Our Ice Cream vs. Gelato
Wondering what makes our ice cream different? Here's why we proudly serve rich, super-premium slow-churned ice cream instead of traditional gelato.
Our Philosophy
We respect gelato and the traditions behind it.
Our goal is different. We set out to create the richest, smoothest, most flavorful ice cream possible using premium ingredients and careful craftsmanship.
That's why we proudly serve super-premium slow-churned ice cream every day.
Here's why our super-premium ice cream is special
✔ 16% butterfat base
✔ Slow-churned texture
✔ Less sugar than typical gelato
✔ Premium ingredients
✔ Larger serving sizes
✔ Carefully tempered for exceptional smoothness
Butterfat Makes a Difference
One of the biggest differences between gelato and our ice cream is butterfat content.
Typical gelato contains around 3–8% butterfat.
Our ice cream contains approximately 16% butterfat.
That extra cream creates a naturally richer, smoother, and more satisfying experience.
The Science Behind Great Ice Cream
Great ice cream isn't just about ingredients—it's also about ice crystal size.
Smaller crystals = smoother texture
Larger crystals = icier texture
We rapidly freeze our ice cream to nearly -40°F and carefully temper it overnight to achieve the smooth consistency expected from super-premium ice cream.
Less Sugar, More Flavor
Gelato often relies on large amounts of sugar to maintain its smooth texture.
Because our ice cream starts with a rich super-premium cream base, we can use less sugar while still achieving a dense, creamy consistency.
What About Eggs?
Authentic gelato typically contains little or no egg.
We also avoid egg in nearly all of our flavors, with one exception: Lemon Crème, which contains lemon curd.
What Is Gelato?
"Gelato" simply means ice cream in Italian. In the United States, however, gelato is generally classified as a frozen dairy dessert because it contains significantly less milk fat than traditional ice cream.
Gelato has its place.
But if you're looking for rich flavor, smooth texture, premium ingredients, and generous portions, we think you'll love what we're serving.