The best ice cream in Toronto is the warm-weather treat you need, whether you pine for nostalgic scoops or innovation in a cone. From high-quality soft serve and gelato to regular ice cream in flavours inspired by the season, Toronto has a frozen dessert you'll want to try this summer.
Home to several perennial favourites, Toronto has also seen a rash of new ice cream businesses popping up of late. With such a wealth of creamy treats on offer, including vegan options, you never have to go far to find a refreshing treat when that's the only thing that will do.
Treat yourself to a season of sweet relief with Toronto's best ice cream. Try new flavours, indulge in creative bites, ask for a cup, bubble waffle cone, or cookie sandwich, and find your favourite. Just be warned, ranking one delightful, drippy, cooling confection against another is a near-impossible task.
566 College St
The Big Chill Ice Cream
This spot on College street is an old-fashioned retro ice cream parlour serving scoops, sandwiches, splits, waffles and more.
342 Westmoreland Ave N
Good Behaviour Ice Cream
You may be walking into this spot for their mouth watering subs, but do not leave without a pint of ice cream. Creativity abounds at this COVID-born spot. Since day one, coveted pints of HK Milk Tea, Torta Della Nonna, Honey Nut Cereal and more, have been scooped up by those in the know.
120 Dundas St W
Butter Baker
This bakery features a soft serve flavour of the month, made with real fruit like Blueberry or Mango and Tahitian Vanilla, as well as a decadent Tiramisu.
202 Dovercourt Rd
Taverne Bernhardt’s
Tucked away in a quiet pocket of Dovercourt, this recently opened restaurant isn't just a destination for juicy rotisserie birds. During the warmer months, Bernhardt's changing soft serve offering is a hidden gem not to be missed. Whether it's Creamsicle Soft Serve With Lemon Meringue & Candied Sunflower Seeds or Rhubarb Currant Sour Cream Soft Serve With Rhubarb Pieces, each flavour is guaranteed to delight.
235 Spadina Ave Unit 2
Dainties Macaron
This spot in Chinatown for Korean-style buttercream-filled macarons and their signature macaron ice cream sandwiches are unlike anything else you'll find in the city.
This new ice cream shop on Jarvis offers small-batch, hand-made frozen custard and vegan ice cream. Expect unique flavours that are hard to find anywhere else, like Mom's Bourbon Butter Tart, Vegan Coconut Cream Pie, Carrot Cake, The Homer and one of their signature flavours, The Elvis.
36 Vaughan Rd
Dutch Dreams
This eccentric spot for ice cream scoops up bold, colourful and over-the-top cones complete with cotton candy, cookie-crusted cones and fun flavours.
101 Yorkville Ave
Summer's Ice Cream
This Yorkville ice cream joint has been serving ice cream and gelato to Toronto since 1984. Ice cream is made in-house, in small-batches and uses only the finest ingredients.
617 Gerrard St E
Wong's Ice Cream & Store
A rotating menu of Asian-inspired scoops -- from Ube and Black Sesame Salted Duck Egg to White Rabbit -- tempt customer's at Wong's.
630 The Queensway
Tom's Dairy Freeze
Nostalgia reigns at Tom's Dairy Freeze on the Queensway, where towering soft-serve cones are the go-to item.
22 Sackville St
Spaccio
With a range of chocolate-dipped gelato bars on offer, Spaccio is a great place to hit up on sunny days.
659 Lansdowne Ave
Ruru Baked
Ruru's small-batch, custard ice creams have garnered a cult following thanks to their creamy texture and interesting flavours, like Condensed Milk and Red Bean, Chrysanthemum, Horlicks, Ribena, et al.
362 King St E
Roselle
Known for its dangerously delicious baked goods, Roselle also has a justifiable following for its limited-edition soft serve. Watch the shop's Instagram closely. When you see soft serve on the feed -- be it Earl Grey, Strawberries & Cream, or some other delectable creation -- you know what to do.
6 Charles St E
Nani's Gelato
Billed as "Artisan Asian and Italian Gelato," Nani's is the place to go if you're hankering for something unique. From Pistachio Cannoli to Punjabi Milk Cake, Mango Kulfi Cheesecake, and more, Nani's flavours are sure to delight.
2651 Yonge St
Milkcow
Milkcow's natural, organic milk soft serve is as light, creamy and delicious as it comes.
394 Queen St W
Kekou Gelato
With a focus on Asian flavours, think everything from Peanut Sesame to Jasmine Tea, Kekou's gelato is rich, satisfying and perfect for hoarding in your freezer.
