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Ed's Real Scoop

Ice Cream Parlor$$$$
Leslieville, Toronto
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    Erika Y.
    "Tahitian vanilla and pistachio gelato are the best combination!!"(15 Tips)
    Kevin O.
    "Blood orange, mercury espresso, chili chocolate AND burnt marshmallow...."(3 Tips)
    kiki's BFF
    "Try the Burnt Marshmallow Ice Cream & Chili Chocolate Gelato"(2 Tips)
    Geoffrey W.
    "I love the Maple Bacon Crunch."(3 Tips)
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  • Hillary H.heart icon on user image
    Hillary HartleyMarch 29, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Rotating specialty ice cream flavors — they do several beer or liquor-flavored ones that are delicious. The green tea always goes fast and they don’t make it that often — so good.
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    RosalineJuly 2, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    I love walking here in summer and seeing all the families line up for delicious ice cream. You will want to try everything. Creamy homemade ice creams & gelato. Takeout pints & IC pies available. Yum!
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    MimiDecember 29, 2015
    Pear ice cream! Their flavours are really legit and accurate. They also sell in containers for after you fall in love with one (or several) of their flavours.
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  • Justin O.heart icon on user image
    Justin OrdovezaJune 2, 2023
    A simple ice cream shop, the mint ice cream is exceptionally good. There is no seating!
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  • Alexander B.heart icon on user image
    The coconut gelato is amazing!! And the guy who served us was the best. Very friendly and helpful.
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  • Rami I.heart icon on user image
    Rami IsmailMay 2, 2016
    After a long flight from Europe, I told my cab driver to bring me to his favorite ice cream in the city, and I was not disappointed.
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  • HanBi K.heart icon on user image
    HanBi KMay 9, 2015
    I love all of their flavours. Especially the pistachio gelato!
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    deekayApril 21, 2016
    Gelato was amazing! Need to go back to try more flavours! 🍦
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  • C C.
    C CMay 19, 2010
    Freshly made waffle cones are amazing. Best Cassis gelato I've had outside of Europe. Wasabe Edamame ice cream! Free toppings,ask for them on the side in a little cup. Read more
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    SherryJune 7, 2012
    This place has the best ice cream I have ever had. Also they do special flavors as well like rock of ages yummy!
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  • Nathan M.heart icon on user image
    Nathan MaharajJuly 12, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Don't ignore the classics: their vanilla is great, and strawberry tastes like real fruit.
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  • mark h.heart icon on user image
    mark harveyAugust 4, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Naturally made ice cream. No preservatives. No Toronto lines 👌🏻🍦
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  • Chris K.heart icon on user image
    Chris KAugust 14, 2019
    Been here 25+ times
    Best homemade ice cream on the east side. Don’t hesitate!
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  • Kelly Lynne A.
    Kelly Lynne AshtonApril 20, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Sign up on Facebook and follow them on Twitter so you can learn the moment they have Maple Bacpn Crunch in.
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  • Lena C.
    Lena CipolloneMay 14, 2014
    Such good icecream!! The coconut and pumpkin pie are my regulars!! Mmmmm
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  • Peter M.
    Peter MarrelloJune 2, 2011
    Maple Bacon is insanely tasty - Blood Orange, Banana & Hot Chili Chocolate gelato are definitely my 3 favorite flavours....
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  • ToryBurch
    ToryBurchMay 3, 2012
    This old-fashioned ice cream parlor serves up seasonal flavors like pumpkin, apple pie and strawberry rhubarb.
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    BessamMarch 14, 2021
    Been here 25+ times
    Definitely go burnt marshmallow, but it’s all good!
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  • Lindsay
    LindsayApril 3, 2011
    Red hot chili chocolate and coconut gelato are amazing, as is the chocolate orange ice cream - so flavourful!
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  • Kevin O.
    Kevin O'NeillMay 28, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Blood orange, mercury espresso, chili chocolate AND burnt marshmallow. Come back and try different combos of each.
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  • Andre G.
    Andre GaulinOctober 16, 2009
    Go to Ed's and make sure you sample everything that looks good to you. Some of their flavours are ultra intense so make sure you know what yer getting into. Their hand made waffle cones rule too.
