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The Gelato Fiasco
74 Maine St, Brunswick, ME 04011, United States
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Ja
Review №1

The gelato was very tasty And even the smallest serving was plentiful for an adult. Any serving size you can request more than one flavor. There is fun group sofa seating in the back with a shelf of board games to play with friends. Little pricey fun treat once in a while

Mo
Review №2

First time we ordered Wold Maine Blueberry crisp- best ever!!!! We also had Torched smore marshmallow, heavenly!!We fell in love with the Gelato that we had to go out of the way to come back on our way back home to PA! Second time we had Banana Boat (attached image) and Summer School- both delicious again!Dont think you could go wrong picking a flavor! Their website gives a great description of the flavors! We had great service both visits as well!

Hu
Review №3

Definitely try the blueberry crisp if you want to try something unique in the best ice cream place you can find in Maine according to Travel+Leisure, also nowadays you can try the flavors before ordering. Another awesome thing about this place is that they close at 11PM even on Sundays. So dont miss this spot.

Jo
Review №4

OMG...amazing gelato and wild yummy flavors! Super friendly staff and the Treat Cup is just the right size, even after a big meal.

Ch
Review №5

Amazing gelato, great coffee & friendly staff who offer exceptional customer service!! Everyone was willing to take the time to answer our questions (& even just to talk with us). The chocolate chip cookies are also delicious (just had mine for breakfast a day later)! Thanks to everyone at The Gelato Fiasco!!

Jo
Review №6

The employees are so friendly and helpful with explaining the flavors. You cant pick a bad flavor, theyre all so delicious! Love going here any chance I get. This location in particular has a great selection of outdoor seating.

Me
Review №7

To say the Gelato is delicious is an understatement. Made with fresh ingredients... the flavor bursts. Highly recommended.

Ma
Review №8

What more is there to say that hasnt already been said? This place is simply amazing. Loads of flavor options, and a few staple Vegan flavors, like Ripe Mango Sorbetto. Be sure to join the Red Spoons Club and rack up those reward points; they will add up quickly if you like to treat yourself.

Le
Review №9

Visiting from out of state and these flavors are so amazing! The hazelnut has to be my favorite but all of them were spectacular! 🧡

An
Review №10

So yummy. Husband and I went for a late night snack and this place did not disappoint. So many flavors to choose from. I love it.

Ka
Review №11

The best gelato ever! So creamy and flavorful not to mention the inside of the business is just beautiful. The staff was so friendly and helpful not to mention the product was phenomenal!DEF recommend 100%

Ba
Review №12

Amazing Gelato, some of the best wed ever had including from Italy. We tried their Blueberry Crisp, Banana Pudding, Toasted Smores, and Cant take my Pies Off of You.

Ha
Review №13

Excellent setup and the lines move very fast. My kids and wife love it here. Yet to try something I didnt love!

El
Review №14

What fun! The service was prompt, friendly, and inviting and the gelato was rich, creamy, and fantastic! Lots of flavor options. We came for the gelato and loved the flavors we tried, but were also incredibly impressed by the strawberry rhubarb sorbetto! The Maine Wild Blueberry Crisp gelato in a waffle cone is a classic and the affogato with Dark Chocolate Noir was a great combo and a fun twist.Definitely recommend and will return.

E
Review №15

This place is awesome. If you know anything at all about gelato, then you can appreciate the quality inherent in their products. Their creativity in coming up with new varieties and clever names for each is just great. Its a first class product with friendly staffers, whats not to love?

He
Review №16

I love the Gelato Fiasco. So many flavors to choose from. If you arent sure what to choose they have no problem with letting you try a flavor or ten. Stop on in for some great Gelato!!

An
Review №17

Delicious! Our group had Cookie Therapy (cookies and cream, with real Oreos. a classic.), Toasted Coconut, and Double Caramel & Cookies (caramel gelato with Oreos and caramel swirled in. Very sweet, but fantastic.) All were great choices.

La
Review №18

Recommended by helpful women at Goin Postal up the street. Thanks for the recommendation, we were not dissapointed. The gelato was scrumptious. Freshly made daily with quality ingredients. A must try for a refreshing treat while in Brunswick.

