Clean store, nice staff. Gelato tastes like a bland ice cream, and is missing flavor. Sampled a few different ones, and none were impressive. Pricy for the quality, ice cream tasted of freezer burn, did not taste freshly made. read more

Cute place. Quiet neighborhood and shopping center. Gelato tastes great. I like their unique and tastey flavors that change every weekend I go. I'm a fan. My recommendation to management, this place is the temperature inside the store as it is outside, almost. How can you open an ice cream shop in Houston and not go all out on a strong AC ??!! The minute I sit down to eat my ice cream it starts to melt because it's so warm inside. I have complained but nothing has been done. read more

My go-to ice cream shop in the area! I've been here a few times and they never disappoint. I love the rotating flavors. There have over 200 different unique flavors, and every time I come I get to try new options from the last time. Flavors range from the more classic chocolate to something as unique as goat cheese or fruity pebble gelato (which is one of my favorites!) The small size comes with three scoops of up to three different flavors plus a complimentary waffle chip. I prefer to share, but the small size is not so large that I wouldn't be able to finish it on my own. The prices are reasonable and the ice cream is always delicious! Can't go wrong here. They sell gelato, vegan options, and sorbets. Only downside is lack of seating. They have two tables inside and two outside. And for some reason, it's always hot inside. You would think they keep it cooler indoors for the ice cream. read more

Service was great gelato flavors were good.. lots of options to try. Would definitely go back.

Don't let the parking lot being vacant scare you from trying them! We were very hesitant but went on and tried it anyways. They have so many unique flavors. The people inside were very helpful and recommended flavors to try. We will definitely be back! read more

Came here after dinner tonight and enjoyed my food! First, this place is located in a small strip mall just off of Montrose. There wasn't a huge amount of parking, but since SweetCup and the other shops are all pretty small, there weren't too many people there so it was pretty easy to find a spot. The venue itself had a few tables and then the gelato and sorbet counter, pretty much. The staff at the counter were kind of friendly, I guess. They ignored us when we walked in (no greeting) but were pretty helpful once we asked a couple of questions. Maybe they get a lot of people who come in, look, and then leave, but I think greeting us would have been nice regardless :) Anyway, my gelato was pretty tasty! Nothing life-changing, but it definitely got the job done. My wife also liked hers, although the dark chocolate sorbet was maybe a little TOO high in cocoa! I'm sure that some people would be into it, though. Overall, there are a lot of highly rated dessert shops in the city, so I'm kind of inclined to go try other places instead of coming back here, but it was definitely a tasty experience! read more

Sweet Cup has everything! Amazing selections with really delicious flavors! We tried the small size which gives you 3 flavors. We chose 3 gelato flavors, Strawberry Tres Leches, Lavender and Toasted Black Sesame. All were very creamy unlike some watered down tastes out there.... Each flavor was absolutely delicious. We really enjoyed Lavender. The waffle biscuit with the cup is cinnamon flavored and it acted as a palate cleanser too! It's not just the dessert to rave about here, but the workers too. They are very nice and won't leave you alone to figure out how everything works. If you're in the area, you're missing out! Try them :) read more

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What a treat! Who knew one tinsy little cup could pack so much flavor! I ordered a small which includes up to 3 flavors. Brace yourself there are over 18 to chose from. After much deliberation, I decided on the tiramisu, blood orange sorbet and the goat cheese. I'm not sure I'm confident in choosing a favorite. They were all very yummy! But wait, since you're already indulging in a sweet treat, don't pass up the cobbler cookies! These soft and chewy brown butter cookies come with a pool of fresh fruit preserves in the center. I ordered one of the raspberry cobbler cookies, put a big smile on my face! Plan on picking up more for friends this weekend! Commendable service at this Montrose locations. I didn't catch her name but she was very friendly, knew her flavors well and seemed like she really enjoyed working here. :) read more

