This place is an adorable ice cream shop at the Halifax waterfront where you can grab some tasty maple ice cream (a must) and shop for some cute cow merch. The kids that work their are nice and helpful and it's my go to spot for a dessert when I am out and about and walking around downtown Halifax. This place is a chain so there are other locations in Canada, so check out their website if you need to find a location. read more

Cows - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

My once - twice a year ice cream indulgence. Everyone was raving about cows. Went with peanut butter cup cup flavor . Didn't disappoint. Creamy full of chunks of peanut butter- tasted great. Didn't have time for picture- was melting too fast ! read more

Cows - Exterior - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Good ice cream, not the best I've had but certainly great for tourist. The clothes are adorable, lots of touristy toys, hats, sweatshirts, etc. Enjoy a long walk on the wharf and then stop here for fresh ice cream. read more

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I think it's good ice cream but isn't the best I've tasted. I like the mint chip flavor :) My husband likes the maple flavor :) It's creamy and decadent. If you're here on a cruise stop, worth checking out for a sweet treat. read more

Cows - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Worth the type. Two scoops for 8$ - delicious. We had the Messie Bessie and Sea Salt Toffee Caramel. It was a little bit of a wait, very we loved the ice cream. Signage is clear. Cute interior - same as other Cows. Must try Cows if you in NS or PEI. read more

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We were told this is the best ice cream in Canada. They may be correct. This is a cute place on the water. It was not too long of a walk from the ship. The people are friendly with quick service. The ice cream was very creamy and rich. Try it and see what you think. It was very good. read more

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Best touristy ice cream place in Canada. Whistler and Halifax locations are a traditional destination when in town

Amazing food Amazing atmosphere! You really should do yourself a favour and treat yourself with a visit to Cows at 1891 Upper Water Street! read more

Cows ice cream is always fantastic and I'm thankful they have dairy-free options for those of us who don't digest ice cream well. Line can be long in the summer, but that is a testament to the quality of their product. Some well-loved flavours in my circle are Moo York Cheesecake and Cookie Moonster. read more

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The first time I went to a Cows was way back in 2010; I was relishing my two-scoop cone before realizing it was starting to melt on my hand, so I had to quickly lap it up. These memories flooded back to me when I came across the small yellow shed on the Waterfront. Also from prior experience, I recall having to wait a long time (~20 minutes) just to make an order. There wasn't a line this time; tourism is just starting to ramp up again, and it was around closing time for the store at 5:30. The staff were very friendly and gave recommendations for their most popular flavours, which happened to be the ones with bovine themes in their names. The list you can choose from is large and can induce decision paralysis, so I'll summarize by saying you have your traditional ice cream flavours (vanilla, chocolate), some with decadent toppings (maple walnut, messie bessie), and then some unique fruit-based choices (lemoon lime, PEI blueberry). If you're stuck between two flavours they'll be kind enough to offer two half-scoops of each (for a single scoop), so you really can't do any wrong. I just went for just a single scoop cone this time around and picked the Gooey Mooey: a combination of burnt sugar and toffee. As expected, this flavour was very sweet, smooth, and creamy. Something I just didn't notice until this visit was that the store also included souvenirs, including keyrings and t-shirts. It was at that moment I realized that the Moocci t-shirt I saw a few years ago back in Ottawa was created by the Cows graphic designer. I was tempted to get one for myself. Ice cream pairs well with a nice walk on the Waterfront, so if you do decide to come here, you too can partake in the tradition of watching ships pass as you snack on your treat. read more

Cows - Gooey mooey, single scoop, regular cone. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Service was fast! I had the PEI blueberry & the apple crisp. The apple crisp had way too much caramel sauce, but the PEI blueberry was great! That was my second time having the blueberry flavour. read more

I really liked the Vermont maple ice cream and Nanaimo ice cream. Lots of flavorful Ice cream, lots of flavors to choose from. Long lines though. read more

Cow's is a famous chain in parts of Canada. Our tour group went to this location in Halifax. There was another Cow's close to our hotel. Lines were always long, but worth the wait. I got the Messie Bessie because it seemed to have everything I like in it: chocolate and toffee. We were a group of 35, and the most popular choice was the Wowie Cowie, with Cookie Moonster as second choice. The ice cream was smooth and creamy. Our single scoops came in a nicely flavored waffle cone. One woman in our group, who couldn't make up her mind, found she could get a half scoop of two different flavors and call it a single scoop. Very clever, Cow's! I added a photo showing part of the menu at the location near our hotel because I've never seen "Boozy Shakes" before. read more

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We heard about it and stopped by. we had the shakes 1) brownie explosion was delicious 2) birthday cake was excellent The maple come we got was fantatic service was also great read more

Great location, great flavours of ice cream and the store is quite fun to look at and we were able to buy items. Great staff, very helpful

