Every summer we take a pledge to have more wholesome ice cream dates; what’s a better way to spend your time than some sweet treats with your favourite people? Toronto is absolutely BUMPING with places to go for every kind of date night, and their ice cream shops in the vast neighbourhoods can set you up for a pretty sweet warm season.
Let’s take a look at Queen St. West, where you can try all of these delicious spots in one walk up the street! From West Queen West to the downtown fashion district, these are scattered across the city for your next sweet tooth date night.
Disco Company
Here, they make homemade ice cream and soft-baked cookies in the grooviest ice cream shop on Queen West… or in Toronto! You’ll find good vibes and unique ice cream flavours like blueberry cheesecake, pj sandwich, matcha red velvet and more.
Where: 1086 1/2 Queen Street West, Toronto
White Squirrel Coffee Shop
A simple Trinity Bellwoods neighbourhood favourite with a very subtle social media presence, you’ll only realize they sell ice cream when walking past their sidewalk sign reading “COFFEE. ICE CREAM. TREATS.”
Flavours include the originals like chocolate, vanilla, butterscotch ripple, strawberry, mint chip and more!
Where: 907 Queen St W, Toronto
Nadège Ice Cream Shop
They serve French-style ice cream and sorbet to eat on-the-spot, or at home for a cozier date night. Pick up pints, ice cream bars, and even sandwiches at all of their locations!
Where: 780 Queen West Street, Toronto
iHalo Krunch
Visibly some of the most unique ice cream in Toronto, iHalo Krunch is known for their bold colours and black charcoal ice cream cone. These Asian-inspired ice cream flavours like Matcha and Ube are served alongside Madagascar Vanilla and coconut mixed with activated charcoal in whichever combo you want!
Where: 831 Queen St W., Toronto
Sud Forno
This authentic Italian bakery and restaurant is part of the Terroni family and when you walk in, you’ll see that the options are endless! From pastries and sandwiches, pizzas, pastas, meals, and yes even gelato! Find the secret upstairs patio at their Queen West location to truly escape for a European-inspired date.
Where: 716 Queen St. W., Toronto
Sweetie Pie
Sweetie Pie is you local pie shop and cafe with locations throughout Toronto and Unionville. Fresh hand-crafted artisanal pies and vegan baked goods are available here, as well as the most delicious cakes in a jar and even Kawartha Dairy ice cream!
Where: 654 Queen Street W., Toronto
On Third Thought
This is the place to go in Toronto for an elevated ice cream experience! Get cocktail-inspired flavours of gelato and sorbet, or even pair your ice cream with a favourite glass of wine or signature beverage. They’re allergen-conscious serving up options for no nut, no dairy, and vegan lifestyles.
Where: 6 Markham St, Toronto (behind 616 Queen St W)
Good Behaviour
Pair your ice cream with a delicious sandwich and take them both to your favourite Toronto park for the best summer date!
Their unique custard ice cream comes in flavours like Banana Frosted Flakes, Birthday Cake, Black Sesame, Gertie’s Peanut Butter Pie, HK Milk Tea, Mango Lassi and so many more!
Where: 335 Queen St. W., Toronto
Mizzica Gelateria
Now if this is a favourite of yours, we understand why! Mizzica is a two-time word award-winner in Palermo, Italy for their gelato and keeps on winning around the world. Here’s the perfect spot for an artisanal gelato date and you’ll find this Queen West corner busy and bustling on a warm night.
Where: 307 Queen St. W, Toronto
Enough for your sweet tooth? Browse more dates here to pair with your scoop!
