La Casa Gelato

The ice-cream is excellent, the staff is friendly, and there are numerous flavors to select from. The cost is reasonable, and the establishment operates late into the evening. They provide their own parking and an outdoor seating area for enjoying the ice-cream. I would highly recommend visiting this establishment for ice-cream.

Tried La Casa Gelato based on a friend’s recommendation, and it was such a fun experience! 😋 They’re known for their huge variety of flavors, but honestly, what stood out to me just as much was their attention to detail — the decor is super cool, and I loved how they showed respect for different cultures by including different languages in their welcome messages. The bright pink wall outside is also a total eye-catcher! As for the gelato — the peanut butter with Nutella was hands down my favorite. I’ll definitely be back for more!🍦 Just a heads-up though: there’s no seating inside, so be ready to enjoy your treat while walking around or in your car.

Lots of flavours and the ice cream it’s I. But the attitude of the owners specially from the male on the video is very rude like if they where making you a favor to sell you. I will definitely no come again considering that there are better corran shops in Vancouver with better services. It’s just the fame of the place but if you don’t have to come this far, save your self some time.

The store doesn't seem to be from today. It's very big inside, there are many kinds of ice cream. You decide how many scoops you want before you go in. They give you casino chips. The staff is friendly. There are chocolate, fruit, desserts, and alcoholic varieties. You can even go there just to see the decorations on the walls.

Long running gelato place with hundreds of flavors, unfortunately, they don’t allow for tasting anymore, so it is hard to choose ice cream flavors out of the fast varieties, I had the tiramisu and nut kulfi flavor, which were both very flavorful, I recommend chocolate and nutty flavors

This place is amazing! So many wacky and awesome flavours to choose from and the owner was fun to chat with. I had a scoop of blue jolly rancher and caramel apple. They were both delicious! I will definitely be back to try more. If I lived in the area this would be my go to spot with friends for sweet treats!

The current world record holder of the highest number of ice cream flavours. They have 238 flavours, including a whole section of different flavours of chocolate!

Stopped here last week after a recommendation from a coworker. It was wildly overwhelming with 238 flavours to choose from. There’s definitely an option or 4 for everyone. The art work is rad too! Def worth checking out

I hadn't been here in years. This place is more about the quantity of flavours versus the quality of the ice cream. I always bring out-of-town visitors here for a 'wow' factor from interesting flavours to the fun decor inside. Unfortunately, they no longer offer samples due to Covid. Note: need to bring cash to pay. You're given a token, and the colour of the token is based on the number of scoops you paid for. There's free parking across the street or street parking. Note there's a wheelchair ramp at the back of the building to access the place. Food: 3.5/5 - over 230 flavours to choose from including sugar-free options. Not as creamy as other local ice cream/gelato places If you chocolate, checkout my video of choices! Ambiance: 4/5 - colourful decor depicting local Vancouver sights Service: 5/5 - friendly staff

An open letter to La Casa Gelato: (since they don't have an email / contact info on their website). Dear La Casa Gelato Team, In the past, I would have rated La Casa Gelato 5 stars, but the new no sampling policy and my recent experience with a super melty double scoop have changed my perspective. When it's hot out, the fridge temperature needs to be adjusted to keep the gelato from melting. I'm paying for gelato, not melted cream. 238 Flavors And No Samples? I've been coming to La Casa since I moved to Vancouver in 1996. That's nearly three decades. La Casa Gelato's impressive selection of 238 flavors is what sets you apart from other ice cream shops. Flavors like lavender, basil, durian fruit, pear and gorgonzola, wasabi, and chai tea are intriguing and adventurous, but often unfamiliar to most customers. Sampling These Unique Flavors Allows Us To Explore Your Offerings With Confidence, Leading To More Informed And Enthusiastic Purchases. In my experience, and I know many would agree, the opportunity to try a flavor first often leads to purchasing a full scoop or even a larger order. Samples encourage customers to venture beyond their comfort zones, exploring the diverse options you provide. Without samples, customers might hesitate to try new flavors, which could limit their choices to more conventional ones, potentially impacting sales negatively. I've purchased quite a few unique flavors like basil, lavender, chai, and various coffee varieties because of sampling. I've brought my family there. I've told people about it. The no sampling policy sign mentions rising costs as the reason for this change. What You Don't seem to Realize Is That The Long-Term Benefits Of Offering Samples--Enhancing Customer Satisfaction And Encouraging Repeat Visits--Far Outweigh The Immediate Costs. Sampling Helps Customers Explore New Flavors, Ensuring They Get Exactly What They Want. This satisfaction leads to repeat business and word-of-mouth promotion, which is the lifeblood of any business. Sampling helps new customers connect with your brand and makes visiting La Casa Gelato memorable and enjoyable. When I can't sample a flavor at any ice cream shop and end up not liking it, I don't go back. Sampling is how I ensure I'm getting something I'll enjoy. La Casa is the first ice cream shop I know of that doesn't offer samples. It's petty, short-sighted, and for that reason, you've lost my business. That means a minimum of bi-monthly double scoop purchases, year-round, plus friends and family. We vote with our dollars. You've made a big mistake by not giving samples, and anyone with common sense can see that. Instead of offering, say, three sampling spoons per person at the till or a similar compromise, you could curtail anyone who may be taking advantage of sampling. The amount of ice cream on those little spoons is ridiculously small but enough to taste--so Thinking That Retracting The Sampling Policy Is Going To Help Stabilize Or Mitigate Rising Costs Is Absurd. I hope you consider reinstating the sampling policy, as it greatly enhances the customer experience and aligns with the spirit of innovation and variety that La Casa Gelato represents. Until then, I've taken my business elsewhere, and I see others have too. Vancouver has plenty of gelato and ice cream parlors.

