Frost Gelato

Modern chain serving classic & inventive flavors of handcrafted gelato & sorbet, plus coffee drinks.

About Frost Gelato

Frost Gelato is a Tucson gelato shoppe serving handcrafted gelato, sorbet, and coffee drinks. The business describes its offerings as authentic Italian gelato and sorbet, with both classic and inventive flavors. Its menu also includes cakes and coffee drinks, giving the shop a range of options beyond a single scoop or cup. Frost Gelato presents itself as a modern chain with locations in Tucson, bringing a style of frozen dessert associated with Italian gelaterias to the local community.

The story of Frost Gelato began during a hot summer day in Rome. While traveling, the founders were searching for something cold and found a gelateria, where they tasted gelato for the first time. The experience led them to seek out gelato in towns across Italy, returning to gelaterias during their travels and developing a lasting interest in the cool, creamy dessert. After coming back to the United States, they tried American ice cream but found that it did not satisfy their desire for the flavor and texture they had experienced in Italy.

That search eventually led the founders to companies supplying ingredients for gelato. They located a company that imported ingredients directly from Italy, then toured its facility and enrolled in its Gelato University. After studying the process and making their first batch, they felt the result brought them back to Italy. They spent three days making and creating authentic Italian gelato before deciding to share what they had learned. Months of planning followed, along with the importation of equipment and products from Italy.

Frost Gelato says its gelato and sorbet are made fresh daily. The menu includes gelato and sorbet flavors, cakes, coffee drinks, and nutritional information, along with a flavor picker to help guests explore the available selections. The shop also features Frost Bites, described as gelato dipped in chocolate. Seasonal offerings are part of the presentation as well, including listed flavors of the month. These choices reflect the business's focus on both traditional gelato and more inventive ways to serve it.

For Tucson residents and visitors, Frost Gelato offers a local way to experience the Italian-style dessert that inspired the business. Guests can visit a Frost location to sample gelato or sorbet, choose from the broader menu, or look into cakes, catering, and gift cards. The business's own story centers on bringing authentic Italian gelatos and sorbets to the Tucson community, making the shop a place where its founders' travels, training, and interest in gelato come together.