Fantasticks RIO

I was excited to try Fantasticks at Rio Lakefront because the display of ice creams looked truly eye-catching and fun. Unfortunately, the flavor I chose wasn’t as impressive as the presentation. The pistachio gelato had no pistachio taste at all — it reminded me of children’s medicine rather than a nutty gelato. The one redeeming factor was the generous amount of toppings they put on top. Overall, while the ice creams look stunning in the case, the flavor I tried left me unimpressed.

I like the customizable Gelato options. I dipped a tiramasu Gelato pop into white chocolate with oreo crumble and it was really good. Only thing is the floor was dirty and sticky...hence the 4 stars instead of the 5 but they give you customizable options and they also have sugar free options.

Fantasticks – A Fun & Customizable Gelato Popsicle Experience! Ooh, Fantasticks! This spot offers a super fun and creative way to enjoy artisanal gelato popsicles. You can customize your popsicle with a variety of toppings and a chocolate coating, making it a unique and delicious treat. It reminded me of the exclusive Magnum ice cream pop-up I attended during New York Fashion Week years ago, where they also offered customized popsicles. I stopped by Fantasticks in RIO (Gaithersburg, MD) today after seeing some tempting photos online. It’s conveniently located near the movie theater, making it a great pre- or post-movie treat! At Fantasticks, you can: - Customize your gelato popsicle with up to 3 of their toppings, which range from rainbow sprinkles to rose petals. - Enjoy traditional

Such a cute, aesthetic place tucked away in what I call the ‘dessert corner’ of RIO! Lots of dairy-free options in addition to regular gelato, and a good selection of toppings to choose from as well.

This place was a nice treat to stumble upon. It had gelato in many flavors and bars. What made it stand out was the ability to serve big groups in a very organized fashion. The staff told everyone there were two lines and it sped up the process. You also can take the gelato to the boardwalk and have a nice time on the water. Would recommend to anyone in the area.