Great little ice cream place! Decided to visit here after a recommendation from a friend, and I was pleasantly surprised. I tried the lemon blueberry swirl & the croissant chocolate smash. Both these flavours were super unique and flavourful.. but of the two, the croissant chocolate smash was my fav! I loved that the ice cream had small bits of croissant and chocolate - I never had any ice cream flavour like this before and I really enjoyed the flavour and texture. I would definitely visit this place again if I'm in the area. Highly recommend! read more

Dee Dee's - Lemon blueberry swirl & croissant chocolate smash - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

The most amazing ice cream in Halifax, no contest. It's an independent local business that's not afraid to up the game with new and exciting flavours as well as the classics. I stop by every summer for their rhubarb and ginger, but everything they touch is brilliant, even some as ubiquitous as vanilla. Treat yourself. Better yet, treat someone you really like. Side street parking is relatively easy to find. read more

I had the berry and the lemon berry. My husband the Mexican chocolate Both in a waffle cone. Exactly what a was necessary.

My husband and I stopped in to get an ice cream to share. We got a scoop of the mango ice cream in a cup ($3.75 taxes in). It was creamy and full of real mango flavour. It did not taste artificial. They had a London Fog flavour, which I would have loved to try, but hubby doesn't like tea-flavoured things and we had been stuffing our faces all day, so I didn't want to get my own ice cream, but maybe on our next trip back to Halifax :) They also sell burritos, quesadillas, and other food, and coffee/tea. There's not too much seating in the place, but you can eat in. There's also free WiFi with the password on the wall. read more

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Great service and all four of us loved our ice cream! A great spot to get ice cream and take to the park. Or you could sit at the table outside! read more

Dee Dee's such an adorable and cozy little cafe. It's light and warm in there and the outside is cute too! They offer burritos, sorbet, cookies, fresh lemonade, hot drinks (they have plant based milk as well) and more. The burritos can be made vegan by omitting cheese and sour cream and they are some of the best burritos I've ever had! Filling and stuffed full of nutritious rice, beans, lettuce, salsa and you can add sweet potato and guac as well. The Vegan chocolate mexican cookies they have are amazing too and a great price! And their fresh lemonade is delicious too. I highly recommend it. read more

I like Dee Dee's a lot. Almost love. I find their food, aside from the burger week burger, consistently good. Not mind blowing but good. Their ice cream is what it's all about and worth going there for. It's in a prime location worth indoor and outdoor seating. Basically it's a good, local food cafe. Nothing stands out about it but I've never seen quality go downhill either. That's why it's the most solid 3/3 I can give. Burger Week burger - The Spicy Black Bean Sweet Potato Burger from Dee Dee's Ice Cream. What should be a $5 burger is $8. Even then, I wouldn't buy it twice. The spice is about a medium and the burger is lacking in size and flavour overall. I'd give it a 2/5. However I love Dee Dee's so head there for just about anything else! read more

Dee Dee's - Their burger week burger of 2019. I give it a 2/5 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Great varieties of ice cream. Hot inside, need some AC. staff friendly, nice location, great corner spot. Best mint chocolate I ever tasted. And cappuccino, a+ read more

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Rude service and ice cream that is just so-so. Too bad - this used to be a great spot, with friendly service and excellent ice cream. It's really gone downhill since it was sold. My suggestion is to skip this place and go to Cow on the waterfront --super-friendly and much better ice cream. read more

It seems Tara and I like to frequent the joints in the North End that offer caffeine. Dee Dee's is no exception. They have a full espresso bar and offer the most amazing Affogatto (their house made gelato of your choice with espresso on top). What I can't believe is that I've been here at least once a month for the last year and I still have yet to sample a burrito (which is hilariously the other thing Dee Dee's is known for besides their gelato). Recently they also added grilled cheese sandwiches (made with old cheddar and bacon jam), soups and vegetarian chili to the menu. All of which sound just as appealing as they smell when you're sipping your coffee. They don't have a whole lot of seating room for dining in, and they will happily make up your food or drink for you take to run, but the staff at DeeDee's are pleasant and sweet and enjoy some fun tunes if you're hanging out for a bit. Until I get to try the good eats on the menu, I will rave about the coffee and espresso selections and definitely recommend the gelato. If you go, do me a favor and tell me how good the food is? Maybe it will inspire me to branch out... read more

