Locals Can’t Get Enough Of The Artisan Creations At This Tiny Family-Run Gelato Shop In Arizona

While there are plenty of dessert shops around the Grand Canyon State, there's just something so special about popping into a mom-and-pop shop for a treat. Not only are you supporting a local business but usually these hidden gems offer something you can't find elsewhere. Take, for example, Dolce Vita Gelato and Grocery, a family-run gelato shop in Arizona. Not only can you shop for Italian groceries here but grab a cup or a cone of gelato.

If you stop into Dolce Vita Gelato and Grocery for only market and deli items like prosciutto and Parmigiano, you're missing out on some of the state's best gelato. So, do yourself a favor and order a cup or a cone of the sweet Italian treat while you're here.

This shop filled with Italian goodies has been family owned and operated by two different Italian families over the course of 12 years.

Coming here is a true Italian experience that will transport you overseas with each and every bite of gelato you take. Try one flavor or more...no one's judging you.

The gelato here at Dolce Vita is homemade in-store daily using fresh and local ingredients. A variety of flavors are offered along with a flavor of the month.

Indulge in dark chocolate, creme brulee, or stracciatella, among other flavors. Or, if you have dietary restrictions like I do, there are a few low-calorie and gluten-free options. You may even wish to opt for an Italian sundae that includes two scoops of gelato, fresh strawberries, cherries, whipped cream, and Italian cookies. Yum!

Dolce Vita translates to "sweet life," and life is pretty sweet when you come here and indulge in some gelato!

And don't forget to check out Gelato Dolce Vita's other selection of desserts as well as the variety of Italian goods in its market section.

Have you ever been to Dolce Vita Gelato and Grocery, a family-run gelato shop in Arizona? Let us know about your experience in the comments. To learn more, visit the Dolce Vita Gelato and Grocery website and give the Dolce Vita Gelato and Grocery Facebook page a follow.

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