My hubby had found this little gem last year and we decided to take a little trip this past weekend. Not a bad drive from mid-Queens, it was about 20-30 minutes out of our way. While on a corner on a pretty busy street, the location seemed slightly obscure. No parking - just 2 or 3 spots in front of the establishment. We came mid-day on a gloomy Sunday in February...so we didn't have an issue parking right in the front. We were greeted by the friendly associate. There were lots of great-looking gelato flavors which the associate also allowed us to sample first (very kind). She was very patient with us and really seemed to enjoy working there. We're BIG hazelnut enthusiasts, so we each had one scoop of hazelnut flavor and one of the Rocher (hazelnut) flavor. They also had an amazing fig and honey gelato flavors which was absolutely delicious. They offer 4 sizes - kids' size, and then the usual - small, medium and large. The small is 2 generous scoops - and that's what we went with. The overall experience didn't disappoint at all; we thoroughly enjoyed the treat, my hubby had an espresso coffee as well (very good) and we got a kids cup of vanilla for our pup. The prices were also decent and for this type of experience, I will gladly support a small business. I definitely recommend checking out this little gem. Will return once the weather get warmer! read more

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This is by far my favorite ice cream/ gelato place! I always tell my friends and family about it. The place itself is so cute, with seating on the inside and outside. The staff as well is great as well and friendly. Their gelato is delicious with various flavors. The coconut is my favorite! They also have cakes, sorbets, and coffees. Visit before the summer is over! read more

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First time visit and was absolutely floored by the delicious gelato! It took me right back to the streets of Italy a few years ago with a gelato is everywhere! Were able to sample a few flavors and that made the decision making tough! Sarah, the gelato expert gave us healthy cups, full of that delicious gelato! The owner's Esther and VITO could not have been any more gracious and accommodating. I can tell they love what they do! We will be back and we will tell all to visit a piece of Italy, right here in Franklin Square! read more

Dolce Gelateria - 2 gelato lovers, and owner, Esther! - Desserts Near Me - Franklin Square, New York

Very cute store--decor and all. The service was pleasant as well. There are many gelato flavors which I was able to try before my purchase. Delicious! Not too sweet--just sweet enough. read more

Came here after dinner just before closing. I had gotten a large with 3 flavors- Hazelnut, Rocher and Rainbow Cookie. All 3 flavors were amazing. My brother got Fig and Honey, Stracciatella and Pistachio. He enjoyed his as well. Staff was nice and didn't rush us even though it was closing time. Will definately revisit!! read more

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I love this place. Very tasty and great service. Shop was very clean and gelato presentation was top tier.

It's a cute place. Airy and modern. The flavoring is great but the consistency can be a bit more creamier. The woman serving this evening seemed to be absent-minded. I may return to try a different flavor but these two flavors definitely lacked viscosity. Thanks for reading read more

Absolutely love this place that we went to visit all on a whim. Great flavor variety which made it a little hard to choose. Chose the coconut and was amazed at the creaminess and great flavor of coconut. read more

Dolce Gelateria - Small Coconut gelato. - Desserts Near Me - Franklin Square, New York

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The customer see it top notch the Gelato is the best I've had in a long time!! Definitely recommend read more

Gelato was delicious and the owner was warm and friendly. Gave us an Italian lesson too!

Delicious, smooth, cold gelato. Great flavors. Beautiful shop and cases. Price was just under $10 for large three flavors from my picture. They will give you some samples too. I just went with three of their most popular but I bet they would all be good. Open till 10 which is great. read more

Dolce Gelateria - Biscotti, hazelnut and pistachio- Babbi is a well known ice cream company in Italy. The cookie was a nice touch. - Desserts Near Me - Franklin Square, New York

Perfect place to stop by for a quick ice cream run. Place was bright with limited seating. I wanted the waffle bowl so "had" to order 3 scoops, stracciatella, pistachio and fig & honey. Not overly sweet, flavors could be stronger but overall a satisfying end to the day! Make your way there when you're in the mood for some chilly sweets! read more

delicious gelato! There are so many fantastic flavors. I can't wait to go back and try some more flavors. The staff is so friendly.

The gelato here is always great. Skylar is super helpful and always suggests the best flavors. You can't go wrong with a fig and honey affogato. read more

Dolce Gelateria - Desserts Near Me - Franklin Square, New York

Every time we go we are greeted by the friendly staff. The place is always clean! We are offered tastings prior to making a decision. I always go with the fig and honey, and this time, I paired it with cotton candy. A delicious cookie comes with the gelato. It is a great neighborhood place with delicious creamy gelato. read more

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This is the best ice cream I've ever had. Pistachio and Hazelnut are my go-to, but the cotton candy is amazing too. Honestly I'd go with any of their flavors. All the ones I tried were flavorful but didn't have an artificial flavor. Love it!!!! Been there several times and love it every time!! read more

Dolce Gelateria - Pistachio and Hazelnut - Desserts Near Me - Franklin Square, New York

Love the gelato here and love coming in to see a bright smile on Alexis' face! She makes the gelato worth coming for!

The gelato flavor selection is great and they serve a good affogato. The service is very pleasant too.

