Hello Gelato

What a cute place! Wasn’t too busy when I came in. They had a variety of flavors which you could happily sample just by asking! The prices were fairly decent. I got two medium cups and the price came out to be around $ 9 I believe. They also give out stamp cards for your visit! My only regret is not taking advantage of it since I know I’ll probably be back to try out more flavors!
A wonderful place to stop by when you’re craving something sweet.

I am always a fan of a great gelato place. This place has a great number of options from their rocky road to their strawberry sherbet. The Popsicles that they have on hand with multiple flavor offerings will not leave you disappointed. Great flavors for a great price.
Service is great as the staff will make sure your needs are met.
Parking is in the garage on union or adjacent street. If it’s the union lot flat rate of 12 dollars before 5pm. Parking after 5pm is 7 dollars flat rate.

My nine-​year-​old daughter has a discerning palate, and this is among her favorite gelato spots. We often sneak off for a small cone in the mid-​afternoon when the temperatures are the hottest. Asked why she prefers this place over other options, she lists these benefits: the people are nice, the flavors are tasty, and it’s clean. She summarizes: «I like it a lot.»

Walking made me miss Rome! The actual gelato was good (not quite Rome), and we enjoyed it. My husband thought the Ricky Road was good and I really enjoyed a pistachio and toasted almond combination. I’m giving it 4 stars because the building needs attention (chunks of paint and plaster scraped off the wall) and the women helping was annoyed with me for asking for samples. The young guy was super cheerful and helpful though.

This is the best gelato I’ve had! The gelato is made fresh on the premises and the flavors are exquisite, my favorite being hazelnut and salted caramel. Each bite is a smooth, creamy, indulgent experience. This is better than gelato I’ve paid three times the price for in Paris, which is supposed to be one of the foodie capitals of the world!
I loved it so much I wanted to go back the next day. Now, 3 days later, I’m still thinking about it so much I had to write a Unilocal review!!! They also have a punch card with one free after 10 purchases, I think. Go… you won’t be disappointed!!!

This little gelato shop is a little cherry on top of a nice shopping spree! There are lots of flavors to pick from and a small and medium cup allows you at least 2 flavors for those who can’t decide. I got the pistachio and the non-​dairy chocolate. The pistachio was very creamy and rich in flavor and the non-​dairy chocolate was a little darker which balances out the sweetness perfectly.
on top of the non-​dairy flavors, they also provide several sugar free gelato that I thought was very thoughtful. overall a great place!

I’ve tried two flavors: one they recommend cant remember name it was really long italian haha but it was really really good. And blueberry cheesecake… omg this place is a heaven. So far best place to have an icecream/​frozen yogurt/​gelato

Came here tonight and was helped by the middle aged, skinny guy. He greeted my friend and I as we walked in and even quickly left the cashier to help us out. When my friend asked what flavors were popular, he said everything. That was okay but it didn’t really help us since they offer so many flavors. He then added that we could sample flavors and he must’ve thought we wouldn’t because he turned really salty. (Between two people, we tried three flavors FYI).
The flavors we sampled were mint & chip, pistachio, and cookies & cappuccino. All were really good but I decided to go with cookies & cappuccino.
So why the three star review?
Halfway through my small cup, I found a hair strand in my gelato so I brought it up to the same server and he annoyingly asks where. This isn’t a plate of pasta with a long hair strand in it so I understand that it’s a little hard to find but he made it sound like it was such an inconvenience and I was giving him attitude or something. But anyways, he gives the cup to an older gentleman with glasses (presumably the manager/​owner) and he apologizes and asks me how I want to resolve the situation.
I feel like this is such a solid gelato place and they have enough foot traffic that my three star review won’t affect them that slightest bit. However, the demeanor of the younger gentleman that I encountered tonight was such a turn off for this place. Dealing with sucky customers stink but as someone who wasn’t being difficult and always says «please» and «thank you», I don’t understand why the service was colder than the gelato.

The people who work here are so sweet and they allow you to taste whatever flavor you want before you select yours. There are tons to choose from, but I think cappuccino cookie is my favorite so far.
It is a little bit pricey, but it’s not your run-​of-​the-​mill ice cream here – it’s amazing, creamy gelato. We always come here when we’re in Pasadena.

