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Scoops on S. Grand

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Image courtesy of Gelateria Del Leone
Image courtesy of Gelateria Del Leone
Image courtesy of Gelateria Del Leone

While St. Louis is certainly famous for Ted Drewes custard, there is another ice cream jewel to try, Gelateria Del Leone, an Italian dessert cafe located just blocks away from the SLU Medical Campus on South Grand Blvd.
The 6-year-old gelateria makes their Italian ice cream in-house, getting their dairy from Chester Dairy Company right across the river in Illinois. If you’ve never had the chance to try it, gelato is actually denser and less fatty than normal ice cream. The lower fat content is achieved because less cream is required in the slow-churned production process. Yet another perk is that the flavors are seasonal and doors are open year-round!
One loyal customer told me, “It’s like having gelato in Milan.” So, that’s good to know. Something else that’s good to know is that if you don’t get enough gelato while you are there, you can also buy in pints and quarts and take it home.
Aside from gelato, they have fabulous house-roasted coffee and a range of espresso drinks from classic cappuccinos to their own interesting house specials, like their Mocha Caramella and Butterscotch Latte.
Another great thing about Gelateria Del Leone is that it’s an awesome place to study. The first floor is filled with seating, both coaches and tables, while the upstairs has three furnished rooms that can be reserved for free. If you prefer to study or chat outside, there is a huge patio in the back as well as a couple of tables out front. And, very importantly, there is a good wifi connection – both inside and out.
Booking the study rooms is very easy. You can call ahead for a party of four or more and there is no charge or minimum spending limit. Each room is very spacious are open everyday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
In addition to great coffee and gelato, there is a menu filled with delicious Italian food. The menu contains a list of calzones, flatbreads, paninis and, of course, soups and salads. They also have quick pastries like lemon bars and snacks like spinach “parmachoke” dip. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. making Gelateria Del Leone a great place for long hours of exam preparation or even a quick gelato break from exam studying.

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