Upon entering this hidden gem, I felt a rush of excitement like a kid in an ice cream shop! The walls are painted vibrant, bright colors giving off a cool atmospheric vibe! Each time I have visited it is always super clean, even the bathrooms! The selections are plentiful; something for everyone! The food and ice cream that I have tried are all delicious, however, my funnel cake was a little too well done, yet kind of tasted like it was pre made, waiting for someone to order, and then heated up, yet still edible! The elotes was not what I expected, having only tried Mexican Street Corn from Local Cantina. Unfortunately, I did not care for the Elotes, that is just my taste buds, however, it was beautiful to look at for sure! This dive is a hidden gem in my eyes and my family will definitely frequent this location! read more

I've been coming to Dulce Vida on West Broad Street for years and have spent a lot of money here, but after my experience today, I won't be returning. The general manager, Rudley, approached me with an attitude from the start, demanding that I place my order immediately and not allowing me time to ask questions about the menu. She repeatedly rushed me, made rude remarks, and created an uncomfortable atmosphere. I politely asked her to calm down, but her behavior didn't improve. After taking my order and cashing me out, she actually told me not to come back because my asking follow-up questions made her uncomfortable. I've never experienced anything like that as a paying customer. I even pointed out that I have no problem spending my money elsewhere, especially when I'm treated with such disrespect. Unfortunately, this wasn't an isolated issue. The customer service at this location has gone downhill. Employees rarely greet customers, and there seems to be a lack of professionalism and proper management. There are plenty of places that appreciate their customers. I'll be taking my business to one of them. read more

I've been wanting to stop by here for so long, and finally made it a point to do so. Disappointed it didn't work out better. The inside is very colorful and fun. There are TONS of ice cream flavors to pick from. I tried the strawberry and mint and both were good but I was feeling a milkshake instead so went with that. They used the chocolate ice cream in the display case to make it. It somehow came out very freezer burned and awful tasting, I hadn't sampled the chocolate beforehand. Bummed the milkshake was $8 and probably the worst I ever had. Further, the scanner at the register was confusing and the lady showed me how to operate it and she clicked yes for me to add a tip without me selecting it to do so, which I thought was pretty presumptuous and rude considering this isn't sit down service. If I went back again I would probably still do the ice cream but stay away from literally anything else they have to make by hand. read more

Dulce Vida Ice Cream Factory - Milkshake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Second time I've been there, I literally just left and I had a bad experience, so paid $14 for a torta and they gave me a Philly steak bread with barley any meat in it, I'm disappointed, and the was a hair in it... like seriously? are you guys really that sad with your life to temper with someones food because you feel intimidated or whatever reason? i don't recommend the food there, everything else I guess it's good because it's different but it also depends who is working we had small ice cream balls and the first time we were there the girl gave us $4.75 worth of an ice cream ball but the Friday team, i did have a good experience with them and I left them a tip too never again. The place is to bright so if you're sensitive to light wear sunglasses. read more

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The ice creams and other sweets were good; the restaurant was clean and so pleasant. We walked in with 14 young people and 8 adults. There were no customers at all in the restaurant. The two servers behind the counter were not friendly, looked like they wished we hadn't come, spoke little, helped little. We spent over $150.00. A little friendliness, especially to the children, could go a long way. Also, they wanted to charge $1.00 a person for a cup of water. read more

Hella unique ice cream options and flavors. I saw Tequilla, Bubble Gum, Jamaican, Coconut, Strawberry Cheesecake etc. You can make milkshakes out of any flavors of ice cream they've got. Customers come in in waves yet the small staff is a well oiled machine getting folks in, served, and out. They've also got several food options inside as well like Walking Tacos utilizing DORITOS as the base. I got the kinda sorbet/sherbert fruity Mangolada and it was unique and tasty with different flavor profiles that ranged from sweet, to salty, to savory. There were huge tasty chunks of mango's inside and a delectable red syrup throughout with pieces of red candy chunks inside. Even the straw itself was covered in like a sweet/salty-ish TAJIN type coating. They had all types of stuff inside from popsicles, to ice cream sandwiches, chocolate covered waffle bowls etc. The misses got a Strawberry Cheesecake shake, and the kiddo got a strawberry ice cream with a strawberry popsicle in a chocolate waffle bowl sprinkled contraption and it was ALL GREAT! We'll definitely be back! read more

