Best Gelato in Ottawa

"Owner and chef Liz Mok creates small-batch ice cream and ice cream truffles using pure Ontario dairy, the best premium dark chocolate and whenever possible, local ingredients from the bountiful Ottawa region. The shop on Bank Street in Centretown offers mainstay flavours like Black Sesame or Ginger Vanilla Bean, as well as rotating flavours like Black Cumin & Chocolate, Red Bean or Vegan London Fog. Visit on Wednesdays to try their famous bubble waffles that come in flavours like Earl Grey and Apricot & Cardamom."

"Find it: This ice cream truck is always on the go, so click here to find out where they’ll be stopping next, themerrydairy.comThe atmosphere: This old-school mobile shop serves up scrumptious gourmet ice cream from the sweetest mint and white vehicle.Number of flavours: A rotation of 18 all-natural flavours that are made in-house in small batches.Dietary friendly: Yes—their ice cream is nut-free, they make gluten-free waffle cones*and* their homemade Merry Pops are vegan!. The most unique flavour: Roasted Banana!. Don’t miss: Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Frozen Custard, drizzled with caramel sauce, is a must-try."

"We love The Merry Dairy, but did you know they have cakes available?. No matter the season, kids love an ice cream cake (and adults do too, right?) Treat every guest at the party to a The Merry Dairy ice cream cake. Their vanilla funfetti or Oreo ice cream cakes are available to order for pick up, and custom writing can be added to any cake."

"Merry Dairy serves frozen treats and drool-worthy ice cream and can be found in various places across the city in the summer—visit their website to keep up to date on where the next stop will be (you don’t want to miss it)."

"Why You Need To Go: If you live in Gatineau, you'll be happy to discover Potager Eardley is only a short drive away and has a pick-your-own strawberry field."

"Initially started as a chocolate drinking bar, Cacao 70 soon started to transform chocolate into exciting flavour adventures. Adventures we are sure your date will just love. Cacao invites you and your date to try the following: crunch, sip, slurp and savour your way to a state of chocolate."

"Find it: 71 George St., 300 Coventry Rd., loisnfrimasicecream.comThe atmosphere: Located in the Byward Market (and one other location in the city), this colourful ice cream joint is a staple in O-Town for the past 30 years.Number of flavours: Over 50 flavours on rotation, plus sundaes, milkshakes and soft serve.Dietary friendly: Yes—they have a vegan Mango sorbet and a sugar-free Cappuccino ice cream.The most unique flavour: Cherry Brandy!. Don’t miss: Reeses Pieces—because peanut butter and chocolate is a no-brainer combination. FILED UNDER:summer 2018"

"The corner of George and William Streets in the ByWard Market area is a dessert destination with two sweet staples: BeaverTails pastries and Lois ‘N’ Frima’s Ice Cream. Lois ‘N’ Frima’s has been making classic, rich ice cream since 1984 using Ontario's farm-fresh milk and cream. Their roster of 60 flavours includes Black Cherry, Chocolate Orange Sunshine and Strawberriana."

"This little ice cream stand at 71 George Street has been serving their homemade ice cream to Ottawa since 1986 and has over 50 flavours available, including dairy-free and sugar-free options. Their ice cream is made fresh with ingredients from Ontario, making it rich and mouth watering, especially on a hot summer day."

"Image Source One of the best cafes in Ottawa, the Art House Cafe is a suitable place for studying during the day. A very friendly and helpful staff manages the entire shop. The name “Art House” cafe comes from the fact that this shop is decorated with various art pieces of all sizes collected from more than 100 local artists."

"If there is one restaurant you CANNOT miss during your stay in Ottawa, it's Café My House. This place takes vegan and gluten free cuisine to a whole other level. Have you ever seen a devilled egg that contained no egg?"

"You can tell that it was made fresh because the ingredients inside such as the sweet potato and the shrimp were still warm!"

"This cozy izakaya is home to some of the best ramen and sushi in Ottawa but the Japanese bar and restaurant also boasts a handful of appetizers and various bar snacks (like gyoza, tempura, and karaage) that were made to pair with the rotating Japanese beer and whiskey menu. Trust us when we say it’s very easy to waste a good couple of hours knocking back high balls and karaage in the cozy, dimly-lit space."

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