831 Queen St W
iHalo Krunch
Beloved for its trendy charcoal soft serve, iHalo has branched out with a menu of Asian-inspired flavours. Opt for Ube, Charcoal, Matcha, Vanilla or order an Insta-worthy twirl of all four.
390 Queens Quay W #106A
Ice Creamonology
The pet project of a professional chef, plenty of culinary know-how goes into each scoop at Ice Creamonology. Made from all-natural ingredients, it's hard to choose between the premium flavours at this Queen's Quay spot.
1448 Dundas St W
Honey’s
Honey's premium, plant-based ice creams, in comforting flavours like Double Chocolate Chip Brownie, Peanut Butter & Saltine, Raisin Bread Toast, and more, leave nothing to be desired.
920 Queen St E
Ed's Real Scoop
Opened in 2000, Ed's now boasts multiple locations and more than 150 flavours of ice cream, sorbet and frozen yogurt sure to satisfy. Crafted by hand, Ed's premium offerings boast the flavour of summers gone by.
1418 Dundas St W
Death in Venice Gelato
Pad Thai gelato, anyone? If you live for unorthodox frozen treats, you'll delight in the knowledge that no flavour is off-limits for the genius minds behind Death in Venice Gelato. Crafted from seasonal, local produce and dairy, each creation is as surprising as it is exhilarating and delicious.
16 Vaughan Rd A
Booyah
Booyah's claim to fame, an ice cream sandwich, is the thing to order at this spot on Vaughan Road. Choose from a healthy list of ice cream flavours, including Peanut Butter and Jelly, Kookie Monster and traditional alternatives, pick a cookie and dig in.
283 Rushton Rd
Bar Ape
Bar Ape is seasonal spot, open from May-October. It has grown from its days as a roving gelato truck into a full-fledged gelatería, selling a wealth of flavours of ice cream bars, gelatos, cornetti and more.
93A Ossington Ave
Bang Bang Ice Cream and Bakery
In addition to a menu full of compelling flavours -- from London Fog and Campfire Marshmallow to everything in-between -- Bang Bang offers fresh-baked cookies, cinnamon buns, bubble waffle cones, and more, each tailor-made for transporting your treats wherever you need to go.
The best ice cream in Toronto is the warm-weather treat you need, whether you pine for nostalgic scoops or innovation in a cone. From high-quality soft serve and gelato to regular ice cream in flavours inspired by the season, Toronto has a frozen dessert you'll want to try this summer.
Home to several perennial favourites, Toronto has also seen a rash of new ice cream businesses popping up of late. With such a wealth of creamy treats on offer, including vegan options, you never have to go far to find a refreshing treat when that's the only thing that will do.
Treat yourself to a season of sweet relief with Toronto's best ice cream. Try new flavours, indulge in creative bites, ask for a cup, bubble waffle cone, or cookie sandwich, and find your favourite. Just be warned, ranking one delightful, drippy, cooling confection against another is a near-impossible task.
566 College St
The Big Chill Ice Cream
This spot on College street is an old-fashioned retro ice cream parlour serving scoops, sandwiches, splits, waffles and more.
342 Westmoreland Ave N
Good Behaviour Ice Cream
You may be walking into this spot for their mouth watering subs, but do not leave without a pint of ice cream. Creativity abounds at this COVID-born spot. Since day one, coveted pints of HK Milk Tea, Torta Della Nonna, Honey Nut Cereal and more, have been scooped up by those in the know.
120 Dundas St W
Butter Baker
This bakery features a soft serve flavour of the month, made with real fruit like Blueberry or Mango and Tahitian Vanilla, as well as a decadent Tiramisu.
202 Dovercourt Rd
Taverne Bernhardt’s
Tucked away in a quiet pocket of Dovercourt, this recently opened restaurant isn't just a destination for juicy rotisserie birds. During the warmer months, Bernhardt's changing soft serve offering is a hidden gem not to be missed. Whether it's Creamsicle Soft Serve With Lemon Meringue & Candied Sunflower Seeds or Rhubarb Currant Sour Cream Soft Serve With Rhubarb Pieces, each flavour is guaranteed to delight.
235 Spadina Ave Unit 2
Dainties Macaron
This spot in Chinatown for Korean-style buttercream-filled macarons and their signature macaron ice cream sandwiches are unlike anything else you'll find in the city.
