Craving gelato?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable gelato spots in Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Almare Gelato Italiano
Topping the list is Almare Gelato Italiano. Located at 2170 Shattuck Ave. (between Allston Way) in Downtown Berkeley, the spot to score ice cream, frozen yogurt and gelato is the highest-rated cheap gelato spot in Berkeley, boasting 4.5 stars out of 547 reviews on Yelp.
According to the business' website, Almare Gelato Italiano was born out of an Italian gelato tradition that reflects its food philosophy — that "fresh, simple, high-quality ingredients crafted by hand make the best food." Signature flavors include toasted almond, caramelized figs, lavender and fresh blueberries.
There's also sorbet flavors like nectarine and rose wine, blood orange, pineapple and fresh mint.
2. Caravaggio Gelateria Italiana
Next up is Caravaggio Gelateria Italiana, situated at 1797 Shattuck Ave., Suite C (between Delaware and Francisco streets). With 4.5 stars out of 345 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score gelato, ice cream and frozen yogurt has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.
Here, you'll find gelato flavors like green tea, hazelnut, stracciatella, tiramisu, pistachio and more. There's also espresso drinks, affogato and milkshakes.
3. Lush Gelato
Lush Gelato, located at 1511 Shattuck Ave., Epicurious Garden (between Cedar and Vine streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap spot to score gelato 4.5 stars out of 293 reviews.
On the menu are a variety of gelato flavors like whiskey walnut, earl grey tea, ricotta lemon zest, cookie dough and lime coconut.
4. Secret Scoop - Thai Gelato & Dessert Cafe
Secret Scoop - Thai Gelato & Dessert Cafe, a spot to score gelato, ice cream, frozen yogurt, coffee and tea, is another inexpensive go-to, with four stars out of 209 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1922 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Suite B (between University and Hearst avenues) to see for yourself.
The gelato shop specializes in exotic Thai-inspired flavors that rotate weekly like Thai iced tea, chocolate lemongrass, taro coco and more. On the menu, there are also options like Thai iced tea, sticky rice, sorbet and Thai-style homemade pandan crepes.
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