I got one of the seasonal coffee drinks, a pistachio cream latte ($9.5) and a scoop of matcha gelato ($5). I must say this is easily the best tasting iced desert I had. The flavor was absolutely amazing with its taste being an explosion of deliciousness in my mouth. There were other flavor there that caught my eye that will definitely warrant another visit! The interior is small and had a cool barber vibe. Note there is a 3% cc fee which is unfortunate. Overall the best cold desert (and better than ice cream) I've had here. Definitely check this place out!! Food(50%):9.6 Staff/service(25%): 8.0 Value(25%): 7.0 Overall: 8.6/10 read more

Nostalgic decor, thoughtful trinkets, bold flavors, and warm welcomes. It's all in the details. I highly recommend Davvero to anyone craving a sweet treat or a hardy coffee in a unique setting. We tried the matcha gelato, which was just sweet enough to still appreciate the great flavor. I also ordered their seasonal coffee selection (Afterglow beans, one of my RVA favs). Will be back soon to try more flavors! read more

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What was once a food cart has transitioned to a small retail outlet, in a repurposed barbershop. It's quite small, but it does have atmosphere. The menu remains vegan desserts, many of them based on nuts. I ordered a mint-based sundae. It does cost more than a regular dessert, but it's dessert, so I don't generally make that huge of an issue out of it. What you're paying for is a top-notch cream. Gelato that "just happens to be vegan" is the tagline, and if you want a dessert that tastes as good as a high quality dairy product, I speak as someone who does eat premium non-vegan ice cream and still thinks that the product here is craveworthy. I savored my sundae with fresh vegan whipped cream and cookie bits on top. read more

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I absolutely LOVE this place! As someone who is lactose intolerant, their menu items are a dream! Super creative flavors like Mango Sticky Rice, Tahini, and Ube Creme Brulee are just some of the delights they serve. There are many different flavors to try, on a rotation weekly. They also make milkshakes and coffee drinks! Everyone that works there is always so friendly. You really can't go wrong! read more

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My husband and I stopped by Davvero Gelato after seeing a special they had posted on Instagram just a couple of hours earlier. Unfortunately, what should have been a quick and enjoyable ice cream run turned into a surprisingly stressful experience. When I tried to order the special, I was told they had run out of the vanilla ice cream needed to make it. No problem, I suggested substituting the espresso ice cream instead. What followed was several minutes of confusion among multiple employees, all discussing whether and how the item could be made with a different flavor. Rather than continue holding things up, I gave up on the special and ordered a Frappagato with espresso ice cream from the regular menu. Then my husband ordered the same item with a different ice cream flavor and asked if he could add a chocolate or mocha syrup. Again, several employees seemed confused about whether that was possible and how it should be done. This was especially puzzling because the menu we were standing in front of clearly listed those syrups as available add-ons. Maybe they were out of ingredients, and if so, that's understandable. The bigger issue was the overall ordering experience. Every request felt like it was being questioned or treated as unusually difficult, even when we were ordering menu items and add-ons that were advertised and available for purchase. Since customers are paying extra for toppings and customizations, it shouldn't feel like they're creating a problem by asking for them. That said, the actual ice cream itself was really delicious, and we did enjoy what we got. However, both of our cups were only about 3/4 full, which was a little disappointing. The employee helping us was polite, but the employee who rung us up was so anxious, the uncertainty and constant back-and-forth made the entire interaction feel awkward and chaotic. Ordering ice cream shouldn't be stressful. My advice would be to improve communication and staff training around menu offerings and substitutions. When customers feel hesitant to order what they want because it seems to create confusion or inconvenience, they're less likely to come back. The gelato may be great, but the ordering experience left us disappointed. read more

Glad I finally checked them out. It's difficult to find tasty dairy-free gelato. Theirs is rich and delicious. I appreciate being able to sample the various flavors. The brownie batter one tastes EXACTLY like its moniker. Service was attentive and courteous. read more

