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Miso mon cherry ($5.40 single)
Bee E.

Always stop into Bang Bang Ice Cream when we're in town. No line on a weekday afternoon. 26 ice cream flavours along with three vegan flavours. Lame that there's no sampling allowed. Prices have jumped up; single ($5.40), double ($7.95) and triple ($12.50). - Flight ($12.00 for 4) - passionfruit sorbet, soursop, matcha & jasmine soba (twist) and mint chocolate chip. Interesting flavours but scoops melt quickly - Miso mon cherry ($5.40) - on the savoury side

Jonathan S.

There is a reason that you will often find a line down the street--and that line has to be cut off at closing time. Just the best ice cream around, according to all the locals. And I would concur. Lots of fun, thoughtful flavors like campfire marshmallow, tiramisu, banana puddin' and matcha jasmine soba along with standard favorites. The flavors are spot on with your imagination, too. There are several size and cone/bowl offerings, and you can mix and match when there is more than one option that catches your eye (or your sweet tooth). Servers are polite and happy to make suggestions. Don't be put off by the line; it keeps moving. Go find out why there are so many people all over the block sitting on every bench and curb eating ice cream.

Michelle K.

Lines are massive in the summer but it moves fast. Tried the matcha jasmine flavour and felt in love. Strong flavour that mixes well together. This is only takeout. They offer waffles, cookie sandwiches, cones that typical ice cream shops usually don't often. They had a lot of flavours to choose from as well. Ambiance is causal and quite chaotic when lines are long, I would suggest looking at the menu ahead and trying to decide what to get. ( NO samples)

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Hayward L.

Best ice cream in Toronto in my opinion. There are often long lines out the door. All the flavors are great and change pretty often, but going for a combo scoop lets you try at least two! Don't sleep on the cookies either.

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James Y.

Finally got to try Bang Bang Ice Cream after walking around Ossington and the line was manageable. Staff was super friendly and efficient. It was so hard to choose a flavour with such a large selection, but opted for the Matcha-Genmaicha Tiramisu. It was smooth and strong flavour that felt like I was actually eating tiramisu in ice cream form. Went with a bigger group so managed to try quite a few flavours and they were all amazing. Definitely well worth a visit.

banana pudding & matcha gemmaicha tiramisu
Elaine S.

one of my favorite ice cream spots i've tried in toronto!! i originally came because i saw they had a banana pudding flavor, and i had to try it. i ended up getting that with the matcha genmaicha tiramisu in an egg waffle, and the combo was perfect! the matcha flavor was very strong which i appreciated. it reminds me of a banana matcha latte which i've been obsessed with lately. two scoops plus the egg waffle for only $9, easily one of the cheapest ice cream places i've been to. the line can get pretty long on weekends, but i went on a weekday afternoon and it wasn't bad at all. they also have sugar cones and cookie sandwiches if you want to switch it up, i've heard the cookie one's really good, so that's on my list for next time. i came back another day to try the london fog and mango pudding, and both were super good. the earl grey flavor in the london fog really comes through, and the mango pudding was so light and refreshing. definitely recommend!!

Winni Z.

As expected, it's good! So many unique and creative flavors to try. We tried the 1) matcha and jasmine soba and 2) boba milk tea. Both were yummy. The matcha was very jasmine forward, so probably not the best for someone who doesn't like floral flavors. The boba one, as expected, tasted delicious and the tapioca pearls were soft. The interior is very small, but the staff is very friendly and fast. I definitely want to go back and try the other flavors.

Andrea L.

Do you know how hard it is to find vegan icecream in this city thát has classic icecream flavours? I'm sick of sorbet so imagine my partner finding this place (conveniently located right next to the newly opened lunch lady) only to see that they have so many different flavours thát isn't typical! I ordered the mint and chocolate icecream sandwich (full size) and I quite literally INhALED the whole thing because it was a bit too hot outside. The shop was so cute and the lineup was super long but it was worth the wait. It helped thát only goth thát was on staff also provided extra service and gave me another vegan icecream shop recommendation - we love local businesses thát help support other local businesses. Next time I come back I'm making sure I have a lactaid ơn me so I can enjoy the unique flavours in a proper cone

This spot deserves the hype! As someone who likes ice cream but isn't crazy about it, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed Bang Bang. First of all, their flavors are so creative! I got the 1/2 ice cream cookie sandwich with the "mud" (with mocha, espresso flavor, and fudge) and "campfire marshmallow" (with marshmallows, white chocolate, and graham cracker bits) flavors, which were delicious. The cookies were good but honestly, I'd just get a regular cup or cone next time to enjoy the ice cream more. They have so many options to choose from, including vegan ice creams. The place itself is really small - there's only a small bench to sit on inside, and they have another small one outside, so I recommend stopping by to grab a cone/cup and walking around Ossington.

Espresso ice cream in almost everything vegan cookie. Delicious!
Sam A.

