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No line weekday around noon. Staff were very patient when asked a ton of questions. Mango and de leche soft serve - super creamy. Mango tastes like fresh mango 9/10, de leche was a little bland for me 6/10. Vietnamese coffee was 12/10. So smooth, great flavor. Salted butter was what he recommended to go with the coffee flavor and it was 12/10. Went back to try 2 more flavors but Orange fig was 6/10, just not for me. Pandan was also 6/10 not for me. Texture was absolutely 10/10. Flavors were so fun and not too light. Lots of benches in the area to eat outside. No bathroom
This is hands down, the best ice cream I've ever had! I'm feeling sad as I write this review because I know that I'm not going to be able to have the taste of this ice cream again for a long time because I live in the U.S. and I was only in Montreal visiting for a few days. I promise you: the smoothness, creaminess of this ice cream is just unlike any other you've had. And to top it all off-you're definitely not getting any typical ice cream flavors here...nope, they're unique, well thought out, sensational flavors and flavor combinations. Don't let the line out the door discourage you. This ice cream is worth the wait and there isn't much of a wait anyway because it moves fast. Use what little wait time you have to choose your flavor (s). I had a mixed cup with half salted butter and half sour sop-so friggin good!
We went here as part of our Ice Cream tour around Montreal. Customerservice was lack Lester, and they only wanted to offer you one sample, which I think is ridiculous. They also only took cash and refused any kind of credit card which I also think is not great hospitality. We got a few of their ice cream flavors and they were fair and pretty standard. It wasn't impressive at all.
The ice cream flavors here are very unique - they had soft serve flavors of rose and lychee when I went and each had great flavors and was not too sweet. I went on a weekday afternoon and there wasn't a line. If you go on a weekend or at night, the line can be long! There is a relatively organized queuing system though. There's a large variety of flavors and portion sizes. They also have a mini cone if you don't want to get a large portion. Cash only.
My friends and I were just walking by and realized this opened in 15 minutes, and there wasn't a line yet. Thank goodness because once we got in line, it formed... and it was long. Their shop is one of Montreal's staples and I'm happy to say that they provide a few vegan friendly sorbet options. During our visit, they had wonderful tropical fruit flavors and you can split a small cup for the same price. Their mango was refreshing and a must try. Cash only! Make sure to bring them bills to pay for this delicious Vietnamese inspired ice cream.
The pandan and Vietnamese coffee was a great choice for us, as we thoroughly enjoyed it. Keep in mind this is cash only, and the establishment has adequate signage emphasizing this.
I walk by this place on every trip to Montreal, but it always has such a huge line-up and I'm always in a rush. This time, it was earlier in the day and the hordes hadn't arrived yet. Decided to dip in and see what the buzz is all about. Decided to make it easy and order whatever the special soft serve flavour was that day. Blueberry and honey - interesting! And very pretty. Note: Cash only! The flavour was a bit more subtle than I expected, I found it a bit hard to detect the honey, but I appreciated the naturalness of this blend. Lovely texture. The one cone was $7 or so. It was a nice treat on a nice day.
I was walking around the area shopping and stopped here for a treat. They had quite a few non-dairy sorbet options which is great for me. I had a berry & lychee sorbet. It was very flavorful. Nice sized portion. They do only accept cash so it was good I had a few Canadian coins with me. Definitely a place I will go again the next time I am in Montreal.
The ice cream was amazing! I've never had pandan ice cream but had other pandan deserts. The aftertaste is very automatic. The line was long but it was super worth it! You can taste test the flavors before getting it! The ambiance is very chill
Kem CoBa never disappoints. I always come for a visit (or two) every time I'm back in town. Their homemade soft serve is the best! They have a second location in Tétreaultville. There's always a lineup but it moves quickly. If the line wraps around the corner, be prepared to wait 15 to 25 minutes. - La Florida ($5.30) - coconut and orange sorbet soft serve. - Coupe verte ($5.74) - strawberry and blackberry. - La New Yorkaise ($5.30) - raspberry lychee and rose water. Unbelievably good. The two flavours were a perfect match. - Dulce de leche and pear sorbet ($5.30) - both were delicious but the pear sorbet was off the charts. - La bien-aimée ($5.30) - almond ice cream and sour cherry sorbet. Almond was fantastic but somewhat overpowered the subtle sour cherry. - Coupe bleue ($5.74) - hibiscus sorbet and soursop. Both refreshing and bursting with flavour. Kem Coba's still reigns supreme as my favourite ice cream place in the city.
