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“

“Amazing tasting Gelato! ❤️❤️❤️“

“As a girly with an unfortunate allergy to dairy this is the place for me. A safe haven where my guts will not be rearranged in the not-so-fun kind of way.

The staff are always sweet, kind, and lovely, and always so patient and happy to serve you. I never feel rushed even when there's a line out the door.

Don't be fooled by some of the weird flavours, though, it always slaps. Plus, you can try before you buy!“

“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!“

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

“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“

“Excellent address! We ate very well with impeccable service from a waitress who was as kind as she was caring despite the language barrier. The sushi was impeccable, especially when you look at the price. Quality ingredients and perfectly cooked. Go for it!“

“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've become a regular at this ice cream shop because of their impressive variety of delicious, creamy flavors. The staff is friendly, and the cozy, inviting atmosphere makes each visit a pleasure. Definitely one of the best ice cream spots around - highly recommend stopping by!“

“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!“

“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 ….“

“Their chocolate vegan ice cream is delicious !“

“Well worth the hype! Smooth, light icecream with great set of flavours. Got burnt marshmallow and mercury espresso. Burnt marshmallow is love! Service was quick, organized with warm staff. I travelled an hour and a half to try Ed’s scoop and can’t wait to plan another visit to one of the locations.“

“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“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“yummy we are comimg back to again“

“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!!“

“First time visitor. Huge selection of various ice creams and styles (sundaes, milk shakes etc).
There wasn't a line up, but I've seen it get packed!
Service was quick.
The price was a little steep for what we got.
There was a nostalgic feeling knowing this place has been around for decades.“

“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“

“Really delicious gelatooooo!!!“

“Amazing place, and especially owner Tracy such a kind and fun person. Over 200 delicious ice-cream flavors (rotating). Really tasty other ice-cream snacks like ice cream cake, ice cream snickers bar, delicious Popsicles. This place is warm, welcoming and sweet, all locals know and love it!“

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

“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!“

“All the noms.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Very nice place and cakes“

“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“

“A quaint shop along Millwood; I've passed it countless times but never had the opportunity to stop in. I'm glad I did! I had the Nutella and roasted marshmallow flavours and they were very delicious. Good gelato texture and I saw a selection of vegan gelatos. Good for on-the-go desserts or if you want to finish it in their shop (though seating is limited).“

“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.“

“This is the neighborhood ice cream place, no more, no less. My kids and all their friends love it.

Vegetarian options: They have some dairy free options in addition to regular ice cream.

Parking: Limited parking on the streets in the area, but there’s a Green P lot a short block north.

Kid-friendliness: It’s an ice cream shop

Wheelchair accessibility: It’s a take out counter on the sidewalk.“

“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.“

“the staff its great products“

“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“

“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!“

“My wife and I came here after a concert at Roger’s centre. It was very conveniently located in the same building where we were staying so we ended up going back the next day as well. I got the Rocher which was so incredibly good. It’s basically a Ferraro Rocher crushed and sprinkled over hazelnut chocolate sauce over soft ice cream. My wife got the pretzel salted caramel drizzle over soft ice cream. Highly recommend!!!“

“Absolutely delicious. I hope hope hope they will switch from plastic to paper bowls. This place is so popular, that every day they create a small mountain of unnecessary plastic waste from consumers. That's a shame for such a perfect product.“

“The owners are very nice people , and their soft serve it's delcious... best thing is that it is low fat..!!“

“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!“