Art of Flavors

Best gelato I have ever eaten. The owner was super nice and let us sample everything we wanted without complaining. He makes everything from scratched daily which is very impressive. Everything we tried was excellent and it wasn’t too sweet or heavy. Definitely recommend this place!

This place is money! Best Gelato in Las Vegas. Doug is the man. Only place in town that fries churros to order. Best churro I’ve ever had!

Walked in on a very hot Sunday was greeted by a friendly smile. The guy behind the counter told me taste as many flavors you want. I picked banana and chocolate peanut butter. Those are my favorite flavors mixed in one. It’s was a little pricey but it’s all hand made there in store and tasted very good

This place completely changed my opinion of gelato. I used to find it pretty boring, but this place has some really creative flavors (I sampled nearly all of them lol). The shop is super cute and had an eclectic selection of food-​related books on the shelves for your perusal. I’d love to try their cold brew coffee, but I’m so full from the epic gelato!

Walked in here yesterday With my niece, the employees were super friendly and nice. They let you try any flavor you want! Ended up getting a cup of green tea gelato and my niece got a red velvet cone with mango and strawberry, total was $ 16 but was well worth it :)

Items Selected:
Samples — Sassafras Root Bark, 70% Chocolate, Cookie Milk, Toasted Peanut Coconut Brittle, Juliette the Goose Egg and Sage Flowers, Ripe Banana Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookie Dough, Jalapeño Chili Cocoa Sorbet
Caramel and Roasted Honey Carrots, Cornbread Irish Whiskey Milk Jam on a Vanilla Waffle Cone
Caramel Filled Churro
Chocolate Brownie Cookie
Oatmeal Cranberry Cookie
Quite literally made famous by Desyree Alberganti, one of the most beloved faces in Las Vegas’ culinary community later taking her talents south to Gelatology for reasons that remain unconfirmed rumors to this day, it took some time to consider a return visit to Art of Flavors on South Las Vegas Boulevard, mixed opinions from trusted sources paired with dinner at SLO-​Boy finally providing impetus to stop in for a taste.
Now owned and operated by Douglas Taylor, himself a veteran of the local frozen treats scene after stints with Mario Batali at the Venetian and Palazzo, Art of Flavors opted to keep its name while significantly changing up the décor as well as the offerings and although the gelato case remains front and center the in-​house baking program features everything from cookies and cones to biscotti and churros, the prices actually a bargain when considering the nearby competition, especially those casino-​based.
Visiting around seven o’clock, Taylor only briefly passing through as bites were being enjoyed at stylish wood tables located next to the freezer case and a collection of cookbooks on shelves, it was with several samples offered on long metal spoons that initial opinions were formed of a product compromised by a freezer not performing adequately, many of the flavors downright brilliant though several contained ice crystals created through cycles of thawing and refreezing while others were slightly firmer than cold soup.
Eventually settling on a $ 4.99 two-​flavored «small» atop a $ 1 Vanilla Waffle Cone, the gelato dripping through the bottom before the bill was paid, suffice it to say that Chef Taylor’s cones set a new local standard as the texture is crisp yet slightly flexible and although a few licks were no doubt lost on the floor, shirt and napkin the flavor of both Caramel and Roasted Honey Carrots as well as Cornbread Irish Whiskey Milk Jam were as rich and complex as the names are cumbersome, the former particularly special by way of the vegetal sweetness while the samples such as «Juliette the Goose Egg and Sage Flowers» and «Ripe Banana Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookie Dough» were simply too clever for their own good, the latter gritty and the former just short of «bathroom floral.»
Turning attention to the bakery stock, cookies and biscotti stacked behind glass while hot oil awaits churro dough, both the $ 1.50 Chocolate Brownie Cookie and its Oatmeal Cranberry counterpart were of the thin variety with crisp rims and soft centers, the same actually applicable to the $ 2 yardstick of a doughnut piped full of salty caramel, most certainly not your run-​of-​the-​mill Churro but instead something best sat down with to enjoy slowly with a knife and a fork.
Massively affected by storage temperatures far warmer than would seem logical, the result a product that fails texturally no matter how good the flavor or intent, one wonders if this is a choice or an effect of machinery, because taking into account the rest of the offerings and prices it seems a few simple tweaks could see a former favorite shine again.

