GIO café on Koh Samui introduces Vero ice cream with mixed reviews
GIO café on Koh Samui now offers Vero ice cream, an Italian brand new to the island, alongside its popular breakfast menu.
Key Points
- 1GIO café is known for its large breakfast menu and popular salmon sandwiches.
- 2A new Vero ice cream fridge has been installed, introducing an Italian brand with London experience.
- 3Vero competes with the widely available Rossini ice cream, which has a strong presence on the island.
- 4Some customers notice an artificial aftertaste in Vero's raspberry-pistachio flavor amid Koh Samui’s mindful food culture.
GIO café on Koh Samui has become a favorite breakfast spot for many locals and visitors thanks to its extensive menu and renowned salmon sandwiches. Recently, the café upgraded its offerings by installing a Vero brand refrigerator, introducing a new player in the island's competitive ice cream market.
Vero ice cream enters the scene with an Italian heritage and 20 years of experience selling ice cream in London. This brand joins the already popular Rossini ice cream, which is found in many eateries across Koh Samui and is owned by a French entrepreneur who has actively expanded his presence around the island.
Despite the stylish branding and presentation, some patrons find Vero's flavors less appealing. For example, the raspberry-pistachio flavor has been described as having a somewhat artificial aftertaste, something that might go unnoticed in a busy London setting but stands out on the mindful and flavor-sensitive island of Koh Samui.
For those who enjoy exploring local tastes, GIO café offers a great breakfast experience alongside this new ice cream option. OG Lab notes that while cannabis culture on the island is evolving, it's also nice to enjoy simple pleasures like good food and new flavors in the island's vibrant food scene.
