Pazzo Gelato

Pazzo Gelato’s an Italian iced creamery place. It’s so cool that small portions are allowed with gelato and brownies. It was a good dinner topper… Exclusivity for the tastebuds… Perhaps.
Truthfully, I’ve eaten better gelato.
Ambiance… Groovy.
Service… Exceptional.
Overpriced… I dunno. Competitive. Maybe.

Still one of the best places for ice cream in LA. The flavors are fun and range from tempting sweets like red velvet, salty caramel and cookies and cream, to refreshing sorbets like cantaloupe and melon based on Farmer’s Market availability. They make ice cream cakes and I’ve always wanted to try one. I like that this is much lighter than say, the rich Salt and straw. They are using milk since it is gelato, as opposed to cream, like most ice cream spots. You can have a full two scoops of Pazzo and feel fantastic. I have been coming here for years and hope they are around for many more.

Meh… it was oooookay. I got the chocolate, coffee, red velvet, cookies & cream and really wasn’t digging any of them except the red velvet which was actually the best red velvet I’ve ever had. I love chocolate but I wasn’t a fan of theirs at all. The location is great, the boutique vibe was nice, and the service was friendly but I would only go back for the red velvet… if I’m passing by.

Pazzo translates to «crazy» in Italian, which is fitting, because this gelato is crazy good (har). Definitely the best ice cream I have had in Los Angeles, and over half of their flavors are coincidentally vegan. In addition to gelato they also serve coffee drinks, milk shakes, and other sweets.
Every flavor that I sampled was delicious. Freshly made, rich in flavor, and the perfect level of sweetness. The texture is very creamy, not icy or watery. It was a tough choice, but I went with the Vegan banana nut chip, and Cassis sorbetto. For $ 4.95 you get two massive scoops. The young Asian dude working was very nice and happy to make flavor suggestions. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, perfect for people watching on Sunset. All credit cards are accepted.

Flavors that this gelato shop uses are absolutely delightful!
I had the stracciatella & banana chocolate
I would come back for more if I’m in the area.

So good !! this place is a must go to when in the sunset area. Definitely will be returning soon! The menu was just completely intriguing I couldn’t decide.

Nothing too special about this gelato bar in Sunset Junction. The flavors are what you would typically find in a gelato place — chocolate, tiramisu, stracciatella, etc — and you also have a choice of the fruity sorbetos.
I’m not wow’d by the texture or flavors — it doesn’t have the smooth richness of Grom and the flavors aren’t so exotic that it makes you wanna sample everything and come back and see what else they’ve cooked up.
But it is a staple in this neighborhood, with seating inside and shaded seating outside. Good for people watching on a hot day when you have a sweet tooth.

5 stars for the Gelato… The flavor and texture made me contemplate switching to veganism, but nah, I still have to eat Kbbq with my friend in a couple days.
Another 5 stars for the clientele who come here, because deem I really am hoping I put my number correctly into that guys phone. we’ll see~
Some flavors that rock:
. Mascarpone!!! Wow this made me feel like I’m eating tiramisu without the caffeine
. Vegan strawberry custard! Reminded me of a strawberry shortcake
. The chocolate sorbets are so creamy and intensely chocolatey!!! Must get if you’re a chocoholic
. Vegan banana nut chip! Also creamy and rich in flavor
$ 5 something for the regular size which includes two flavors and is quite sharable
Also got a salted caramel macaron $ 2. I felt like this was slightly missing the chewy element but it wasn’t too sweet and on top was kinda crunchy but not overly so. Parking was easy close ish to closing, prices weren’t bad. Waffle chip can be passed, there was a hint of cinnamon in it but nothing to write home about.
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, with your name and what cities you’re visiting! would be cool if we can hang~

Excellent selection of Gelatos and Sorbets. Flavors taste like they are made in small batches, and there are enough turn patrons to keep new flavors churning and fresh.
More expensive than a trip to Baskins Robbins (just down the street), but Pazzo is well worth the treat hanging out with hip neighborhood folks. Smooth and creamy goodness.

THOSE TRIANGLE CHOCOLATE DIPPED WAFFLE PIECES ARE LIFE. Perfect texture, perfect semi-​sweet chocolate. Their gelato is pretty good too, got some interesting flavors that are less appealing to an unadventurous person like me. Pretty affordable for a gelato place too!

