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Ever since I have read an article about this place, it has been on my to-do list for the summer. Finally, on a very hot Saturday in August, my family and I stopped here to get some summer treats. Being around this place felt like going back in time- warm sunshine, lots of smiles, and yummy ice cream. As we were going to be eating dinner in about two hours, we decided to order something small. My mom and my cousin each ordered hard ice cream (one scoop) in a cone- my mom picked mint chocolate chip and my cousin chose Dutch chocolate. I ordered a soft serve ice cream (vanilla, small) in a cone and added a flavour burst (rainbow). After a few minutes, our order was called and it was time to eat! The ice creams were larger than what we expected, which was a nice surprise! My mom and my cousin shared that the hard ice cream was creamy and smooth. I also enjoyed my ice cream- it was also creamy and smooth. Plus, I enjoyed a small touch of colour swirling around the ice ream, how fun! A lovely place to drop by if you're in the area! We had a great time! Note: This place is cash-only!
Good soft serve, and hits the spot on a hot day. The lines get long, especially in the evening, but they move quickly. Parking is tight, so be ready to circle or park a little further. Keep in mind that it's cash only.
It goes without saying that Tom's Dairy Freeze is a classic summertime spot for a cold sweet treat, especially during a heatwave, and butterscotch-dipped cone hit the spot! Not many places do butterscotch flavored anything, some may even call it an old-person flavor, but I think it's such an underrated flavor. It's ice cream with a golden hard shell of sweet, buttery, caramel-y goodness. They have long lineups and they're cash only, so don't forget to wear sunscreen and stay hydrated there!
I had a banana split for lunch at Tom's Dairy Freeze on the Queensway ... because it's 20C/68F and sunny and I just did a 2 hour line dancing class in a hot gym. It was fun but the whipped cream was kinda lame.
A must try when in the city, so many flavors and options to choose from. Cash only at this joint!
Quick service, and a delicious cone. No complaints on my end! The cash only aspect can be a bit of a hindrance, especially if you're an out-of-tower, but I understand the reasoning behind it. I love the old-timey feel of this place, it's like stepping back into time!
I'm not sure why this place is hyped up and has such high reviews. The ice cream is very standard and average, the soft serve ice cream similar to Dairy Queen or McDonald's. The blue colour dip wasn't good. I liked the chocolate with chocolate dip.
I've heard such great things about this ice cream place located on the west end of Toronto and finally made the trip out to try. It was quite a hot day so there was a bit of a wait outside. We waited for about 15-20 mins. We got the iconic rainbow flavour burst and the blueberry vanilla dipped cones. It was so cool that every bite of the rainbow flavour burst was a different flavour. Both cones were so delicious - it was the perfect treat for a hot summer day. Definitely will be coming back again before the bend of the summer.
What I had: - small soft serve ice cream cone (with blue goo cotton candy burst & sprinkles) $5.8 Taste: 4.5/5 I loved that there were many flavours and toppings to choose from. The ice cream was pretty nice and smooth. Vibe: 4/5 There was outdoor seating next to the store. It was nice to enjoy your ice cream there. And I loved the iconic giant billboard. It was a nice photo spot. Service: 4/5 Servers were nice and friendly.
Cash only local ice cream joint. I believe they make their own soft serve ice cream. I got their small strawberry- soft serve ice cream in a clone for 4.85$ with tax. Didn't feel like taking back 15 cent change, so I told them to keep it. Quality: Above ice cream truck quality, but nothing amazing. I would not pay 5$ for this again. Parking: limited on the side of their property Seating: few benches and tables (outdoor) available
Solid spot for some good old fashioned soft serve. Not going to blow you away but it's a summer staple that gets the job done well.
