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    4.5 (142 reviews)

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    Mint chocolate and burnt marshmallow
    Angela F.

    It was another hot summer day at the beaches and we were craving ice cream. Stopped by Ed's to fill that craving! Got the kiddie scoop which lets you choose from two flavours. I settled on mint chocolate chip and burnt marshmallow. The mint was very refreshing. Unfortunately the burnt marshmallow was melting really quickly which made a mess to eat. The line-ups are long here as expected but don't fret, it moves quickly! The shop itself is narrow but there is seating available outside for you to enjoy your treat.

    Mango sorbet
    Violet P.

    Ed's was recommended to me by a local, and I'm glad we tried it! It was a Friday evening around 7:30, and the lineup was long, almost to the door. People were lined up by the coolers where you can pick up cartons of ice cream going towards the back and then in front of the ice cream displays. I'm glad we had gone in earlier in the day so I could look at the cooler in front of the shop and know what I wanted for the evening. I decided to get my mango sorbet in a cup regular sized. It was a lot of sorbet so it was my dinner for the night. Next time, I'll get the kiddie size in a cone as the cones smelled and looked delicious. I was happy with my choice as it was a perfect mango taste. The price was reasonable as it was around $13 for two treats. We walked down to the lake and enjoyed our cool treats outside. I would definitely be back!

    Gelato showcase
    Reston S.

    Visited Ed's Real Scoop for dessert after dinner with a friend. Ed's classic ice cream parlor ambiance brought back memories of early 2000s nostalgia, although the decor could use a refresh. Our server was excellent, offering recommendations for the evening's flavours. We indulged in the cookies and cream, as well as the creme brulee ice cream, both of which were deliciously sweet and satisfying. As always, Ed's didn't disappoint, and we're already looking forward to returning in the summer for another treat.

    pistachio and espresso gelato
    Nana T.

    lovely service the lady at the counter kept offering to let me sample the things that i was thinking of getting but wasn't sure of because it was my first time, really sweet of her and she was funny too! gelato was delicious and well made with no dyes! cute little seating area in-front too!

    a person holding a cone of ice cream
    Aslıhan T.

    you must try the burnt marshmallows and bananas. definitely the best in town. Although there is a queue, the service is very fast, there are benches in front of a small and cute place.

    Jacqui L.

    Pretty good. My second time trying it and the icecream is good. Quick service you order at the window. Line up on the sidewalk that's cordoned off so you don't block the way for others. Definitely try the burnt marshmallow. Cookies n creme is an easy choice. Creme brulee doesn't taste like the real dessert but it does taste good.

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    Jonny M.

    After dinner, my cousin suggested we check out Ed's Real Scoop. I'm always down for ice cream, especially when it's only a short walk away! We dropped in on a Sunday evening (around 8:30pm) and the place was packed! Line was out the door. The line doesn't move the quickest but they take your order all in one group and let you sample a few flavours. The menu is up along the wall; 24 ice cream, 11 gelato, 4 yogurt and 4 sorbet flavours. Prices are super reasonable ($3.48 kiddie, $4.43 regular and $6.15 large). The best part is you get two flavours regardless of what size you order! Awesome. There's ice cream sandwiches ($6.00) and dessert pies ($20.00) in the fridges. For cones, you have a choice between waffle ($1.33), plain and sugar. - Milkshake ($6.50 double) - M went with a strawberry s'more milkshake as he hasn't had one in ages. I tried a sip; decent. - Creme brûlée and fresh mint ($4.43 regular) - the fresh mint was my favourite flavour out of them all. Creme brûlée was good but paled in comparison to the mint (with chocolate). Yum. - Tahitian vanilla bean and s'more ($4.43 regular) - vanilla was creamy but it needed way more vanilla bean flavour. Too subtle. The s'more was much better. The line tells it all. Good quality and reasonable prices. Apparently, I need to come back for their burnt marshmallow.

    Melted Marshmallow

    First time trying this place after hearing about it from friends that live by the beaches. First thought was kinda confusing where the line starts as they have 2 freezers separated apart from one by the cashier and naturally two lines form, (one for each freezer) but staffs were friendly and guided people and served customers on first come first serve basis. After apologizing for butting in line I ordered the melted marshmallow for myself and mango for my son. The melted marshmallow was great, smooth and creamy, kinda tasted like vanilla and caramel but absolutely reminded you of "melted mashed" The mango was also good and tasted like mangos but more of a sherbet style if you're into that. Overall the ice cream was good and fresh and no freezer burns visibly or taste which is great! 3.8

    Medium Size Bacio and Pistachio Gelato with Waffle Cone
    Linda L.

    If you ask me to list some of my favourite dessert places in Toronto, then I believe Ed's Real Scoop will be right up there. This is my go-to ice cream/gelato spot and sometimes I would even go out of my way to drive all the way down to the Woodbine Beach just to get a scoop of their sweet sweet icy dessert. My favourite flavours are the Pistachio and the Bacio flavour gelato, and thank god a Medium allows me to choose 2 flavours. However, if you want it in the waffle cone, which is filled with marshmallows, it is $1.20 extra. The gelato and ice creams are made fresh in house and you can tell it's good quality, because the texture is very dense and doesn't melt as easily as the store-bought stuff.They do allow unlimited sampling before you make your decision, which is nice, and the staffs have always been very friendly and knowledgeable of the ingredients. And yes, credit cards are accepted. I highly recommend giving Ed's Real Scoop a try, and it is especially nice enjoying some frozen treats while walking along the beach in the summer :D

    Jennifer K.

    Whenever I dragged my friend to go on a eating spree with me, she always complains no matter where I feed her... sushi (hmm), cakes (nahhh), burger (oh not again!) foie gras (oh...not one of the Hoofs) Ed's Real Scoop is the only place that when I asked her if she want some ice cream.. she would have said YAY!! I want it!! So that alone worth 4 stars!! I have been to the Leslieville location which I l enjoyed better because of the extra seating and more spacious set up. The Beach location is a little more run down.. but aside from that, it does have a more nostalgic charm. No patrons but us when we dropped by on this chilly Sunday afternoon... it was so windy.. and cold... I think most people were drinking hot chocolate instead of eating chocolate ice cream. Burnt Marshmallow and Tahitian Chocolate both taste smooth, rich and divine... I knew my friend really enjoyed her ice cream because she was licking her spoon non stop... as she would not let any goodness to be wasted! No judgement here, as I like to lick my plates clean too! :)

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    11 years ago

    Great homemade ice cream. Waffle cones are made in house (sometimes you can see them being made from the front window)

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    Want to know who the real knuckleheads are? Well it's anyone that didn't give Ed'd 5 stars!

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    10 years ago

    Great ice cream . Usually super busy. A couple of tables inside and a bar counter at the window - two benches outside.

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    14 years ago

    Excellent ice cream and flavours... Burnt marshmellow was excellent. And so was the chocolate.... Just right amount of chocalatiness...

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    15 years ago

    Great ice cream, amazingly rich chocolate gelato!

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    14 years ago

    One of our favourite outings on Sunday afternoons, all 5 of us just love their so creamy ice cream

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    Shiratama Parfait
    Shiratama Parfait
    Shiratama Parfait ($10.75)
    Shiratama Parfait ($10.75)
    ほうじ茶ラテ!/Hojicha/Houjicha latte!

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    ほうじ茶ラテ!/Hojicha/Houjicha latte!

    Ed's Real Scoop - icecream - Updated August 2026

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