Scruffy sure seems to have a sweet tooth.
Between all the doughnuts, they also love a good scoop of ice cream on a warm, sunny day. (Although the rain doesn’t seem to deter them either…)
Check out some of Scruffy’s favourite spots to grab a scoop below.
Made with seasonal and local ingredients, Rain Or Shine Ice Cream is served via cups, cones, sundaes, cakes and *drumroll* tacos! That’s right – on Taco Tuesdays, you can get a waffle cone taco with your choice of ice cream and topping. There are also gluten- and egg-free flavours, and vegan options.
Scruffy’s Pick: Malted Milk Chocolate Honeycomb
Locations in Vancouver. Contactless delivery available.
Glenburn Soda Fountain and Confectionery is a retro-looking shop that scooping classic treats like milkshakes, malts and floats. They also have signature items inspired by their neighbourhood in Burnaby, like the Brewster Shake which is made with coffee from local roaster Heights Coffee Co.
Scruffy’s Pick: The Dough Boy Sundae
Located in Burnaby. Available on Uber Eats and SkipTheDishes.
La Casa Gelato is a veteran of the Vancouver ice cream scene, having opened more than 30 years ago. Its bright pink exterior is as notorious as its whopping 238 flavours of gelato, sorbetto and yogurt. Try everything from green tea Oreo to gorgonzola and pear!
Scruffy’s Pick: Campfire S’mores Gelato
Location in Vancouver. Available on SkipTheDishes.
From a tiny kiosk in 1997 to a beloved ice cream purveyor with multiple locations, Rocky Point Ice Cream has grown to become a favourite of many locals – including Scruffy. One of the best things about this place is that they have dog-friendly ice cream. One for you and one for your furry friend!
Scruffy’s Pick: Rocky Point Road
Locations in Port Moody, New Westminster and Coquitlam.
Earnest Ice Cream has grown a fan base for its rotating roster of tasty, unique flavours made with seasonal ingredients. They’re also environmentally conscious with pints packed in returnable, reusable glass jars.
Scruffy’s Pick: Salted Caramel (Or when it’s in season, Honey & Chamomile – proceeds from this flavour go to Hives for Humanity!)
Locations in Vancouver and North Vancouver.