Dee Dee's - Affogatto with chocolate ice cream. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

When Dee Dee's moved into my neighbourhood, I knew I was in trouble. Having delicious, homemade ice cream next door was going to be a problem. What I didn't know then was that they also serve amazing burritos, soups, chili, and whip up great hot (and cold) drinks. This shop kept me well-fed throughout the winter with their HUGE burritos (I go for the veggie with the works--it's often enough for two people) and are now keeping me cool in the summertime with their pretty darn amazing ice cream. I've also been known to stop by to pick up a waffle cone for 50 cents. It's delicious enough to enjoy on its own. The staff who work at Dee Dee's also make it special. They are The Nicest People in Halifax™. They brighten up my day every time I go in and always offer free samples of ice cream (that is how I came to try the weirdly good Curry Cashew flavour). I look forward to spending a lot of time this summer surveying their list of flavours, gaining considerable weight, and talking about goings-on around town. read more

Dee Dee's - Caramel swirl ice cream + a homemade wafflecone. Heaven. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

I wish they had vegan ice cream, it wouldn't be hard to make their own with coconut milk or other fake milks.

Oh my, I want to live in the north end. I want to join the hipsters, lounging around in view of the Commons' fountain as they chow down on the burritos whose scent carried me up Cornwallis Street. I loved everything about my trip to Dee Dee's and wished I'd had room to sample a burrito in addition to my ice cream. The store itself is fairly small, with a few stools inside and a few tables outside. I love that the kitchen is completely visible - transparency at food places always warms my heart. I had trouble deciding on ice cream flavours (so many temptations!) and asked the woman behind the counter for help. She immediately dug out samples with their little metal spoons so that I could try both. Kudos on the reusable cutlery and dishes! I ended up with a waffle cone of both flavours I tried (Mexican chocolate and ginger-lemon). The ginger-lemon was wonderful - refreshing on a sunny summer day in Hali. The Mexican chocolate satisfied my chocolate craving and provided a nice kick similar to that of the ginger. I was surprised that the flavours were so intense, because the ice cream was also very creamy, which tends to mute flavour. People with peanut allergies can relax. Despite a sign on the freezer case, I was told that they have no peanuts in the store. Another major bonus is that there was tons of free, on-street parking in the middle of the day. read more

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Dee Dee's is a nice local North End Halifax spot that has two things I really love Burritos and Ice Cream. It is located on the Corner of Cornwallis St and Bauer St in a lovely old historic storefront. It really does feel like you have stepped back in time when you enter the spot, very reminiscent of a 1940's diner/ice cream parlour. Imagine that it just happens to be a bit of an ice cream parlour. The ice cream is homemade and the burritos are delicious, plus they even have some vegan options. Plus an outdoor seating area and bike parking. If you feel like having a picnic the Halifax commons are a short walk across the street or even better walk up Citadel Hill and picnic with views of the city. Plus the staff is always smiling. read more

