Literally (and we mean LITERALLY), the ONLY drawback of this place is the long line. But you already knew that... you're probably reading this review as you wait in line. As serial Cows-consumers, here's a few useful tips to pass the time. 1. If this is your first time, try the Vanilla. Before jumping into the whimsical flavours, it's a good idea to see EXACTLY how much difference the quality is between this stuff and McD's. It's exceptional. 2. If you're sharing with a buddy, get the double scoop and split it. Will save you lots of $$$$, especially as single scoops and double scoops are the same size. 3. If you're calorie conscious, the cone is skippable. It's still yummy, but definitely not memorable. The ice cream is the real star of the show here, so if you want to make room by ditching the cone, so be it! Best ice cream in Canada. Hands down. Enjoy!!! read more

"Best ice cream in Canada" is right! The flavors are unique, the ice cream quality is superb, and the staff are helpful. If that's not enough, add on an adorable shop with the cutest cow-themed merch. Still not sold? What about the smell of fresh waffle cones filling the air? (Side note: the cones are included in the price!!!) I'm an ice cream aficionado, and I was truly delighted by Cow's. read more

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If you've never been here and happen to be in the Niagara Falls area, this ice cream place is definitely worth a try. Price is on the higher side for ice creams. Lots of flavours to choose from. Our favorites are the banana and coconut ones. I'd suggest to avoid the ones where they include caramel syrup in case you want the not-too-sweet ones. Not a fan of the mint though. Then again it's personal preference. You can request to try a few of their flavours. They'll give you a tiny teaspoonful for you to try. Creatively themed apparel available as well - all with their lovable cow themes. read more

I love the ice cream at Cows! No matter what flavour I get, I am never disappointed with my choices. This time I got Wowie Cowie - vanilla ice cream with English toffee, chocolate flakes and Moo crunch and the PEI Blueberry. Both flavours were superb and perfectly creamy! read more

COWS - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Niagara On the Lake, Ontario

The store had a long line when I came but the line moved quickly. They have a variety of flavors which is posted on the wall so you can view the flavor choices while you are in line. Once you are closer to the counter, you can view the description for each of the flavors. There were so many choices and I had trouble debating which two flavors to get for my double scoop. Luckily they offer samples! I sampled a few and settled for the coconut cream pie and the "moo york cheesecake". The ice cream was delicious and the service was friendly. Great dessert stop in the area! read more

Best ICE cream in the world? Maybe, maybe not! Best ice cream that I have ever had? A SOLID YES! This is not a love at first sight review, I have had Cows Ice cream straight for 4 days (everyday at least 2 times) when we were in PEI and came to Niagara on the lake after returning just to have this ice cream. I have tried almost every flavour here and and I am yet to find something that is not rich in taste? perhaps it's the high fat content that gives it taste or just the way they do the flavours. My favourite is wowie cowie, but you'd really have to try to find a flavour that is not tasty, i guess pistachio is the only flavour that is slightly light on the scale. The store and all the merchandise is littered with tongue in cheek cow puns and there is a huge cow inside for selife takers. read more

Stellar service, huge varieties, and yummy desserts. Cows is one of my favourite ice cream spots. Between my group, we had the Messie Bessie (my favourite of the four), Salted Toffee, Gooey Mooey, and Cowconut Cream Pie (I think that's it's name?). The place was brimming with customers, but the staff took it in stride and didn't rush us. The ice cream was creamy and flavourful, the cones had a nice crunch, and bonus: you're in a walkable distance to the lake shore. Parking is a bit tricky as there's only street parking, but the ice cream was well worth it! While I'm much more interested in the food, Cows has cute souvenirs as well. read more

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So creamy and sweet! I remember having Cows in PEI decades ago and it was just heavenly. Nowadays, I feel like they've cheaped out a little with the ingredients. But nevertheless, I still like the ice cream here and we stop by every visit. Unfortunately, it seems everyone stops by here as well, so the lines are pretty long especially on weekends. Customer service is nice and friendly. There's even souvenirs if you LOVE Cows that much. read more