This was my first time here. The shop is kind of small so it's not the type of place you can really sit down an enjoy your treat but it's functional. Collin served me today and he was polite and asked if it was my first time in. He let me know that the treats were color coded by non dairy and dairy. He also was informative on the different flavors and when I picked a particular flavor he told me what was in it (Cardamom) to make sure I was okay with that. He provided great customer service! On to the flavors. The 3 that I selected were pistachio, Malai Kulfi, and I want to say Caramel butter cookie?! The flavors were delicious and sweet. If I had to choose 1 out of the 3 that caramel joint was bomb, you could really taste the buttery flavor. Really all 3 were great. They were pretty sweet so a tiny cup is all I would need. I am definitely interested to try other flavors like the goat cheese and the Stracciatella bc it sounds fancy lol. Try it out it's a go for me read more

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Amazingly good. Best gelato in Houston In my opinion. Within our group that went, butter pecan, vanilla, and some sort of chocolate gelato were all outstanding. read more

Another delicious find in Houston! If you're vegan or lactose intolerant like me, you can actually enjoy Sweet Cup! They have so many sorbet options and they change daily. It's worthwhile to follow them on Twitter and "like" them on Facebook. They update their flavors regularly! Today I opted for a small cup of lavender, rose, and orange prosecco sorbet. YUM! They all complimented each other nicely and I paired it with a cup of Moroccan mint tea. And, since I felt as if my palette needed carbs (it is Ramadan), I opted for a cookie. Oh, the yumminess. . . what a great kick off to Ramadan 2013! :) I'm pretty sure I'll be back. On a side note, it's a very pleasant place to sit and read (while waiting for the sun to set). read more

Did I just go cherry picking in an orchard? Oh wait, no, I was just eating the freshest cherry gelato ever! Perfectly tart, while still perfectly sweet. It was like eating cherries, but creamier, and without the trouble of spitting out the pits. read more

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Great selection of gelatos and non dairy dessert options! Pistachios was smooth and creamy!

Their gelato is the best!can't remember what I got last time but I think it was something fruity with lavender flavor in it and the other a little more milky. recommend one hundred percent. Also I don't remember the name of one of their employees but my mom accidentally left her purse there and when we got back to pick it up it was still there. Luckily one of the staff members saw it and placed it somewhere safe in the back kitchen. She also made sure it was ours before handing it to us. So thankful they're still exists awesome people like her. Will definetly be back with my family for dessert soon! read more

This place had such good gelato and the waffle cup that I got with mine was delicious and you can smell them being baked when you walk inside. The hardest part was choosing a flavor because there just so many and all taste so yummy! read more

I went to SweetCup last night for the first time and it was one of the most pleasant gelato experiences in Houston. They have a HUGE selection of flavors. One of the things that I liked the most was that they not only have gelato but also carry sorbets and two other things which I can't remember :( I tried a bit of their affogato that my friend had ordered. It was not my favorite but that was probably the way he ordered it. However, MY GELATO WAS NEARLY PERFECT. I got malai kulfi (cardamom and almonds) and bacai (sp?) which is the hazelnut mixed with some liqueur. This is very fairly priced compared to some of the other gelato places I have been in the US. The four star rating is based on the total experience while being there and therefore I think because of the service it got the extra bump. The lady at the counter, who claimed it was her second day at work, was super helpful and knew way too much about gelato and pairings. I only got two flavors when you are charged for three. She offered me another flavor but did not clarify that regardless of however many flavors we order we will be charged for three. This apparently seemed to upset my friend because she loves eating even if the flavors don't go well together. However, I was very content with the two flavors that I got in my cup. Next time, I will order three flavors and get it in a waffle cone. read more

decent gelato slightly pricey and their small is actually really small but their vanilla flavor is great :) read more

SweetCup - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been so disenchanted with ice cream places around Houston that I was kind of overwhelmed coming here. They have SO many good flavors!! I love that you can get up to 3 flavors in a small cup. It's perfect!! I went with the bizarre combo of toasted black sesame, pistachio, and grapefruit rosemary. Each flavor was delicious! The pistachio is really fantastic and probably the best version of pistachio ice cream I've had. I also thought several other flavors were really good, like vanilla bean tres leches, rose milk, and lemon. Nothing I tried was unpleasant. This place puts Salt and Straw in Portland Oregon to shame with superior flavors. I love that they offer gelato, fro yo, custard, and sorbet. Who could be disappointed with that? read more

Yummy gelato! The service was good too and its clean inside the gelato store. I would definitely come back!