Dee Dee's - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

After way, way too long of not trying out this north end modern day institution, my wife and I came by on a hot Halifax day to chow down on their burritos and ice cream. It's a cozy spot, located off the beaten path for most restaurants, so it's telling that they've been able to thrive where they are. There's only a few tables inside, with a couple more outside. Most of the space is occupied by their operational needs - a cooler for their tubs of ice cream that you can buy to take home, another for buying cones, counter and the open kitchen. Their default burrito is vegetarian - rice, refried black beans, salsa and lettuce. We were going to add chicken (+$3) but they were out so we opted for the beef. Guacamole, cheese and sour cream are available individually or all three for a discount, so we went with that. After paying we took a table outside and were thankful for our timing as a line of several people formed right behind us, although most people were there for the weather-appropriate ice cream. Our burritos were soon brought out to us and we eagerly dug in. Like any burrito, it was a bit of a hot mess but the paper wrapper and crisp tortilla kept it well contained. Everything was a nice mix, the rice wasn't mushy, the beef added a needed savoury element, and there was just a hint of spice to the meat or refried beans. You might want to take them up on the offer for hot sauce or peppers when you're ordering if spice is your thing, but I just wanted a more mild experience my first time around. I'm never a fan of lettuce in burritos though, as it just turns to a flavourless mush; some other vegetable would be much better suited here. All told, it was a decent burrito but it wasn't a life changing or particularly memorable one. We couldn't leave without trying their house-made ice cream though, so we popped back in to get a couple cones for the road. There's a lot of selection with unique flavours like buttered almond, Mexican chocolate and orange creamsicle, just to mention a few. I went for the Mexican chocolate, on a waffle cone of course, while my wife got the orange creamsicle. I didn't know what exactly to expect with the Mexican chocolate, so I was pleasantly surprised by its spiciness. It wasn't enough to be uncomfortable, but you knew it was there with each lick. The orange creamsicle was spot on, with that great combination of vanilla and orange. While the burritos were just OK, the ice cream was fantastic, and I'm definitely glad to have finally made it to Dee Dee's. Hopefully summer will last long enough that I can head back for more ice cream, but you never know with Halifax. read more

Dee Dee's is having a hot chocolate special of the week during the winter and it is definitely worth stopping in! I've been addicted to their ice cream for years (they are just as good as, in my opinion better than, the haagen daz you'll buy at sobeys). But I just realized this week that their hot chocolate can provide a happy alternative to the same boring coffee shop. This week's special was White Chocolate Lavendar and it was super satisfying. I can tell it is going to become a weekly tradition for the winter. The shop is cute inside with a chill vibe, the workers are friendly and knowledgeable, the raw sugar condiment bottle they have on the table gets me every time, and the food (the burritos are no Burrito Jax but are always delicious) is always good. Once you find a favourite ice cream, definitely go for the tubs they sell in store or at the Farmer's Market - it's worth it! read more

Really good ice cream and service. My wife called beforehand and drilled the owner with questions, she happily answered them all and I observed her give some of her other customers special attention when appropriate. The flavors are fresh and relevant to the area. I bought some pints to go and enjoyed them. I was really wanting CREAMY ice cream, I find the CREAM is lacking in a lot of ice cream, this hit the spot. read more

Dee Dee's - Big crowd outside DeeDees on Saturday night - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Very cute place. I loved the Rhubarb ice cream. The mexican chocolate cookies were amazing! they were SPICY! they were 65 cents and I wish I had bought like 10 more! read more

Great spot for homemade ice cream! There are some good flavors to choose from. Try the rum and raisin or coffee flavored. I wanted to try all but... read more

One of my biggest complaints after moving to the North End was lack of places to get an ice cream on a hot day. Dee Dee's is a bit out of my way (15 min walk, maybe), but it's worth it. Their ice cream is delicious. I've tried three different kinds and have yet to be disappointed. I enjoy that their mint chocolate chip isn't dyed bright green (not that I am opposed to bright green ice creams, but I like that this one isn't) and the Mexican chocolate has got a kick to it. I still have to go back to try the burrito. Inside the store is quite small and there was some confusion over who was serving who what on one of my visits. A guy was making burritos and I couldn't tell who was waiting for a burrito and who was hmming and hawing over ice cream flavours. I'd love it if there was a better system for ordering on busy days, but I don't hold that against them and I continue to go back. read more