Pretty good place to get ice cream. They have some interesting flavours. It was packed when we went on a hot day. It was also national ice cream day, but they had barricades setup for the huge lineup so they must get them often. It was nice to see them making the waffle cones right there in house. If you have been to slickers in prince Edward County id say the ice cream is better there and there is better toppings. The ice cream isn't as thick here and melts a little quicker maybe. But all and all you can't go wrong with an ice cream place that puts peanut butter cups in everything. And you don't have to travel all the way to PEI or whistler to get it at this location. read more

Just ok. I thought the prices were fair, but the ice cream was really sweet and just kinda tasted like store bought ice cream to me. I got the PEI strawberry and the caramoo apple flavours. read more

Soooo yummy. Worth it for the pain I felt afterwards (thanks, lactose intolerance). Yummy ice cream, really cute cow themes, cute t-shirts, and patient and accommodating workers. My family came in one day really close to closing time for dessert, and the two workers (one male, one female) were so patient with all of us tasting 100 diff flavors, wanting to look at diff shirts, etc. They didn't rush us although we stayed past closing time. Highly recommend Cows to anybody who's in the area and looking for good ice cream. read more

COWZINGA!!!!!!! The World's Best Ice Cream sign really catches your eye and you feel like a fish on a hook...helpless and about to get served. Premium ice cream doesn't even begin to describe it. It is simply D-E-LICIOUS! All I have to say is GOOEY MOOEY! WOW! The ice cream is so creamy, sweet, and amazing that it'll always have you coming back for more. If I didn't know any better, I would think there is something addictive in it. All the flavors work perfectly together and you get a little bit of everything. My dad took one spoonful and would not stop talking about it for the rest of the trip. The first thing he did when he got back to the US, figure out any possible way to get some COWS delivered back home. Oh that would be just too good to be true. Cows is the best ice cream I have ever had. My future will be filled with many sweet dreams of that creamy Cows ice cream. Let the cravings for my Cows addiction begin. read more

5 words - Sea Salt Caramel Ice Cream If Cows is stocking it - you have to try it. This place is right on the Main St. in Niagara-on-the-Lake - so you can't really miss the place and is handily close to the Tourism Office and main parking lot for visiting tourists. The store itself is mostly full of gimmicky terrible pun tees and assorted clothing items that have something to do with Cows and the dairy like - not to mention a massive cow in the front and centre of the store. But when you come here - you should be all about the ice cream. They have several flavours that are on rotation and if you aren't sure - they usually are willing to let you sample before you decide. Line-wise - it does ebb and flow - but usually you aren't waiting too long to get service. Downside is that there really isn't a place to sit down and enjoy your ice cream though. read more

I loved the mint ice cream! The line went quickly & the staff was friendly. The two scoops was kind of small compared to the one scoop my friends got. Lots of different flavors to try since the line was long I had trouble looking at the choices because people were in the way. read more

This is my favourite ice cream place ever. Super creamy and the flavours are always interesting. I got a double scoop in a cup (cones are homemade but with almond extract, I have an allergy to nuts), with two different flavours: Mooey Gooey was vanilla ice cream with burnt sugar, chocolate caramel cups, and chocolate shavings. Cownadian Maple was my favourite. You could actually see the maple syrup oozing from the ice cream. I would definitely come back to try some more flavours! read more

Great ice cream! My #1 destination in Niagara on the Lake! My fav flavour is strawberry at Cows, but almost everything else is great too. The smell of the freshly made waffle cones really draw you in, mmmmm! read more

$5+ for two scoops makes me think this is more of a tourist trap, but the ice cream was creamy and delicious- and the waffle cones were freshly made right in front of you! I had the chocolate monster and maple flavor- both very good! The shop section in the store also carry many different cow-themed shirts, PJs, cards (including on oloaf cow card! too funny) good on a summer day! read more

Friendly fun staff. Awesome homemade ice cream. I would recommend a flavor but it changes so you will have to try several. They have samples and baby cones and scoops. Which is plenty for us. read more

