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LA DOLCE VITA

ABOUT

ABOUT THE OWNERS

A love story

It all began in the early 2010’s with a high school student in business class. Chris was given the project of creating a business plan for a business of his choice. Chris decided to create his own gelato shop for the project. After completing the assignment, he thought to himself, “hey! This is a pretty good idea!”. But first Chris needed to learn about business, so off he went to college to soak up some knowledge. Cut to a year later, Chris meets a barista named Mia at work. Chris was stretching out pizza dough and Mia made coffee across the hall. It was meant to be! Chris’ excitement for his new business venture was contagious and Mia joined his journey. But wait! Mia also needs some business knowledge, so off she goes to college. During this time Mia and Chris also received their gelato chef certificates in New York city and Toronto.

 

Chris and Mia started La Dolce Vita because of the wonderful memories they had as children, going to the cold treat parlours and grabbing some refreshing gelato. They wanted to bring those memories to the families and friends of Oakville and beyond. Through educating themselves with Italian pastry chefs, years of practice, and the love of connection, Mia and Chris have learned to create a memorable experience for everyone! Chris and Mia couldn’t have done it without their loving family, the wonderful staff, and great customers. Through the years La Dolce Vita has won consecutive awards for the best ice cream/gelato and milkshakes in Oakville.

OUR LITTLE FACTORY

It's what's on the inside that counts

In 2014, La Dolce Vita opened its doors near the beautiful Tannery Park, downtown Oakville’s hidden treasure, with a small group of employees and careful optimism of the future. Chris and Mia believe that the whole family should be able to enjoy gelato together. We have the highest standards for our products. Our flavours and quality of our treats and coffee is never treated lightly. Chris and Mia spend every off season creating new flavours, new events, and community involvement plans. Speaking of creating new flavours, did you know that La Dolce Vita has over 100 gelato flavours that hit the case through the season? Well now you do!

AWARDS

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Best Milkshakes
2021

OAKVILLE BEAVER

Best ice cream/ gelato in Oakville
2019

 

OAKVILLE BEAVER

Best ice cream/ gelato in Oakville
2020

 

OAKVILLE BEAVER

Best ice cream/ gelato in Oakville
2021

 

OAKVILLE BEAVER

Best ice cream/ gelato in Oakville
2022

 
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OUR MISSION STATEMENT

La Dolce Vita began as a small idea in a high school classroom with one goal: to make the world sweeter one scoop at a time! Over 10 years later, La Dolce Vita is a successful gelato shop that is now a family tradition for many. Our gelato isn’t a product. It is a history, a history of two people who fell in love and trusted in each other to create something wonderful. Our shop is filled with family, memories, and love and we want to share our journey with you. We stay true to our process, no cutting corners, putting many hours into creating our gelato.  It is an opportunity to create an experience to remember. That is our brand.

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