I can't tell you about the burritos (I've yet to have them). But I can tell you about the hours I've spent there sipping delicious Americanos, reading a good book or working on the laptop. I love Dee Dee's. I've had my fair share of the ice cream during the summer months (and thank goodness the commons is close by for running off said ice cream), and it's hard to find a better scoop of dairy goodness. I love the openness of the little cafe. You get to engage in conversation with the girls behind the counter as they talk about whatever comes to mind. I love that some days when I'm sitting there my eyes sting a little from the onions being prepared for the days food orders. It's like I'm sitting in someone's kitchen and damn if that doesn't make me feel all warm and cozy... As for those burritos, they have to be out of this world because when I'm there, there is a never ending line of people coming in and ordering those little rolled up morsels of goodness... read more

While on vacation in Halifax my family and I went to Peggy's Cove, a tourist stop for sure but a beautiful spot. While there we each had an ice cream cone at Dee Dee's - their ice cream is some of the best I've had anywhere. The staff was friendly and the ice cream is creamy, flavorful, and they make the waffle cones to order. Highly recommended! read more

Oh yelpers, you've done it again. You've kickstarted a brand new obsession with a little ice cream and burrito shop (strange combination but just go with it) that I didn't even know existed mere weeks ago. Kudos! Dee Dee's is by no means on the beaten path which I feel kind of accentuates its charm. Far from any other restaurant or café, this three or four seat space is bright, colourful, and a welcome change from all the convenience stores that otherwise dominate the neighbourhood. Staff were friendly, upbeat and helpful even when I was annoying them with phone calls from half a block away when I couldn't find the place. They weighed in on my best options (veggie burrito with the works - holla! and made great recommendations that I foolishly ignored (homemade ice cream made with local strawberries from the farmers market). And the burrito? Well...it was delicious from start to finish. Heavy enough to merit leaving the shakeweight in the closet for the day, packed with incredibly fresh and flavourful ingredients and spices, fresh guacamole, and a perfectly hot sauce - these burritos mean business. At just about $10 including tip, I was full for the rest of the day after this lunch to end all lunches. More please! read more

I wish Dee Dee's was closer to home. I might just have to move home closer to Dee Dee's. I am addicted to their haskap berry ice cream and their fresh waffle cones. I love the vibe of the store - the books for the little and big kids, copies of The Coast and flyers for various local events, the relaxed neighbourhood hub feel on late summer afternoons. I am glad that Dee Dee's is not serving massive portion sizes (a refreshing change from the general trend). I've had to throw out some of my 'single' scoop portions elsewhere because they were so ridiculously large. I usually get a single scoop at Dee Dee's and that is plenty large enough for me. The oversizing madness has to stop. read more

My first experience at Dee Dee's was late last summer when we went in to grab some ice cream. There were a lot of ice cream flavours to choose from but when I saw they had soft serve ice cream, I went for that instead. They make their own soft serve there and while it was a small portion, it was absolutely fantastic! A few days ago was my second time there. Why the gap, I don't know, but a bunch of us went there. The first thing that struck me both times was how small the space is on the inside. While there are a few tables set up outside plus some stools inside, it's not so much of a planned eat-in spot. Although one of the attendants said that in the next month or so, they were expanding inside so there'd be more in-store seating. This visit, I didn't get ice cream but I did get a burrito. I chose beef from their options of beef, chicken and original, which I do believe was vegetarian. I also got mine extra spicy. While I don't eat burritos too often, this one was easily the best one I've ever had while eating out. It was a decent size, completely full but not overflowing so it wasn't messy. But even if it was, they do wrap it up in paper and a neat baggie underneath it. I also got a mocha milkshake afterward, which is chocolate ice cream, milk and two shots of espresso. I'm not much of a coffee drinker (for taste, at least) but it was actually quite good. I might have to try to replicate it at home... Great burritos, great ice cream and yes, great service. Friendly and helpful. read more

I am on vacation here from New Hampshire. I'm not sure how this place has "the best" ice cream around unless there are no other ice cream places in the area. They only had a few flavors to choose from and none were all that great. If you want good ice cream, head to New Hampshire, USA!!! read more