They have alot of fun options but I was disappointed the softserve didn't taste any different than regular softserve after you finish your burst of flavour its just plain boring vanilla ice cream that's not really rich Cash only. Good thing I had change on me or else I would of been extremely upset. We are in a pandemic where most transactions are tap restaurants make you look at menus on your phone and you're only taking cash The burst flavors that I tried were green apple, maple, and coffee, the coffee was my least favorite I thought it was gross, the green apple tasted good it is sour almost like sour candy, and the maple was just perfect delicious. ... But again once you lick off the flavors it's just basic vanilla ice cream pretty boring
This review is for my visit on 2026-07-06. The last time I visited was on 2020-06-14, unfortunately far too long! They ice cream in soft-serve and hard versions. Both versions use real cream; most soft-serve only use ice milk rather than cream. There is only outdoor seating with shading umbrellas. They have been open since 1969! They take cash only; remember to take into account taxes. They have an ATM on-site if you need to withdraw cash. I ordered two scoops ($7.95) in a bowl. The flavours I chose were Mint Chocolate Chip and Dark Cherry. They were both delicious. The lineup was long but moved quickly depending on how long people decide on their flavours. You order at the right window and pickup at the left window. The customer service was good. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. There are no customer washrooms. There is free parking in their private parking lot (for about 10 cars) and in neighbourhood street parking. Review 2026-175 read more
I'm not an ice cream person but this place makes me one. The only place I'll have ice cream! Their vanilla soft serve is a classic and so loved. Cash only place with long lines but the lines move relatively quick. They have great picnic bench seating outside with umbrellas to sit in the shade. Always a good vibe. read more
Ever since I have read an article about this place, it has been on my to-do list for the summer. Finally, on a very hot Saturday in August, my family and I stopped here to get some summer treats. Being around this place felt like going back in time- warm sunshine, lots of smiles, and yummy ice cream. As we were going to be eating dinner in about two hours, we decided to order something small. My mom and my cousin each ordered hard ice cream (one scoop) in a cone- my mom picked mint chocolate chip and my cousin chose Dutch chocolate. I ordered a soft serve ice cream (vanilla, small) in a cone and added a flavour burst (rainbow). After a few minutes, our order was called and it was time to eat! The ice creams were larger than what we expected, which was a nice surprise! My mom and my cousin shared that the hard ice cream was creamy and smooth. I also enjoyed my ice cream- it was also creamy and smooth. Plus, I enjoyed a small touch of colour swirling around the ice ream, how fun! A lovely place to drop by if you're in the area! We had a great time! Note: This place is cash-only! read more
1 year ago
It goes without saying that Tom's Dairy Freeze is a classic summertime spot for a cold sweet treat, especially during a heatwave, and butterscotch-dipped cone hit the spot! Not many places do butterscotch flavored anything, some may even call it an old-person flavor, but I think it's such an underrated flavor. It's ice cream with a golden hard shell of sweet, buttery, caramel-y goodness. They have long lineups and they're cash only, so don't forget to wear sunscreen and stay hydrated there! read more
I had a banana split for lunch at Tom's Dairy Freeze on the Queensway ... because it's 20C/68F and sunny and I just did a 2 hour line dancing class in a hot gym. It was fun but the whipped cream was kinda lame. read more
Quick service, and a delicious cone. No complaints on my end! The cash only aspect can be a bit of a hindrance, especially if you're an out-of-tower, but I understand the reasoning behind it. I love the old-timey feel of this place, it's like stepping back into time! read more
1 year ago
5 months ago
I'm not sure why this place is hyped up and has such high reviews. The ice cream is very standard and average, the soft serve ice cream similar to Dairy Queen or McDonald's. The blue colour dip wasn't good. I liked the chocolate with chocolate dip. read more
5 months ago
2 years ago
I've heard such great things about this ice cream place located on the west end of Toronto and finally made the trip out to try. It was quite a hot day so there was a bit of a wait outside. We waited for about 15-20 mins. We got the iconic rainbow flavour burst and the blueberry vanilla dipped cones. It was so cool that every bite of the rainbow flavour burst was a different flavour. Both cones were so delicious - it was the perfect treat for a hot summer day. Definitely will be coming back again before the bend of the summer. read more