We gave this a try because of the generally high ratings on Unilocal,which for the most part tend to be dependable. But sometimes, everybody hops on the bandwagon for no apparent reason except to be one of the cool kids. This would appear to be an example of the latter. But, someone has to say it, so I guess it has to be me:
The emperor has no clothes.
For $ 5 a scoop, you would expect a high quality product. By that, I mean smooth, rich, creamy and delicious. This gelato was none of those. It was cold and it was sweet, but its resemblance to ice cream ended there. It was icy and gritty, and the flavors ranged from bland to weird to just plain awful.
Ice cream can often benefit from the addition of enhancements like chocolate chips, fruit, nuts, coffee, etc. Peppercorns, jalapenos, and caraway seeds? Not so much. Did purchase a cup of plain chocolate for little Chicklette, who took two bites and tried to hide it under the seat.
They are getting two stars instead of one because the service was so friendly and Babygirl said the fresh waffle cones were pretty good. Buy an empty one and take it across the street to Luv It for a fill up. Might be another somewhat overrated place, but at least their idea of specialty flavors are rocky road and maple nut.

Customer service is great. Sample as many as you like. Whether or not you actually like all of the flavor combinations, there’s no debating that they use fresh ingredients in intriguing combinations. Just for kicks, try the cocoa jalapeño!

Amazing flavors all made from scratch and fresh. Definitely a place to try and explore your palate.

Came here to give the new owner a try. Left disappointed.
We sampled 4 flavors and they all tasted the same, and milky. It was weird. Not one flavor inspired me or tasted great at all. We left without even ordering because we didn’t enjoy any flavors. Went to Luv It instead.

I can’t add much to the other reviews, but I will say:
The owner is super-​friendly
The shop is welcoming, to both adults and kids
The gelato is delicious
The flavors are adventurous (chocolate jalapeño, strawberry toasted fennel, irish whiskey cornbread milk, and apple ginger were just a couple we tried when we visited)
Wish it was closer to my house!

«Aren’t you missing the point?» you might ask, as I order a scoop of 70% malt chocolate gelato from Art of Flavors, the artisan small-​batch gelato shop just north of the Stratosphere. «Why not get lemon curd? Why not get espresso? Why not get balsamic and gorgonzola? Why not get corn bread and Irish whiskey butter? Why? Why? Why?»
I’ll tell you why. Because when it comes to dark chocolate, this is the perfect delivery system. You couldn’t get higher off of a chocolate rush if you injected it.*
*Do not inject gelato. Even when it’s this good.

Before going to a play in the Arts District, I came here to see what AOF was like since it reopened with the new owners.
I like what they did with the interior. It gives it a bit of a homey nature to have the bookcase and small round, wood tabletops.
What I didn’t like was the gelato. I tasted a green tea gelato that had very little taste. I opted for the cheesecake flavor with something else. It was so underwhelming, I forgot what it was. Major fail – icy gelato. Part way into the gelato I hit a large amount of icy gelato that had been somewhat frozen and thawed a number of times and that’s not what gelato is supposed to be. There wasn’t a whole lot of taste to it either, but I especially missed the creamy texture of gelato as it should be.
It was worth stopping once. I’ve tasted it and I won’t be back.

