Loveland Gelato Shop Offers Holiday Advent Calendar with 24 Flavors

A Loveland specialty dessert shop is bringing back its seasonal gelato advent calendar for customers looking to add a frozen treat to their holiday traditions.

Paciugo Gelato & Coffee, located at the Promenade Shops at Centerra, announced its "25 Days of Gelato Advent Calendar" will be available for preorder with pickup starting November 22. The $34.99 package includes 24 mini cups of handcrafted gelato featuring a different flavor each day, along with 24 spoons, a $10 gift card to the shop, and a complete flavor list.

The pricing positions Paciugo's offering significantly below comparable specialty ice cream advent calendars in the market. Similar products from national brands like Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams and Salt & Straw range from $94 to $120, though those typically include shipping costs for refrigerated delivery.

Paciugo was founded in 1999 by Ugo Ginatta, who brought his family's gelato recipe from Turin, Italy to the United States. The franchise-based company prepares authentic Italian gelato fresh daily on-site with a range of classic and seasonal flavors. Franchise locations require initial investments between $232,700 and $522,250, according to the company's franchise disclosure documents.

The Loveland location at 5971 Sky Pond Drive has become a fixture in the local food scene, regularly appearing in local guides as one of the area's specialty dessert destinations. The shop operates within the Promenade Shops at Centerra, a prominent retail hub that attracts both Loveland residents and regional visitors.

Customers can preorder the advent calendars through the shop's online ordering system. The company indicated supplies are limited.