Delicious delicious gelato!!! We had tried the fig and honey which had walnuts and little bits of figs, along with the cherry vanilla along with the milk chocolate and biscotti! I had gotten the regular size and was quite pleased that it wasn't a ginormous cup of ice cream! It was perfectly sized at I want to say around 8 ounces give or take and priced at around $4.50. The inside of the shop was very cute and decorated with cute and colorful photos on the walls. They also had little hand sanitizers at each table and 6 ft markers when waiting on line. The staff were all very friendly as well. At the time that we had left around 8:15 there was a small line outside but that's no surprise after trying the gelato! Overall I would definitely return as it was a very pleasant experience. read more

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Dolce Gelateria is the perfect way to end a summer night. Came here with my bestie (they're open late!) on a hot night and we were so happy we did. The staff was super nice as we sampled quite a few flavors before settling on our final choice. A huge party showed up after us, but the staff handled it well. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Uno dei migliori gelati sull'isola! Vito e' un vero siciliano ed elabora un incredible assortimento di gelati li' sul posto, i diversi gusti sono sia classici che originali. Inoltre L'Espresso è esattamente come a casa! La Crema di caffè anche e' fatta benissimo! consiglio a tutti di andarci almeno una volta al giorno come faccio io! lol read more

Fresh, whipped creamy goodness in a variety of homemade flavors. My personal favorites are the Fig & Honey with chunks of figs and walnuts, the Strawberry tastes like they crushed them right out of the ground and the Stracciatella is permeated with chunks of chocolate throughout. Family members further enjoyed Vanilla, Dark Chocolate and the Oreos. Had to get a cup of fresh imported Italian Latte to wake of from the delicious comatose state thr gelato left us in. They also had a few flavors of imported Italian sodas, like Limon, Chinotto and an orange flavor and the Red Bitter Stappi, which is BITTER. It does have a grapefruit note. Probably good with Gin or Tequila. Overall, the service was great and it is big enough to bring the family. Definitely coming back with the entire brood. read more

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Overall I think this is a nice spot if you're looking for a good scoop of gelato! The milk chocolate was creamy and not super strong which I liked. Mixed berry was so refreshing, it tasted more like a sorbet (water based) versus gelato (cream based). It was delicious but just wanted to point that out in case you are expecting a creamy berry flavor. There was a heart shaped cone included in my bag, very cute aesthetically and the cone was crispy as it should be! I think I tasted a bit of citrus. I went on a cold gloomy weekday (very quick service) so I can only imagine the line on a warm beautiful weekend! I would come back! read more

Dolce Gelateria - Mixed berry on the left, milk chocolate on the right, with the cute heart shaped cone! - Desserts Near Me - Franklin Square, New York

It was such a cute spot. The employees there are so nice and helpful and funny. It has a slight coffee shop vibe to it where you have placed to sit both indoors and out. You get to sample the gelato before you buy - which is an added plus. Give it a shot. I got the hazelnut and dolce de leche and they were both really good. Gotta try the pistachio next time I go. read more

Delicious gelato with excellent presentation, extremely friendly & helpful staff, indoor & outdoor seating. Exotic flavors for the daring, like Sicilian Olive. read more

Dolce Gelateria - Outside seating - Desserts Near Me - Franklin Square, New York

Ive been excited to go here a new gelato bar yes please! Im giving them solid 3.5stars Lots of flavor selections. Seating inside but its packed... However i have made gelato and also had it in Italy.l and at some other gelato eatablishments. In italy it is traditional to serve it on brioche bun. So when i saw they offered that i was already invested in my decision to make. I opted for cookies and cream and rocher flavor. This place needs to be more creamy. It was a little bit on the icy side so i was missing that. The rocher flavor had more creamy texture than the cookies and cream. read more

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Great gelato shop!! Clean and friendly. Love some of their seasonal flavors. Wish they kept more cakes in the ready to go case. Some other gelato shops have gelato pops, and gelato cookie sandwiches. It'd be nice if they offered some of these as well. read more

