50 Best Ice Cream Shops in Calgary

“A great bubble tea shop with many board games“

“Just tried this ice cream shop for the first time and I'm hooked! The cheesecake and coconut flavors I tried were absolutely delicious. The staff was friendly and the shop has a great vibe. Can't wait to come back and try more flavors! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“great service friendly staff and awesome ice cream“

“I ended up getting the Toasted Coconut, and it was amazing! The waffle cone tasted so fresh and honestly made the whole experience even better. It almost had me wanting to grab another one right after I finished my first. Way too addictive! If you haven’t tried this place yet, I highly recommend it. Definitely one of my favorite spots now. 😋🍦“

“I'm not really an "ice cream person" - but the quality and flavour combinations that Marcus has contrived NEVER cease to amaze me. Often very long lineups for a reason (If you want to bypass the lineups, pop in and buy a quart (or 4 for a discount) and they'll serve you right away to pay for it, and you can enjoy at home. I have only found one other ice cream shop in my travels that comes close to rivaling Marcus, but one has to travel to the other side of the world to get it - Duck Island Ice cream in NZ - but that's a heck of a flight for ice cream that is almost as good as what you can get locally!)“

“Absolutely obsessed with the vegan gluten free ice cream selections and flavours to choose from! Highly recommend to everyone as they are predominantly dairy based but have such delicious unique vegan options! This location has became the only place I get ice cream for my family for the last 3 years. The rewards program is highly recommended 👌“

“Best ice cream and gelato I’ve ever had. So creamy and tastes like the actual ingredients. I had pistachio and lemon. Staff were very friendly as were the other customers. Just good vibes all around.“

“My fave ice cream place in the city esp for Asian inspired flavours. The ube is amazing. I grew up eating ube so I know when a place gets it right. Their seasonal flavours are always worth trying too. I remember they had an HK egg tart flavour and it honestly tasted exactly like an egg tart. Never had a bad flavour here. The workers are also soo welcoming and always kind, they never make you feel bad or awkward for asking to taste test anything. Love this place!“

“Great place with friendly staff and lots of delicious flavours! Small location with limited seating inside, but it's in a walkable area with outdoor seating! I recommend the Earl Grey flavour, but all the flavours are so good (there's also vegan options)!“

“Amazing service from Cole. He made sure to know our allergies and avoid any cross contamination by getting a fresh scoop from the back. Some of the flavours contain pork gelatine and extract with alcohol, anyone looking for halal ice cream please make sure to inform of this, the staff is really friendly and cooperative to help identify the halal options“

“Their Flavours of gelato and sorbets, every single one I've tried has been phenomenal. love the take home pints that are available for purchase, so you can enjoy righteous gelato under your own roof qt anytime! the staff are always so kind and smiley every visit thus far and acommodating customer service is 5 stars! thank you and until next time!“

“We love this location. Spring through summer, we pick up ice cream and go for a walk to Sandy beach or just hang out on their funky outdoor seating area. (The downtown location is also very nice with cool cement seats in the heat of summer as is the compact University district shop!) We have a family member who is dairy-free and she loves the ice cream here. We each have our favourites (chocolate, two hills earl gray, guides mint) and the many seasonal flavours have been delicious to try. The fragrance of their waffle cones being made fresh in store is very inviting... Even with the lineups, there is a great atmosphere as everyone waits impatiently for their turn to order ice cream. Many summer memories here!“

“The defining factor on whether I moved to Calgary or Edmonton was “does Edmonton have a made by Marcus”. I was tired of driving the 2.5 hours to Calgary to get the world’s best ice cream. Nothing in this world compares to their lemon curd blueberry ice cream. It will change your life. Buy in bulk and thank me later. You’re welcome. And thank you made by Marcus for making the world a better and tastier place 🫶“

“Yummy and creamy oreo milkshake.. The best I’ve had in town. Highly recommend the pistachio kunafa icecream and the dipping dots. They also offer a wide range of cheesecakes from ‘The Cheesecake Factory’. Truly a one stop shop for all your sweet tooth cravings in an upscale neighbourhood😊“

