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Ed's Real Scoop
Category: Food Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt [Edit]
2224 Queen St EToronto, ON M4E 1E9
Neighbourhood: The Beach
(416) 699-6100
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
37 reviews for Ed's Real Scoop
Review Highlights
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"I totally agree with Abby, the waffle cones are to die for." In 9 reviews -
"Try the burnt marshmallow - best ever." In 6 reviews -
"Coconut gelato (oh my goodness." In 15 reviews
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37 reviews in English
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Review from Adhish V.
Toronto, ON
3/8/2012
By far the best ice cream in Toronto. i had the creme brulee flavour which was super creamy - a lot creamier than most places I've had which gave the ice cream a rich texture. Delicious and worth the drive to the beaches. I was a little upset when I drove past the other branch on my way back home though - could have saved some time if I knew about that one.
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Review from MW P.
Toronto, ON
11/1/2011
Best new favourite Gelato place anywhere (and it helps we live nearby!)
We've seriously gone to this place once or twice a week since we moved into the area a month ago (and it's almost Winter man!) because it's so delicious.
My girlfriend loves the spicy chocolate gelato they have (she says she thinks it's got actual ground peppers in the recipe to give it that kick) and I have not gone a single time without rocking at least 1 scoop of the Cherry gelato. If you like Gelato, and you like Cherries, then I fail to understand why you would not have had this flavour yet.
Once good tip. Ok, so it's not cheap. It costs like $3.50 for a two-scoop cup of gelato or ice cream (they have both, everything seems to be the same price). So my girlfriend and I get a cup each, and it's like $8 after tax... well, they sell pints of the stuff for $7.50 (tax included), and you're getting like 4x as much product for a cheaper price. Granted you gotta take it home right away or it'll melt, but it's worth it.
Bonus on the pint: I specifically asked the guy working there about this. They have a freezer of pre-packaged pints ready to buy. But if they have enough of the flavour(s) you want available on the rack that day, they'll make you a pint of whatever you want (mix the flavours up - who cares they'll do it) and you can take it home for that same $7.50. Killer deal.
I vote this place "Win" -
Review from Tong J.
8/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
Ed's Real Scoop is the real deal! Just one visit and I'm already hooked. Pumping out that sweet, freshly made waffle aroma toward the street was a cheap trick, and it worked.
The gelato was creamy and smooth, like a good gelato should be. The pistachio gelato had a nice natural pistachio green and tasted like the real thing. By far, the best pistachio gelato in town!
I highly recommend the raspberry and lemon combo. What a delicious combination! Refreshing and perfect flavors for the summer.
On my next visit to Ed's, I'm planning to throw in a cooler in the back of the car and bring some of the goodness home with me. -
Review from Roma M.
7/17/2011
4 solid stars for great selection and delicious taste.
I stopped by Ed's this afternoon for a delicious frozen treat. Ed's offers plenty of options in the fruit and nut category in ice cream and gelato, though not my first choice. I usually prefer the creams and chocolate variety, much to the displeasure of my physique. I did notice some decent options like sweet cream, dark chocolate and a hybrid of espresso, and I selected cinnamon with hot fudge.
Though the cinnamon itself was amazing, the hot fudge instead of melting into my ice cream, solidified upon my scoop into globs of crunchy fudge. I do not enjoy.
Having said that I would definitely return for a scoop, or 2 (hot fudge non grata).Listed in: Seventh Heaven
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Review from Chantal m.
Scarborough, ON
7/18/2011
I've been here twice now, both on killer hot days and Ed's IceCream really hit the spot. First time I had the coconut key lime ice cream which was fabulous, maybe wished it was a little more limey (but I am a lime-a-holic so may just be a little bias). Last night I had the pistachio and cherry gelato, they were both fabulous. When I go back I will definately be getting the pistachio, it had little chunks in it and was not too sweet highlighting the nutty flavour.
They have a lot of different varieties you won't find at a normal ice cream shop, it's a great option for these hot summer days!! -
Review from Yvonne T.
4/8/2011 1 photo
Ed's Real Scoop is the real deal! And here I foolishly thought that doling out $4.99 for a tub of Dazs or Ben 'n Jerry's was an indulgence... Move aside and make space for Ed's!
