Best places in and around Calgary for ice cream.

[ekguy]

So I only really have 3 spots I like to go too and me and the gf would like a few new ones. And since the season is fast approaching for sunday ice cream drives why not start a list.

I'll add them to this first post if people want.

Here's what I got so far. edited with updates.

My Favorite Ice Cream Shoppe (Marda Loop)
McKays (Cochrane)
Bragg Creek (the ice cream and candy shoppe)
Amato Gelato
LICS (Near children's hospital)
Marble Slab (any of them in the city)

[cooperS]

amato gelato in kensington

[LadyLuck]

Originally posted by cooperS
amato gelato in kensington

+1
hazelnut :drool:

[liquidboi69]

Leavitt's Ice Cream Shop (aka LICS)

3410 3rd Avenue NW near the Children's Hospital.

[HyperZell]

Anyone remember the Scooples on Center St, by the Bhuddist (?) temple? I think it's a CIBC now, but damn I loved that place...

[asp integra]

the one by marda loop is called 'my favorite ice cream shoppe'

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by ekguy

Cochrane (we all know the place)


You mean the one that serves mediocre ice cream, but somehow managed to market themselves as "a place to go", and you get the fun of standing in line for 1/2 an hour in the sweltering heat, so you don't care that you're overpaying when you finally get inside?

I go to the US for icecream... they don't serve my fav. brand in Canada.

[ekguy]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok


You mean the one that serves mediocre ice cream, but somehow managed to market themselves as "a place to go", and you get the fun of standing in line for 1/2 an hour in the sweltering heat, so you don't care that you're overpaying when you finally get inside?

I go to the US for icecream... they don't serve my fav. brand in Canada.

hehe it's not really the ice cream I go there for but the drive. He he. And it's not that bad :D

[mr2mike]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok


I go to the US for icecream... they don't serve my fav. brand in Canada.

Hollywood-style.

[Benny]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok


You mean the one that serves mediocre ice cream, but somehow managed to market themselves as "a place to go", and you get the fun of standing in line for 1/2 an hour in the sweltering heat, so you don't care that you're overpaying when you finally get inside?

This forum is full of so many bitchy people haha.

[Stringz]

Stampede

[dj_rice]

Marble Slab Creamery?

[TYMSMNY]

Originally posted by asp integra
the one by marda loop is called 'my favorite ice cream shoppe'

It use to be good IMO. Use to go there almost every week. Marble Slab is pretty good, nothing super special.

[TomcoPDR]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok


I go to the US for icecream... they don't serve my fav. brand in Canada.

:werd: They got these nicely done up cafe/restaurant that just serves icecream/cheese cake/dessert... it's like $9-12 ice cream but we're talking about 1 -1.5L of ice cream or banana split in one serving. This is San Francisco.

[badatusrnames]

Originally posted by HyperZell
Anyone remember the Scooples on Center St, by the Bhuddist (?) temple? I think it's a CIBC now, but damn I loved that place...

:werd:!!! That and the Milkyway in Bridgeland back in the day!

[dubbster]

Safeway cooler. Eat said ice cream in the parking lot.

[dj_rice]

Back in the day, my family use to buy ice cream from this truck that delivered to houses, Schuwans? Schwinns? or something like that, it was good shit


Try M & M's Ice creams, some of their flavours are quite good

[dubbster]

Originally posted by dj_rice
Back in the day, my family use to buy ice cream from this truck that delivered to houses, Schuwans? Schwinns? or something like that, it was good shit


Try M & M's Ice creams, some of their flavours are quite good

And he used to have that, that fucking siren. Fucking eh that taked me back. Thanks dj rice. Fuck me, I need some ice cream. Motherfucker.

[dubbster]

MINUS THE RAPPING

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[drtoohotty1]

the one in cochrane is McKay's

[dj_rice]

http://www.schwans.com/catalog/catalog_browse.jsp?parentCategoryId=2988


Schwans was the name...not sure if they still deliver or not but their ice cream rocked

[dubbster]

Originally posted by dj_rice
http://www.schwans.com/catalog/catalog_browse.jsp?parentCategoryId=2988


Schwans was the name...not sure if they still deliver or not but their ice cream rocked

Deliver? One goes out in a car for a drive, with the nice summer air flowing through an open window to get ice cream. Not get it delivered. :rolleyes:

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by LadyLuck


+1
hazelnut :drool:



+1 for Hazelnut....


And my fave used to be Phillips on 17th Ave. But they have since retired and are under new ownership....In all fairness I cant comment on the new place...haven't been back since...

[cooperS]

Originally posted by EK 2.0





And my fave used to be Phillips on 17th Ave. But they have since retired and are under new ownership....In all fairness I cant comment on the new place...haven't been back since...

that place is so gross now. stop by once, and never will go back again. my chocolate ice cream had frost on it and it have a weird smell. probably from bad storage or lack of turnover :dunno:

[Stubby]

my big one would be the chocolate bar on 17th.

[ekguy]

Ok let's hear more we got a list going. Not many on there but there should be more. What about for day trippers. Like let's say as far as Lake Louise maybe even into BC. Or Drumheller and all the areas that are within a couple hours of Calgary or for those road tripping that may want to stop. on the way for some good ice cream.

[Weapon_R]

Originally posted by EK 2.0



And my fave used to be Phillips on 17th Ave. But they have since retired and are under new ownership....In all fairness I cant comment on the new place...haven't been back since...

Don't waste your time. The new owners are cheap with the icecream and dirty.

[redevil]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok


You mean the one that serves mediocre ice cream, but somehow managed to market themselves as "a place to go", and you get the fun of standing in line for 1/2 an hour in the sweltering heat, so you don't care that you're overpaying when you finally get inside?


^^That is sooo true!

:thumbsdow

Try the rocky road ice cream...rocky is far from the truth. Overpriced, but I guess it is just for the drive.

[Disoblige]

Originally posted by Weapon_R


Don't waste your time. The new owners are cheap with the icecream and dirty.

I agree. Definately did not have a good experience recently.

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by Weapon_R

Don't waste your time. The new owners are cheap with the icecream and dirty.



That's sad to hear...Phillip's had such a great reputation...


Just loved hanging out (read loitering haha) in front of there...nice weather, nice cars, and nice girls....

[Kritafo]

Amato Gelato



My favourite Ice Cream shoppe used to be really good. Now like so many other things it stinks. You could play a song for a cone. Not sure if they still do this, but it was always fun.

I won't buy ice-cream from the store anymore. I make my own in the Cuisinart. It takes 25 minutes and a little longer for hard ice-cream. It is so good. Strawberry is our favorite. It's so easy to make, Tastes very good.

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by Kritafo

I make my own in the Cuisinart. It takes 25 minutes and a little longer for hard ice-cream. It is so good. Strawberry is our favorite. It's so easy to make, Tastes very good.


You should make me some too....;)

[Kritafo]

Originally posted by EK 2.0



You should make me some too....;)

For you...yes I would.

[Nav13]

Originally posted by ekguy
Ok let's hear more we got a list going. Not many on there but there should be more. What about for day trippers. Like let's say as far as Lake Louise maybe even into BC. Or Drumheller and all the areas that are within a couple hours of Calgary or for those road tripping that may want to stop. on the way for some good ice cream.

This is was to far away for a day trip, but if your ever in the Okanagan region, theres a place between Penticton and Osoyoos called Tickleberry's, has very good ice cream and a ton of flavors to choose from, nice drive too, right along the lake. Nothing beats going for Ice cream during a warm summer drive in the Okanagan valley.