The best spots for gourmet popsicles in Toronto
When attempting to beat the heat this summer, why not try out TO’s colourful food trend: gourmet popsicles. Walk away from the run-of-the-mill popsicles and embrace natural fruit juice iced pops and paletas perfected by these shops across the city. [Image credit: iStock.com/jenifoto]
Augie's Ice Pops
3101 Dundas St West, Toronto ON M6P 1Z9A search for gourmet popsicles in Toronto ends with Augie’s ice pops topping the list. What began as a neighbourhood stand in Roncesvalles has burgeoned into a renowned handcrafted popsicle brand you’ll find in nearly ever farmers market in Toronto. Freshly made from handpicked fruits and herbs, if you can think up a fruit, berry and herb combination, Augie’s has it. And what’s in the name? The spot is named after the family pooch.
Sweet Jesus
106 John St, Toronto ON M5H 1X9Sweet Jesus! That’s exactly what you’ll find yourself gasping aloud when you see and taste their iced treats. Delivering 100 per cent on their lofty claim of “making something that tastes and looks unlike anything you’ve had or seen before,” this gourmet ice-creamery with a cult following serves out of multiple Toronto locations. Their over-the-top and out-of-the-box offerings brings about a state of sugary Zen that you’ll recover from only by going back for more.
The Tampered Press
256 Crawford St, Toronto ON M6J 2V8Known mostly as a hybrid café and community space with a mismatched interior and a rustic aesthetic, the Tampered Press also serves up a delicious range of iced offerings which includes seasonal gourmet ice pops that provide a cool respite from a sunny afternoon at Trinity Bellwoods (located right across the street). Favourite flavours include the blueberry mojito and the tart lemon cheesecake.
Halo Pr
431 Richmond St E, Main, Toronto ON M5A 1R1If you’re hosting a summer event or BBQ and looking for ice pops in bulk, Coco & Cowe’s confections, might be just the ticket. At $4 a pop, their frozen treats make for a solid summer cool down. Berry Good, Vacay, Surfbort and Fruit Party Fantasy are just four of their flavours that you and your guests will fall in love with.
