My Favorite Ice Cream Shop

8561 8A Ave SW, Calgary
(403) 234-7100

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Liana L

Visited this store a few months ago and will not be coming back. The service was the worst. The staff did not look like they wanted to be there. They were on their phones, sitting in the corner of the store and no greeting when we came in. They were annoyed with my kids taking some time to choose from their many flavours. They kept saying "which flavour? Next? Next?" and rushing us even though we were the only ones in the store!

The atmosphere in the store is very dull for an ice cream shop, not even any music playing. I remember how fun the Altadore location was when I was a kid. Too bad they couldn't make this neighbourhood one more pleasant to visit too.
There is no trash can in the facility. When we wanted to throw out our napkins, they told us to go outside and use the garbage can out in the parking lot. Weird to not even have a trash can in your store.

The price point is also not great considering sub par ice cream in cheap cones. Sure, they have a variety of flavours, but I would much rather take my family to Village Ice cream for better quality and service, for the same price of a kids cone.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

M F

Terrible rude service. Ice cream itself is alright.

Parking: Looks clean.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

Triston So

Worker was being very rude to my family just because we were Asian, and didn’t look very happy with my 6 years old cousin taking 2 min picking his ice cream flavour, I would not recommend going there.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Pheonix

This was a amazing experience! Definitely worth a try! When me and my family entered, that first thing I noticed was how cold it was. Compared to the hot summer day outside it was lovely!

My family got the grape float, raspberry cheesecake, mint, Dutch chocolate and more. The texture is good, but the only thing that wasn’t so good was the sugar crash. I recommend the kid double to avoid it.

Hope this helped!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Kee Wong

Spoilt for choice; a lot flavours and scoop options!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Kid Double

Keri N

Love it! Nice clean updated version of the O.G.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Al M

First of all, this place serves Foothills Creamery ice cream. It's the good stuff!

Next, the rules:
1. Before anyone will talk to you, you have to pay. They don't tell you that, and it's different from most ice cream shops. They just stand around. So, now you know.
2. You are only allowed 2 samples. Most ice cream shops will allow you to sample their ice cream, it's a good marketing move on their part. For me it helps me choose the flavour I want, it also makes me want to come back and dry different flavours. Again, Foothills Creamery ice cream is top notch.

The service is well below par. The staff seems uninterested and bored. Like I said before, nobody will talk to you until you pay, and they grudgingly give you 2 samples of ice cream. It's not like you're going to sample ice cream and leave, you've already paid. Pricing: 1 scoop (July 2024) is $5.25 and if you want a cone you're paying at least $1 extra so they have a healthy markup.

The day I visited the establishment the outside temperature was above 30C. I thought the place would be packed, but there was no line up, nobody hanging around outside, and only 2 people eating ice cream inside. I guess that should have been a clue.

There are plenty of good ice cream shops in Calgary. This place is NOT my favourite. I'll be taking my business elsewhere.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 1

stefanie bradshaw

Yum. But it would be great if there were more tables

Food: 5

Sadi

Excellent taste, we tried a few flavors, and we loved the pistachio one the most.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Abdulrahman Alsarmi

High recommeded

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shay Al

Really good ice cream, they have lactose free and dairy free

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Daniel Lee

Yebin greeted me with such warmth and enthusiasm, and her smile truly brightened my day. She knew exactly how to provide exceptional customer service, making me feel truly welcomed. Yebin even let me sample a variety of their ice cream flavors. I'm already looking forward to my next visit to try more of their delicious treats and enjoy their outstanding service once again. If you're looking for a place with great ice cream and friendly service, this is it! Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mija Lee

Very friendly and welcome environment. My kids love the place. They have lots of flavours. Everyday goto place :) love it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sakshi

I love their orange cream icecream. They have good flavours for to go buckets

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: 1 Liter

k jay

Great place to get ice cream! Friendly staff and quick on service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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