Dolcezza Gelato & Coffee

So here’s the thing, I lived in Italy for a year, so I’ve become accustomed to killer gelato. American made gelato tends to always pale in comparison, but these guys served up a cup that took me back. The mascarpone flavor was SO GOOD. And all the other flavors my friends got were great as well. It’s most definitely on the pricey side, but honestly, and it’s hard for me to say this cause I tend to be a bit frugal, it’s worth it.

Stopped in here one morning, quaint little place, lots of cyclists and strollers, pretty busy spot. Coffee was great, they have a vanilla bean in addition to just vanilla flavoring which Iiked. The food actually looked really good although we just had a biscuit with jelly, I say "just but the jelly was amazing. Really liked the all over the place schizophrenic menu and the feel of the place, it's right on the wharf along the water. Only negative was it took over 5 minutes just to order and we were third in line. Took quite a while to get the coffee too although the biscuit came out pretty quick. If they can improve that it'll make it a even better place to go.

I go here for coffee nearly every weekend because I live nearby. I’ve yet to have their gelato or visit in the afternoon. Great coffee, slow service - it works for them, and it works for me. The coffee is well made, though it varies a little from barista to barista. The food is filling, rich and very home made, if a bit on the unattractive side. It won’t photograph well but it will grease that hangover right over.

Good coffee, and staff are not rude but indifferent (some people may prefer that to friendly staff). Average ratings for it takes forever to be served, and things are overpriced for its quality—but that’s typical in DC. If you want faster service or friendlier staff, try other cafes nearby—the Velo cafe or blue bottle coffee.

Only one check out counter. Staff barely knew how to use it. Was overcharged, and staff did not know how to void it. My English muffin was burned. Menu says “biscuit, jam, and butter” - $2.50, but rang up as $3.50. Apparently it’s $1 extra for jam and butter, but the menu does not indicate that in any way. Line moves very slow. I had high hopes for one of the few coffee places in the area, but have no desire to patron this establishment again.

What a great little place on the DC wharf. Great coffee and just about the only place to grab a quick breakfast in the area without forking over a mint. They had very good selections and the people we're about as friendly as anywhere we encountered in DC. We relied on this coffee shop daily. Very cool atmosphere also and always busy.

I stopped here over the weekend and the line was out the door. Came back during the week and was able to get in and out quickly. I tried the lemon ricotta and dark chocolate gelato. For a small it was a little over $5 and you get to try 2 flavors. There’s a least 10 flavors and a lot of them were flavors I had never heard of. Will def come back to try it out.

It's finally open! Excited to finally have some good coffee in the neighborhood as all we have previously had is three Starbucks and a couple mediocre deli coffees. I came in the afternoon so I didn't try the breakfast foods, but my latte was good. I like the space, although views of the wharf were interrupted by a couple large cars parked in front of the nice big windows. Decor is nice and there's a considerable amount of seating, especially if you don't mind sharing a long table. **Update! Dolcezza switched from conglomerate-owned stumptown coffee to small Brooklyn coffee company, Sey! This is awesome, thank you Dolcezza! When I came they were giving "for here" drinks in paper cups (not just me, I saw several). Hoping this is a one-time thing and not a new policy!