I used to enjoy this place so much but it's been 6 yrs since I moved out of Vancouver. This place has changed a lot. 1) no more samples - this was the highlight imo. Getting to try weird, different flavours. At least give each purchase 3 samples 2) no more weird different flavours - this was also one of the reasons I enjoyed coming here. Now, they have the standard, typical flavours you see with almost every icecream/gelato places. 3) pricey - not gonna lie, if I'm gonna pay $6 for a single scoop, it better be mind blowing but unfortunately it's not the case here anymore

I did not believe my friend before coming here that there would be an "unbelievable amount" (ironic) of gelato flavors, but there is. There's over 200 flavors and you can have anything you could imagine, from classic mint chocolate chip or vanilla to durian and balsamic vinegar. When we went, the place was fairly empty with 2-3 people working. There's a huge center area, with each side with rows of gelato. Sadly, there were no free tastings, so you just had to go off the name of the flavor (and man there are a lot). It may take you awhile to choose a flavor like me, but the staff are super patient. I ended up getting a double scoop. Overall, the flavor of the gelato is okay (I forgot which two I ended up getting). The gelato isn't really your classic gelato (I mean, I didn't expect OUT OF THIS WORLD gelato for a place with 238 flavors), and it tends to lean on the icier, sweeter side than the creamier side. However, it is still fun to check out if you're in the area!

This is one of those spots that will keep you coming back over and over again. I started coming here as a kid when my uncle would take me whenever I'd visit him. Although it had been a while since I visited this spot is just as amazing as a I remember. They have so many flavours it easily takes you 15 minutes just to walk around and see what flavours you'll want to order. From a whole display of chocolate related flavours to the classics the options really do feel endless. After all they hold a record for the most flavours available. I finally settled on fruity pebbles and lime and both flavours being so different were both equally as tasty. Weather your a kid or an adult this is a place you need to check out

We were out for a family dinner and my mother in law wanted to try La Casa Gelato for dessert as she'd heard about it so many times over the years but had never gotten to try it; so that's where we went! They appear to carry other sweets in their shop besides gelato. I have rarely come here over the years so I can't remember if it's always been like that, or if that's a new addition to their shop. I chose Peach Bellini Sorbetto. Honestly, it didn't taste very peachy to me. This place is a fun place to go to for the pure novelty of having so many flavors to choose from. For good quality ice cream though, there are many better places to go to. Service: Good Parking: Free Location: In between Chinatown and Commercial Drive. Bright pink building. You can't miss it!

What can I say except SO MANY FLAVOURS. This is my first time back at La Casa Gelato in a few years and I'm a bit sad that they no longer do samples. There are so many flavours to choose from so there is for sure something for everyone. Unfortunately they do not accept credit cards so be sure to have cash or a debit card handy. And don't forget to take a photo at the iconic pink wall on the way out. Definitely a Vancouver institution for ice cream!

