Via Gelato

1142 12th Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816, USA
4.43 （14）
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bandita
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This is a new special that they just came out with. They claim they had this many years ago and that it was a hit, but I can’t help but wonder if this really came about due to Down to Earth’s Mango Sticky Rice Smoothie having gone viral Even though I wasn’t crazy for that smoothie, I decided to give this a try, because it’s rare that they have a special that is vegan and also the pictures and description looked so enticing, with swirls of haupia (coconut) ice cream and chunks of sweetened coconut rice. It was nothing like that. It’s basically a mango sorbet with little pieces of the sticky rice and there was no prominent taste of coconut (or maybe there was a hint, but I forgot already, but in either case, nothing memorable, even though this was just yesterday). I was happy to share this small scoop with my friend. He had no comment about it either, so I think he felt the same way I did. It makes me wonder, all the other non-vegan specials that they come up with that look so enticing, are they really all dull in reality. At least with Down to Earth, the photo you see advertised is what you actually get. Not bad tasting, just your typical sorbet, but certainly not worth the price. I won’t even get this again on #nationalmangoday coming up on July 22. #mango #sorbet #mangostickyrice

Vegan Mango Sticky Rice Gelato
bandita
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Via Gelato sends me emails about their specials, and they’re always a tease because everything is so unique and decadent-looking, but never vegan. However, they do have a good variety of standard vegan options, so I still like this place. One such special was a Hojicha Gelato, and although it’s not vegan, I was intrigued to read up on what Hojicha is because I had never heard of that, and their photos looked so yummy. It’s a green tea (but the color is light brown/tan like a chocolate mocha), and they researched the best place in Japan to get it. On this visit, I went there to pick up a free gelato that they offered me. So when I saw Hojicha Latte on their menu and told that it can be made vegan with oat milk, this was my opportunity to give it a try. It’s a very unique flavor that I’ve never had before, so I can’t really compare it to anything. However, sometimes I imagine what certain things would taste like, and this is one of those instances where I feel that burnt wood would taste like this (even though I’ve never tasted wood before, let alone a burnt one, lol). The real flavor that really impressed me was the sweetener. They have different options, and I selected the black sugar syrup. It tastes like the good part of molasses, without the unpleasant aftertaste. I occasionally use molasses as a sweetener, but never a full substitute because I can only handle a little bit before it doesn’t taste good, but I can imagine this black sugar syrup as a complete sweetener. Overall, this wasn’t bad, and I finished it all by the time I got home, Usually when I don’t care for something, I save the rest of it to make smoothies, but that wasn’t necessary for this. That said though, I don’t think I would get this again. However, I’m really intrigued with making Hojicha flavored ice cream or smoothie because I can imagine a hint of this flavor tasting really good with something extra creamy, like maybe vanilla coconut.  Supposedly, Hojicha is very healthy, just as any other green tea, but not as healthy as Matcha, because of the extra processing. However, it also has much less caffeine, which I always appreciate, because it takes effort for me to get enough iron, which caffeine impedes the absorption, so in that aspect, this is better than Matcha.   #greentea #veganoahu #hojicha #hojichalatte #latte

Iced Hojicha Latte
bandita
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This is a take on traditional affogato, except the matcha replaces the coffee. I selected the Haupia (coconut) flavor, double scoop, which is only about $1 more and very worth it. When I just got a single scoop, it was like a tease; while eating it on my way back to the car, I had finished it before I left the parking lot, lol. But with this double scoop, it lasted me for about half an hour into my drive home. I was particularly feeling stressed this day, overwhelmed with all the things I need to get done, but somehow this treat made me feel more relaxed. I don’t know if it was because of the healthy benefits of Matcha or if it was just mental because of this indulgence.  The matcha “tea” itself was overpowering, but just like traditional espresso, it’s perfectly offset with the creamy gelato. This place is mostly non-vegan, but at least they offer some vegan variety that are very tasty and comparable to the dairy-versions, not like some ice cream shops that might only offer a vegan sorbetto and nothing else. Nonetheless, I still feel a little left out at this place as a vegan. They send me periodic emails about new temporary exciting flavors and concoctions that they’re offering, yet they’re never vegan. At least they give me ideas though on perhaps making my own one day.  #icecream #ditchdairy #veganoahu #matcha #affogato #gelato

Matcha-gato
bandita
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I got this for my friend for her birthday, and everyone was impressed. Not only is it beautiful, but also tastes delicious. It was so creamy and yummy and was a perfect way to complete a delicious vegan meal at Tane Vegan Izakaya (these two places are just a short drive from each other). I arrived first and spoke with the waitress to hide it in their freezer before dessert. And then I waited for my friend in the parking lot and acted like I just got there when she arrived. She was so surprised and happy when they brought this out with a candle. Not everything here is vegan, and sometimes I feel left out, because they’re always emailing me their new special flavor concoctions, which are rarely vegan, but they do have a good variety of options that are standard on the menu. It’s so easy to order ahead too, which is nice, because the only reliable parking lot near here is metered parking (I either pick a spot where someone else just left with a little time left, or I risk it and just pick up real quick). I actually ordered this cake online the night before my outing. There was even an option to pick up the same day. It comes with 2 toppings. I selected almonds and coconut shreds with this, and I paid a little extra for the coconut whipped cream, which I forgot to take a photo of. Actually, I didn’t want to cover the beautiful flower petals in my photo.  #gelato #icecream #icecreamcake #veganoahu #dessert #coconut #sweetpotato

