I can't believe it happened - the first place in Ottawa that serves rolled ice cream has finally…read moreopened! I rushed here as soon as I found out about it on Instagram and I am so happy I did! The flavours were somewhat limited when I went there so I decided to go with good old Strawberry Cheesecake which I absolutely loved. They made the ice cream rolls in front of me and used fresh strawberries for it. The person who made my ice cream was really nice and friendly and took care of my order right away. Overall, I had a really positive experience here and would recommend this place to anybody who is craving ice cream but also wants to try something different, or if you just love rolled ice cream! 5/5!

Came by on a hot day to get a gelato. This place isn't as awesome as the place downtown because it…read morefeels more like a commercial space but they have some decent gelato flavours. The person working the counter was awesome and provided a great recommendation as well as free samples. The gelato's aren't bad at all. Definitely better than ice cream!

I came in here one day because I kept seeing some Indian food sign out front yet it is a Gelato…read moreshop. Well was I ever pleasantly surprised. Yes, it is an ice cream / gelato shop but the guy does sell Indian food as well, go further back in the shop and it is all in the 2nd display case to the left of the cash. He has a selection of Chicken Biryani, samosas, some other stuff, and 2 types of soups to die for. My favourite is the lentil soup - wow! I will one day buy a gallon of that stuff and bring it home. I now go there every couple of weeks to get the Indian food he sells, it is great stuff!

Amore Gelato is located in the same store as The Crazy Moose of Ottawa. This gelato place is on the…read moreleft when you first walk into the store. After learning that the latter only accepted cash, I checked out Amore Gelato. There was a bit of a lineup, so I knew that it was a good sign. There was a mom in front of me with her kids. We had a nice chat after she specifically said to her kids that they'd get exactly one scoop of ice cream. "We can't have them go on a sugar high and crash," I said, smiling. "Exactly. I'm getting two scoops, though" she said, laughing. This joint offers options for everyone. You can get a variety of gelato flavours that are made fresh every day. Gelato has dairy in it. If you're like me and want a dairy-free option, sorbetto is a nice alternative. I had overheard the conversation between the woman behind the counter and a couple about to pay for their treats: "Is it cash only?" the woman asked. "No, that's the Crazy Moose. We accept all cards and cash," the female staffer said. One word: yes! This same female staffer helped me out with my order. I got the following sorbetto flavours in a cup: - Guava - Lychee I paid with a credit card. I also tipped, thankful that I could use plastic to pay. I thanked her and left with my frozen dessert. There were a handful of little tables with chairs inside the store, but they were all taken. Instead, I went out in the hot weather and found outdoor seating. Luckily, there is a rather large tree that provided a lot of shade. There was also a breeze, so I wasn't sweating buckets. I loved my sorbetto. The guava and lychee were reminiscent of having Vitasoy as a kid. I loved these flavours. They were captured perfectly in the sorbetto, which wasn't all that sweet. The sorbetto scoops were refreshing and enjoyable to consume on a hot July afternoon. There were pigeons that looked like they were innocently befriending me. They were actually waiting for me to make a klutzy move. If I had dropped my sorbetto, they'd feast. They never got any of mine. I finished all of it. So good! It was nice to people-watch as I had my sorbetto. If you have the time to stop and enjoy things in ByWard Market, come here for a scoop of yumminess and savour it. It's a great place. I'd return in a heartbeat. (310)

For starters, it is a kiosk inside what appeared to be a gift shop, so it is sort of hard to find…read morethe entrance. A second negative was the fact that they don't do free samples-- what if I don't like the flavour? Luckily, I did. It was amaretto, and the staff were friendly, which was another plus. I would be remiss not to point out that there is only outdoor seating, which is limited.

I wish we had one of these in Chicago because we went here both days we were in town! Delicious…read moreand also healthy - and the staff were super friendly! Love how cute the store is too - plenty of photo ops here.

