We host Japanese students every summer and a group of them tried to go to Big Dipper in Okotoks and…read morewere turned away by a male adult who said he didn't want to serve a group of Asians. There is no place in this world for these types of attitudes. We were long term customers (10+ years) but will not be returning to Big Dipper ever again.

Time to update my review. The ice cream selection has increased to include floats, milkshakes,…read moregelati and sorbet. Tables and lights have been added. It's cute and sweet and locally owned. So happy to be a regular here!

The guy working was really nice and funny and they had cool challenges and free samples, ice cream…read morewasn't too expensive and tasted great.

The best ice cream in Calgary by far! The flavors are amazing, and I definitely recommend it!read more

Amazing food, donair, lobster rolls, spaghetti,mussels were all tasty and could not get enough…read more Our server Hallie was great! Must go!

Great food, excellent drinks. The service was quick and the staff was friendly -Nice lively…read moreatmosphere and clean bathrooms

This is a locally owned place, a wonderful family owns this place. Great ice cream place and now…read morethey serve breakfast and coffee/lattes too! They now open at 6am. Great to see a business diversifying their menu. The service is friendly and quick. It has a casual and friendly vibe. There is a playground so close by, when I take my kids to this place, I make sure I take them to Carrington playground which is only a block away. My kids always love this place. This place is Halal, they use ice cream from foothills ice cream which doesn't use pork gelatin to make the marshmallows in the ice cream. Tips: 1. if you are unsure, you can ask to taste a couple ice creams using sample spoons. 2. Download the app and collect ice cream stamps to earn a free ice cream/lattes too (10th one free).

Amazing ice cream!! Such a cute little place, and the workers were super nice and left us taste a…read morefew flavors. Everyone in my family ended up getting the raspberry chocolate truffle, and I paired it with the pistachio kulfi! Both flavors were to die for. Definitely recommend checking this place out!!

Open late and has indoor seating. Their milkshakes are also very popular. I tried their cookies and…read morecream and cotton candy flavored Rolled ice cream and was left impressed with the quantity of ice cream I got for $10. The flavor itself was 3 star worthy, but the 5 star quantity and value given the price made me average this place up to 4 stars. Keep in mind you may have to wait awhile when busy as there are only 2 workers and we got our order after 15 minutes.

Love this place, I always come here for my rolled ferroro rocher ice cream with extra goodies…read more Falooda and other desserts on the menu are also great.

yummy ice cream! the workers were very sweet when i changed my mind mid-ordering on what flavor i…read morewanted haha. also so fun that it is inside a school bus! there's lots of cute seating outside

Quaint. Like a mobile food truck but I think it is permanently located…read more Super friendly and accommodating staff. Mostly hard ice cream and lots of flavours, which I appreciated. If I only have one complaint, which may be petty, it is that you don't get a lot of ice cream for the price. Their two scoops are just slightly bigger than one scoop at an ice cream shop in Kananaskis. Kenmore is a very difficult location to park. I think you have to pay for parking almost everywhere.

Friendly staff, delicious ice cream and a pleasant outdoor seating area. Great place to visit…read moreespecially on a hot summer day.

Easy to find location if you drive south of Drumheller (can't miss it) and a great place to stop…read morefor ice cream on a hot day. I can't comment on the other food as I have never tried - although a sign indicated that food prep can be a bit slow as everything is made to order. The outdoor area next to it was quite nice and quiet. I had my dog with me and the (owner? manager?) ensured the water bowl had some fresh water for her.

We finally made it out to try XO Ice Cream and Waffles. It's tough to try new ice cream spots out…read morewhen the big 3 dominate in Cowtown. However, we were in the area so my sister suggested making a pitstop for dessert. We dropped in on a Tuesday afternoon (around 1:00pm). It's a tiny shop; currently only allowing one person/family in at a time. There was about 20 flavors to choose from (seasonal and summer specials). Sad that you currently can't sample any flavours. Lime cilantro sorbet (that wasn't listed) peaked my interest. - Double scoop ($8.00) - we added a waffle one ($1.00) and decided on the sour cherry and guava papaya sorbet as our two flavours. They were very generous scoops. The sour cherry was the winner with real pieces of cherry (a slightly sour bite). Stronger in papaya than guava flavour. I think their sorbet texture could use a bit of work but overall, we were happy campers. - Single scoop ($6.00) - my sister went with the same flavours as we weren't sharing. Always nice when you have the options to choose two flavours in a single scoop. Credit cards only. Massive scoops. 3.5 stars.

