I had high hopes for Geneva Gelato, but I was disappointed.
I ordered the Peanut Butter Cookie and Chocolate flavors (both vegan). Both of these flavors were the final bits that were left in the tray/bucket. The Chocolate had a lot of ice crystals/freezer burn. The Peanut Butter Cookie had good flavor, but had that sticky, syrupy texture that can happen when ice creams have been sitting a bit or when they are down to the last bit in the bucket.
They upcharge for vegan flavors (and their prices are already expensive). I paid close to $9.00 for the cup that is pictured. I could have gone to Wegmans to get two pints of vegan Ben & Jerry's for that price, and I would have been happier with the quality.
They have a $5.00 minimum for credit cards, which I feel is reasonable. In addition to that, they add a $0.59 surcharge to your already expensive bill if you use a credit card. I do not feel that this is reasonable. They do have a sign up in the business saying that they charge this fee because they don't want to raise their prices and they don't want to punish cash customers, but given the fact that they are already an expensive establishment, I do think that they should factor credit card fees into their business expenses. I am a small business owner myself and understand that credit card fees are more expensive than we (merchants) would like them to be, but in 2021, they are a cost of operating a business.
I wouldn't recommend Geneva Gelato, and I will not be coming back.
When we visited, there were several choices of sorbet and a vegan peanut butter gelato. All homemade. We had Limoncello sorbet and the peanut butter gelato. Both are phenomenal! Great value also considering the quality. Highly recommend!
4 Reviews
First Review by jlrhodes24
PDXFox
Points +175
Oooo, the chocolate is to die for - Edit
The dark chocolate and limoncello were excellent. And try them together. What a wonderful taste treat.
Read morePros: Fair number of vegan flavors, Tastes, Reasonable price
Cons: Won’t do half and half for the small size
Guest
nyyanks224
Points +628
Expensive Freezer Burn - Edit
I had high hopes for Geneva Gelato, but I was disappointed.
Read moreI ordered the Peanut Butter Cookie and Chocolate flavors (both vegan). Both of these flavors were the final bits that were left in the tray/bucket. The Chocolate had a lot of ice crystals/freezer burn. The Peanut Butter Cookie had good flavor, but had that sticky, syrupy texture that can happen when ice creams have been sitting a bit or when they are down to the last bit in the bucket.
They upcharge for vegan flavors (and their prices are already expensive). I paid close to $9.00 for the cup that is pictured. I could have gone to Wegmans to get two pints of vegan Ben & Jerry's for that price, and I would have been happier with the quality.
They have a $5.00 minimum for credit cards, which I feel is reasonable. In addition to that, they add a $0.59 surcharge to your already expensive bill if you use a credit card. I do not feel that this is reasonable. They do have a sign up in the business saying that they charge this fee because they don't want to raise their prices and they don't want to punish cash customers, but given the fact that they are already an expensive establishment, I do think that they should factor credit card fees into their business expenses. I am a small business owner myself and understand that credit card fees are more expensive than we (merchants) would like them to be, but in 2021, they are a cost of operating a business.
I wouldn't recommend Geneva Gelato, and I will not be coming back.
Cons: Very Expensive plus an upcharge for vegan flavors, Not great quality, Very high barriers for using electronic payments
Guest
SiljeKristiansen
Points +148
Vegan ice cream - Edit
Very nice vegan ice cream. Types varies. We had a coconut ice cream that was perfect - creamy and not too sweet.
Read morePros: Home made, Friendly staff
Guest
jlrhodes24
Points +21
Outstanding sorbet and vegan gelato - Edit
When we visited, there were several choices of sorbet and a vegan peanut butter gelato. All homemade. We had Limoncello sorbet and the peanut butter gelato. Both are phenomenal! Great value also considering the quality. Highly recommend!
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