The Short Version: Bubble tea meets yogurt. So delicious!…read more The Long Version: Hi Yogurt is a Canadian company that sells yogurt drinks, bubble tea-style. They've been around since 2021 but their first Ottawa store just opened in September 2025. I stumbled across them while looking on Google Maps for new businesses in town. I popped by during their soft opening (September 12, 2025) and they had 3 specials going on: buy one get one half-price, buy 2 get 1 free, or get $2 off a single drink. Since I was only getting one drink, I opted for the $2 off, but the other 2 offers are a better deal. I got the Oat Cereal Yogurt ($6.99) and added Matcha Mochi for an additional $0.69. With the special my drink was only $5.68. I initially wanted to get no added sugar, but the cashier cautioned against it because she said it would be really sour, so I opted for the second lowest sugar amount which is 30% (the other options are half, regular and extra). I am glad that I did because 30% was the perfect amount of sweetness for my tastes. I agree that no sugar would have been too sour. I think if I had ordered a drink with fruit in it like mango or berries, no sugar would have been fine, but the oats are not sweetened and the mochi is not that sweet either. The yogurt was thick, rich and tart. It was so good. The oats gave it a nice chew and the mochi had a fun silky texture (note that the mochi is like liquid mochi in bubble tea drinks and not chewy mochi pieces like in Bingsoo or toppings found at those frozen yogurt places). I thoroughly enjoyed my drink and looking forward to returning to try their other drinks. Service was courteous and helpful. The decor is bright and cheery. There's a stuffed llama in the store. There's a bit of seating on high stools but it's mostly a takeout place. Street parking only. Review #180 (2025)

Salute! This cute little Italian gelato spot is right downtown Ottawa. The woman working was nice…read moreand quick! She recommended "all the flavours" so I went with the two caramel options...chocolate and chocolate chip. While my son took the fruit options and went with mango and strawberry in a cone. They were all delicious...the caramel chocolate chip was definitely my favourite. Highly recommend!

Very good cold treats…read more The food here was spectacular because the milkshakes and the ice cream are home made and there are a lot of good options on the menu. The service and the staff here were very polite and friendly to people. The restaurant was very modern and clean. For the reasons I have stated in this review, I highly recommend and encourage everyone to visit this parlour for good food and good service and staff.

My rideshare was right around the corner and I had a few minutes to spare. So I thought why not I…read moreshould get Menchie's since it 9 degrees outside. I had the pistachio, Oreo and cheesecake. The only flavor that tasted valid was the pistachio. The two others lacked flavor. The owner was kind and greeted me. They have an "okay" selection of frozen yogurt. Wide variety of toppings: candy, warm syrup, sprinkles, chocolate, candies and fruit. I forgot how expensive these type of places . The friend of the owner put her fingers in the strawberries which was a turn off. Plus there are many signs all over that say to use the tongs.

It is a really nice place for summer, when you are craving for ice cream but want something lighter…read morein calories. While the variety for frozen yoghurt flavours at this place is moderate, the variety for toppings is sooo great - from salty pretzels to sweet mochi. The price is calculated per grams of product you get so you can adjust as you like - which is great for people like me that can almost never finish their food. I would give a higher rating if the service was more friendly because the guy who was at cash was rude and seemingly didn't liked that we dined it (he wouldn't stop staring at me and my friend so we just decided to eat outside). It was a while ago so I hope if I go there next time I will get better customer service.

This ice cream shop is the same owners as Beachcombers, it's delicious and always unique. I'm…read morealways thrilled when my husband invites me on a date that begins here and then moves on to whatever else. The service is fast, the staff are friendly.

Personally, Stella Luna is a bit overrated for me. The hype just isn't matching the price point,…read moreand I expected a lot more considering their reputation. I tried the chocolate cake and the icing just didn't hit the way it should've for a shop that's so well-known, it looked great but the flavour wasn't what I was hoping for. I also tried their cannoli. It wasn't bad at all, but there's definitely room for improvement. The filling was decent, but I found myself wanting a bit more richness and that classic creamy punch you usually get from a great cannoli. The shell had a nice crunch, but overall it just didn't wow me the way I expected. The place itself is cute and the display looks amazing, but for the price, I thought the desserts would stand out more. I'd maybe give it another chance, but it wasn't the mind-blowing experience everyone talks about.

Can't recommended this dairy treat establishment due to recent events. Iykyk (if you know, you…read moreknow). Also their ice cream is mediocre at best. May as well get yourself some no name ice cream.