La Coppa Gelato Café, Madison

During a visit to a gelato café in Darmstadt, Germany, the proprietors of La Coppa met two second-generation gelato masters, Italians Alfredo and Maurizio, who dreamed of bringing distinctive gelato to American shores. This dream was fulfilled through La Coppa Artisan Gelato, where dessert artisans craft more than 40 of Alfredo and Maurizio’s sweet, silky creations. They make each batch of creamy gelato and fat-free sorbet onsite using fresh fruits, all-natural ingredients, and original recipes. These artisans top their artistic dessert creations—such as the gelato spaghetti—with snickers bars, ladyfingers, tiramisu, and made-to-order waffles. To keep their guests full and energized, friendly staff members craft cappuccinos and lattes from their own custom blend of locally roasted coffee beans. Customers who can't decide between caffeine and frozen treats can combine both with latte infusions or affogato. Latte infusions steam milk and gelato together to create a unique flavor and texture, while hot espresso tops gelato in affogato drinks.