Dojo Gelato

CityBeat's guide to Cincinnati hot chocolate makes Dojo Gelato its Italian entry: a drinking chocolate made from melted chocolate and what the counter staff called Italian secrets, kept constantly churning in a heated glass contraption at the Findlay Market shop. The result reads thick and strong, like a melted chocolate bar, with a pudding-like texture the write-up says warrants a spoon rather than a straw. Order it topped with whipped cream, which CityBeat calls absurdly delicious against the chocolate's sweetness, and expect dessert rather than a quick cup to go.

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Dojo makes gelato and sorbet in compact batches at Findlay Market, rotating flavors alongside dependable chocolate and vanilla options. Cincinnati Magazine's local shop guide notes the dense texture and broad flavor range. The Elder Street counter is easy to fold into a market visit, with cups, cones, and affogato available near the market house.

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