Our Favourite Ice Cream Spots in Toronto

I scream, you scream and we all scream for ice cream — especially during these warm summer Toronto days! We’ve got you covered with our favourite spots in the city that you need to check out before the season’s over. Toronto is filled with delicious goods, from pizza to burgers, but having something sweet and cold after a heartwarming meal is always a great idea. As a result, we’ve put together a list of eight of the best ice cream and gelato spots in Toronto that serve flavours you can’t get enough of.

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Mizzica Gelateria and Cafe

Address: Various locations

You cannot have a list of the best places to get ice cream or gelato in Toronto without mentioning Mizzica because it’s one of the city’s most favoured spots. The Italian owners have a passion for authentic gelato, and you can tell by the quality of the ingredients used in their treats. According to their website, “they spent years perfecting their craft under the guidance of renowned gelato masters.”

Bang Bang Ice Cream

Address: 93A Ossington Ave., Toronto, ON

If you’re ever walking on Ossington Avenue in Toronto on any given day of the week and see no line by Bang Bang Ice Cream, don’t walk, but run and grab an ice cream. The ice cream spot has been popular ever since its opening and for good reason. Not only does their ice cream taste delicious, but their freshly made popped waffle cones, cookies and cinnamon buns are more reasons to check out this Toronto ice cream spot. You can add your ice cream to a cookie and enjoy the best ice cream sandwich!

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Good Behaviour

Address: Various locations

Chef Michael Lam and Eric Chow used their experience as professionals to make nostalgic ice cream taste as great as it looks. They have some of the city’s most delicious and creative ice cream flavours. While you’re there, make sure to grab a sandwich because they are drool-worthy too!

Nani’s Gelato

Address: Various locations

Nani’s Gelato is another fan-favourite in Toronto. They specialize in artisanal gelato production and combine authentic Italian and nostalgic Asian gelato flavours. Inspired by the owner’s father’s soft-serve ice cream shop, Nani’s Gelato wanted to combine his passion for frozen desserts and culture in one space. With much success, the local gelato shop has opened its first franchise location and is constantly growing.

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Ruru Baked

Address: Various locations

Unlike other ice cream spots in Toronto, Ruru Baked makes custard-based cold treats. The egg yolks from the custard make the ice cream rich, dense and oh-so creamy. The ice cream shop started as a pop-up and now has two brick-and-mortar locations to visit!

Summer’s Ice Cream

Address: 101 Yorkville Ave., Toronto, ON

We know Summer’s Ice Cream is a Toronto staple, but do you know who else loved their ice cream? Adam Sandler! That’s right! The Hollywood actor was spotted at the Yorkville ice cream parlour in 2022 and he had visited multiple times. The star ordered a cone of Chocolate Fudge Brownie, which is their best seller!

Dutch Dreams

Address: 36 Vaughan Rd., Toronto, ON

This ice cream parlour goes back to the 1980s and was created by the Aben family. The store was based on a childhood dream and fashioned in the Dutch style to pay homage to their heritage. Today, it serves ice cream, pancakes, waffles and more, which locals, tourists, and many others love.

Butter Baker

Address: Various locations

While this Toronto bakery may be known for its other desserts — like cookies, cakes and waffles — it also has delicious house-made soft-serve ice cream that is so good you’ll constantly be going back for more. What makes it unique is that it offers a rotating flavour menu that changes every month. In July, you can expect Piña Colada soft serve. So don’t walk, run!