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This cute gelato shop randomly came across my Instagram feed, within 30 minutes of seeing the post and stalking their Instagram page I was placing my order. This is the cutest little shop, there's limited room inside but plenty of outdoor seating. The staff were all incredibly friendly, amazing customer service. There's a wide variety of flavors and specials offered on the weekend. I went with the brownie batter and topped it with their whipped cream. Whatever you get make sure to add whipped cream! The gelato was perfection. I can't wait to come back and try more flavors and try their ube latte. Actually, there are so many things on their menu I'm looking forward to trying. I will definitely be a frequent flyer at this amazing pro-Palestinian gelato shop! #FreePalestine read more

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Vegan gelato! Vegan freshly made whipped cream. Exciting flavors that rotate. They do allow samples so you don't have to risk it on one of the more interesting flavors without knowing if you'll like it. I got creamed corn gelato with salted caramel sauce (also vegan) and it was incredible. So I do suggest being adventurous. Cute spot with great service. There's additional parking in the back (go right at the light) It's in a cute area of Lakeside, walkable to the Farmers Market read more

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This is my new favorite place in the area! The PB cookie dough flavor is amazing, the vanilla has a lot of flavor, and the whipped cream topping is really good. I have taken to checking the menu on a weekly basis and have gone 4 times this month as a result, lol. No seating inside so I'd go when it's warm enough to sit outside, or plan to eat in your car. read more

Davvero Gelato - Vanilla gelato with whipped cream - Gelato Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Attention-- the address currently list on Yelp is incorrect. They opened a brick and mortar in Lakeside located at : 6931 Lakeside Ave Pro Tip: Follow their instagram for the latest on flavors, and any changes in their hours. If you have a nut allergy, proceed with caution. This place is so so so charming. An old barber shop turned vegan gelato shop, who would have thought!! The staff are kind and always looking to help you find the perfect flavor combo. All the flavors are unique and small-batch. Delicious, and consistently solid flavors you likely won't see anywhere else. This location has limited parking in the front, but also has a back lot so look out for that. They also only currently have outdoor seating, so keep that in mind during the colder/rainer days. Much love for this local business. read more

Davvero Gelato - outdoor seats with a pumpkin spice gelato - Gelato Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Tried for the first time. Cute location in lakeside with lots of outdoor seating options. Quirky and fun decor/vibes. Nearby other local shops and eateries. Small selection of flavors compared to other shops but what they have are handmade batches and good flavor options. The prices are really high compared to competitors and for what you get. The flavors were really good. The gelato itself is good but not the best I've had. There's something about the texture it's more dense and not as creamy. I got the weekly sundae mango sticky rice because it sounded so good. It was good but not worth the very steep $14 price tag and always disappointing to see the ad and it not look like what you get. Ad looks like a scoop of mango. Mine only had three small cubes and cup wasn't filled all the way. A small single scoop was almost $6. It came out smaller than what was advertised. I appreciated the creativity of the flavors and thought out into flavor profile. My kid was disappointed to not see familiar flavors but it was good for them to branch out and enjoyed what they got. I sampled the ube brûlée and that was good. read more

Davvero Gelato - Mango sticky rice sundae - Gelato Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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My first time in last weekend and I'm still dreaming about the Ube Tiramisu gelato! It was incredibly delicious and I can't stop telling people about it. I mean, just beyond!! It's a tiny spot, so be prepared to wait outside until there's space inside, but it is well worth it!! read more

Such a unique and special dessert for our wedding. Davvero's flavors are delicious and because their gelato is dairy free, more of our guests could enjoy it (without dairy-lovers even knowing it was vegan)! The employees who scooped at our wedding were efficient and accomodating. This is a great option if you're looking to have a fun and unique dessert other than cake at your wedding. Photos courtesy of https://vnessphotography.com/ read more

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This may not look like much but a gently toasted brioche bun filled with chocolate hazelnut gelato really can't be topped on a warm August day. Be prepared to eat fast! read more

