I have to give an update on Medzo Gelato Bar. It's still five stars all of the way. At this point I have been here various different times and tried a number of their flavors. Still one of my favorite flavor combinations from here is the chocolate (I think specifically it's Chocolate Hazelnut) and the coffee flavor in a single size. Really anything you get here is going to be amazing but I am just basing that on personal preference alone. The owners are always really nice. As to be expected it can get busy in the summer so we swing by here on cooler days and not blazing hot ones. read more

Medzo Gelato Bar - My favorite two flavors..chocolate hazelnut and coffee! - Gelato Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Amazing flavors. Our group tried a bit of everything- pistachio, banana, cherry, tiramisu, ... loved all the flavors. It's a small business and the owner serves the ice cream so they don't allow tasting anything pre purchase. It's a little inconvenient but understandable. Definitely will come back in the summer! read more

Is there is an ice cream or gelato place in an area that we are in I will find it every time without fail. After dinner we wanted something sweet and this was a quick "uphill" walk from McMenamins Elks Lodge. The gelato was delicious and totally hit the spot on a warm day. read more

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Such a cute place with amazing flavors! The worker there (possibly owner) let us know that they made all their gelato in house and didn't use any artificial dyes. They were super friendly and the gelato was delicious! I got Oreo and strawberry and both were 10/10 read more

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So yummy! I got half raspberry & half Lemon sorbet and it was creamy and delicious. The owners were smiling and with welcoming energy. The place was filled with customers enjoying convos and gelato! I will be back on another day of random walking in the area! read more

Medzo Gelato Bar - Menu - Gelato Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Prices have gone up and it's essentially $10 for a large, $8 for medium, and $6 for a small. The cups are small to begin with, and I would say the large cup probably holds 6-8oz. They also don't allow samples of the flavors. read more

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I had to update my review and give them the much deserved 5th star!!! We came Sunday, they were closed Monday, we came Tuesday, and yes.....we came again today on Wednesday. It is just the best ice cream in town. Gelato is something EVERYONE needs to try, it just can't be beat! We have now tried a ton of flavors and love them all. They make their own caramel for the caramel gelato. They use all natural ingredients and make EVERYTHING from scratch. Businesses just don't do that anymore and when you have a local mom and pop place that does you HAVE to give them their "flowers." We are hooked and will continue to come. ****BE SURE TO TRY THE RICE FLAVOR IF THEY GAVE IT. Usually it is available mid week in the evenings****** read more

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This location is close to Wright Park. Nicely decorated. The owners are very personable We got 3 flavors: riso bianco , lemon curd and the hazelnut. Creamy and delicious! Small batches prepared everyday. In lieu of no samples trust the Yelp reviews for flavor suggestions or better yet talk to the owners ? Frankly one of the best and most expensive gelatos but worth every penny. Your cravings will be satisfied for sure! read more

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Excellent! Absolutely everything about it was great. I appreciate their commitment and high standards for ingredients. And yes, you see them making the gelato right there behind the counter. Sweet shop, with classic and creative flavors. Grab one of the best gelato's you'll ever have and head over to Wright Park, right around the corner. read more

Excellent gelato!!! And wonderful service. Highly recommend. We will definitely be back.

Meh Cute spot, but gelato was not soft enough. Flavor was good, but just okay. The pistachio did not have enough flavor, the coffee was good, but honestly it was just too hard. You could even see the lady struggling to put it in the cups. Way too hard for gelato, I was not a fan of the "no sample" signs everywhere. Stuck with traditional flavors but will not come back to try other flavors at $6-10 per cup. It's not in a busy location, so had to go out of our way to get here and would not make that trip for it again. It's just okay. read more

Medzo Gelato Bar - Coffee and pistachio - Gelato Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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I only leave reviews for places I truly love, and this one is hands-down the best for gelato. The gelato is absolutely amazing, soft, creamy, and made entirely in-house with organic ingredients. I've tried plenty of ice cream spots around University Place, but after coming here, everywhere else feels like a disappointment to my taste buds. The owners are incredibly kind and welcoming, and the shop itself is adorable, it gives me total European café vibes! I've even started buying pints because the smaller sizes just aren't enough. I hope you enjoy this spot as much as I do! #Nogatekeeping read more

Medzo Gelato Bar - Pint 1- tiramisu/ pistachio Pint 2- Oreo and caramel Took it home to enjoy - Gelato Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Cute shop that was a great ending to dinner from next door. Friendly staff. I understand the reasoning for no samples but it was disappointing as I would have gone with a different flavor of if I tasted first. That being said the flavors were wonderful. We had 4 flavors between two of us and they were all spot on. Sorbets were light with a punch of flavor and tasted like summer. Pistachio was rich and creamy. Cherry had nice chunks of cherry. We took it to go but there was seating inside and out. read more

