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    Ca Lem

    4.5 (104 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Mango choco
    Xue L.

    Just had to give a shoutout to their awesome online ordering services during the pandemic. You can order everything online and they will tell you when to pick it up. Since you also pay online, all they do when you arrive is give your name and they will give you the bag with your items inside. Everything is carefully packed. The staff were wearing a mask so it definitely makes it feel safer to eat their ice cream.

    Shahanaz B.

    Little out of the way, far way in NDG, but Ca Lem is worth it for a trip. The outside, is charmingly setup with cute benches with fake grass where you can sit on. Before you go inside, there is a porch with benches too. Inside, it is a petite counter with some Nice exotic flavorful ice creams. By the window, two more benches, one side of the wall, bunch post it from all the customers. The opposite wall has bunch background pictures for us to take pictures of our ice cream with cool background. I had two scoops of ice cream, taro and pineapple with Mexican spices. I loved Taro; the sweet factor of it, balanced my ice cream deliciously with the opposite taste the pineapple ice cream, which was little scratchy in my throat. It's an adorable spot to hang with great company. Very friendly service; loved it! Will go back soon.

    Choco-mango soft serve
    Arvid Y.

    I had a Choco-Mango soft serve last weekend and it was delicious! I am not usually a fan of soft ice cream, but the combination of chocolate and mango really hit the spot. It was slightly tangy, not too sweet and and a good consistency. A little extra creaminess would be perfect, but it was still very good. Ca Lem ice cream shop is pretty minimalist, but I like it. It completely lacks any decorations, except for post-its filled out by customers and scattered across the wall. The staff is friendly and is happy to hand out as many tasters as you like. I would definitely return!

    Chocolate cannoli swirl
    Erika P.

    Great place to get some ice cream especially love the fact that they also now have a café and a place where you can order food so this place is really like an all in one I love the fact that they're always changing their ice cream flavours so there's always a little something to look forward to

    Peanut butter honey ice cream and strawberry sorbet soft serve
    Sian D.

    I don't know where to start! I'm obsessed with Ca Lem. I have come every week this summer to try their soft serve of the week and they have not once disappointed me. Their flavors are always well thought out and absolutely delicious!! Make sure to go on the weeks where they offer the blueberry crumble or the key lime pie!! They even offer hard ice cream flavors that are unique and exciting (sometimes I get two in one visit because I can't choose between the soft serve or a hard ice cream). This place also has the sweetest staff. They are super polite and efficient; lines tend to go by fast. Even dropped my ice cream once right after paying and they gave me another one without second thought. Also, the building is extremely cute. It's a great spot for insta worthy pics . Seriously in love with this place. Would recommend to anyone.

    Soft serve icecream
    JiaYin C.

    Their soft serve icecream changes every week in a rotation basis! One of the best ice cream places I've tried. Their icecream are soft and creamy and not overly sweet, which is perfect! Only thing is that they are far away from the metro, but it's definitely worth the travel time!

    Norine A.

    Absolutely love this spot for ice cream/sorbet. Located in NDG, Ca Lem has to be one of the most creative ice cream bars you will come across. There is so much imagination poured into the joint, from a wonder woman/superman bathroom to a custom instagram photo lounge that you can pick various backgrounds to beautify your ice cream cone. The menu changes regularly with soft serve, hard serve, sorbet, iced coffees, milkshakes. Flavors are pretty unique like durian, lychee strawberry, sea salt caramel, black sesame, etc..There are vegan options as well. Once a flavour nears an end you can purchase pints of the left over ice cream. A friendly spot for family and friends.

    Black sesame coco ash & viet coffee
    Konstantina P.

    So after hearing rave reviews about this place for ages, our girl gang decided that, on a cold and muggy June evening, it was a good idea to venture to this NDG shop for some good old ice cream to lift our spirits; it worked! Walking into the cosy and busy space, albeit the weather, we were promptly welcome by the ladies on staff who took the time to listen to us "oh" and "ah" at the interesting flavour selections and helping us decide on our perfect cone. After plenty of sampling, I decided to go for the black sesame coco ash for its nutty and not too sweet flavouring, and a second scoop (yes, full size second scoop, okay) of my all time favourite ice cream flavour coffee; only this one was a "viet" coffee which is slightly sweeter than what I'm used to. I opted for a cup as I figured, sloppy me, the cone would be dangerous. The two scoops were perfectly balanced and my mouth was happy. The flavours were intense and the ice cream itself was good but I think the flavour selection and variety is what would draw me back to this place. They had a melon and strawberry soft serve (yes, I tasted that one too) which was very popular with the rest of the gang. They switch up the soft serve selection regularly so that keeps it fun and different. I would definitely make a stop next time I'm in the 'hood and you should too!

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    Gia Loc D.

    Ca lem is definitely a summer staple here in Montreal * This combo was delicious, but the lime was a bit bitter on its own. I wish they had the option of just coconut because it was great. *

    Blueberry Crumble Pie and Tahitian Vanilla Bean swirl, topped with Buttery Oat Crumbles.
    Michelle V.