Just wanted to update the review to say it should be a policy of yelp that any positive reviews that contain a feature (the sampling of the 200 flavours) that no longer exists should have to be removed. That seems like a fair thing to do to accurately reflect to the business. If that were to happen their ranking would instantly drop to 2/5 or lower which is fair for the current business as it's run. It's not fair to coast off of the glory of a time when the owner actually cared about customers.

A true Vancouver gem that's a fav for the locals and a find for tourists that are lucky to learn of, as its located within an industrial part of town. A historic dessert stop that's been in a family owned business since 1982 and proudly boasts offering 238 gelato flavours. You'll find a mix of traditional, exotic & down-right mysterious flavours, in a non-pretentious / frou-frou environment. Aside from the plethora of gelato (sugar free, vegan flavours also available! & gelato cakes, they also offer a selection of cookies, chocolate covered baked goodies & candy. I love coming here either on my own or with guests.

So many flavors! Such a fun ice cream shop. The grandkids loved to see all the different flavors. It's unfortunate they no longer offer samples. If I'd had a sample I'd have ordered a different flavor. Staff was great tho. Very friendly and great service.

If you've ever craved balsamic vinegar or lavender gelato, you're in luck. Pineapple poppyseed? No problem.

Came here pre-pandemic while in Vancouver...wow, family owned and operated since 1982. So many flavors to choose from, how can one even start to decide? Well if you're having any trouble, ask for a sample of a flavor to narrow down the choices... check out the decor inside as well! Everything from around the world... I'm a simple flavor kinda person, but if you are adventurous, this is a great place to try different ones out. Cup or cone - your choice... took us a little bit to find parking in the area...so either send someone in for you or try to find a parking spot. Enjoy!

Came here on a Tuesday afternoon, there was no customers so we got to take our sweet time deciding which flavour. There is parking available across the street specifically for the ice cream store. We ordered: blackberry cheese cake (huge chunks of cheesecake which were delicious!) Stawberry Guava - little taste of guava, it was ok. Durian - tastes exactly like durian in ice cream Death by Mango - super delicious mango with some sort of strawberry drizzle? inside. Overall theres lots of options to choose from, some ice cream are a bit more "gummer" tasting thats all

Used to love coming here to try their unique flavors. It was a fun adventure to enjoy as a family. You would try several kinds before settling on one or two. It had obviously been a while since we had been there as we walked in yesterday to find they no longer allow tasting! The woman behind the counter looked almost annoyed and said they hadn't been doing that for 5 years now. So before COVID? What the hell is the point of having over 200 flavors if you do not allow sampling? What a disappointment. Had I realized before I paid for my ice cream that this was the case I would have just turned around and left. I ordered an old favorite but it tasted terrible. I took 3 bites and gave it away. I will never go back. No point now.

Still the best! with the most selection! Wish they handed out a special chip so you could have a taster- changed over Covid but they need to bring that back... at least to have one tester

Love love love this place. The fact that they have so many flavours to choose from is amazing. This is a hole in the wall for sure, even though it's located in such a shady and industrial area. Do keep in mind though that if you have never been here, this is not a place you can dine in... you're most likely to be standing in the side walk or sitting in your car to eat.

I haven't been here in a really long time and decided to venture back. Come to realize they no longer allow samples for their 238 flavours. For me, that's a reason I would not return as I decided to try a different flavour that turned out to taste like pepto bismol (pink vanilla cotton candy). I understand the reason as it's inflation but customers should be allowed a couple samples or even one -- so you can make sure the flavour isn't gross so you can make sure you walk away satisfied. This is a real deterrent and will probably kill business. I'd rather get gelato down the street on commercial as their prices are better and samples are included.

A quaint gelato store serving over 238 flavours. If you happen to be like me (very indecisive) you'll get a good workout in before eating ice cream because I walked around the store at least 10 times. And finally. I decided to try the strawberry guava ice cream. It was a very interesting combo -- mostly guava but the taste was lovely nevertheless. I think it was around $5/scoop. The scoops are big too. At the end of the day, we all scream for ice cream. Happy screaming. Xx Ren

Never been to a gelato shop with so many flavours! Cool experience. You pay first, and they give you a token to exchange for the ice cream when you decide which flavour - it's a little overwhelming lol. I ended up choosing a scoop of nerdy grape and tiger tail. Both flavours were great. I'll be back to try more!

