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DETROIT, MICHIGAN · SINCE 1921

A Detroit Tradition
Since 1921.

Since 1921, Alinosi’s has been part of Detroit’s story.

Detroit architecture and a We Love Detroit sign

OUR DETROIT STORY

Old-world roots.
A lasting tradition.

Founded by Louis Alinosi, the company was built on old-world Italian traditions and a passion for crafting frozen desserts with exceptional quality, rich flavor, and authentic ingredients. Inspired by techniques learned alongside some of Europe’s great chefs, Louis brought to Detroit a unique approach to blending fresh cream, fruits, nuts, candies, and chocolate into desserts that families would remember for generations.

What began more than a century ago continues today with the same commitment to quality and craftsmanship that made Alinosi’s a local tradition across Michigan.

Still family owned and proudly operating from the same Detroit location for generations, Alinosi’s remains dedicated to preserving the recipes, flavors, and standards that built the brand’s reputation over the years.

SHARED THROUGH GENERATIONS

More than dessert.
Part of our lives.

Alinosi Spumoni slices shared around a dessert table

From the iconic sliced Spumoni — layered with chocolate, cherry, and pistachio ice cream — to classic Neapolitan slices, Italian Ice, and traditional chocolate bars, every product reflects the heritage and authenticity that have defined Alinosi’s since the beginning.

For generations of Detroit families, Alinosi’s has been more than dessert. It has been part of celebrations, summer afternoons, neighborhood markets, family gatherings, and memories shared around the table.

Today, while continuing to honor its history and traditions, Alinosi’s also looks toward the future — expanding its reach while staying true to the same values that have guided the company for over 100 years: quality, authenticity, consistency, and pride in every product made.

More than a frozen dessert company, Alinosi’s is a Detroit tradition that continues to be shared from one generation to the next.

THE ALINOSI COLLECTIONS

Three collections.
One Detroit tradition.

Alinosi sliced Spumoni ice cream

01 / SLICED ICE CREAM

Spumoni & Neapolitan

Our layered classics, shared around the table for generations.

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Alinosi raspberry Italian Ice

02 / ITALIAN ICES

Italian Ices

A refreshing expression of Italian tradition, with bright flavors to discover.

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Alinosi chocolate bars in gold, green, black, white and blue wrappers, with an unwrapped chocolate bar

03 / CHOCOLATE BARS

Alinosi’s Candies
French Supreme Collection

Chocolate bars with a Detroit story. Discover the flavors and the upcoming collection artwork.

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THE NEXT CHAPTER IS SHARED

At your table.
In your neighborhood.