If you're looking to beat the summer heat without the dairy, Toronto's got you covered. Several vegan ice cream options have popped up in the city over the years, from ice cream sandwiches to oat milk soft serve and dairy-free gelato, so those who follow an animal-free diet or don't consume dairy have plenty of options to get their fix. It's truly amazing what kind of fruit or nut milk bases, flavour infusions and indulgent accompaniments restaurants can dream up these days that happen to contain just as much decadent flavour, but with entirely plant-based ingredients! Most people would never know the difference, so if you follow a vegan diet or have friends and family that do, make sure to head on over to one of these deliciously sweet spots.
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This vegan gelato pop-up scoops out inventive flavours like ginger turmeric and black and white sesame from Pizzeria Du's takeaway window.
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283 Rushton Rd
Bar Ape
Soft serve gelato is the specialty at this St. Clair West institution, with new vegan flavours like raspberry, guava, Ontario pear and toasted coconut almond every week. It's only available for pickup twice a week right now, so make sure to secure your order online!
10
16 Vaughan Rd A
Booyah
With daily rotating flavours, this minimal spot has a variety of vegan offerings like homemade ice cream and soft serve, fresh baked cookies, or both.
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244 Augusta Ave
Bunner's Bakeshop
Oat milk soft serve? Count us in. Choose from vanilla, various fruit flavours or a twist of both at this adorable vegan bakery.
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492 College St
Globally Local
One of the city's best vegan fast food joints offers scrumptious swirls of coconut soft serve in a cone or doused in sundae toppings.
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4750 Yonge St Unit#134
NanaShake
NanaShake's ice cream is made from a delicious and nutritious blend of organic bananas, almond milk and peanut butter. This creamy treat tastes decadent. Still, it is healthy enough to eat for breakfast!
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1418 Dundas St W
Death in Venice Gelato
If you're looking to get your vegan gelato fix, this heavenly Little Portugal spot boasts an extensive menu of ultra-unique flavours like coconut cold brew latte, peach prosecco bellini and carrot chilli yuzu, to name a few.
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372 Danforth Ave
La Diperie
Cool off with a vegan ice cream bar form La Diperie, covered in a hard chocolate shell and sprinkled with fun crunchy toppings.
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106 John St
Sweet Jesus
Indulge in vegan coconut soft serve smothered in creative toppings and sauces for a sweet summer treat.
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454 Bloor St W
Eva's Original Chimneys
These Hungarian "chimney" cones are made with all vegan ingredients and served filled with a choice of creamy chocolate or vanilla soft serve.
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93A Ossington Ave
Bang Bang Ice Cream and Bakery
Toronto's favourite (and most photogenic) spot for ice cream sandwiches has a few daily vegan ice cream flavours and a vegan and gluten-free "everything" cookie.
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715 Queen St W
Bloomer's - Queen West
This popular, all-vegan Toronto spot offers incredibly delicious and creamy oat-based ice cream by the pint (or half). The cookies and cream is to die for!
If you're looking to beat the summer heat without the dairy, Toronto's got you covered. Several vegan ice cream options have popped up in the city over the years, from ice cream sandwiches to oat milk soft serve and dairy-free gelato, so those who follow an animal-free diet or don't consume dairy have plenty of options to get their fix. It's truly amazing what kind of fruit or nut milk bases, flavour infusions and indulgent accompaniments restaurants can dream up these days that happen to contain just as much decadent flavour, but with entirely plant-based ingredients! Most people would never know the difference, so if you follow a vegan diet or have friends and family that do, make sure to head on over to one of these deliciously sweet spots.
12
M!LK Gelato
This vegan gelato pop-up scoops out inventive flavours like ginger turmeric and black and white sesame from Pizzeria Du's takeaway window.
11
283 Rushton Rd
Bar Ape
Soft serve gelato is the specialty at this St. Clair West institution, with new vegan flavours like raspberry, guava, Ontario pear and toasted coconut almond every week. It's only available for pickup twice a week right now, so make sure to secure your order online!
10
16 Vaughan Rd A
Booyah
With daily rotating flavours, this minimal spot has a variety of vegan offerings like homemade ice cream and soft serve, fresh baked cookies, or both.
9
244 Augusta Ave
Bunner's Bakeshop
Oat milk soft serve? Count us in. Choose from vanilla, various fruit flavours or a twist of both at this adorable vegan bakery.
8
492 College St
Globally Local
One of the city's best vegan fast food joints offers scrumptious swirls of coconut soft serve in a cone or doused in sundae toppings.
7
4750 Yonge St Unit#134
NanaShake
NanaShake's ice cream is made from a delicious and nutritious blend of organic bananas, almond milk and peanut butter. This creamy treat tastes decadent. Still, it is healthy enough to eat for breakfast!
6
1418 Dundas St W
Death in Venice Gelato
If you're looking to get your vegan gelato fix, this heavenly Little Portugal spot boasts an extensive menu of ultra-unique flavours like coconut cold brew latte, peach prosecco bellini and carrot chilli yuzu, to name a few.
5
372 Danforth Ave
La Diperie
Cool off with a vegan ice cream bar form La Diperie, covered in a hard chocolate shell and sprinkled with fun crunchy toppings.
4
106 John St
Sweet Jesus
Indulge in vegan coconut soft serve smothered in creative toppings and sauces for a sweet summer treat.
3
454 Bloor St W
Eva's Original Chimneys
These Hungarian "chimney" cones are made with all vegan ingredients and served filled with a choice of creamy chocolate or vanilla soft serve.
2
93A Ossington Ave
Bang Bang Ice Cream and Bakery
Toronto's favourite (and most photogenic) spot for ice cream sandwiches has a few daily vegan ice cream flavours and a vegan and gluten-free "everything" cookie.
1
715 Queen St W
Bloomer's - Queen West
This popular, all-vegan Toronto spot offers incredibly delicious and creamy oat-based ice cream by the pint (or half). The cookies and cream is to die for!
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