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08/31/2026
🐶 Once again, we missed a date… A few days ago, August 26, was both National and International Dog Day. It began in the United States back in 2004 and then grew into a worldwide celebration.
🌎 It celebrates all dogs, regardless of breed or background, promotes adoption from shelters and rescue centers, and raises awareness about the conditions of stray and abandoned dogs around the world.
🦊 We always want to thank you so much for all the love you guys have shown to Chimi first, and to Chori and Mila now. We knew they would become a very important part of our lives; what we didn’t expect was for them to become part of the gelato store too.
😂 Believe it or not, we actually get phone calls asking whether the corgis are in on a certain day.
🧪 And you can usually find them working hard Monday through Friday. As you can see in the picture, they now have their own private office, where they come up with new gelato ideas. So every time you ask us how we came up with a certain flavor, well… now you know who’s really in charge of our R&D.
🐾 Happy (belated) International Dog Day!
08/29/2026
🧊 There’s one phrase we’ve heard a lot over the years: “I don’t like sorbets because they’re icy.”
😅 It’s funny how, sometimes, we almost had to insist that a customer give our sorbets a try. They were so convinced they’d be icy that they’d already made up their mind before tasting them.
🤯 And then… they’d take a bite.
🍉 This is one of our seasonal summer sorbets: Watermelon.
🌷 Looks pretty creamy, doesn’t it? Almost like a little flower on the spoon!
08/15/2026
🤤 There is only one thing better than tiramisù. Yes, it’s exactly what you’re thinking: tiramisù gelato!
🧑🏻🍳 Creamy mascarpone, coffee soaked homemade gluten-free ladyfingers, egg yolks and cocoa powder. Same ingredients, different shape.
07/18/2026
⚽️ The football World Cup is coming to an end, and so is our World Cup Gelato Flavors Series, dedicated to the four teams that qualified for the tournament for the very first time in history.
🇨🇻 This is our fourth and final stop, and it’s the country that probably surprised the whole world because even the two teams playing tomorrow’s final couldn’t beat this little nation during regular time: Spain was held to a 0-0 draw, while Argentina needed extra time to edge out a thrilling 3-2 victory. We’re talking about Cape Verde!
🌍 Cape Verde is a 10-island volcanic archipelago off the West African coast, and thanks to its tropical climate, it’s home to a wide variety of fresh tropical fruits. We chose papaya for two reasons: first, we’ve never made a papaya sorbet before; second, Cape Verde is home to a traditional papaya preserve called Doce de Papaia, which became the inspiration for this flavor.
🧑🏻🍳 We begin by gently infusing the sorbet base with cinnamon. Alongside regular cane sugar, we use a touch of demerara sugar, whose subtle molasses notes add warmth and complement the tropical character of the original dessert. Finally, we add fresh lime juice and zest, along with plenty of ripe papaya.
🏝️ The final result is smooth and refreshing, with sweet tropical papaya, vibrant citrus notes, and a gentle cinnamon finish.
07/13/2026
🦊 This definitely took us longer than we expected, but we’re happy to finally share the results of the Chimi Memorial Fundraiser.
💵 We have to admit that it went far beyond our expectations. Thanks to your generosity, we collected $765 in credit card donations and $213 in cash. With our $250 matching contribution, the total came to $1,228.
🙏🏻 Thank you all so much. We truly can’t express how grateful we are for your kindness and support.
🐶 As promised, all the funds have already been divided among several rescue organizations and independent rescuers who continue helping animals in need, in memory of Chimi. Over the next few days we’ll share more details about each donation.
🎁 We originally planned to have two winners, but thanks to your incredible generosity, we decided to add a third prize:
🥇 6-pack gelato flight
🥈 4-pack gelato flight
🥉 2-pack gelato flight
😅 Today we’d like to announce the winners of our sweepstakes because we’re already terribly late with the drawing.
👶🏻 Serena did a pretty good job picking the winners and, as you’ll see, Chori, and especially Mila, decided they wanted to be part of the video too.
🎉 Congratulations to all the winners!
😂 And to everyone who didn’t win... you can blame Serena.
07/11/2026
⚽️ Third stop in our World Cup Gelato Flavors Series!
🇯🇴 We began in Central Asia with Uzbekistan, then traveled to Curaçao in the Caribbean, and now we’re heading back to Asia, this time to the Middle East, with Jordan, home to the world-famous ancient city of Petra.
🌴 Our newest flavor is Jordan Date, inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Jordan and named after one of the country’s most treasured ingredients: the date.
🧑🏻🍳 Made with homemade date paste and pieces of dates, this vegan gelato celebrates the fruit’s naturally rich notes of caramel and dried fruit.
🍪 To finish, we add a Ma’amoul-inspired crumble (a traditional Middle Eastern cookie) with a delicate hint of cardamom and fresh orange zest, bringing warmth, texture, and a subtle aromatic finish to every scoop.
06/27/2026
⚽ Second stop in our World Cup Gelato Flavors Series!
🇨🇼 After Uzbekistan, this time we’re taking you to Curaçao, a Dutch Caribbean island located just north of Venezuela.
👕 This flavor is 100% football-inspired because it recreates Curaçao’s away jersey (swipe to the second picture). The jersey itself is inspired by the colorful buildings that brighten the historic districts of Willemstad, the island’s capital, therefore we decided to call this flavor Colors of Curaçao.
🏝️ The ingredients had to feel tropical, something that made sense for a Caribbean-inspired flavor, but we also wanted to recreate the jersey’s vibrant colors because the visual aspect was just as important as the taste.
