They were out of ube, pandan, and strawberry when I went, so I settled for the charcoal soft serve. First few bites? Delicious, creamy, light sweetness, and fun to eat. But after that, it got kinda overwhelming. The portion is massive for $6, which is a great deal, but it ended up being more of a chore to finish than a treat. The texture was smooth, but the flavor didn't evolve, just one note the whole way through. Also... so many flies inside which kinda ruined the vibe. Overall, a fun stop if you're nearby and want something aesthetic, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way for it again, especially if they're out of their signature flavors. read more

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This ice cream spot is located conveniently close to Trinity Bellwoods Park. They sell soft serve ice cream as well as pints. They're known for their iconic charcoal waffle cone, and Asian inspired flavors. The portions are pretty generous and service is fast and friendly. There's not a lot of seating at this location so you'll have to walk and eat or go to the nearby park. My favorite combo is the matcha nut flavor, which is ube stacked on matcha. read more

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We always walk by this location and finally stopped by after caving for something cold on a hot day. They have many good selections and flavours. I tried the all in flavour, where they had all 4 flavours combined. The flavour that stood out to me the most are the Ube and matcha. I think I'll stick to those two flavours next time. The service is usually pretty quick. You almost get your ice cream immediately after you order. One down side is that you need to ask for napkins, and they will only give you one piece (maybe you can ask for more?). Since our ice cream was pretty melted by the time we got to the bottom, it got pretty messy to eat. The decor itself is cute and cozy, they also have 2 benches outside for people to sit at. read more

iHalo Krunch - All In flavour - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place was recommended by a friend for their Asian flavored ice cream. The ice cream here is thick yet smooth, a bit on the sweeter side. We got the ube and charcoal flavor which was really good, and their portions hare huge. We opted to get a charcoal cone for the aesthetic, but that was a 1.50CAD surcharge which was fairly steep. Prices are high but portions are fair, and an order of ice cream is enough to feed 2 people. There is not much seating here, if at all, so we just ordered the ice cream to walk around. read more

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Service was amazing and so so so nice. I had wonderful samples and the man in the van was beyond kind and funny. Super super tasty come and would 1000% order again. read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE their ice cream. My favourite is the charcoal coconut flavour. The cones are huge and quick tip, you can choose your own flavours to mix! Always a long line but it does move quickly read more

iHalo Krunch - ice cream bubble tea - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My boyfriend and I came here with his cousin while out and about in Toronto and were intrigued by the interesting combinations of flavours they had on display. There's only one size of soft-serve that they offer so the three of us ended up splitting one cone. The store is cute, but small and we ended up having to wait fifteen minutes before we could order. The tables are also pretty small, the three of us could barely sit together, but it would be a cute date spot. We decided on a swirl of the Madagascar vanilla bean and the charcoal ice cream. I've never had charcoal ice cream and I don't normally like coconut anything, but the flavours were pretty subtle and not too overpowering. The vanilla soft serve was so creamy and rich; I loved how it tasted and would definitely go back for just a plain vanilla cone. My boyfriend and I liked this little ice cream shop and loved that we got to try something new, but I think trying this once was enough. read more

What a cute ice cream spot. You can't miss it with all the pink neon signs, piano, stuffed toys and cute pink benches at front. The shop is small so don't be overwhelmed by the line, the wait time isn't that long. We tried a variety of different ice cream in our group. The black on black was my favourite, there's crunchy bits in it. The strawberry tasted like raspberry. Pandan flavour was so refreshing. The price point was reasonable $6-$6.50 for waffle cone. Service was quick and the staff was pleasant. There is street parking available. Overall, really enjoyed the ice cream on a warm summer night. read more

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Good soft serve with flavours like ube, charcoal, pandan, vanilla bean, strawberry, and matcha. Located on queen street and Niagara street, it's close by trinity bellwoods park so it's a great to grab some ice cream and take a stroll as there are no seats inside. read more

iHalo Krunch - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Had this place bookmarked for about 5 years and never had the chance to finally check it out until my recent trip last June. I definitely bookmarked this place when I was *trying* to be the next big InstaFoodie (which worked out very well /s) and saved places based on the glossy presentations (didn't we all?). Plus, black charcoal/black-colored food was the hype. I still dropped by for the sake of my younger self, knowing fully damn well that I may reap the consequences on my next visit to the toilet (thankfully, I did not). I went on a Friday afternoon and was expecting some wait but surprisingly, there was only a small group ahead of me. I don't know if this place has already passed its heyday but I wouldn't be surprised, given how much the food scene in Toronto has evolved into social media-ready establishments. The guy working there was so kind to let me sample all their flavors and create my order with 2 different twists since my indecisive ass had the hardest time deciding. The soft serve was alright; I was pretty underwhelmed and didn't think either of the flavors were bold or distinguished enough, but too much ice cream does tend to numb out your sense of taste at some point. Presentation is obviously 10/10 but the ice cream itself is at best a 6/10. read more

