Ultra creamy gelato! Workers encouraged samples, of which my favorites were Pistachio Siciliano, Roasted Strawberry and Hazelnut Crackle. Service was amazing. I asked for a double to-go that would survive the subway, and they hooked it up in a coffee cup with a lid. An hour later, the gelato still held its shape and texture! During peak hours, finding a seat can be tough due to limited seating and the small space. I wasn't expecting peak hours to be so late at night - I'm impressed! Swing by if you get the chance. The shop has a wide variety of flavors, so there's something for everyone :) read more

Dolcezza - Pistachio Siciliano & Roasted Strawberry were so yummy and creamy!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Wow! This is some of the best ice cream I have ever had, and I have enjoyed gelato at the infamous Gelateria Dondoli in Tuscany, Italy, and top rated Leopolds in Savannah, GA. Flavors are truly unique, something you may never find anywhere else. You can get two flavors in a small bowl, and the serving size is NOT small! I enjoyed their popular MASCARPONE AND BERRIES for one flavor. It was really good. Creamy with a slight cream cheese like flavor. The fresh berries are a wonderful mix in. I paired this with ROASTED STRAWBERRY. They literally roast the strawberries before adding to the gelato. It tastes like real strawberries! It was phenominal, and my favorite of the two if I had to pick. My daughter ordered the PISTACHIO falvor, a traditional gelato offering. It was extra dense while creamy delicious. I sampled the OLIVE OIL soft serve. It tasted predominantly like vanilla. I wouldn't order this one. Expect a long line coming out of the storefront. It moves reasonably quick and is worth the wait! The staff made it a fun experience, and were not frazzled over the long line (at least didn't show it). read more

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Yum! The shop has incredible desserts inside City Center DC. The gelato is delicious. There are so many flavors. The choices are unique and change from time to time. They also have coffees. This is a fun place to end date night or visit with friends while sightseeing seeing in DC. Dolcezza is inside Palmer Alley, a fun place to take pictures. Visitors will find upscale shops and other restaurants in the immediate area. Chinatown Metro or Convention Center metro are a few blocks away. Paid metered parking is hit or miss. There are garages nearby. This place is worth a visit (or more). read more

I tend to skip ice cream shops unless I'm traveling or it's a special occasion. That said, I visited the City Center Dolcezza location recently with some out of town guests and had a nice experience. I visited on a Sunday night around 8 PM and there was a small line, going out the door by a few people. It moved quickly enough. I like the shop decor a lot, with clean lines, large windows, and a few seats. I had a large ($10ish) with three scoops: Hazelnut Crackle (like ferrero rocher), Black and White Cookie Batter, Vietnamese Cinnamon. These all worked pretty well together. The star was the Hazelnut, which did taste exactly like ferrero, which meant it was delicious. I found the cinnamon a bit to punchy on its own (like Red Hots, which I don't like), but it mellowed out when eaten with the other flavors. The Black and White Cookie did taste like one, but that also meant it was not as strong as flavor as the other two. read more

Dolcezza - Black and White Cookie Batter (top), Vietnamese Cinnamon (left), Hazelnut Crackle (right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I came back and this time there was no wait and the staff were super friendly. I got a pistachio affogato and let me tell you that it heals the soul. It is so creamy and the flavor is unmatched. read more

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I got two scoops -- Italian hazelnut paired with affogato -- and they were perfectly smooth and delicious. The service was a tad slow, but that was only because a group ahead of me wanted to sample a few flavors before ordering, so there wasn't much that could be done to speed things up. I also ordered a large matcha with mango purée, and it was the perfect balance of sweet and earthy. I was told their purées are made fresh, which was great to hear -- fresh purées over syrups any day! The place was very clean, and the service overall was great. The worker was patient, friendly, and super helpful. read more

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First time trying this place. I got the mascarpone gelato and loved it. I was appreciative of the staff for letting us try multiple flavors even though they were busy. read more

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Long line that moved quickly. Staff was on it and super helpful. The gelato was delicious. Every flavor tasted great and had a creamy texture. Definitely worth the wait! read more