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I have been seeing pictures of their mangonada everywhere and finally have been able to try it! This location is on West Broad and does have its own parking lot. My friend and I came here on a Saturday night and it was not too busy. It's very spacious and looks almost like an ice cream store with the way it's set up, but just with lots of splashes of color along with a variety of food choices from ice cream to hot Cheetos! They have pictures of their food options on the way along with the prices which I honestly appreciate because I eat with my eyes! Plus if you are not familiar with the foods then you can at least see what you are ordering. My friend and I ordered a mangonada and an elote with the dynamite Takis coating (Mexican street corn). The mangonada was $6.99 and I think the elote was about $5 since my total was around $12. We got to watch them make both dishes. The employee first made the mangonada which had mango ice cream and a chili syrup sauce which I believe is chamoy and tajin seasoning (a lime salt). The straw was covered in the lime salt! Soooo delicious and it's a HUGE portion. The elote was covered in mayo, cheese, and the takis coating. You can choose between a variety of takis coatings. I finished the entire thing. I wish the coating was a little more crunchy to add texture to the corn, but no worries! I will be coming back :) read more

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Enjoyed the ice cream, but still have a strange after taste in my mouth. Not sure if that is common with Mexican version of ice cream or just the flavor I tried. No prices posted, but the price I paid for a large scoop of ice cream in a waffle cone - $3.74. Not busy at all so service was fast. Let me taste before I ordered. No calorie count any where, which EBS would have celebrated. Celebrating the holiday means I will enjoy it with out worrying about calories. Not sure if I will try again because of the after taste, but glad I did. Might come back for something with fresh fruit. read more

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Dulce Vida is another Mexican ice cream place in Columbus. It has a good location to take advantage of. There's lots of Hispanics and Latinos in the Westland area. It has a large amount of ice cream and popsicles. They also have lots of vegan flavors too. If you haven't been to somewhere like here, you need to know a couple things before you go. In Mexico, popsicles are known as paletas. These are a lot like common popsicles but these are made with real fruit and not just artificial shit. It has some made with milk, while others are made with only fruit juice. The ones with only fruit juice are vegan friendly, so there's something for most. It also has ice cream and sorbet, or the Mexican versions that is. The flavors run from common to fucking crazy, they put that in ice cream and popsicles? A lot have fruit that is more common in Mexico like mango, and some are made with chili peppers which give a great hot and sweet flavor. The shops are only about $2 which is good for its quality. If you haven't had Mexican ice cream come to Dulce Vida. It has more flavors than you can shake a maraca at. The service is great too. read more

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Imagine Jeni's and Diamond's Ice Cream were married and had a child named Dulce Vida for "sweet life." The child decided mom and dad's shop needed more than just "ice cream." The child does what every child does and imagines more things to add onto the menu to attract people. These things include the walking taco and many other warm treats. Little does mommy and daddy know, this child's ideas would attract so many customers because they like getting their walking tacos. Although the paletas are also a huge hit here because there are many different options to choose from. Then one day, I show up and see this beautiful bright ice cream shop on the side of West Broad Street. I begin going through the menu to see what I like and then trying all the flavors to sample them. All the flavors I tried were very good. They are also freshly made in the shop. My husband goes for the tres marias which is 3 scoops of ice cream in a waffle cone cup with 3 chocolate sticks. He said it's time to enjoy and splurge a little today. Little does he know, that I then order something different the helado with 2 scoops of pistachio and caramel ice cream. Oh boy, trouble. Nope, he did fine eating that 3 scoop and I of course enjoyed my helado very much. If your looking for something similar to Diamond's Ice Cream or happen to be on this side of town, give Dulce Vida a try. You never know, you might like them. read more