La Casa Gelato is a must-try if you are in the Vancouver area and have the means to get to the suburbs! Before you come, just know that they don't take American credit cards but they do take American cash. However, you will get change back in Canadian currency. So be prepared! They offer 238 gelato flavors, some of which are very unique and cannot be found anywhere else. Because of COVID, you cannot sample flavors and I think some of their flavors are not available. I decided to get the Salted Caramel and Ferrero Rocher. I'm a huge fan of hazelnut, so the Ferrero Rocher was a must-try. The Salted Caramel went along really well with the Ferrero Rocher. The portion sizes are also HUGE, especially for the amount that you pay. The quality of the gelato is really great and I would definitely come back to try other flavors.

There is little doubt that this Gelato place is one if our province's best and an iconic landmark. The selection of edible sweets would satisfy most sweet tooth. Kerwin N. Maude, b.a.

I never thought I'd see the day that a business could take all the enjoyment out of getting ice cream and turn it into the suckiest, most miserable experience possible, but they have achieved that. First, you are herded in like cattle and forced to prepay in cash or debit options only before you even can look around and figure out what you may want. After you pay, you have to carry around an unsanitary casino type chip they hand you for another second transaction later. Nice way to increase human touch and potential contamination involving more things, including dirty money, change, and these casino chips. More ways to transmit human contact and infections, diseases, etc . The place comes across cheap and raunchy in countless ways. The prices are high for barely ok, and not particularly fresh or delicious ice cream. They have signs all over whining about the rising costs of ingredients, service, etc, and they can no longer offer any tasting samples. Wah wah wah, Hello, the world sucks for all of us with insufficient global resources and off the charts inflation, where we can hardly afford to go out for ice cream anymore to pay $7.50 for a snall single scoop of mediocre ice cream, where they won't even let you split or mix the flavors, besides a small shaving on thr top if you beg enough like a subservient dog. What's the point of having 230+ flavors if customers can't try them to see what they even like and, more importantly, determine which ones taste fresh or not. If they're that cheap, just charge another $1 or more for the cone and make it a nice an interesting, unique experience like before where at least you can try a few flavors. Then again, many flavors are not all that good either, and the ice cream doesn't seem as good as it once was. Maybe they or their suppliers are shortccutting quality in ways I dont even know, too? They didn't give me a napkin with the ice cream, and didn't seem to have any out for customers to take either, so if you drip any ice cream outside, you're out of luck. I don't know why I returned here. It sucked and came across as a dysfunctional dinosaur business, while some others in Vancouver have figured out better products, better service, and can maintain a happy, enjoyable ice cream experience. Definitely not here. Why go to this out of the way, industrial area, for such a crappy experience? I have no idea and will try my best to remember that and not return. Can't imagine they can survive too long the way they operate, but time will tell what happens next.

I'm sad today. La Casa has been a Vancouver establishment for me, and I always brought my friends who were visiting from out of town. I mean, 238 flavors on location? That's amazing. But my experience today has shattered my trust. I had a single scoop of the apple pie ice cream, and I unfortunately have to say that it was the worst ice cream scoop I've ever had in my life. It tasted like cardboard rice soaked in cinnamon sugar water with some sawdust-like graham crackers mixed in. It was overly sweet, with a grainy texture on my tongue. And $6.25 for a single scoop seems overpriced. Single scoops at artisan ice cream shops like Earnest and Rain or Shine are a full dollar cheaper. I took one bite and had to throw it in the trash. I wish I could find it in myself to be angry, but I can't. I'm just disappointed, and I don't think I'll be back again.

There are better ice cream places. This place sells because it's gimmicky, everyone knows that. It's a cute place to take your date, or it used to be. Can't sample anymore, it's basically the same as going to the grocery store and picking up a tub of ice cream. But twice the price, and with lots of screaming children

Stuffed with ice creams is the right phrase to use for this corner shop in Vancouver ... making / creating 238 different flavours of icecreams is not every ones cup of tea. Incredible job and the fun part is you can TASTE all the ice creams in the store . Tasting is always fun n wen you are tasting so many of them at the same time then its even more fun. Staff is great as they look for u if u need any flavour to taste. No pressure and no stares . Just come and hve fun with flavours coz u will definitely like one or the other or maybe more like me. Its not expensive at all. Quality icecream and a big scoop for just $6 is not bad and that too wen its world record place and u get free parking.

