Dojo Gelato

Really really good gelato. The salted caramel was incredible. They have some obscure/​interesting flavors too, that were cool to try (grapefruit, lemon Rosemary, etc). On the pricey side, but fantastic

OMFG THE AFFOGATO ahhhhhh
Please consider improving your life by getting an affogato with two scoops of gelato asap. We have tried it with pistacho, vanilla, chocolate, coffee, and eggnog. All were good matches for the intense espresso flavor, but I think getting coffee gelato with espresso on top felt a little redundant. The blend of hot espresso over cold gelato is my happy place.
Worth every penny if you’ve got pennies to spare, my friends.

Pretty pricey for ice cream, but the Vietnamese iced coffee flavor was a standout. Very strong and flavorful… worth trying once, but $ 6 for two scoops was way too high.

This is the best gelato in the city for sure. It’s not as good as Italy but it’ll do in a pinch. I had 4 flavors, Pineapple Express, Vietnamese Coffee, Cherry and another one in forgetting at the moment. Moral of the story is: I have had most of the flavors here and they are all above average. Even the sorbets hold up to the cream based gelato so if you are lactose intolerant like my wife there is still a great alternative that won’t twist your bowels in knots! I suggest going on a weekday when you can take your time and mosey around the market without having to gobble it down before it melts from the heat of so many bodies pressed upon each other or someone breathes, coughs, sneezes in your general direction ultimately ruining your dreamy-​creamy experience. They also sell gelato on fresh baked cookies as a sandwich to eliminate the waste but it was way too hot outside for it not to be a mess while wearing dress clothes!

The customer service here is fantastic! The staff is bubbly and helpful; which really upgrades the experience. The gelato is delicious, I personally had the Bourbon Vanilla and the Vietnamese Coffee. Both were memorable in the best way. I look forward to trying their other offerings.

This is another one of those treats that you’ll find in Cincinnati’s historic food and farm shopping area — Findlay Market. All the way at the end of the inside market walk, across the stall that Colonel De uses, is this little gelato place. If you are in the Findlay Market stop by here … lush gelato that you can walk the market with. Good stuff. Fresh made daily and they sell a great cup of coffee too. Not a lot to say other than Try It.

There is literally nothing more satisfying than a pretty, breezy day walking around Findlay with a cup of Dojo Gelato. There really isn’t much to say about this place other than you need to try it immediately, and then you need to come back 4+ times a week. My personal favorite is the espresso (made with their own espresso!) and sweet cream. I won’t bore you with a 5 page novel explaining my devotion to how perfect this place is, I will just go tell you to try it. And love it. Because it’s amazing.

Yum! The gelato here bursts with flavor, and they switch up the flavors all the time.
I want the coffee that makes the Vietnamese Coffee flavor.
Take home a pint ($ 8) and they’ll put 1 or 2 flavors in, one on top of the other. Combining the malted milk + coffee is amazing, and the employees have always been quick and friendly.
The pint price is not unreasonable to support a local business with high quality. However, it’s just high enough to give only 4 stars. It’d be better if I got some perk for how much money I spend there monthly, like a «buy two» special deal or a frequent customer card.

My favorite thing about Dojo Gelato at Findlay Market is the coffee. If you enjoy the luxury of sipping your coffee out of a real cup while watching the hustle and bustle of the market shoppers, Dojo should be your first choice for coffee. They offer to go cups & «for here» cups for all of their drinks. You can take your coffee outside to any of the red tables and simply return your glass when finished. My go to is the Cuban Cordato, my mom loves their lattes, and the regular coffee is great.
They are known for their gelato, which is also excellent. A little taste of Italy in OTR!

Every time I see the Dojo Gelato truck out and about (basically at every festival, concert, or craft fair in Cincy) I stop and get their gelato because it is the best in town! They always have very interesting flavors (I recently had Captain Crunch gelato, and it legit tasted like a bowl of cereal from my childhood!), and their ice cream is consistently smooth and creamy. Their prices are kind of high (almost $ 5 for a small bowl with two types of gelato), but it’s worth it for a special treat! Keep doing what you do, Dojo Gelato!

We had their truck at a work event, but the actual location in Findlay Market has more selection. Its at the end of the market, on the corner. If you’re a salted caramel fan, this gelato does not disappoint! Creamy rich flavor. Just wish the scoops were bigger!

I had a small cup of banana bourbon sorbet. It tasted like unripe bananas (felt like it in my mouth too, that weird stickiness) but was overly sweet. Didn’t taste the bourbon. At almost $ 5 a cup it was a disappointment.

Dojo gelato is quality stuff!
At about $ 5 a cup it had better be worth it! And it was.
A cozy little stand that greets you at the entrance of Findlay market, it easy to see why this stuff won best of Cincinnati.
I commented on how beautiful the espresso machine was and the manager told us it was custom made for dojo, with their custom color of «dojo blue» the side showed the inner workings with a display light. Like a steam punk espresso machine!
I tried the fig orange, which I loved, and I hate figs… but the description had «fat kid» and «cake» in it, so I was sold. The other half of my cups real estate went to fleur de latté, basically sweet cream. It was delicious. My friend had vanilla, which I tried and it was also great! The Flavors were fabulous, the texture was smooth with no crystallization, I just wish the temperature was a little lower. I like my gelato more on the frozen firm side rather than soft serve texture. Each cup, small or large, had the option of 2 flavors. Then you can get a super combo with four flavors for around $ 6.
With afagattos and gelato“wiches” made with 2 fresh baked cookies just around the corner, I’ll definitely be back.