Sometimes I worry about these places being a tourist trap. I must say it was definitely worth the longer drive. The flavors are so robust and fresh. We tried a few flavors and they didn't disappoint!
The ice cream and sorbet were both so smooth and delicious. Our server was so friendly and recommended pandan and mango which really tasted like mango sticky rice. Bit of a long wait since it's pretty touristy though.
Cash only. This dessert place is also very packed. The line moves fast and they have outdoor seating which helps. The soft serve melts pretty fast. It's probably because of the fast turnover. Flavors are very original and they also have the classic flavors. A highlight of my day.
Kem CoBa was the last stop on a Mile End food tour I was taking. We had actually come (almost) full circle since we had stopped a place next door earlier in the tour - so I already had my eyes on this place from before. It looked cute, so I was glad to sample some of their offerings. From what I can gather, Kem CoBa specializes in specialty ice cream and sorbet flavors, though they also have a small selection of pastries as well. Specifically, they have unique flavor combinations that I had not seen elsewhere. We did not get to choose our flavor during our visit, which was okay as we got one that was quite tasty: raspberry lychee swirled with rose. I was a little hesitant about the rose at first but it wasn't overly floral and paired well with the sweetness of the raspberry. The ice cream was soft serve, and was super smooth. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised with Kem CoBa. The ice cream was smooth and tasty, and the offer a product that is not typically seen in other ice cream parlors. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. read more
Cash only spot. Delicious ice cream. Chocolate flavor with banana was my favorite. You can really taste the quality as the ice cream is creamy and delicate. There is a nice outside patio with benches. Service is friendly. read more
No line weekday around noon. Staff were very patient when asked a ton of questions. Mango and de leche soft serve - super creamy. Mango tastes like fresh mango 9/10, de leche was a little bland for me 6/10. Vietnamese coffee was 12/10. So smooth, great flavor. Salted butter was what he recommended to go with the coffee flavor and it was 12/10. Went back to try 2 more flavors but Orange fig was 6/10, just not for me. Pandan was also 6/10 not for me. Texture was absolutely 10/10. Flavors were so fun and not too light. Lots of benches in the area to eat outside. No bathroom read more
1 year ago
This is hands down, the best ice cream I've ever had! I'm feeling sad as I write this review because I know that I'm not going to be able to have the taste of this ice cream again for a long time because I live in the U.S. and I was only in Montreal visiting for a few days. I promise you: the smoothness, creaminess of this ice cream is just unlike any other you've had. And to top it all off-you're definitely not getting any typical ice cream flavors here...nope, they're unique, well thought out, sensational flavors and flavor combinations. Don't let the line out the door discourage you. This ice cream is worth the wait and there isn't much of a wait anyway because it moves fast. Use what little wait time you have to choose your flavor (s). I had a mixed cup with half salted butter and half sour sop-so friggin good! read more
5 months ago
We went here as part of our Ice Cream tour around Montreal. Customerservice was lack Lester, and they only wanted to offer you one sample, which I think is ridiculous. They also only took cash and refused any kind of credit card which I also think is not great hospitality. We got a few of their ice cream flavors and they were fair and pretty standard. It wasn't impressive at all. read more
1 year ago
The ice cream flavors here are very unique - they had soft serve flavors of rose and lychee when I went and each had great flavors and was not too sweet. I went on a weekday afternoon and there wasn't a line. If you go on a weekend or at night, the line can be long! There is a relatively organized queuing system though. There's a large variety of flavors and portion sizes. They also have a mini cone if you don't want to get a large portion. Cash only. read more
4 months ago
My friends and I were just walking by and realized this opened in 15 minutes, and there wasn't a line yet. Thank goodness because once we got in line, it formed... and it was long. Their shop is one of Montreal's staples and I'm happy to say that they provide a few vegan friendly sorbet options. During our visit, they had wonderful tropical fruit flavors and you can split a small cup for the same price. Their mango was refreshing and a must try. Cash only! Make sure to bring them bills to pay for this delicious Vietnamese inspired ice cream. read more
2 years ago
