Psssst! Go to this spot to avoid the long lines ups at the NDG location!…read more Well it may no longer be a secret by the time you read this but at least here's another spot that you can depend on to satisfy your cravings for ice cream or sorbets to keep your spirits up during these hard times. Correction, one of the few places that serves delicious soft-serve flavours: orange creamsicle, passion fruit & taro, or s'mores or... ice cream by the scoop and by the pint of one of these flavours: taro, Viet coffee, dark chocolate, Nutella, coconut & pandan, cookies & cream, marshmallow, salt caramel, cantalope, HK Milk tea... or sorbets by the scoop and by the pint such as mango, strawberry litchi, lemon & yuzu, piña colada, and pear. If you are in CDN neighbourhood, and your looking for fresh and flavourful treats that tickles your fancy... this is the place to be!

I always love Ca Lem ice Cream and the new location is incredibly convenient that I've visited…read moretwice in a week. They do not have the exact same flavours at every location so if you see something on their IG, make sure to find out where you can get it. Their fruit sorbets are standouts, as is their dark chocolate ice cream and salted caramel. I almost always try the special soft-serve ice cream that only lasts a week, and I haven't regretted it yet.

This is hands down, the best ice cream I've ever had! I'm feeling sad as I write this review…read morebecause I know that I'm not going to be able to have the taste of this ice cream again for a long time because I live in the U.S. and I was only in Montreal visiting for a few days. I promise you: the smoothness, creaminess of this ice cream is just unlike any other you've had. And to top it all off-you're definitely not getting any typical ice cream flavors here...nope, they're unique, well thought out, sensational flavors and flavor combinations. Don't let the line out the door discourage you. This ice cream is worth the wait and there isn't much of a wait anyway because it moves fast. Use what little wait time you have to choose your flavor (s). I had a mixed cup with half salted butter and half sour sop-so friggin good!

We went here as part of our Ice Cream tour around Montreal. Customerservice was lack Lester, and…read morethey only wanted to offer you one sample, which I think is ridiculous. They also only took cash and refused any kind of credit card which I also think is not great hospitality. We got a few of their ice cream flavors and they were fair and pretty standard. It wasn't impressive at all.

A very iconic spot in Montreal which is a must-visit. We went there on a Saturday night and…read moreobviously it was packed. Very different vibe there. Many vegetarian options in the menu. Food was good overall. We went for a grilled cheese, vegetarian burger (both combos) and a veggie pogo. Liked all three. Fries were good. O-Juice was nice but felt a bit sugary than sour. Portions were good and it didn't feel heavy. All their meals are given in takeout brown bags - no trays, plates etc. They don't have any indoor seating options but there are standing counters. There are a couple of benches outside if the weather permits. Many folks just got the food to their cars and ate them there. Staff was nice. Given it was our first time, we had a few questions which they answered well. Plenty of parking outside. Definitely recommended.

We were staying in the area while visiting Montréal. Montréal's famous Gibeau Orange Julep…read moreRestaurant is easily spotted by the giant orange dome on the restaurant. It's been around since 1932 and looks like to be a popular destination for locals and tourists. Our group just wanted something quick to eat since we spent the day in Old Montréal and was heading back to the hotel. The parking is a circle surrounding the structure. The speed of the line went pretty quick from ordering to getting the meal considering they had a steady line while we were there. There is option to dine there with some bench and table seating to the left of the ordering station. We just grab and took our stuff back to the hotel since it was late and a little windy the day we went there. We shared a poutine and got small orange julep drinks to share. The poutine was good, but not my favorite in this city. What I liked about it was the gravy. Rich and a generous amount on the fries. I didn't wish that the fries could have been more crisp. I think they got soggier by the gravy. The cheese curds were a bit melty- also there was no squeak when I took a bite. True cheese curds make a squeak when you chew them. Just not sure we didn't get a squeaking batch. The orange julep I would definitely come back for again. It was super refreshing and a little frothy on the finish. So good I wished I got a bigger size. It was a big hit with my daughter too. They sell them in different sizes and even sell a big sharing jug. We didn't try other offerings of food they had (hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches, spaghetti, wings, nuggets, desserts and breakfast), but may be on the next visit. It's worth checking out. Maybe next time we will try to dine in.

From the owner: Chocolaterie Leonidas Cote-Des-Neiges réputée dans le quartier depuis son ouverture en 2002 vous…read moreouvre un monde de saveurs avec plus de 100 variétés de chocolats belges et de crèmes glacées. Récemment nous avons ajouté nouveau menu de Petits Déjeuners, Sandwichs, Salads et Soup.

