Great flavors and portion sizes! Cute shop I came across due to being open later than other sweet treat shops with a friend. I did feel that we were being pushed out due to coming 30 minutes before closing; however, one of the employees was very hospitable and encouraged sampling 1-3 flavors before choosing. Will definitely return! read more

We were fishing in the area the other day, and decided to stop here on our way out. It's a really cute ice cream shop that has a bunch of fun gelato flavors and some bakery items. All the flavors looked so good, but I ended up getting the cannoli cream. The service was also great, but there was only 1 worker in the store, so it got pretty busy at a point since it was a sunny Sunday. I'd say it's worth the wait though! I have my eye on the almond mocha gelato next time I come back. read more

Dolce Cafe & Gelateria - Chocolate gelato and cannoli cream gelato - Desserts Near Me - Bellmore, New York

I'd rate Dolce four and a half stars. Some of the best gelato you'll find on Long Island. I kept it simple and went with the milk chocolate gelato. Rich and creamy. Small was a perfect portion to get my gelato fix. Service was very quick. read more

Nice gelato. I tried the Rocher flavor and it was very good. Even had bits of chocolate chunk in it. read more

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So happy this place opened up to replace the pretty awful yogurt place before it. While on a bike ride with my hubby, we decided to take a break and indulge in a little gelato... why not? After biking 8 miles?! We chose 3 flavors--- cherry vanilla, fig & honey and rainbow cookie. Can I just say... absolutely amazing!! We went to Italy a few years back and this gelato came pretty damn close to that experience! We will definitely be back again to try some other flavors! No pics because it was too hot outside and it just looked too good to stop and capture the moment! read more

The gelato was good and freshly made. Nice clean place. Right off the highways. Check it out. read more

The gelato was the best I've ever had. Please note that unfortunately the Merrick location closed as of January 26,2025. But the Franklin Square location still remains. read more

This place had the best gelato! The people there were friendly and the facility was always very clean. Unfortunately, the Bellmore location just closed. Very sad. read more

Was some great gelato. We stopped by here after having dinner. My son did not get to enjoy the gelato since he didn't eat his dinner :P but we did! Perfect place to stop in after dinner. read more

Excellent gelato! Definitely the best I've had in NY so far. Still not as good as it is in Italy but definitely the next best thing. Fig & honey is my favorite flavor! read more

The two awesome team members working tonight were hands down fantastic! It was our first time in and they were so knowledgeable and able to make some wonderful recommendations. The gelato was so good and we couldn't help getting some Italian cookies as we left! Can't wait to come back! read more

The best gelato on Long Island. Great service, excellent variety, and cute seating area.

Delicious - and kind staff too! Kids had mixed scoops - giving them access to even more flavors. R just said: the BEST treats in the area!! read more

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I am so glad this place popped up in Bellmore. I've been to their location in Franklin Square multiple times for delicious gelato and espresso. Food/Drink: Every time I visit Dolce Cafe, the gelato is above average. They have a variety of flavors, with some rotating depending on the season. They have three sizes, I usually order the smallest size, which is still a generous portion. In this size, you are allowed two scoops of gelato (can be different flavors), and they even top it with a cute cookie. I've tried their espresso, which has been delicious the first couple of times. However, the last time I was there, the worker did not make it correctly. I assume she was new, and still training. I did not complain, because I knew with time she would improve. As for the pastries, I've only gotten a chance to try their pistachio cookies, which were seasonal. The cookies were delicious and tasted very authentic! Like my Sicilian grandmother used to make. Ambiance: The ambiance of Dolce Cafe is cute and friendly. There is ample seating to gather with friends and enjoy your gelato over good conversation. There is also seating by the espresso machines, which is more "bar" style. The walls are decorated with a white coat of paint with their different flavors scattered all over. There are also benches outside of the establishment, which is great if you want to enjoy the warm weather. Service: The workers are always super friendly. One time I even had the luxury of meeting the owner. He seemed like a great man. Very passionate about his business, and was super friendly. Nothing but good vibes in this place. Overall: Dolce is a sweet spot to visit in the neighborhood. Gelato is always great, and service is always lively and bubbly! I can already tell that I'll be a regular here. read more

Amazing Gelato. Very Authentic, Superb Customer Service, clean & Beautiful Place. Will def be back and recommend to anyone on the Island who wants the real deal Gelato!!! read more

Outstanding home made gelato using ingredients imported from Italy. A bit pricey until you taste any of it. Flavors rotate. Try the Affogato! read more

Delicious Wow Bam Pop Tastes so fresh, $6 for a decent portion and it comes with a tell all about it wafer. Some of the best gelato on this planet. Also provided sanitizer inside, so felt safe. Welcome to the neighborhood, you're gonna love it!!! read more

Oh yea. Serous gelato. I love all the flavors. Can't just get one. Sometimes I get a medium and when I'm done, I have to get another. Best around. read more

Feed your sweet tooth with this new gelato shop. Delicious flavors include Oreo cookie, hazelnut and rocher. Place is bright clean and relaxing. They offer coffee and a few other baked goods as well, but we all know why your planning a visit. read more

Delicious and authentic gelato. The friendliest service ever! It makes for a fun experience. Thank you Katie! You are wonderful!

The gelato is amazing here! A hidden gem in Bellmore for sure. The rainbow cookie flavor is a must ! The fig and honey flavor is so delicious and different! read more

This place was delicious. What a gem. Flavors are great esthetically the place is beautiful and customer service was good too. Will definitely be back when I'm in the area. read more

I have wanted to try this cute little place for Quite some time now,Well I finally did and it was kind of disappointed!! The girls behind the counter were younger and not so helpful read more

Awesomeness!!! I was craving ice cream but I wanted something new! So I searched ice cream in my area and this place came up. With only minutes to spare I was able to make it before they closed. The ladies were super friendly and allowed me to taste multiple flavors before making my final decision. Pumpkin and cinnamon is definitely a "game changer!" I will be back for more!! read more

Dolce Cafe & Gelateria - AWESOMENESS!!! - Desserts Near Me - Bellmore, New York

This place is delicious and fair prices with great portion sizes. I've gone to other gelato places in the Neighborhood, and they give skimpy portions for a higher prices. Friendly and very clean staff! read more

Gelato was amazing but was kind of upset with the service. The guy was talking to his friends on the phone the whole time while serving us and it was uncomfortable like at least stop talking to your friends while talking to customers. read more

Employees are also so sweet when I come in and I mean who doesn't like fresh gelato! I've never had a bad experience and I've been a few times. Both Dolce Cafes are lovely and I can't wait to get gelato again soon! read more

Great selection of gelato flavors. Coffee and chocolate were amazing. Staff were friendly. Cute place, we will definitely be back!!

I have been searching for a cherry vanilla gelato similar to one I had in Greenport a few years ago. I am delighted I found it here, only one town away. It was creamy and delicious with chunks of black cherry. The place itself is clean and modern, I will be back! read more

I appreciate they took precautions with cleaning - but when I walked in it had a very strong disinfectant smell and unfortunately the cake I purchase tasted like it read more

Once you've had gelato in Italy it is almost impossible to find gelato of that quality here but Dolce Cafe comes really close. The quality is very high. The gelato is smooth and delicious and they offer a wide variety of flavors. We were very impressed with the cafe also! Very nicely decorated and clean & the service was spot-on! A rare combination these days indeed!! This place should have lines out the door!! read more