Baci & Co artisan food in Louth

Baci & Co

A True Taste of Italyin Louth, Lincolnshire
Baci & Co artisan gelato made from scratch

Ice Cream or Gelato?

The Italian word “gelato” translates directly as “ice cream”, but that is about as close as it gets. The two are often treated as the same thing when, in fact, they are very different.

Gelato and dairy ice cream may use similar ingredients—milk, cream and sugar—and both are frozen desserts destined for a cone, but that is where the similarities end.

The proportions are completely different. Gelato uses far more fresh milk than cream and much less sugar. Ice cream makers can also incorporate a great deal of air into their products, sometimes increasing the volume by as much as 150%. Gelato contains far less air, creating a denser, creamier texture and giving you more product in every serving.

Fresh gelato being produced at Baci & Co

Every Batch Made from Scratch

As a true artisan gelato parlour, we use natural ingredients wherever possible: nothing artificial, no industrial flavours or colours and nothing that does not belong.

Every ingredient contributes to the finished gelato’s flavour, texture and quality. Simply putting the word “gelato” on a product does not give it pedigree. To be truly authentic, we believe it should meet the following standards:

  • It should be made fresh from scratch
  • Milk and cream pasteurised on site
  • It should use only the best ingredients
  • It should be a very smooth texture
  • It should feel warmer in the mouth, never icy
  • It should be full of flavour and true to taste

You know the saying: “If you don’t put it in, you won’t get it out.” All our gelato is handmade in small batches to preserve maximum flavour and freshness. You will know when you taste it that it has been made with genuine passion and care.

Fresh ingredients used in Baci & Co gelato

A No-Compromise Approach

Our gelato contains generous amounts of real ingredients and fresh seasonal fruits, including mangoes, strawberries, raspberries, bananas and lemons, as well as hazelnuts, coffee, coconut and Belgian chocolate. These ingredients are added to the milk and cream before being churned and frozen. We never rely on synthetic flavours or bottled colours. It is not rocket science: exceptional ingredients in, unmistakably Baci gelato out.

  • A high fresh-fruit content means less refined sugar
  • Fresh ingredients sourced within a 10- to 20-mile radius wherever possible
  • Reduced fat recipes
  • Dairy gelato with less than 8% fat
  • Dairy-free gelato with 0% fat
Award-winning Baci & Co gelato

Award-Winning Gelato

Since opening in March 2018, we have had one goal: to produce the best gelato we possibly can.

That ethos underpins everything we do. Our focus is simple: how can we make each batch better than the last? As our loyal following in Louth grew, customers began encouraging us to enter our products into shows and competitions.

In June 2019, we entered our first competition when Gelato Festival Europe came to London. We were one of just 16 chefs selected from 65 UK applicants. For our festival flavour, we chose Fresh Lemon and Garden Mint with a Zesty Lime Drizzle—a firm favourite in our shop.

The rest is history. We took first place in London, earned an international ranking and secured a place in the World Masters, commonly known as the Gelato World Cup. Since then, we have continued to win awards across a range of flavours.

Whether you enjoy your gelato in a tub or on a fresh waffle cone, every flavour is made to excite your taste buds and leave you wanting to return.

We produce hundreds of flavour combinations but offer only twelve at a time in our display cabinet, including dairy and dairy-free options. The selection changes regularly, so no two visits need ever be the same. Seasonal variation also plays an important part because we insist on using real, fresh ingredients.

Freshly ground artisan coffee at Baci & Co

Our Passion for Great Coffee

We do not just serve exceptional gelato; we also make seriously good coffee. Our own blend of hand-roasted beans delivers a deep, rich flavour without a bitter aftertaste. Because we grind the beans for every cup, each drink is freshly prepared, beautifully smooth and as satisfying as the last.

Handmade Baci & Co cheesecake

Irresistible Handmade Cheesecakes

We created a local phenomenon in Louth: “Cheesecake Friday”. We noticed people from nearby shops and banks visiting every Friday for an end-of-week pick-me-up before the weekend began—and our cheesecakes were exactly what they needed. If you are looking for a special slice of something, come and discover the new and unique creations we are constantly developing.

One of our in-house favourites is the New York-style baked cheesecake. Made properly with a sponge base, it is simply irresistible.

Other favourites include our Fresh Lemon cheesecake, a Great Taste Award winner so mouth-wateringly zesty it can make your toes curl. Kinder Bueno, Lotus Biscoff, White Chocolate and Raspberry, and Battenberg all have their own dedicated following. Full cheesecakes are also available to order, so everyone can enjoy a slice at your special event.

Every cheesecake is handmade and prepared fresh. It is always worth visiting to see what is waiting in the chiller: family recipes, made with care and unmistakably Baci.

Baci & Co products available to order online

Order Online for Collection

Browse what is available, place your order online and collect it directly from our Cornmarket shop in Louth.

All website orders are for local collection only. We do not use third-party delivery companies because we will not compromise the quality of our products. If you need to collect outside our normal opening hours, please contact us before ordering and we will help where possible.

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Come and See Us

Baci & Co
20 Cornmarket
Louth
Lincolnshire
LN11 9PY

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Telephone: 01507 605050

OPENING HOURS:
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 10:00 - 16:30
Thursday: 12:00 - 16:30
Friday: 10:00 - 16:30
Saturday: 10:00 - 16:30
Sunday: 11:00 - 16:00