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| - I feel like a traitor. I am totally Team Desyree, and stopping in here is not something I planned to do. Ever since she opened her own shop, I've gone out of my way to visit Mama D as often as I can for the amazing gelato on which this cafe made their name.
But fate brought me in the AOF doors again for a coffee fix, and the space has been redecorated and changed staff a few times. Despite all the bad reviews comparing this cafe to it's heyday, it seems they've finally found their niche in this new era.
The entrance has platters of pastries, homemade marshmallows, made to order churros, and fresh-baked waffle cones, and the menu lists specialty drinks like cold brew, chicory coffee and coffee milk, and you can even mix them. The gelato case is packed and staff are happy to hand out samples of their interesting and well-executed flavors: a jam and wine flavor was especially good, but try the spicy-sweet chili berry combo if they have it available, too.
What was initially a quick beverage stop turned into a thorough sampling of their drinks and frozen treats, and I was pretty impressed with their flavorful creations. I haven't yet tried their baked goods but will not be so quick to dismiss them next time I'm in the area. But Desyree is still the Gelato Queen of my heart!
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