Decided to try this place on a whim and it did not disappoint. There are a multitude of flavors but the one I chose today were cereal milk, caramel toffee crunch, and cheesecake yogurt. I got a size small and it was plenty to share for two in my opinion. I like the little cinnamon flavored waffle chip they add to the cup. Would definitely come back to this place. read more

SweetCup - Delicious - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

Gelato was delicious but service was bad. Came in 06/17/2024 in the evening and the girl giving us samples had a very negative attitude. It felt like a bother being here and asking for samples. Please do better and train this girl to at least be welcoming. read more

We came here after a sushi happy hour at Aka. This place is bomb for gelato. I purchased the medium cup 4 flavors : Whiskey Butter, Mocha, Caramelized Banana, and a Raspberry flavor, don't remember the name. Hands down favorites the Whiskey Butter and Caramelized Banana. Soooooo goood. The whiskey butter is sweet with a sexy whiskey hint at the end. The Caramalized Banana had a taste close to cookie dough the caramel and Banana swirled in. Nom-tastic. The Mocha was very good, nice sharp hit compared to the sweet. It also has beans mixed in. I'm a fan. The raspberry was very good too, but the first two stole my heart. The staff was very nice and patient with all of our requests to try different flavors. I'll be back. read more

SweetCup - Come here to get your sugar fix. Good stuff, classics and new ideas. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

I came to SweetCup on a Thursday night with my hoodrat friends. The worker behind the counter was super friendly and let us sample basically everything between the three of us. When we first arrived around 8pm on Thursday, not a single person was inside. After picking our flavors, we sat down and about 20 minutes into our dessert meal, the place was packed and remained packed until we left at 10pm! There are a plethora of flavors to choose from - they have coconut, dirty banana (banana and chocolate chip), whiskey butter (my friend loved this), sugar free cappuccino, cookies and cream, pineapple, vanilla bean tees leches (hello), and the list goes on and on. They even had a variety of treats with various flavors - gelato, sorbet for the lactose intolerant, and custard. I got the coconut and pineapple sorbet and it hit the sweet spot. It wasn't overly sweet but more than enough sugar to satisfy my fourth meal appetite. As a bonus, it came with a triangular piece of waffle. What more could a girl want? Not the best in town but pretty darn good! The gelato may have been better than the sorbet but this poor easily irritable stomach will never know. read more

SweetCup - Pineapple, coconut, whiskey butter, vanilla bean tres leches, sugar free cappuccino, cookies and cream! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Friends and I wanted to get some dessert after lunch. SweetCup was nearby and we were definitely in the mood for some gelato! I got two flavors in a small cup: cappuccino and caramel toffee crunch. The cappuccino was too sweet and heavy, which was disappointing because cappuccino is usually one of my favorite flavors. But I did enjoy the caramel toffee crunch. Something about it made it taste almost savory, but not in an unpleasant way. One of my friends got the mango-flavored push pop, which he felt positively about. Taste | 3 Atmosphere | 3 Presentation | 3 Service | 3 OVERALL | 3 read more

SweetCup - cappuccino + caramel toffee crunch - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Love this place! Cute inside and there is outdoor seating. We got the small waffle cups and tried the root beer float, milk chocolate, cookies and cream, and Nutella s'mores flavors. All were great and you can actually get up to three flavors in the small size which is plenty! You can also sample flavors. read more

SweetCup - Small waffle cups with the root beer float and milk chocolate in one and cookies and cream and Nutella s'mores flavors in the other. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is a sweet little gelato shop. I'm not usually a sweet person but I was waiting for my son to finish his dentist appointment and decided to try this place. The service was excellent, the treat was delicious, and the shop was inviting and fun. They have outside seating as well. They service cookies, brownies, and other treats too. This place is kinda expensive. For 2 eye small gelato cups I paid almost $20 bucks. read more

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This place is probably my favorite desert place in Houston right now. I could see myself coming here regularly during the summer. Their ice cream uses no artificial flavoring and only natural ingredients which is why it tastes SO GOOD and I don't feel too guilty eating it. The small size gives you 3 scoops so you can choose 3 different flavors. They're all SO good that I struggle narrowing it down every time. My all time favorite one is the grapefruit lavender. I also wanted to try the Earl Grey but the ran out so I'm sure that it's one of their popular flavors! This place is a must try! read more