2 years ago
What I had: - small soft serve ice cream cone (with blue goo cotton candy burst & sprinkles) $5.8 Taste: 4.5/5 I loved that there were many flavours and toppings to choose from. The ice cream was pretty nice and smooth. Vibe: 4/5 There was outdoor seating next to the store. It was nice to enjoy your ice cream there. And I loved the iconic giant billboard. It was a nice photo spot. Service: 4/5 Servers were nice and friendly. read more
Cash only local ice cream joint. I believe they make their own soft serve ice cream. I got their small strawberry- soft serve ice cream in a clone for 4.85$ with tax. Didn't feel like taking back 15 cent change, so I told them to keep it. Quality: Above ice cream truck quality, but nothing amazing. I would not pay 5$ for this again. Parking: limited on the side of their property Seating: few benches and tables (outdoor) available read more
11 months ago
They have alot of fun options but I was disappointed the softserve didn't taste any different than regular softserve after you finish your burst of flavour its just plain boring vanilla ice cream that's not really rich Cash only. Good thing I had change on me or else I would of been extremely upset. We are in a pandemic where most transactions are tap restaurants make you look at menus on your phone and you're only taking cash The burst flavors that I tried were green apple, maple, and coffee, the coffee was my least favorite I thought it was gross, the green apple tasted good it is sour almost like sour candy, and the maple was just perfect delicious. ... But again once you lick off the flavors it's just basic vanilla ice cream pretty boring read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
Love the concept of this place! Cute retro vibes, nice location, walk through window... I got the instagram popular rainbow soft serve. I love how the different colours had different flavours. Definitely makes me want to go back to try all the colours. Depending how you eat it, you can get the flavours through the whole icecream. Portion and quality for the price is generous! So worth getting a cone here, if you can tolerate the wait the menu on Ubereats is not the same. In store has way more variety read more
There isn't much for me to say, but it's good local ice cream. But nothing special. It's a great place to go to if you live in the area. I love soft swerve and got the rainbow twist, but I couldn't really taste any of the flavors, so... it was just decent soft serve. Not gonna lie, I came here for the gram and drove 30 minutes (not worth cuz gas be pricey rn). Basically on par with Dairy Queen. read more
1 year ago
We checked out this place after it was being hype over instagram. We tried the rainbow twist and a regular twist. The rainbow twist had hidden flavours inside and the regular twist taste like anywhere else. Was a little disappointed by the cone. read more
If you have the opportunity to dodge the long line ups. It's an wonderful place grab some ice cream and milkshakes. I can't speak for the hot items but their cold ones are delicious! Customizable to your heart's content. Got the extra thick milkshake with butterscotch. It was delicious. I love the retro feel, we don't have those anymore. Just remember to carry Cash! read more
Pretty average soft serve ice cream, wouldn't say it's worth the long line ups in the summer though. When I came here we were told to order on their site and just pick up the soft serve ice cream after. Ordering was so confusing, couldn't even make customizations to my order and had to call the store for assistance. Felt like this took way longer than it should've and they only accept PayPal. This spot is definitely overhyped, soft serve is pretty much average, and nothing special. Can say I've now finally tried the infamous toms dairy freeze but probably won't make the drive to come back since I don't live in the area. read more
Tom's Dairy Freeze usually has very long lineups, so when we saw only a couple of people waiting one day, we decided to try them out. I got their infamous Flavour Burst Cone, and my brother got a classic French Vanilla scoop in a Waffle Cone. Both were good, and reminded me of the icecream you get from an icecream truck (ah, memories..). They definitely are a little on the less-sweeter side, but make for VERY insta-worthy pictures! Make sure you have cash, otherwise there is an ATM located on the property. Also, try out their "Birthday Cake Dip" from their secret menu-- you won't be disappointed! ____________________________________________ IG | @goodvxbesonly_ read more