I walk by this place on every trip to Montreal, but it always has such a huge line-up and I'm always in a rush. This time, it was earlier in the day and the hordes hadn't arrived yet. Decided to dip in and see what the buzz is all about. Decided to make it easy and order whatever the special soft serve flavour was that day. Blueberry and honey - interesting! And very pretty. Note: Cash only! The flavour was a bit more subtle than I expected, I found it a bit hard to detect the honey, but I appreciated the naturalness of this blend. Lovely texture. The one cone was $7 or so. It was a nice treat on a nice day. read more
I was walking around the area shopping and stopped here for a treat. They had quite a few non-dairy sorbet options which is great for me. I had a berry & lychee sorbet. It was very flavorful. Nice sized portion. They do only accept cash so it was good I had a few Canadian coins with me. Definitely a place I will go again the next time I am in Montreal. read more
3 years ago
5 months ago
The ice cream was amazing! I've never had pandan ice cream but had other pandan deserts. The aftertaste is very automatic. The line was long but it was super worth it! You can taste test the flavors before getting it! The ambiance is very chill read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Kem CoBa never disappoints. I always come for a visit (or two) every time I'm back in town. Their homemade soft serve is the best! They have a second location in Tétreaultville. There's always a lineup but it moves quickly. If the line wraps around the corner, be prepared to wait 15 to 25 minutes. - La Florida ($5.30) - coconut and orange sorbet soft serve. - Coupe verte ($5.74) - strawberry and blackberry. - La New Yorkaise ($5.30) - raspberry lychee and rose water. Unbelievably good. The two flavours were a perfect match. - Dulce de leche and pear sorbet ($5.30) - both were delicious but the pear sorbet was off the charts. - La bien-aimée ($5.30) - almond ice cream and sour cherry sorbet. Almond was fantastic but somewhat overpowered the subtle sour cherry. - Coupe bleue ($5.74) - hibiscus sorbet and soursop. Both refreshing and bursting with flavour. Kem Coba's still reigns supreme as my favourite ice cream place in the city. read more
3 years ago
Sometimes I worry about these places being a tourist trap. I must say it was definitely worth the longer drive. The flavors are so robust and fresh. We tried a few flavors and they didn't disappoint! read more
2 years ago
The ice cream and sorbet were both so smooth and delicious. Our server was so friendly and recommended pandan and mango which really tasted like mango sticky rice. Bit of a long wait since it's pretty touristy though. read more
Cash only. This dessert place is also very packed. The line moves fast and they have outdoor seating which helps. The soft serve melts pretty fast. It's probably because of the fast turnover. Flavors are very original and they also have the classic flavors. A highlight of my day. read more
2 years ago
We wanted to itch a sweet tooth while in Montreal and while on our way to multiple other well known other locations I noticed a decent crowd around this place. They serve a variety of ice cream, soft serve and sorbet. Sadly they were out of their soft serve when we got there except for chocolate, but we ended up getting some of their more unique sorbet: Mango, and Lychee Rose. I was pleasantly surprised that the sorbet itself was not overtly sweet at all (a problem usually experienced with sorbets), and both had really amazingly strong flavor profiles. The mango tastes like mango instead of that powdered mango taste you get sometimes, and the lychee rose was a really unique lighter lychee flavor but with that hint of rose flavor. I think given the uniqueness of the flavors that they offered (others were like Pandan, Salted Butter, etc) this is a place you don't want to miss out on while you're visiting Montreal. read more
We went to several ice cream spots during our trip and Kem Coba was one of my favourites. The line wraps around the corner but don't let that deter you. Waited about 25 minutes. Shared a blue cup ($5.74) which lets you choose two flavours. Tried the soursop and hibiscus. Delicious. Cash only! read more
2 years ago
Yummy homemade ice cream. So smooth so creamy. Love the unique flavors like pandan and soursop. Wish they had more options for soft serve. The line was long even at 7:45 close to closing but it went fast & I think the staff kept the store open a little later to get everyone's orders in which is so nice! Cute decor and outside seating. read more
2 years ago
Ice cream shop near 2 foodie spots. It was okay, I got the lychee and nothing crazy to rave about it. read more
3 years ago
Great ice-cream!! Easily some of the most creative flavours I've had. The line was shockingly long, we waited about 10 minutes but I could not have been more surprised. We sat outside and took in the beauty of Montreal. If you're looking for creative, fancy, ice cream this is the place to go. read more
1 year ago
6 years ago