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So much variety!! There are a ton of flavors to choose from. More traditional to savory types, authentic and sorbet. They also serve actual food, which looked good. You get a lot of ice cream for your money. read more

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I was eager to try the Corn, was kind of disappointed in how it tasted. It was a little salty. The employees were not very helpful either. However the paletas are delicious! The variety of flavors are great as well. The fruit and yogurt paleta is awesome!! Will definitely come back for the paletas! read more

Dulce Vida Ice Cream Factory - Corn coated with Hot Cheetos! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Such a neat, unique, delicious, and clean place! This shop offers Mexican style treats, fruit popsicles, and ice creams-in TONS of testable flavors. They also have around 20 great dairy-free options too! The decor was cute and the atmosphere was fun and energetic! I would never have visited this location if it weren't for a friend raving about it, but I will definitely be back! This is my new favorite ice cream shop because the flavors are so unique (cheese flavor is one of them) and it is so fresh tasting! Yep... I would rather visit this place than to visit a Jenni's or a Greater's. Note- they also seem to serve some hot snack foods and they have seating available inside or outside. read more

Dulce Vida Ice Cream Factory - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Rich dense ice creams and sorbets Creative "street" snack foods and some sandwiches on weekends only. Five dollars for giant scoops. Taste as many as you might like. read more

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This is a unique Mexican ice cream place on the West side of town. They offer a wide variety of ice cream flavors and homemade Popsicles. The Popsicles are a lot of fun as I don't know of many other places that offer them. Dulce Vida also offers some food options. They have a nice variety of sweet and salty snacks. I got the strawberries and cream popsicle. At first it was bland, cream and frozen strawberries but after a few bites the flavor grows on you. The ice cream is alright. The prices are high for what you get. A single scoop of ice cream is over $3. The popsicle I got was $2.99. They offer sundaes for over $6. The price is not worth the quality of ice cream. The staff is friendly. There is plenty of seating to enjoy your snacks. It's well lit and brightly decorated. I would recommend Dulce Vida for the novelty of Popsicles but be wary of higher prices. read more

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I had the elote en vas and mangonado. Tge elite was flavorful and spicy but not overpowering. I don't eat spicy food usually but I didnt mind the runny nose. The mango ice cream tasted so fresh. Now I admit paying $12 for these items threw me off for a second but keeping in my this is s brick and mortar and not a cart. They have alot of options to choose from. I will visit again. read more

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I'm so glad we found this place. Being born and raised in Arizona, at times it's hard to find a little piece of home out here in Ohio. We had paletas, churros, various ice cream flavors, elote vaso, and mangonado. We loved it all and can't wait to go back. I found the prices to be fair and the service was fast and friendly. My only wish would be to have a list of paleta flavors because we had no idea what was what. read more

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After leaving Clay Street Ceramics, I thought ice cream was a good next step for a day with 2 of the grandkids. They agreed. I wanted to try Cream & Sugar since we were on that side of town, but they didn't open for 20 more minutes. The next place that came up on Yelp was Dulce Vida. It's at the end of a strip mall on W. Broad, close to 270. It's very much like Diamonds Ice Cream (wondering if same owner). They weren't terribly busy, so we took our time choosing just the right flavors. Our associate was very gracious when the kids wanted samples before selecting. They each got their flavor in a waffle cone that was dipped in chocolate and sprinkles, and I had my Tequila Almond in a cup. Delish. read more

I went here for national ice cream day on Sunday for their BOGO ice cream. This was my first time here, and I was more than impressed. They have a huge selection of food, hand dipped ice cream, paletas, and lots of other goodies. I had a scoop each of Gansito and blackberry cheese. The scoops are massive! The Gansito ice cream tasted just like the snack cake. The blackberry cheese definitely tops the list of creamiest ice cream I've ever had. Both were delicious options. I would recommend looking at their menu ahead of time before you go. It was my first time and it was a little overwhelming because there are so many options (not a bad thing) and I didn't see the ice cream flavors posted anywhere. I am planning to try at least 1,000 more things off of their menu, especially the mangonada and esquites! Everything looked so good and delicious. read more