You will definitely find an ice cream flavour you're craving for here! It's almost overwhelming to decide which flavour(s) to go with because there's a lot! I ordered a double scoop but could've done with just 1 as it's big. We also went here after a full dinner so to take full advantage of this place, come when you're hungry or really craving for some ice cream. I got the pistachio and guava strawberry flavours -- both delicious on their own! This place is definitely a must-try in Vancouver!

No samples here due to covid-19, staffing and economic stress. World record for 238 ice cream and gelato sorbet flavors in a medium sized store. We pay first for the size you want then go and spend an hour trying to decide what flavors to get if you're clueless! Good quality and cones with variety of cone types and colors.

I haven't been here in ages, so we decided to finally come back and see if it's still super good! Let's just say I'm sad that they cut out half of the flavour selection due to covid but their system is very organized! You pay @ the door and get coloured coordinated chips which indicates the amount of scoops you can get. It's all serviced in a cup with a waffle chip. * 3X - 2 scoops ($8) ~ I got durian and lychee. * The durian was ok la, it wasn't strong enough, it was very light. I remember previously they needed to cover the durian with a lid so the smell doesn't coat the other ice creams but they don't have to now as it's no longer strong. I was quite disappointed as it was very mild in flavour, even smell was very mild. Wish it was stronger. * Lychee was pretty bomb! It had real lychee pieces inside which made it very legitimate. The taste was good and strong! I really enjoyed this one. Super refreshing too perfect for the summer! It was sweet but not too sweet. Honestly reminds me of a real lychee slush! * Also got 1 scoop ($6). * 6/10 ~ meh I was a bit disappointed as it's not as good as I remembered. Honestly probably would rather go to other places. But variety wise, this was good! * 7/10 ~ prices aren't bad! You get big scoops. But the single scoop in my opinion is totally not worth the price might as well get the double! Total bill before tip: $33.60. * 5/10 ~ it was very well organized. However despite the sign saying 10 people max, there was well over 10 people at a time and because everyone is looking at flavours it was not as social distanced. Mask required.

So many flavours yes. Management and staff are friendly and kind. Unfortunately I think it best to stay with the standard flavour orders as especially in the winter time the less ordered flavours get old and start to taste like "ice" and like the other flavours in the freezer. I had peach mango cherry and rum raisin and they almost tasted the same. None of us finished our ice cream. Three stars for being awesome. Ice cream was 1 star.

They have over 200 flavors. Durian is must try!!! I would try peanut butter curry when I come back next time. Very cool decor too.

(***3.5 STARS***) Today I was pleasantly surprised that they didn't rush us even though we were just before closing (45 minutes) . Got my regular rum balls so worth it!! And today got the vanilla snicker bar, taste just like the chocolate bar so u will not be disappointed! And the coconut Bailey, little bit of coconut , not that you would want a lot or it would overpower the Bailey. and small hints of Bailey . Sadly I have yet to find a Bailey gelato that full flavour. My service was friendly and efficient.

Pricey but the 238 flavour selection can't be beaten and there is the ability to try as many flavours as you like before deciding. Top 3 best sellers are durian, mango and pistachio. The durian flavour isn't too overwhelming, slight taste and no smell for those who are wondering. Great place to bring the visitors from out of town. Weird flavours like kimchi, roasted peppers and feta, risotto, chocolate bacon etc. are also available. $6 - 1 scoop $8 - 2 scoops $10 - 3 scoops $12 - 500ml Cone or cup are available as well as other pastries and candy. They also do personalised cakes.

It was a fun experience to see so many varied flavors to choose from, and taste. I wasn't brave enough to try anything spicy or really strange but did try maple bacon. Settled on something more middle of the road. Oddly enough they didn't have grape-nut which is a popular flavor in Eastern Canada. Kids go crazy here so be prepared for that! Of course they'll pick the most brightly colored junk food flavors and want more more more of the candies and other treats that are displayed in your face. Be strong. Just say NO. The shop was busy even on a rainy winter day. The best deal is two scoops so don't even think of just getting one scoop. Nowhere to sit and eat your ice cream so I guess you are supposed to move along.