This past summer I went with my brother, his girlfriend, and her sister. The ice cream Gelato treats there are amazing! The prices are reasonable, and the staff is very polite and helpful.
My brother accidentally got a hair in his scoop/​cone, but the staff replaced the ice cream cone free of charged and apologized. What a concept! That rarely happens anymore, but these guys still adhere to old fashioned customer service and satisfaction.
If you want a great ice cream/​Gelato place in Old Town Pasadena, then I would recommend this place.

My husband, kids and I enjoyed the ice cream flavors we ordered: peanut butter and jelly, beer …(?) and chocolate.
The sandwich gets too messy and perhaps next time, I would just go for the cup as the cookie is too dry and hard that you end up squeezing the ice cream to get a bite. The ice cream itself is good enough.

This place, formerly Piccomolo, is a must-​go every time I’m in Old town Pasadena! Not only are the workers kind, their products are great. It might seem a little pricey for a small amount, but you can pack two flavors for a small, or three for a medium. Gelato is a light snack, in my opinion, so I wouldn’t want a large amount anyways. I usually order a small for about $ 4.
Straticiella is my favorite flavor. It is a light, yet textured little bowl of delight. However, there are many flavors to choose from, including fruity ones!
A pro is that their ingredients contain less sugar than several other ice cream or gelato shops, as it shows on their posters!

This place, formerly Piccomolo, is a must-​go every time I’m in Old town Pasadena! Not only are the workers kind, their products are great. It might seem a little pricey for a small amount, but you can pack two flavors for a small, or three for a medium. Gelato is a light snack, in my opinion, so I wouldn’t want a large amount anyways.
Straticiella is my favorite flavor. It is a light, yet textured little bowl of delight. However, there are many flavors to choose from, including fruity ones!
A pro is that their ingredients contain less sugar than several other ice cream or gelato shops, as it shows on their posters!

I WAITED ALL NIGHT FOR THIS!
After having an orgasmic experience at Tokyo Shabu Shabu, craving cries out Hello Gelato! Situated in the heart of and on the main drag of Old Towne Pasadena, this quaint gelato shop packs’em in, both customers and flavor choices. Two display cases filled with so many gelato options take up most of the real estate in the shop.

Peering over others shoulders, much time to decide which two flavors I want in my split scoop is taken. But first, with unlimited samples, served up by friendly employees, all must be tasted. Oh heck, leave the decision up to my taste buds. PHEW!!! That was easy.
One visit taste buds called for Salted Caramel & Strawberry Lemonade. OMGoodnes, so cold, creamy, and nearly perfectly flavored. No nasty, bitter aftertaste. Oh yeah, taste buds did the happy dance.
Who doesn’t love chocolate covered strawberries with an Aussie twist!!! On another visit, my split scoop was just that, Kiwi Strawberry and Midnight Chocolate. Yummers! Taste buds know best. Unlike some gelato establishments, where consistency is, at times, icy, Hello Gelato’s is not, consistently.
IN A SCOOP:
Parking isn’t too bad, Schoolhouse Parking structure is closest, and offers 90 minutes of free parking, just as other structures nearby. Hello Gelato can get a bit cramped due to its small interior, however, they did manage to squeeze in a couple tables for two. A wide selection, frequent buyer card, and delish gelato, this is THEE place for some yummy creamy goodness.

So awesome! Very high quality gelato: the flavors shine through as the main component of the dish which is then accented by the smoothness. My first time trying Taro gelato, and it was so good and sweet! They have a large variety of flavors, over 30.

I like to come here for a good gelato. Lots of flavors, a reasonable price, and good customer service. But… the place is so tiny that you can’t enjoy your gelato there. You have to go somewhere else to sit down and enjoy it. Also, there’s no restroom available for customers. Tip: get your gelato and walk to the small plaza located by Ipic theater. There’s a nice sitting area and restrooms to the public which is always cleaned. That’s what I always do :)

Really small with only two tiny tables, but the gelato is pretty and the flavors are clean. You can ask for as many samples as you want if you want to be that guy.
Cookies and cream, chocolate, tiramisu, cappuccino, lemon, strawberry, cheesecake, watermelon, mango, pumpkin, etc. Everything tasted so good and fresh.
I ordered the strawberry and lemon. After a few bites, it started to get too sweet for me and I had to stop, but it was still good. Next time I’ll go with the coffee and cookies n cream.
The small cup looks small but they fill it up and pile it high. You won’t need anything more than that.