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Beautifully consistent European oriented coffee -- always so refreshing compared to what's typically available. I usually come by when my morning pour over isn't enough, though the mid afternoon pick me ups are also great. They're making me a flat white convert . That said, their flat white, cappuccino, and macchiato are each done properly and distinctly, so if you're visiting the area with colleagues from abroad this is the solid post lunch coffee choice. It's lovely and light inside with floor to ceiling windows and a stellar location being right at one end of City Center. read more

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I can't give much of a solid review because I had a seasonal drink--but the seasonal drink is delicious! The banana spice matcha is to die for folks, like absolutely insanely good. I'd been wanting to try it but couldn't find myself near a Dolcezza for a minute. I finally tried it and I was so impressed! read more

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I'm not usually a big fan of specialty ice cream or gelato, but this place was really good! I got the dulce de leche chip and the black and white cookie butter, and both were absolutely delicious. The staff were super friendly and patient while I tried to decide, and the serving size was generous -- which I really appreciate. It was so good that I started eating before I even remembered to take a photo . Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area and craving something sweet! read more

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The epitome of gourmet coffee shop...this quaint, tasty shop has what I needed to cool off from the humidity. Super friendly and helpful staff, whom gladly let you sample the different gelato flavors. Yes, my ice cold brew and gelato was $19 after tip but worth every penny. One of the best taste in gelato I've had around. The COBRA was bold, strong and refreshing. Yum! read more

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Always really delicious and generous portions. Shared a large with another person and it was definitely enough. read more

Dolcezza - Mascarpone & Berries, Coffee and Cookies, Pistachio Siciliano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The gelato is so creamy and the Hazelnut Crackle and Coffee & Cookies gelato flavors hit the spot! The service was great and let me sample a variety of flavors and landed on the chocolaty flavors. Appreciate that I was able to get a split scoop. The Hazelnut Crackle and Coffee & Cookies flavors paired very well with a nice crunch. The portion was good and worth the pricey $9. Looking forward to coming back and visiting other locations! read more

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Stopped by for a late night treat. It was nice to find a place opened till late to grab something sweet. The service was super friendly and the establishment was clean with some seating available. I had the dulce de leche chip and it was delicious, not too sweet. The portion was also decent given the price. read more

Dolcezza - Dulce de Leche Chip - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Walked here from the Chinatown metro stop which was only a few minutes. I tried a few samples and decided to get a small with two flavors: pistachio and coconut dulce de leche. They were both so creamy and thick, very very delicious! There was mostly only bar seating but there was one normal table which I sat at. They also had a few outdoor seating but there were so many bugs I ended up getting bit so I sat inside. There were bugs inside as well though. I liked that they had free water stations. Also saw the national guard standing around the ice cream place for like 30+ minutes not sure what that purpose was. read more

Dolcezza - Pistachio and coconut with dulce de leche - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Yall!! Made my own version of the Dubai chocolate bar and ordered the pistachio and dark chocolate. When I tell you this was incredible, my mouth is watering just thinking about it! My friend tried a bunch of different flavors and we both appreciated the help and recommendations from the staff. Highly recommend!! read more

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It's crazy how good one place can be with all their products. The gelato flavors are to die for. One would think that if that's their specialty then probably the coffee would be okay-ish but surprise! The cafe affogato, the iced latte, the cappuccino have all been delightfully strong, the caffeine kicks in perfectly well. Always enjoy stopping by here for a treat or a quick pick me up. read more

Came here for a late night treat and to stretch the legs. The staff were great, super friendly and very helpful. The price was a bit high but you get a lot of ice cream / sorbet. I believe it was 8.95 or something for 2 scoops (didn't see a single scoop option). It was recommended by 2 different staff members to get the peach oolong and mango combo and I will say it did not disappoint! They went so well together when eating them at the same time. I did like the peach oolong a bit more as individual flavors but they needed each other to really amplify their flavors. read more

