“This [cafe] is fantastic! You have to stop in. Got a fantastic cappuccino and my son got a mix of their new gelato flavors. All of which were amazing. Best [gelato] around.”

Lauren H.

“Dolce Nitro? Dangerously good.”

Bill B.

“This is by far my favorite coffee shop in Chapel Hill. The staff is always friendly and the hand-crafted seasonal beverages the team concocts never disappoint!”

Caroline L.

“Awesome food. Very sweet and knowledgeable staff. Love this place.”

Tammy N.

“The nitrogen-infused iced coffee on tap at La Vita Dolce is INSANELY good. Go try it if you’re near Chapel Hill anytime soon.”

Josh L.

“The staff here today was exceptionally cheerful, friendly and efficient. In stark contrast to many places today. Also, the apple whole wheat muffin was surprisingly good. A positive experience all around.

V. Baucom

2 kids eating gelato  ones at La Vita Dolce

“The gelato is dreamy.”

Lauren R.

“I ate dinner there last night. The woman who served me behind the counter was absolutely outstanding. She was prompt, professional, engaging, friendly, etc, etc. She was honestly one of the best.”

Scott L.

“The barista helped adjust the recipe for my Mexican mocha just right. Great service and tasty coffee!”

Holly C.

“I wish I worked at La Vita Dolce so I could just hang out here all day.”

Jen

Wife and Husband on Patio

“Always a great place to go to for coffee and a chill ambiance.”

Miriam C.

“Really nice young ladies who were very helpful and well informed…our entire visit was a pleasure.”

Susan A.

“The concoctions La Vita Dolce serves are nothing short of decadent wonder…From its sweet offerings to its sweet atmosphere, just about everything in La Vita Dolce is worth a try.”

Chapelboro News

“Great coffee artists in the store tonight, personable, attentive and happy! What a pleasure!”

Ila B.

“Love the staff…warm friendly welcoming!!”

Sharon L.


“The gelato is on point and the drinks are delicious. They are adventurous with new flavors. There are also really big cookies. The setup of the shop feels clean and airy with the additional option of sitting outside. It’s not big enough to get loud, yet with enough seating that I’ve never had trouble finding any.”

Louisa X.

“As a long time customer and friend of La Vita Dolce, they continue to be the very best coffee, gelato, snacks, charm and conversation in town…LOVE what the new owner is doing and the shop’s always in my heart and that of my family’s. Thanks La Vita Dolce for brightening my morning almost every day.”

Jennifer B.

“I love La Vita Dolce. It’s my favorite coffee shop in Chapel Hill.”

James B.

“Loved the house blend!”

Ryan H.


“Incredible service, gelato, and drinks. I love this place!”

Marion K.

“Really wonderful staff and best coffee drinks in the area. Try the cold brewed coffee infused with nitrogen. Amazing!”

Evan C.

“Overall experience was stupendous.”

Alex J.

“Great place to meet a friend. Everything was just right. Thanks.”

Shirley B.

“During the visit there was a sample setup for the ‘nitro’ coffee, and we asked to try. Wow! Think Fast and Furious cool in a cup-of-joe! The coffee is served uber-cold and has an unbelievably smooth palate.”

WRAL News