50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Downsview

“We were served quickly as usual. Our treats were delicious!“

“More and more we are buying the cakes from Dairy Queen as opposed to Baskin Robbins. They are refreshing and more reasonably priced. The Dilly bars are liked as well. This Dairy Queen has been there for a lot of years. They would do well to improve on the facilities of this location. The opportunity from the Downsview lands traffic should help them to keep the business to be stable“

“This ice cream just the best!! Want to make it weekly tradition to come here. The chunks in birthday cake are crazyyyyy. This ice cream it’s all I ever dream for. And sooo happy it’s also vegan!! Happy to have this ice cream in TO!❤️“

“Amazing tasting Gelato! ❤️❤️❤️“

“Had the golden dragon roll, the green dragon roll and the spider roll. All were good to great, and reasonably priced with good portions.

Had the matcha mochi ice cream for dessert, and it was also good. I'll definitely be going back.“

“LYCHEE ROSEWATER RASPBERRY & LONDON FOG are my favourite ice creams!“

“Rashida did a fantastic job for the cake I ordered. It was a little bit out of the scope of what was offered but she listened to the request and did an incredible job on the design! We will definitely order the next cake from here again! It was a heart shaped vintage coquette cake and we got many compliments!“

“Small independent owned ice cream shop under 5 minute walk from Lansdowne subway station and bloor go station.

Ice cream pints are 14.99 for the smaller tub. I liked the cookie with seasalt, the Hawaiian treat wasn't for me but it's always fun to try new treats.

Had 2 different scoop, one passion fruit ice cream and one cinnamon toast crunch. Friend had the miso butterscotch

This is my second visit, first time I believe I had banoffee pie and a second flavour, can't remember. Always a good time at ruru.

Also tried their pandan coconut and calamansi at the we life event“

“UPDATE:

Went there today, and the hours matched the time, ther staff member was warm and welcoming, and took the time to explain the updated hours going forward. Service was excellent and the ice cream... well what can I say... they have the best tasting ice cream in the city!

Thank you!

To my surprise....the sign and Google search day "open"... yet I came in traffic and paid for parking... only to be at a "closed" establishment. Disappointed...indeed..“

“Ice cream and toppings are amazing. Although when I asked for extra chocolate topping, which I paid extra for and was happy to pay more for, the staff was very hesitant. Otherwise, the ice cream is delicious, but I hope the staff was a bit more generous and friendly.“

“I had the Black Sesame Oreo (V). If it weren't for the V, I'd never have guessed it was vegan. Very rich in black sesame flavour and very creamy.“

“super cute shop, owner was very friendly and cupcakes and cookies were very good!“

“Honestly, 10/10 ice cream!
The service was excellent even tho it was 9 PM, lovely people and the ice cream was delicious at a reasonable price. 4 Big scoops came at 15$, and I got the Burnt Marshmallow (7/10, the cookies and cream (9/10) and the Rocky Driveway (9/10).
I’ve tried a lot of ice cream, but it's not as fresh as this. 🙌🏼“

“I can’t stress this enough, the ice cream it’s not cheap but for obvious reasons! This is the best ice cream I ever had! I like to put on the scale like this, DQ’s is a soft cream ice cream, they should charge like a dollar for their ice cream, but instead it’s like $4 to $5 at this time. Baskin Robins has the best cost/benefit of all. Pretty tasty ice cream and comparing to DQ’s, it’s the same price to have a real ice cream. But now, when it comes to real deal artesanal extremely flavourful and creamy ice cream, flavours nowhere else makes it and have the advantage to take a pint to go without taxes, it totally worth it to come to this one! My favourite!“

“This place is great, outstanding clean place,. Service is excellent. Shishir is the best. He is so pleasant and helpful . He made the fresh , hot, crunchy puffs which melting into your mouth . My family loves it. We cannot stop eating it. It made you want to go back again and again.“

“We tried the waffle pop-up as part of the distillery Christmas market and this was honestly the best food item we had in the market :)
The waffles were very crispy and just the right level of sweet (with the sauces). The person who made the waffles was great and remembered our specific customizations“