The ice cream was really good and the portions were really big. The prices were a bit high but…read morereasonable. The only con is that the place is really really small and it a bit hard to get in if you have mobility issues

Came here for a birthday to get some ice cream on one of the hottest days of the year. Due to the…read morecoronavirus, it was hot waiting outside but well worth it. The server did a great job and the variety of toppings and dips is impressive. One of the most satisfying ice cream cones I've had in a while, orange dip with Oreos on top.

This place is cool if you live chocolate and a variety of toppings for your ice cream. For me it's…read moretoo much sweets and is diabetes waiting to happen. If you have a serious sweet tooth, you'll enjoy this place so check it out.

I was recently in a Montreal and walking I noticed this place. It was clean inside and the menu was…read morepretty straightforward. I got vanilla chocolate swirl with the s'mores dip. Although the icecream flavor choices were minimal, let me tell you that s'mores dip was phenomenal. It was warm, yet a bit crunchy. It was really good! I was glad I grabbed lots of napkins cause it can get messy. Sooo good tho! Would totally return and try other dip flavors. Good stuff!

The perfect place for a refreshing all-natural frozen yogurt --as they insist as soon as you…read morearrive--, or a fruity smoothie. My girlfriend is vegan, and she was delighted to find an option for her too. This place is way better than other froyo franchises, since you can taste the real fruit on it.

Someone in the VSL community posted about Chocomax having very few customers these days, probably a…read morecombination of covid and cold weather conditions . I decided to drop in today an encourage this great little local gem. Although i cannot taste the pastries since i am celiac i can tell they must be delightful, they are the fluffiest and lightest I've ever seen. I did get to sample the chocolate and they were soooo good. I had the salted caramel thankfully i only bought two or else i would have ravaged through them. I also tasted the candies ginger/dark chocolate, orange peel/dark chocolate and the honey chocolate. Every single one was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend dropping for a freshly baked pastry, chocolate or a coffee... #ShopLocal #VSL

This is by far my favourite chocolatier and cafe in all of Montreal. The chocolates are delicious…read moreand all homemade with real quality Belgian chocolates. The drinks are expertly made and are ALWAYS delicious. The ice cream during the summer is artisanal and wonderful. And the best part: the people working there! Chefs John and Amanda are wonderful. All of the other folks working there are fantastic as well. It's a smaller place, but there's a few seats to enjoy your drinks. It's very mom-and-pop shop feel. The quality surpasses any other chocolate place in Montreal. The service is phenomenal and the people there learn your name! They're all so sweet (maybe it's all the chocolate?) My recommendations: truthfully, everything! But some of my favourites are the following : matcha latte, dark hot chocolate, the MOCHA!, and americano. Don't miss out on their chocolates and ice creams! During the summer they have incredible ice creams. My favourite are their fruit based ice creams especially the mango! They have fantastically unique flavours and it changes up every week! They also have fantastic soft serve as well.

Offering a variety of ice cream flavors to choose from such as the classic actha to pistachio,…read morechocolate, lotus and many more. Of course, you can't outshine the achta flavor. It's smooth & creamy with the perfect balance of sweetness. Topped with crushed pistachio just takes it to another level. They also offer a variety of delicious baklava. I got to try out the ones filled with pistachio and they very fresh and not too sweet. From ice cream, to baklava to even ice cream cakes, you can't go wrong with a sweet treat from Bouza. Service is extremely friendly and so kind, very helpful and even offering samples of the ice cream if you're indecisive about which flavor to go with.

Following the success of it's first location in Laval, the famous Bouza opened it's doors near…read moreMarche Centrale to share the love with Montrealers. Extremely inviting interior with friendly staff. They offer a variety of ice cream/ sorbet flavours. If you're not in the mood for ice cream, they also coffee and other desserts ;-) A definite classic and must try is ashta and rose drizzled with pistachios. Check them and taste for yourself :-p

I visited Havre-aux-Glaces during a walking tour of Jean-Talon Market. It's a tiny but charming ice…read morecream and sorbet shop. I tried their passionfruit and their sea buckthorn, and both were great sorbets (sweet but still a little tart) and perfect on a hot day of exploring Montreal. There was a little bit of a line when our group visited, but the service is great and the line moves really fast! I'd happily visit again on a hot day!!

We wandered to Jean Talon Market when it was about to close on a weekday and most everything was…read moreclosed. This cute ice cream shop saved our would-be failed market trip. All the flavors were so amazing that I felt like I was transported to Italy. The employee was also really kind and let me try a lot of flavors before deciding. And the price was super cheap. I just wish I got two scoops instead of one!