The Lansdowne Cone

a great place in this area to get icecream. you won’t be disappointed. if you think you want to go there, go!

Finally got to check out this place after being closed for the winter months. The ice cream is decently priced and is pretty good. The ice cream here is a bit hard, so soft serve lovers steer clear. When I mean the ice cream is hard, I mean that your plastic forks will bend trying to scoop some up. I got the pistachio almond crunch and my friend got the vanilla. The pistachio almond was good and it tasted even better mixed with vanilla. The only complaint was that the vanilla was too hard — like icy hard.

This is run of the mill ice cream. Tastes like something I could buy at the super market. Nothing to write home about. Next!!!

The only real dessert place in this area of Toronto, I adore the Landsdowne cone for its wholesome ice cream as well as the large scoops. The waffles are pressed in house and worth the addition $ 1.
Be certain to try the Caribou Tracks! Although I would not make a journey across town for this ice cream, I would encourage locals to support this independent ice cream store during the summer.
Like most of the places I review, the small issue of a lack of seating is my main reservation. The counter only seats 2 or 3 and a small bench for two outside. For those who want to enjoy ice cream indoors, the peak afternoon hours on the weekends should be avoided.

I love this place!
I work nearby and visit regularly as an afternoon treat.
All the flavours are delicious. I try to get a different flavour each time I go and have yet to be disappointed.
Their waffle cones are very tasty as well.
I usually get the «Kiddie Cup» because the portions are very generous and perfect for a snack size.
My favorite flavours are the Watermelon Sherbet and Espresso Robusto!

Checked out Lansdowne Cone Sunday night after dinner and was met with a feeling of ‘meh’ that I didn’t expect. I read that the ice cream comes from Etobicoke but its really of the run of the mill, grocery store ice cream quality. I do believe they make their waffle cones in house — that was tasty. Unfortunately the ice cream it self isn’t that great. I guess I’ve been spoiled by Bakerbots a little further down on Delaware. I really wanted this place to be great but it didn’t measure up to other places the neighbourhood has to offer.

Located just outside Lansdowne subway station, this cute little ice cream shop is a bright beacon amongst the area’s strip joints, head shops and ethnic eateries.
We came in on a hot Sunday afternoon and were greeted by the delicious scent of fresh waffles! I usually get my ice cream in a cup but I couldn’t resist getting a scoop of cookies and cream in a waffle cone ($ 4.95).
The single scoop was quite generous. I wanted to stop eating the ice cream and just finish off the cone.
Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area for the Value Village, new art galleries, and restaurants.

Holy heck. I don’t know whether I should be happy or sad that this ice cream shop is a mere 800m from my apartment. Damn. The ice cream is made in just outside of town (Etobicoke, I believe…), but I don’t care. It’s so tasty.
I got a scoop each of Birthday Cake (vanilla with vanilla cake with bits of frosting in it!) and Espresso Robusto (Espresso with candy-​coated coffee beans, chocolate swirl, and something that I couldn’t quite pinpoint.) Easily the best done creative flavours that I’ve had in Toronto.
They do top-​notch sundaes, as well, including a house special — it was key lime pie this past week with lime sherbert, vanilla ice cream, and delicious lime/​cream/​graham toppings.
The price is right. The location is good. I’m going to have to bike to work more often to make up for the inordinate amount of ice cream that I plan on cosnuming this summer!!!