This place is outstanding! My husband and I went in after Viva Las Arepas (also great),
and were greeted by amazing owner, Doug. He first asked if we have ever been here before, and immediately encouraged us to try every flavor. Every flavor was intriguing and invigorating without «reaching». The varieties were plentiful without leaving out classic flavors such as vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, coconut, etc. etc. Doug educated us on the process of making the Gelatos, and he revealed that he always experiments with fresh, new flavors all of the time. My husband had the Guinness gelato, and OMG, tasted just like beer! Also honorable mentions were Lemon Curd, and Goat Cheese Waffle Chip.
Every flavor had it’s own flare, and on top of that, the espresso was fantastic! I am a huge
coffee lover, and Doug even let me try his new chicory house blend which was also great – herbal, smooth, and tasty. We felt immediately like friends in this place, and everything down
to the atmosphere was purposeful and professional. (Love the stuffed Octopus hanging out)
It is very fitting that this place is Downtown, as most of the real art in Vegas is located here.
It lives up to the name, «Art» of Flavors!
(Also, homemade waffle cones!)

Nothing to see here folks, keep moving along. For one the parking is a nightmare. I had to circle around a few times before a spot became available. The place was empty when I arrived. I was greeted by a nice cashier who immediately started offering me samples. I tried a few and nothing really stood out to me. I ended up with a medium cup with Nutella cheesecake and chocolate. Then the lady asked if I wanted a churro and I saw they were only $ 1 so I said sure why not. That churro was the worst churro I’ve ever eaten in my life. Although I watched them make it fresh, it tasted like dough. I spit it out right away. The Nutella cheesecake ended up being wayyyy too sweet for me. It had gobs of Nutella in it and while I like Nutella, it was too much. The tables and chairs are tree stumps. The seats looked awfully small so I decided to eat in the car. Don’t see myself coming back.

What a find! After searching for a spot downtown where I heard AREPAS were off the hook. Right next door was this place. It was so cutely decorated that as I walked by the window I found myself inside in no time at all. Art of Flavor is a gelato dessert spot located in downtown Vegas. They offer some amazing unique flavors (sangria basil) and things that you’d expect (Cocoa). Really really good! I met the owner while I was there and he was so nice. He walked us through a ton of samples and explained how he makes his gelato. We ended up going back twice! Worth a drive by if your in the area.

As the temps begin to rise in Vegas it’s important to have an action plan to cool down. I just found my «plan A» place to be for quick relief. Art of Flavors located next door to Viva Las Arepas takes a unique approach in execution of refreshing culinary masterpieces. From the Apple cucumber ginger, to traditional flavors like mango and raspberry. The recipes are created in small batches and the Chef is not afraid to experiment.

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!
My bestfriend and I graciously stumbled upon this amazing gelato shop some time last week. The owner, Doug, was there and gave us the best ice cream tasting ever!!!
He let us sample each of his 24, super unique flavors, while explaining the process of how he makes each one.
His gelato is almost ¹⁄₃ less fat than most ice creams. The sorbets were delish and he also had yummy looking treats that I look forward to trying next time I go!

Person working was so nice, she let us try about half of the flavors. She told us that the 24 flavors change every month. Waffles cones are freshly made every day (I think), we came while she was making some and the smell filled the shop.
I love the décor, there are bunch of cute small tables and stools for you to enjoy your ice cream in the shop. They offer cookies, coffee, tea, biscotti as well as other treats.
Kid size $ 3.49 (very small, would not recommend), small $ 4.99 (good enough for 1, maybe 2), medium $ 7.85 (definitely good enough for 2). You can put 2 – 3 different flavors in your cup (excludes kid size).
Gelato
⁴⁄₅ Toasted honey: subtle honey flavor
²⁄₅ Nutella Cheesecake: subtle cheesecake taste with bits of nutella shavings.
⁵⁄₅ Espresso: bits of espresso beans
⁵⁄₅ Irish Whiskey Jam Corn Bread Cake: chunks of corn bread (SOO good! But be warned, its kind of like mashed up cake).
¹⁄₅ Ripe banana: Definitely for banana lovers, I’m not a huge fan of bananas thus the low rating.
⁵⁄₅ 70% Malt chocolate: tasted just like regular chocolate gelato to me but I LOVE chocolate.
¹⁄₅ Salted Sweet potato caramel swirl: Out of all the flavors I tried this one stood out the least. I remember it being very salty and didn’t really taste the sweet potato.
Sorbettos
⁵⁄₅ Raspberry: Refreshing, tart, amazing.
⁵⁄₅ Passion fruit: One of my favorites that I tried.
¹⁄₅ Strawberry: kind of watered down to me. Weird sugar taste… that seemed like artificial sweetener to me.
Interesting flavors that stood out to but I was too scared to try were
— Brown Sugar Marshmallow Kabocha squash
— Balsamic gorganzola D.O.P
— Tapioca coconut strawberry vanilla bubble
— Red Wine hibiscus
— Cucumber Apple Ginger

