Toronto’s ice cream game is very strong. Restaurateurs are creating incredible combinations of flavours, not just when it comes to ice cream, but when it comes to the cone itself. From mustard ice cream to churro cones to ice cream tacos, these ice cream treats will more than satisfy your insatiable cravings – they will blow your mind with the endless possibilities of this ever-evolving summer treat.
Booyah
Booyah opened last year and this summer they’ve added a new item to the ever-growing ice cream menu – the ice cream taco! Made from waffle cone, and then dipped in either milk chocolate or white chocolate, the ice cream taco comes with three scoops of ice cream and a choice of toppings including chocolate and caramel sauce, whipped cream, sprinkles and more. It’s a lot of ice cream so we suggest sharing!
Junked Food Co.
Junked Food Co. has amped up the soft serve game in Toronto. Offering signature cones like Smoreo and the Junked Cone (pictured), a creative concoction made on the spot by owners, Vince Farago and Brian McKilligan. Everything you can imagine can end up in your vanilla or chocolate soft serve, including Ferro Roche, Nerds candy, pieces of Hershey’s milk chocolate, Jujubes, and Snickers. You can get in on the creative cone action by suggesting toppings for your very own personalized cone!
Fugo Desserts
The new kid on the block, Fugo Desserts is offering some pretty crazy cones. Made with cookies and cream ice cream, an Oreo cone and Chip Ahoy cookies, their Cookie Monster Cone is taking Instagram by storm. Coloured bright blue, there is some definite nostalgia going on. There are five more crazy cones on the menu including the Bangkok Brownie made with Thai tea and chocolate brownies.
Sweet Jesus
The original soft serve mecca in the city, now has a second outpost. Located in the Queen East location of La Carnita, you can get some new creative soft serve options at this Sweet Jesus locale. Try the Hella Nutella, chocolate soft serve with chocolate wafer cookie, pistachio, cornflake crumble, and Nutella fudge sauce. How can you resist?
Eve's Original Chimney
Two words: Doughnut Cone. Last month Eva’s Original Chimneys announced they were adding ice cream into their mix. The doughnut cones are actually chimney cones that originated in Hungary. Made with a simple batter and coated in cinnamon and raw sugar, they have a crunchy exterior and soft pillowy inside. Eva’s Original Chimney’s will be driving around the streets of Toronto and stopping by some street festivals all summer long, so keep an eye out for the ultimate chimney cone.
The Big Chill
The Big Chill is a staple on the ice cream scene and this year they have added a welcome addition to their menu– the doughnut sundae. Starting with a single doughnut it’s topped with soft serve and toppings from the likes of peanuts, chocolate sprinkles, Skor pieces, hot fudge and more. Indulgence never looked so good!
Pancho Bakery
We love churros! And it looks like Pancho Bakery has taken notice this year with their giant made-to-order churros cone filled with soft serve. Flavours include vanilla, raspberry lemon and chocolate. The churros cone is available at all of the locations.
Death in Venice
Located in the Turkish bakery, Constantinople, Death in Venice’s flavours are for the brave foodie. All of the ice cream is made in the bakery, along with the classic waffle cones. Some of their crazy flavours include the Pear, Walnut & Mustard, made with Sanagan’s grainy mustard and pear puree, and then topped with chopped walnuts. They are always coming up with new flavours, so every visit is sure to be an adventure.