It's been said before but I'll say it again - spent time in Europe, experienced Italian gelato, fell in love (of course), and everything has fallen short to varying degrees until discovering Medzo Gelato. Fantastic work! We don't live near but we will certainly be back! read more

TL;DR: Best gelato in the greater Seattle area. Gelato masters--a husband and wife--create amazing gelato flavors like rice and tiramisu, but also sorbet including pear. Ample free street parking. Space for 12+ people to sit inside. We love Medzo Gelato. A husband and wife own the gelato shop, and they craft their gelato from scratch. They've been trained abroad by the gelato masters, and their product shows. Silky smooth texture. Pristine flavors such as rice and tiramisu make their gelato to die for. Also consider their sorbet--we absolutely love their pear sorbet. They used to be located in Pioneer Square and Burien. They're now further south. We live in Seattle but we still make the drive down at least once a month. read more

Who knew we'd fine delicious gelato in Tacoma! It was really good. Too bad you cant really find a place like this california :( definitely will miss it. No sample is so worth it to try any flavors! read more

Medzo Gelato Bar - Pistachio, rice, and hazelnut chocolate - Gelato Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Love all their gelato's. You can tell it's homemade. So smooth, thick and decadent All the flavors just pop out and you can really taste it. Locally owned and operated. Hand-Crafted one pan at a time with organic dairy and natural ingredients. Owners Fareed and Jennifer Al-Abboud are so proud to be in Tacoma and are loving it They've owned other locations at Bainbridge Island, West Seattle and Burien. My daughter and I used to go the Burien location. We love how they keep it small and quaint. Makes it feel comfortable and personal. Service is always great! Small $5.5 (1-2 flavors) Medium $7 (1-3 flavors) Large $8.50 (1-4 flavors). They also have pint sizes $16/$17. I've tried the almond, mango, hazelnut, pistachios and coffee this far and I have to say Bellisimo!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND‼‼‼ read more

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Owned by the sweetest couple, Jennifer and Fareed, Medzo Gelato is made with love and pride. Featuring local, seasonal ingredients, this is the freshest gelato you'll have in Tacoma! While they don't give samples, you can't go wrong here. They have some classic gelato favorites (pistachio, hazelnut, salted caramel, oreo, stracciatella, chocolate), they also feature sorbets using seasonal fruits. I got their mango and lemon curd and it was delicious! Refreshing, tangy, and light, it wasn't overly sweet or artificial tasting. You can truly taste the quality of the ingredients. What a gem in Tacoma! Definitely put this on your summer bucket list! read more

Medzo Gelato Bar - Lemon curd and mango - Gelato Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Not happy! Just drove 30 minutes to meet my family for dessert. Your listing states your open until 9pm. It's not even 7pm on a Saturday and you're closed. Why not update your listing if you're going to close early!?!? read more

Secret ingredient has got to be love! My appreciation for good gelato happened in Spain. Their gelato is as good, might even be better, than what we had in Granada, Nerja, Seville and Ronda! Great variety of both gelato and sorbet flavors. Cute interior, excellent service and great conversations with the owners who will proudly share their stories of their time in Europe while serving up happiness in the form of gelato. read more

Medzo Gelato Bar - Outdoor seating is great on the warm days - Gelato Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Hands down the best gelato I've ever had! The flavors were so fresh, you could taste the quality of the real ingredients in every bite. Really cute little place inside, the owners were there and they were a sweet couple. We tried pistachio, coffee, rice, & chocolate hazelnut. They were all delicious! read more

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Up until I tried this place, I was convinced I'd never find a gelato place as good as the one in my college town in new hampshire. Wasn't even dreaming about it.. until I stumbled upon Medzo Gelato serendipitously. When I say this place is good, I don't mean just taste! Everything from the quality of ingredients (organic & natural) to the friendliness of the owners.. this will quickly become your favorite dessert spot. They do their flavors really well (not too sweet and you can taste the natural ingredients) and they rotate flavors! They do a sweet rice one that apparently is what people come here specifically for. I opted for my classics: choco hazelnut and pistachio and was not disappointed. This pic is after a few spoonfuls because I couldn't wait! Space is super cute (small bistro vibes) and kept very clean. Parking is fairly easy on the street since there's a 90 min turnaround. read more

Medzo Gelato Bar - Half chocolate hazelnut Half pistachio Small size - Gelato Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Nice shop with seating. Staff is friendly. Often it is the owner serving. The pistachio gelato was creamy and flavorful. The raspberry balsamic lacked flavor though it also had a nice texture. They had sorbets for those with dairy intolerance. The main negative is that they don't give samples. read more

A serendipitous find while in the Tacoma area. Finally found a pistachio gelato that tastes like the real deal similar to ones I've had across Europe and turkey. Not too sweet and perfectly creamy. Service was friendly with a smile and ambience is super cozy perfect for a date on a weekend. read more

Nice quiet place to hang out. Plenty of flavors! Cone or cup you won't go wrong. This place is a must try.