If I could give this place no stars I would, my boyfriend and I went here at 4:10 on Monday December 12 to celebrate our 6th anniversary as we do every year here , but this time was anything but pleasant, we made a comment between the two of us how things have seemed to change which was a private conversation, which then a "lovely" grumpy man behind the counter butted into our conversation and proceeded to belittle us an ask if we wanted our money back, which we just wanted our ice cream but he continued to push us to get us to leave, since he'd thrown himself into our conversation I asked him politely as to why an when things have changed this way, an he proceeded to say " well things have changed since covid but it's not like you would care to understand or hear why" which I was clearly wanting to understand but he didn't have to be so rude? I understand sometimes people have bad days but this man was out for blood he was extremely snotty man which was enough for us to get our refund an leave, so if you like being belittled an looked down on for a simple question about THERE Business then look no further an come here if you like a side of sass with you're ice cream ! I wish I asked for this mans name has he is someone who should not be in a social setting an needs help, I do not feel safe here anymore which is sad since we were loyal reoccurring customers which has now sadly come to an end. Don't spend you're money here , you'll get better service at Dairy Queen.... Thank you LA CASA GELATO for ruining our anniversary!

Gelato heaven - durian and pineapple poppyseed - easily a dozen chocolates, coffees, liquor-based sorbettos...no tastes offered but once you choose your flavors they'll put a dollop of a couple more flavors on top!

I'd like to leave a review but this place takes only CDN cash and debit cards. NO credit cards. What a joke. Walked in and walked right out.

Ventured all the way to our favourite icecream shop for some treats. Picture here is the "nerdy cotton candy" flavour. I've never tried this one before but it's really good! I'd order it again. Because of Covid, they limit number of people inside and no taste testing for a while. We went just after dinner and line up wasn't as busy that time.

If you love durian, their durian gelato taste just like the fruit. Sweet, creamy and cold. So tasty . My son loves their lychee gelato. It tastes exactly like lychee as well. Ooh la la. Highly recommend!

So I came here with my cousin on Sunday night around 10:20 PM. We were just driving by and we saw some very pink building and we just decided that we should just check it out. As we walked in we saw a lot of different flavoured ice cream. That was really cool! My cousin was looking at the different flavours that were available, while I was tasting almost all the ice cream. So they were so nice and they allowed me to try all these different ice cream's I did end up choosing the first two I was Eyeing. I got the death by mango ice cream/gelato and I also got the green tea Oreo ice cream. I was contemplating whether to get death by mango or mango guava ice cream and I ended up getting the death by mango because it was Tangier. The verdict is they're both really good and you guys should try it out. You guys need to bring either your cash or debit because they don't take credit card. Definitely a cute place to stop by for ice cream.

While there are many cool lil ice cream and gelato shops to visit, it's hard to resist the 200+ flavours available at La Casa Gelato. If chocolate is too boring for you, don't worry their are over a dozen options which bring complexity to the table. I tend to go for the sorbetto and made a wise choice with both the root beer and the death by mango sorbetto. The root beer was light and extremely airy while the death by mango was similar but packed a serious mango punch. During the pandemic, they've done a great job socially distancing patrons and things are quite organized. Lost in the pandemic shuffle is samples. Gone are the days of sampling everything that looks good and getting your friends to try things that sound gross. I'm not sure they'll bring it back, but I hope so.

Besides the novelty of having SO many flavours, once you eat real gelato or ice cream, you'll find this place has some weird sugary consistencies and the flavours taste a little off. It's super fun to taste test 5-15 flavours and pick out one, and it's great seeing such a representation of flavours from different regions of the world. Fruits I've never heard of from South America.. or my personal favourite of South East Asian fruit like durian or flavours like pandan. Something feels missing though. Great that they're a convenient stop in the northeast corner of town especially if heading downtown or further west and usually open late. Fun to show off to visitors but in terms of quality of product it feels cheap or like it's dropped in quality.

One day I want to find a travel partner that just wants to eat all the things. A buddy, pal, or co-conspirator who will pour over the maps with me to single out the best bakeries, chocolate shops, and ice cream parlors in the city that we plan on visiting. Because this is the kind of place where they would really come in handy. There are SO MANY FLAVORS and I could've used someone else there who would share their selections with me. In the meantime, I sorta have the best travel buddy there is--the Yelp app. Before you roll your eyes, hear me out: I was staying in Strathcona at a delightful home, and had a sweet tooth after coming back from Chinatown. I've never been to Vancouver, so I whipped out the app and what do I find, but a gelato shop not 4 blocks from where I was staying. Thanks, buddy! I hoofed it over and was immediately overwhelmed when I walked in. The bright lights and colors, and the CRAZY amounts of gelato and sorbetto in the cases that surround you on all sides of the room. Here's the deal: you have to pay first, and then they give you a little wooden chip that indicates what size you're getting. I imagine this is a crowd control measure in the hot summer months, but on my visit there was only one other person there so it seemed like overkill. Whatever, just follow the procedure now that you know it. At this point, a theoretical foodventuring buddy would order three things and I would do the same, thus doubling our sampling. I was in a fruity/sour mood, so I ended up with a pineapple-esque one, a mango and jackfruit, and a lemon one. But seriously, there are hundreds to choose from, and some are exotic (durian) and some are disgusting (black licorice, don't even get me started) and some are plain vanilla. I think whatever the actual product lacks in quality, is surely made up for in quantity. More precious and handcrafted stuff exists in the world, but as an adventure to try it was worth the trip. They don't take all credit cards, and only take local debit. I was lucky to have a little cash with me so I was covered, but know before you go.

