Great gelato! And solid coffee as well. Fun spot with a ton of seating…read more Enjoyed the hazelnut flavor but liked the Oreo cookies and cream a lot more.

Oreo Gelato (1/5): Really hate giving 1-star reviews but this was the worst gelato I've ever had…read more It wasn't very creamy and sticky the way gelato should be, and was pretty icy instead. The flavor was also pretty bad and left a bitter aftertaste. The portion size is big, but that's not a good thing when you don't want to eat it... (I also tried a bite of the mint chocolate chip and literally spit it out because of a weird fruity flavor mixed in.) RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

Delicious gelato and super friendly staff! There is a great variety of flavors and a very welcoming…read morevibe! The peanut butter cup and salted carmel brownie are my favorite.

Finally got around to trying this one and it was good! Inside optimist hall, plenty of parking…read more(free for 90min), and quick/easy all around. I arrived around 9pm on a Saturday, there was a short line of a few people waiting to get a late night sugar fix. I tried a couple flavors and went with a scoop of the salted caramel. It was just the right size for a little treat before bed. Cold, creamy and sweet. Would definitely come back to try other flavors! @azfitfoodfun

Everything is 100% gluten free including the cones and baked goods!! I wish there was something…read moresimilar in our area. My non-Celiac family LOVED the gelato and cones. Be aware, on our most recent visit we arrived at 7:55 pm because the website said they closed at 9:00pm. While we were ordering, we were asked to hurry because they closed at 8:00. It may be worth calling ahead to verify if you are driving to the area specifically for Artisen.

It's a quaint little shop with the most delightful owner. She was so nice at explaining everything…read moreand letting us try the different flavors. So what is it? It's an ice cream dessert, that is usually intense in flavor and creamy in texture, but does not contain dairy products, or substitutes, nor fats, gluten, nuts and derivatives, soy, eggs, colorings, or artificial flavors. Hello allergen free! The flavors were so full and delicious. And there were so many flavors to choose from. There were new fruits I had never tried in combinations like the Soursop in Twilight (combined with Blackberry). It was my second favorite only to the Limon which is a tart lemon. Not a fan of tart? They have sweet flavors too like Mint Chocolate and Brownie. The Blueberry Cheesecake is pretty amazing too! I think between my dad, sister, and I we walked out with like 7 pints. They've even opened up a location in Boca Raton, FL so we can enjoy it when we visit my Dad.

Oh my goodness, this was the cutest little ice cream parlor!…read more I was visiting Charlotte for my birthday weekend, and we were staying right across the street at the Marriott, so of course we had to stop by for dessert after dinner--and they did not disappoint! The atmosphere was adorable, the perfect little spot for a sweet treat, and such a fun addition to our birthday weekend. If you're in Charlotte, definitely check them out! You won't be disappointed.

On June 27, while my family and I were on vacation in Ballantyne, we decided to stop by Tifa's for…read moregelato after dinner. It was our first time visiting Charlotte, and after seeing that the shop was open until 11:00 p.m., we figured it would be the perfect way to end the evening. We arrived just a few minutes before closing, but since we only planned to order a couple of scoops of gelato, we expected to be in and out quickly. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing from the moment we walked in. Rather than greeting us or welcoming us, the employee immediately said, "Hey guys, by the way, we close in two minutes." There was no hello or friendly interaction. As we ordered, one member of our party asked to sample a couple of flavors, and the employee seemed visibly inconvenienced. When I asked if they had caramel drizzle, her response was simply, "No," with no warmth or attempt to offer an alternative. I completely understand that arriving close to closing can be frustrating for employees, and we were mindful of the time. However, the doors were still open, the posted business hours indicated the shop was open until 11:00 p.m., and we were respectful customers who knew what we wanted and intended to order quickly. What was most disappointing wasn't that they were closing soon--it was how unwelcome we were made to feel. As first-time visitors to Charlotte and Ballantyne, this wasn't the hospitality we expected. Customer service matters just as much during the last few minutes of business as it does throughout the rest of the day. I hope this feedback is taken as an opportunity to remind staff that every customer deserves to feel welcomed, regardless of when they walk through the door during posted business hours.

The Bacio flavor- hazelnut and chocolate praline is the one to go for. Exceptional and authentic…read moretexture and flavor. My one piece of advice is that Corrado broaden their retail cases to include the Fresh Market store. Reid's st Southpark is the only retailer that has one of their cases.

