Cool Find
A good friend recommended me to visit this new Ice Cream and Coffee parlour, so I popped down to give them a try and was more than pleasantly surprised … so much so, I asked to chat to the boss … ‘Adamantri’ made me more than welcome, inviting me to try one of their frozen fresh fruit smoothies, I chose the Berry Burst, absolutely delicious …
Curious
As usual, the first thing I wanted to know was why ‘Frosty & Latte’? much as I thought I sort of knew the answer. But to my surprise, ‘Adamantri’ said, “We must have thought of over 60 names, in the end we named the shop after our two dogs”, which conveniently complemented it perfectly. I mentioned I loved the décor, which sort of fuses contemporary minimalism with cosy charm, and she said, “I love to do a little interior design, and for a smallish shop, I think we did really well”
Perfect Location
The location is awesome, less than 50 metres down from the traffic lights at the start of Nissi Avenue. I mentioned, ‘I loved the entrance’, Adamantri responded, “It’s really a takeaway cafe, but we sort of used the stepped entrance for some casual ‘eat here’ seating” … I said, ‘It’s a cool backdrop for a selfie’, the little cushions, a very cool touch! The wicker lampshades, just as cool … just inside to your right, two big refrigerated displays boasting 24 different flavours that change regularly.
Family Business
I know the area very well, meeting Adamantris’ family, who own Napiana Hotel Apartments behind their shop. In fact, next door is one of my favourite Italian Restaurants in Napa. So I delved a bit deeper … Adamantri said … “We wanted to do something different, and an ice cream parlour not far away was closing, so we did some research, thought it was a perfect location and decided to give it a go, but we wanted to make sure it was of the highest quality. Our philosophy is based on crafting Gelato with natural, pure ingredients, offering intense and memorable flavours”
Hand Made
Adamantri continued, “We chose a premium Gelato Ice cream, it’s Italian Style, hand-made to order by a very famous patisserie in Limassol. We place our orders on a Monday and they’re delivered on Thursday. Gelato is made with quality ingredients, adding more milk, low in fat, only 5%. They make 42 flavours, we’ve selected our favourite 24, but we will add more soon, and we might even blend a signature flavour or two” … I can’t wait to try the Rizogallo, which in English means Rice Pudding, Mmm! That’s one for my next visit!
More Fruity
Now, for all you vegans, you must try one of their vegan options, fat-free, frozen fresh fruit Sorbets made just with natural water and fresh or frozen fruits.
Toppings
Another feature I really liked about this place is the selection of sauces and toppings … so many to choose from, classic Strawberry, chocolate, caramel, pistachio, nuts, berries, Frerro Biscuits and Orio Cookies to mention but a few … check out the photo gallery for a look at their Menu
Innovation
I love the way they’ve dared to experiment … The Vanilla Pop has fast become the talk of the summer, it’s vanilla gelato paired with salted caramel … or The Popcorn Sundae, a bold mix of sweet and savoury that delivers both rich flavour and crunchy texture.
Signatures
Here’s where this place stands out amongst the rest: they’ve created unique tastes. The Donato, is a Doughnut & Gelato, a fluffy, warm doughnut filled with gelato and topped with crumble, sauces, and imaginative toppings. A concept that brings together two beloved dessert categories into one outstanding gastronomic creation.
Highlights
Another that caught my eye and is definitely on my tick list was the Apple Crumbled Vanilla, where chunks of homemade apple pie are blended with vanilla gelato and crunchy pieces of Otto Caramel Biscotto.
Unique
Oh, and the unique ‘Croffles’, buttery croissants lightly toasted on a waffle press, and served with gelato, luscious sauces, and crumbles, with the Oreo Cookies version one of their top sellers.
Coffee Time
As coffee continues to excite the taste buds, Adamantri choose ‘Utopia’ coffee for their clients. Pure 100% Arabica coffee brewed to perfection or served cold, just as you like it … the cappuccino is just delicious. Combined with the shop’s welcoming atmosphere and modern aesthetic, Frosty & Latte is already becoming a new landmark in Ayia Napa … I’m definitely going back for more …
Open Long Summer Season
March ’til November
Daily: 10.30 am ’til 12.30 am
Directions
You’ll find Frosty & Latte at 29 Archbishop Makarios III, Ayia Napa, 5330 … it’s about 30 metres from the major traffic lights on the T Junction, or the start of Nissi Avenue, next door to Napiana Italian Ristorante … or just click on the Google map icon below …
GPS: 34.9859801, 34.0005771
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