We love Dulce Vida. My kids love the wide variety of ice creams and I love the different choices of paletas. They have tables inside and out so we can sit outside on a nice day. Also, their walking tacos and Elote en Vaso are the best I've had! It's a staple in my family all year round! read more

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I've visited another paleta store in Columbus off of Sawmill and this one is worlds better. It's clean, the menu is easy to read, and people dont look at me as if to ask what I'm doing there. Their paleta selection is wild. I couldn't find a list of what they had and I'm short so it was hard to see the choices but I got the strawberries and cream and a mango and both are DELICIOUS, just like I used to get in Mexico. I also wanted to try their elote. I got it in a cup instead of street style because I was going to eat it in my car and the girl that made it just made it perfectly! Perfect ratio of toppings and the right amount of lime. The churros were also good and made in front of us. I'm going back to try more soon because the menu has all of my favorite foods, from walking tacos to frappucinos. In the winter I'll be going for atole and champurrado ( which I haven't been able to find anywhere). I'm very happy I decided to try this place. read more

Dulce Vida Ice Cream Factory - Paletas and elote en vas - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Good ambiance and place seemed clean. Service was fine nothing special. A Group of friends and I were having a hard time finding a ice cream/ dessert place but let me tell you it was worth coming here, well atleast for the ice cream. They have a broad menu of savory dishes, desserts/sweets, snacks and in between. I got the chocolate and vanilla ice cream on a waffle cone that the vanilla ice cream was definitely the star of the show. It's not your typical fake white overly sweet doesn't really taste like anything vanilla ice cream. It was the real deal if you go for anything I'd say go for the vanilla ice cream. Price I would say was a bit much for 2 scoops of ice cream but being how good it was I'd pay for it again. read more

The place is very unassuming located in the old strip near the corner of West Broad and Georgesville. Fronting west broad and right across the street from Peacock West Chinese restaurant. I had the banana split and the flavors of ice cream I had there are right on point (the pistachio has bits of pistachios, the coffee is tasty, the cheese reminds me of flavors I grew up with). I also tried their agua Fresca and I loved the Frutas flavor more than the coconut, but they have probably about 10 flavors at least. The ice cream flavors are varied and many. Suffice to say, it can compete with other big name ice cream place. The price is also very competitive. It has a cheerful ambience as an ice cream parlor should have and clean. The seating and tables are also very appropriate and not flashy. I am surprised that this place opened for a month under the radar of my fellow foodies. I guess it's because of the location. Then again the location is not bad either since it is closer to the casino and right on broad. All in all, I give the place 5 stars which I only give when all factors are considered: good taste, cleanliness, ambience, and great service. Note: I had to brush up on my Spanish as the server does not speak English well. But she understood me well enough with my hand motions. read more

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We've been here five times now so we can try different things. The ice cream is very thick and sticky. The paletas are ok but only a couple have flavor and some are very plain even though they look delicious. The banana split is not worth the cost in my opinion. The biggest issue here is the service. If you can go in and not have any questions then you'll probably be fine. That's if they actually wait on you without you having to ask. read more

This place is so bright and inviting that I couldn't keep driving by without stopping. I went in with my niece and was pleasantly surprised that we were offered tasters of any flavor. They have unique flavors like Queso, which I tried but it was a no for me. They staff was very sweet and informative. They were also bilingual. So, although everything is in Spanish, I was able to easily know what it was or simply just ask. There is plenty of off street parking and prices are reasonable. I took a star away because some of the flavors that have goodies mixed in are lacking. For instance, I took my husband home some cookie dough ice cream and he only found two pieces if cookie dough. However, what he got was good. read more

This place is amazing and very tasty. The service is great and the selection is not bad. It is always nice and clean, and the ice cream is always fresh and delicious! read more