Ke
Review №19

Simply the best gelato and sorbet! I go out of my way to visit when I am anywhere near Mid-coast Maine.

Tr
Review №20

Great interesting flavors, creamy ice cream, friendly staff. Will surely come again!

Te
Review №21

Gelato Fiasco is the best! We had 3!!!! Flavors in one cup. The staff is awesome. My favorite combo is lemon, Mango, and sweet cream.

Be
Review №22

Gelato Fiasco has really gone down hill. Very disappointing experience. Unfriendly staff and forgettable gelato. My medium 2 scoop order didn’t even get to 3/4 full. Overpriced and underwhelming. Go down the road to Fielder’s Choice, you will get a much better product for far less cost!!

Da
Review №23

We were visiting from out of state and every flavor we ordered was delicious, especially the tosted coconut and the raspberry sorbet. The staff was also extremely friendly.

An
Review №24

The best sorbetto Kharis has ever had in her life (including Italy)! Huge variety of unique flavors of both gelato and sorbetto with accommodating service. Be sure to ask about the Red Spoon Society.

Sh
Review №25

We came from Kansas to visit family today. After dinner we were looking for a place that we could all get dessert. My daughter is lactose intolerant, but loves ice cream. It is hard for us to find something she can eat, let alone that has any variety. We were in awe of the variety, but the taste blew us away! I had the strawberry rhubarb and couldnt believe the amazing flavors! It was unanimous, we may come back to Maine just to get gelato!

Jo
Review №26

Incredibly delicious!!! Worth going out of your way for! It is just some of the best gelato or ice cream in the world. Even compares favorably to gelato in Italy. It is simply superb with some amazing, special flavors. Smores, Madagascar vanilla, fresh cream, chocolate, sweet rasghum, toasted coconut, and of course Maine blueberry crisp. Staff were also incredibly friendly and helpful!! Appreciate fitting in multiple flavors!

Ha
Review №27

Absolutely delicious gelato. Tried the marscapone pistachio caramel this time. You can order online for pickup to save a wait in line, although it wasnt a too long even on a hot Sunday summer afternoon.

Mi
Review №28

Great gelato, great coffee and exceptional service. Psw strawberry balsamic flavor… AMAZING

DK
Review №29

Best Gelato Ive ever tried😩

Ma
Review №30

Yummy. And friendlyLots of outdoor seating

Er
Review №31

Awesome gelato. Great flavor and friendly staff. Highly recommended.

St
Review №32

I dont know why Fiasco is in the business name, other than that it rhymes because the place is well run, even though the place was very busy on a cold Saturday night. I ordered the dark chocolate mint gelato. No cold headache! I could feel the tang of the chocolate in the back of my throat! Yummy! You are encouraged to stay by the board games stacked on a shelf. Old style of Monopoly available. Maybe Millennials Monopoly will be available one day. Friendly staff. Large selection. Coffee and cookies available. The business has been open for eleven years.

Ro
Review №33

A huge scoop of mint chocolate chunk gelato on a crunchy cone with friendly service—can’t beat that!

j
Review №34

Used to come here so often with my gf...shed make fun of me every time for getting vanilla and chocolate (aka fresh cream and dark chocolate noir) when there are so many other flavors...but idk haha theyre just soooo good lol

Je
Review №35

Not only was the gelato amazing, but the employees were too. The very friendly young man with blonde hair made all my dreams come true. He said I could have as many flavors as I wanted in my waffle cone. I picked three and let him pick the fourth, and he picked a superb flavor AND gave me extra crunchies for on top. Across five of us I tried 10 flavors and the one I didnt love was only because of my personal preference, but not because it wasnt actually good. I would marry the gelato man but my wife said she would challenge him to a duel. So instead Im writing this review in hopes that all of you can go meet him and have your dreams fulfilled too.

Br
Review №36

Really good gelato! A little on the expensive side but the guy who served our gelato was awesome, super kind, and funny!

Be
Review №37

The gelato fiasco has a fantastic product but its a little over the top when the 7-day average of Corona virus cases in Maine is 21 that I cant walk into their store and sit down.

Da
Review №38

Everything is super yummy. Go out of your way to get here.

