1. Moo Shu Ice Cream & Kitchen
Location: 1130 Wellington St W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Z3
Hours: Daily, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Website: mooshuicecream.com
Moo Shu offers small-batch ice cream with unique Asian-inspired flavors like Black Sesame and Ginger Vanilla Bean. They also serve ice cream sandwiches and bubble waffles.
2. The Merry Dairy
Location: 102 Fairmont Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 1X6
Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Closed Mondays
Website: themerrydairy.com
Famous for their nut-free and gluten-free options, The Merry Dairy offers a variety of classic and seasonal flavors. They also have a soft-serve truck operating Thursday–Sunday.
3. Lois ‘N’ Frima’s
Location: ByWard Market, Ottawa, ON
Hours: Daily, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Website: https://www.instagram.com/loisnfrimas/?hl=en
A staple in Ottawa since 1982, Lois ‘N’ Frima’s offers over 60 flavors of ice cream, including classics like Black Cherry and Chocolate Orange Sunshine.
4. Beachconers Microcreamery
Location: 273 Britannia Rd, Ottawa, ON K2B 5X1
Hours: Daily, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/thebeachconers/
Beachconers serves small-batch ice cream with inventive flavors like Nutella Cheesecake and Vegan Chocolate Marmalade.
5. Chris’s Ice Cream
Location: 5510 Canotek Rd Unit 4, Ottawa, ON K1J 9J5
Hours: Monday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday–Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday–Sunday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Website: chrissicecream.com
Chris’s Ice Cream offers premium Philly-style ice cream with a variety of flavors, including dairy-free and gluten-free options.
Ottawa’s ice cream parlors are full of flavor, charm, and local love. Take this list, head out, and enjoy the sweetest part of summer in the city.
