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    The Big Scoop

    3.8 (14 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    The Big Scoop situated along the main street of charming Waterton Township, Alberta.
    Seth A.

    The Big Scoop was absolutely the most popular spot in the picturesque town of Waterton. I was visiting and exploring for a few days....and after dinner, obviously, this was the place to be. I'm not a big ice cream fan, but the best part about The Big Scoop was walking out of the store and sitting down on a bench to casually take my time enjoying dessert. Because....Waterton Township is a charming mountain town, that...at least for me, made having an ice cream cone while people browsing and window shopping along the quaint, cobblestone streets a successful combination. Twice during my stay.....after dinner, I came here. Btw....this was virtually the only dessert stop in town. I was surprised by this....they had no competition. So....yeah, this place got crowded early and often. It's a tiny little shop. I walked in, waited on line for a few minutes and then carried my ice cream cone out the door. Prices as you'd expect for a spot like this in touristy Waterton was elevated, but big deal....I spent $5 for my 1 scoop of ice cream and tipped $1. Lol...I guess when you're on vacation...money falls by the waste-side. I got a cookie dough cone. It was good. I was satisfied with it. I mean...it didn't blow me out of the water amazingly, but it was good enough. Still...ultimately having that moment to relax outside during a pleasant summer evening in Waterton made this, The Big Scoop....a winning choice for an after dinner treat.

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    Rusty H.

    There was a line out the door, but it moved fairly quickly. There were several signs saying "please make your choices before you get to the counter so we can serve everyone quicker." That kinda stressed me out so I made a quick decision without doing a taste test unlike everyone else in my party. My childhood favorite 'Tiger Tiger' is no longer a favorite. Wish I'd gone with something chocolatey. Their single scoops are huge!!

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    This place churns people in and out the door! Even early in the day! Fairly priced and a lot of options to choose from

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    The service was quick, the ice cream is delicious, and the scoops were very large!!! I loved the street it was in - just really quaint!

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    4.7(10 reviews)
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    Great staff, great food, great views! We were lucky to have…read morea chance to try the bar and the outdoor seating. The bar staff were on top of all of the regular kitchen info and their own menu: All staff were well trained and very fast. The food was well-prepared, but not super exciting, appropriate for the clientele. My favorite dish was the baked potato soup, a reconstructed scallion, bacon, potato gem. I think the takeaway is that you would not ever be disappointed by a meal here. The view is beautiful, highlighting the west face of the original lodge, and a part of the bay.

    Wife and I are staying one night here in Waterton, and I am so pleased with literally everything…read morehere at the Kilmorey Lodge. The room is nice and charming, with robes, tea service, and such a nice bathroom. The view is beautiful. The lobby is cozy & comfortable. The grounds and path around the building are very nice too. All of this falls short of the excellent meal we had for dinner tonight at the Kilmorey Restaurant. Riley, our server, was so friendly and fun, and our service was great. Our meal started with the Elk meatballs as an appetizer, and they were excellent! I ordered the Salmon, which was again, excellent. I also got to sample Wife's Tomahawk Pork Chop, and all I can say is that I never knew it was possible to make a pork chop taste that good! It was incredible! Finally, we finished the meal with the Carrot Cake, and it was delicious. So yes, the Kilmorey Lodge checked all the boxes for us on a great place to stay while traveling.

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