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Dojo Gelato

Restaurant Cafe Bar Coffee shop Ice cream shop Espresso bar Vegan restaurant Dessert shop

👍👍 Great place for a treat. Dojo states their gelato is "creamy and dense", which is quite accurate. Not as dense as ice cream, but not as fluffy as gelato in Italy. We also had a hot Chai which was absolutely delicious! Great customer service too! People often mention gelato, cream, Dojo,


Address

137 W Elder St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Website

www.dojogelato.com

Contact

(513) 328-9000

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (89 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 6 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Jayathi P. 5 years ago on Google
    I had coffee here. Actually I had latte it’s awesome, I loved their bean smell and latte. Price is little expensive. They do have variety of gelato too. Actually I’m not from cincy I’ll be visiting again when ever I’m back. Highly recommended.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for a treat. Dojo states their gelato is "creamy and dense", which is quite accurate. Not as dense as ice cream, but not as fluffy as gelato in Italy. We also had a hot Chai which was absolutely delicious! Great customer service too!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Marci 2 years ago on Google
    The guy working at the Findlay Market location today was very rude and short with us. We were the only customers at the time, so it wasn’t due to being stressed or busy. My friend changed her mind and wanted a double instead of a single. He refused to give her a bigger cup because “he didn’t want to waste a cup” so she had a double in a small cup which ended up being a total mess. This was after he gave snarky, sarcastic answers to any questions we asked. He was such a jerk that I didn’t even bother getting anything.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brad B. 1 year ago on Google
    Another definite must stop Cincinnati restaurant. If you're in Findley Market you have to stop. If you love coffee you have to get an affogato, espresso and vanilla (or cinnamon) gelato. THAT has forever change my life! It is so good. I'd never heard of it, now I look for it everywhere and even make my own. Thank you for that!

  • 5/5 L. Y. 7 months ago on Google
    5/5 — Friendly service. The affogatto was delicious! I had it with their vanilla bean gelato — chef’s kiss. I’ll definitely be coming back.

  • 5/5 Kailey P. 7 months ago on Google
    We really enjoyed our gelato selections, and the girl working solo behind the counter was amazing.

  • 5/5 Kymberly W. 9 months ago on Google
    As a Chef, you are constantly on the move and stressed out! My therapy is in this place. The ice cream cone takes me back to a glorious time! I am stuck on this place!! The flavors are attractive fresh, and delicious. Okay, my favorite flavor is the Tahitian vanilla! I know so many outstanding things to choose from! I serve Dojo at all my Dinner parties. Do you want some Zen in a cone this place is it!

  • 5/5 Rachel T. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a MUST place when we are at Findlay Market! We eat ice cream for breakfast or at least get a Helltown or Death before decaf as a pick me up. their variety is always fun and delicious.

  • 5/5 Kathryn 10 months ago on Google
    Great selections and tried a few samples before deciding. I had strawberry balsamic sorbeto , my non dairy choice. The others had various flavors of gelato. We loved every bite.

  • 4/5 Kelsey S. 1 year ago on Google
    Got 2 scoops, Rowdy Girl Scout and Dutch Chocolate. Both were smooth chocolate base. The girl scout tasted like the Dutch Chocolate with thin mints mixed in. Would probably skip the Girl Scout next time, but thats just cause I don't like thin mints. For 6.25 I thought it was a good deal.

  • 5/5 Anne U. 1 year ago on Google
    Such an amazing place. Stopped in with a friend. We tried Shiva’s Headband and Fior De Latte (sweet cream). Sooo good we couldn’t decide which we liked better. And Izzy who helped us was so nice!

  • 5/5 S C. 1 year ago on Google
    Try tasty waves sorbet. The best sorbet ever.

  • 4/5 Nathan M. 1 year ago on Google
    Vietnamese coffee is excellent. Had on the cookie sandwich. Comes in a bag as shown. Cookies are delicious but biting the sandwich squeezes gelato out big time because cookies are so chewy and hard to bite through so ended up scooping gelato out of the bag.... if doing again I would get cookies on the side and gelato in a cup.

  • 5/5 Eleodor S. 6 years ago on Google
    A contender to Graeter’s uncontested “Best ice cream in Cincinnati” title? Dojo ice cream is handcrafted, from scratch. Fresh gelati and sorbetti is created every day in their kitchen with growth-hormone-free milk from Ohio and, whenever possible, produce from local farmers. Never any artificial flavorings or extracts. Michael, the owner, studied traditional gelato techniques with Italian pastry masters in New York City. He also attended Penn State's legendary Ice Cream Short Course at the Berkey Creamery. Prepare to be in a treat.

  • 5/5 Amanda W. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent! Dairy free Horchata Sorbetto is "bussin'" in the words of my 11 year old with a dairy allergy:)

  • 5/5 LaszloBruno D. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious gelato with interesting flavor options and toppings, service is great and the girls that work there don't ever stop smiling.

  • 5/5 RBB4 2 years ago on Google
    Pretty convinced they sprinkle crack and msg in their ice cream. This ice cream is straight up addicting. I do have to give it to Dojo. They have the best flavors and combinations. And they change pretty consistently too. [I will say I do enjoy Graeters "Ice Cream" for the textural/consistency aspect more than Dojo's "Gelato"; but I do think Dojo "taste" better than Graeters.] Pretty much whatever you get from here is gonna be amazing. I can vouch for it. [Cardi B pictured below**]

  • 5/5 Jillian L. 2 years ago on Google
    Those who have enjoyed authentic Italian gelato have described the Dojo experience as being transported back to Italy. This Queen City and Findlay Market institution offers everything from classic cups of cherry and chocolate to the funky fun flavors of beer and Cap’n Crunch. I also highly recommend adding a shot of espresso to your gelato for a classic Italian affogato or ordering a hot cup of Italian drinking chocolate when the weather gets cooler. Dojo is worth every penny.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store pickup
    • ✓️ In-store shopping
    • ✓️ Same-day delivery
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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