This place is absolutely wonderful. I don’t think there has been a flavor that I have not liked. The consistencies of the gelato are always spot on and perfect. The flavors are never too much or too little. I do have some beef though, they brought a wonderful flavor called peanut butter jelly time and had it for just a little bit and I have not seen it since. This flavor is by far my favorite, so if somebody from this company reads this bring back the peanut butter jelly time!
They have a truck to shows up to different places and constantly active in the community and you can get them behind Eli’s barbecue which I’ve written a review on already and is also phenomenal these two in a combination can’t be beat.
Do yourself a favor and go to Findley Market this summer and enjoy a nice cold bowl of their gelato.

AFFOGATO. You must try it.
I had it with a couple scoops of the chocolate gelato.
Espresso + chocolate gelato = Heaven
Of course, you can combine any gelato with the amazing espresso.
A million thanks to the staff member who suggested this amazing concoction! She was very excited about my decision to try it.

Today I made my first visit to Dojo! I love the atmosphere of Findlay Market, so that gets them off to a good start. I have to say I went in with high expectations… and that might be why I ended up being disappointed. I was told by friends and saw on their Facebook page that they usually have very unique flavors, but I guess I went in the wrong day.
I sampled the Salted Caramel first — the flavor didn’t have quite enough depth to pull off the sweetness. I sample the pumpkin and it was pretty nice. I sampled the Dark Chocolate and it was very yummy, but I didn’t want to go with such an everyday flavor. When I asked what flavors were the most popular, I was the Salted Caramel, Dark Chocolate and Coffee. So, I gave the coffee a try and it was by far the best! I ended up taking home a pint of Pumpkin and Coffee.
Over all I was pretty pleased with the quality of the gelato, I just had different flavor expectations. Definitely worth a visit in case they switch up the flavors soon.

You don’t need me to tell you that they have gelato and the gelato is pretty frickin good.
What I will tell you is that in the colder months (yes, now), they make Italian-​style sipping chocolate. If you have been fortunate enough to try the real thing in Europe, you should be jumping in your seat right about now. Hold your horses, Dojo does a pretty good job, but it is not quite the same as what you get in Italy or Paris (chocolat a l’ancienne). It is just as thick, rich and creamy, but loaded with sugar. High standards aside, if you need a major chocolate fix and you love darker chocolate, this should take care of ya, and I’m not aware of any other place in Cincy that attempts to make sipping chocolate (kudos, Dojo). It comes in a 12 oz cup, which is generous for something this rich, especially compared to its teensy European counterpart. They can even add a shot of espresso if you like.
Warning: if you treasure your tongue, do not take that first eager sip. Do not. Wait a little while and then enjoy it slowly. If you are in public, don’t be alarmed if people give you weird stares. You’ll soon realize why when you give yourself a chocolate-​stained grin in the mirror.

I was in for a treat at Bunbury when I came across the Dojo truck! My decision was made for me once I spotted the «Freshman 15» flavor of peanut butter Oreo. I received my scoop at once and even ordered the vegan strawberry balsamic sorbetti for my girlfriend. I’m incredibly impressed they thought to add the vegan option to make ordering much easier for the lactose intolerant folk. My girlfriend enjoyed the sorbetti so much, she went in for seconds. Which usually never happens because stuff like that is usually too tart for her. So two thumbs WAY up!
The truck has a very welcoming carefree atmosphere about it in addition to its tasty treats. Even as I trudged past the Dojo truck around 11, they were still hopping! They had some suave music playing, changing colorful lights, and a bubble machine. Totally looking forward to another run in, hopefully soon!

This review is long overdue.
As one of the pioneers of gelato in Cincinnati Dojo is simply the best. Located in Findlay Market this is the perfect stop on a weekend afternoon with your family. My boyfriend and I purposely start at the other end of Findlay and when we get to Dojo we simply can’t resist. Pistachio is my all time favorite flavor. I love the saltiness and the sweet creamy balance. And they are always rotating seasonal flavors in and out and keeping it fresh!
The owner is a gem and really cares about his businesses. See them out and about at events and festivals around town and you can even order them for catering now! What a super fun thing to have at a wedding, or office party. Also love catching them at Eli’s after I kill a pork sammie. Because gelato and BBQ are pretty much the perfect summer pair.
Stop by and see them, you won’t regret it!

Dojo Gelato probably serves up the best gelato in the Cincinnati area. The texture is exceptionally smooth and creamy. There are an abundance of unique flavors that always make me go: «Wait, that can be made in to a dessert??»
Examples of the surprising flavors:
Coconut curry (Yum! to me)
Olive oil (eh…)
Chocolate wasabi (yay)
Fior de latte (simply cream!)
Vietnamese coffee (tastes like the real thing)
Banana and bourbon (didn’t like it)
I was very tempted to dock a star from this review because certain gelato flavor staples, such as pistachio, are not part of their permanent flavors. Flavors almost always change here. But despite that shortcoming, their unique flavors make visiting here almost always an adventure.