Eeek!! Everyone loves ice cream...and if you don't, you must be either lactose intolerance or you hate puppies & kittens (kidding). I first had Cows when I was in PEI and was so excited to find out that Cows existed at NOTL!! Thus, as we were walking along, it was an obligatory stop! This place gives a generous scoop and a fresh cone, which is so flavourful and delicious. The ice cream was just the right amount of creaminess (not like Hagen Daaz, which leaves this overwhelming creamy coating on your lips after and makes you feel like you're dying of pancreatitis). Single scoop really should be enough for the average person unless you are REALLY hungry. I could not finish my scoop but had a lovely experience. read more

A little bit pricey, but the ice cream is good. Nice selection of inventive flavors. Very full of happy customers but despite a long line the wait wasn't bad. I got a very ample two scoops. Quite honestly, the highlight of my treat was the cone. I got a chocolate dipped in nuts waffle cone that was a really amazing complement to my ice cream. Besides the ice cream, store is filled with a lot of kitschy tourist gifts... Tshirts, mugs, keychains, etc. read more

Ok, I'm from Atlanta Georgia USA I have never had ice cream on a rainy day. This was the best ice cream I've ever had and cone dipped in chocolate is amazing read more

You can't come to Niagara-on-the-Lake and not have a Cows Ice Cream. Gooey Mooey is delish!

Stopped by here during the City Sightseeing Niagara Falls tour. Our driver highly recommended this place to us. When you first walk in, you are greeted by a big plastic cow stationed in the center of the room. At the ice cream stations, there are about 15 to 20 different flavors to choose from, all with witty names. You can ask to try some samples. I tried the maple walnut ice cream but the maple was overpowering. The gooey mooey ice cream was pretty good. I can't remember what I ordered but I was satisfied with my order. My friends and I got two scoops because it was only about dollar more than ordering one scoop. The total for two scoop was around $5.85, which I consider to be reasonable since it included waffle cone. The staff here were very friendly. With all the tourists walking in, they were patient with all customers. I do recommend taking some time to walk around the store. They have interesting merchandises. read more

COWS - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Niagara On the Lake, Ontario

I love ice cream. Cows was Disappointing. The peach Melba ice cream had a strong artificial peach taste. The waffle cone was good.

So many unique flavours at this spot! I was in heaven! We popped by here after dinner as we skipped the dessert at our restaurant and it did not disappoint. Each of us got really good flavours. They also have a store front on the side with clothes and other items. Don't be afraid of the line, it moves pretty fast. read more

This creamery was super cute and decked out with cows EVERYTHING! I love how their shirts are very pop culture, with Netflix and Star Wars shirts with cows I loved it. Their ice cream was a little too sweet for my taste, but i see why people enjoy their ice cream. It's super decadent and it's definitely for those who have a sweet tooth . read more

Best icecream in Niagra! Big line ups. Lots of flavours. Crazy souvenrs! Worth the money! read more

4.5 stars. Cows is apparently the 'best ice cream in Canada.' It sure is damned good. The whole place has a cow theme to it, including lots of t-shirts, mugs and other souvenirs with cow-based parodies of things (such as 'Heifer Hero', "Moomoolemon', 'iCud' and more). The servers are friendly, just as an ice cream joint's servers should be. I got the maple walnut ice cream in a waffle cone (they only have waffle cones) that was partially dipped in chocolate. They also have waffle cones with sprinkles and waffle cones with peanuts. The maple walnut was to die for: super creamy, rich maple flavor with lots of crunchy walnuts. I have to agree with my dad's sentiment of "I'd sell one of my kids for an endless supply of the stuff" (I just hope he wouldn't sell me). So why the deduction of a half star? They nickel and dime you. The prices are a little high, and they actually weigh how much ice cream they give you to make sure they didn't overscoop. I know a business has to make money but really? Chances are if you give me too much I'll be more likely to come back! But despite that flaw, definitely go to Cows if you're in Niagara on the Lake and in need of some frozen flavored cow juice. read more

