The top 10 under the radar ice cream shops in Toronto

When it comes to ice cream, Toronto is rich with options, and they go well beyond the big boys like Sweet Jesus or Ed's Real Scoop. House-made ice cream is being whipped up citywide - and I'm not talking plain old vanilla.

Here are my picks for the top ice cream shops in Toronto you might not know about.

Ali's West Indian Roti Shop

House-made ice cream in tropical flavours like coconut, mango and soursop are favourites on the menu at this West Indian joint in Parkdale. 

Chocolateria

The salted caramel ice cream at this artisanal chocolate shop on Roncesvalles comes highly praised, but other noteworthy flavours include mint avocado and the "kitchen sink," a chocolate base that's loaded with chopped treats from around the shop. 

Bunner's Bake Shop

On the hunt for vegan soft serve in Toronto? Look no further than this bakery in Kensington Market. Unfortunately, their soft serve cones are not available at their Junction location.

Lingan Cream House

Extra creamy house-made ice cream and sherbet come in flavours like mango, pineapple and vanilla at this Sri Lankan snack shop in Scarborough. 

Home

Ice cream scoops, sandwiches and soft serve are available at this Bloordale Village bakery. Indulge in flavours of mint chocolate chip, banana pudding, and milk and cookies.

Delight

While they may be known for their handmade chocolates, you shouldn't pass up the chance to grab a scoop at this Junction shop. Ice cream is available in unique flavours of honey lavender, Quebec blue cheese, and spiced plum.

Cosmic Treats

This Kensington Market restaurant is dishing out ice cream that's entirely vegan. Go basic with scoops in a cone or opt for their banana split or cupcake sundae instead.

Avoca

Over 10 flavours of ice cream are available at this Danforth shop. Flavours range from your standard to chocolate and strawberry to more unique offerings of roasted marshmallow and lemon yogurt.

Maple Leaf Dairy

Also commonly referred to as St. Clair Ice Cream this Danforth ice cream parlour boasts a rotating menu of flavours like red velvet cheesecake, salted caramel, and cotton candy.

Bombay Street Food

Make your way to restaurant near Yonge & Wellesley for dinner but stay for dessert. Your hardest decision will be deciding between their malai kulfi soft serve or donut ice cream sandwich.

by Jaclyn Skrobacky via blogTO