The Lansdowne cone
Another welcomed addition to the Blo-​downe hood. The Lansdowne cone located at the corner of Bloor and Lansdowne offers tasty ice cream treats to hungry hungry hippo patrons=) They showcase 28 or so creamy flavours of ice cream made with local ingredients. I am a creature of habit and I always order the mint chocolate chip-​very refreshing and satisfying. My only complaint is that they accept cash only. I am not saying I want to cut them a cheque like the Dude in the Big Lebowski for my ice cream; however, debit services would be greatly appreciated. The price appears to be reasonable for some scoops of deliciousness. I tend to find ice cream to be overpriced everywhere though-​I am a bit of a frugal bugle when it comes to ice cream. I would say it is well worth it. I recommend this ice cream parlour.
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THE ICE CREAM
I had the pistachio roasted almond. It tasted more of almond than pistachio, which was fine with me because I had a sample before I picked it. It was smooth, nutty, and also refreshing, which is not always the case with nuts-​based ice creams.
I also got to try the mango sorbet, which bursted with flavour. I asked the guy working there was his favourite flavour was and he said the pomegranate sherbet. I had a sample of that and it was so nice! It was quite tart, with a nice hint of sweetness. A great choice for a hot day.
My friends both had the espresso robusto and really liked it.
I am very picky about the consistency/​hardness of my iced treat. I like it hard (ha). I like chewing on my ice-​cream. The texture and hardness of the ice cream was very robust, which I appreciated! So, other ice-​cream chewers, take note!
AMBIANCE
The shop feels very clean. There are a few stools for sitting, so it’s mostly a grab-​n-​go kind of joint.
SERVICE
The young guy working there on the Saturday afternoon was really friendly and helpful. He made sure we didn’t feel guilty for asking for quite a few samples. He chatted with us, but just enough and not too much. Lovely!
Kids size: $ 2.75
Single: $ 3.00 (that was the size I got and it was perfect!)
Double: $ 3.75
Sugar cone: $ 0.50
Waffle cone: $ 1.00

Don’t misinterpret the fact that there are no seats to sit down inside of The Lansdowne Cone to mean that they don’t want you hanging around. In fact, what the standing room only space means to tell us is that not only are we welcome to stay a while, but the more the merrier.
On the very warm evening that my cone-​loving copain and I made our first visit here, the two young men behind the counter were not only happily scooping up cones and cups, but also chatting up a storm with everyone in the store. It was obvious that they were proud of their product and new store and were genuinely interested in getting to know all of their customers.
At the mention of the fact that the ice cream is all made in Etobicoke by Maypole Ice Cream, we even got to figuring out that I had met one of the staff’s father’s before. The knowledge that ice cream dealing runs in their family somehow makes it all taste even better. With its lime green walls, The Lansdowne Cone might not look exactly like a good old fashioned ice cream parlour, but it sure has got the soul of one.
By the way, if you’re as lucky as we were, you might just be able to nab the prime people watching bench right in front of the shop. You might want to watch out for the drive by drooling though.

These clever coneheads are located just south of Bloor street on the east side of Lansdowne. The Lansdowne Cone is a sparse ice cream parlour decorated in lime green and brown. Kind of like a kodiak bear wearing 5″ patent leather gogo boots.
The staff is very friendly, and waited patiently for me as I pored over the 28 flavours of locally produced iced creams. Though I am typically a vanilla guy (oh, hush), I got their pralines and cream in a kid’s cup. You can also choose their cones that they apparently make in house. The freezers are nice and cold so it was a solid scoop, not a goopy mess. This is important.
The kid’s cup was $ 2.75 and a double is $ 3.75. Not bad at all. They also feature sundaes and milkshakes too.
Obligatory Title Pun: CONE you believe it’s finally open?
Menu Readability: Pretty damn readable, as it’s the only thing on the otherwise bare walls.
Need to mention: They have sugar-​free ice cream available as well.
What this place teaches me about myself: Did you ever notice that not even limes are lime green?

When I saw The Lansdowne Cone while walking up Lansdowne in the heat… my search for my dessert has ended! I am at Ice Cream Oasis! :)
All the choices. I hate making choices… and everything looks so good aside from Rum & Raisins…
Pistachio Almond Crunch+Dark Chocolate ($ 3.25) was nice and creamy. They were so hard freezing cold that the nice staff took a long time to scoop them out… I like them hard and cold, who wants to eat half melting ice cream?
yummmmmmy licking good!
One thing lacking is that sweet smell of waffle cones… but the great selections of the ice cream does make up for that!
TLC is a great addition in the Bloordale neighbourhood!