Creamery X
This new ice cream shop on Jarvis offers small-batch, hand-made frozen custard and vegan ice cream. Expect unique flavours that are hard to find anywhere else, like Mom's Bourbon Butter Tart, Vegan Coconut Cream Pie, Carrot Cake, The Homer and one of their signature flavours, The Elvis.
36 Vaughan Rd
Dutch Dreams
This eccentric spot for ice cream scoops up bold, colourful and over-the-top cones complete with cotton candy, cookie-crusted cones and fun flavours.
101 Yorkville Ave
Summer's Ice Cream
This Yorkville ice cream joint has been serving ice cream and gelato to Toronto since 1984. Ice cream is made in-house, in small-batches and uses only the finest ingredients.
617 Gerrard St E
Wong's Ice Cream & Store
A rotating menu of Asian-inspired scoops -- from Ube and Black Sesame Salted Duck Egg to White Rabbit -- tempt customer's at Wong's.
630 The Queensway
Tom's Dairy Freeze
Nostalgia reigns at Tom's Dairy Freeze on the Queensway, where towering soft-serve cones are the go-to item.
22 Sackville St
Spaccio
With a range of chocolate-dipped gelato bars on offer, Spaccio is a great place to hit up on sunny days.
659 Lansdowne Ave
Ruru Baked
Ruru's small-batch, custard ice creams have garnered a cult following thanks to their creamy texture and interesting flavours, like Condensed Milk and Red Bean, Chrysanthemum, Horlicks, Ribena, et al.
362 King St E
Roselle
Known for its dangerously delicious baked goods, Roselle also has a justifiable following for its limited-edition soft serve. Watch the shop's Instagram closely. When you see soft serve on the feed -- be it Earl Grey, Strawberries & Cream, or some other delectable creation -- you know what to do.
6 Charles St E
Nani's Gelato
Billed as "Artisan Asian and Italian Gelato," Nani's is the place to go if you're hankering for something unique. From Pistachio Cannoli to Punjabi Milk Cake, Mango Kulfi Cheesecake, and more, Nani's flavours are sure to delight.
2651 Yonge St
Milkcow
Milkcow's natural, organic milk soft serve is as light, creamy and delicious as it comes.
394 Queen St W
Kekou Gelato
With a focus on Asian flavours, think everything from Peanut Sesame to Jasmine Tea, Kekou's gelato is rich, satisfying and perfect for hoarding in your freezer.
831 Queen St W
iHalo Krunch
Beloved for its trendy charcoal soft serve, iHalo has branched out with a menu of Asian-inspired flavours. Opt for Ube, Charcoal, Matcha, Vanilla or order an Insta-worthy twirl of all four.
390 Queens Quay W #106A
Ice Creamonology
The pet project of a professional chef, plenty of culinary know-how goes into each scoop at Ice Creamonology. Made from all-natural ingredients, it's hard to choose between the premium flavours at this Queen's Quay spot.
1448 Dundas St W
Honey’s
Honey's premium, plant-based ice creams, in comforting flavours like Double Chocolate Chip Brownie, Peanut Butter & Saltine, Raisin Bread Toast, and more, leave nothing to be desired.
920 Queen St E
Ed's Real Scoop
Opened in 2000, Ed's now boasts multiple locations and more than 150 flavours of ice cream, sorbet and frozen yogurt sure to satisfy. Crafted by hand, Ed's premium offerings boast the flavour of summers gone by.
1418 Dundas St W
Death in Venice Gelato
Pad Thai gelato, anyone? If you live for unorthodox frozen treats, you'll delight in the knowledge that no flavour is off-limits for the genius minds behind Death in Venice Gelato. Crafted from seasonal, local produce and dairy, each creation is as surprising as it is exhilarating and delicious.
16 Vaughan Rd A
Booyah
Booyah's claim to fame, an ice cream sandwich, is the thing to order at this spot on Vaughan Road. Choose from a healthy list of ice cream flavours, including Peanut Butter and Jelly, Kookie Monster and traditional alternatives, pick a cookie and dig in.
283 Rushton Rd
Bar Ape
Bar Ape is seasonal spot, open from May-October. It has grown from its days as a roving gelato truck into a full-fledged gelatería, selling a wealth of flavours of ice cream bars, gelatos, cornetti and more.
93A Ossington Ave
Bang Bang Ice Cream and Bakery
In addition to a menu full of compelling flavours -- from London Fog and Campfire Marshmallow to everything in-between -- Bang Bang offers fresh-baked cookies, cinnamon buns, bubble waffle cones, and more, each tailor-made for transporting your treats wherever you need to go.
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