7 years ago
Massive menu to satisfy your sweet tooth. Been here twice already and it's been a 5 star experience since. Just a heads up, if you start lining up after the sidewalk curves, you may be looking at around 15-25 min wait. Cash only but there's an ATM machine on property. Perfect soft serve formula that doesn't melt that quick so you can get your pictures in. I got greedy with a blueberry dipped medium cone and it was extremely heavy. Second time I went for a small slushie float - filling and generous portions but just enough. A good change from your typical McDonald and Dairy Queen soft serve. read more
Good soft serve, but wasn't very special. I waited 20+ mins in line and got the flavour burst. I liked it but could've gotten something similar from Costco or McDonald's just down the road. Will chalk up this visit to hyped up expectations and will go back with a more objective mindset. read more
8 years ago
Love the sundae, never had soft serve like Tom's! It wasn't overly sweet, super creamy, and it seem to not melt as fast as other soft serve. Ordered the small strawberry and a hot fudge sundae, wish I ordered a bigger size. Will be coming back for more. read more
Stopped by here on the way home from niagara. Ice cream was good and line was long! It's a really popular place! Definitely recommend a try, however I wouldn't go out of my way to come here and it's pretty far from where i live. read more
Decent ice cream but nothing special. I got the rainbow burst soft serve and I could barely taste the different flavours/ there's not enough syrup on the ice cream. It did look very pretty though. We also ordered a chocolate milk shake and it tasted like melted ice cream instead of a thick shake. read more
Overall solid spot for some ice cream. Tom's is an old-fashioned diner-like establishment reminiscent of the mom-and-pops of the 70s. Though the prices aren't at 70s levels, they sure are somewhere between the 90s-early-00s. If there is one thing this place does, it's ice cream - and they definitely do it right. It's pretty hard to find a solid soft-serve nowadays that is reasonably priced (save McDonald's), but Tom's definitely has that, and a lot more. Tom's has a variety of large flavours for soft-serve, hard scoop, sundaes, milkshakes, soft-serve dips and more. I got a medium peanut-butter dipped vanilla soft serve for just under $4 and it was excellent. The soft serve was smooth and creamy (I'd say it's creamier than MCD's but less creamy than Costco's) but not overwhelmingly sweet. The peanut-butter dip was provided a nice nutty contrast to the perpetual vanilla flavour of the ice cream. read more
Revisited on a summer day and expected there would be a line! Honestly, i dont mind lining up when its not sweating hot and sunny. It gives u an opportunity to make conversation while lining up, it can still be fun. Plus good things take time lol What we ordered: Cookie monster Orange float Rainbow flavour burst I had the cookie monster, and tbh, it was a little disappointing. Last time i had the flavour burst and it totally featured the rich creamy soft serve with a hint of different flavours. Cookie monster was a blueberry dipped cone covered in oreo cookies, and sadly, all that covered up the flavours of the soft serve. I wasnt too impressed. Another miss for trying new things lol my original plan was to try their frozen yogurt, but he said it wont be available until another two weeks. Bummer! The wait was around 30-40mins at 8ish pm on a weekday. As we were licking our ice creams on the benches, so many people in line was asking if its worth the line up. I can yet tell until i try more thing on the menu! But I definitely recommend the flavour burst! read more
Tom'a Dairy has great soft serve and is well worth the wait!! I usually get vanilla cone dipped in chocolate or peanut butter, and have always been happy with those choices. The soft serve is very creamy and doesn't have that floury / corn starch base that McDonalds etc have. I tried the butterscotch dip, but didn't enjoy it as much as the Peanut Butter (my favourite) or the chocolate. The twist is ok, but there is something about a vanilla soft serve that chocolate takes away from. I tried the Oreo thick milkshake & did not find it that special. I have also tried the hot fudge sundae with nuts. The hot fudge sundae was good, but the soft serve cone can't be beaten for price and experience! Stick to the basics when ordering here and enjoy REAL ice cream! read more
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630 The Queensway
Etobicoke, ON M8Y 1K5
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Humber Bay, Etobicoke
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