Isaiah
06-29-2011, 05:25 PM
Shop: Crepes & Cravings
Address: 1013 17th Ave SW (1/2 block east of Classic Jack's)
Tuesday afternoon, sun is hot, and I'm in the mood for some ice cream. Buddy and I are on 17th Ave and happen to walk by this new ice cream shop so we step in to try it out. We meet the owner, Brian, who is very friendly and seems like just an overall stellar guy. With him was a younger guy who looked like he could be his son. We chatted with him for a few minutes and got the 'scoop' on the new place. Turns out they just opened last Saturday so it's their opening week!
Ambiance: 10/10
The owner completely renovated the space so it looks and feels fresh and clean. It's not very big but is everything you could want from an ice cream shop. In fact, the smaller shop actually gives you that cozy feeling that makes you want to engage the staff/proprietors who are very friendly. There is also a bench just outside the shop and I believe there were a few seats inside as well to sit and enjoy your treat.
Food: 10/10
Home-made is the name of the game in a city where many shops actually ship their stuff in from McKay's or elsewhere. Brian takes pride in his creations which is evident in the taste. He serves up both gelato and regular ice cream offering a variety of flavours of each. We each had two flavours of gelato which were the perfect texture, rich in taste, and more than satisfied our cravings. They also offer Fresh Crepes which we'll be going back to try.
Service: 10/10
Very attentive and friendly and they seemed genuinely happy to have us in there. We were offered samples and got some 1-on-1 attention which was a bonus.
Location: 10/10
Perfectly located just 1/2 a block east of Classic Jacks between 9 St and 9A St. directly across from Farm restaurant on the south side of 17th Ave. A little easy to miss since he doesn't yet have all his signage up but keep your eyes open and you'll see it.
Value: 10/10
It came to $13 for 2 scoops of ice cream each in waffle cones ($6.50 ea.) which seems pretty fair for the heart of the city's entertainment district - especially considering the home-made quality. Some may consider this expensive but those are probably the guys that don't tip at restaurants.
Summary: 10/10
Great ice cream and service with a smile. I'm a strong proponent of small business and these guys seem to be doing everything right so get out and support them this summer if you're downtown craving a cold treat on a hot day.
Disclaimer: Isaiah is in no way affiliated with this establishment although he has been known to have the occasional craving.
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Address: 1013 17th Ave SW (1/2 block east of Classic Jack's)
Tuesday afternoon, sun is hot, and I'm in the mood for some ice cream. Buddy and I are on 17th Ave and happen to walk by this new ice cream shop so we step in to try it out. We meet the owner, Brian, who is very friendly and seems like just an overall stellar guy. With him was a younger guy who looked like he could be his son. We chatted with him for a few minutes and got the 'scoop' on the new place. Turns out they just opened last Saturday so it's their opening week!
Ambiance: 10/10
The owner completely renovated the space so it looks and feels fresh and clean. It's not very big but is everything you could want from an ice cream shop. In fact, the smaller shop actually gives you that cozy feeling that makes you want to engage the staff/proprietors who are very friendly. There is also a bench just outside the shop and I believe there were a few seats inside as well to sit and enjoy your treat.
Food: 10/10
Home-made is the name of the game in a city where many shops actually ship their stuff in from McKay's or elsewhere. Brian takes pride in his creations which is evident in the taste. He serves up both gelato and regular ice cream offering a variety of flavours of each. We each had two flavours of gelato which were the perfect texture, rich in taste, and more than satisfied our cravings. They also offer Fresh Crepes which we'll be going back to try.
Service: 10/10
Very attentive and friendly and they seemed genuinely happy to have us in there. We were offered samples and got some 1-on-1 attention which was a bonus.
Location: 10/10
Perfectly located just 1/2 a block east of Classic Jacks between 9 St and 9A St. directly across from Farm restaurant on the south side of 17th Ave. A little easy to miss since he doesn't yet have all his signage up but keep your eyes open and you'll see it.
Value: 10/10
It came to $13 for 2 scoops of ice cream each in waffle cones ($6.50 ea.) which seems pretty fair for the heart of the city's entertainment district - especially considering the home-made quality. Some may consider this expensive but those are probably the guys that don't tip at restaurants.
Summary: 10/10
Great ice cream and service with a smile. I'm a strong proponent of small business and these guys seem to be doing everything right so get out and support them this summer if you're downtown craving a cold treat on a hot day.
Disclaimer: Isaiah is in no way affiliated with this establishment although he has been known to have the occasional craving.
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http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c338/cabriochico/PhotoJun2944821PM.jpg
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