The Best Ice Cream in Toronto

Yes, I know it's still a bit chilly outside, and I know the forecast is calling for a few more flurries before the end of the month. The thing is, the sun is shining and spring is here; when I think of spring and sunshine, I think of ice cream.

Luckily, Toronto has no shortage of places to find fantastic frozen dairy treats. Even if you take away all the great gelato options, you're still left with dozens of ice cream bars filled with enough flavors to keep your taste buds excited and your overheated body (yes, eventually it will be that warm in the city, don't worry) refreshed.

Our recent Best of Toronto survey whittled down the pack of ice cream joints to a half-dozen, with perennial favorite Greg's Ice Cream coming out on top. A staple of my UofT summer-school years, Greg's ever-changing flavor list and all-natural ingredients has been keeping students and residents happy for years.

If you can't make it down to Greg's, fear not, there are some other great ice cream spots that are definitely worth a visit. Or two. Or more. You might want to wait until the weather warms up, but I'm starting ice cream season today.

Above photo by Tanja.

Greg's Ice Cream

A favorite student hangout, Greg Mahon's ice cream shop features a rolling daily flavor list that changes regularly from a list of over 100 all-natural flavors. More...

Kensington Market Organic Ice Cream

Kensington Market Organic Ice Cream, formerly located in, um, Kensington Market, now has better looking digs on Palmerston just up from Queen. More...

Dutch Dreams

On Vaughan Road just north of St. Clair, Dutch Dreams offers a huge line-up of homemade ice cream, sundaes, milkshakes, frozen yogurt and Dutch pancakes. More...

The Big Chill

The Big Chill features immense variety, vibrant colors, and delectable ice cream -- everything you need to cap off a hot summer's day in Little Italy. Or a cold spring day as well. More...

Ed's Real Scoop

Owner and ice cream aficionado Ed Francis makes over 80 flavors of ice cream. All-natural ice cream on The Beach More...

Summer's

A perfect summertime hangout after an afternoon people-watching in Yorkville, Summer's serves up quality ice cream, sorbet and frozen yogurt in homemade waffle cones. More...