XO Ice-Cream and Waffles is now open and is so close to my house so you can believe I am so…read moreexcited! This is a handmade ice-cream shop that you do not have to go downtown for! It is right in deep SE Calgary! Located in Auburn Bay, the shop offers unique flavours as well as beloved classics and seasonal delights. The menu features a selection of oh-so-unforgettable ice cream and sorbets, fluffy waffles and unique sundaes, all made fresh on site. On top of beloved classic flavours, they have seasonal delights on rotation. Some of the ice cream flavours they have and have previously had are: - Vanilla Bean - Chocolate: - Salted Caramel - Strawberry Rhubarb - Mint Chocolate Chip - Coconut - Pistachio - Blackberry Lavender - Vanilla Waffle - Earl Grey - Mango Sorbet - Blood Orange Sorbet - Cranberry Jam Cheesecake - Espresso - Cookies and Cream - S'mores - Elderflower Lemon Zest - Raspberry Rose Sorbet - Sour Cherry - Lemon Basil Sorbet - Pineapple Coconut - Matcha White Chocolate - Honey Ginger Yogurt - Pumpkin Chai - Golden Milk - Oatmeal Vegan - Pear Sorbet - Pear and Cinnamon - Roasted Black Sesame - Chocolate Almond - Candy Cane - Gingerbread - Speculoos Cookie Butter - Rum Eggnog - Eggnog - Rum Raisin - Austins Hot Chocolate - UBE - Dulche De Leche - Chocolate Vegan - Skor and Pretzel - Quinns Unicorn Crunch -Malt Chocolate Mini Egg - Hibiscus - Lemon Curd Poppyseed I have had one scoop of every single one of their flavours and I buy a pint of the ones I really like!The owners favourite flavour is coconut! The waffle flavours they have are: - Classic Sugar: - Churro: - Chocolate Chip: - Cinnamon and Honey (All come with a yummy chocolate dip) They also had (have) waffle pops (all were SO good): - The Party (White Chocolate and Sprinkles) - The Nutty (Chocolate, Almonds, Coconut and Caramel Drizzle) - The Berry (Whipped Cream, Strawberries and Chocolate Drizzle) Or you can get a sundae that combines the waffles and ice cream together! Choose any flavour of ice cream for this unique sundae that combines the best of both worlds! I haven't had this yet either and probably will not only because I want to try the homemade ice cream and waffles separately!

The ambience of this place was very pleasant, with a comfort NYC coffee shop feeling! The coffee is…read morefreshly-brewed with a great kick to it! I ordered the Matcha Lemonade, which had a mixture of lemonade soda and a matcha flavor to it for $7.50. Given the price and the small portion cup, I felt like it was a bit underwhelming at best given the price, and I don't feel like I got my money's worth. However, given the experience, I would reccomend this coffee shop to tourists in the area! Just not great for the price.

Recently visited this place again, several times in fact. My experience this time was different…read more I didn't get the vibe of indifference. It was a nice experience each time I came in. The staff were nice and warm. Offered fresh brewed coffee and even brought it to my table one time. It's easy to ask questions when you know you have a friendly staff in front of you and interaction was pleasant. I ordered a Cinnamon bun and the guy offered to heat it up. Went well with my regular black coffee. On a different instance they even brought me another coffee from a fresh batch when they realized the one I just ordered was from an older one. That was really nice. I just realized it's nice to come here in the mornings as well. The walls are all glass so it lets a lot of ambient light from the outside in. It's refreshing to have sunlight on your face while having breakfast or when reading. I tried the bacon and egg sandwich and I know it was fresh because the egg yoke oozed out when I took a bite. I was pleasantly surprised. The bread tasted and smelled good. The bacon crisp. The veggie fresh and green. There's a lot more pastry options during the day. I posted it here. I love sitting on the full sized sofa when I'm lazy and just want to read a book. The ambient music is just right, not too loud, so friends can have a relaxed conversation without the music drowning their voices. It can be busy during late Saturday mornings so come early if you want to find a table and not planning to take your coffee to go. This is located in the nice Mahogany condos. There's plenty of free street parking. When you step out there's plenty of other shops to explore. They have the Marble Slab Creamery. Of course the Chairman's Steakhouse. There's a high end wine store, a bar, etc. Plenty of other service oriented shops and more. In the summer it's great because the Mahogany Beach Club is next door. Yes there's a beach and sand, in the middle of the neighbourhood. Awesome! A paved running trail is conveniently located around the beach. When the water is frozen I've seen people ice skating and playing hockey on the ice. It's in a really nice area and enjoyable!