Originally I was going to opt for a Pistachio Gelato because that is one of my favourite flavours; in fact anything with nuts in it are my cup of tea... That's what SHE said!
But then I thought I should probably venture out of the nut sack and experience different flavours - ones that I've never tried before. Seeing as they didn't have an extensive selection of gelato flavours, and seeing as I am a woman who likes variety, I wandered over to their ice cream section - NOW we're talkin'! After having perused the many flavours, and having been offered a taste test of the Tahitian Vanilla Bean and Burnt Marshmallow... I opted for the Burnt Marshmallow... And I never looked back!
Although it didn't really encompass any hint of marshmallow flavour, it was the creamiest, smoothest, ice cream I have ever tasted. The caramel was to die for and I don't usually like caramel... I would say that this should've been named Caramel Flan or Creme Caramel instead of Burnt Marshmallow.
All in all, even though there was nothing marshmallow-y about the ice cream I had, I still loved it. I will definitely be coming back for a rendez-vous with Ed on those lonely summer nights when a gal just needs some ice cream to feel all better! Who needs men when you got ice cream, lol.Listed in: The Best of Toronto, Sate a Date, Cheap Date, An afternoon with…, Ice Age
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Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
5/6/2011 8 photos
Whenever I dragged my friend to go on a eating spree with me, she always complains no matter where I feed her... sushi (hmm), cakes (nahhh), burger (oh not again!) foie gras (oh...not one of the Hoofs)
Ed's Real Scoop is the only place that when I asked her if she want some ice cream.. she would have said YAY!! I want it!! So that alone worth 4 stars!!
I have been to the Leslieville location which I l enjoyed better because of the extra seating and more spacious set up. The Beach location is a little more run down.. but aside from that, it does have a more nostalgic charm.
No patrons but us when we dropped by on this chilly Sunday afternoon... it was so windy.. and cold... I think most people were drinking hot chocolate instead of eating chocolate ice cream.
Burnt Marshmallow and Tahitian Chocolate both taste smooth, rich and divine...
I knew my friend really enjoyed her ice cream because she was licking her spoon non stop... as she would not let any goodness to be wasted! No judgement here, as I like to lick my plates clean too! :) -
Review from Alek L.
8/23/2011
Best gelato outside of Europe that I ate so far. I'm craving now the hazelnut and raspberry yogurt. Fresh and creamy. They will let you sample as much as you want if you're indecisive. Little bit overpriced but that's the price of having the real thing in North America :)
Oh and I prefer their sugar cone over the waffle and also the beach location over the Leslieville one! -
Review from Ayesha A.
7/6/2011
MMMMMmmmmmm.....
I had my first waffle cone, it was so worth the extra $1.20
and the flavours....
the strawberry cheesecake was a bit disappointing but the creme brule and sweet cream...omg
and at the end I wasn't as thirsty and grossed out with myself as I usually am after ice cream-maybe because it's made with real cream.
It's not cheap though, for ice cream. Two smalls in waffle cones came to nearly $12. Nonetheless, for a rare treat, it was great :-) -
Review from M Y.
8/1/2011
Real stuff! So good on a summer day!
I loved the yogurts they had. One scoop of passion fruit. One scoop of raspberry. Perfection.
I will say though, to definitely try a taste before you choose a unique flavor. My friend loved the Burnt Marshmallow but it wasnt for me. The staff is friendly about you sampling, so do yourself a favor and try it before you buy it. -
Review from Peeter L.
Toronto, ON
1/7/2012
Owner is almost always there, true local beach character, excellent products. Wish he had the pumpkin ice cream all year round. Not only my fav in ice cream but my fav business in the beaches.
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Review from Lisa K.
Toronto, ON
7/9/2011
Real ice cream! So good!
If you love coffee ice cream, you must try Ed's "Mercury Espresso"... it has a great coffee flavour, and it's not too sweet like the Hag Daz I used to buy before I discovered Ed's.
The take home container is a great deal, especially with their frequent buyer cards! -
Review from WaYnE c.
