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    Shock Gelato

    4.7 (26 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Michael T.

    Surprisingly good experience with respect to service and the dessert I was offered. Small gelato store placed in the heart of downtown Birmingham. They offer a wide variety of gelato and sorbet and a number of gluten-free and other dietary options. I was especially impressed by the selection and the quality of the selection. Notable flavors included: - kiwi - pistachio - chocolate - passion fruit, which was sour but tasty - Mango, orange - host of others. I think, due to popular demand and them wanting to streamline the process, you get a ticket for the size you want, then stand in line and can have as many samples as you like. It was pretty packed at 9:00 p.m. on a weekday with great weather outside. I would come back to try other flavors, as it was not too sweet yet captured the essence of the flavor itself with use of real ingredients.

    Alla M.

    First time trying this place. Didnt even know it existed my friend and a fellow yelper introduced me to this gem. Place is small m, very clean, staff is friendly, lots of gelato options for all sorts of taste buds. Latte was excellent as well. Price as expected for Birmingham $7.50 for a small cup. Definetly coming back to try more

    Jennifer R.

    A perfect post-workout treat. I added back all of the calories I burned at barre with a delicious Dubai chocolate gelato. It was so rich and creamy, with good crunch from the pistachios. The gentleman working was one of the friendliest people I have ever encountered. He took real pride in their product, and his good energy was contagious. In addition to gelato, they offer sorbets, coffee drinks, and a small selection of South American style dessert items. Street parking only. Pay those meters - they ticket in Birmingham.

    Chloe K.

    What a great new addition to Birmingham, we walked over after having dinner across the street and were pleasantly surprised with how busy they were. The staff was very helpful and nice! I got Dubai chocolate and white chocolate raspberry, they both tasted very good and had lots of toppings mixed in. The place is small but there were plenty of tables and room to sit.

    Roy P.

    We ate a late lunch today and weren't wanting dinner really. So we decided to go out for dessert instead. We tried Shock Gelato for the first time and it didn't disappoint. The atmosphere was very nice. I held the door for a group of lady customers as I was entering and they were exiting. I heard them say, "I love this place." A group of young people that came in behind me shortly after were speaking amongst themselves while we were waiting to be served. They were also taking about how much they love this place and how they were here at the Grand Opening or first day open. I knew I had made a good choice. Kenny and Olivia were the servers and they did an excellent job taking care of the guests. The place was busier than I imagined a frozen dessert style restaurant would be on a late Sunday evening. Regardless everyone was served swiftly but with attention to detail. We had a group of seven and at least three groups of 5 or more came in behind us. I didn't see one customer that was dissatisfied whatsoever. There are so many flavors in the showcase. I wanted to try them all!!! I understand that they rotate the flavors too so perhaps next time will be a totally different experience. I can't wait to come back and try some more. They do allow you to sample multiple flavors. I tried 3-4 before just placing my order. I don't think that it's possible to pick a bad flavor. I ordered the largest size so that I could get three flavors. All three were splendid. I'm already excited for my next visit.

    Yana G.

    Always amazing service and quality! The flavors are rich! The vibes are just relax and eat some delicious gelato!

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    Katerina L.

    So excited about this new gelato place!! I sampled a bunch and had the hardest time picking just one! The creamy texture, the flavor - two thumbs up! I loved kiwi flavor and white chocolate raspberry but pistachio flavor was the best I've ever had! I also loved the fact that they let you put two flavors in a small size cup. The space is nice and open, with the whole front wall opening up - perfect for the short warm season in Michigan. (Also, check out the bathroom:). It's all so orange you almost need sunglasses ). Finally, the girls at the counter are friendly and patiently let you keep trying different flavors with a smile.

    Lemon gelato
    Kendall B.

    This is such a neat little gelato place! There were so many options to choose from and I find this place very unique out of all of the dessert places in downtown Birmingham. The staff was very friendly and we were served very quickly. The bathroom was also very interesting and very orange so be sure to check it out if you get a chance! My only complaint was that the store itself was outside and there weren't enough tables for the influx of customers.

    Tiny portions of ice cream maybe half a bite
    TJ S.

    Ordered two petite cones (barely a bite each). Staff accidentally made a large cone, then shockingly tossed it in the trash instead of offering it to us. Watching perfectly good food wasted like that was upsetting and unethical. Won't be returning.

    raspberry chocolate mousse
    Saige B.

    Shock was amazing! There was not much raspberry flavor in my gelato but it was still delicious! The service was great and they welcomed us with a smile, The bathroom was so cool, very very orange!

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    Delicious and you must try. I also love that I can get an espresso there as well. Every flavor I've tried I've loved.

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    The flavor, consistency, creaminess, even their carryout ball was absolutely amazing!

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    2 months ago

    Excellent gelato with some very unique flavors. The staff is super friendly and happy to offer you samples to try.

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    This place was really good. We had the Snickers, banana split, sea salt, caramel ones and they were very, very good.

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    Delicious gelato! Had orange/ mango and pistachio, both very good. Nice ambiance, clean, and well maintained.

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    If you go get the peach crumble it is so delicious. Staff was also very friendly! Raspberry flavor is also very good

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    Really high quality Gelato is being made in house at this business. These Gelato's have a nice…read morecreamy texture with authentic flavor profiles and vibrant matching colors to the fruits which they are based upon. The flavor profiles burst on your palate where there is no mistaking which Gelato you are eating. The Creme Brule and Mango I had were absolutely delicious. The owner who was working behind the counter is sooo friendly and very gracious in letting you have multiple free tasting while trying to decide which Gelato to get. Very difficult decision as everything I tried was so good and quite delicious. The business itself has a modest footprint with limited seating for indoor dining, I can see as the summer months approach that this place will definately get busy as a quality treat like this is hard to pass up. This place was already fairly full on a cooler mid March nite. If you are in this area and are a fan of fine Gelato this is a business not to be missed.

    Cute gelato place just a few miles from home. I've thought about trying it for years but finally…read moredid tonight. The two people working were very sweet. They allowed me to taste flavors before buying and they were friendly. I got a large gelato in waffle bowl to share with my daughter. We got three flavors in it. A coffee one, a cookie butter one, and a banana flavor. It was enjoyable and flavorful. That said, it tasted far more like ice cream than gelato. It was pretty pricey as well. My best experience with gelato was in Rome. No surprise. But I've also had a close second in both Aventura Florida and Puerto Rico at a place called Anita's. This wasn't even close to that experience (which is probably a good thing for my wallet and waist). But I did like Frozone and would come back. Great service. I can tell they take pride in what they do.

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