“The defining factor on whether I moved to Calgary or Edmonton was “does Edmonton have a made by Marcus”. I was tired of driving the 2.5 hours to Calgary to get the world’s best ice cream. Nothing in this world compares to their lemon curd blueberry ice cream. It will change your life. Buy in bulk and thank me later. You’re welcome. And thank you made by Marcus for making the world a better and tastier place 🫶“

“Abbey’s Creations are amazing in all aspects of an establishment. Not only is it delicious, the staff are kind and friendly. I would recommend Abbey’s Creations Cochrane is anyone with a sweet tooth or just want a treat on a hot day!“

“my favorite bubble tea place in Canada. owners are very friendly as well.“

“The best meals in wheels hot chocolate!!!“

“Best milkshake I've ever had. Highly recommended if you're in southern Calgary.“

“Amazing gelato place! Highly recommend“

“I absolutely recommend Moo’s Country Ice Cream! Awesome flavour choices. Friendly staff to make fun ice cream creations! My pina colada cone yesterday has officially started off Spring for me! Thanks Moo’s 🍦☀️“

“The customer service was great 👍 and so was the ice cream 😊“

“So I am in love with their coconut viet iced coffee - ask them for extra blended. Its balanced it's strong and yes not too sweet. I really like their desserts too. I tried their sub no pate, and the chicken is dry. not my favorite. Their service is on the slower side because there is typically only 1-2 people working. and don't expect this place to be a great hangout spot because it's very small no public washrooms. Just grab and go. There are 3 chairs outside of the restaurant to sit but that's really it.“

“Abbey’s Creations are amazing in all aspects of an establishment. Not only is it delicious, the staff are kind and friendly. I would recommend Abbey’s Creations Cochrane is anyone with a sweet tooth or just want a treat on a hot day!“

“Fun place to come and get awesome frozen yogurt!!!“

“Fantastic, flavourful ice cream with a variety of bases that include, protein, yogurt, as well as dairy free. Friendly staff that went above and beyond for our Badminton tournament at Crescent Heights High School. They took the time to cater at our event and went the extra mile to create a new custom flavour for our players that was inspired by our jersey this year.

Amazing and would recommend!“

“Great ice cream, great selection of flavours!!“

“This is the first time we visited “La Diperie County Hills” and I have to say, it was worth the drive from Okotoks !! We had the “Softly” and it was really really good , had different levels of texture and a rich and enjoyable pistachio flavors ! And the service it was outstanding especially because it was close to closing time yet Nirav didn’t hesitate to serve us . He treated us like we were the first customers of the day (nowadays not many places have customer service like it)“

“On Mother’s Day we stopped by for an ice cream cone…..and what a surprise! All mothers orders were free! What an wonderful surprise. Not only do they have the best ice in Calgary, in my opinion, but they honoured Mothers in this special way. Thank you Leavitt’s It really was a lovely treat. Also even though it was super busy the staff provided exceptional service.“

“this guy told me to go here and it was sooo goood the xin shao morning coffee was the best on the menu“

“Not too bad. Ambience is not perfect but they have improved by putting up art.

Flavour options are wilder than last time which makes it interesting but an americano with something like grapefruit tea sounds highly unappealing.

The blue cloud drink is cotton candy, and it is a good flavour.

Would be open to trying their gelato.

I had more ice chunks in my drink than I would’ve liked, and the brown sugar pearls weren’t very concentrated, but they were still good.

Their bathroom is kind of odd. The water splashes out of the sink when you’re washing your hands. The hand dryer sprays your water back at you especially if you’re short. There was a bucket of water with a cloth in it in a bin. Not sure what that’s about. There’s also a “pest deterrent” thing on the wall which worries me in terms of if there have been mice. But it’s not a bad bathroom, it’s clean and everything functions fine :)“

