Heladería Cadore

A family-run gelateria on Avenida Corrientes since 1957, famous for dulce de leche ice cream made by cooking the milk and sugar down themselves for hours. Locals, theater-goers, and chefs all swear by it. Small, cash-friendly, zero frills — you go for the cone, not the seating.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

What are Heladería Cadore's hours?

Open daily from 11 am until around midnight Sunday through Thursday, and until about 2 am Friday and Saturday. Perfect timing for the post-theater crowd on Corrientes.

Where exactly is Heladería Cadore?

Avenida Corrientes 1695, at the corner of Rodríguez Peña, right in the theater district. It's one block from Callao station on Subte line B.

What flavor should I get at Heladería Cadore?

The dulce de leche — full stop. They make their own dulce de leche in-house, slow-cooked the old way, and it's routinely named among the best ice creams in the city. Get it paired with dark chocolate or sambayón if you want a second scoop.

What's the history of Heladería Cadore?

The founding family came from the Cadore area of the Italian Dolomites, where they'd made gelato since the 1880s, and opened on Corrientes in 1957. It still runs on the family recipes and has been declared part of the city's cultural heritage.

Is Cadore better than Rapa Nui or other famous heladerías?

It's a different animal — Cadore is a small, historic, single-location artisan shop, not a chain. For classic Italian-Argentine flavors, especially dulce de leche, most locals put it in the city's top tier. Try both and pick your side; it's a beloved porteño argument.

How much does ice cream cost at Cadore?

As of mid-2026, a cone runs roughly 2,000-7,000 pesos depending on size, a quarter kilo around 2,400 pesos and a full kilo around 7,600 — but Argentine prices move fast with inflation, so treat these as a snapshot. Either way it's a cheap indulgence.

Does Cadore sell ice cream by the kilo?

Yes — quarter, half, and full kilo tubs to take away, which is how Argentine families actually buy ice cream. A quarter kilo with two or three flavors is the classic take-home order.

Can I sit down at Cadore?

There are a few tables but it's mostly a counter operation — order at the register, get your cone, and join everyone else strolling Corrientes with ice cream in hand. That's the authentic way to do it anyway.

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