Throughout this Montreal trip, I have been forced to watch Mom and Dad eat an alarming number of things.
Bagels.
Pasta.
Brunch.
Sandwiches.
Occasionally, someone remembers that I am also a member of this family. Then we found Le Patio.
And hanging on the wall were perhaps the most beautiful words I have encountered in Canada:
"Mini cornet pour chiens."
DOG. ICE. CREAM.
At last, an establishment that recognizes my purchasing power.
Le Patio is an adorable little ice cream shop near the Metro in Verdun with outdoor seating out front. Mom ordered the raspberry ice cream in a cup and declared it delicious. But for once, Mom's dessert was not the main event.
I had my own order. My mini cone was made with vegan vanilla ice cream and topped with blueberries and a dog biscuit.
Please understand that I have spent much of this trip sitting politely beside restaurant tables while the humans consume increasingly elaborate meals.
So when someone handed me an ice cream cone specifically designed for dogs, I had feelings. Strong feelings.
I ate it. I investigated the remaining cone. I made sure nothing had fallen on the ground. Quality control was extensive.
Dogba's verdict: 5 paws out of 5.
Actual doggie ice cream cone: FIVE-PAW MATERIAL
Dog-specific treat: outstanding
Blueberry toppings: sophisticated
Dog biscuit garnish: excellent presentation
Vegan vanilla ice cream: Dogba approved
Mom's raspberry ice cream: apparently delicious
Outdoor seating: perfect for pups
Verdun location: excellent adventure stop
Instagram Story worthiness: extremely high
Being treated like an actual paying customer: FINALLY
Would I return? I don't understand the question. I now know there is a place in Verdun that sells ice cream specifically for me.
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