Really cool ice cream shop on NOTL's main street. The chain has its roots in PEI and has been built into a brand over the years to sell more than ice cream - they sell Cows-related apparel and miscellaneous items such as oven mitts and mugs. The ice cream here is really good - sweet and creamy, the flavours come in a ton of unique combinations (with fun names) that honestly make it hard to choose just one. We ordered three flavours all in waffle cones: Cookie Monster (vanilla ice cream with choc. chip cookie dough pieces & oreo pieces), Messie Bessie (choc. ice cream, moo crunch, Oreo pieces, & English toffee), and PEI blueberry. While the Cookie Monster won't have the abundance of cookie dough pieces that Ben & Jerry's tubs have, it's a pretty good scoop of yumminess. As a chocoholic with a big sweet tooth, the Messie Bessie was my fave - lots of chocolate and other forms of sugar to satisfy my cravings. The PEI blueberry was a good scoop too - a nice break from our other chocolate-infused flavours. All of them were sweet (with PEI blueberry probably being the least sweet) so I don't recommend them for those looking for a more subtle and light option but they're all great and creamy ice cream flavours that are worth trying. There's also a ton more options in-store so check this place out - a great addition to NOTL's main street strolls. read more

COWS - From right to left: Messie Bessie, PEI Blueberry, & Cookie Monster (vanilla ice cream) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Niagara On the Lake, Ontario

Good flavours and pretty wide selection. Had salted toffee - lived it. Mooey Gooey excellent as well. Staff friendly and great attitude. Overall on the pricey side for size of scoop around $5.00 - definitely not a kawartha dairy serving size! read more

The best ice cream I've ever had. I ate the Brownie Explosion in one of their home-made waffle cones.

The ice cream here uses a high proportion of cream. That's what makes it taste so so good. This location is the only Ontario location of the Cows brand which originates from Canada's east coast. Lines here in the peak of summer tourist season are out the door. I have brought several Toronto friends here. I'm less drawn to the flambuoyant flavours, so some of my "boring" modest favourites are: - Prince Edward Island berries (strawberry and blueberry). You can really taste the realness of the berries - PEI apple - Plain vanilla. With the high concentration of cream, it just tastes so perfectly pure. read more

Nice quality, real dairy ice cream. I can tell they use real ingredients and make very fresh waffle cone. The staffs are also very friendly. I will definitely go back when I am in the area. read more

+ tasty unusual ice cream flavors, + super funny merchandise Cows belongs to the best ice cream shops in the world according to Tauck World Discovery, reason enough to try the creamery that originated on Prince Edward Island. Coming here you have the chance to try unusual flavors such as Moo York Cheesecake (sooo good), Wowie Cowie, Fluff and Under. And I promise it is addicting. Besides, the shop has some great merchandise with hilarious sayings and modified famous brand logos you shouldn't miss. + tasty unusual ice cream flavors, + super funny merchandise Scoop: CAN $4.25 read more

So, my family finished a good meal across the street and headed over to Cows for some ice cream. It was exactly 8:04. According to the posted signs they closed at eight. There were still people in line inside getting ice cream but the attendant locked the door, shrugged her shoulders with the look of "sorry." I can't believe they didn't let us in. So we went down the street to the Rocky Mountain chocolate factory who gladly served us. I don't understand why someone would be in business and turn their back on a customer. Not to mention the Goodwill they lost. I'm not eager anymore for Cows read more

Best ice cream ever!!! I never get waffle cones but I decided to try and it was so amazing! Perfectly cooked!

Great ice cream place in Niagara Falls. They make their own home made waffle cones. My family and I went there multiple times during our trip because it was our favorite!! Great flavors, great staff, and lots of funny t-shirts! read more

Overpriced and mediocre ice cream. The line is typically long giving people the impression of this place being something special. It's not. You can get the same or better anywhere else without the wait. read more

I am not an ice cream person, but this is extra ordinary ice cream. It was mooooving good stuff

I've probably been here 12 times in the past 2 years. It is always the same. Light-hearted atmosphere, high quality, premium ice cream, home made waffle cones, a great selection of flavors.... its worth the splurge of calories. read more