Hazelnut, Tiramisu, Mango, Raspberry…YUM!!!  A small cup of rich Gelato can frequently satisfy the palate better than a pint of ice cream.  Tonight we stopped in at Gelato’s (512-371-9858, 9070 Research Blvd # 303, Austin, TX 78758).  Gelato’s is in the strip center on the southwest corner of Burnet and 183 (same center as Trudy’s and Benihana).  Despite the address it faces Burnet.  They actually stay open till 11:00 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 p.m. on weeknights. 

Friendly service, average decor (although I really liked some of the paintings and photos on the wall).  They had Go, Checkers and Chess sets scattered about–we ended up playing chess for over an hour.

Besides a variety of gelato flavors they serve coffees of various sorts (went for just a plain decaf tonight), sandwiches and bagles.  Decent gelato, good coffee, friendly service–if you’re in the neighborhood it’s worth a drop-in.