QUICK REVIEW: Food: 4/5 Doesn't have a lot of variety but what they make they make well. Decor: 3/5 Not a lot of seating and could be cleaner. Service:4/5 Staff was quick and pleasant. Value: 2/5 $12 for a large works chicken burrito. (Habenaro's has better pricing) and ice cream scoops are a bit on the small side. I'm always happy to have new options close to home. This place is alright but could be improved by including some chips with burritos or reducing the price. Ice cream was good but was not impressed but the scoop size. read more

Worth the wait! For most of the summer I've been stalking ... errr ... watching the storefront on the corner of Cornwallis and Bauer Streets. Ever since I heard that the hustle and bustle surrounding the place would result in a Halifax location for the perennial Peggy's Cove ice cream all-stars. Then I found out that not only would they be selling their delish handmade frozen goodness, but also burritos! Burritos and ice cream in the same handy location? Where do I sign up?? Just when I thought it could not get any better, I found out they'll be getting an espresso machine! I've been in a few times already and already tried the spicy chocolate ice cream (which I'd had before, but not in one of their freshly made waffle cones ...). I also brought some raspberry-passion fruit sorbet home. There are a dozen or so flavours to ogle in the freezers, plus containers to go. The burritos: big and beautiful, in chicken, beef or veggie, full of beans, guac-tastic and super cheesy ... spicy, rice-y, so very nice-y! Can you tell I've got a crush on the newest North end eatery? It's not the cheapest place to get your burrito on or satisfy an ice cream-y craving, but quality is high, with the yumminess factor that comes from something made in small batches by folks who give a darn. Dee Dee's will be celebrating with a grand opening on Sunday November 7th ... I'll be the one with a burrito in one hand, a mocha in the other, and a container of ice cream balanced on my head ... read more

A wannabe ice cream parlor. Just because it's one of the only ice cream parlors in Halifax doesn't make it awesome. If you're going to make your own ice cream you need to do it right. The flavors I had we're the simple vanilla and chocolate but they we're melting as soon as I was passed the tub. The ice cream was very inconsistent in texture, it seemed like the egg yolks were not emulsified right because some spoonful's tasted a bit like sugary cake batter. It was way too creamy. Not firm enough. Not refreshing. They weigh ice cream in front of you before they pass it to you. If an ice cream parlor has to be that cheap about their portion size it makes me wonder how cheap they are about the process of creating their ice cream. The price point is also very expensive for ice cream. I expect top notch cream at this dollar. read more

I've just recently moved into the up and coming neighbourhood of Gottingen Street and surrounding area. While this location is fantastic in terms of value and proximity to downtown, services and amenities to support new residents are still a little lacking. On weekend mornings I've found myself wandering aimlessly in search of good coffee, until I discovered Dee Dees at the corner of Cornwallis and Bauer Streets. I declare that Dee Dee's is a godsend for caffeine addicts in my under serviced neighbourhood. The cafe americano was fantastic, and paired with a decadent (but responsibly portioned and priced) $1 gluten free brownie, I was in total heaven. I'm also told that the burritos are fantastic and if appearance is any indication, the homemade ice cream looks pretty damn delicious as well. I'll be back soon to try out the rest of the menu! read more

No complaints at all! I visited today for the first time and had a pretty kick ass burrito. Chicken with the works. Fresh ingredients, delicious, good quick service. Yum!! Probably not a place to eat in for lunch but a great spot to grab a burrito and take home or for a picnic on the Common. Be sure to check it out! read more

Amazing place with homemade ice cream and wifi! So many flavor and a cute find worth the trek outside of the main city read more