    When weather is almost calling for pumpkin spice latte but you don't care and call everyday as National Ice Cream Day. Ask me what's better than Blueberry Crumble Pie and Tahitian Vanilla Bean swirl, topped with Buttery Oat Crumbles? Here's a little secret: It's made from scratch by my girlfriend.

    Frédéric L.

    This new ice cream place has the absolute most amazing flavours hidden in NDG in a colourful house converted in an ice cream shop! I tried the hard and soft ice cream I can say I definitely loved the soft the best! I was so happy when I saw they had a cinnamon toast crunch ice cream which was my ultimate favourite childhood cereal! Definitely worth the try and will go back as they continue to innovate and create fun flavours!

    Coco and black sesame Ice cream.
    Christina T.

    I really like their sesame flavor ice cream and they have uber potato flavor as well. The textures and flavors are one of a kind. There is no line up on a Sunday evening, and the price for two x two scoops of ice cream are around 11,05$. This place up to pair with kem coba.

    Tea and black sesame
    Sindy H.

    You can never get bored with this place, new flavors all the time. The ice cream and sorbets are always fresh made with real ingredients. You can tell it's quality ! The location is perfect and the seating area inside and out is just adorable and welcoming. The staff is always helpful and friendly, they know their stuff and will always recommend some flavors depending on what you're in the mood for. My husband wanted something sour and they didn't have passionfruit which is amazing btw.. so the girl recommended blueberry and he was very pleased with it. We are there almost every weekend... so sad that "Winter is Coming"

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    Crèmerie Meu Meu - Ice cream

    Crèmerie Meu Meu

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    Tried to come back twice :) Overall, lovely, very true-to-flavor and high quality flavors, noting…read morethat some of the flavors are more subtle than others (e.g., in the chestnut and maple). The chocolate ice cream on the other hand is super saturated (note the Dutch chocolate is the same as the sea salt except the salt). While I loved the ice cream, unless I'm specifically in the mood for something creamy, I actually think I would prefer to get the sorbets next time for the more concentrated gelato-like flavor. The matcha sorbet seemed like a winner, but they also have such a wide range of delicious flavors. They let you try some flavors, which is perfect for an indecisive person like me. And the servers are so sweet!

    Cross my heart and hope to die - Cremerie Meu Meu has the best sorbets I've ever had…read more My friend stumbled upon this ice-cream shop tucked in a tiny storefront near the Mont-Royal station on a blistering hot and humid day in Montreal. We first got a double scoop of the Orange and Arctic Fire Sorbets. I'm not usually one to get orange-flavoured desserts/drinks since I can easily get some old-fashioned OJ, but this Orange Sorbet was absolutely divine on the hot day. Sweet and tangy, yet not overpowering. The Arctic Fire was an interestingly sweet with a floral tone - I wish I remembered the main ingredient, but I was too busy indulging in my ice-cream/sorbet addiction. The sorbets were incredibly good. After we devoured them, we went back in immediately to try more flavours. My friend and I ultimately decided on the Mango and Passion Fruit Sorbets, both representing tangy fruits that we enjoy and love. The owner highly recommended the Cantaloupe to help us cool off, and proceeded to give us a free scoop on top of our packed cup! We were so appreciative of the free scoop, and I'm glad we got to try it out! It was my favourite flavour - it genuinely tasted straight like the fruit, just an ice-y form. My friend's favourite was the Orange. If you're in the Mont-Royal area, make sure to give this place a try! I wish we tried some of their ice-cream flavours, but we already did 5 different sorbet flavours that night. Couldn't afford a brain freeze! I think from now on, I'm gonna start trying Orange-flavoured desserts/drinks.

    Chocolats Favoris

    Chocolats Favoris

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    Ville-Marie

    Really enjoyed coming here. A surprise find in the Complexe Desjardins located near the McDonalds,…read moreit's off the beaten path from inside the complex but worth searching out. Even though it was cold, we still stopped in for ice cream and the ice cream was terrific. A different take on a sundae with a hard chocolate shell, that shell is nearly impenetrable (even the thin layer) but was so good even by itself. And good ice cream too. Come and stop in! FOOD: The chocolates were good but not the best. See's Candies in California is so much better for flavor and variety. But we did love the look of them and the options they offered. The ice cream though is next level. Never had anything like it with that hardened chocolate shell. And even though it was tough to get through, it was delicious. I couldn't finish even a small one! So don't go too big unless you're sharing. SERVICE: Everyone was super nice and the portions were HUGE. Definitely they do it right here. COST: The chocolates were too expensive but the ice cream was a bargain! Definitely would go back if I'm in Montreal.

    This place is a chocolate lover's heaven. I had a fun time choosing a unique flavor for my hot…read morechocolate. I placed my order at the kiosk, then walked over to the left side of the store where there were large vats of melted chocolate, with flavors such as cookies and cream, hazelnut, dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and red velvet. Since Easter is approaching, the store had adorable Easter-themed chocolates for sale.

    Ca Lem - icecream - Updated May 2026

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