Pazzo Gelato is kind of special, and it’s turning into a go-​to place for my husband and I to grab a sweet treat after a long day.
I’m a sorbetto girl, and all of their sorbetto flavors are vegan, even the dark chocolate orange and toasted coconut, which are as creamy as any gelato. But after dinner on a weeknight, I gravitate towards their citrus sorbettos, my favorite being the oro blanco grapefruit. It’s sweet, tart, and perfectly refreshing. They really know how to balance their sorbettos so the sugar brings out the predominate flavor and does not overwhelm it.
My husband is an ice cream man, but when gelato comes in cookies and cream, he’s thrilled. The one time they didn’t have his favorite flavor, he was persuaded to try the classic stracciatella, and he loved it too!
They’re open late, they have a wide variety of options for vegans, they’re generous with samples, and they have something for every mood I’m in.

What, I haven’t reviewed this spot yet? Well, I had a chance to stop in again for some awesome gelato. This time I had the Chai Tea and a Peanut Butter Banana. Both were very yummy to the tummy. I don’t know why I don’t come here more often but that’s going to change for the future.
They have seating inside and sidewalk seating as well. Gelatos are made daily and fresh on the premise and they have a lot of good combinations of flavors. Everything was fresh and I’m definitely making this my go-​to spot in the area when I’m hankering for gelato for dessert. I could eat this stuff for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Yup, I’m a gelato fan, or maybe just a dessert fan. No, gelato is good here. Try it, you’ll like it!

Best gelato in Silver Lake? Yep, it’s true!
I can’t even count the number of apartment listings I’ve seen advertising their walking distance to Pazzo Gelato above all else — sometimes with capital letters and exclamation points. SO MUCH HYPE. But I came late one night and tried the mint chip and chocolate peanut butter fudge, and the hype is real. It’s so so real. The mint chip was possibly the best I’ve ever had. It was crisp and fresh and the chips were real, crunchy pieces of chocolate. And the chocolate peanut butter fudge? It wasn’t just chocolate ice cream with peanut butter chunks or swirls. It actually tasted like fudge. It was light and soft yet rich and creamy at the same time, and somehow in a totally un-​nauseating anti-​sugar-​overload type of way.
Come here when you’re craving high-​end gelato. You won’t regret it.

To me, this gelato highly rated place was just «okay». I’m indifferent as I thought some of their flavors were definitely on point, but some were just misses. I tried the Sea Salt Caramel, Cinnamon, and Madagascar Vanilla Bean. For both the caramel & vanilla bean, there were no strong vibrant flavors to me and i could barely taste it. I ended up getting one scoop with a waffle piece ($ 0.25) since my friends were also getting something as well. The waffle cone itself (which is housed inside the freezer with the gelatin) was hard and not very warm or crunchy. I really had to bite down on it for the piece to break off.
Located next door to Juice Served Here, this location has two door entrances (one on each side) and also has a outdoor seating area as well as indoor seating. There seems to be much more space for seating outside with patio tables and chairs and umbrellas. Inside seating is off to the right hand side where it’s against the side wall and limited to 4 tables, 4 chairs and a long bench. Restroom is located to the end on your right hand side.
The flavors are up against the wall with the prices listed. Kids (1 scoop) is $ 3.50 and the next size up is 2 scoops for $ 4.95, etc. Waffle cones are $ 1.50 more. There are small items on the side table on the left hand side door entrance for free waters with plastic cups, lids, straws, wooden mixers, and extra syrup for you to douse anything with. As we were seated, there were definitely lots of people walking in and out of the store location.
I probably won’t be back as I feel like I’ve definitely had better gelato elsewhere, but again, it could just be the batch I had and someone’s having an off day. Oh well.