Delicious, smooth, unique flavors, and the best part is that it's not too sweet. I personally do not like gelato or any desserts that taste like straight sugar but this shop's flavors were all very good and had just the perfect amount of sweetness/cream ratio. I got the blueberry cheesecake, and vanilla cream? read more

This is one of my favorite dessert spots in the area. One of my favorite parts about SweetCup are that they have a rotation of flavors, so whenever I go (I've been maybe 5 or 6 times at this point), there's always at least one new flavor to try! I generally get the creamier/dairy-based flavors, but the sorbet options are really good as well. My all-time favorite is the dirty coconut!! Another thing I love about this place is that the small cup allows you to get 3 scoops, which is perfect if you like to try multiple flavors in one trip!! (Most places usually only let you do 1-2 flavors for a small.) I feel like the fact that you can get 3 flavors justifies the price, which comes out to be a little over $5 at the register. Side note: For the longest time, there was this one cashier that literally moved as slow as that sloth in zootopia, like no hate he wasn't problematic but he just moved sooo slowly, like almost slow-motion lmfao. But the most recent time I went (during the pandemic), there was a different guy, who was really friendly and helped with choosing flavors (we weren't allowed to taste-test bc of COVID). read more

You can get chocolate and vanilla anywhere, but beet & honey? Only at SweetCup. Popped in here after dinner recently, not too busy, but not too many places to sit - and it was too hot to be outside. We grabbed seats at the bar...The staff was helpful, explaining all the different flavors and giving a bit of insight as to how they come up with new concoctions. I appreciated being encouraged to try flavors - and still narrowing my selection to three for my cup was a challenge. The beet and honey was amazing - and yet made no sense. Bright pink, nice and sweet, with an earthy finish. Definitely beet, in a good way. I also opted for the toasted sesame and the blue moon something or other which was berries, a little lemon, and something about a marshmallow base. The three small scoops were just the right enough to curb the craving for something cold and sweet. It was a feast for the eyes as well as the mouth - gorgeous and inviting colors became three distinct flavors - hopping between the flavors as I enjoyed my cup of gelato was the perfect end to the day. read more

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I really wished that the indoor sitting was available at this time, but I understand that the pandemic has changed normal business operations. I got a scoop of coconut rum and walked around midtown area as I ate my gelato. Service was stellar! I was debating two flavors and the attendant tried her best to describe the flavors to me since sampling has been suspended due to the pandemic. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience and I can't wait for them to re-open. In the meantime stop by to support this local business owned by women! Don't forget to bring your mask and be prepared to eat the ice cream elsewhere. I suggest you walk around the area, it will be a great exercise to justify your indulgence read more

SweetCup - Coconut rum gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

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They have some unique flavors! This is my favorite gelato spot in town. I had their goats cheese and caramel ice cream, cilantro lime sorbet, Cadbury gelato and Vietnamese coffee ice cream. Can't wait to try their other flavors! read more

SweetCup - Goats cheese and caramel - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

Even though this place is blocks from my place, I hadn't stumbled upon it until today. It is a small place in a shopping strip so easy to miss. First thing I liked, as soon as I walked in I was attended and asked if this was my first time there. Which I highly appreciate going somewhere new can be intimidating, not knowing how everything works. He explained how the different size cups work, the flavor options and the diary/nondairy labeling. Only hard things was deciding what flavors to try. I chose three flavors: Pomegranate, Tres Leches, and Raspberry-Rita. Highly recommend the Pomegranate. The Tres Leches was good, but very sweet. The Raspberry was okay but no where near as good as the other two. I got a small cup, which lets you have three options, and it was the right side to cure a sweet tooth. Only negative aspect would be the size of the place, if you go during busy time you may not have seating available. They have a couple tables outside to eat there. Transporting could be tricky, my pomegranate was melting pretty quick in my car, had to eat it quickly. read more

