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Villaggio Colafrancesco

★★★★☆ 4.0/5 (49 reviews)
3600 Cedar Ln, Birmingham, AL 35242 (205) 593-4221 Website
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Reviews (49)

Danielle G.
Danielle G.
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Great atmosphere, clean beautiful grounds and the Gelato was sooo good!! We got to meet the owner and she was very friendly and kind. Take note-they do enforce the dress code. I want to come back and buy some of the organic meats or in the evening when the lights are on in the wooded area with picnic tables. Looks like a great spot for a date.

Craig Winn
Craig Winn
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Wow. What an interesting experience. Coffee, gelato, sandwiches, antipasto. Wonderful little sitting areas both inside and outside. They have frozen cuts of heritage Myers available as well. Highly recommend a stop. I recommend the pistachio gelato. Just get the 6oz it is enough for two people.

Kameron Jett
Kameron Jett
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Fantastic experience. Gelato, staff and coffee were great. Just look up the dress code before you go, not that big of a deal.

Cierra Lloyd
Cierra Lloyd
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Great atmosphere, gelato AND espresso! Staff was nice and friendly. Bathrooms extremely clean and well kept/ stocked. No problem respecting their cultural rules/ suggestions. Will come again when visiting the in-laws!

Don Petry
Don Petry
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

A fascinating delicious place for coffee, gelato, sandwiches and more! Their sprawling campus features a number of different tasting, visual and community experiences. They have been adding more farm-to-table products including farm raised meats so check back often. Please note the dress code is modest (like the Vatican) and they also have a "no phones" policy which makes this a little getaway without having to travel.

Lana Ray
Lana Ray
★★★★☆ Jan 20, 1970

The Cappuccino was very good. I tried a sample of the pistachio gelato which also tasted very good. Nice employees. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars was because the prices are very high.

Melissa Mitchell
Melissa Mitchell
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Finally had the chance to stop by and it was lovely! The gelato was amazing, the server was welcoming and kind, and the atmosphere idyllic. My little ones especially loved the lights in the forest—such a charming place!

S LL
S LL
★☆☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

So I should have read the reviews before trying to patronize this business. To each his own but to bar us because a toddler was in a sundress is weird. They have a highly gendered dress code and apply it even to tiny humans. Thanks for rejecting our business, I have no interest in giving money to people who sexualize children.

Jennifer C.
Jennifer C.
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Quite possibly the best decaf coffee I've ever had. Knowledgeable staff. Beautiful surroundings. Glad to have them in the neighborhood.

Iryna Chucherilova
Iryna Chucherilova
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Amazing coffee, great atmosphere! Unique place in BHM, we absolutely loved it.

clara lorino
clara lorino
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Hi there Villaggio Colafrancesco, I tried your cherry gelato very smooth & good! Plan to bring family members to experience it as well! My experience was enjoyable and relaxing… I plan to introduce Villaggio to some of my coffee lovers friends! Looking forward to trying more of your Gelato flavors, and giving your sandwiches a try. So happy to have Y’all here and nearby! Wishing You and your establishment the best of luck and good wishes! 😃👍🍦😋

Garrett Cunningham
Garrett Cunningham
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Wholesome and wonderful

Paulina Mochon
Paulina Mochon
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Delicious gelato. Wonderful coffee selection. Great panini. Relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommend it!!

Richard Bowman
Richard Bowman
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Fabulous place to enjoy a wonderful cup of coffee or gelato with family and friends. Very peaceful atmosphere, everyone is friendly and inviting.

Hope Ryder
Hope Ryder
★☆☆☆☆ Jan 20, 1970

Couldn’t even taste the goods! So frustrated!! I tried to visit with my son on a cold, rainy day. I’m handicap and do have a wheelchair. I get to the location, looking for handicap spaces to park, but see none. Parking for the business is ACROSS THE STREET! Allllll the parking!! I don’t see how that’s even legal. Yes, they have a multi deck ramp but with my young son and in the rain, I’m not about to attempt to wheel down from the parking lot, across the street and up a long ramp with no one else’s help. And then go back the other way to leave!?! I literally could not access the building!!! Unbelievable!!! I even tried to call but could only leave a message. Not at all helpful!

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Reverse Mortgage Alabama
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Write about experience............ This is an experience, and I have tried to explain it, but it needs to be experienced!

Vivian Melof
Vivian Melof
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Gelato is wonderful and great family environment

D. W.
D. W.
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Come for the gelato, stay for the deliverance from evil.

Steve Mark
Steve Mark
★★★★★ Jan 20, 1970

Best gelato I ever had. Fantastic place for families to go and enjoy some time together. We can survive without a phone and camera for a bit of time. Nice for my children to see well dressed young ladies, sadly this is not the norm in today's society.

Louis Brown
Louis Brown
★★★★☆ Jan 20, 1970

Neat spot. Not great customer service since its kinda strict with dress code and rules. Italian good tho