Maple, ON
9/1/2010 6 photos
I give it 4 *Stars* which is pretty generous in my world and there was a single MEMORABLE reason for it. I walked in smelling the most pleasant smell and it wasn't Ice Cream. I haven't developed that Ice Cream smelling skill yet! The whole place smelled like Waffles and that was because they were making fresh batch of Waffle Cones at the Waffle Machines on display at the window near you.
Good amount of seating and even bar seating facing the window where you can TEASE kids walking by while their mom drag them along. The decor is of Dessert/Ice Cream Parlour mooding with Cow flying over the Moon(Clock) which isn't functional.
Ed's has Gelato and Ice Cream where I got the Large Ice Cream Cup($5.13) that gets you up to 3 Flavours where I got Cinnamon(YUM), Burnt Marshmallow(A-OK), and Macaroon(A-OK). The Macaroon had Chocolate chunks inside as well as Dried Coconut bits. Burnt Marshmallow was almost like Caramel Sauce Vanilla Ice Cream to me. It's Cinnamon I like that had that subtle flavour.
Along the side is a display of various merchandise as well as a FRIDGE with pre-packaged Ice Cream desserts for take home.Listed in: 4+ ****Stars****, Desserts - Frozen
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Review from Lisa K.
Toronto, ON
8/31/2010
Holy moly, this is decadent ice cream!
So far, I've tried:
-Burnt Marshmallow (my favourite! Tastes exactly as it should: delicious)
-French Mint ice cream (similar to a mint chocolate chip - can't go wrong)
-Pumpkin ice cream (seasonal - so flavourful and spiced! Like pumpkin pie in a cone!)
-Coconut gelato (oh my goodness)
-Green Tea ice cream (comparable to sushi restaurants' selections)
ALL GOOD. I can't wait to try more.
The service is excellent, friendly and prompt. There's always about 4 lovely people behind the counter (in the summer at least). They're more than happy to let you try any of the flavours.
You can get half scoops of different combos, regular scoops, large scoops... it's a lot of ice cream! To give you an idea, two regular scoops fills the waffle cone. You can also get any of the flavours made into a milkshake.
It's clean, brightly-lit and there is adequate amount of seating inside and out on the benches facing the street - but I've never really seen anybody sit inside. And if you go by enough, you'll notice that unless it's very hot or very cold outside, the door is always open so that the tantalizing scent of the freshly-made waffle cones is ready to draw you in. -
Review from Michelle V.
Toronto, ON
5/22/2009 ROTD 7/10/2009
If there was one annoyance when it comes to going to an ice cream parlour, it's choosing which ice cream flavour you wish to have a one-night stand with. Oh sure, you can double up on scoops, but come on, I'm not an animal...
Ed's Real Scoop is no exception to this annoyance. They have an abundance of flavours that go beyond your chocolates and vanillas (not that I'm one to slam the classics). Creme brule, Dulce de leche, Chocolate Banana, French Mint...
Why are you still reading this? GO NOW!
Also, I challenge anyone on their way there to find a better aroma to walk into than homemade waffle cones. Spoiler Alert: You won't. -
Review from Victor C.
Toronto, ON
10/16/2011
Try the burnt marshmallow - best ever.
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Review from Isabella L.
Toronto, ON
9/7/2010
Order: Banana Chocolate Ice-cream
Size: Regular
Verdict: It was good. The texture was smoothe and creamy. The portion was huge. I had it in a sugar cone and I swear to god, the scoop was deceivingly big and it seemed to fill the whole cone with ice cream, which was impressive. ($4.10) -
Review from Miriam W.
8/7/2008
If it's warm in The Beaches you'll find locals queuing up at Ed's Real Scoop. The ice cream's made in house and you can taste the dedication in every bite!
Take scoops of wildly delicious flavors like chocolate banana and French mint out to a seat on the bench in front of the shop to enjoy. But make sure to get there before closing time. I personally watched more than a few folks turned away because they'd shown up too late.Listed in: Best of Toronto
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Review from Sam G.
Toronto, ON
9/5/2009
My "local", as it were, had caused me to lose faith that ice cream is really anything worth bothering much about. Ed's has restored that faith.
Over two visits I've sampled:
Pumpkin - Excellent (who knew?)