Crop top szn may be over for me! I can't believe I have never stopped in this gelateria until yesterday. It was a hot & lazy Sunday and I was craving something cold and creamy, so gelato it was! Dolce Gelateria is located on Franklin Avenue, closer to the Hempstead Turnpike side (if you aren't from the area). It's street parking only, and I think that's one of the reasons I did not go sooner. Parking on Franklin Ave is pretty difficult. I was lucky tho, I decided to try my luck on a Sunday around 2pm and during a big graduation weekend. Franklin Ave was practically empty and I was able to park right on Franklin Ave by the pet store. I'm sure you can circle around and find a spot by the residential areas, I just get hangry and have road rage. When I walked in, I was greeted right away. The store was empty except the for 2 employees behind the counter. One of the employees, Nancy, asked if it was my first time here. When I told her indeed it was, she right away offered me samples of some of her favorite flavors. Little did Nancy know, I already stalked their menu online and knew what I had wanted walking in, however, Nancy threw a curveball and told me to try the fig & honey flavor and OMG it was AMAZING. I decided to get a large (duh, who wouldn't) and was told I could get 3 flavors. I went with the Rocher (as in Ferrero Rocher), Italian Rainbow Cookie, and the Fig & Honey. I also got another large cup with Strawberry, Coconut, and Biscotti (that was one of the flavors I initially wanted but it got replaced by the fig). (2) large cups came out to $15.10. The whole time I was there I felt very welcomed by Nancy. She was so friendly and hospitable that I really thought she was the owner. She told me she wasn't but her BIL was. The store itself is soooooooo aesthetic and cute. They have a few small tables inside and outside as well. Definitely very Instagram worthy. Store looked bright and spotless. Their gelato is best described as milk turned into bliss. It achieved the glorious paradox of rich and creamy yet remarkably light. I definitely prefer gelato over ice cream during the hot summer months b/c it's airier and softer. All 3 of the flavors I got were delicious. I definitely LOVED the fig & honey. The Rocher was also amazing. The italian rainbow cookie was good but as not memorable as the other 2. My mom said the 3 flavors she got were outstanding as well. I definitely will be back to try the rest of the flavors. They have so many classic flavors as well as a few oddball flavors that sound extraordinaryly unique. I saw you could also order the gelato inside a brioche bun which sounds yummy, I'll definitely want to try that too. If you haven't been here, GO GO GO!!! read more

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The gelato here was amazing and creamy. They have so many flavors, and they all look delicious. I got the chocolate chip mint and Ferraro rocher, and my gf got the rainbow cookie and Ferraro rocher. They also let you try any flavor you want before you decide what you want. The gelato shop is adorable too! read more

Dolce Gelateria - Left = salted caramel & mixed berry. Middle gelato = chocolate chip mint & Ferraro rocher. Right gelato = rainbow cookie & Ferraro rocher - Desserts Near Me - Franklin Square, New York

Recommended by some neighbors and this is now definitely our new place for desserts! The girls that work there were super friendly and encouraged us to try their flavors before committing. The prices were reasonable for the portion size and it came with this cute heart shaped cookie with every cup of gelato. I got the fig n honey, rainbow cookie and pistachio. All were amazing but I think the fig n honey and pistachio stole the show, the rainbow cookie was a tad too sweet. My husband ordered cannoli cream, hazelnut and rocher flavor. Hazelnut was amazing, the cannoli did not taste like cannoli cream but it was still good. They have cute cafe style seating and outdoor seating as well. They also serve other desserts and cafe beverages. We would totally come back again to try their other gelato flavors! read more

The gelato is almost as good as I've had in Italy! Crepes are excellent too, and you'll be happy with the prices.

Now... this is my HAPPY PLACE!!!! First let me say, I Love Gelato and this place is everything. Dolce is clean and bright, the staff is very friendly and the decor or sooooo pretty and well thought out. I love coming here. Now let's get into the gelato.... They have a great variety of flavors, like the fig and honey, I tried for the first time today and it was DELICIOUS; super creamy and the taste was out of this world. I also bought strawberry and Rocher for later, which are my faves as well. The flavors of their gelato is so on point and rich that, I kid you not, you will close your eyes with delight after every spoonful. This place is definitely a keeper. read more

The place was really nice .... They were many flavors And the ice cream was pretty good read more

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I came here while getting my car repaired down the street. I was greeted as soon as I walked in. The store is clearly marked for 6ft social distances and mask are required. The store is immaculately clean. I had no clue what to order so asked for recommendations. This is what I ended up with I don't remember what it's called but it was delicious read more

Dolce Gelateria - Latte made with - Desserts Near Me - Franklin Square, New York

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OMG OMG OMG....was the absolute most delicious authentic Hazelnut, Fig & Honey, to die for & Rainbow cookie Gelato I've had in a very long time. So glad we stopped in. The staff was so friendly & had me try a few different flavors. Greatly appreciated that. It's such a cute place & has tables inside & out! PS the cappuccino was delicious too. A MUST TRY!!!! read more

Best gelato in town. Great service and amazing environment. Love the vibe. Steve's always got you!!!

I had gelato for the first time and this place made me fall in love with it. The figs and honey is one of the best flavors I had. I tried later on another place but was disappointed. My friend and me literally waited outside the store one day to have it for brunch but had to leave because of an appointment we had and wished it opened sooner! All the best for more beautiful memories and reviews for Dolce. The customer service the first time I was in the store was amazing! 5 stars for overall satisfaction. P.S Didn't have time for pics. It was that good! It was done before we even realized. -Pallavi read more

Dolce Gelateria was a wonderful experience! They have delicious coffee, gelato, and other deserts. The customer service was excellent, as well. There is some nice seating and cute decor so you can sit and enjoy your food. read more

Dolce Gelateria - Stracciatella Gelato and a Cappucino - Desserts Near Me - Franklin Square, New York

best gelato in long island each flavor tastes exactly like what it's supposed to be! super creamy, not too sweet & very light. plus the little waffle heart piece is the cutest i got pistachio & fig honey while my cousins got ferrero rocher/tiramisu and orange cream/berry it is pretty pricey but i had to fulfill my craving read more

Dolce Gelateria - three different flavors of ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Franklin Square, New York

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It's delicious, and the new espresso machine makes the best cold and refreshing espresso.