Cows ice cream is a must have on our vacations. Wowie Cowie is my fav, on a waffle cone. Kids also loved the stuffies and kept them entertained the whole trip. This was one of a many visits. read more

Cows - Wowie Cowie. Vanilla ice cream, toffee marble, chocolate flakes and moo crunch! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

A fun, handmade ice cream and specialty shop right on the Halifax harbour walk, close to the hotels and shops in a stand-alone building. Many cow-themed t-shirts, keyrings, mugs, etc. but known more for their handmade ice cream which is super tasty and perfect on a summer day. Ice cream can be served in waffle cones or cups. No seating area, but you can walk into the pier which has brightly covered nautical chairs available or slip into the nearby shops if you want to escape the blistering sun to finish your treat. read more

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What an interesting ice cream shop, loved the overall ambience. Ice cream was good too, so try.

I had an ice cream today at Cows. We don't have Cows in Toronto so I usually pop into one when I come across it (the closest one to Toronto is about two hours away in Niagara-on-the-Lake). This one is right on the waterfront. In addition to ice cream, they also sell teeshirts (I've bought a few over the years), pajamas, etc. with their Cow theme. I got a double scoop of Fluff 'n Udder in a cup. Yum! Thanks, Megan! Then I found a spot to sit on the boardwalk and ate it while I watched the fog and the ferries. read more

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A PEI classic comes to Halifax. On a sunny day at the waterfront, Cows is the place to be! Lines can get long, but they move quickly (just know that you probably can't sample flavors, so just commit to what you think sounds good). The ice cream is tasty and refreshing - great for strolling along the piers or just enjoying the outdoors. If you're in doubt about your flavor, try "Gooey Mooey" or "Wowie Cowie" - both popular and delicious. read more

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Great ice cream and good service. Would definitely recommend after a walk or some type of workout.

Well my hubby wanted to try nanaimo flavored ice cream and we popped into this cute store with a lovely cow replica in front. In addition to ice cream the store has a wide array of Cow's merchandise such as backpacks and t-shirts. It smells amazing because they make the waffle cones fresh. There is also a tall refrigerator filled with containers of chocolate covered potato chips which the cashier told me are both wildly popular and delicious. The service was great-4 women were running the show and kept the growing line moving efficiently. So, how is the ice cream? Well....mind you when only had the one flavor (in a cup with added chocolate sauce) but the ice cream was disappointing. Mostly bits of coconut in a bright yellow ice cream with only one or two chocolate bits....certainly NOT like a Nanaimo bar. Well, perhaps some things just can't be replicated in ice cream. read more

When I think about going for Ice Cream I think about Cows. Cows is the epitome of ice cream. Ever since I was a little girl one of my favorite parts of vacationing in PEI was going to Cows Ice Cream. Then - when I moved to Halifax I was over the MOOOOn there was a Cows here too! Not to mention its location just happens to be my favorite place in Halifax; the waterfront! I spent my 25th birthday walking along the waterfront with my girlfriends; enjoying Cows ice cream and pretending we were obnoxious tourists; it was awesome! They are usually, always, busy. Line ups usually wrapped around the small building. But, it moves faster than you think. They usually have 5-6 chipper staff working behind the counter. You always get a waffle cone! And, they are made fresh right in front of your eyes! You can get the original, chocolate dipped, or chocolate dipped with sprinkles or peanuts. My go to flavor: Mooey Gooey! Raspberry cordial is available at Cows; quite possibly the only place in Halifax, and outside of PEI that is it... YUM! That was another favorite memory, and taste, from my childhood. Another reason Cows is my go-to. Keep Calm and Graze On read more

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I enjoy the ice cream there and couldn't wait for them to open again this season. My first experience there this year was not up to standards. The staff were friendly but I ordered a waffle bowl sundae - hence the word waffle bowl. She returned with it after I payed, in a cup. I asked her for a waffle bowl maybe thinking mis communication but she said they ran out. We'll why didn't you tell me that before I payed almost 9 for 2 Small scoops of ice cream with nuts and a cherry?? I could of just got a cone for that matter. Next time I will ASK first! read more

Cows located on the waterfront is always lined up around the corner with people waiting to get into this small little shop for a ice cream. Honestly, I have never been a fan of Cows I am sorry to say. Am I saying that I have never tried it no I have and it is not that bad but I just often pass by and maybe it is the $$ who knows. Now when I used to go to PEI with my son this was his favourite place to sit and have ice cream and sit on the cow outside. I think he had ever pin that they produced on this summer hat as well as a sweatshirt. Now if you are talking about the clothing that is great, the quality of their products are amazing. For those ice cream lovers then yes please stop down and grab a Cow. read more

