Reviews of Cafe Gelato. (Coffee Shop) in Lincoln (Lincolnshire).

Cafe Gelato

209 Reviews

137 Comments

Coffee shop

Coffee shop

27 The Strait, Lincoln LN2 1JD, United Kingdom

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Information of Cafe Gelato, Coffee shop in Lincoln (Lincolnshire)

On this page you’ll find the address, open hours, more popular times, the contact, photos and real reviews of this business.

This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Reviews of Cafe Gelato

R. H.

My favourite cafe in Lincoln! There’s always such an amazing selection of delicious cakes and cookie bricks, delicious ice cream flavours, and a variety of cold and hot drinks. Brilliant cafe, and the staff are so lovely! Highly recommend!

K. A. D.

This is my favorite place to go in Lincoln they have the most amazing cakes and Macaroons! They have the best drinks selection too and the gelato is perfect! The staff make you feel so welcome as well and are so helpful. I take my family here all the time it’s our go to for treats! Oh and the insta worthy decorations. Honestly can’t fault the place.

J. H.

Could not resist going in here after walking past these windows and so glad we did!! Got the Vegan Salted caramel, peanut butter, brownie cookie dough and the red velvet one and they’re probably the nicest sweet treats I’ve ever tasted! Couldn’t recommend this place more and the lady who served us was so lovely and friendly! They do really good coffee too!

m. s.

Amazing 🥇 Lovely staff and always smiling. Very nice treat for anyone anytime. As an ice cream lover, it is very easy to say that you do a very Delicious ice cream 😍 Must try it and you will come back again (as I always do hhhhh)

S. Q.

I had got a new item on the menu. It was a kinder brownie cookie thing It was really really good quality and tasted amazing and so I will be going back. The shop was very clean and the staff were very friendly so I would recommend popping in. ( I will edit my review when I go back to have a better look at the dine in service and menu in more depth)

A. H.

This was my1st visit,I was passing by on my way for a trip walking up steep hill & noticed a small queue outside this shop which is an indication something is worth waiting for with folk coming out with what appeared to be lovely ice-cream , some having double scoops stacked on their waffle cones.On my return back down the hill,I joined in line & noticed the window display shelving showing very tempting inventive cakes .Once inside there wasn't much room as the group of 3 infront being served were blocking the view of the different ice-cream flavours on offer .The lady behind the counter was busy providing very pleasant service on her own by serving the chosen delights ,then having to switch counters across to take payment which can only be made by card, You only find this out at this point,as there's a small label sign taped on the counter top next to the tap card machine. In the end I did quickly choose Raspberry Ripple in a tub & my wife went for Cherry Bakewell also in a tub,priced at £2.85p each .Once outside I felt it wasn't a great serving system for the lady going from one counter to another, when she could of done with some staff assistance especially with it being a red hot day on a busy Saturday afternoon. As for the ice cream ,it was nice but I couldn't taste any raspberry, my wife's opinion was its OK but wouldn't have another as she could taste almonds but no cherry flavour. Having finished I then couldn't see a litter bin outside the shop so I ended carrying the empty tub cartons with me until I found a wheelie bin down a side alley way.I asked myself would I return back again in the future? ...Maybe to try a cake but not for a ice-cream .

C. R.

Best cake I've ever had!! Carrot cake is my all time favourite and the white chocolate and pistachio carrot cake from here is by far the best I've ever tasted! As a chocolate lover too, I very much enjoyed the kinder brownie cookie pie. Gorgeous shop 😍 staff are super friendly and welcoming too, will definitely be back here for my cake fix 🍰🍪

E. C.

Recently ordered two boxes of cookie bricks - Lucie was super responsive to messages,answered any questions straight away and added a really personal touch to the ordering service. Even messaged me to check that the gift boxes had been received!😊 Also I’ve received products from Cafe Gelato as gifts and can say that they’re a taste sensation,never been disappointed

L. R.

Easily the best selection of ice cream in Lincoln! You will always find something new inside their colourful tubs, from refreshing sorbets all the way over to wonderfully chunky and creamy milk ice creams peppered with fruit, cookie dough or cake. There truly is something there for everyone, and I rarely leave their beautifully decorated space with the same combination of flavours twice - it's impossible to choose when everything tastes so delicious. Aside from the always friendly service and smiling faces, you'll find some of the most unique cakes of Lincoln's High Street here as well! Their cabinets are always filled with a selection of indulgent cake or cookie slabs and more traditional bakes that make it hard to go for just one, but if you'd like a recommendation, you can never, ever go wrong with their carrot cakes. They're so moist and flavourful you wouldn't believe it! Good thing I know I don't have to choose one, because missing out on their cookie pies would be a crime. ;) What more is there to say? There's never been a time I haven't left this little café with a smile, and I'll never stop being curious about what other ideas their creative bakers might come up with next. Thank you so much for making my weekends brighter!