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I'm a huge ice cream fan and, walking back to my downtown hotel after a very filling dinner where I didn't have room for dessert, I thought, if I could find a really good ice cream shop, I would have room for ice cream. I searched Yelp and it led me here. Even better, as I started to get close, I saw lots of people walking with these gelato cups, which told me I had probably found a winner. This is located all the way at the end (or the beginning, depending on which way you're coming) of Palmer Alley in City Center, which features many beautiful, high-end stores like Hermes. For June Pride Month they have renamed it Celebration Alley and decked it out with streaming rainbow fabric which is festive and beautiful. Dolcezza fits right in here, as this is high-end gelato. I got a small, which is a tiny cup but perfectly satisfying as a treat or dessert, and includes what is essentially a half scoop each of two flavors. It's nice to try multiple things. They will offer you sample tastes before you make a selection but I saw my go-to Stracciatella, which is essentially Italian chocolate chip, and knew that would be one of my selections. There was also something called hazelnut crisp or crunch, and as a big hazelnut lover, I did not need to sample to assume that would be a winner, too. The staff was efficient and got me served quickly. There is a little bit of indoor seating if you would like, or you can take it outdoors and enjoy the weather, which may or may not be enjoyable in your view on a summer day approaching 100. My ice cream was melting quite quickly so I dug right in. It is creamy and luxurious. The flavors are on point and even the chocolate used for the big flaky chips was clearly top tier. You're going to pay $10 for this small size which feels a bit crazy for ice cream but, again, this is the good stuff and you are in Washington. read more

Dolcezza - Hermes next-door featuring an abstract horse was so cute. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Decent gelato shop in DC, flavors were pretty interesting and staff was pleasant. Not a big area for you to eat, but there are tall tables where you can huddle around and eat your gelato while watching people walk by. Not the best gelato and not the cheapest but you can definitely do worse. read more

This place is super clean with really fast and friendly service. The red raspberry flavor was amazing, but the mascarpone with berries was one of the best ice cream flavors I've ever had. read more

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Located in City Center with high end shops, this gelato/coffee house does get a lot of traction from shoppers. It is a small store with a good number of tables and chairs/stools for any group size. I am not a coffee person, so I came for their gelato. I love to try interesting flavors, thus I had the blueberry lemon thyme flavor, and mascarpone and berries flavor. Both flavors weren't strong, and the blueberry definitely overpowered the lemon and thyme. I tried the dark chocolate fudge, and roasted strawberry flavors too. Both were rich and good. They paired well together as the dark chocolate fudge was bitter, while the roasted strawberry was sweet. They sell gelato in pints too! Service staff were friendly and they moved fast. Though the line could be long, it would only be a short wait. read more

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Good location good ambiance but it needs to be bigger with more servers really good servers are nice and kind read more

Dolcezza - Vanilla Bean with strawberry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We visited in December during a rainy night and the cafe was super busy. I bought a small 2 flavors cup with pistachio and rocky road. The pistachio was very good. It did taste like real pistachio (not artificial) and very creamy. The rocky road had very chocolaty flavor and lots of marshmallow & chocolate chunk bits. Overall, it was a very good gelato but a bit pricey for the price & the portion. read more

Dolcezza - Pistachio & rocky road - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I paid $12 for their Brontë pistachio soft serve collab with yellow and it was very overpriced and underwhelming. After tax it's more like $14 and tiny portion size. It didn't taste special and I actually like Dolcezza's regular gelato ice cream flavors better than the soft serve collab. I'd rate their regular stuff 4 stars but 3 stars for the sub par "limited time" money grab collab. read more

Dolcezza - Pistachio Brontë Soft Serve - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We came by last week - It is always a treat to stop in. I like this location the best since it was a much larger space and much more seating was available. Staff are always very nice and gelato is always yummy. I/ we love to stop in anytime we come to visit. read more

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Solid coffee shop in City Center DC shopping center. I had an oat milk latte and a muffin. The muffin was nothing special but the latte was good. I did not try the ice cream. The shop was not crowded on a weekday morning. Service was friendly. Not the most incredible place I've ever been but it was good, I'd come back if I was already in the area. Clean, friendly, not crowded.. no complaints! read more

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While the gelato was delish, I had mixed opinions on my visit. They don't have a single scoop option, so if you want something freshly scooped you have to get two scoops. They also make you put both scoops in the same cup, so you can't choose something radically different because the flavors will blend. The scoopers were very kind about explaining this and letting me sample different flavors, but I just didn't like the policy. I got the black and white cookie batter flavor and it was pretty good! There's some great outdoor seating nearby, but not a ton inside. Definitely a yummy stop, but next time I'll get a pop. read more