Hadn't realized I already left a review for bang bang, 8 years ago! Defs due for an update. We came around 8pm on a chilly Friday evening, in Nov and surprised to still see a small line! Like damn, does this place ever NOT have a line? We probably waited 10 mins or less before we were inside placing our order, so no biggie. Their flavours right now are poppin but I settled on the tiramisu and peanut butter. BOMB. The peanut butter flavour really came through and that tiramisu tasted real. My friend had gotten the milk tea flavour and I tried a bit of it. Ommmg it's so good! The milk tea flavour was so strong. Any milk tea lover would like this. It's fairly priced for 2 flavours, though I feel like the scoops are a tad small. But that's just me nitpicking. The flavours are amazing and I see why they continue to be an iconic staple on Ossington.

Lisa T.

One of my top 3 favorite ice cream shops in downtown Toronto! A must visit if you're craving some ice cream or looking for a dessert spot after a meal in Ossington. The smell of freshly made cookies and egg waffles fill the store and makes you want to stop by for a treat! The shop is small and there is no seating, so it's a quick grab and go spot. There is a bench outside of the shop but other than that, majority of people stand around the area to eat. There is always a line up and the reason why is it's because the flavors are all so good! They have a decent selection of flavors and unique ones as well. I usually go for their London Fog and Milk Tea flavors. Their bubble waffles are a must as well, very delicious when made fresh and pairs nicely with your ice cream. The pricing is also reasonable for what you get as well. The scoops are a good size and the flavors really shine through each bite. Since the shop is very popular, there is usually a few minutes wait for the waffles but the staff are quick and efficient. Will definitely come back whenever I'm in the area. My go to is usually the ice cream and egg waffles but I would love to try their cookies as an ice cream sandwich next time!

Hang T.

So a local introduced us to this place. He said it was his favorite so we ventured out here to try this ice cream and the pho place down the street. The line is very very long throughout the day so be prepared to wait. They have so many flavors it's kind of hard to pick one to try for your first one. I got a banana flavored one. It tastes just like banana pudding. It was so good. it was like heaven in a cup. After I had that, I realized what the hype was all about. It was the worth the wait in line. The workers are constantly working so they try to keep the line moving as quickly as possible.

Cookie sandwich
Jamie K.

This place is crazy! Such a long line for something that I don't understand the hype for. After doing the research and seeing what the hype was, I had a cookie sammie, rococoa cookie with chocolate hazelnut icecream and burnt butter toffee (what they are known for.) This was definitely not worth anything. A 3 star wax being generous. If I went in the summer it would be much lower. The cookie was hard and not warm. My toffee ice cream was melting and most of it was the "sponge cake" that was inside. Other was between the 30 minute wait, melting icecream and hard cold cookie... idk what I can say... It's worth trying once, only if you are looking for the trend. There were a few other places down the street that looked pretty good too.

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Tsujiri - Matcha Cheesecake

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3.8(621 reviews)
2.9 km•Bay Street Corridor, Downtown Core
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Heard about all the hype, came to check it out. I ordered a hojicha soft serve which was good,…read morehowever, the hojicha flavor wasn't as strong as I had anticipated despite the color. 4 stars because it's pretty humid inside & the shop is too small to hang out in & comfortably accommodate customers despite the size and variation of their menu, which is a bit of a bummer. I'd be open to returning to give their matcha a try since that's what they're mainly known for.