Gelato gelato gelato!
We came here for dessert yesterday. The doors in the neighboring stores were all tinted and looked similar so we were a little disoriented trying to find the door for Pazzo. Hint– it’s the one that’s by the outdoor seating and there’s a sign on the side that says «we serve Intelligentsia coffee here» or something along those lines. Hahah maybe we were the only ones with problem actually.
Upon entering we saw an assortment of flavors — unique ones that stood out to me Included banana pudding, banana pudding with speculoos, spiced pumpkin, Thai tea, and Guinness mocha chip.
The girl helping us out were patient while we were looking for what flavors to get and we sampled quite a few. I tried their coffee sorbetto and it was so yummy! Reminds me of the Vietnamese coffee I drink at home. Had to get that one! The spiced pumpkin was satisfying as well. Banana pudding really tasted like banana pudding and I’m all about that artificial banana life so I opted out. My cousin enjoyed that one though. Guinness mocha chip was really different and still tasted pretty good for its alcoholic profile. My brother ended up getting that one.
For a small, you can get 2 flavors — half of a scoop for each flavor totaling 1 overall scoop size. We chose that option.
Brother had to go to work right after and needed brain juice so he ordered an iced coffee latte with an extra shot. Coffee was good, but too much milk was added and the extra shot felt pretty weak in his opinion.
Overall — would recommend them for their gelato if you’re in the area and craving any cold sweets!

So I’ve really never had gelato outside of Pazzo, but it’s the best I’ve had. as other mention, parking can be tough, but I’ve never had an issue, though we will often walk there. fyi, it’s quite close to Gobi Mongolian BBQ, so basically the best way to top off a great night would be to hit up Pazzo after Gobi… just sayin’
all in all, great service, even better gelato, and reasonably priced. pretty much a 5 star joint.

Pazzo Gelato is a small gelato shop located in Silver Lake and there’s another location in Downtown LA (FIGat7th). There’s a parking lot behind the shop, but you can also park on the street (I actually parked at the intersection of Griffin Park Blvd & Lucile Ave — only one block away).
Pazzo Gelato switches their gelato flavors on a daily basis and I actually didn’t see hazelnut when I came here (Pazzo Gelato updates their daily flavors on the official Facebook page /​Twitter). You can add add chocolate Wafer Sticks ($ 0.50), pizzelle Italian cookies ($ 1.25), and brownies to your gelato order. Lastly, Pazzo Gelato also serves Intelligentsia coffee
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Sea Salt Caramel + Honey with Toasted Sesame Seeds (reg — 2 flavors, $ 4.95): Pretty creamy and decent quality ice cream with strong flavors, but not exactly the best gelatos I’ve had.
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Yummy gelatos and I don’t mind revisit Pazzo again if my friends want to come back here, but there are slightly better gelato & ice cream shops in the Southern California.

Pros:
+ Great little spot for dessert if you’re in the area. They have the best flavors! Thai tea, cayenne chocolate, etc. Try as many as you like. Even better if you grabbed dinner on the block and want to finish here for dessert.
+ It’s more charming on hot summer days when you can grab your fix and sit out until the sun sets as the traffic whizzes by. People keep coming and going. It’s nice.
+ The guys inside are great; they’ll get you whatever you need.
+ They have a fantastically delicious menu, from artisan coffee to their unique flavors.
+ Park in the neighborhood for a nice walk over.
Cons:
— None.

Pazzo serves authentic gelati, no lie. Had quite a few flavors: stracciatella (authentic), strawberry (sorbet), mango passionfruit, almond fig (my favorite), toasted coconut (it’s OK), Madagascar Chocolate (nice), pear sorbetto (second fave), hazelnut (3^rd fave). It’s such a needed treat to come here when good gelato is what you’re cravin’. Plus, it’s across from Intelligentsia coffee, next to Forage (more really good dessert).
There are more accompaniments like waffle cones, brownie bites, espresso, coffee.
Visits: 5 or so.
Tip: They have good coffee bar here too. Street parking or the lot behind.

A long time ago I bought a Groupon for Pazzo Gelato, unfortunately life got in the way and I wasn’t able to go before the expiration date. I gave said groupon to my parents who said it was «some of the best Gelato ever!» Moments like that are not forgotten on me, and so the other day when I was kinda-​sorta in the neighborhood I knew I had to make a trip (in the rain) to get some gelato!
As soon as we entered my boyfriend and I were greeted by the worker, he was friendly, informative and offered us several different samples. We (and by «we» I mean I) decided on the medium with 3 flavors: grapefruit (refreshing, tart, tangy), crème freche (amazing, so sweet and delicate), and strawberry (so delicious — tasted like we were eating jam). The portion size was very good for the price (perfect for two people to share, although I’ll admit I hogged most of it). We both enjoyed all of the flavors that we chose and that crème freche still haunts my dreams…

nom nom nom nom nom, excuse me.
Can’t stop eating… I’m going to die of sorbet consumption.
Frozen from the inside out!
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