After studying abroad in Italy, the word “gelato” triggers emotions and memories. It is hard to beat that — perhaps even impossible.
However, FRÍO Gelato offers fierce competition. Despite being very picky about dulce de leche and only sometimes finding an interest in any flavors ending in “berry,” my go-to’s from FRÍO are their selection of dulce de leche flavors, and my all-time favorite, their blackberry and chocolate chip. FRÍO‘s flavors are the right amount of sweet, and it would be impossible to confuse their artful gelato for an average ice cream scoop on any given day.
I normally opt for a cake cone or a cup, but I proudly call their freshly made waffle cone an exception. My parents, avid waffle cone fans, approve as well.
If you aren’t convinced to try FRÍO yet, its convenient Chicago Avenue location, flavors and cones will prove you should. Offering a nice walk from campus when the weather is not colder than the gelato and proximity to various dinner options to precede your delicious dessert, it is also a great spot for dates.
If these factors nor FRÍO Gelato’s Best of Evanston title wins this year win you over, I recommend a scoop of dulce de leche — or a refreshing sorbet if you have dietary restrictions — as a cure for anti-gelato sentiments.
FRÍO Gelato may be Argentinian rather than Italian, but it still offers a taste close to authentic Italian gelato while featuring the dulce de leche flavor I enjoy from having grown up eating alfajores.
