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Sweet Summer Swallows
Toronto Ice Cream Shops
Savour summer with a cool icy treat. We present to you our list of 9 ice cream shops in Toronto that are faves with our readers and the staff at SavvyMom HQ.
- Yogurty’s
Why we love it: With dozens of toppings including fruit, candies, chocolate and syrups, the self-serve frozen yogurt experience doesn’t get any better than this.
Who told us: Savvy reader, Robyn N.
1703 Avenue Rd. (north of Lawrence) - Hollywood Gelato
Why we love it: Kids love the duck on a bike, everyone loves the gelato and Minnow loves the gelato Pumpkin Pie for a delicious Thanksgiving dessert.
Who told us: SavvyMom Editor, Minnow H.
1640 Bayview Ave. (Leaside) - Summer’s Sweet Memories
Why we love it: Not only are all the ice creams, sorbets and waffle cones made in-house, it’s one of the friendliest ice cream places in the city.
Who told us: SavvyMom Sales Rep, Kelly H.
101 Yorkville Ave. (Yorkville) - The Mad Italian
Why we love it: With over 57 flavours and a pistachio recipe that originated back home in Roma over 36 years ago, it’s all about the numbers.
Who told us: Savvy reader, Encarnita T.
1581 Bayview Ave. (Leaside) and 589 College St. (Little Italy) XOCOCAVA
Why we love it: Dark, delicious Madagascar Chocolate sorbet. Need we say more?
Who told us: SavvyMom Publisher, Sarah M.
1560 Yonge St. (north of St. Clair)My Favourite Ice Cream Shop
Why we love it: The name says it all.
Who told us: SavvyMom Publisher, Sarah M.
3 MacPherson Ave. (Rosedale)Ed’s Real Scoop
Why we love it: Their milk-free sorbet is perfect for vegans and Ed’s focus on all-natural products ensures you’re not eating any artificial ingredients.
Who told us: Savvy reader, Lisa H.
2224 Queen St. East (Beaches) and 920 Queen St. East (Leslieville)Belly Ice Cream Company
Why we love it: The Muskoka-based ice cream company that has a fan in celebrated chef, Mark McEwan, is made with no preservatives and features flavours that celebrate Southern Ontario (think Simcoe Raspberry or Muskoka Blackberry).
Who told us: Savvy Scribe, Alison R.
Available in take-home format at various fine food locations.La Paloma
Why we love it: Their Limoncello flavor is tart but sweet and completely refreshing.
Who told us: SavvyMom Publisher, Sarah M.
1357 St. Clair Ave. West (west of Lansdowne)
Thank you to all of our contributors.
Now you’ve got the skinny on city scoops. Just don’t forget to grab extra napkins—especially when you’re with the kids. It can get deliciously messy out there.
First published 2011.08.04
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