Liam Rieder gives me good service Everytime I walk in. his happy attitude always brightens my day…read moreand puts a smile on my face. promote him to manager. Also make it so I can bring my dog into the store.

From the owner: italian gelato 40 + flavoursread more

In the eight summers I've been coming with husband and his family to Muskoka, the building…read morecurrently occupied by The Scoop has been...probably eight different ice cream shops. And why not? It's the perfect little hut, situated just outside of Bala town, with its own dock and excellent views of Bala Bay. Unfortunately, none of these ice cream places ever seemed to be open in the middle of the summer at the height of cottage season. Until The Scoop. Purchased last year by a local college student and her brother, the hut received an adorable Canadian facelift -- red, white and brown paint -- revamped signage and a new life. The siblings take turns working each evening, greeting customers and proudly scooping delicious, Ontario-based Kawartha brand ice cream. A tiny Swedish berry in lieu of a cherry on your scoop is their quaint signature. We're *so* glad they've set up shop in Bala and wish them the best of luck for continuing success; cuz nothing beats grilling your dinner al fresco followed by a boat ride to town for frozen dessert.

Great Selection Friendly Staff…read moreYummy Frozen Yogurt and Ice Cream Flavours Waffle, Sugar Cones Bowls Milkshakes Homemade Fudge A+++

We decided to stop by here for some fish and chips. This place is busy even at 2pm. We were met…read morewith Christmas music in July and great hospitality. The owner explained that the cod tongues were like the neck of the cod and had a chewier texture (like calamari) while the cod cheeks were tender and more like scallop texture. Food: Cod tongue with onion rings - you get a dozen or some pieces of deep fried cod tongue - they were pretty good though I'm not sure I'm a connoisseur enough to appreciate it. Still great though! 4/5. Cod cheeks were also quite good with a similar number of pieces. Again, I probably couldn't appreciate well enough the difference between the two so they seemed similar but still tasty. The custom lemon, dill sauce was great to dip in! 4/5. Pickerel - this is a massive piece of fish and chip. The batter is delicious and the fish was moist and flaky. Totally with every dollar! Beside the fish and chips is a ice cream stand that sells kawartha dairy in massive scoops. Be aware that small is two huge scoops, baby is 1.5 huge scoops! Price: Pretty reasonable for fish and chips, and great value for ice cream! Definitely recommend if your a big fish and chips fan!

Great place to stop for some fries! Not fussy - big portions…read moreand fast. Just bring cash.

Awesome place to stop for ice cream on the way to/from the cottage! A wide array of Kawartha…read moreDairy ice cream (delicious!), and great value. This has become part of our weekend ritual, and on the odd weekend where we don't get there in time, we are devastated, hah!

Their ice cream is AMAZING!! Completely made in house and to-die for! I got the Sponge Toffee and…read moreDouble Chocolate Chuck. Both were so so good! The staff said they are going to trial selling ice cream tubs in the near future. They also have fudge, chocolate, and many other sweet things. Highly recommend stopping by this shop!

Cute little fudge shop on the main strip in Collingwood. Sometimes you can see the fudge being made…read morethrough the window or up close in the shop. They have so much really good fudge and other goodies such as caramel popcorn. They are very nice and you can ask for samples of any kind.

Again, was not disappointed! Stopped by for lunch with a friend. Ordered the same chicken club on…read moreGF bread since it was so good last time. This time I also tried a salad on the side that was like a vinaigrette slaw made from mainly cauliflower - it was delicious and flavourful. My friend got the pulled pork sandwich with potato salad and said it was excellent! We were able to eat outside which was so nice. We both agreed, we'll be back next time we're in the neighbour.

Cottage Cravings only recently came to Bala after a fire at their original Gravenhurst location…read more last year left them looking for a new space. But I'm so glad they landed in our tiny, sleepy town: CC is about as close as it gets to a one-stop shop here. There aren't a lot of places where you can grab a coffee and sandwich, pick up cheese and charcuterie to take home, or grab wall art or dish towels for the cottage. I appreciate that the products here are so thoughtfully selected as well. Cottage decor can teeter on kitschy, but the selection at CC -- technicolor enameled outdoor dining sets, lake-themed hooked rugs, craftsman birdhouses -- is tasteful as well as fun. Popsicle makers and painted martini glasses give ideas. Food from local vendors means you don't have to wait for next week's farmers market to pick up those jams or condiments. And a bounty of healthful dining options from veggie paninis to fresh soups make a quick, delicious lunch. CC definitely makes a great addition to our little hamlet.

Thankfully this popular summer spot beside the highway and at the bus stop remained open during…read moreCOVID. They didn't offer as many flavours as usual but the classics remain on the menu. Portions are quite generous and it's Canadian ice cream (you can't beat that!) Right now it's cash only...I actually think it's always cash only but I might be wrong. I'm trying to remember if the one lady working was wearing a mask. She was behind plexiglass and sanitized her hands but I cannot remember if she was wearing a mask or not.

visited this ice cream stand and the girl working had no gloves or mask on. asked her "why not"…read more She said " well I wash my hands". I watched her take money from the customer before us and went and grabbed another cone and started scooping ( no hand washing in between). We left with no ice cream and its very doubtful we will be back

Great little spot for ice cream. They make their own waffle cones and serve kawartha ice cream…read morewhich is a great local ice cream maker. If you in the area, drop by and enjoy a relaxed, fun ice cream parlour,i know we will.

Great place to eat as well all there dinners are totaly amazing all home made food must try if your…read morein lefroy kids will love there icecream cones as well friendly and fast service

Our family was up here for a cottage weekend and we were looking for an ice cream shop and…read moremooskokas closed at 9pm and we arrived right at 9pm and they wouldn't serve our family of 8 same with Muskoka chills. So we found Ice dreams. The girls were great, spot was super cute and had delicious ice cream!!

This is a great spot for ice cream in Bala. They are always generous with the portions and have…read moreother treats like fudge and mini donuts. They also have breakfast bagels and grilled cheese. All are very yummy. They also have a large selection for the ice cream, candy and you will enjoy all of the Coca Cola memorabilia. Definitely a must stop in Bala!