Er
Review №39

Wow! So yummy!! What a treat. Amazing flavors and great staff!

Mo
Review №40

The best! there are not enough words to say how wonderful this place is!

Ni
Review №41

Recently relocated to Brunswick and finally got a chance to try this place out after passing it multiple times in historic downtown Brunswick. I took my kids for an after dinner dessert and not one of us were disappointed. You start off with great service and have the option to try as many flavors as you want before settling. Two of us went with the Smore Gelato they had on the menu that day and my daughter chose old fashioned chocolate. All 3 of us went with the mediums and we were lucky enough that they still had some of their homemade waffle cones. Medium is more than enough to satisfy that sweet tooth in my opinion. We cant wait to go back and try more flavors. Such a cute, clean place to go to for your sweet tooth needs.

Cr
Review №42

Oh my goodness this place serves the best gelato!! Super cool atmosphere along with great customer service and delicious gelato, is why of course I have to give them 5 stars. This gelato was so good it had me seriously considering moving here. Lol. But seriously they have a rewards card where you can earn free gelato. Umm I would probably gain like an easy hundred pounds from an incentive like this. They are a little pricey but a hint that I didn’t learn until after I went for seconds was they’ll put as many flavors as you want into a small. Which for me if I had known sooner I would have tested this by getting all of the flavors offered. I did try about 10 different kinds and all were spectacular. Which only made it harder on me when it came time to choose.

Ji
Review №43

Very perky staff will take your order quickly.

Am
Review №44

I love their gelato and sorbet. A must visit.

Wa
Review №45

Delicious Dairy free options available as well.

Ke
Review №46

Unbelievably great gelato. A must stop.

Jo
Review №47

The staff are always so kind and accommodating, great flavors with rotating special seasonal flavors

Ni
Review №48

So good. Maine Blueberry Crisp is phenomenal.

Al
Review №49

Never have been impressed. Your little blondie boy is always very curt and unfriendly.

He
Review №50

Great experience all around great staff refreshing on any day weather it’s hot out or cold tasty gelato

F.
Review №51

Awesome variety and super yummy.

Ca
Review №52

Customer service is great and so is the Gelato!

Mi
Review №53

THE HYPE IS REAL!! Definitely worth the try as the gelato is DELICIOUS and they have a huge variety of flavors. Try to go sooner in the day because they run out of flavors pretty fast. LOVE their special recycling bin for the red spoons and the cups.

Jo
Review №54

Amazing gelato with creative flavor choices.

An
Review №55

Fantastic gelato!

Jo
Review №56

Delicious dessert with a great variety of options!

Mi
Review №57

SO GOOD. Need I say more? This gelato was beyond delicious. We loved that we could pick how ever many flavors we wanted even for a size SMALL— Online ordering with curbside pick up was a breeze. We will definitely be back— if your looking for a frozen treat in the Bath or Brunswick area, THIS IS IT!

Ji
Review №58

Delicious. Want more now

Ma
Review №59

The wait was horribly long but its always so delicious

Li
Review №60

Recommend this great place!

Em
Review №61

Super friendly, patient with indecisive children, and delicious!

Da
Review №62

My go to is Dark Chocolate Noir with Strawberry Balsamic.

Me
Review №63

Great gelato!

Ka
Review №64

Excellent gelato and coffee! You can’t get gelato that tastes this good and fresh anywhere else! They use fresh ingredients and also make their own waffle cones.

Ch
Review №65

I have not been to the store, but I have purchased their gelato by the pint in my grocery store in Tennessee. The first pint I got was not smooth like gelato should be, so I contacted them via the website. They mailed me a coupon for a free pint. They said they made some improvements in their shipping procedures. The second pint was much better. I have since purchased a third pint of dark chocolate caramel sea-salt and it is exquisite. All three of the flavors come through so vividly. I have been a Talenti customer for quite a while, but I might start buying Gelato Fiasco more frequently. It is usually cheaper, and I appreciate that it is still as small locally-owned company, theyre not local to me. Talenti has been bought out by Unilever.

De
Review №66

Great! Just great!

Jo
Review №67

Have NEVER been disappointed here! So good.