Dulce Vida has a crazy variety of options, and the interior of the store is covered in fun, bright pastel colors. It's a great spot for really good ice cream (with huge portions), and their variety of water-based ice creams means that the lactose intolerant can also enjoy something sweet (and fruity)! read more

Dulce Vida Ice Cream Factory - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I love that they keep it so clean and have a variety of options not just ice cream but also street foods and are reasonably priced! Definitely Recommend! read more

Went here for Sunday Funday with my kids. It's near our home and was a perfect trip to end the weekend and satisfy our sweet tooth. They have a wide variety of treats and snacks. However there was no menu. So I felt a lil rushed (as there was a line behind us) and we were trying to figure out what we wanted. The Popsicles looked delicious but they are labeled on the sticks so it was hard reading them while in line. They definitely need a menu. My other complaint was the language barrier. I had to ask another employee to help us b/c ours didn't speak English well. I felt bad but I just couldn't communicate my questions well. The inside of the shop is bright colored and very clean. I like that there is also picnic tables out front. We will definitely go back to try more items. read more

Dulce Vida Ice Cream Factory - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

If you've never been to a Mexican ice cream parlor, Dulce Vida is a very good place to start. They have a lot of things you're not going to find at other ice cream places around town. Outside of various ice cream flavors, they offer paletas (Mexican popsicles), savory street snacks, and a bunch of other drinks and desserts that I'm not familiar with but look forward to trying. The ice cream is rich and dense. They have plenty of flavors to choose from. I sampled the almond tequila ice cream. You can definitely taste the tequila, but it was a clean non-overpowering flavor. I was worried that I may get tired of the flavor in a full serving, and instead I went with the corn (with whole corn kernels in it) and churro ice cream. The corn was different from any ice cream I've ever tried. The churro pieces weren't great as chunks in the ice cream, but it was fine. At the end I found myself craving more of that almond tequila ice cream. The interior is really bright and inviting. The folks working there are friendly, and you're welcome to sample any flavors ahead of time. Finally, the prices are lower than the "designer" ice cream places in Columbus. read more

First, let me tell you about the awesome service I received here. I am extremely indecisive, and there are a ton of unique and awesome looking flavors here. The employee kindly and graciously allowed me to sample 6 flavors (yes, I am that brand of indecisive) before choosing! I felt like a burden, but she had no problem making sure I chose the right flavor. Onto the ice cream: I experienced Mexican ice cream for the first time in California, and this place definitely matches up! Smooth, creamy, flavorful, and delicious! I ordered the Ferrero flavor--with chunks of ferrero rocher and hazelnuts--and I loved it. My mom had the Frappuccino and loved hers was well. Price was great too! We will definitely be back to try the paletas...and where else can you get a taco in a bag?! Totally awesome. read more

Great Paletas and Ice Cream shop. We had the Strawberry, Strawberry and Cream, and Mango Paletas and they were all excellent. James got some ice cream and it was delicious. If you haven't had a Mexican popsicle- Paletas they are awesome, made with real fruit and are super flavorful. It seems like they make all their ice creams in house, and it's good! They have some unique flavor combinations. Worth a stop! read more

Everything here is delicious! I personally love the Mangonadas and the walking taco! The churros are great and you can't go wrong with the ice cream! read more

Amazing! This place is awesome, everyone is amazing here, so friendly, the place is very clean and they have amazingly awesome yummy sweets and snacks! You must try the Pine Nuts ice cream you will not regret it! read more

Dulce Vida Ice Cream Factory - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

It's like a Jeni's but with Latin flavors! So many choices I was a little overwhelmed but ended up the the ferroro and and something cinnamon (forgot the name) with it. It was wonderful, the service was great and I will definitely be back. So Many Flavors, so many choices, fun atmosphere The scoops are HUGE The one downer- parking is a bit tricky, but don't let that stop you, you must try this place if you've never been read more

