Want a free scoop of gelato and a free small coffee? Well, Gourmet Gelato & Coffee wants to start the New Year off right by hosting a Grand Opening celebration on Monday, Jan. 2, and Tuesday, Jan. 3, offering these free treats.
Although they have been open since last August, owner Brian wanted to thank current gelato and coffee lovers and encourage those in the area who haven’t tried them out to a free introduction. Brian suggests coming in early Monday to get your favorite flavor of gelato while supplies last.
Free small coffees will be served all day Tuesday. Choose House Blend, American style as well as favorites such as lattes, cappuccinos, and mochas with a variety of syrup flavors. Almond and oat milk mixtures are also offered.
In the meantime, if you just need a break during the holidays, relax with a coffee or gelato on their outdoor patio or comfy couches. There’s also free Wi-Fi.
And if you’re looking for something special for those holiday parties, Brian suggests gelato pies for dinner desserts, and parties. He has created at least a half dozen special flavors that include the pie crust mixed right into the gelato flavor, similar to a Cookies & Cream style ice cream. He has created Pumpkin Spice, Caramel Green Apple, Key Lime, Banana Cream, Passion Fruit Cheesecake, and Peach Cobbler, with perhaps more to come.
“Party holders can special order any size cup or waffle cone cup packed with one or two flavors and have them delivered or picked up frozen. We are one of the few gelato shops that offer two of our 24 flavors in our smallest size cup.”
Brian also suggests ordering gelato cups and waffle cones or cups for that birthday party or shower to make it a more special event.
“We successfully did a dinner party of 40 which was served in medium cups, and are currently working on a bridal shower. I would like people to know this can be made fresh, custom-ordered frozen, and it won’t melt on the drive home,” he said.
“For the lactose intolerant, we have several flavors of sorbet without dairy, such as Dark Chocolate and all our berry flavors such as Triple Berry. And diet-conscious gelato lovers will be happy to learn that gelato has about half the calories per serving of ice cream. It has less fat and more taste.
Party makers are welcome to come in and taste the flavors or give Brian a call to get more information. Brian is proud to say that all his gelato is house-made and fresh. “I always loved gelato, and one day I decided that’s what I wanted to do.” Brian attended classes at Carpigiani Frozen Dessert University, an international school training in the art of artisan gelato-making. He then studied for two years under a mentor.
Gourmet Gelato & Coffee is located in the shopping center on the southwest corner of Power and McDowell roads. For more information, call (480) 415-8429. You can also follow them on Instagram at @gourmetgelato&coffee.