Coffee Toffee - Very Good (coffee part is excellent, would prefer more, bigger chunks of toffee)
Pralines and Cream - Its ok.... but its a delicate flavour and I'm not a delicate eater, haha
Something no one has mentioned is that Ed's has clean washrooms available, this is key after being outside for a long walk on a hot day and wanting to attend to business and wash your hands before enjoying your ice cream.
Also, it is freezing cold in there, which is an awesome option on a hot day... and they have some seating as well.
Service was very nice, more than happy to provide multiple samples, for instance.
Finally, yeah, its a bit expensive but I'd say more or less in line with the competition. -
Review from Margaret M.
Toronto, ON
6/20/2009
RASPBERRY w/ WHITE CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM AT ED's IS DIVINE.
I get it every year when I go to the beaches jazz fest, (since they are located across from OMalley's which is where gofreddygo--awesome cover band & in my opinion the best at the jazzfest-- performs outside of :) When you walk by Ed's you can smell the waffle cones (they make everything RIGHT THERE!) so everything is extra fresh and delish. They also have really cool flavours including seasonal ones & it just tastes so much better than baskinrobbins..... mmm i wish i was there right now. *note- not really a sit down place, its pretty small/narrow to accomodate a long line but who eats ice cream inside anyways, esp. when you could be walking on the boardwalk :) -
Review from Downtown D.
Toronto, ON
7/24/2009
I took my Japanese ESL friend to the beaches and happened to walk by...a lineup was out the door. We tried their gelato - I had pistacio and she had hazelnut. Yummy!
Just be prepared to shell out around $4 for a scoop. -
Review from Jennifer N.
Toronto, ON
8/11/2008
Another The Beach/The Beaches local haunt, Ed's Real Scoop is a hot weather favourite. The ice cream and gelato is made in house and with over 80 flavours (many of them seasonal), there's something for everyone.
My fave is Caramel Nut Bark (vanilla ice cream with chunks of caramel nut bark and a caramel ribbon) but unfortunately quite rare. I snap up several pints when it's there. Another fave though unfortunately seasonal is the Strawberry Shortcake. Story is a whole strawberry cheesecake from a local bakery is dropped into the ice cream maker. For gelato, Pistachio is a worthy stand-by but be wary of the Mexican Hot Chocolate as it's really spicy!
If you're in the area, drop by but be prepared for a line filled with teens, kids, families and lots of dogs. They all know good ice cream when they taste it. -
Review from Ian H.
Toronto, ON
1/21/2012
Great ice cream, amazingly rich chocolate gelato!
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Review from lucinda k.
Vancouver, BC
9/6/2010
I LOVE ice cream and gelato~ and outside of Florence, I honestly feel this is the best... I've had the chocolate ice cream, chili chocolate and pistacio gelato... all awesome.
And the service and atmosphere is the cherry on top:)
yumyumyumyum!! -
Review from Jenny T.
2/20/2010
Thank you so much for opening in such a convenient location! Close enough to enjoy, but far enough from my house so that I don't eat this everyday!
I have so far only had the chance to enjoy their gelato, because it looks so damn smooth! The flavours are absolutely divine! I've tried mango, pina colada, raspberry and dark chocolate. My favourite is the dark chocolate. I love how they allow you to ask for half scoops of stuff!
I got the regular size one time but it was too big, so the next time I got the junior size and it was perfect. The service is friendly and quick. I wish there are more seats, but I'm a happy camper regardless of whether I eat my ice cream standing up or sitting down. Hey, I guess if I'm standing I burn more calories and get to eat more ice cream right? I know, not really... but that's okay, I'll just keep believing that. -
Review from Angela L.
5/17/2009
En route to brunch on this very rainy day, our vision was obstructed by our huge umbrella, but the sweet smells wafting out of Ed's was enough to make us double back to find out just where it was coming from. That was when the piles of vibrant gelato we found at the store window first made an impression that we couldn't shake throughout our meal.
As soon as we finished brunch, we hurried back over to Ed's and indulged in some seriously tasty treats. The pineapple yogourt ice cream I got had a perfect balance of fruit and creamy yogourt. My friend's more daring choice of "red hot chilli cocoa" proved to be an interesting first experience for spicy and cold.