ZERO STARS! Your listing states your open until 9pm on a Saturday. I'm at your door at 6:45pm and you are closed. That was a complete waste of a 25 minute drive! read more

Cute gelato bar right in downtown Tacoma- a few tables inside and out. Stopped by right before a concert at the Spanish Ballroom! I tried an Affogato- espresso with vanilla gelato- I need a pick-me-up!! It did not disappoint- delicious!! My friend tried a pistachio gelato- I tried a bite- was phenomenal! Can't wait to come back and try more flavors! read more

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Wow this was as good as Italy makes it! I'm a huge fan and will definitely be back!! Thanks for the epic deliciousness and the memories of Italy. yummm read more

Medzo Gelato Bar - Pistachio, chocolate & strawberry cream. Pistachio is bomb!!! - Gelato Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Wow!!! A Tacoma hidden gem! Grit City do t have too many gems but Medzo is truly the one! Great desert place and we will be coming again.

This place is amazing! It's not only the best gelato I've ever had but the entire experience is memorable & special. The service was excellent and the atmosphere is so cool and fun but more importantly, it's like you're literally a guest in their home! So warm & inviting & delicious! What a wonderful treat! read more

Medzo Gelato Bar - Gelato bar. - Gelato Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Omg!!! LOVE that there's a delicious gelato option in Tacoma again!!! I wish I could go everyday, but my work schedule sucks. Lol I've had the berry mix, hazelnut, pistachio, coconut so far and it's all on point. I went to this place when it was in Des Moines and glad that it's here in Tacoma. YUMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!! DOESN'T COVER IT. I like ice cream, but love gelato. read more

Medzo Gelato Bar - Large: berry mix, pineapple and hazelnut - Gelato Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Same great owners, same delicious gelato, new location. I'm a returning customer from when they were located in Burien. Still hands down the best gelato I've had! Salted caramel, pistachio, and rice are our household favorites! Ample street parking in the area! Definitely will be back soon. read more

Everything about this place is WONDERFUL!!! Fantastic couple putting out an incredible product in a sweet little space on Tacoma Avenue. If you have made it in, you NEED to get there!! The service is ALWAYS top notch! My daughter and i go way too much...although, is there REALLY a such thing as too much gelato??? NO!!! GET THERE! You won't be disappointed!! read more

Medzo Gelato Bar - Soooooo much DELICIOUSNESS! - Gelato Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Best Gelato in the game!!! their flavors never miss. Whenever I enter their establishment I feel like I'm at home and their service is like none other they educate you and provide you with nice portions at a great price. read more

I enjoyed stopping by here for some gelato. Definitely a good amount of flavors to choose from, but unfortunately there were signs stating no samples allowed. I really wish I would've been able to sample a few before committing to a flavor. I got a medium sized cup with peanut butter and salted caramel. It was pretty good. Street parking was available out front. There is seating inside and a little area out front to sit as well. Customer service: A+ read more

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Delicious homemade gelato in a pleasant, relaxing cafe environment. Lots of classic and a few unusual flavors. Service is very good-- the kind employees seem genuinely happy to be there. What's not to love? read more

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I find this gelato place overpriced and mediocre. The gelato is okay but so is the talenti from the grocery store. What really turned me off is they said no samples and were very firm about it, only to me. They gave the family in front of me lots of samples and bristled when I asked to try a flavor I was going to spend $10 for. Won't be back. read more

I love that they have small sizes AND allow you to order two flavors. I was setting next door and couldn't help but stop in for a tasty treat! Had hazelnut and pistachio. Yum! It was the right amount to satisfy my sweet tooth. Thanks! read more

Medzo Gelato Bar - Half pistachi, half hazelnut - Gelato Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Delicious! We love the classic and seasonal flavors. They usually have 1-2 sorbets for the Vegan and Dairy-free folks. There is indoor and outdoor seating, but we typically stroll home enjoying or gelato and sorbet. read more

We drove from Portland yesterday (September 27, 2025) and decided it was a perfect sunny day for gelato. We found that Medzo had great reviews, so we decided to try it. We got there at 1:50pm (they open at 2:00), and a small line was already beginning to form. We spoke to two women from Corvallis and three local people who raved about this place. Unfortunately we waited 20 minutes past opening and no one had shown up to open the shop. The business next door actually informed us (when we asked) that the opener for Medzo was stuck in traffic. We were disappointed that we never got to try this place. We ended up giving our business elsewhere. :( read more