If the heatwave wasn’t enough of a reason, ice cream lovers in Toronto have yet another motive to delve into their favourite treat this weekend.
In honour of National Ice Cream Day this Sunday, July 19, local dessert favorite Scooped by Demetres is throwing back its prices to a bygone era. For one day only, the artisanal shop will be serving up single scoops of ice cream for a mere 19 cents at its picturesque Distillery District location.
Located in the heart of the historic cobblestone neighborhood at 46 Gristmill Lane, the boutique parlour is preparing for a busy day of sweet celebrations.
While the price tag feels like a nostalgic relic from decades past, the specific number is actually a clever nod to the brand’s signature recipe. Scooped by Demetres is famous for crafting ice cream with a remarkably high 19% butterfat content. In the dessert world, higher butterfat translates directly to an incredibly smooth, dense, and velvety texture, making their recipe the highest butterfat content of any ice cream in Canada.
The best part of this promotion is that it applies to any single scoop of your choice. Guests will have free rein to choose from the shop’s lineup of rotating artisanal flavors. For those who prefer the classics, there are deeply comforting options like their vintage Honey Vanilla, or you can use the opportunity to step outside your comfort zone and try something adventurous like the savory-sweet Cajeta Swirled Goat Cheese, the Double Baked Apple Pie, or the limited-edition Great Canadian Butter Tart.
Because a 19-cent scoop of premium ice cream is essentially a freebie, there is a catch you need to keep in mind before heading out. The 19-cent promotion is strictly limited to the first 100 guests to arrive at the Distillery District storefront.
Doors open promptly at 12 p.m. on Sunday, July 19. Given Toronto’s legendary appetite for summer food pop-ups and discount treats, a line is guaranteed to form well before the clock strikes noon. If you want to secure your almost-free scoop, grabbing a spot in line early is highly recommended.