Beautiful ice cream. Taste was okay! I like the newest Hojicha flavor! Service was quick! read more

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Service is soso friendly thank you to the lady who kept offering and insisting me to try different flavours! The charcoal cone is a must and the ube soft serve is amazinggg I tried the charcoal coconut soft serve this time along with the hojicha soft serve. They were really nice along with the ube. I really want to try the pandan but the discontinued for the moment to make room for seasonal flavours. I will definitely be back for that!! read more

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some good ice cream. Staff was nice. a small shop buy and go They have 4 main flavours ube matcha vanilla sesame read more

iHalo Krunch - a hand holding an ice cream cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

If you are walking around and see someone eating ice cream on a black ice cream sugar cone....you are looking at an iHalo Krunch's signature black cone aficionado..During peak times, you can see a line out the door of eager sweet tooth enthusiasts waiting for their favorite fun ice cream flavor. You can go for that black-on-black look with the coconut charcoal flavor, or try something out of the ordinary with ube (a sweet purple yam), which is what I got. I tried Ube for the first time when our neighbors from the Philippines brought us some ube candy....it was sweet and bold at the same time...Be adventurous and try something really funky....it will be a fun experience. You can also ask for a twist/combo of two flavors for a more striking looking sweet treat. Be ready to spend close to $8-10 for these unique creations. Their cones are made fresh in-house daily, with a traditional waffle base. The color in the cones comes from the activated charcoal they add. Ingredients include: water, eggs, flour, butter, brown sugar, salt, activated charcoal. Activated charcoal (also known as activated carbon), is a natural substance known for its detox properties - derived from coconut husk (shell). The store sources these ingredients from a Canadian health food supplier. Activated charcoal is a form of carbon processed to have small, low-volume pores that increase the surface area for adsorption or chemical reactions. When ingested, activated charcoal binds to toxins which helps to rid the body of unwanted substances. They have both non-dairy and vegan options available. read more

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Filipino flavored soft serve. I loved the flavors offered here. And the menu has something for everyone since you can mix and match your ice cream. I couldn't decide between charcoal, matcha or ube. So I got all three! What a wonderful treat and each flavour was jam packed with Filipino goodness. I was ecstatic about this place. There is a nice piano and area for instagram pictures too! It's a newer ice cream joint on toronto. But it's probably my favourite and I will have to come back for more! The cherry on top is that it is affordable with a huge portion which is great for sharing for 2 people. I got triple the amount of ice cream than I got at eataly for a tiny scoop of gelato...and it was a great surprise to receive a really good portioned ice cream cone! Love this place. read more

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This place is never open. Every time I drive all the way down here to get an ice cream this place is closed. Somebody hasn't showed up or nobody in the building. read more

Cute asian-inspired ice cream shop. I obviously had to get the Charcoal, Ube and Matcha combo on a Charcoal cone. Very pretty looking but the soft serve was HUGE and I could barely finish it. Unfortunately, the flavors didn't match the looks - all three were pretty OK tasting. Skip unless for the gram! read more

iHalo Krunch - Charcoal Ube and Matcha - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Finally made it here after how many years of walking past it on queen street. I decided to go for the black on black and it was good! Fair warning - my lips stained, I felt like a kid eating a rocket again! The flavour was interesting but yum! I'd definitely return to try something else this summer. read more

iHalo Krunch - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Sigh. I am glad I do not live nearby. I had Ubenut on Pandan. Not sure what Pandan means but it's plant based and the whole thing was Yum Yum Yum Yum! Line moved quickly. Perfect day for ice cream. I opted for the charcoal cone. It is a bit pricey for ice cream but worthy it. Love little place. All in all, have always been a fan! read more

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Such a cute store and the colours are beautiful delicious flavours, but texture isn't what I had expected, it was small clumps of something. Wasn't very smooth, but I did like the flavour. They had a lot of Asian flavours like pandan, matcha, ube and mango. The staff was very friendly. read more