Cows - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

It's as much at Cows to view the merchandise for sale as it is to eat the ice cream. Evidently they have been billed as Canada's best ice cream by some survey - I'll have to take their word on that, as I don't have enough vacation time to do my own survey. You'll find some flavors at Cows you won't find elsewhere. I tried moo-berry, which is vanilla ice cream with strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. While eating it, I had to decide whether I also needed an "Angry Herds" cap or a "The Milking Dead" T-shirt. Their ice cream is a bit pricier than average, but I was okay with that for the distinctive flavors and the humorous caps and T-shirts. read more

What a cool place! Love their ice cream and the apparel collection is also very creative! Huge selections of creative slogans ( "Fifty Shades of Hay", "Angry Herds", "Mooey Griffin", etc etc. ) printed on different t-shirts, pjs, caps, and even undies ;) For ice cream, I had the "moocrunch" (I think that's the flavor, but definitely had the word crunch or crunchy in the name, lol). It was pretty good! Not too sweet and perfectly creamy. oh boy, should've gotten double instead of a single scoop! Great ice cream, awesome souvenirs, what else can I tourist ask for? :-P read more

It is so unfair to write a review about Cows and not have some of their amazing ice cream with me at the same time! Their ice cream is the best quality I have had. I literally haven't had better than Cows no matter where I've gone. Their cream, eggs and everything else is fresh and you can tell by the taste. Their selection is really, really good and of course you can have my favorite, waffle cones! Cows also has an entire clothing and accessories section in their store. I have honestly never bought anything from there but they seem to be doing good. And yes, it is all cow related. From stuffed toys to Desperate Housecows Mugs, they have it all. The Staff have always been really nice which to me is surprising because this store is busy 24/7! Honestly, I don't know if I could be friendly for that long, all the time. So my hats are off to the staff that work there. Another great part about Cows is the fact that, in Halifax, they are located on the beautiful, downtown waterfront. So its a perfect situation for a date. Let me paint you a picture; you two have just finished dinner at a lovely restaurant, you go out for cows ice cream, then take a night time stroll along the waterfront while looking at the stars. Now if that doesn't work then she's just not that into you ;) But date or no date, if you're in Halifax, head to Cows! read more

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Love this place! From the witty gift shop with cow parodies to the homemade waffle cones, oh, AND they have really good ice cream!!! We will end yup there every night of our visit to Halifax, it's that good! Love the chocolate nut cones. read more

It might be a bit of a tourist trap, with long lines in the summer, but there's a lot to like about Cow's. They have awesome themed merchandise and hilarious t-shirts, though those might not hold as much appeal if you're a local. The ice cream is delicious, though I don't have a big sweet tooth so I can't finish even a small serving, they are tremendously rich. Sherberts are available if you want less fat but with all the sugar. It would be nice if they could have provided some shade for the people having to spend a significant amount of time in line since the sun can be brutal. read more

Cows - Lining up in the heat, some shade would have been great! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

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The new location for the waterfront snack shacks is great - closer to much of the action, and it flows so nicely! Cows has a smaller place now - no more punny merchandise :( - but their lines are just as long. Speaks to their popularity! Everything else is still the same - the excellent selection of ice creams (I had Moocachino, tastes like a frozen late! Yum!) and waffle cones to make any sweet tooth happy. The lines don't move very fast, but once you order and slide around to the other side of the little shack to pay, your ice cream comes at ya fast. I made friends with a delightful cocker spaniel while waiting, so I didn't mind the wait at all. read more

Cows is a Prince Edward Island company that has expanded its ice cream empire to at least four other provinces in Canada. This is the only location in Nova Scotia, though, and it's extremely popular with both tourists and locals. The shop has a prime location - right on the waterfront, directly in the path of all of the meandering tourists who are craving something cold and sweet, and they certainly deliver on that promise. It's generally lined up out the door on a hot summer day, but the lineup moves pretty quickly. You can watch the employees cook waffle cones as you wait - and the smell alone of these cones is enough to make the lactose-intolerant crave just a wee taste of creamy deliciousness. Oh, and the ice cream is good. Unique flavours like Moo York Cheesecake and Gooey Mooey appeal to tastes of all kinds - mine included, although I'm strictly a "Peanut Butter Cup Cup" gal. read more

Cows - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Situated along the waterfront, in the heart of downtown Halifax, is Cows, a very popular ice cream shop. Cows is known for its exceptional ice cream and waffle cones, and is a big hit amongst locals and tourists. Cows draws in very large crowds, especially on warm summer evenings and afternoons when the Buskers, Tall Ships or other major event is in town. What differentiates Cows from most other ice cream shops is its Maritime culture, and its delicious waffle cones that I swear you can smell a mile away. While Cows' prices are on the steep side, the unique experience and satisfaction are certainly worth the couple extra dollars. read more