Davvero Gelato - Gelato panino - Gelato Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The best vegan gelato in town! The flavors are different every week and I have yet to find a flavor that I do not love. The service is great and both Lane and Steph are amazing and remember who I am when I go in which makes it feel even more welcoming. The old school barber shop turned vegan gelato shop creates the perfect ambiance of old and new. My only wish is that the space was bigger so we could have more space for customers inside and possibly have a table or two for indoor dining, but their outdoor patio is the best when the weather is nice! read more

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Absolutely hit the spot! Pistachio frapgato was beyond perfect on this humid evening. Going back next week for the lime sorbetto and hibiscus granita special!!! read more

Davvero Gelato - Pistachio Frapgato - Gelato Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The best gelato in Richmond and it's all vegan. So few places with dairy free options and this place is all dairy free. You would never know it's vegan it's so amazing. read more

I especially enjoy the specials at Davvero. I've had the rocky road sundae special and some kind of coffee granita special and both were amazing. Julia is very helpful and always a joy to chat with read more

Pearl and Julia waited on my family who ordered the dark chocolate with earl grey team and the Cortado. They offered excellent service with a small and answered any questions that we may have asked of the two! One could definitely taste the earl grey tea that was present in the chocolate read more

Davvero Gelato - Dark Chocolate with Earl Grey Tea - Gelato Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

If you go, keep in mind they are tucked away in the corner of a quaint shopping area. With that said it's quirky and cute. The gelato had good flavor read more

I tried this vegan gelato place for the first time yesterday. I had their brownie chunk chocolate and velvet s'mores flavors. It was yummy. I highly recommend going to this place for vegan free ice cream! It tastes like real ice but dairy free! read more

Davvero catered dessert at my cousin's wedding, and it was a crowd pleaser all around! They offered a limited menu, with the most popular flavors being dark chocolate, mango, and peanut butter. I loved that all of the flavors were vegan and gluten free, so even the guests with dietary restrictions could enjoy some dessert! I tried the dark chocolate, which was so rich and tasted like frozen brownie batter! The woman in charge of the gelato cart was so polite and professional, and even though Davvero doesn't usually cater events, she made an exception because my cousin and his wife are regulars at the shop and gelato is their favorite dessert. It's the above-and-beyond customer service that really makes Davvero amazing (their delicious gelato doesn't hurt, either!) read more

Love it! I went to a popular at their new space opening in 2024. I love that they had their items listed on the chalkboard before you walked in. My sister, mom, nephew, and I stopped by to grab a scoop. I inquired if the oat milk they used was gluten-free. They allowed me to read the container to make sure I was comfortable with it. My family all got a scoop of the lemon almond cookie and enjoyed it. I ordered the pistachio frapogato. It was cool to watch the process of them whipping the coffee and creating this masterpiece. I thoroughly enjoyed and can't wait to see them at other pop-ups or when their store front officially opens! read more

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Oh wow, delicious vegan gelato a big hit with the family! Well worth the visit to this funky, quirky little shop in Lakeside.

This place came to my attention on social media. I'm familiar with the area where it is and decided to take a trip out to try it. It was excellent. They had a great variety of flavors that would appeal to any customer. I tried a scoop of the hazelnut and a scoop of the strawberry jam. I preferred the hazelnut but the two went well together. The staff were friendly and helpful. I will certainly be coming back soon. read more

Best ice cream in Richmond! Awesome flavors and my dog loves their pup cup. The staff are amazing and friendly. Totally recommend. Went twice last week. read more

Probably the best variety of vegan flavors at a single ice cream shop in Richmond! The chocolate hazelnut way amazing!

Vibes are immaculate! Very cute shop with fun items for display- we took home a croissant shaped and scented candle. Owner and all staff are incredibly friendly- the sahlep and hot chocolate are incredible! read more

Everybody working here is always super friendly and with a constantly rotating menu I try something new almost every time I go.