Ja
Review №68

Best frozen treat in the area hands down

Im
Review №69

The Baskin Robbins 31 flavors of Gelato! This place has probably more than 31 flavors with each one meticulously created like a masterpiece work of art. Its not just a taste, its an experience! I remember trying Gelato for the first time at this store and had a Ratatouille moment. It transported me to a whole new dimension of cuisine experience that I didnt know existed. Ive since tried Gelato in many states and regions and keep coming back here. Like loosing your v-card youll never forget it. I compare every Gelato experience to this place and every other place has fallen short. The flavor selections are amazing and widespread. The staff are super friendly. The layout of the place is great with couches, tables, stools etc as well as outside seating. They have, happiness in a cup which is chocolate gelato turned into hot chocolate that will nock your socks off. The coffee is great. The prices are reasonable. Theyre meticulous about not mixing flavors in the display case but theyll gladly mix flavors for you in your cup. The waffle cones are awesome. If you dont know what flavor you want theyll gladly let you taste some flavors. They also have a loyalty rewards called the red spoon society. They even sell gelato at some major grocery stores at least as far south as Virginia. Trying this place is a must experience if youre visiting in the state.

Za
Review №70

Amazing flavors great staff.

ci
Review №71

Good gelato

Pa
Review №72

Everytime the kids want to go out to get a treat, they usually mean they want to go to gelato fiasco and get mint chocolate brownie gelato. I wont argue because that means I can get what ever looks good that day. The problem is they all look good. Let week it was double caramel Oreo... 👍🏽

Am
Review №73

Amazing gelato

Lu
Review №74

Let me tell you I was hot and cranky all day. I was starving, but nothing seemed appetizing. So, I knew I needed something really tasty to want to actually eat it. Ripe mango sorbetto made everything right with the world for a few minutes.

Ch
Review №75

Tried mango, toasted coconut, blueberry crisp, and tiramisu this time and they are all delicious. When you think of how you’d want these flavors to taste, that’s how this place does them. They have all kinds of others to choose from. The gelatos are so sweet, cold, and yummy. Open late, nice comfortable atmosphere, even when it’s busy, it’s still a nice place. People are pleasant, prices are great. We love this place. Never been to the other location down the way in Portland but it exists. 10/10 would recommend.

Na
Review №76

The best advertisement an empty dish. Gone and enjoyed.

Va
Review №77

Delicious gelato, wonderful espresso drinks, amazing variety of flavors. The prices seem competitive but worth it! Its a popular local hang out. On the weekends its often crowded and theres a risk of no place to sit.

Ku
Review №78

Sweet on every level!

En
Review №79

I always love the chill atmosphere in Gelato Fiasco, and their repertoire of flavors is impressive. If your looking for something seasonal or a touch of Maine charm, this place has you covered. Also a great place to grab a coffee for cramming before a test.

Ke
Review №80

My favorite place to go! The staff is always great and willing to let you try whatever you want and be very helpful and friendly. They know what flavors are gluten free. If you ask whats in it theyll be able to describe every candy piece or fruit flavor in great detail. They always have creative and unique flavors that leave me coming back for more! However they dont change all of their flavors so if you have a few that are dear to your heart you can always chow down!

Ga
Review №81

I LOVE this place. It is my familys treat spot of choice! Our go-to place after a good report card. The flavors are simply amazing. Always capturing the fundamental essence of what theyre going for. Turkish Coffee was my personal fave.the employees are always eager to help and super-pleasant, even when busy. Cheek out the red spoon club... makes it even sweeter! Oh! Dont forget the coffee! I love the coffee. Cant wait to come back!

Da
Review №82

Delicious, unique ice cream flavors and great coffee and chai. I go here weekly!

Ro
Review №83

Delicious as always and very friendly staff!

Ba
Review №84

Everyone is friendly and quick to serve you or give you samples. Portions are generous. You can get more than one flavor in one dish and every flavor Ive tried is delicious. Atmosphere is nice and facilities are always clean. Open late, which is a huge plus.

Mi
Review №85

Fantabulous

fd
Review №86

Fast Friendly Service!

Em
Review №87

Staff were super friendly and helpful. Lots and lots of flavors! I love that you can get any size and get multiple flavors which is fun. I definitely would recommend this place to anyone!

