My cousin has a tree nut allergy so going out for dessert can be a bit challenging, especially when…read moreit comes to ice cream (where there can be some cross contamination with the scoops) but soft serve is usually a safe bet so we were able to enjoy a nice lil' treat at Jenn & Larry's! They're a VERY cute ice cream spot right by the water in downtown Stratford offering a variety of treats like the aforementioned soft serve with a few different dip choices (peanut butter, chocolate, oreo, blue raspberry, cotton candy, butterscotch, etc etc). They also have vegan options and froyo, floats, sundaes, flurries, sorbets, and more! Pretty much anything you could want when it comes to frozen treats. My cousin and I were playing safe so we both went with a soft serve twist. Mine was doused in a ton of sprinkles and she went with the crushed oreos. They were delightful! We took our down to the water and walked along the path watching the swans and giant ducks and you can't beat that kind of ambiance!

Such a cute shop with vibrant decor and fun vibes. They said they have the best malt shake in…read moreOntario so I had to try it. It's the best malt shake I've ever had! So delicious! Very friendly service and high quality ingredients.

This ice cream is so cool!! First of all, the ice cream amazing. The price is all amazing! And the…read moreambience and location is very unique. It's inside of an old theatre. The service was great, we were a large group that came in and we were served in a friendly and fast manner. Highly recommend this place!

Very cute ice cream shop. The homemade waffle cone was ok. Next time I'll just order a regular…read morecone. Good assortment of ice cream flavours. I'll come back again!

Scoopers is a great local spot for ice cream, shakes, slushes, sundaes, the equivalent of a…read moreblizzard at DQ or McFlurry at McDonald's, malts, and frozen yogurt. They have probably 30 flavours of ice cream from different suppliers. I counted two kinds of cheesecake ice creams, several chocolate ice creams such as gold medal ribbon, chocolate, chocolate brownie, Rolo, espresso flake, two kinds of moose tracks ice creams, and fruity flavours such as strawberry, raspberry, and peach. We chose a single scoop of peach ice cream on a wafer cone. The peach ice cream had bits of peaches in it. The serving was generous, enough for hubby and I to share. Cash or debit payment only. They have seating outside where you can enjoy your frozen treats.

Found out about this place by a local. Located just off the main downtown street beside Boomers…read more Friendly service and a variety of flavours to choose from. My choice was raspberry bugaboo; raspberry ice cream with flecks of moose tracks and raspberry filled mini chocolate cups. Must stop by again when I'm in the area!

In the heart of Elora is Scoop, one of many ice cream or gelato shops. This one is perhaps the most…read moreelevated one, and a long line queues right at the window to order off the sidewalk and patio. It's pricy but expected on the main street of a touristy area. Good portion, and great flavours. Service moved quickly and my friend enjoyed her affogato, and I cooled down with a delightful cream soda float! They have vegan and dairy free options clearly marked on the menu. Something for everyone here! Great part of our visit to Elora in the sun.

Went on a day trip to Elora and the sun was absolutely angry. After meandering around the beautiful…read moretown for half an hour, my body was begging for a cooldown. We spotted a cart selling Cold Cofee and I immediately gulped it down. I thought that would be enough but then I spotted a huge crowd around a store. Intrigued, I approached and noticed it was an Ice-cream shop. My foodie instincts kicked in. I immeditely stood in queue. I was lucky that by the time I decided, the crowd had dispersed a bit and my number came after a 5 minute wait. I scanned the menu on the glass window and ordered the large cup with 2 scoops: -Mango - Hazelnut Praline Paid around $9.50 with taxes and stepped away, only to notice that during our wait the queue had grown tremendously and still growing. Thanking my stars, i stepped away from the crowd and dug into the flavors. The mango was delicious. It wasn't overly sweet and had a bit of tang to it. It was more of a sorbet and had flavorsome resemblence to the real fruit. The Hazelnut Praline was creamy and on the sweeter side. The flavor had nice hazelnut tones but I'd have prefer a much deeper flavor, especially of praline. The two contrasting flavors made us enjoy each of them thoroughly, especially on a sunny day. To Foodies: There are a lot of places at Elora delling ice-creams and soft serves - we tried a couple. Of them all, this one was the best. They have lots of flavors and variety of items to satisfy your sweet cravings. Though some may find it a bit on the expensive side. To Management. Great service. Good ice-cream. Nice assortment of flavors.. A bit of queue management outside the shop will make the experience better. Overall, it was a delicious,soul-satisfying experience on a hot, sunny day. Rating : 8.4/ 10 Signing off, Rahul S. aka CanIndianFoodie

Well, as much as I have difficulty paying a premium for candy, I have to admit this place has some…read moregood quality stuff. Yes it's pricey, but it sure does taste good. Tons of unique options as well. Tried a few different sweets but unfortunately did not remember to grab any pics.