“I said in Instagram I highly recommend this product Came from knowing what authentic italian Gelato is .. pistachio is over delicious and mastered as the most authentic artisanal gelato on its kind had tried ….“

“Best gelato in town. Not so sweet and reasonable price. Love it“

“I love the variety of flavours available! I also love the friendly service and support provided to try samples for all the flavours. I must admit they are on the pricy side even for 1-2 scoops. Looking at +$20 for basic 1/2 scoops.
Store is very clean and kudos for the variety, cakes, ice sandwich cookies and treats!“

“yummy we are comimg back to again“

“Tried this place on a whim after we had a craving for Italian food and were not disappointed!
The standouts are the sake rose (creamy, umami) and the bo kho bolognese (great pairing of Vietnamese beef with the tomato sauce). The duck breast green curry’s flavours worked well together, but I think it should have double the amount of meat for the dish.
The orders didn’t take long to make, about 10-15 minutes from time of ordering from the touch display.
Will likely be back when another craving hits!“

“This store is the inspiration for the song "Bobcaygeon" by The Tragically Hip.

Gord Downie once recalled coming up with the lyrics while walking down Carlaw Avenue after getting Baskin-Robbins with his daughter.“

“First time visiting Gemma Gelato St Clair W on aft Aug 30, 2024 during a walk-by. Popped in, server was very friendly. Pleasantly surprised to have experienced the most outstanding gelato (dark chocolate), I've ever had. Single serving at $5.65 incl tx was a solid scoop on a standard cone (dbl scoop approx $2 more). Great value and best of all, gelato kept super cold, not soft mushy melty stuff you walk away with at some places. Definitely returning to try every single other flavour!!“

“We're crazy about the dipped cones and hot fudge sunday. Vanilla dipped in butterscotch or chocolate shell is our favorite. The fudge sunday, is great too. Good prices and menu is pretty extensive but not complicated. I tried a coke slush which was also fabulous. Really cool little venue, we come as often as we're in the area. Thanks Tom's, you guys are killing it.“

“One of my fav ice cream parlors in the city! Vast selection of flavors that rotate, plus milkshakes and floats (who doesn't like a root beer float?). I'm a sucker for Mint Chip, but their Graham Cracker Crunch and Almond Butter flavors are also killer, on a waffle cone of course. Love a good mom and pop shop #supportlocal“

“Nice to have a somewhat local place to go for ice cream in the hood. Decent price for a good amount of yumminess!“

“All the noms.“

“We had the pleasure of having Alen and his team serve ice cream at our event, and they exceeded our expectations. They provided a fantastic selection of ice creams, slushies, and icebergs, all fresh, delicious, and perfectly refreshing. The portion sizes were generous, and the variety was impressive. Alan and his team were incredibly flexible with our schedule and made the entire experience seamless. Their genuine care for customer service is clear in every interaction, and they made working with them an absolute delight. To top it off, they also have an amazing food truck that’s definitely worth checking out(Fire Queen). Highly recommend their services!“

“For those who enjoy good gelato options and very well-made gelatos, Gemma is a great option to visit. The gelateria is located close to several shops, banks, bus stops and between Dansville and Eglinton stations.

For those arriving by car, there is a paid parking lot in front of the establishment, as well as other points on Avenida Younge.

The store offers excellent accessibility for customers with disabilities and limited mobility: access ramp, automatic door opening, seats that fit wheelchairs (unfortunately, they do not have a menu in Braille, but the attendants are always ready to help).

The gelatos are extremely tasty and very well served. The service is great, and you also have the option of taking some home and not just eating it locally.