Let’s face it, things went downhill faster than Eddie the Eagle when Desyree left; I think there is no disputing that. Two visits here while under new owner/manager-ship…the quality is off; nearly every item I tasted was chalky, gritty or crystalized. I stick with other options in the area or, nothing at all… gotta keep that beach bod in shape!

The new owners just took over this month and started offering their own gelato concoctions. I and three of my friends tasted every one of the 24 flavors. We loved each one, it was hard to choose a favorite. Mine happened to be two flavors that I usually don’t care for, Young Coconut, and Toasted Banana. Doug explained to us how he made each gelato. A couple that was with us had recently toured Italy eating gelato three times a day. They were smitten with Doug’s gelato that they described as «artisanal» but I just knew was delicious.

Cool flavors a you haven’t seen before. Good operation. Very vegas. If you want real stuff this is it. If you are looking for a fake corporation there’s always the strip or summerlin strip malls. Old school food done by a chef. Downtown city style. My kind of place.

Finally got to try this place! Went on a Tuesday night around 7 pm so it was pretty slow. Apparently this place has just been taken over by new ownership 10 days ago! He was super friendly, and offered us samples of all the different flavors! I went with good ol’ cookies & cream in a waffle cone! The gelato was great, and the waffle cone delicious! Definitely have to come back! The owner told us a churro machine was coming in a few weeks — uhh… sign me up!

This place is amazing, the gelato has a smooth creamy consistency and the flavors were spot on delicious, the décor is very unique and the staff is as sweet as their gelato. I would come here everyday if I lived in town. This place is a must try, don’t let all the bad reviews fool you, this place is hands down the best gelato I’ve had in a long time

The spicy chocolate has set my standard for chocolate ice-​cream. Rich spackle defies physics. Sadly, there are no longer zany flavors, but the flavors they do have are well made. The Spicy chocolate is worth a trip.

This is my 2^nd time back here within a month. The Spanish girl that works there is so very nice. It is really nice when you feel someone is being genuine & happy to be at their job. They give out samples in abundance& they’re glad to do it. My fav fav Is their Coconut… soo yum. All of their flavors ate natural & made on the premises. Some people are saying it’s more of an ice cream than a gelato. I tend to agree. its still really tasty, a step above ice cream due to its super creamy texture. The only thing I wish is for them to have a few lofat/​ff choices… I have no idea how much calories & fat Im consuming .they have several flavors to satiate different tastes. It’s a very good quality treat, hopefully that stands the test of time in this economy &.neighborhood.
Plenty of space to sit inside & enjoy icecream. There is no outside seating. They also have all kinds of tea &.special coffees as well

Yummy variety of flavors and a nice environment. The owner was super friendly and generous with the tasting spoons. :)

Came here after having lunch next door. Workers were very polite and sweet, giving us samples of ever flavor. I have to say that all were delicious and true to their flavor. Good job!!!

It never disappoints. The flavors are excellent and the staff is so friendly. Worth the drive to come here. Blows casino ice cream and gelato out of the water.