My boyfriend and I decided to get some gelato while spending the day in Elora and there were quite…read morea few options when we got to town but we decided on Sweet Distractions. I am so happy that we did because the pistachio gelato I ordered and the cookies and creme my boyfriend had were amazing! The consistency was perfect; smooth and creamy! The flavor was spot on, tasted great and came with a complimentary waffle slice! There were two women working while I went in and they were very pleasant, helped us out and let us try as many flavors of gelato that we wanted. The shop itself is small and quaint, with lots of sweet options. What caught my eye were the salt water taffy in many odd flavors such as maple bacon. Unfortunately I didn't grab any, I am still regretting that but there is always next time because I will be back!

I have driven by this place so many times and finally stopped in. I had a Strawberry-Banana…read moreMilkshake which was amazing. I also had a burger and fries. The burger patty was pretty thin but tasted good. The fries were yummy and it was a huge portion. The cost for fries, burger and shake is $18 so kinda expensive. You can get a combo with a soft drink for $13 if you want to save money. Speaking of money, make sure you bring cash since they don't accept credit/debit cards. There are picnic tables set up so you can eat there if you like.

My kids love stopping in here for ice cream. And we usually grab a poutine for us, cant go wrong…read more Always great food and service.

A very charming space overlooking the water. The Boathouse is located on 116 Gordon St in Guelph…read more There is parking available right along the paved walkway (angle parking only). If you follow the route, it leads to another bigger parking lot. Parking is free! Reservations are highly recommended. My guest and I made a reservation for two for 1:30pm. It was very busy when we walked in. We got a table right by the door. There were artwork and paintings hung all around the cafe - it was cute. I ordered an afternoon tea set, as well as an extra breakfast burrito for my guest and I to share. There is a tea menu to look at all the various options they have. It was nice to see that they had many options to choose. Our set came with mini sandwiches, scones and dessert and fruits. I would definitely come back to visit - it would be nice to come in the summer and book a table out on their patio.

Great location and customer service…read more Scones: Decent. A little sweet (which I like), served with whipped cream and strawberry jam. Fruit: The fruit was the best part of all our meals here. It was so fresh and sweet, which I thought would be difficult to find outside of California! I also enjoyed it with cottage cheese, which is not so common at breakfast spots in California unfortunately. Tea: The tea is enjoyable but pretty average when compared to bougier tea spots like The Bruce in Stratford. It's not clear how long I should let it steep for for optimal flavor. I preferred the Winter Dream green tea, which was warm and cozy, slightly sweet. I also preferred the McCrae over the Boathouse blend. The Boathouse blend was a little basic for me, and the McCrae had a slight sweetness that I enjoyed. High Tea: Average - a good price and pleasant experience, especially if the weather is nice enough to eat outside (and catch a bald eagle flying by!). My favorite dessert was the carrot cake cupcake. Ice Cream: Yes, ice cream and tea is definitely a good idea! The banana cream pie tastes like your classic Runts banana flavor (the original banana that got wiped out) and the black cherry has plenty of big cherry pieces. Great servings, and we loved that they served them in reusable bowls instead of disposable ones. Would definitely come again!

Amazing and flavorful donuts in a time when true, real donut makers have gone the way side. This…read moreplace makes Tim Horton's look pathetic. When I first started eating their donuts I was a 150lb weakling .. since going on Nicky's Donuts Diet .. I'm a 225 pound, lean mean fighting machine!! . Do yourself a favor and get the Apple Fritter .. my fav!!

Omg delicious!! We were just in the area doing some antiquing when I saw this curiously pink…read morelooking shop. Fresh, small batch donuts, really fun ice cream flavors, and all sorts of other baked goodies. I wish we lived closer cause I would be here all the time! The chocolate dip donut was really delicious. The donut itself is fantastic!! Fluffy, sweet, and made of dreams. I had the cinnamon sugar donut and I already miss it so much. It was a lovely texture and tasted so good! I cannot wait to be back in the area just to come here and try whatever fun flavors they have next!!

Their servings of ice cream is like none other I have ever seen! And it tastes sooo good! Great…read moreservice too!

This little store in a 'blink-and-you'll-miss-it town' is best known to locals as the ice cream hot…read morespot. You just don't go through Holyrood without stopping for a cone. It's unheard of! The store is filled with general merchandise, cooking and baking supplies and all sorts of interesting finds - something for everyone. But who are we kidding, it's all about the ice cream here. And they are huge. The large is 4 scoops! They also keep a running tally of how many tubs of ice cream they go through annually. Not surprisingly, it's a lot! This place is also part of the local "Ice Cream Trail".