to get the two vegan flavors and I really enjoyed them; in fact, I prefer them at gelato shops.
I wanted to try the mexican coffee and hazelnut & orange zest, but they were both out that day. I hope to return and try some more flavors. Thanks, Allora Gelato!