Ice cream and Toronto summers is a match made in heaven, and the city has endless options of where to find the refreshing frozen treat!
Whether you’re craving the perfect scoop of creamy vanilla to something more adventurous, here’s our round up of the best ice cream shops in Toronto:
1. Ed’s Real Scoop
Ed’s Real Scoop was recently ranked as having one of the most iconic ice cream flavours in the world, commended by Taste Atlas for their Burnt Marshmallow flavour. Their small batch menu is all made in-hour to ensure quality, and serves a rotating selection of over 150 ice creams, gelatos, sorbets and yogurts. You’ll find several locations for Ed’s in the city, including The Beaches, Leslieville, Roncesvalles, and Mimico.
Where: Multiple locations throughout Toronto
2. RuRu Baked
Known for their small batch custard-based ice creams, RuRu Baked crafts a variety of unusual flavours that just work. Their menu rotates daily, but some fan favourites include Banoffee Pie, Condensed Milk and Red Bean, and Honeycomb Cereal Milk.
Where: 659 Lansdowne Ave, Toronto
3. Bang Bang Ice Cream
The long line-ups might look daunting, but we promise it’s worth it! Bang Bang Ice Cream on Ossington Ave is a tried and true local favourite, known for their ice cream sandwiches between two decadent freshly-baked cookies, bubble waffle cones, and unique flavours like Golden Oreo, London Fog, or Lychee Rosewater Raspberry.
Where: 93A Ossington Ave, Toronto
4. On Third Thought
If you are vegan or allergen-concsious, On Third Thought is your new best friend as all of their gelato is made without nuts, dairy, gluten, eggs, soy or sesame. The gelato shop and wine bar also has a selection of boozy flavours to try, which you can try a flight with wine pairings or turn your gelato into a float.
Where: 6 Markham St, Toronto, Toronto
5. Dutch Dreams
Dutch Dreams has been a Toronto institution since 1985, known for their vibrant frozen treats in a maximalist parlor setting. Your inner child will come alive with flavours like Birthday Cake, Bubble Gum, and Unicorn, and your scoop will be topped off with various toppings like sprinkles or a poof of cotton candy.
Where: 36 Vaughan Rd, Toronto
6. Death in Venice
Death in Venice is an award-winning Dundas West gelato shop known for their creative flavours, all crafted from seasonal ingredients and local dairy. Try their Ricotta Rosemary Lemon or Pistachio Yogurt Baklava flavours for something unique! For a behind-the-scenes look, you can even book a 16 course gelato tasting with a visit to the gelato lab where everything is produced.
Where: 1418 Dundas St W, Toronto