A million flavors of gelato and sorbetto? I think I just died and went to gelato heaven! They have all kinds of interesting flavors from the usual vanilla and chocolate to kimchi, wasabi, and blue cheese. It was raining when I arrived, but every weather is perfect weather for ice cream, or in this case gelato. I sampled a handful of flavors (including some of the interesting ones) and walked circles around the store before I finally settled on my two flavors. I handed the guy my pink chip (because you pay in chips). I got white chocolate raspberry gelato and strawberry champagne sorbetto. The sorbetto is so smooth and creamy, you wouldn't even know it was a sorbetto. I was so happy with my flavors, like a kid in a candy store! Thanks for reading my reviews! Let me know what I should try next!!

I use to live around this neighborhood and it's always my favourite place to go to as a kid and now. The price is a bit expensive for ice cream, but remember, this place has the most flavours out of anywhere I've been and the ice cream here is delicious. It is cute and fun, the interior is beautiful. They have cute art work and the staff here is welcoming. You can taste test some flavours before buying which I appreciate. The outside is pink and fun to take pictures with your ice cream. I always bring my nieces here now. They also have a small patio area near the parking lot.

Love all the different flavours. Yearly event with kids. First time getting birthday cake. Big 50 today!! Will see you later. Thank you

Lost the plot somewhere. Spent $50 on ice cream and wouldn't give me extra cups for three young kids so they could have cones without making a mess. Just a real shame, that a classic institution lost the script. People won't put up with dumb policies and attitudes for too long. Slow decline on the way without changing their ways.

238 Flavors of Gelato. Be prepared for a sensory overload. You can sample as many flavors as you'd like. I really enjoyed the Rambutan flavor. You can get a cup or cone -- there's no price difference. The quality of the gelato is high, but not amazing. I think some of the gelato has a "melty" consistency and others are just right. A lot of reviews said the spicy mango is good -- but it was okay. Kind of strong on the spices. A lot of the savory flavors are very heavy on the savory, so the balance isn't always great. I think the unique quality of having so many flavors for everyone makes this place special. Everyone will find something they like! Super fun place to come to! They have a little patio across the street attached to an annexed parking lot. If you're visiting Vancouver, make the drive out to this place (~20 minutes)! Or if you're looking for a good place to take a sweet - tooth date.

Always wondered what was in here as it looks so ghetto from the outside. Didn't know it's ice cream heaven in here. Parking is available on the side streets. The inside is really pink. Pink walls, pink counters. It's actually quite tacky, which I think is intentional. They play really artificially happy music in there too. Reminds me of It's A Small World. The chalk artwork on the walls is pretty cool though. The purchasing system is a bit tricky but makes a lot of sense. There's a cashier where one buys tokens, which can then be exchanged for ice cream scoops. Now the ice cream people no longer have to worry about getting change. Give a token, get a cone. The day I went, there were 238 flavours. Mind blown. How is that even possible? I walked around like an idiot for half an hour trying all these random samples. Thank goodness they give them out. Even then I had trouble deciding. Where does one even start? As for their product? Very smooth and consistent. There's a reason this place is so packed. Next time I will be more mentally prepared. I honestly found the experience quite overwhelming.

Great place, while visiting Vancouver we drove across town to give it a shot because great recommendations. Negative: - they don't take credit cards at all -the don't take USA debit cards as well -their take US dollars BUT for a 20% service FEEEEE!! F. You Gelato house, Closets atm it's 20 min drive (according to the super friendly and condescending cashier Drove back to hotel with 3 crying kids and No gelato