In Montreal for three days and we would have visited here every single day if not for their store closures on Mondays!! They have a rotational softserve flavour and it was a twist of 72% cacao chocolate ice cream and raspberry sorbet. The cone was fresh and crunchy and the softserve flavour was very reminiscent of Brookside berry chocolates. Their scooped flavours come in three sizes, we got the smallest size (pink cup). Flavours we tried: salted butter, matcha, honey orange blossom, and rose lychee raspberry. I truly think you can not go wrong with any of their flavours!! They were not overly sweet and you can distinctly taste each individual flavour. Definitely a must-get if you are in the area or travelling to Montreal!! read more
It was definitely worth the stop in Montreal.. very unique soft serve.. they have one flavour per day, today was coconut and orange.. wow What a combination! Very yummy, very fresh and even the cone was so good and crispy! We easily found a parking spot next to the place.. line up was long but fast.. there is a nice seating area infront and everyone enjoyed their super special soft serve! They also carry ice cream with unique flavours.. but if it's ur first time definitely try the soft serve read more
3 years ago
Fun place to go for ice cream. Love the area. Love all the ice cream. Staffs are very patients d friendly. You get to sample 1 flavor. read more
The obsession with this place is so real that over the span of the 7 days I was in town, I stopped by almost every single day. The story behind the place is super adorbs, and the family that works it is even more charming! The shop sits on Fairmount and has a bit of bench seating outside. It's very vibrant and warm, which makes getting ice cream here a must regardless of the weather. I tried a few flavors, and while they have some staples, there are lots of rotational ones. Everything was very true to its flavor and didn't taste artificial or overly sweet. My absolute favorite was the seasonal soft-serve at the time -- an apple and creme glace. This was actually probably the best ice cream I've had in my entire life, and let me tell you -- 1. I've had a lot of ice cream in my life. 2. I'm usually not even a huge fan of apple-flavored things. This thing was truly THAT good, such that the owner remembered my order and me from coming back every single day six days in a row (I'd come by twice on some days). Overall, absolutely recommend stopping by here if you're in Montreal (they also have another location). The quality, serving size, taste, variety, service and just about everything about this place is perfect. read more
An absolute delight, especially in the dog days of summer. I love the wide variation of flavors from Kem CoBa, many of which have Asian roots. I got the orange blossom and pandan, and both were perfectly flavored. The pandan was creamy and rich, while the orange blossom was the perfect balance of light and sweet. Would highly recommend going on a nice summer day, or any day really Also beware - cash only! read more
3 years ago
DELICIOUS!!! Best ice cream in Montreal, hands down. Must try these flavors: pandan, soursop, chocolate, cheesecake, salted butter... We tried almost all flavors they have and love them all. Be ready to get in line because it's always longggggggg, HOWEVER, the line moved fast. read more
3 years ago
Line is long usually but moves quickly. Delicious treat on any day but especially a hot day! Fast friendly service and delicious soft serve. They have a flavor of the day plus lots of other choices. Don't miss out! read more
On the last stop of our Mile End tour, as part of the Local Montreal Food Walking Tour, we made a much-needed stop at Kem Coba. For a humid day, this was exactly what the doctor ordered. First of all, the ice cream shop was unsurprisingly packed. The line was decently long, but customers were able to get through it within 5-10 minutes. However, since we were part of a tour, we were all given small samples of their coconut-lime mango soft serve sorbet. Let me just say this for the record --- why don't have have this soft serve mix in New York?! The mixed flavors were refreshing, delicious and exceeded my expectations on what we were going to be trying as part of the tour. It was absolutely delicious. In fact, the sorbet was so refreshingly good that I decided to go for round 2 and order the sorbet on a cone. Every single second I was devouring the cone, I thanked God I was alive. It was so good and sort of reminded me of a dole whip, but not as soft and minus the pineapple-flavor. On a hot day, Kem Coba is a must-stop location for some delicious dessert. read more
Kem CoBa isn't really near any metro station. We got here by bus# 55 ("Saint-Laurent / Fairmont" stop) and it's a quick walk from the bus stop. We got here around 5pm and there was a small line. You can sample two ice cream flavors. There's three ice cream cup sizes to choose from: small, medium, and large. I believe you can get two ice cream flavors regardless of cup size. I opted for the green tea and pandan ice cream. Both flavors were amazing and great for a humid day! Sadly, I only came here once and I'll have to come visit again one day to try their sorbets. Notes: 1) It's CASH ONLY. 2) There's some benches outside the shop. You can sit and enjoy your sweet treat. 3) Fairmount Bagel shop is also nearby! read more
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60 Ave Fairmount O
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