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Absolutely 5/5 for everything! The place has quirky neons signs, a piano and an amazing decor. Looked neat and hygienic. Staff is lovely and This Ice cream can surely solve everything!!! With generous amount of swirls, the Ube Nut is their bestseller. I opted for a cone which was nicely draped to avoid spills. The ice cream texture is buttery and unique, quite filling and doesn't give you a brain freeze. The consistency is amazing and even in a heat wave didn't start dripping until good 5 minutes. I had to skip dinner because it was so filling and nice. Would strongly recommend this ice cream concept and would definitely visit again. read more

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Thanks to a fellow Yelp Elite reviewer, Jurel, we ventured out of our way to try something we'd never tried before: charcoal ice cream and Ube flavored ice cream. I do not even hesitate when I say this was the best ice cream me and my husband have ever had. It was so good we are going back again today. I got the Ube nut which is the Ube mixed with the coconut charcoal and it was incredible. My husband got the same but with vanilla bean on the bottom and wished he had gotten straight Ube nut. Make sure this is a MUST STOP while in Toronto. It wasn't too busy when we stopped on a Friday night either. read more

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The charcoal cones are a nice touch here, they're unique and unlike any of the standard cones you get at ice cream places around Toronto. The ube flavor is my favorite, but vanilla and charcoal are great flavors as well. The best part is they're all soft serve so there's a perfect swirl everytime. They can stack and mix the flavors as you prefer, and during certain times of the year they have new flavors to try. The only downside is the staining of your lips, tongue, and possibly a color change on the ice cream's way out if you know what I'm laying down! read more

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We were here last night and it was worth the line up. Props to the only server behind the counter. He was efficient and extremely courteous. Looking forward to trying more flavours when available read more

LOVE!!! I had the pandan/ube combo on a charcoal cone and it was delicious!! Loved it so much we went again the next day. read more

iHalo Krunch - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is such a cute ice cream shop. Love the decorations. The ice cream was delicious! I got the pandan nut which comes with 3 flavors which are ube, pandan, and charcoal on a charcoal waffle cone. There was no line not busy at all. The employee was so sweet and nice. Will def be coming back here again. read more

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Whenever I'm in the Queen West area near Bellwoods, i always stop by this place for their amazing creamy ice cream! There're not a lot of ice cream parlour shops that offer ube let alone asian flavours like pandan as well. Served in a one of a kind back cone! This time i got the pandan nut which consists of 3 flavours ube, coconut, ant pandan at the bottom. I got it in a cup to avoid spilling and dripping! The ice cream was so curry and you really taste the flavours of ube, coconut, and pandan! Definitely definitely come here when you're on the area and get any of the ice cream with ube! I highly recommend! read more

I'd seen this place with charcoal ice cream posted for the last few years but didn't have much interest as it distinctly felt like a fad generated by social media. But when I was in the area the other day and looking to find treats to my kids and their cousin, I decided to give it a try. I still feel the charcoal aspect is a bit of a gimmick - but I'd even admit that the purple and black twist over the black cone has a nice aesthetic. More importantly however was that the ice cream was quite good and I hadn't realized that the flavours are quite unique. The purple is from a Filipino sweet purple yam (Ube) - which tasted great. It paired perfectly with the coconut ice cream...which was charcoal black. I can't be completely sure, but the ice cream tasted as though the milk was fairly skim. I guess it's up to people whether that's good or bad. It seemed to have a lighter taste and it went well with the flavours - but it certainly wasn't as rich as other soft-serve places such as Dairy Cream or Tom's. I was a bit on the fence in that regard but my wife certainly wished her strawberry she had was creamier. Great service from the staff - especially as she split two regular cups of ice cream into 4 smaller cups when I told her I was buying for kids which was far more practical and economical! She even went out of her way to find a tray that I could carry them out with. Not to worry: I did have a full-sized cone myself. read more

So, this place wasn't so packed when we came in. I heard a lot of things about them, so it had my curiously to a peak. Once we accidentally came across it while walking around, I had to come in a give this place a try! I'm not much of an ice cream kind of girl, but this was amazing! I got the activated charcoal ice cream and charcoal cone. My friend got an Ube ice cream with a charcoal cone and let's say this place was worth the hype! We were lucky coming into the place not being so packed! It was worth trying! I'd grab another one when I visit again soon! read more

