There鈥檚 rarely a bad time for a cold treat, but they pair oh-so-well with a hot summer day in the Lower Mainland. From brand new treats to tried and true sweets, there鈥檚 always something delicious to eat that鈥檚 perfectly summery around town.
We鈥檝e rounded some classics and some wildcards to give you a bucket list of cold treats to enjoy before summer ends. Some will still be here when the leaves start to fall, but some aren鈥檛 made to last. Get 鈥檈m while you can.
What-a-Melon from Milkcow
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Made with a hollowed-out slice of watermelon that鈥檚 studded with chocolate 鈥渟eeds鈥� and filled with watermelon soft serve, 麻豆传媒映画foodies will now find the dessert at Milkcow in Richmond (better than traveling to Japan, where it originated last year).
Address: 105-5668 Hollybridge Way, Richmond
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Summer Cones from Cacao 70
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You can get dipped cones all year at Cacao 70, but they have a special line-up of soft serve in cake cones coated and studded with all sorts of flavour combos.
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Bubble tea in baby bottles at Milkcha at the Richmond Night Market
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Is this the best bubble tea ever? Probably not. But hey, it comes in a very Instagrammable container: A baby bottle.
Address: Richmond Night Market
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Cinnamon Bun Ice Cream Sandwiches at Welcome Parlour
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Head to North Van鈥檚 Welcome Parlour to get an ice cream sandwich made with cinnamon buns from Bad Dog Bread.
Address: 277 8th Street East, North Vancouver
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Puff Cream at Popina
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This new Granville Island food destination is claiming this is a world鈥檚 first鈥搘ho knows if it鈥檚 accurate but it鈥檚 hard to say no to a puff pastry filled with soft serve.
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Address: Granville Island, Vancouver
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Vegan Ice Cream Sandwiches from Say Hello Sweets
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The demand is high for these all-vegan ice cream sandwiches. Find their truck or follow them on Instagram to find out who鈥檚 stocking the coveted sammies.
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Gold chimney cake ice creams from The Praguery (at the PNE)
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The Praguery is taking their chimney cakes to the next level by covering them in edible gold for their stint vending at the PNE.
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Dole Whip at Poke Time
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A little taste of Disneyland is now available at all Poke Time locations. Whip it good!
Address: 3 麻豆传媒映画locations
Boozy Popsicles at D/6 Bar and Lounge
This one is for grown-ups only! You鈥檒l find these adult Iced Popsicles on the daytime menu at D/6 at the Parq Vancouver. They come in either sangria or vodka & watermelon-kiwi flavours.
Address: 39 Smithe Street (in the Douglas)
Music-inspired sundaes from Beta5
The chocolatier, ice cream, cream puff, and all manner of treats-maker has come up with a theme for each delicious weekend instalment that will have you whistling a happy tune, for sure. The wildly inventive sundaes Beta5 will have on offer for their Ice Cream Socials are all inspired by pop music. PS: They also have ice cream scoops for dogs!
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Address: 413 Industrial Avenue, Vancouver
Adult milkshakes at Mary鈥檚 on Davie
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Try out the revamped Mary鈥檚 with a new owner in Vancouver鈥檚 vibrant Davie Village. Their milkshakes can get a little boozy boost, too. Fabulous!
Address: 1202 Davie Street, Vancouver
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Vegan taiyaki at Stuffies
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Ditch the dairy and other animal products and still have a cool feast with these vegan soft-serve stuffed and topped taiyaki at Stuffies in North Vancouver.
Address: 1571 Oxford Street, North Vancouver
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Sundaes at Glenburn Soda Fountain
What鈥檚 the best day for ice cream? SUNDAES! Go get them at Glenburn Soda Fountain, because they are the best in Metro Vancouver. Period.
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Address: 4090 Hastings Street, Burnaby