Tsujiri (Tsujiri Tea Store/Tsujiri Chaho/辻利茶舗) is a Japanese tea spot and bakery of well, Tsujiri…read morethe Kyoto/Uji tea company on Toronto's Dundas and Elizabeth. The company has been in business since 1860 making matcha, hojicha/houjicha and other green teas, and you happen to have this tea and dessert spot here and in multiple cities. (I usually don't get Tsujiri's teas as I have my usuals in Yamamoto and Itou En, but because I see the bad Ohtani/Ootani way too often on the latter's displays as in the one on the Bums obviously, Shouhei [with the good one being Ikue-san who for us non-Japanese residents mostly know her as the voice actress of "Pokemon's" Pikachu], I may have to start getting Tsujiri's more often and Itou En's less often for matcha and houjicha. [I intentionally add the "-san" honorific to the good Ohtani and drop it to the bad Ohtani.] Yes Toronto and Canada, I too wanted the bad Ohtani to go to the Jays, not the Bums, and if you have always wondered why the Dodgers are called that, when the Trolley Dodgers [people dodged incoming trolleys to get to work] and the Giants were still in New York City's Brooklyn and Manhattan respectively until 1958, "New York World-Telegram" cartoonist Willard Mullin back in the day called them that as they didn't win their first and only east coast title until 1955, though the fortunes are the total opposite since they moved out west to Los Angeles and San Francisco.) Just like what I did with my Jirou review, I'll in a bit point out what items I see here that are not in my local cafes and vice versa. This will be a good reference section for me should I have the power to return to the city, and it will also give both you Canadians that haven't visited any of their multiple locations yet and international visitors an idea of what to expect. While I sit at multiple spots in my temporary home inserting the usual "Yes guys, the ladies are cute!" statement, I better mention this important note. Do keep in mind that the place, with a simple tea house look, is narrow. There aren't many places to sit at. There are just 2, 3 tables? Right around there. Let me get the item comparison part out of the way. Items I recall seeing here that are not in my local Japanese/Japanese ties cafes/dessert spots (the latter type involves a place I reviewed in Satura, a mainly European cafe at one of my suburbs with Japanese ties, including a partnership with a cafe/bakery in Tokyo)? There are items such as yuzu kakigoori (Japanese shaved ice), shiratama dango, dango parfait, and soft serve ice creams of matcha and houjicha. Items I recall seeing in my usual spots that are not in Tsujiri? Besides the cute decorations (multiple Sanrio characters coming to my mind instantly), the local Japanese bakeries/cafes have items such as kouign amann, "Anpanman" pan, Japanese strawberry short cake, ube matcha latte, and Japanese sodas. The fun part section? Seeing that my K-foodie sis, her friend and I are in a tea shop, a (too) legit (to quit) Japanese tea shop, of course I had to get tea in some form, as I picked the cold houjicha latte. We also had the matcha houjicha soft serve, a daifuku and an order of dango. As expected, the foods and drink are so good. Even my sister's friend said that the place is a perfect 5/5, and my sis likes the place despite not being as fond of Asian cafes or Asian desserts/pastries that aren't Filipino as I am. (She does like European ones like kouign amann though.) The flaws section? Normally, I penalize a cafe a star if it doesn't carry a caffeine free drink as I seriously think about the kids and how I often don't need the insane amount of caffeine, but because Tsujiri is a Japanese green tea company, I can't deduct a point for not having a mugicha. Besides, outside of mugicha, houjicha is a good alternative for kids that are old enough anyway. So, with that said/typed, the only flaw I can think of is the limited parking, but of course, this is Downtown Toronto now. Tsujiri is that good of a tea spot. Though there isn't an ideal parking situation, the place is that good of a spot because of the good tea and food. It may never be my top Japanese cafe (I've known Clover for around 20 years or so), but it is that good never the less. If you're looking for a good cafe/dessert spot in Toronto or in multiple cities in Canada, go to a Tsujiri spot! +/Tsujiri is terrific at being hospitable and flashing dashing foods and drinks, and having multiple locations in the country shows how good the spots have been. -/There's limited parking, but of course, this is Downtown Toronto/whatever Canadian city you're from after all.

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4.5(131 reviews)
2.3 km•Queen Street West, Entertainment District, Downtown Core, Waterfront Communities-The Island
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What an amazing little place for a quick treat downtown!…read more The gelato was phenomenal, but the service was what shined through the most. My husband and I ordered a large pistachio gelato to share between the two of us. The woman helping us recognized this without us explicitly saying it, and gave us an extra cookie on top so we each could have one to ourselves. I thought this was a very kind gesture and made our visit even better. Be prepared to wait in line outside the door. But they get people through quickly. All of the seating was taken, so we walked nearby to Grange park to enjoy our gelato.

after 14,000+ steps around toronto, i feel there are certain things a person is legally entitled…read moreto, and gelato is apparently one of them. preferably two flavours, because apparently i also have no self control when faced with a flavour decision. i originally came in planning to keep things simple with a small and one flavour. then i got caught between the black sesame and lychee, because choosing between two completely different flavours is harder than walking 14,000 steps. the server suggested going up to a medium for just $1 more, which meant i could get both. so, naturally, i made the financially responsible decision to spend the extra dollar. and i'm glad i did. the black sesame was nutty, roasty and slightly bitter, with that deep toasted flavour that makes black sesame so good in gelato. the lychee went in the completely opposite direction, bright, floral and fruity, with a light, refreshing sweetness. the lychee was also vegan, which is a nice option to have. together, they made a surprisingly great pairing. rather than choosing two flavours that were both intensely sweet, i got a nice contrast between the deeper, earthier black sesame and the fragrant fruitiness of the lychee. each flavour stood on its own, but they also worked really well together. mizzica gelataria and cafe is a fun little stop when you're looking for something cold and sweet while exploring the city. they have a good variety of gelato flavours, including vegan options, and being able to sample up to two flavours makes the line move faster . the staff were friendly and helpful, and i appreciated the suggestion to size up so i could try both flavours rather than having to choose between them. sometimes the best $1 spent is the dollar that prevents you from wondering, "but what if i had gotten the other one?" after 14,000+ steps, i consider this less of a dessert and more of a well earned recovery strategy. and yes, i would absolutely make the same financially responsible decision again.

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