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Original and aesthetically pleasing ice cream. I love the black cone, it is beautiful. Sadly, it did not taste good, at all. I got the swirl taro, charcoal, and vanilla cone and it was very good but the vanilla ice cream I did not like. So basically once I had eaten the top half, I just threw away the cone and the vanilla ice cream. Other than that, a really great ice cream place! They were fast, the menu is simple, and it's cute to take pictures! I'm a sucker for ice cream places that have a neon sign. read more

iHalo Krunch - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Surprisingly impressed by the ice cream here! Got the pandan coconut and taro mix which has coconut bits with every bite. The service was also excellent and I will definitely recommend. read more

iHalo Krunch - Pandan + taro + coconut - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Loved the ubenut soft serve. It has a nice coconut undertone to it. Must try. The cone is okay can be skipped. Totally recommend the icecream Pic worthy definitely read more

iHalo Krunch - UbeNut soft serve - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Their ice cream along with the black cone is amazing. They have many flavours and keep creating new ones and new combinations (giving nice picture-worthy cones). Their signature black cone is naturally coloured with activated charcoal (derived from coconut husk) and hand-rolled daily with a sweet treat at the bottom of the cone (which prevents the bottom from getting soggy and leaky). They serve single flavours, twists of 2 flavours, and combos of flavours. They are a sensation in Toronto! Because the Toronto Raptors are in the NBA Finals, they even created a Raptors Swirl flavour. This location, inside the Annex Food Hall, is their 3rd or 4th location (they keep popping up so quickly!). The food hall itself offers free WiFi. read more

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Was walking by this food court On Bloor and right in front saw charcoal ice cream so had to try it. The guy working was very friendly. Get the $5 ice cream special. I liked the charcoal ice cream. It's very slightly icy or maybe that's the charcoal , tastes like subtle coconut or as another person said sesame. the menu says so I assume that is what it is! The black sugar cone is also good and I think has a similar taste! I'll try it again but another flavor they may be creamier. read more

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Loving the vibes inside. Wasn't too bad a lineup considering it was peak time as well, handled the volume well. This is soft-serve ice cream, so you will get the traditional airy-crystal light appeal so don't feel free to splurge on dessert with a heavy stomach! read more

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This place has been on my list for so long and I finally got to experience it! I loved visiting this spot. Not only were their menu items so tasty but the store was cute and the staff, friendly. This store is their new location. I got their Ube Bubble Tea and Rainbow (aka All-in) ice-cream soft serve. The Breakdown: 1. Rainbow ice-cream on Charcoal Cone: - Top to bottom: Black on Black; Ube Nut; Strawberry Milk; Bean There, Done That, Meet Your Matcha - All flavours were so yummy especially the Meet Your Matcha (aren't the names so cute?) - The cone was crunchy and sweet. It has marshmallows at the end too 2. Ube Bubble Tea - Made with ice-cream (Bean There, Done That ice-cream) - The drink was milky and rich with yummy ube. It was refreshing for my first Ube boba! Follow @debeats_ on Instagram for more fun eats! read more

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Couldn't quite picture what charcoal ice cream would taste like, not a black waffle cone. But now that we visited while in Toronto, it has me hoping we get charcoal ice cream in the Detroit area. This was fabulous. And I'd come back next time I'm here. I can't even explain the taste other than to say it was unique, somewhat sweet but not too sweet. And just fun and pretty. Really enjoyed this! I will say it was on the pricy side but it didn't deter me. read more

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Aesthetically pleasing and Equally delicious. Worth the line up every time! Ube and charcoal mix: ube nut is my favourite. read more

iHalo Krunch - Ube nut - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Black on black ice cream is aesthetic a f ok. But it ain't allll about the looks, Ihalo Krunch is actually really yummy! Black on Black - Coconut ice cream which has a really nice, light, creamy coconut flavour. The waffle cone is THICCC hunnyyyy. Almost tastes butter cookie-like. The bottom is also plugged with some marshmallow to supposedly prevent your ice cream from dripping everywhere but, it doesn't actually work haha. Keep an eye on your clean white shoes and clothes, and take some extra napkins! The only problem here is that the price of an icecream cone is a little bit expensive. Although, the size of a cone is actually pretty ginormous... def enough to share with someone else (dunno who wants to eat your sloppy seconds tho). Btw, your poop will turn blue after eating black ice cream and a black waffle cone. Kinda cool LOL. read more

iHalo Krunch - Black on black - coconut soft serve - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Still one of my most favourite ice cream places. Ube nut is always my go to- last time I had their matcha and it wasn't as flavourful. I'm not sure if they've added more matcha now. The prices are $6 for a cup and $6.50 for a cone. Delicious charcoal cone with marshmallow fluff! read more

iHalo Krunch - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Toronto, Ontario