Updated review: I ventured out here on a Friday evening, knowing it will start getting crowded.
This time, they opened up the entire trailer.
There were so many Popsicle flavors to chose from...I asked the girls behind the counter for their suggestions. I ended up selecting the tiramisu popsicle, dipped in chocolate and topped with white chocolate pearls, coconut butterscotch and hazelnuts with a chocolate drizzle. That's almost a mouthful! I appreciate that they let us choose up to 3 toppings, which is a generous amount of toppings. They took such care with putting it together, it was picture perfect.
There are chairs and table in front and around the shop, as well as behind. There is plenty of parking in the garages as well as a smaller nearby parking lot
Original review from 3 years ago: I'm glad there is a "gelato" place in this city. This place is definitely happening on Friday nights, but a little slow in the weekday daytime.
I went on a Thursday afternoon and Friday night. Thursday...the gelato trailer wasn't fully stocked, apparently they dont deliver and stock up before opening time. Friday night...they were fully stocked. Being that it was busy on a Friday night with a long line, I'm surprised they didn't allow customers to easy leave through the door at the register, instead walk closely by other customers in line with our food to go out the only door with a handle available.
I'm a little surprised not all staff members wear masks when handling the food during the pandemic.
Unfortunately, it's more like freezer burned ice cream consistency than gelato....for the scoops and the bars. I would return if I'm in the area since this is one of few dessert spots in One Loudoun. The toppings are fun for the bars and they have an AMAZING variety...maybe that's what makes me come back!
All the ice cream...er, gelato...is definitely expensive and they charge 0.75 for 3 toppings and about 1.50 for...
Read moreFantasticks is back for the summertime, and I’m so here for it! The best part? You get to create your own unique popsicle by choosing your flavors, dips, and toppings—it’s like a little popsicle adventure every time. The staff is super nice, and the process is quick and easy, perfect for a hot day treat.
Heads up though: it is a bit on the pricey side, so definitely make it a special treat rather than an everyday snack. Also, being summer means these popsicles melt fast, so you’ve got to eat them ASAP! But honestly, that just makes it more fun and a little nostalgic, racing against the clock to enjoy every last drop.
If you’re looking for a creative, refreshing indulgence and don’t mind the price or the melt factor, Fantasticks is totally worth it. Can’t wait to try new combos all...
Read moreI stopped by to get a treat for my daughter a full 20 minutes before closing. The girl working the booth had an attitude from the moment I stepped up. I told her which gelato flavors, which dip, and then asked to start picking the toppings (which is kind of the whole gimmick of this place to begin with) and she said “I can’t do toppings. I already put away the spoons.” Uh, so get them back out? If she wasn’t going to serve me the entire item I was purchasing she should have said so at the beginning. I would understand if I had walked up within 5 minutes of closing, but I was there with plenty of time to make my order and then probably another 10 orders after that. This pace will continue to go downhill with customer...
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