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A shared obsession. A meet-cute over pistachio. Now this award-winning Queen West gelato shop has lineups around the block

As a food writer, I’ve learned to be skeptical of long lineups. These days, a crowd often signals virality more than quality. So when I kept seeing people queued outside Mizzica Gelateria on Queen West, I didn’t rush to join them — I turned to social media instead.

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Denise Pisani, left, and Paolo Di Lallo, co-owners of Mizzica Gelateria, stand inside their Queen Street West shop, known for its award-winning gelato inspired by their Italian roots.


As a food writer, I’ve learned to be skeptical of long lineups. These days, a crowd often signals virality more than quality. So when I kept seeing people queued outside Mizzica Gelateria on Queen West, I didn’t rush to join them — I turned to social media instead.

The verdict? Mixed. Some said skip the hype and head to other scoop shops nearby with shorter waits. Others were emphatic fans — one Italian follower even messaged to insist it was the closest thing to authentic gelato in ɫɫÀ².

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Karon Liu

Karon Liu is a ɫɫÀ²-based food reporter for the Star. Reach him via email: karonliu@thestar.ca.

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