Cows - Photo from official web site - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

I actually was in the PEI headquarters this past summer and not only had some delicious ice cream, I also got to see their production end....Giant folding machines for those funky COW t-shirts. I was wishing I had one like it on laundry day....but I digress. COWS at the Halifax Harbor a few years ago was really the first time I ever saw such a lively, bustling place, filled to the rafters with all things bright, fun and ...well...COWS. Definitely the busiest spot in tourist heaven Halifax Harbor, definitely the longest lines in the summer. But t-shirts, mugs, etc. aside, I really go for the ice cream. Biggest challenge being which delicious flavor to choose. So many options from traditional to fun, I mean...moo york cheese cake?...who can resist. Sadly, it's only open from May to October. read more

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Fun shop on the waterfront which can lure you in with the smell of their waffle cones. They have several cool cow swag like T-shirts of well known topics like "The Milking Dead.", "Game of Cones" and "Cownton Abbey." I like this place but the thing that killed my rating for them is their ice cream. it's about $8.00 for abit less then what they call size of a "Tennis ball" and the PEI Apple Pie seemed rather nice...had it contained more apple and less of the caramel crap [which made it taste strange since there was an abundance of this syrupy $%!&.] I'll try again in the future...and if it hasn't changed, my review and it's rating won't either read more

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We definitely fell for this tourist trap while walking along the Harbourwalk. We saw a huge line of people waiting for ice cream, and without too much thought, we got right on that line hahah. But here's the thing: Cows is legit! Their ice cream is super rich and they have tons of creative flavors! I asked for one scoop of the Butterfingers flavor, which was absolutely amazing. As promised, the ice cream was super creamy and bursting with chocolate and crushed Butterfinger chunks in every bite. And, can I mention that my scoop was massive?! One scoop looked more like two! I'm not complaining, because I obviously ate the whole thing anyway. Also, I opted for the chocolate dipped cone with sprinkles, because you *always* go for the chocolate dipped cone with sprinkles. The little store inside is so cute too. The parody shirts & posters are hilarious, and we ended up buying a silly little magnet for our fridge, so all of our ice cream can aspire to greatness. After we inhaled our delicious super ice cream cones, we walked the full length of the Harbourwalk and back. You probably will too. The richness is almost overwhelming, but it's sooo worth it. read more

Let's say 4.5 stars. It's always busy, but it's also in a very touristy area of Halifax. Beyond that, we went back a couple times and the quality of the ice cream is top notch and that's really what matters most at a place like this. The Moo Henry has the highest level of "chunkage" I've ever seen in an ice cream and the NanaiMOO was fantastic too (though less chunk-tastic). Their ice cream bases are rich, creamy and just the right amount of "eggy" (in a good way). The waffle cones are tasty as well. read more

OK, this isn't my favorite ice cream spot. I am never dying to get here and don't ever want to wait in the line. But I have a couple times withstood the gigantic line at the request of a friend. The ice cream is good. Not amazing or anything, but good. It's about the same price as you would pay at one of the hand paddled chains, but the added bonus with Cows is their great freshly made waffle cones. I find the place very crowded with obnoxious gimmicy merch. And it is almost impossible to see all of the kinds of ice cream before ordering. There is such a line in front of you and they are in such a rush for you to order and get out it is hard to see all of the ice cream (reading the names on the wall does not help with my selection). Overall, I would skip this joint and make the trek down to the other end of the waterfront for Sugah! read more

MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOve on over to the waterfront and follow your nose of fresh waffle cones. It will lead you straight to cows. Delicious and luscious homemade ice cream and waffle cones. When it's uber hot I tend to get my ice cream in a dish but realistically you gotta have the waffle cone! With so many flavors which change all of the time, I can't even list any off the top of my head. In the dead of summer you can find the line up all the way outside the door and lined up around the corner. Trust--it's worth the wait. The cones are made right in front of you and they have at least 15ish kinds of ice cream for you to chose. I haven't heard one compliant from cows! Moo Ps: You might as well walk there. It's my thinking that the walk to and from will help burn off the cals you are about to ingest. read more

The hot sunny weather as of lately has done nothing for my everlasting ice cream devotion. Today was a perfect day for some active Yelp prowls, and along the boardwalk I found myself lost in the foresight of summertime. Its May, and that means COWS is opening its goodness to public wanderers in need of a sweet somethin'. Original ice cream flavours are available with all the fixings-- sugar cones, waffle cones, sprinkly goodness, the works! Oh COWS... so wholesome and delicious. Who could pass up the quaint company home of Halifax's boardwalk venue. Not me thats for sure. On my mission to suss out all treats in the city, COWS is a good one. Please take note of flavour la "Gooey Mooey". Yum! Enjoy the boardwalk breeze and a cold one. Ahh... summertime is a good time. read more