Calgary’s Sweetest Scoops

Inglewood Drive-In
802 12 St. S.E.

While you can also find classics like soft serve and banana splits here, Inglewood Drive-In is the only place where you will find tangy Dole Whip. The drive-in is a staple in the Inglewood community and this frozen pineapple treat has quite the reputation!

Love at First Scoop
151 Carrington Plaza N.W.
Calgary Farmers’ Market West

Inspired by their love story, Immy and Fozia opened Love At First Scoop. They now have two locations: Carrington north west and Calgary Farmers Market West. They offer premium, old-fashioned, barrel-churned ice cream and sorbets served in handmade waffle cones.

Amato Gelato
602 17 Ave. S.W.
7  2104 Kensington Rd. N.W.

Amato Gelato is more than just gelato. What started with a humble cart in Italy has become a beloved Calgary institution. Indulge in over 48 flavors of handcrafted gelato and sorbetto, plus enjoy authentic Italian pastries, coffee and cocktails. Experience a little taste of Italy in Calgary.

Lukes Drug Mart
112 4 St. N.E.
3407 26 Ave. S.W.

While you wouldn’t normally expect ice cream from a pharmacy, Lukes Drug Mart is not your ordinary drug store. You can find a new soft serve every month and their flavours are definitely not run of the mill. Past flavours like Banana Cream Pie, Lemon Yuzu and Cassis give you the idea.

Made By Marcus
121 1013 17 Ave. S.W.
410 10816 Macleod Trail S.E.
105 1119 10 Ave. S.E.
221 19th St. N.W.
1105 1st Ave N.E.

Discover some very unique flavours at Made By Marcus — Peach Blackberry Habanero and Roasted Strawberry Buttermilk to name just two. This rich ice cream is made from scratch with honest ingredients and innovative flavour profiles. Watch for the Made By Marcus cookbook, coming in the fall! 

Monster Kakigori
139 328 Centre St. S

New to the dessert scene is Monster Kakigori. Find them at Dragon City Mall right in Chinatown. While shaved ice is their specialty, the ice cream dish to try is the Mont Blanc Ice Cream Sando. It consists of ube (purple yam) and 3 scoops of ice cream (choice of matcha, black sesame and vanilla), all presented in a classic Japanese sweet bread called melon pan.

My Favourite Ice Cream Shoppe
2048 42 Ave. S.W.
8561 8a Ave. S.W.

Serving Calgary since 1981, My Favourite Ice Cream Shoppe — in Marda Loop and West 85^th Street — is a Calgary instution. Get a taste of nostalgia at their original location on 42^nd Avenue SW with its retro décor and coin-operated horses. With over 70 flavours, it will definitely be hard to decide!

Noto Gelato
236 4 St. N.E.

Indulge in the sweet taste of Italy at Noto Gelato. Their handcrafted gelato is made with the finest imported ingredients using expert Italian technique with flavours like Nutella, Coconut, and Lemon Meringue. They also offer sorbetto in a variety of flavours like Strawberry Prosecco and Mango.

Parlour Ice Cream
537 Riverfront Ave. S.E.

Started in Kelowna, Parlour Ice Cream can be found in East Village offering some amazing must-try flavours. Ingredients are sourced locally, and they even have some vegan options so that everyone can enjoy. Be sure to try one of their staples like Lavender, London Fog or Cookie Monster.

Righteous Gelato
110, 221 19 St. S.E.

While you can find Righteous Gelato in many stores across Canada, a visit to their Gelato Factory is a must! Not only can you see where the magic happens, you can try a gelato flight – a sample of six flavours from the gelato case.

XO Ice Cream & Waffles
808 100 Auburn Meadows Dr. S.E.

Located in Auburn Bay, XO is a modern-day interpretation of the traditional mom-and-pop shop. While they have the classics like chocolate and cookie dough, they mix it up with interesting flavours like dill pickle and mini donut.

Village Ice Cream
431 10 Ave. S.E.
820 49 Ave. S.W.
2406 34 Ave. S.W.
69 7a St. N.E.
4019 University Ave. N.W.
780 78 St. S.W.

What started as one ice cream shop in East Village in 2012, Village Ice Cream has grown to five locations throughout the city.  Along with their ‘Always’ flavours, they offer new seasonals every month. Their sundaes are divine, and they even have a special Carrots and Cream ice cream created just for the pups.

Abbey’s Creations
13 4703 Bowness Rd. N.W.
112 4925 Barlow Trail N.E.
10233 Elbow Dr. S.W.
401 10 St. N.W.
106 1800 4 St. S.W.
324 22 Midlake Blvd. S.E.

If you’re looking for some bold and exotic flavours, Abbey’s is a place you won’t want to miss. With more than a few locations around the city, there’s sure to be one close to you. Their flavours include Peach Mango Pie, Tahini Grilled Coconut and Churro Crunch, and they serve both hard and soft serve.

Caramelly Ice Cream
101, 136 17 Ave. N.E.

With 22 flavours of ice cream, Caramelly has something for everyone. They work with local farmers and producers to make creative local flavours including Raspberry Chocolate Truffle, Caramel Candy Apple and Wet Paint (vanilla and bubble gum ice cream with bright Cherry Red Ribbon.

Moo’s Country Ice Cream
698 Eau Claire Ave. S.W.

Moo’s Country Ice Cream is a little stand that is 500 feet east of the Peace Bridge. They are open from mid-April until the end of summer, 7 days a week. From soft serve to sundaes, ice cream cups and even ice cream with slush, they have you covered for hot days in the park.

DC Pizza and Rolled Ice Cream
750 Nolan Hill Blvd. N.W.
88 Shawnee St. S.W.
5 Coral Springs Blvd. N.E.

While you’re grabbing a pizza, be sure to grab some ice cream from DC Pizza. Each Cool Haus batch is crafted with fresh ingredients, real fruit, and then rolled and topped with fun toppings. Flavours include Kitkat Nutella, Strawberry Fluff and Lotus Biscoff as well as specialty Indian flavours like Gulab Jaman, Ras Malai and Falooda.