i've heard so many people raving about thisplacethat it had a lot to live up to. i fear the hype ruined it for me somewhat.
it's a small place, you'd be lucky to seat ten people and a queue of six makes it feel packed. luckily, most are there to take away so the turnover is fast. the quirky decor is nice, but i feel like it's not quite finished - although the number of customers madly snapping away suggests i may be too picky...
the selection of ice creams is very interesting, not quite dangerously experimental but certainly more exciting than edinburgh usually gets - white chocolate, chilli and lime is a remarkable success! although i felt that the gelato was perhaps a little warm on serving, i usually expect it to be sloppy after a few minutes in front of me, anyone who can do a good liquorice gets a seat in my dream dinner party. nice choice of hot and cold drinks (note to self: next time, milkshakes!), small but delicious hot chocolates balance the chilled treats well.
on balance, it's thoroughly pleasant and well worth a visit, assuming you like ice cream.