We both found the waffle cones a little too crunchy (we didn't know that this was possible either!), but the delicious ice cream is definitely enough to make us want to come back again and again. I can't wait! -
Review from Abby R.
Toronto, ON
8/11/2008
So. Good. So so so good.
The ice cream is absolute perfection. They get it just right, the creme brulee, not too sweet or heavy, refreshing and tasty. The milk chocolate tastes just like chocolate milk. They make their own waffle cones on site, and it's definitely worthwhile to get it in one of those.
If you are down on the beach you *must* have ice cream here, if it's the one thing you eat. Yum. Staff is friendly, and it's not dirt cheap, but ice cream never really is anymore.Listed in: The Beach
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Review from David B.
Toronto, ON
7/22/2010
Ok - this is why I live in the Beach:
Guinness ice cream from Ed's (no, seriously - it's really good!!)
... on a bench
... in the middle of the Jazz Festival Streetfest
... with the Imbayakunas (http://theimbayakunas.com) lighting up the street!
This is what summer is for! -
Review from Tiffany S.
Toronto, ON
1/13/2010
The variety and the quality of the ice cream at Ed's puts them in a whole other realm when compared to the usual round-up of ice cream joints. The ice cream is the best I have ever had and completes a perfect summer evening of strolling on the boardwalk.
The atmosphere is cozy, the staff are wonderful & it smells delicious as soon as you walk in the door on account of the waffle cones they make fresh in the front window.
I recommend anything chocolate with chunks in it or with peanut butter while my boyfriend swears by the mint. -
Review from Andrew T.
Toronto, ON
7/11/2010
Terrific ice cream wrapped in a store that makes you feel like it's out of a movie. Ed's story is great, too - he originally came up from the US, knew nothing about making ice cream, but decided he wanted to do it, experimented a lot, and, voila: awesome ice cream store.
Everything is fresh, and the whole store just smells of sugar. It's going to be packed this summer (as it usually is - even when it's cold out - go figure!) -
Review from David M.
Toronto, ON
6/8/2010
REALLY good ice cream. 16 previous reviewers, averaging 4.5 stars, can't be wrong.
Two points...Ed is a very nice guy (talk to him about ice cream if he's not too busy), and he CARES about his product.
2nd, they have a system! One server will serve your group. Don't try to get a second server involved in your party...it will just slow things down - and it won't work. ;-)
We all scream! -
Review from Tako T.
Toronto, ON
4/10/2011
Love their Blood Orange sorbet with Pistachio gelato =)
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Review from Matti C.
Scarborough, ON
1/11/2011
Jesus I love this place. The ice cream is so rich and varied. I especially enjoyed the Mayan spiced chocolate gelato (or something like that). Perfect on a hot summer's day.
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Review from C M.
Montréal, QC
2/5/2010
If I could summarize Ed's in one word, it would undoubtedly be: yuummmmm! My cousin took me here for my first time a couple of summers ago. We got the raspberry white chocolate and it was so rich and creamy- which is never a bad thing! The next time I went was around mid-October. Although we were all freezing our bums off, we still made the trek to Ed's- it was just THAT trek-worthy! There is always a line-up but who wouldn't sacrifice 5 minutes of their life for Ed's?
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Review from Andre G.
Toronto, ON
4/13/2009 2 photos
2 thumbs and 2 big toes up! A little expensive but when you consider the ice cream is handmade it's worth it.
Listed in: Leslieville FTW!
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Review from Hailey E.
Toronto, ON
2/17/2009
It's hard to think about ice cream in the middle of winter... but I dream about Ed's Real Scoop! There is nothing better than wandering along the Beach on a hot summer's day and finding yourself standing in front of Ed's. The smells wafting out of this place are INCREDIBLE! (all ice cream is made inside!) I totally agree with Abby, the waffle cones are to die for.
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Review from Ryan L.
Scarborough, ON
1/8/2010 1 Check-in Here
Best Ice Cream in the City. Pricier than chain ice cream places, but the price is relative to the quality of the ingredients that Ed's uses (such as Amarena Fabbri Wild Cherries). The only downside to Ed's is the constant lineups that extend out the door, but since their service is fast this is really just a testament to how good their ice cream is and not an indicator of a inefficiently run shop.
