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Gelato Paradiso
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Bakeries
952 Avocado Ave
Newport Beach,
California 92660
(949) 640-9256
It's a special treat to be able to get ice cream from Gelato Paradiso. I think I stumbled on this...
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It's a special treat to be able to get ice cream from Gelato Paradiso. I think I stumbled on this place through my husband (who works in the area) and every time I'm in the area I make it a point to stop by and pamper myself with their delicate, flavorful dessert. You can mix & match flavors (3-4 in a cup) and they allow you to sample flavors in order to help you choose between selection of ice creams and sorbets. A small cup always satisfies my palette perfectly, but maybe that's because I'm worried about having "too much of a good thing". Make this place a part of your night out!
As a note, this location offers extremely limited seating. Most customers linger outdoors when the weather's nice (that's why we love Southern California!).
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Peet's Coffee & Tea
Category:
Coffee Shops
894 Avocado Ave
Newport Beach,
California 92660
(949) 640-6377
The coffee served at Peet's is quite simply my favorite, so my review may be slightly biased in...
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The coffee served at Peet's is quite simply my favorite, so my review may be slightly biased in that respect. It's dark, rich, complex coffee--definitely not for those who seek the mild blends that they offer at Starbucks. Also, there are always free samples available: teas, organic coffee, pastries, candies, etc.
The small size of this particular Peet's is made up for by the tables and benches located just outside. On a sunny day, you can sit at one of the shaded tables with a cup of coffee and a friend and enjoy watching all the ritzy Newport types saunter about. A lot of people like to bring their dogs here, so sometimes there's some exciting canine interaction. There is also a nice water fountain that, at certain times of the year, is inhabited by a beautiful mallard duck.
The only bad things I can think of are that it can definitely get crowded here, especially in the mornings; and since this Peet's is not that big to begin with, it becomes a madhouse once the line grows longer than 5 people. Also, the pastries are noticeably more expensive than other Peet's I've been to, but such price hikes are characteristic of Newport Beach.
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Donut Star
Category:
Bakeries
4535 W Coast Hwy
Newport Beach,
California 92663
(949) 631-5102
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