5 Best Ice Cream Shops in Toronto (2026)

What people praise

• The largest review base of any ice cream shop on this page, nearly 4,700 ratings
• Reviewers consistently praise unique, well-balanced flavours over generic sweetness
• Lines described as moving quickly even when they wrap around the block
• Waffle cones and combination flavour pairings get specific, repeated praise

Worth knowing

• Tiny physical space, so seating is limited even when the line is short

What people praise

• Holds the highest rating of the two volume leaders, 4.7 across more than 3,200 reviews
• Reviewers describe the gelato as authentically dense and true to Italian texture
• Specific flavours like Rocher and pistachio-ricotta get repeated, detailed praise
• Staff called friendly with quick service even through a long queue

Worth knowing

• Queues can be long during peak hours, per multiple reviewers
• One reviewer found a milkshake made from the gelato thinner than expected

What people praise

• Reviewers repeatedly describe the texture as unusually smooth and creamy
• High-quality ingredients come through clearly across multiple reviews
• Generous scoop sizes get specific mentions
• Seasonal, rotating flavours like a sour cherry swirl keep regulars coming back

Worth knowing

• No seating outside, so most customers grab their order and keep walking

What people praise

• Matcha made fresh rather than pre-batched comes up repeatedly as a difference reviewers can taste
• The matcha soft serve has a devoted following that returns specifically for it
• Toppings like mochi and red bean are consistently well-reviewed
• Prices described by reviewers as on par with the average shop

Worth knowing

• The rating trails the rest of this page at 4.3, with some reviewers noting the matcha soft serve occasionally sells out

What people praise

• Gelato described as smooth, creamy and true to natural flavour rather than artificially sweet
• The s'mores hot chocolate gets specific, repeated praise as more dessert than drink
• Staff singled out by name multiple times for going out of their way, including returning a customer's lost phone
• Cozy, clean atmosphere called out consistently