Dee Dee's - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

A group of us from work have been attempting to stray out of the food court and on the city streets in search for lunches. We decided to wander on up to Dee Dee's after hearing about the burritos and ice cream. This day was wet and rainy but we were on a mission to get food so the weather did not deter us. I ordered the chicken burrito with all of the options and extras. (one note - the 'extras' were things I would have expected to be included in the price except the guac). A couple others ordered ice cream and milkshakes to wash the burritos down with. It turns out the ice cream and milkshakes were very good. The size was a little small for the price with the ice cream. The burritos were large and tasty, mine came to around 12.xx which is a little more than some of the other shops but it was very tasty. The shop is very small with only two tables inside and one outside so be prepared to take out. Like everything else you must try the burritos and compare to the other shops to see what you think. I would be back to try again at some point. read more

Love their ice cream. I first had DeeDee's ice cream at their Peggy's cove location. I ordered the grapefruit sorbet. I remembered the girl asked me if I normally ate grapefruit. She said because it really tasted like grapefruit. I told her Yes and I liked it a lot! This time I had berry+Mexican chocolate with the waffle cone at their Cornwallis street location. All came to less than $5, which is very reasonable in my mind. The berry flavour was very creamy. I'm not sure if I like the Mexican chocolate, even though I know many have raved about it. I can taste the cayenne, and feel the heat in the back of my throat. Personal preference aside, I will definitely recommend this place to support our local business. Next time I want to try their burritos. read more

Came here for the ice cream, which did not disappoint. We had the orange anise flavor (sooooo good and unique) and the mexican chocolate (also amazing). The waffle cone here is also different than usual places and it was great. Their Mexican food and breakfast burritos on their menu looked great, but we didn't get a chance to try those out. read more

Oh Dee Dees... How I loved you this summer. And how I miss you! I've heard a lot about this place. I adore homemade ice cream, you'd be amazed by the amount of chemicals they add to store bought ice cream! So not only is the ice cream from Dee Dees better tasting, but its totally not as chemical-y as the stuff you'd get from the store. I've ordered several things here. I'll review em all. a) Sausage soup. I don't like meat all that much honestly and because of that I recently went vegetarian so I don't think I'm that good of a judge of the soup but I really didn't like it to be honest. The taste of sausage overwhelmed the rest of the soup but hey, maybe I just don't like sausage. b) Grilled cheese sandwich. Delish, much better than the sausage. Tons of cheese, perfectly cooked bread, yum. c) Lemon basil sorbet. Interesting but delicious, nice and light. I bet its pretty low fat in terms of dessert. Who knew lemon and basil went so well together? d) Haskap berry ice cream. What the hell is haskap berry? I still don't really know but it was delicious. It reminded me of raspberry, or black currants. e) Milkshakes - I had mint chocolate and chocolate. Mint chocolate one seemed a bit watered down, either the mint chocolate chip ice cream wasn't a good choice or the woman that made it added way too much milk. The mint chocolate ice cream itself is amazing, the mint is definitely there but its subtle. The chocolate shake was delicious, not overly thick and super rich and chocolatey. I hear their burritos are amazing. I can't wait to move back to Halifax, Dee Dees will be one of the first places I go! read more

We went for a breakfast burrito in the morning and again in the evening for an icecream after dinner. Both times this place was very busy, but service is still very quick. Try the mexican chocolate icecream for creamy treat with a bit of a kick. read more

Best ice cream in the city hands down! Probably all of Atlantic Canada! Plus damn good burritos! Really cute setting and everyone is always in a great mood here. I mean, how could you not be here? read more

This is the famed Dee Dee's ice cream from Peggy's Cove. Now, you can get that ice cream right by the Commons. They also serve delicious burritos. My friend and I stopped in the other afternoon for a snack. We each got one burrito and neither of us finished ours. They are large and packed full of beans, and extremely well priced. read more

I would like to update my review to say that I was impressed that the owner reached out to me to clarify that the beans used in the burritos are fresh and soaked. While some canned beans are used in soups etc it was a misunderstanding on my part that these canned beans were used in everything. I appreciate that they take the time to use fair trade beans from South America and soak them to make burritos, I will definitely be back and will let others know about this. read more