I like this place. I think that a lot of people jumped on a bandwagon and decided to slam the new owners and I wholeheartedly disagree with most of what people are saying. Granted, it’s not really a gelato… so fine, change the name, but to say that it’s overpriced, chemically tasting or too sweet is absurd. The product is good and they’re teamed up with other local confectioner’s like Popped and Jean-​Marie Auboune. Give it a try, decide for yourself. Haters gonna hate.

Follow the original owner to Gelatology on South Rainbow… This «Art Of Flavors» is a cheap imposter!

I’m not sure what exactly they serve here, but it’s not gelato. It’s kinda sorta looks like gelato in the case, but the consistency is all wrong. Whereas authentic gelato has very little air whipped into it, which creates the smooth creamy texture (because there isn’t that much butterfat either), Art of Flavors gelato must have been hooked up to a bicycle pump sometime during the cooking process. The texture is bad enough, but the flavors are far far worse. I tried a 12 oz. cup with 3 scoops: pistachio, bacio (chocolate hazelnut), and white chocolate macadamia. All three flavors had that weird chemical-​ly taste of artificial flavorings, and all three were much too sweet (and I have a wicked sweet tooth, mind you). If you have a nut allergy, you could probably eat all three flavors I had without medical incident because I’m pretty sure there were no actual pistachios, hazelnuts, or macadamias involved at any stage in the gelato-​making process.
What really took the cake was that for this cheap, faux gelato, Art of Flavors is charging premium prices! $ 5.99 for 12 ounces of DQ soft serve chock-​full of artificial flavors?! Wait, that’s not fair … DQ soft serve actually isn’t as bad as this stuff, and it’s certainly not as expensive. Art of Flavors «gelato,» on the other hand, is truly awful. And to add insult to injury, it’s absurdly overpriced. STAY AWAY!

Literally the best ice cream I’ve had in the USA, and it’s managed to actually get better since my last visit.
The first time we went here, was January, and I found the (fairly odd) flavor selection like hummus, cheese puff, and beyond interesting, and the ice cream was really good.
Since my recent visit in late June, Art of Flavors (apparently under new management) has scrapped the bizarre flavors and gone more traditional, with a few interesting but delightful combinations like pear & blue cheese.
I ordered the coconut ice cream, and it was absolutely the best ice cream I’ve had in the USA (I’ll admit I’ve had better in Spain and in Italy… but. c’mon!). Authentic, creamy, not too sweet, loads of coconut without being too chunky.
This place is small, independent, and in a funky small strip mall you’d expect to find in a «rough» part of the Vegas strip. The gelato is far better than anything you’ll get at Belagio or anywhere else, but if you’re going for glamour or atmosphere, look else where.

I was told that new management took over a few months ago. I’m just wondering what happened, and why?!
This place was kind of hard to find. It’s on the southwest corner of Las Vegas Blvd and Wyoming. The sign is small. It’s between the Arepa restaurant and a boutique.
The photos of specialty flavors from Unilocal were definitely not on display today. Where’s the crème brûlée gelato, birthday cake, lucky charms, almond-​pecan baklava, sticky toffee, and all these exquisite flavors that were once here? I guess I missed the boat.
The display was just of your average flavors: espresso, pistachio, cookies and crème, hazelnut. Just plain and nothing fancy. I sampled most of the display, but nothing really appeased me. The girl behind the counter was trying to have me sample the whole display, which I wasn’t a fan of. I wanted to try what I want, and nothing more.
I decided to settle for the butter pecan. It lacked flavor, but at least it had small pecan chunks. It was not soft or creamy, nor was it set at the right temperature. It was colder than most gelatos. Very mediocre at best.
Guess the original Art of Flavors is gone. :c

ATTENTION! UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP! Original owner, Desyree is no longer there! I guess I should have known when the place was a complete ghost town. Walked in, gelato flavors didn’t look the same and no one was in sight, not even at the counter. A man finally walked out, took our order and that was that. Never offered us a sample or anything… something Desyree would do when anyone walked in.
My son got the chocolate which was bitter in taste. I had to mix some of my gelato (chocolate chip) with it so he could eat it. How do you get chocolate wrong? There were no interesting flavors and the gelato was nothing special.
Sad the place still looks the same and has the same name but it’s NOT. This place received amazing reviews because of Desyree.
Our family won’t be going there anymore.

