Location: 1070 Saint Clair Avenue West, Toronto
Website: https://auragelato.com/

Aura Gelato Artigianale is a bit confusing — the sign on the outside says Gemma Gelato, but everything on the inside of the shop (including the cups) calls it Aura Gelato Artigianale.  Online, it’s occasionally referred to as “Aura Gelato Artigianale at Gemma Gelateria.”  So… it’s a collaboration between the two shops, I guess?

Whatever it is, it’s good.

I always like to go basic when I try a gelato or ice cream joint for the first time; it’s the best way to suss out the quality.  With no big chunks or funky flavours to hide behind, it’s all about the gelato itself.

I got the dark chocolate, and yeah, that’s good stuff.  It’s super rich and creamy, the sweetness is very well tuned, and the chocolate flavour is nicely robust.  It’s really tasty.