Nestled in the heart of Old Market lies a quaint ice cream and gelato shop where customers can savor delicious treats away from the snow. From signature crêpes to drinks, Centi has plenty of options to warm people up as they explore Omaha. 

Centi is a small gelato and ice cream shop that illuminates the industrial charm of the Old Market. Customers are greeted by employees, and there is a small crêpe station to the left with a gelato station to the right. For those who wish to try a sweet treat, there is a gigantic chalkboard behind the gelato station that lists Centi’s menu. 

The availability of fresh gelato and crêpes is a unique aspect of Centi. The gelato flavors offered are endless, whereby customers can eat cookies and cream, stracciatella (with different flavors or by itself), prabana, lemon curd and chocolate sorbet, to list a few. Centi also offers vegan flavors for those who wish to have gelato made without animal products. Additionally, customers can buy pints of gelato if they wish to take some home.  

For those who are maybe not in the mood for gelato and want something more filling, Centi offers a variety of crêpes, such as the tres leches crêpe. The tres leches crêpe is filled with strawberries, whipped cream, dulche de leche and powdered sugar. It is a yummy treat for all strawberry lovers. There is also the strawberry banana crêpe that is smothered in Nutella and a s’mores crêpe for those who have a zest for chocolate delight. 

The cran brie, filled with walnuts, brie cream and arugula, is a taste of perfection for those who do not have nut allergies. However, Centi creates crêpes that taste just like fancy desserts, such as the banana foster and berry brûlée. The berry brûlée is just like a crème brûlée but wrapped up in a crêpe. The cold berries that top the berry brûlée are a unique complement to the warm pastry cream beneath. The berry brûlée is made fresh right in front of customers at the crêpe station; it is quite a show.  

There are other unique crêpe options offered at Centi that resemble breakfast or lunch foods. For instance, customers can order a crêpe that has smoked ham, onion, a fried egg and cheese, topped with mornay sauce. There is also a cheeseburger crêpe and a chorizo con huevo that has arugula and cotija cheese. Customers can also get a ‘crêpadilla’ that includes a blend of four Mexican cheeses. Each customer can customize their crêpe to their liking. 

As the weather gets colder in Omaha, customers can stop by Centi to get a fresh hot cup of coffee or tea. Centi offers an Americano, hot chocolate, tea and a matcha latte. There are also cold brews and plenty of espresso options to kickstart the day. For those who want a touch of gelato in their drink, there is the affogato, a drink that contains gelato doused in a double shot of espresso. 

With the small space and limited sitting options at Centi, customers cannot remain at the quaint ice cream and gelato stop for long. But all the food and beverage items are easily transportable, and Centi is surrounded by several other shops and restaurants. Pop into Centi for a spell to get a sweet treat before venturing out into the snowy streets of the Old Market.