Dolcezza - Black & White Cookie Batter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I personally prefer this location over its Mosaic District location in Virginia, as the interior seems to have way more seating space and is less busy/crowded. Consistent quality with other Dolcezza locations, but as I said in my other review, their fruit tea options are a bit on the oversweet side. However, their wide variety of drinks and seasonal options makes up for it. read more

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Dolcezza is the kind of coffee shop that does the classics like lattes and cappuccinos, but has some very distinct qualities that other coffee shops do not possess. In a world of bland commercial marketing machines, Dolcezza experiments with different flavors and notes. For instance, the sesame latte, which is creamy as well as nutty, hit's every mocha note, but chocolate. Delectable and different. They have their own gelato that you can get by the scoop or already packaged by the pint. There is a tomato tart, herb-infused cherry tomatoes surrounded by a flaky croissant crust. Delish. Who is making this? Dolcezza, quietly sitting in a class all by itself. The floor to ceiling glass windows makes people watching over your coffee visually stimulating. The diverse play list of music is good; the baristas are cool. They just have this thing and I love it here! read more

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Came here after dinner nearby and so glad I did! I got the pisatchio and the hazelnut crackle and I highly recommend it. Service was great as they let me try a handful of flavors which all tasted amazing. It's a somewhat small shop but there are a few seats. Would definitely come back!! read more

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Too bad can't give them a 10! Authentic delicious gelato. Had the chocolate, banana split and cherry blossom and all were absolutely delicious amazing fabulous yummy. Service was funny and courteous. Construction outside wasn't a deterrent as place was packed at 10 pm! Inside is cute and laid back. If you are in DC it's a must have! read more

They have a decent selection and variety of gelato that's great quality. Their affogato on the other hand is lacking immensely. Literally one scoop and one shot. So that's a bit disappointing. One of my favorite places for affogato, if you know me and have seen my check ins and reviews is from a small town in New Mexico I used to be a regular in, 4 shots with three gigantic scoops. They used to seriously hook it up. My absolute favorite. I certainly won't be getting affogato here, especially for about $10. The three scoop is your best bet. And a convenient area to shop around, surely an area that'll make a dent in your wallet. read more

Dolcezza - Large three scoop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great customer service. I definitely enjoyed their unique flavors including the pomegranate sorbetto. I highly recommend you try out this place in city center. read more

This is one of my bestie's favorite gelato spots. I was super excited to finally try it on a recent trip to DC. We came on a weekend evening and it was packed. People love this spot. They have a variety of gelatos and cafe drinks to choose from. On my visit, my fiancé and I shared a large gelato cup with dulce de leche cookies, dark chocolate fudge, and black & white cookie batter. The black & white cookie batter was my favorite flavor. The person who helped us was extremely kind. She offered me multiple flavors to try. I love that you can pick up to three flavors for a large. For this location, my fiancé and I ended up sitting at a large community table to share our gelato. The seats are wide away enough to not feel too crowded. I'd recommend checking out this gelato shop. read more

Dolcezza - Large with three flavors (Dulce de Leche Cookies, Dark Chocolate Fudge, and Black & White Cookie Batter) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Ice cream is fine, but the prices are extraordinarily high for a fairly small size. Lots of sampling available however

Gelato was delicious. I had vanilla and dulce de lecha swirl. As for size vs. price. For 8 dollars I accepted a bigger cup

I am honestly torn about how to write this review. After walking around and a bit of shopping we popped into Dolcezza for a sweet treat. The Hazelnut Crackle was def delicious as was the Black and White Cookie. However one of my daughters found a press on nail in her cup towards the bottom, after already eating several bites. I returned the gelato and was offered a new one. But at that point she was not interested, obviously. No further compensation was offered and the tub of gelato was briefly inspected but not removed. Just not thrilled. read more

We happened to cross paths with Dolcezza and I am so glad we did! The staff was incredibly kind and inviting. They let us sample flavors and didn't seem rushed or annoyed that our group wanted a few extra samples. They were informative on the flavors and shared their favorites too. I ordered the hazelnut crunch and LOVED it. I kept thinking about going back for another visit before leaving DC. read more

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