The store is large with many tables and green chairs designed with circles. The space is open and clean. Selection of food is actually overwhelming. I have visited 3 times and I still don't know what things on the menu are since I don't know Spanish. I have been satisfied with my ice cream on all 3 visits but I am bothered by the fact that some of the labels identifying the product on the sliding doors over the ice cream are rubbed off. I asked what the flavors were but the girl helping that said she was new had to keep asking another employee and I didn't really understand what she was saying. To me those are "mystery flavors." I was originally confident by the appearance of the restaurant that they followed rules set by the health department but when the new girl serving me started cutting up my banana for my banana split with her bare hands I felt very unsettled. I asked if she could put gloves on. She turned around and defended herself by saying her hands are clean. I asked a second time if she could put gloves on which she did. I am not there to debate, I just want my food prepared with gloved hands! After this I do not have as much confidence in this place. read more

This is my new favorite ice cream place in town. I came here because a lot of my students had recommended this place . Now, I have to admit that I am comparing it to the only other ice cream place in town that is similar, which is Diamonds. The ice cream at both places is amazing, but what makes this place stand out is the fact that they have more non-ice cream food selections and the service. Don't get me wrong, the service at Diamonds is good, but the service I got here was as if I had gone to my best friends ice cream shop and she genuinely wanted me to try different flavors because she was proud of the ice cream she had made. I came in with two other friends and the lady told me I could try any flavor. I tend to be shy when people tell me this and try maybe one flavor, but the woman who was working didn't wait for me to even say I wanted to try it, she saw my eyes light up and she got the little spoon and gave me a sample without me even asking. Even better, when I asked her what her favorite flavor was, she gave me a sample right away. I was very surprised at how delicious the pine nut ice cream was. You would not think of this as being a great ice cream flavor, but it was and I never would have known this unless she had told me. I will be back here for sure and I cannot wait to try some of the food. The elote looks amazing! read more

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Dulce Vida "Sweet Life" is a welcomed addition along the Old Westland mall corridor. It's easily view-able if you're on broad street with it's brightly colored logo. It's settled nice and snug at the end of one of the remaining strip malls. The inside is open, clean, and brightly colored. You'll feel like a kid again, seriously! They have a menu with huge pictures of all their offerings. Note.. this isn't just ice-cream, they have walking tacos creations like 'Dori-locos' and other warm treats and bagged snacks pretty well known in the Mexican community. The English is pretty lightly spoken for most workers, but if you can point, and read the tags as best as you can, they will get you taken care of. Even beginners Spanish would work, honestly. Either way, they were helpful and really friendly. They didn't make you feel uncomfortable. They have so many other refreshing treat items here, a lot of fruit based treats like Fruit de Crema, Agua Fresca and delicious looking Popsicles. In the end I settled with a large scoop of Bubble Gum ice cream-- Brightly colored, and it made my inner 5 year old squeal with delight. It's really worth a stop if you're in the area and having a sweet tooth attack, or maybe a nice end to a taco run at the trucks, or establishments on the west side. Delicioso! read more

How sweet it is! A brightly colored ice cream and paleta shop with a great deal of flavors. I seriously had analysis paralysis when trying to choose a paleta from the cooler, but ended up with one of the milk based pistachio pops. It was really creamy and tasty, with a few actual pistachios at the bottom. There are also fruit juice-based paletas as well, so if you are unable to eat dairy you can still partake. My husband went with a scoop of caramel ice cream, and the caramel inside seriously tasted homemade. Lots of other mexican treats that I am not familiar with, but am excited to check out. If you like to discover new foods, this is a place to visit. Happy to have a fun and unique sweet shop on this side of town! read more

The ice cream is more of a soft serve. The pistachio was much too sweet, like flavored syrup is being used instead of the real deal. I like a more "salty", savory rendition. Also, not many nuts in the bowl, a major factor in my hunt for awesome ice cream. The selection of paletas is not quite as much as competition, but the flavors did look good in the case. The store's easy flow and color palette are catching. Bright bold pinks and lime greens. Pictures on the walls. Plenty of tables and chairs inside, as well as a few outside. I can only assume this place is getting great reception from the locals! read more

Dulce Vida Ice Cream Factory - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Columbus, Ohio