Greg's Ice Cream
750 Spadina Avenue 
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Phone: 416.962.4734
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I'm an ice cream addict, and Greg Ice Cream has always been the Holy Grail of ice cream shops for me. The place used to be a favourite hangout for University of Toronto students in its old location further east on Bloor Street. Now at Bloor and Spadina, the shop is still owned by Greg Mahon and still uses all-natural ingredients.
The flavours change regularly from a list of over 100 flavours. Chocolaholics will be ecstatic to discover that almost 30 of those have the word "chocolate" in them!
Here's what was on the board when we visited:
I ordered the Cinnamon Nutmeg, which was spicy and hugely refreshing. I'd like to try Roasted Marshmallow next time, if it's available, since apparently it's his signature flavour. But then again, I also HAVE to try Pumpkin Raisin sometime. And Chocolate Ginger. And Chocolate Peanut Butter and Green Tea & Ginger and Licorice and Mandarin Orange and Durian. Okay, maybe not Durian.
Ice cream servings range from $2.34 for kiddie-size to $4.35 for large. Banana splits are $8.50 or you can build your own shake or sundae. And if you don't live too far away, you can always take Greg's ice cream home ($5.99 for half a litre, $9.99 for 1 litre).
The place is smaller than its old Bloor Street location but now there's outdoor seating. More importantly, the ice cream is just as mouthwatering...especially on a hot afternoon at the tail end of summer.
HOURS: Sun-Wed 11:30a-11p, Thu/Fri/Sat 11:30a-12a.
Comments (10)
OMG - chocolate peanut butter! We moved out of the area last year and I STILL crave it - can't find another shop that does it as well as Greg's. My sweet hubby tried to buy me a container for my birthday last year but alas, he didn't hear back from them. The sweet cream is pretty awesome too, the toasted marshmallow is also good but I find it overpowering sometimes. Banana's also delish...maybe time for a visit at lunch today!!
The Big Chill in Little Italy has good chocolate peanut butter ice cream -- in fact, all their stuff is delicious -- but Greg's is still king.
(My favourites are Cinnamon Coffee, and Roasted Marshmallow.)
Their 'stout' ice cream is teh bomb! admittedly i was skeptical at first but the sweet creaminess worked well with the strong, malty flavour...anyone who's every thought about making a guinness float shout save themselves the trouble and grab a stout ice cream milkshake!
I highly recommend the roasted marshmallow and pumpkin (not at the same time, though you could try.) Since it's almost pumpkin season, keep an eye out for it. It's ice cream heaven!! I once finished a whole half litre while watching Ice Age...Brrrrrr and yummy!
Their 'roased marshmellow' is stuff of legends! and is to die for...or kill for what ever comes first. :)
This is by far Toronto's best kept secret. The roasted marshmallow ice cream is to die for. I hope no one else finds out about it!
Gregs is amazing! Every flavour of ice cream is amazing! What a treat that it is so close to home for me.
Glorious !
Roasted Marshmellow, Pumpkin, Coffee Toffee, Malt Ball Crunch absolutely amazed us. The only bummer was that Stout and Pear and Ginger were not available. But coming back three times due to limited hours of operation was totally worth it - we'll have to come back for the other flavors !!
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