One of Charleston’s famous treats can now be found in Mount Pleasant. Belgian Gelato opened its doors last week to its third location in the Lowcountry, with a café style twist at 776 South Shelmore Boulevard.
I love me a good crepe!
Belgian Gelato Café, a family owned and run business, was created around a passion for gelato, and inspired by Belgian Chocolates. The cafe has elements of an old fashioned ice cream/soda fountain shop from the‘50s while incorporating an entirely new concept- Gelato on Draft. This Gelato Draft technique is the absolute freshest most flavorful way to serve gelato. Guests have described the atmosphere as reminiscent of “the good old days.”
Mmm…dessert waffles
The owner Hugo Heule has put his heart and soul into Belgian Gelato Cafe. He
has stated, “the style and amenities of this location, will be exclusively offered in
Mount Pleasant.” Hugo’s goal is that Mount Pleasant residents will enjoy this
unique neighborhood spot. Hugo spent considerable time in the gourmet food
service industry throughout Europe and studying the art of gelato making in Italy.
Hugo and his family relocated from Belgium to Charleston for the sole purpose of
opening Belgian Gelato.
Like a 50’s diner! But with waffles!
Starting bright and early each morning, the café opens with a breakfast menu that
features Brussels Waffles, Breakfast Crepes, Craft Coffee, and Freshly Squeezed
Orange Juice. Family Happy Hour is 5pm – 7pm with specials for both kids and
adults. Snacks such as Belgian Toasti Sandwiches, Sweet and Savory Crepes,
and Kids Size Gelato are on special. Adults can enjoy beer, wine, and alcoholic
beverages combined with fresh gelato for extraordinary desserts. Belgian Gelato
Café is both easy take-out and full-service with lots of seating inside and a large
shady (dog friendly) patio outside. This new exciting spot is open:
Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 9:00pm
Friday – Saturday 7:30am – 11:00pm
Sunday 9:00am – 9:00pm.
Since opening Belgian Gelato Café has received a warm welcome from locals,
with rave reviews from customers. Belgian Gelato Café is an expanded concept
from the two Belgian Gelato Shops downtown, which have been popular spots for
tourists and locals since opening in 2011. The Heule Family welcomes the people
of Mount Pleasant and all visitors to enjoy this new Cafe concept by Belgian
Gelato.