“Amazingly friendly service and delicious ice cream! They seem to have limitless flavors! There are many ice cream options from traditional (i.e. vanilla), novel (i.e. honey fig), and uncommon (i.e. ube queso). There is also a wide selection of fresh (i.e. pineapple), candy (i.e. chocolate rocks), and baked (i.e. cheesecake) mix-ins, which are unlimited. Each visit is an adventure! My family and I enjoy going to Abbey's Creations and happily consuming their ice cream. Abbey's Creations is a jewel of North West Calgary! 😊

Update October 29, 2025: Our family continues to be fans of Abbeys! From my first post we have since enjoyed Abbeys delicious ice cream cakes, including ones that have been graciously accommodated as customized special orders (Dubai chocolate, Ube with brownies, and mango are some of our favorites). Most recently I also tried the newest product: stuffed cookies. I am still working through all of the flavors, but the ube and salted caramel are my top flavors so far! Abbeys pleasantly keeps finding ways for me to break my calorie limits! 😁“

“Great service and food. Must visit“

“Yesterday I went there to have a delicious ice cream in noon and i have a really fantastic experience over there.. the store was very much neat and clean, mainly I was impressed with the staff (Shailja) who explained me and encouraged me to try different flavours. Really a very good customer service.

Keep it up guys“

“I had an awesome experience at Marble Slab! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt fun and welcoming. The workers were super enthusiastic and friendly, which made the whole visit even better. You can tell they actually enjoy their job, and they were happy to help with recommendations and make sure everything was perfect.

The ice cream itself was really good, with a lot of great flavors to choose from. Everything tasted fresh and high quality, and it was hard to decide because there were so many good options. One of the best parts for me was the toppings—especially the marshmallows. They gave me unlimited marshmallows, which was amazing and made my ice cream even better.

Overall, this place is definitely worth going to if you want a great dessert. Between the delicious flavors, generous toppings, and super friendly service, it stood out as one of the best ice cream experiences I’ve had. I’ll definitely be coming back again!“

“Never had a bad experience coming here. Always get good service.“

“Great ice cream, great selection of flavours!!“

“Amazing gelato place! Highly recommend“

“10/10 amazing and healthy keto food“

“This is my second attempt at a crumbl cookie. The first was not good. Just goes to show location is important. This store was so bright. Lots of people working very happy to help and explain things. They offered money saving. Cookies were amazing but expensive. I would recommend skipping the deerfoot meadows location and drive to this one. Thank you for the awesome service 😀“

“Tried the espresso and cheesecake ice cream at Marble Slab and absolutely loved it! The espresso flavor was rich and smooth, perfect for coffee lovers, while the cheesecake ice cream was creamy with a delicious dessert-like taste. Both flavors blended really well and tasted fresh and premium. Great quality, friendly service, and definitely a place I’d visit again for desserts!“

“We never can miss this place while here.
Try the strawberry ice cream with big pieces od strawberries, it is to die for.
Prices are high, very high.
Mini (I mean mini) cone cost $2.95 and single scoop is almost $6.
Service is hit and miss, depends how tired staff is.“

“Sooooooo delicious!!!!!

Bought the 8 pack !!! We Smashed down 4 right away hence my video only has 4 in it hahahahaha ...

The cookie was perfectly moist and the ice cream was perfectly froze cold but not teeth breaking hard ...

Verygood ice cream an cookie freshness!!!!!

Will be ordering more for sure !!!!“

“First time visiting here because I am vacationing in Canada. I love the vibe of the place. I think that the pricing is decent as well. I got the sundae with barn floor and halo halo. The barn floor was really good, but the halo halo was not. Being Filipino, I can say that the halo halo is not how halo halo tastes like.

Other than that, everything else was good. My sister-in-law had the cotton candy and chocolate. The chocolate was excellent!“

“For a quick fun bite at the Midway this is the spot. The Cake Fries. Yes fries made from cake and deep fried. Well. They were gone before I could snap a photo

The perogies were a tasty snack and I will be back for the mini donuts.“

“Excellent quality of ice creams & cakes“

“Love the bingsoo, it is so good, just so good.“

“I forgot to get her name but we went on September 7th sometime around 7 pm, the lady working was so kind and explained everything to us and was very patient with us when we had a hard time choosing! Absolutely lovely service I’d go back just because of her lol:)“