D. G.

I am usually so fussy with cakes. I have had soo many store-bought cakes and purchased desserts in restaurants that I always regret. I have had about 5 cakes so far from here and the taste is just insane. You can tell they are hand made with love and the quality is fantastic. Great, big slices for the price and to top it off, served by the brightest staff. One of my favourite spots in Lincoln. Do not miss this independent gem ✨️

S.

I had a great time eating this delicious cake! And the staff are super friendly ! The atmosphere was awesome and i live the decoration inside the café !

R. T.

We love Cafe Gelato! Every time we visit Lincoln we have to pay this little place a visit. Cakes and ice-cream are amazing and the staff are really friendly.

V. R.

Wow... Amazing cake and great value for money. They are sooo big it has to be shared 😂 have the luxury of my daughter attending Lincoln Uni so I will miss this when she leaves. Hopefully will return for my cake fix.

D. J.

Does all look great in the shop, but the double chocolate ice cream was a bit naff. Was very icey with lots of ice crystals and a bland taste. my son had the Oreo flavour and that was sooo much better qaulity.

R. Y.

Nice coffee although expensive. The prices in the window should stipulate the cost of the cake to eat in or takeaway as we didn't know there was a £1 difference until we paid.

A. A.

A late Sunday craving well satisfied! I had two large scoops of the coffee and coconut flavours while my sister had Oreo and biscoff flavours, which were absolutely divine. Will definitely be visiting again!

L. B.

We got the kinder Bueno Crunch cookie brick, definitely enough for two people and so amazing!! Will definitely be back for more 😨💚💚

W. C.

Lovely place. We bought one chocolate cake but not our cup of tea. Anyway, good to try a Italy style.

c. w.

Ice-cream was refreshing but a bit too sweet for my liking. Cakes look amazing on display, unfortunately the black forest gataeu was very dry even at room temperature as advised. Maybe it's just a bad batch?! So disappointed. Would be nice to dine in but they only offer takeaways now.

S. E.

Lovely cakes so many to choose from, delicious. Friendly kind staff.

L. M.

We saw this cafe in the way up the hill to the Cathedral and bought ice-cream (which was really nice) and bought a cake bar (Toffee and apple) to take away. This cake bar was absolutely wonderful. Not cake as such (which was great because I am not a fan of real cake) but more like a solid brick of cookie dough top and bottom with an apple, toffee and creamy filling. All three of us ate some when we got home but there was still enough for a good helping the next day. Awesome, would definitely buy the cake bars again. Flavours were wonderful.

A. H.

Great ice cream and wonderful staff

A. H.

Nipped in here on Thursday as I just couldn’t walk past the windows, they looked so good! So glad I did as the brownie slabs are quite honestly the best I’ve ever had! Can’t wait to take my little girl back for a treat 💗 Looks like a new cafe area coming soon too ✨

J. R.

Top class. Went here for the first time two weeks ago with my parents. Great service from the team, were extremely accommodating. Tasteful Decor and excellent Cake selection, great coffee too! Will be back, keep up the good work. Jonathan.

T. B.

I never post reviews, but I feel compelled to after stopping off at this beautiful shop yesterday. Tastefully decorated, LOVELY staff (honestly, so warm and welcoming) and my goodness, the cookie bricks and milkshakes are UNREAL. Without a doubt will be heading straight here on our next visit to Lincoln. Thank you both and wishing you both nothing but happiness and success! X

A. P.

Thank you to the lovely kind staff who let my 5 year old daughter use the toilet, we purchased ice cream, hot chocolates and carrot cake, all of which were divine! Lovely clean and decorative place to eat, would definitely recommend.

E. N.

My sister and I love coming here, they're so lovely and even remember our order! They offer alternative milks and even a vegan whip cream which is good to get if you're dairy sensitive. This coffee is probably the best I've ever had, and the range of cakes and sweet snacks they have is mind-blowing. We'll definitely have to keep on coming here!

H. W.

Amazing ice cream, eyed up the cakes on the way up to the cathedral and decided to grab an ice cream on the way back down. Ice cream was amazing lots of choice and a very lovely and patient lady served us...thank you. Also got a couple of cakes to take back with us and they are gorgeous. Defintely worth the treat. Would recommend trying.