Vegan Sweet Potato Haupia Gelato Cake
bandita
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This wasn’t nearly as good and mind-blowing as the previous Affogato I got here with just the Haupia gelato. The strawberry sorbet is good, but just not a tasty combination with espresso. The next time I decide to try a new affogato, I’ll stick to the sweeter and creamy options. I was hoping for ube this time, but they didn’t have a vegan option on this particular day. The options vary, but I think that Haupia is one of the regulars. #affogato #gelato #veganoahu

Affogato with Haupia Gelato and Strawberry Sorbet.
bandita
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This is one of my most addicting desserts ever that I’ve been craving lately, and one bite of this made me wonder why I’ve gone through so many years without an affogato, especially considering how easy it is to make. I think I’ll actually make me one today, with my instant roast coffee, since I don’t have espresso, and my homemade vegan vanilla ice cream that I already have. I’m sure it won’t be as good as Via Gelatos, but I’ll post an update on my instant coffee whether it solves my craving. I hope it does because not only is Via Gelato a long drive for me and I’m rarely in the area, but at about $9, this will need to be an occasional #splurge for me there. Plus, they have so many vegan ice cream flavors that I’d like to try out. They didn’t have vegan vanilla ice cream, so they recommended this Haupia 🍨. Coconut 🥥 and coffee ☕️? Yes please! Needless to say, I wasn’t disappointed. It was even better than what I was anticipating. Espresso is too strong for me, and this was no exception, but the smooth, rich creamy #meltinyourmouth ice cream immediately comes to the rescue and makes this molto #perfetto and #delizioso 😋. And the hot ☀️and cold ❄️ makes this a yin and yang ☯️ total blissful experience ☮️ . The oversized cup is a tease because even though I got this with two scoops, I could have devoured three times this portion in one sitting. My plan was to enjoy this on my 30 minute drive to my destination, but I ended up finishing the whole thing right before I exited the parking lot, lol.  The cup is paper based and looks #environmentallyfriendly. I’d throw this into my #compostbin, but it’s too cute. I think I’ll grow an herb 🪴 in it for my next community plant swap, and I’ll use the wooden spoon it came with to label it. #reusable #coffee #espresso #coconut #italian #dessert #icecream #decadent #creamy #highlyaddictive #summertreats

Affogato with Vegan Haupia Ice Cream
bandita
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I was hoping that this would be very similar to the strawberry shortcake gelato cake that I got for my friends birthday, with maybe little pieces of the cake mixed in with the Gelato. There isn’t, so I guess that the shortcake part is just supposed to be the flavor without the actual bits. This is the most expensive pint I’ve ever paid for ice cream, I justified my purchase with the fact that my ice creams normally last quite a while in my freezer and that this flavor is a special that’s ending this month. This is very good though, so I found myself having seconds every time I enjoyed this. It’s not even two weeks yet and I only have one small serving left. I got this with the roasted almonds, toasted coconut, and strawberry sauce, which is housemade with fresh strawberries and very good. I also added some of my own strawberries that I have, along with my own coco whip. They have a little section in their store where they sell some merchandise too, as shown in one of my photos.  Parking is a challenge, and I’ve been finding myself parking in places where I shouldn’t, but at least I’ve been placing my orders ahead of time, so pick up has been pretty quick and easy. This place isn’t entirely vegan, but there are a lot of options, including interesting flavors. I’m looking forward to trying some others someday, but it’s so pricey, that it will have to be a rare occasional splurge.  #strawberriesandcream #gelato #veganoahu #hawaii #dessert

Vegan strawberry shortcake gelato pint
bandita
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I got this for my friend’s bday party, and it was a hit. Bday girl put the dipped strawberries (brought by someone else) around the cake for presentation-purposes, so those are not vegan, but the ice-cream cake certainly is and it was so yummy! This was a custom order cake. Via Gelato isn’t mostly vegan, but they have so many vegan options, including interesting ones, that no vegan would ever feel being left out or having to settle for less here. The custom cakes include 2 toppings that you can choose. I selected strawberry sauce, which is made from fresh strawberries, and toasted almonds, and I paid a little extra for a third topping, toasted coconut. I also paid a little extra for the dark chocolate writing The only thing that I was a little disappointed in was that there was no decoration. All of the toppings, including the Coco whip, was placed in a little container, which I forgot to take a photo of. But the most important part, the taste, did not disappoint! This was so delicious that I just might treat myself one day to one of these to be able to enjoy a little slice for dessert or snack on a hot summer day sometime. If you check out their website, you’ll notice that some of the cakes are labeled vegan and some are not. But if you see one that interests you, and it’s not labeled as Vegan, email them! They just might be able to veganize it for you. That’s how I got this one. I was so bummed out when I saw that they had the strawberry shortcake gelato cake not labeled Vegan, knowing that my friend loves strawberries, the color pink, and that her bday is near Valentine’s Day, so out of desperation, I called them. The receptionist who answered, said that if I don’t see it online as Vegan, then they don’t have it available. So then I emailed them. Melissa has been replying to me and she is so helpful. I’m guessing that she’s the manager. She sent me a link where you can customize the cake, and showed me exactly what to select to make this strawberry gelato cake vegan. #strawberry #gelato #icecreamcake #hawaiivegan #dessert #ditchdairy #birthdaycake

Vegan Strawberries and Cream Shortcake Gelato

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