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Coffee in Berkeley

Gelato Boy

4.8
106 Google reviews

Rates above the average for coffee near Berkeley — one of 28 we've tracked here.

Things to Know

Gelato Boy is a creative gelato shop on Tennyson Street known for innovative rotating flavors like gooey butter cake and caramel, with exceptional dietary accommodations including dairy-free and gluten-free options.

Reviewers consistently praise the creative, well-balanced flavor combinations and the staff's genuine warmth, plus the rare availability of multiple dietary-inclusive choices across the entire menu.

  • Staff goes above and beyond with generosity, like offering complimentary samples of monthly specials and remembering customers' occasions
  • All dietary options (gluten-free, dairy-free, etc.) available in multiple flavors, clearly marked on the menu
  • Creative, rotating monthly special flavors that balance innovative without being gimmicky
  • Two flavor options available even on small scoops
  • Only two rotating flavors change monthly; some customers wish for more frequent rotation or variety
  • Smallest portion size is $6 with no tiny kid option available
  • AC issues reported as uncomfortable for staff during hot weather

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Closed now

People Order

  • gooey butter cake and caramel
  • hazelnut crunch
  • peanut butter brownie
  • pistachio and coffee

What Visitors Say

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Mark Filler

a year ago

I can try and find faults in this place, but they are not substantial enough to give it anything but a five for a rating. I keep finding myself coming here, so it seems to be some subconscious five regardless. The staff has always been incredibly energetic and welcoming whenever the wife and I go there. One time, I was mad at myself for not ordering the monthly special, and the staff person gave me a scoop on the house of it. I just had sensory overload when ordering. I had the cookie jar and their ridiculous flavor this last time. The ridiculous flavor is gooey butter cake and caramel, and that alone is a good reason to go. It is as good as it sounds. The flavors are creative, and there are two rotating flavors each month that are equally as creative. My two digs on the place are nit-picky. I wish they rotated in more flavors than two a month or more frequently, and I wish they had a really small portion, as their small is $6. I like getting tiny kid portions at other places. Another great thing they do, which I haven't seen anywhere else, is offer all of the dietary options with multiple flavor choices. Gluten free options, dairy free options, etc., all notated clearly on the menu. And you can't beat the neighborhood it is in, as Tennyson is a really awesome street to explore. Definitely recommend, and see you there...

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Rae Smith

a month ago

We stopped by this place on a whim and I didn’t expect to be able to have anything, but to my surprise and delight there were multiple (very tasty) dairy free flavors AND gluten free cones— I was in heaven!! 😭🩷🩷🩷 Also love that you can choose two flavors even on a small scoop!

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Roman

3 weeks ago

Love the ice cream but you need to fix the AC asap. I can't support a business that lets their employees work in this heat for this many days. Will gladly change the review when things are sorted out

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Matthew Harper

2 months ago

Extremely high quality, extremely delicious gelato. The flavors strike the perfect balance, not super traditional and not wacko crazy. I think I could have enjoyed any of them, but I was very happy with the hazelnut crunch and the peanut butter brownie. Looking forward to visiting again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gelato Boy worth it in Berkeley?

Reviewers consistently praise the creative, well-balanced flavor combinations and the staff's genuine warmth, plus the rare availability of multiple dietary-inclusive choices across the entire menu. Known for: creative gelato with thoughtful dietary options.

What should I order at Gelato Boy?

Popular choices at Gelato Boy include gooey butter cake and caramel, hazelnut crunch, peanut butter brownie, pistachio and coffee.

What do visitors love about Gelato Boy?

Staff goes above and beyond with generosity, like offering complimentary samples of monthly specials and remembering customers' occasions All dietary options (gluten-free, dairy-free, etc.) available in multiple flavors, clearly marked on the menu Creative, rotating monthly special flavors that balance innovative without being gimmicky Two flavor options available even on small scoops

Is there anything to know before visiting Gelato Boy?

Only two rotating flavors change monthly; some customers wish for more frequent rotation or variety Smallest portion size is $6 with no tiny kid option available AC issues reported as uncomfortable for staff during hot weather

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