Something was off with my Blueberry Cheesecake Gelato. It was too sweet and had a waxy taste.
Service-​Excellent
Parking-​Limited Street Parking.

Green tea is
! This place has become very sentimental as it was the last time my dad and I ate ice cream together.

A little on the pricey side to be honest, but when you have cravings for salted caramel gelato or salted caramel whatever which i’ve been obsessed with lately, than price isn’t a problem.
I always get the smallest cup, and they let you add 2 flavors, and other than the salted caramel i get the roasted almond which really goes well with salted caramel.
The cool thing is that they have a reward thing going on so every time you buy ice cream you get a stamp, and eventually you get a free gelato.
I like how to this shop is conveniently located on Colorado, and you get to just sit and gaze at everyone pass by through the glass window next to the AC. So relaxing!

+3 Stars for really smooth gelato for a good price! A small comes with two flavors for $ 3.75.
+1 Star for great service (thanks Erick!).

This has become our go-​to dessert spot in Pasadena. There usually isn’t much of a wait and the flavours are awesome. They have many non-​dairy flavours. Two of my favourites are the mixed berry and the strawberry lemonade. The staff here are happy to hand out samples and they also have stamp cards! There is also a nice bench outside for you to sit and enjoy. just be wary of beggars and solicitors around you.
P. S. You can also take your gelato and stand in front of the 800 degrees just a few steps away and enjoy your gelato while salivating at the yummy pizzas being made.

I was here last night 9÷4÷15 in the evening for the first time. Overall, I was not impressed with the Gelato. I thought the prices were high for the little bit you get. Customers were blocking the window, so I couldn’t decide what I wanted to get. They offer a small sample of your choice before ordering. Also, they can do 2 different flavors of your choice.
They offer fruit/​non dairy selections as well as dairy flavors. I ordered Pistachio and chocolate chip. It was ok, not the best I had. I would suggest to try it on your own to decide if you like it or not. I probably won’t be back.

Decided to get gelato today and it was a great decision! Gelato, surprisingly isn’t that expensive. And on a hot summers day, this was definitely needed.
I got the small Vanilla Bean and Taro combo for $ 3.75 (no tax). It was so yummy. The vanilla is very rich and same with the taro! I’ve never had taro for ice cream or gelato and I was really glad I had this for my first time. If you’re not familiar with Taro, it’s an Asian yam and has a purple color. It’s very yummy when boiled and super soft if cooked for a long time, and tastes really sweet so it’s great for desserts.
For a small size, it was a great price, especially no tax! You have the option of 1 – 2 flavors! Inexpensive and good.
Definitely coming back!

This is a cute gelato place in old pasadena town.
I got to try some samples before I got salted caramel. It was smooth and light. My family got cookies and cream, chocolate, and blue cheesecake. They were also good.
Service was excellent. I would come back except I don’t live here.

Just another gelato store with nothing special. They are located in the prime location of old town Pasadena. They get a lot of foot traffic! But I don’t think the gelato was anything special!
But I have to say I had didn’t feel welcomed and the place seemed a bit unorganized! I was next in line but I felt like the waiter should have known we were next in line because we were standing right in front of him and the still asked who hasn’t been helped! The lady behind me had the decency to say she was next when it was so clear I was there before her. I was so turned off that they served her first and I really didn’t care what I ordered at this point! My bf wanted ice cream so that’s why we were there. I can’t be happy but at least someone else can! We ended up ordering rocky road ice cream and vanilla! Not bad… But I’m not sure if I’ll come back again after having that experience.

It was my first time coming here, so I wanted to try a variety of flavors, especially since they had so many to choose from.
They had 3 – 4 different chocolate flavors, so I asked what the differences were and the employee couldn’t really elaborate on the flavors other than to say that one of them was low fat (yes, I can read: It says «low fat» on the sign). The other thing that bothered me was that after I had sampled my third flavor, the employee said «Wow, you’re really trying everything». Made me feel like a fatty (I’m not fat, I’m fluffy).
Settled for the rocky road and nutella flavors, which were very flavorful.
Wasn’t too crazy about the customer service, but they do have a lot of flavors to choose from. Plus, they also had a chart comparing the caloric count of their gelato compared to other vendors’ if that is something you look for.
If you do plan on coming here, there is a 90 minute free parking lot right around the corner from here.