The Food Buster

Abuela Goye
Argentine Gelato Producer
Buenos Aires and Bariloche, Argentina
Overall Score: 2.7/5.0
Abuela Goye is known as one of the finest chocolate producers in all of Argentina. Though I can’t say its chocolates are some of the best I’ve ever had, it does serve some great dessert and sweet treats in general, such as chocolate-covered cookies and chocolate [...]

Un Altra Volta
Argentine Gelato Producer
Buenos Aires, Argentina

While Persicco is known as the reigning king of gelato in Buenos Aires, Volta’s claim to fame is its chocolate, considered the only to be able to rival Persicco’s. The stores themselves are also some of the trendier places in town, like Persicco’s, as they are open late [...]

Jauja
Bariloche

Most regions in Argentina have their own regional takes on ice cream, particularly in terms of flavor profiles. Jauja serves that role in Bariloche, the land of chocolate in the Patagonian South. It is known as undoubtedly the best producer of gelato in Bariloche, and for good reason. Its flavors are extremely unique, integrating some [...]

Persicco
Gelato maker, found throughout Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Persicco is known for being the absolute best gelato store in Buenos Aires, which is an extraordinary feat considering that Buenos Aires boasts an unbelievable number of producers. With that reputation of excellence, however, comes an equally extraordinary price, even by American standards. It was about $4 for 250 [...]

Ferruccio Soppelsa
Gelato producer, found throughout Mendoza, Argentina

Ferruccio Soppelsa is known as the best gelato producer in Mendoza, and indeed it is excellent. The gelato tends to be very creamy, with just enough sweetness. None of the flavors I have ever had have been bad, just for the simple fact that the gelato is articulated so well. [...]

Munchi
Argentine Gelato Maker, found throughout Argentina
This is another chain gelato parlor that’s known for its quality. On the recommendation of a friend I went there, but I can’t say I was impressed. The flavors are dull and lack creaminess, especially in comparison to some of the better producers. I could tell it was nothing spectacular [...]