🍌 After several experiments, we found the right balance of banana and mango, creating a soft pastel yellow base. Banana is the star of the flavor, while mango enhances the color and adds an extra tropical note.
🎨 Then came the jersey’s three distinctive, colorful stripes: dragon fruit for the bold pink, passion fruit for the bright orange, and a light-blue coconut sauce naturally colored with blue spirulina. We couldn’t perfectly recreate the jersey’s turquoise, but the light blue reminded us of the Caribbean Sea, and somehow felt even more fitting.
06/23/2026
🌈 Today marks exactly one year since Chimi left us.
💕 Of course we have countless pictures of her, but we chose this one because it’s probably our favorite ever. We simply love how happy and adorable she looks.
🫤 We don’t think there is a way to express how much we miss her, and it’s also difficult to explain how a little chubby dog with short legs changed so many things in our lives without ever saying a single word.
🙂 But her impact goes beyond that.
🐶 Because of Chimi, we later adopted Chori and, after she passed, Mila. We’ve also been making donations to animal rescues in her name to help keep her memory alive. So even though she is no longer physically with us, she’s still helping other animals in need.
🎁 This year, to properly honor her memory, we wanted to make a bigger donation. If you’ve recently visited the store, you’ve probably noticed that we’ve been raising funds through our Chimi Memorial Fundraiser and, to thank our friends and customers for their support, we’re also hosting a sweepstakes.
🗓️ You can participate (and donate) until the end of the month.
👶🏻 On July 1st, Serena will draw the winners.
🥇 Grand Prize: 6-Pack Gelato Flight.
🥈 Second Prize: 4-Pack Gelato Flight.
💚 We will also match donations up to $250.
🙏🏻 Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who has already donated and to everyone who chooses to participate over the next few days.
🥹 We miss Chimi every single day, but being able to do something positive in her memory makes this time of year a little easier.
06/20/2026
⚽️ Since the World Cup began, we’ve been working on a series of recipes inspired by the four countries making their World Cup debut.
🗓️ For the next month, our goal (pun intended) is to release a special World Cup flavor every weekend.
🇺🇿 The first flavor in our World Cup Gelato Series takes you to Uzbekistan. Inspired by the ancient trade routes that connected Central Asia with the rest of the world, we named it Silk Road Apricot.
🍑 Uzbekistan is famous for its dried apricots, which have been preserved and enjoyed throughout the region for centuries. That’s why we chose dried apricots rather than fresh ones for this recipe.
🍯 The gelato base features a delicate touch of honey that reveals itself gently on the finish. We then add roasted almonds, bringing a warm, subtle nuttiness that pairs naturally with the rich apricot flavor.
🥛 While all of our fruit flavors are typically sorbets, this time we made an exception. We incorporated milk to reflect the strong dairy traditions of Central Asia, where milk-based foods and drinks have long been a fundamental part of everyday cuisine.
✈️ Silk Road Apricot is already available in store. Stay tuned as we continue our journey through the World Cup’s newest nations, one scoop at a time.
06/14/2026
🌰 A couple of weeks ago we introduced a new flavor, Nocciolato: think of it as a deconstructed Gianduia because hazelnut and chocolate are not mixed together. Well, they are together but separated. Makes sense, doesn’t it?
🧑🏻🍳 But that’s not all: to make it even yummier we added chocolate shavings to the hazelnut gelato and roasted hazelnut pieces to the chocolate gelato. Double crunch!
🤩 It’s now available again!
🌱 This flavor is completely vegan and it’s made using Piedmont hazelnuts and French dark chocolate. Two of our finest ingredients combined together.
Address
8318 W 3rd Street
Los Angeles, CA
90048
Option 1 (Public Transport): To get to W 3rd Street in Los Angeles, you can take the Metro Bus 16/17/316 or Rapid 780 and get off at the La Cienega Blvd/Wilshire Blvd stop. From there, it is a short walk to W 3rd Street where you will find the ice cream shop and coffee shop as well as the ice cream parlor and gelato shop.
Option 2 (Driving/Parking): If you are driving to W 3rd Street in Los Angeles, there are several parking options available including street parking and paid parking lots in the vicinity. The closest freeway exit is the Wilshire Blvd exit on I-10W. Once on W 3rd Street, look out for the ice cream shop and coffee shop as well as the ice cream parlor and gelato shop which are located nearby.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
2:30pm - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
2:30pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
2:30pm - 9pm |
| Thursday |
2:30pm - 9pm |
| Friday |
2:30pm - 10pm |
| Saturday |
12:30pm - 10pm |
| Sunday |
12:30pm - 9pm |
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Ecco un poco is a gelateria, coffee shop, ice cream parlor, and gelato shop located on W 3rd Street in Los Angeles. They offer natural Italian gelato made fresh daily in small batches that are 100% gluten-free and vegan-friendly. Ecco un poco has been catering to several different events such as weddings, birthday parties, baby showers, and corporate events. People love eating their gelato and keep coming back for doubles or even more.
Their recent creation of a gelato flavor inspired by Torta degli Sposi (wedding cake) and almond confetti (Jordan almonds) is a must-try. The almond confetti symbolizes the bitterness of life and sweetness of love at Italian weddings. Ecco un poco used almonds in five different ways to follow the tradition: natural extract in the base, cake made with almond flour soaked in almond syrup, marzipan, and toasted almonds on top. The gelato base is creamy and delicate which makes it perfect for any occasion.
Overall, ecco un poco is an excellent place to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings with their delicious natural Italian gelato that is gluten-free and vegan-friendly. Their unique flavors inspired by traditions make them stand out from other ice cream shops in Los Angeles.