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  • Winsome S.
    Winsome SamuelsSeptember 20, 2015
    Just had the pumpkin ice cream and pineapple Gelato. Soooo freaking good.
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  • Michael K.
    Michael KimOctober 22, 2009
    Go to Ed's Real Scoop in Leslieville and get the Guinness Beer Ice Cream! Creamy goodness with a bit of hops. (that's what she said). They also use coffee beans from Mercury Espresso Bar Read more
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  • Anya G.
    Anya GregoryAugust 16, 2014
    Ed's is the real deal! Great ice cream and gelato. Yum!
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  • Geoffrey W.heart icon on user image
    Geoffrey WisemanMarch 30, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Honey ginger is a nice flavour if you want something not too sweet.
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  • Andre T.
    Andre TalbotFebruary 25, 2012
    Best ice cream in the city...dare I say the world! Try the burnt marshmallow.
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  • Natasha B.heart icon on user image
    Natasha BlairApril 3, 2015
    Way to many flavors to decide. Love blood orange, pina colada, coconut.
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  • Janine S.
    Janine SApril 3, 2012
    Dark chili chocolate, burnt marshmallow or peanut butter and ice cream - all to die for
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  • Elisa K.
    Elisa KJune 1, 2011
    They make the peanut butter fudge for the peanut butter fudge chocolate ice cream. In fact they make all the ingredients.
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  • kiki's BFF
    kiki's BFFMay 6, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the Burnt Marshmallow Ice Cream & Chili Chocolate Gelato
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  • Gökçe E.heart icon on user image
    Gökçe ErdemSeptember 3, 2015
    Their pistachio ice cream is amazing.
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  • Erika Y.
    Erika YamazatoApril 30, 2013
    Tahitian vanilla and pistachio gelato are the best combination!!
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  • Alex J.
    Alex JChopsSeptember 16, 2011
    Just had the bacio- hazelnut and chocolate, tastes like nutella ice cream- very delicious
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  • Cossi A.
    Cossi AhouandjinouNovember 10, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Try caramel bacon ice cream. Amazing!
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  • Dawn M.
    Dawn MacDonaldAugust 23, 2011
    Best icecream in Toronto. Chocolate and peanut butter to die for
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  • A C.heart icon on user image
    A CCJune 3, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Apple pie ice-cream, blueberry pie ice cream
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  • Geoffrey W.heart icon on user image
    Geoffrey WisemanJune 2, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    I love the Maple Bacon Crunch.
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  • Geoffrey W.heart icon on user image
    Geoffrey WisemanJune 16, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The Callebaut milk chocolate is nice but not strongly chocolatety if that's a concern to you. Still good though.
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  • Henry S.heart icon on user image
    Henry SevenMarch 20, 2015
    Everything!
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  • Jefre N.
    Jefre NichollsSeptember 8, 2011
    The burnt ice-cream flavor is just as delicious as the folk lore
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  • Keri-Lee B.
    Keri-Lee BeasleyJuly 5, 2014
    I agree with other tipsters - the burnt marshmallow is amazeballs.
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  • Theo D.
    Theo DAugust 25, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Fresh fantastic selection. Amazing ice cream pies.
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  • Adrian H.
    Adrian HernandezMay 25, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The pb and j ice cream is amazing :)
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  • Roslyn
    RoslynJune 20, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Very Stout & Milk Chocolate is the best combo ever!
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  • Michael T.
    Michael T.May 29, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Mercury espresso is awesome...but the burnt marshmallow is crazy good.
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  • Carmen C.
    Carmen CMay 20, 2012
    Maple bacon is to die for!
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  • Darren T.
    Darren TAugust 4, 2013
    The tips don't lie. Burnt Marshmallow is killer!
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  • Olivia S.heart icon on user image
    Olivia SzetoJuly 19, 2015
    Wildberry gelato FTW!
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  • R C.
    R CSeptember 17, 2014
    Famous icecream in TO.
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  • JJ V.heart icon on user image
    JJ ViviersJanuary 20, 2016
    Tasmanian dark chocolate
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