Decent selection of ice cream made out in Etobicoke. Prices are alright — 3 $ or so for a regular cone.
Only thing I’d ask to improve was the pace of serving felt like time was going in slow motion. Ttttttttttt-​today, junior!
Need an icecream? It’s OK to go here.

The Lansdowne Cone opened a week or so ago, and I’ve already been far too many times. The shop is a very short walk about from Lansdowne subway station, just South of Bloor on the West side of Lansdowne. It’s a bit of an odd location, off the main strip, but its easy to spot. It’s almost too convenient. The shop itself is pretty small. There is a counter with a bunch of ice cream, and some empty space to line up.
They have good variety of flavours, from chocolate to the more exotic. Prices are in line with your typical ice cream shop. A double scoop in a waffle cone is about $ 5. I’m boring so I keep getting chocolate. My wife has tried a bit of everything at this point. We’re both fans.
The staff are really friendly. This is a great addition to the neighbourhood. Who doesn’t like ice cream?

I live in the neighborhood and was excited check it out last night.
The place isn’t fancy, just a small little ice cream shop, there was one guy working (maybe one of the owners?). They had a bunch of flavours. I ended up with one scoop of double fudge brownie and once scoop of chocolate peanut butter (I love chocolate, can you tell?). Got it in a waffle cone… was soooo good.
Service was very friendly, and there was quite a few other people in there getting ice cream last night too… seems like they are doing well since opening. Happy to have this place in my neighborhood.

My girlfriend and I have been eagerly awaiting the opening of The Lansdowne Cone («TLC» for short) for some time now and we’ve finally had our first — and second! — taste!
Last night, after casting our ballots in the (ill-​fated) federal election, we thought we’d treat ourselves to some sweet ice cream as a reward for doing our civic duty. It was a couple minutes before 8pm (closing time)…
… but alas! Rebuked! The door was locked! We were bummed.
But wait! Rejoice! The man behind the counter gave a big — somewhat chagrined — smile, rushed over, and unlocked it, offering the very quick explanation that he really needed to close up so he could go vote. Ok – so, that’s a great reason, no arguments here! He then offered us a quick taste, which we happily partook of, and followed it up with the obligatory, «so, whaddya think???».
Chocolate — AWESOME.
Strawberry — AWESOME. Further rating by Heather, «that’s the BEST strawberry ice cream I’ve ever had».
Rousing recommendation? Yep!
We left, fully planning to return. I also remarked, «I know that guy… I totally know that guy… how the hell do I know that guy???» but more on that soon.
So we came back this evening after seeing «Hanna» in theatres (also AWESOME, go see it!)…
… Heather got the birthday cake — which tastes exactly like those fluorescent blue birthday cakes we all had as kids! — while I opted for the espresso (being a coffee fiend). She loved the cake one — I’m not a fan of the fluorescent blue, but won’t dock points for my own tastes — and the espresso one was delicious, too, nice and creamy with bits of… I want to say caramelized almonds, but I’m probably wrong. No matter what it was, it was tasty!
Now, my only gripe is that their ice cream, though all locally made in small batches (THE GOOD), does contain thickeners, occasional colourings, and the like (THE BAD), which tends to cause me stomach issues (especially the carrageenan). This means they’ll only be a very occasional treat for me… maybe that’s a good thing?
Still, the taste was remarkable, some of the very best tasting ice cream I’ve had, so I’ll heartily recommend them — it’s not organic or all natural, but it’s delicious.
Finally, I figured out how I know «that guy» — he’s Alex, the old housemate of a very good friend of mine! Small world! I had met him a couple times back in Kingston a few years ago… I even vaguely remember him commenting about how he was going to open an ice cream parlour in Toronto.
Who knew it would be just down the street!
So, welcome to the neighbourhood, Alex (and Andrew, Kaili, and the rest of your crew) — I wish you good luck and great business!