Stopped in today for a Sunday afternoon scoop and was very happy we did! This cute little shop had a friendly staff member explain the color coded flavors which indicated sorbets (dairy free) and gelato. They had a really great range of creative flavors. Unfortunately because of COVID no samples right now, but I was so happy with my scoop I will be coming back to try the other flavors! I got Pomegranate Rose, Blood Orange, and Texas Chocolate sheetcake sorbets. The chocolate was so rich you wouldn't even know it was dairy free. The 3 Amigos gelato tasted like a Reese's peanut butter cup and the Cookie Butter was a sweet, cinnamony flavor. They rotate their flavors through the seasons so you will never get tired of their new, delicious flavors! Definitely will be back :) read more

SweetCup - Left = pomegranate rose, blood orange, and Texas chocolate sheet cake sorbets. Right = 3 Amigos, Banana pudding, and Cookie butter gelatos - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been by before and thought this place was alright. Good location and seemingly many options. This time, they were out of quite a few flavors out, and I wasn't getting any warm fuzzies asking to try some of the ones they had. I guess I would have expected a bit more help or a bit more enthusiasm since it's ice cream! The cup I did get was tasty and had a really nice texture. I do believe they rotated a few flavors out, but I didn't recognize anything that stood out from my past trip. They could do with a bit more seating inside, but they do have a few tables outside. I think another visit is warranted to see if I can find some of their other more sought-after flavors. read more

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The gelato here is creamy, but I have a big sweet tooth and I felt like many of the flavors just weren't sweet/flavorful enough. I tried 5 and only really liked the 1st two. A little pricey. A small cup (up to 3 flavors) was $4.25. Credit card only. **Vanilla bean tres leches **Cookie butter crunch Banana pudding- I love banana pudding but it wasn't banana enough for me Pistachio- also love pistachio but wasn't flavorful enough Cookies & cream- didn't seem that sweet or creamy Oh they have plenty of dairy free options too (sorbets). My friend had mint coconut and chocolate, I think. They were pretty good for sorbets, I guess. I prefer ice cream. I suggest Creamistry or Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams (Jeni's for sure has dairy free options). read more

Nice gelato flavors! They also add a little piece of waffle cone to the ice cream which is nice. I got the rose flavor and pistachio flavor. The little spoon they give is also pretty cool, changes color according to the temperature! read more

SweetCup - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

I kept seeing pictures of this place on Instagram and decided it was finally time to give this place a go. This place is awesome! They have a TON of diverse flavor options. Where else can you go where sorbets are flavored "Pomegranate Ginger" or "Strawberry Balsamic"? My friends and I had the chance to sample a lot of the flavors, from "Key Lime Pie" to "Berry Compote." I think I sampled six flavors before I settled on a small cup of Orange, Strawberry Balsamic, and Berry Compote sorbet, topped with a waffle cone (pictured). Cousin Sarah's Dulce de Leche gelato is not for the faint of heart; my friend sampled it and said it was definitely an acquired taste! It had ricotta cheese, which definitely made it a unique flavor. Even the server asked her, "Are you sure you want to try it?" It tasted a little like medicine to her. Yet, she went ahead and got it in her affogato (pictured) and it tasted so much better. The service was awesome! The guy working at the time was super nice and patient when we were sampling all the different flavors. He also didn't hesitate to tell us about the flavors when we asked. My friend ordered a gelato float and he gave her the whole bottle of coke with her order. Recommendation: Go early! They ran out of some of the fun flavors my friends and I wanted to try when we popped in at 9pm! read more

SweetCup - Cousin Sarah's Dulce De Leche gelato affogafo topped with waffle cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This is a gelato and sorbet spot tucked away in Montrose. I liked the unique flavors here! Lots of floral flavors as well, grapefruit lavender, rosemary lemon, fig and honey, etc. Good texture and included a little cone piece. I got a small cup. You can get up to 3 flavors in the small. The small was around $4. read more

Didn't expect a line but they were pretty busy although they move quickly and the place is small. They have a great selection of off the beaten path flavors like watermelon basil sorbet, strawberry champagne sorbet, and regular things like cookies and cream gelato. Blue labels are sorbet, then they have gelato and yogurt also. You can buy a cup in 3 sizes (small cup can have 3 small scoops of whatever flavors you choose, medium you can choose 4...etc) or a waffle cone in 2 sizes (cinnamon or chocolate). They also have coffee if you're looking for a different pick me upper only a few small tables to sit at inside, there is seating outside as well. read more

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