Crêperie Maison Bagatelle
Downtown · 80 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H2Y 1S6, Canada
Espresso gelato and Nutella crêpes shine here, served in a cozy vintage-filled space steps from the Basilica with genuinely warm service.
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Best Ice Cream in Montreal
The best ice cream in Montreal. Italian gelato counters, Quebec soft-serve windows, dairy-free scoops, and the small batch shops the city lines up for from May through October.
Five picks
Pâtisserie Mahrouse Centre-Ville
Downtown · 1053 Rue de la Montagne, Montréal, QC H3G 0B9, Canada
Rose water and orange essence fill the air while you bite into crispy, fresh baklawa and kaak that taste like homemade Syrian classics.
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Rosemont - La Petite-Patrie · 1320 Rue Bélanger, Montréal, QC H2G 1A1, Canada
Inventive soft serve creations with house-made toppings and vegan options that taste just as rich as the dairy versions.
MATCHA ZANMAI
Downtown · 1428 Rue Mackay, Montréal, QC H3G 2H9, Canada
Matcha ice cream here balances richness with restraint, avoiding excess sweetness, while the yuzu tartalette delivers buttery freshness that keeps customers returning twice in one trip.
Oh My Deer Café
Plateau · 68 Ave des Pins E, Montréal, QC H2W 1N3, Canada
Colombian owner Claudia crafts authentic hot chocolate with cheese and rich cappuccinos alongside housemade empanadas and cookies in a warmly lit, study-friendly space.
Local pick
Wild Willy’s Ice Cream
Pointe-Claire · 20 Av. Cartier, Pointe-Claire, QC H9S 4K9, Canada
Zigamazoo cone pairs hard and soft ice cream, while rotating limited flavours keep regulars coming back alongside vegan options like frozen chocolate tofu.
Montreal takes frozen dessert seriously across multiple traditions. The Italian community brought gelato. Quebec has its own soft-serve culture with local dairy and maple flavours. A newer wave of artisan shops churns small batches with unusual ingredients and seasonal rotations. Summer is peak season and lines out the door are a sign you are in the right place. Many shops stay open until 11 PM or later on warm nights. Winter does not stop the serious shops; some run year-round for the people who refuse to wait for June.