S. o.

Great experience, friendly atmosphere and made to feel welcome. It's a must visit as the cakes are sublime....

S. S.

Amazing little coffee and treat shop at the beginning of Steep Hill. They have a large range of drinks and a great array of sweet treats that are beautifully presented in the window. The staff are super kind and haven't gotten my order wrong ever. The only thing that would make it better was if it was open 24/7!

P. B.

First time I visited and I was so impressed. Clean and fantastically decked out. Whilst this time it was for coffee only but will be back in the near future to sample the wide range of food on the menu. Special mention for Tina, so friendly and efficient. Highly recommend.

K. G.

Amazing cakes, they also do gluten free options!!! We stumbled upon this cafe on our way to the cathedral and we are so glad we did!!! My boyfriend is gluten free and said the flapjack was to die for!!! It has a chocolate layer and my kinder bueno Brooke with fondant icing was out of this world it was honestly unlike anything I’ve ever had! We will definitely be coming back! The packaging and service was very lovely too and it made the end to the day even more perfect ! Thank you!!!

O. P.

Absolutely amazing treats here, especially the cookie bricks and the gorgeous ice cream! Staff are absolutely lovely, really warm and kind, defo need to stop here if you're on your way up Steep Hill!

C. T.

Delicious ice cream. Bit pricey. Usually 2 scoops cheaper than 2 singles.

J. E.

Never fail to produce some incredible treats, the coffee is amazing the range of choice is crazy and the gelato is superb. Cannot recommend this place enough if you are ever in Lincoln.

F. G.

Was in a little bit of a rush and the staff were absolutely lovely to me and so kind even though I was right at the end of the work day. I really appreciated it. I've wanted to try this place for ages and after my experience I will absolutely be going back.

P. S.

We walked past and couldn't help but stop and get some of the cakes. They were only doing takeaway, but we grabbed a Cooke Brick, and my word was it delicious! Recommended!

A. B.

Expensive but 100% worth it. Best carrot cake I've ever tried ! 🥕

E. B.

I wanted to check this place out for a while after seeing their Instagram page and reading about it in a blog - when I visited the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. At first, I was thinking the prices may have been slightly expensive, but once I tried my vegan Oreo brookie, I would say it's definitely worth the price. I've been to other places who charge a lot of some desserts and they are nothing special, but this place is totally worth it! I'd definitely be coming back in the future, but I'd love to see more vegan options potentially. I'm not sure if there are more available once the shop fully opens after restrictions are lifted, but I saw there were vegan ice cream options, but couldn't see anymore vegan cakes etc, so having a few more options would be the only criticism I could pick out.

H. S.

I love going in here when I spot a Gluten Free cake in the window. I accidentally fell on this place a few months back as a local cafe weren't doing GF food at the time. Thought I'd try my luck here and I think I've been back about 5 times in the last month and a half. The coffee is absolutely lovely. The cake is other worldly. I don't get to enjoy cake very often due to a number of allergies and this place is now my go to. My waistline might not be thanking me but my mind sure is as it cheers me up going here after a 60hr working week. Haven't tried the ice cream yet but I can't go but stare in the freezer whilst waiting for my coffee. Also need to mention the lovely ladies behind the counter as they're always so friendly and helpful. It's nice to see a smiling face especially right now.

R. M.

Just stopped for an ice cream which was delicious great choice of flavours

A. B.

Great place, delicious gelato and lovely people!

m. s.

What a beautiful little cafe, full of delicious homemade cakes and goodies. Drinks to die for and gelato better then some I had in Rome. Worth the walk up the bank.

M. H.

Such a lovely place. The owner is really friendly and the coffee is super! Great service and great coffee.

L. L.

Fantastic, not only the ice cream but the service. As regulars they know how much our Springers love a little tub of vanilla and always make a fuss. Keep up the great work guys and stay safe.🐕🐕

J. P.

Possibly the best cake I’ve ever had. And I’ve had a lot of cake.

A.

I felt I’m in Italy I really enjoyed the delicious cake very friendly stuff also so amazing view of the coffee shop I enjoy it

R. S.

My daughter, girlfriend and I always stop by. Lovely little coffee shop with really friendly staff. But most importantly, they have good coffee, a good lunch menu, some fantastic 'freakshake' epic milkshakes, delicious gelato and some absolutely amazing cakes (including gluten free options for my partner).

H. A.

Lovely range of gelato, however rude staff with not much customer service knowledge. My partner said he was intrigued by a flavour and was given the advice of ‘buy it then’ by the young girl. Seating arrangements are terrible and we were asked to move into the corner where we had very little room! Food is nice, staff sadly made my experience bad.