We found their gelato at the Matthews Community Farmers Market. She offered a free sample which we…read morecouldn't turn down. My husband sampled the hazelnut chocolate gelato and I sampled the raspberry sorbet. We loved the raspberry sorbet so much that we got a cup of it. It was so fresh and actually tasted like raspberry. You could tell it was made with fresh fruit, which hasn't been the case for other raspberry sorbet that I've had. If you see them at a market, stop by and try some!

My husband and I have lived in Ft. Mill for 18 years. There's a pizza place in just about every…read moreshopping complex. As we were nearing Inizio Pizza I suggested we give it a try. People if you have had an original fire bake thin crust pizza you have missed the Best one Ever! We've been to Italy many times and I can put Inizio right there with a slice of Italian pizza. So very delicious and fresh. The nice guy at the counter is very friendly and helpful on drink paring with these wonderful piizzas. These guys work so hard and fast. It is entertaining watching them twirl the pizza dough in the air. If you want an original slice of Italian pizza this it a much. I give the pizza a 10. They also have gelato my favorite thing but sadly no pistachio flavor. The salted caramel was delicious! i don't think it on my diet. lol This review is for the Fort Mill location only Inizio Pizza.

Went here after a year of evidently very mediocre pizza and this place absolutely slaps lol. Both…read morethe cannoli and the pizza are insanely tasty. No idea what I was on when I wrote my first review but this place is an absolute 10/10 spot for lunch or dinner

How we know The Local Scoop was from the Matthews downtown area one, first time we tried right the…read moreway We become addicted to their ice cream what ever flavor never disappoint us. I love coffee, omg please try out their coffee flavor. We already tried almost all their flavor ice cream including the special flavor for holidays. We came cross country from West coast to East coast for The Local Scoop, yep because we never find The Best homemade ice cream at the West Cost like The Local Scoop!!! Like, even we took our family and friends from around the world to come try their ice cream. I have sister from China she doesn't like sweet, when I told her that we will take her to try out an ice cream. She kind of doubt to go. But after she tried she was super happy and said: wow I want another one We took her back right the way the next day and she tried two flavor right the way at that time (look not a big fans of sweet person able to enjoy ) If you never try, please give it a try and we guarantee will not disappoint you at all. You can come enjoy the cute downtown Matthews and get The Local Scoop ice cream or you can go to enjoy the Ballantyne with The Local Scoop ice cream too since they have it in both locations. All the workers or servers are very friendly, young and nice. The owner has integrity and easy going. Note: love it "we proud to support local businesses."

Fooled by the ratings. I nearby and chose this spot for a quick ice cream drop it. It was busy…read more I didn't really see a flavor like cookies n cream but was suggested Cookie Monster. At first taste, I was turnt off. Barely any taste and felt chalky. I went jn a store right after tasting it. Pricey. I could care less if it melted or not. Meh...

This is a nice cafe and bakery store adjacent to the Ritz Carlton hotel in downtown Charlotte. We…read moregot to try some of their dessert items as the hotel gave a celebratory platter, filled with their items. Loved the coconut cream chocolate cake, macarons, and the chocolate layered strawberries. The cafe also has excellent variety of hot and cold drinks. I saw the barista working super hard to complete the orders quickly. I didn't see the store being super crowded at any point, nice spot to grab some drinks and bites on your way in or out of the hotel.

I'm literally standing inside right now. Not sure why it claims it's closed. Nonetheless, the…read morebarista was sweet and very helpful. I walk by here all the time. It was great! I had a red velvet cupcake.

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is always a fun stop with so many flavors and options to choose…read morefrom. I like trying new flavors from time to time, but my all‑time favorite is Swedish Fish -- if you love the candy, you'll love the ice. It's spot‑on and consistently delicious. I had been looking forward to trying the Key Lime flavor, but unfortunately it didn't live up to my expectations. Thankfully, Rita's keeps plenty of great choices on the menu, and Swedish Fish is always there to fall back on. Overall, it's a great place for a refreshing treat with tons of variety, and I'll definitely keep going back for my favorite.

I always enjoy whatever I get from Rita's and this time was no exception. The service is great and…read moreso was my gelati. Always look forward to a great treat from Rita's!!

I can not express enough positive comments, wonderful service and delicious treats Repicci's served…read moreour work team this past week. Bill the owner brought the truck out over multiple shifts, offered plenty of dessert and food options, even gluten free gelato all for a very reasonable price. Our Teams raved about the gelato and enjoyed having Bill on site (in reality, who complains about having a gelato truck on site?). I also want to offer up respect that this is a Veteran owned business, Thank You Bill for your service!

Super fresh and delicious. I expected standard festival ice cream but this is among the best I…read moreever had.