For those with dogs, pets are allowed in the outdoor area. It is definitely worth checking out.“

“Affordable price.. friendly staff and the product quality good and delicious“

“Very nice place and cakes“

“Really delicious gelatooooo!!!“

“Super accommodating and fast at responding. I thoroughly enjoyed planning this entire event with Jona’s help. We had to reschedule due to poor weather and Jona was very understanding about it. The ice cream cones they served were really big and our clients had an amazing time.“

“Small take out location. I have gotten some ice cream a few times. Flavours are good but the texture is so strange. Kind of gooey. My husband likes it but I'm undecided. I just like the salted egg yolk ice cream. I saw many people buying a lot of flan but I tried one and it was just okay. Small for price. Tried the milk cheese lychee drink which was okay. Will come back to check out other desserts.

Staff very welcoming and kind. Cash discount available. There are about 3 small tables to sit at.“

“Amazing customer service. Portions were awesome, taste was superb. Superb customer service by Mahi. Suggested everything very calmly and in a warm and friendly way. All the ice creams were super hit! Definitely suggest this place for awesome experience.!❣️

Vegetarian options: Available

Dietary restrictions: Okay

Parking: Okay“

“Pretty good gelato, They have a lot of vegan flavours, but I find they sometimes have an artificial/too sweet taste to them, though it’s pretty slight. Most are delicious!! So definitely worth trying!

Dietary restrictions: offer dairy-free/vegan options“

“I ordered a durian chiffon cake and a mango pomelo mousse cake for my parents anniversary. Both cakes were super delicious. The durian had a nice sweet taste and the cake sponge was soft. The mango pomelo mousse was really smooth with strong mango flavors.“

“Best Gelato on the Danforth! Great espresso. Fresh baked cookies. Dog friendly.“

“the staff its great products“

“This is my son’s favourite ice cream store and by far the best ice cream store I’ve also went to!
The ice cream is so good here as they make a lot of different varieties which you can try from!
Not to mention the unique way they execute this kind of ice cream by rolling it up with detail and gentleness.
The interior and exterior of this place is really nice and it definitely seems like they put some real effort into making this place.
Now let’s talk about customer service, their staff is really nice and definitely knows what they’re doing, they really seem to care about the comfort when you dine in, fresh and cold!
Overall rating:4.9
Recommendations: Nothing!
Definitely try it out!“

“I recently discovered Sweetland, and it is by far the best fresh juice store I have come across. I find myself travelling over 30 minutes time and time again just for a cup of their amazing Juices. Not only are the drinks good, but the owners and workers are so kind. They will help with flavour choices, provide samples and even gave me a free drink.“

“Amazing ice cream in the city with vegan flavours and different options to make your own ice cream sandwiches or Tacos! 10/10 always recommend“

“Pretty good soft serve ice cream with many choices of toppings / dips. Especially since there are not too many options around here for ice cream, at least at the time of writing. Service was good and prompt, and the cheesecake dip was exquisite. Thank you.“

“really nice store that clean and friendly servers. great selection of cakes.“

“got a custom mermaid themed ice cream cake for my daughter's 6th birthday. wife spoke with Sanye who designed and made this cake. we got compliments from all the parents for the design and details and the kids loved the mermaid tails.
if you need a custom designed ice cream cake, then this is the location you need to order from. make sure you speak with Sanye!“

“Great ice cream on a cone as well ice cream cake“

“I work beside Gelato Cafe: every new customer asking me wich is my favorite choice at Gelato Cafe: #1 Afogato (ice cream with authentic espresso added) tiramisu and chocolate but I have morte in mind.“

“So yummy! The area was great for hanging out, the service was great, the order was fast, and the ice cream was delicious!! I’ll definitely be going back.“

“I visited this location on a saturday. The store was not filled but the mall is always filled on weekends.

I like Baskin and the flavor variety they offer with their ice creams. The quality is also top notch and its always fresh. I like that you can add the toppings you want as well.

This store, has really nice and friendly staff. She offered my son to taste a few options so he can pick what he fancies.

The fact that, its located within the mall makes a big advantage as you can sit down a bit and enjoy the ice cream while shopping.“

“AMAZING ice cream flavours...my favourite is the Gertie's Peanut Butter Pie. They also make fabulous sandwiches!“