G. R.

Milkshakes were good. Be careful if you are vegan or you have a dairy allergy as vegan ice cream put in waffle cones that contained butter. Luckily we checked before leaving with our take out.

N. B.

The gelato we had was lovely, wide choice of flavours, the coffee was good too. Other people's waffles look absolutely amazing (We just had gelato and coffee) The staff were really friendly and nice. As well as gelato they do other deserts, cakes, waffles, sundaes, milkshakes, smoothies and have on the menu salads and panini's etc as well.

V. C.

Amazing hot chocolate, cakes looked so good too.

J. W.

Was awesome experiance, but ya don't need one cake each.....

J. T.

Went here the other day to support the local business. Absolutely love this place! Their cakes are fantastic and the atmosphere is so friendly! I'd go here every day if I wouldn't be fat by the end of the year haha. Great for vegans and vegetarians too!

M. C.

Great coffee, comfortable seating and delicious cakes, job done!

G. N.

Good selection of cakes and ice creams, friendly staff

D.

Had a gorgeous indulgent hot chocolate with cream with Biscoff trimmings from this awesome cake and ice cream parlour, just when you want that sweet hit, this place definitely has that, spoilt for choice on literally everything in sight, it's my idea of heaven!

J. B.

Lovely place to quickly stop. The variety of cake was brilliant and they taste as good as they look! Could be made to feel a little more important as a customer.

R. L.

Very friendly staff and delicious hot chocolate!! Lots of vegan alternatives - thrilled to get a luxury vegan hot choc with vegan cream, oreos and vegan choc sauce. What a treat!

R. K.

Good selection of nice Ice cream. The vegan vanilla is superb. Don't be put off by the vegan tag. You would never guess otherwise.

D. S.

The place is great. The portions are immense and delicious, both the gelato and the waffle. My wife and I could very easily have split one between us, if we could have agreed on which to get...

I. P.

Started off with the mango chutney and cheddar panini, which was amazing and a really nice cup of tea. Then had a bubblegum ice cream in a waffle cone which was incredible. Really nice staff. Worth the visit.

R. B.

We went here to have lunch and realised it’s an all vegetarian menu. Nonetheless, the food was served in a timely fashion and was good. My only regret is seeing reviews on how good the shakes were so will be visiting here again to try their shakes out.

D. K.

Huge queue which isn't a bad thing worth the wait. Portions are generous 1 scoop is more like 2. It's on par with ice cream from the cinema in regards to prices. 4.25 for 2 scoops in a tub 4.50 if on a cone. Gave 3 stars as they have a list of flavours in the display window but that didn't reflect what was available that really annoyed many including myself. If they write on board what's available on the day they would of gained 4 stars. Second problem they need to think of how to get people in and out without being on top of each other not organised at all

J. L.

We loved this place, when i found out somewhere in Lincoln actually creates these amazing edible objects of heavenly glory, i was ecstatic! 😂 visited about a month ago. The looks on our childrens faces when their freakshakes arrived at the table...Priceless! We enjoyed every single delicous (naughty) minute of indulgence! Thank you guys for a perfect end to a great day will definately return in the future 😃🖒

S. L.

Yummy milkshakes.. I've just had the marshmallow shake... amazing.. my boys have just had banoffee sundaes and chocolate sundaes and they're in love with them... the ladies are super friendly and kind and think nothing of letting the boys have a glass of water to help them with the sundaes....very clean and tastefully decorated inside... comfy seats... coffee is great too... would much rather come here than anywhere else with the boys .. thank you.

K.

Great coffee and a fantastic choice of cake.

D. B.

One of the best ice creams I've had. Only beaten by Swoon in Bristol. Gets a bit cramps and limited seating but very good and worth it for a treat.

R. T.

A definite re-visit! The gelato and sorbets were incredible! A little expensive but you get what you pay for. Very friendly staff who are genuinely happy to work there.

M. E.

Lovely, friendly, helpful staff. Excellent coffee and massive choice of gelato and delicious cakes

T. H.

The best ice cream place in Lincoln. So much choice, and the staff are some of the nicest people I’ve ever met. Would definitely recommend checking this place out!

B. S.

Lovely place, it's super cute inside. The staff are really friendly and they have great ice cream flavours.

J. W.

Lovely place but the cakes where to solid to cut and eat .

M. H.

Some of the greatest ice cream i have ever tasted. Highly recommended.

a. b.

They're so lovely and the Nutella hot chocolate is my new favourite drink.

R.

