Kawartha Dairy in Peterborough is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking the ultimate Canadian…read moreice cream experience. This beloved flagship outlet is famous for its legendary, ultra-creamy treats crafted from 100% fresh Ontario milk and cream. Portions here are famously massive, making even a single "baby scoop" a generous and satisfying delight. Local favorites include the indulgent Moose Tracks, rich Campfire S'mores, and decadent Dockside Cappuccino. Perfect for families, friends, or anyone looking to cool down on a warm day, it delivers premium, nostalgic flavors that have kept generations coming back for more.

Really good ice cream and a good variety of flavors! There were so many good reviews about this…read moreplace and it didn't disappoint. The place is fairly spacious, and they have a bunch of cool things to buy (the Kawartha cow was adorable). They also have a nice and clean bathroom, which can be unusual for ice cream shops. They had a couple of tables outside where we ate our ice cream. All in all, a great place to stop by for ice cream!

Brand new location in Peterborough. I've never had rolled ice cream before so this was an…read moreexperience. You pick your flavor of ice cream and then you get 3 toppings as well as a syrup. The total cost per ice cream is around $12. There was no seating area but plenty of space so I don't know if this is because the furniture has not arrived. It takes a couple minutes per order to make your ice cream so there will be a wait.

I really liked rolls ice cream the service was amazing there ice cream was super good like I loved…read morethe mural on the wall I got some am pictures the staff were super nice and they had like every topping i loved all the different selections of flavours for there ice cream

Nice location with a wide variety of ice cream flavours. Inexpensive, quick service, neat looking…read moredecor.

Appears to have shut down. It has not been open once, as of mid-june. A real shame as it was one…read moreof the last, old school, ice cream parlours

They had long lines running out of the door on probably one of the hottest day of this summer. We…read moredined close by and picked an espresso soft serve. A small scoop is sufficient to fill you and cool off. The ice cream is decent but the flavour could be a little stronger. They have about 20 flavours in the soft serve plus more ice cream scoops. A delight if you have a sweet tooth or kids. A small scoop was about $5 with tax. They also have a food station attached so you could grab a quick bite as well as a live band and tables to relax.

Located in a very busy Cobourg waterfront by the beach and marina, this little shop was all…read moreattitude. We had difficult time finding parking as it was a sunny Sunday morning. When we asked the staff at the food stall if we could park in the adjacent parking lot (for a dental office that was surely not open), their response was, "I dunno, you can do whatever you want." After paying through our nose for an ice cream cone, a frozen yogurt and a hot dog, we sat on their patio with picnic tables to enjoy our treat all the while keeping an eye on our car in the said parking lot. Needless to say, the food was nothing to write home about but the service was so rude, I would rather give my business to someone else next time we're back in town.

Located just outside Peterborough, Central Smith is worth a stop for ice cream. Founded in 1896,…read moreCentral Smith began the exclusive production of ice cream in 1952. The side of the building has the Dream Guide. Choose from classic scoops, sundaes, banana splits, milkshakes, frozen yogurt, bars, or tubes to take home. Choose from the flavours of the day (there were thirty the day we went), and then round the corner to order and the next window for pickup. Prices are very reasonable, and flavours are delicious. We all enjoyed our ice cream. Instagram: @central_smith

Cute little local ice cream shop with so many flavours to choose from…read more I tried the blueberry bliss and it is little sweeter than I'd like but definitely delicious. I want to go back and try their lavender lemonade next!

Came here for an ice cream treat on a long weekend. This ice cream store also has lots of freshly…read morebaked treats. They serve ice cream from central smith creamery. They do have a gluten free options and no sugar added options. We tried the no sugar added raspberry which was really good. The espresso ice cream could be a bit stronger but overall still good. Also got the peanut butter one which was delicious and had a strong peanut flavor. Tried their mushroom and chicken pie which was also delicious. Flaky pie crust, juicy and tasty chicken and mushroom. Overall, a great place to stop for fresh baked treats (savory and sweet) and ice cream.

Good spot for ice cream. Pretty cheap prices and good quality. Not too busy even on a summer…read moreweekend. Worth a stop I got the baby 1 scoop of maple walnut ice cream for $2.75.

Perfect summer stop!…read more Kawartha Dairy in Cobourg is such a fun spot to stop, especially during the summer. They have a great variety of ice cream flavours, and everything we tried was delicious! The shop also has a cute little gift shop with lots of fun things to browse. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area!

This place has the exact smell you'd expect from an ice cream parlour, and I truly didn't go into…read moreit expecting much, so it overdelivered. Comparing it to most other ice cream places, it has an abundance of choices and extremely generous portions. The girl who served us told me a small is two scoops, which is more than enough for one person. I may be wrong, but I think they give you a pint or close to it in one small serving. And the selections deliver an explosion of flavour. I had the sherbet, which was refreshing with its lemon and lime profile contrasted by raspberry... And the experience when you sit inside is quaint and fits the small-town vibe that Cobourg gives off-- I liked the Muskoka chairs.

When this business was The Buttertart Factory, it was amazing. I'm not quite sure what's going on,…read morebut the standards have fallen drastically while the prices have climbed. It's very disappointing. For a while, I lived for their apple fritters. In May of 2024, I discovered that they no longer put apples in their apple fritters -- perhaps as a cost-saving measure. My family purchased half a dozen fritters, which turned out to be nothing but large slabs of dough with a cinnamon glaze. In June, all varieties of fritters (thankfully) appear to have been removed from the menu. The butter tarts, which once had a flaky pastry and an insanely good, buttery filling, have become worse than the generic tarts found in a No Frills supermarket. Clearly, costs are clearly being cut. Worst of all, the location (in Druro) has added an extremely pricey take-out stand. One of my friends paid a whopping 16 dollars for a chicken burger. No fries, no drink: just a piece of lettuce, a tomato, a gob of mayo and (an admittedly large) slice of fried chicken on a bun. I believe that the owners see this as an easy money grab, as they serve those commuting to Bancroft and back during cottage season. You'd think that for 16 dollars a pop for a chicken burger the owners would provide more than an outhouse to customers. You'd also hope that they'd make sure the outhouse was serviced often enough to prevent feces from piling to the rim. Nope. For obvious reasons, I will be ending my patronage of this establishment.

My son loves the cinnamon buns! Not much gluten free wise, they bring in gluten free tarts which…read moreare delicious of course just be nice to see more options. Friendly staff always.