The Gelateria Coffee Company

Not as creamy as traditional gelato, but still pretty tasty. I got the PB Crunch (which was good) and the stratiatella. I think the stratiatella was made with oat milk which I didn’t realize until after I ordered which it why it wasn’t as creamy as gelato I’ve had in Italy and elsewhere. It was fine but tasted like ice cream, not gelato. A medium was about $7.

The Gelateria proved to be a bit of a pleasant surprise to me when I moved to the neighborhood. Read the other reviews for talk about ambiance or coffee or pastries or whatever. I'm here to talk sandwiches. I'm an insufferable sandwich snob and was pretty taken aback when someone in the industry told me that this place right down the road from me had the best breakfast sandwich in STL. Then someone else told me their lunch sandwiches were just as good. Sidebar: Can I can make a plea to this local treasure? Tell people you sell sandwiches! Yes, I know you post them on your Instagram sometimes, but your website says literally *nothing* about sandwiches. Let the entire internet know! Anyway, it's true, the breakfast sandwich is legitimately very good. I'm not sure I'd go literal best in the city, but worth your time and money for sure. Add bacon and spinach. The lunch sandwiches I actually like even more -- they're served on an excellent crusty focaccia and manage to be interesting while also being simple and elegant. For example, the roast beef combines medium-rare roast beef, two sauces (salsas rossa and verde), and arugala -- that's it. Really, really good without needing gimmicks. The menu seems to shift periodically and, again, you can't check their sandwich menu online, so you'll just need to read the board when you walk in. Lots of non-meat options. Some sandwich caveats: They come out a bit slow, which is fine, but makes dropping in for a quick takeaway sandwich a 10-20 minute errand depending on the line. (No online ordering, unfortunately.) They're also not budget sammies -- the lunch offerings are $13+tax, plus a couple bucks if you want chips. I think they're worth it, but if you're hunting for a utilitarian and cost-efficient sandwich, you are barking up the wrong tree. Overall, a worthy addition to my list of my very favorite sandwich places in town. Worth a trip, especially if you have the time to sit inside with your meal and enjoy the slow-paced coffee shop vibes.

Absolutely fantastic coffee shop, my favorite in the local area. Gelato options are varied, but not so many that it's hard to choose. While the coffee is great, the staff there are impeccable. I've really enjoyed talking to them while they do their craft. I would not stop if I was in a major rush as they can get pretty backed up, but if I'm in the area I try to make time. The affogato is particularly worth it!

Under new ownership since 2022. The house-roasted espresso was fantastic as an affogato (poured over gingerbread gelato), and I'm very picky about coffee. They have some single origin pour overs that I haven't tried. They also serve a few simple cocktails. The vermouth and soda was great. Relaxed atmosphere with moderate volume bluesy music and lots of space, including upstairs. It's warm even on cold days.