Lovely and friendly staff, very welcoming atmosphere . Quick service and tasty drinks! Will be returning!

P. S.

Amazing vegan cake today ... Many thanks 😁

J. D.

Lovely vegetarian curry, teas and coffees very good, friendly place and of course lots of ice cream flavours to choose from

A. F.

Friendly atmosphere, great staff, and the icecream is to die for. Food was great as well

B. K.

Lacking in customer service, non-authentic poor quality gelato, but at least some sort of pseudo gelato place

R. S.

Great service, friendly environment and incredible cakes!! (And of course, great gelato!)

K. S.

Phenomenal, must go for vegetarians and vegans. The staff are lovely. The food is amazing.

L. L.

The cakes, drinks, and gelato were excellent, but the hot savoury food wasn't so good.

B. B.

The place was great, nice little eating area at the back. I had a Caramel Freakshake which was great!

R. W.

Very friendly lady serving and my milkshake was AMAZING !! Will definitely return when I'm next visiting Lincoln

#. M.

Amazing place! Really friendly staff! The best shakes you'll ever have!

C. H.

Nice variety of things on offer. No seating if you're only getting cones/cups.

S. L.

Best ice cream around. Amazing range of cones and plenty of flavours.

A. T.

Lovely place, delicious hot chocolate and panini, would definitely recommend

T. B.

Decent ice cream and selection although seating area in the rear could be bigger and cleared more often.

R. A.

The best ice cream place Lincoln offers. Plenty of options. Freakshakes are amazing too.

K. T.

Absolutely fantastic went in today for the first time with my mum and we loved it very very friendly staff also

R. M.

Lovely place and great location in Bailgate. Will definitely come again.

g. h.

Great, helpful service; wonderful coffee; fabulous gelati and cake

A. A.

Friendly staff and good food, I had the burrito bowl which was very tasty!

I. B.

Nice little shop with plenty of choice for ice-cream.

J. S.

Tasty

S. A.

Excellent Christmas hot chocolate with all the trimmings served in a Santa mug.

J. M.

Lovely cake in a beautiful setting

D.

Great cake lovely staff

P. L. C.

It's lovely, friendly and scrumptious cake

W. R.

Cake to die for!

A. W.

Wonderful little place. Cakes to die for. 😀

E. R.

Very tasty food and very pleasant staff

S. M.

Lovely gelato. Great on a warm day.

B. F.

Lovely gelato and desserts!

S. H.

The freak shakes are immense, it beat me as I couldn't finish it all.

E. M.

Great food, great staff great place

M. K.

Lovely shop for an afternoon coffee.

T. P.

Great ice cream!

h. 1.

Best ice cream ever

M. J.

very tasty food and nice place

N. F.

Super yummy ice cream very extravagant

K.

Best deserts in Lincoln 💯

A. C.

Small business but excellent service

e. c.

Amazing service, quality food

P. M.

Indulgent!

D. K.

Supreme hot chocolates 😋

Z. H.

Lovely coffee and cake

N. B.

Amazing.

L. S.

Absolutely outstanding

E. N.

Great place to work 🍦

S. C.

Wow lovely ice cream

O.

Alright.

D. H.

Excellent little cafe

C. E. T.

Pricey

K. B.

Delicious x

Z. K.

(Translated) Very nice staff, nice decorative shop, and divinely delicious ice cream! I recommend to everyone. (Original) Nagyon kedves személyzet, szép dekoratív üzlet, és isteni finom fagyi! Mindenkinek ajánlom.

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(Translated) Nice cozy place. Highly recommend to people who want to hangout with friends. Their hot chocolate is really nice! This time I ordered a cup of chocolate (forgot the full name ~ see the second option added on the menu), which contains chocolate biscuit balls, marshmallows, whipped cream, two pieces of brownie, oreo cookies, chocolate sauce, and chocolate chips ~ The one that is full with a drink But if you add these ingredients, the chocolate itself is actually delicious! The addition is a bit too sweet to drink later, but I feel a bit tired, but I think ants people will love this cup! !! !! (Original) Nice cozy place. Highly recommend to people who want to hangout with friends. Their hot chocolate is really nice! 這次點了一杯巧克力（全名忘記了～看菜單上加料的第二個選項的那個），裡面有巧克力餅乾球、棉花糖、鮮奶油、布朗尼、oreo餅乾兩片、巧克力醬、巧克力碎片～ 喝一杯就飽了的那種😂 不過如果加這些料，巧克力本身其實蠻好喝的！加料因為有點太甜喝到後來有點膩，但我想螞蟻人們應該會很愛這杯！！！

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