An
Review №88

The gelato was amazing. I was expecting artificial flavors but I got true maine flavors. The maine raspberry truffle was tangy, and the truffle complements the tangy taste of raspberry very well. I would recommend here to anyone who likes gelato.

Kh
Review №89

The ice cream is so good esp the mango, hazelnut and salted caramel 😋

Ki
Review №90

If you are visiting Brunswick this is a must stop. Gelato Fiasco has customer service which far exceeds anywhere Ive ever patronized. You want to try 20 flavors before ordering, no problem. Theyll do it with a smile. You want 10 flavors in your treat size cup, theyll do it with pleasure. They are knowledgeable about every flavor. The gelato selection is far and wide and is the best Ive tried. The flavors are right on with their names. The environment is relaxing with tables, stools and some comfortable chairs and sofas. They have games if you want to sit and relax. Dont forget to have a cup of coffee, its pour over and its a great cup of Joe!

Jo
Review №91

I’m in Maine on business and decided to stop in on a whim for a snack. The flavors were authentic Italian and their customer service was superior to any I’ve experience in the past. The young woman who served me (Courtney) was pleasant, attentive, knowledgeable and incredibly kind. So often when you go to a place like this you expect to be treated like just another customer, but she made me feel truly welcome and genuinely interested in making sure I’d have a good experience. If my travels ever bring me back to Maine, I’ll definitely make another stop in to Gelato Fiasco!

Ga
Review №92

This is one of the best places to go in Brunswick. The gelato is great and there are many amazing flavors. The people are very nice and you can have an account that will earn you free thing like gelato and clothing.

C
Review №93

Wonderful selection and great service. The seating area can sometimes get busy but the entire place feels trendy and warm. You will notice local artists have items on display as well. A great place to stop for dessert and wind down. So happy we have this little cafe in Brunswick.

An
Review №94

All the other shops around were closed. This place was teaming with activity. People of all ages. Service was fast but not pressured. The only problem I had was deciding which flavor to try!

Mi
Review №95

Great. Staff super friendly. You can try all the flavors. Not many traditional flavors. Truly each flavor consists of several ingredients. And you can create fiasco by mixing as many flavors as you want. Everything I tried was great.

Is
Review №96

Love this place! I can try any flavors I want! I get the SMALLEST size and they put so much gelato in it I still cant finish my bowl! AND YOU CAN MIX FLAVORS. My favorite is their raspberry (trifle?) And ANY of their chocolate flavors together!

A
Review №97

Quite a treat.... Unbelievable flavor pairings... Not cheap, but sincerely worth the price of admission. I have been to many Gelato/ice cream/ frozen yogurt retailers in the US, but this joint surpasses all ... Check it out... you will not be disappointed if you are a looking for taste, texture, flavor and orgasmic pleasure...Enjoy....

Mi
Review №98

A whole lot O Gelato! Flavors all so delicious youll have a hard time to order while you settle on what to buy and sample every last one if you wish. On par with Bostons North End Gelato. Highly recommended.

An
Review №99

I love this place. The Gelato is over the top. The owners have gone to great lengths to make the best Gelato. The staff is fabulous. So friendly and helpful. There are so many flavors to choose from. Give them some basic favs and theyll point you in the right direction.

Kr
Review №100

This is a great little gelato and coffee shop in Brunswick, convenient for walking to the local sites. Coffee was very reasonably priced, and was fresh and tasty on our visit; we had the coffee of the day. Many different creative flavors of gelato were on offer, such as the Maine blueberry, cookies and cream that I had. However, I docked one star because all of the flavors we had (five different) were far too sweet - as in, I could literally feel my teeth tingling from the sugar content.

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  • Address:74 Maine St, Brunswick, ME 04011, United States
  • Site:http://gelatofiasco.com/
  • Phone:+1 207-607-4262
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Ice cream shop
  • Dessert shop
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–9PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–9PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–9PM
  • Thursday:11AM–10PM
  • Friday:11AM–10PM
  • Saturday:11AM–9PM
  • Sunday:11AM–9PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Highlights
  • Great dessert:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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