This place reopened and is now under new ownership and not at all affiliated with the original head chef, though it uses the same store name. The original chef, Desyree, is opening another store, Gelatology, this fall in a completely different location.
I used to be a huge fan of Art of Flavors, so hearing that this place reopened caused me to see if it was as good as before.
It was not.
To keep things short and sweet, this is a completely different establishment than what it was before. The gelato was mediocre at best, and the the quirky flavors were nowhere close to what they were supposed to taste (pistachio didn’t even taste like pistachio. What a disappointment!). The friendly vibe Desyree brought to the shop was completely gone, and I honestly left feeling cheated with my experience.
I cannot wait until Desyree opens up her shop so we could finally have some outstanding gelato back in Vegas. This place is now a joke. It should have opened up as a completely new establishment, one that did not bring the reputation and ratings along with it, despite the same name.

Not cool. It’s not the same product! But with the same name! They should start this Unilocal from scratch. Very misleading.

This place is definitely not what I was expecting. From the pictures and the rave reviews, this place was disappointing. Another review said this place is now under new ownership but kept the same name, which I believe is completely accurate.
When looking into the display case, the gelato looks nothing like the pictures, it’s just regular gelato plopped in it’s container — no extra sprinkles, nuts, or garnishes to let you know the flavor.
I tried a few of the favors:
Pistachio (a go-​to all the time!!) — didn’t even taste like pistachio at all
Sweet Corn: no flavor of corn, or any real flavor of anything
Cookies and crean: icy with black cookie specks but no cookies and cream flavor
Cappuccino: only decent flavor that actually tasted like coffee
I ended up getting a scoop of the cappuccino and the bf went for the cookies and cream. After paying, the man behind the register said, «Ciao!». Nothing against the new owners trying to create an Italian vibe for a gelato store, but he was clearly Hispanic (he was speaking Spanish to his coworker when we first came in) and it all just felt like an imitation of what this place used to be.

So disappointed. I had bookmarked this place awhile ago, but only got to Vegas this past weekend. When I went in, I was struck by how barebones everything was and how unimpressive the gelato selections were. I thought to myself, «Huh? Why on earth did I ever bookmark this place?» But since I was there, I bought some gelato, which was ok, not great, and left thinking I must have bookmarked the wrong place.
Upon returning to Unilocal to write some reviews today, though, I note that I DID bookmark the right place — just the one from a few months ago. I wish I had seen the reviews that this place had shut down in February and reopened just this past month and was now completely different. All of the pictures of delectable gelato are out of date. The array of flavors are all gone. This is a completely different place, just simply with the same name and location. It really should have its own new, separate Unilocal page so as not to trade off of the goodwill and reputation of the previous store.

GELATO!!!
So sad when Unilocal said they closed before I got to try it. Happy to see it was open when I came to get arepas to go next door.
The owner said they are slowly reopening and do not have everything on the menu they did before yet.
Like any other gelato location, they have a ton of flavors. Felix, the owner, let us try a bunch of flavors and while we were munching, the would walk out with freshly made samples for us to try.
1 Scoop w/​Waffle Cone — $ 2.99 + 1 — The two flavors that got me were, pistachio and macadamia nut. Not to sweet and love the nut bits you get with each bite. Very creamy and soft gelato. Felix turned my 1 scoop into a 3 scooper!
Capuchino — $ 2.99 — Very good and was not super strong. Felix even gave us a free biscotti to eat with it.
Felix was amazing. So nice and friendly. I hope he can bring Art of Flavors back to its glory!