Real ingredients
Locally sourced, alongside authentic products imported from Italy.
Our Story
A family gelateria, made the Italian way
Heaven on a Spoon is a family-owned shop in Mesa, Arizona, serving authentic Italian gelato made with care, real ingredients, and respect for Italian technique.
Where it began
From Sicily to Mesa
In 2003, Gerard Lombardo traveled to Italy and studied with local gelato makers across Sicily, learning traditional methods and the art of balanced gelato. What began as a passion became a profession — and by 2005 he was producing authentic Italian gelato of his own.
Today, Gerard and Ericka Lombardo carry that tradition forward at Heaven on a Spoon, a family business rooted in Mesa, Arizona. Every scoop is made with care, real ingredients, and respect for the technique Gerard learned in Sicily.
The craft
We don’t sell ice cream
Gelato is a different product — and the difference is the whole point.
“Gelato uses more milk and less cream than ice cream, with a slower churn that creates a denser, more flavorful product.”
Made in-house
Every batch is made fresh in our Mesa shop — no store-bought bases.
No shortcuts
No artificial flavors — just traditional Italian technique.
The journey
How we got here
2003
Gerard Lombardo travels to Italy and studies with gelato makers across Sicily, learning traditional methods and the art of balanced gelato.
2005
A passion becomes a profession — Gerard is producing authentic Italian gelato of his own.
2019
Heaven on a Spoon opens its doors in Mesa, Arizona.
Today
A family-owned shop run by Gerard and Ericka Lombardo, serving fresh gelato seven days a week — with more than ten years of wholesale experience across the Greater Phoenix area.
Good to know
About Heaven on a Spoon
A few things people often ask. For anything else, just reach out.
What's the difference between gelato and ice cream?
Gelato uses more milk and less cream than ice cream, with a slower churn that makes it denser and more flavorful. As we like to say, we don't sell ice cream.
Who owns Heaven on a Spoon?
It's a family business owned and operated by Gerard and Ericka Lombardo in Mesa, Arizona.
What makes your gelato authentic?
Gerard trained with gelato makers in Sicily, and every batch is made in-house with real, locally sourced ingredients and authentic products imported from Italy — no shortcuts, no artificial flavors, and no store-bought bases.
Do you have dairy-free or vegan options?
Yes. We make dairy-free sorbets alongside our gelato, with low-sugar and gluten-free options too. See the menu for details.
Do you supply wholesale?
Yes. We've supplied wholesale gelato and sorbet to restaurants, caterers, and events across the Greater Phoenix area for over ten years. See our wholesale page to learn more.
Come say hello
Taste the difference for yourself
Stop by the shop in Mesa, browse the menu, or ask us about wholesale gelato for your business or event.