Amelia
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This isn’t just a coffee shop that happens to sell gelato—it’s a coffee shop that sells coffee with gelato in it. When I first heard about this place, my curiosity was definitely piqued. I’ve tried affogato al caffè before (the classic Italian dessert of gelato topped with espresso), but what I saw on their social media looked a little different—iced coffee topped with gelato.
I ordered a small Matchalato ($10) made with oat milk, vanilla gelato, and hazelnut swirl, plus a scoop of chocolate gelato ($7) and an Argentine beef empanada ($5). For the empanada, I had the option of corn or wheat, and I went with wheat. It came stuffed with ground beef and onions and I thought it was pretty good. I appreciated that they warmed it up in the air fryer.
The chocolate gelato was rich and creamy—solid, though not the best I’ve ever had. The Matchalato, which is essentially a matcha latte topped with gelato, was the highlight. You can pick any gelato flavor, but I played it safe and got vanilla. The gelato gave this drink a velvety texture and enhanced the matcha flavor by tempering the bitterness of matcha. Maybe next time I’ll be more adventurous and try pairing it with something more unusual like their salted caramel chocolate pretzel gelato—something to look forward to.
Overall, this place puts a fun twist on coffee and gelato. Definitely worth trying if you’re looking for something a little different.
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