The Best Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts in Round Rock, TX (From the People Who Make It)

Hi — we're The Gelato Lab, a little family shop on A.W. Grimes where my wife Andrea and I make gelato from scratch every single morning. So yes, we have a horse in this race. But we also spend a lot of time talking to folks who wander in after a ballgame or a soccer tournament asking the same question: where's the best place to cool down around here?

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The Best Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts in Round Rock, TX (From the People Who Make It)
To the People Who Take Care of Our Kids

To the People Who Take Care of Our Kids

There are a lot of reasons we started The Gelato Lab. Near the top of the list: our own kids. They go to school right here in Round Rock, which means every day they're looked after by teachers and staff who show up early, stay late, and pour everything they've got into other people's children like they're their own. We see it up close. And we've wanted to do something about it for a while.
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Jun 24, 2026
Gelato vs Ice Cream: What's Actually the Difference? (And Why It Matters)

Gelato vs Ice Cream: What's Actually the Difference? (And Why It Matters)

Let's be honest — most people use "gelato" and "ice cream" interchangeably. We get it. They're both cold, they're both creamy, and they both make a bad day better. But here at The Gelato Lab, we make gelato from scratch every single day, and trust us: once you know the difference, you'll never mix them up again. So let's break it down — no fluff, just the real scoop. 🍦
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June 27, 2026
We Made the News — And It Means More Than You Think

We Made the News — And It Means More Than You Think

Community Impact just featured The Gelato Lab in Round Rock. Here's the story behind our shop, our gelato, and why this moment means everything to us as a family-owned business.
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October 31, 2025
Shop the Rock Called Us a Hidden Gem — We're Just Getting Started

Shop the Rock Called Us a Hidden Gem — We're Just Getting Started

Shop the Rock featured The Gelato Lab as a hidden gem just months after we opened. Here's the story behind that moment — and how far we've come since.
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