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Lic's
Category: Food Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt [Edit]
3410 3 Ave NWCalgary, AB T2N 0M2
(403) 283-3578
- Price Range:
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- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
10 reviews for Lic's
10 reviews in English
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Review from John O.
Calgary, AB
3/11/2012
Great ice-cream and super service. I swear I could pound a whole liter of chocolate peanut-butter or pistachio myself. Awesome ice-cream cakes too.
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Review from Ron S.
Calgary, AB
5/23/2012
Our last visit to Lic's was disappointing. Their specialty is hard ice cream with the key word being hard. We had to change our selection because it was obvious that the freezers were not doing the job or could it be that the staff was keeping the ice cream soft to make it easier to form the scoops? Another disturbing thing about our visit was the server weighing our cones several times on a scale making the serving process tedious and us questioning whether we were getting ice cream or gold bullion. Not a great way to project value when you are paying $6.50 for a double cone.
We have supported Lic's for years and would like to continue to do so but they need to return to their roots and do the kind of job that has helped them remain in this location for so long. Ditch the scales and keep the ice cream hard! -
Review from Kimberly P.
Calgary, AB
4/29/2012
Nothing special. Overpriced. Less selection and less kitsch than "My Favourite Ice Cream" in Marda Loop. Great location though, close to the river. The owner was quickly shutting down the store just as we were leaving, even though there were still plenty of people coming in?!! Not the best business model. Probably won't be back.
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Review from Daryl D.
Calgary, AB
4/12/2011
Rob took me here as a treat once, after visiting his folks. I notice it is not a huge store, nor is it extremely decorated, but it still offers something great: really friendly service from behind the counter, and also some unique icecream flavors that Baskin & Robbins wouldn't even offer. We got a big bowl of Rolo icecream (I mean, hand-made there, not store-bought Rolo icecream). We shared it, and after awhile, I noticed I was eating too fast, because I was saddened to see it going down. I remember how difficult it was to lick the inside of a styrofoam bowl lol. It's a tad pricey, but it's totally worth every penny! :)
P.S. If you don't drive, I believe the #1 bus goes past it. -
Review from Sapna G.
Calgary, AB
11/3/2009
If I had to add up all the time that I've spent at Lic's (AKA Leavitt's Ice Cream Shop), I'm sure we'd all be shocked. Growing up in Calgary, it was a tradition, and it still is, to meet up at Lic's, grab an ice cream, and take our dogs for a walk along the Bow River.
Much to my sheer pleasure, this place hasn't changed at all. I recently took a trip over and it's as popular and delicious as ever! The smell of fresh baked waffle cones is undeniable, and they've got everything from ice cream to soda floats.
This time I opted to get the cherry cheesecake flavour in a waffle cone. TO. DIE. FOR.
Lic's has been making me happy for almost three decades and I have full faith that it will continue doing so for the rest of my days on this planet. -
Review from Kristy H.
Calgary, AB
6/12/2010
I would travel far and wide to get icecream from Lics.
They are a quaint shop but full of great customer service and perfect ice cream flavors. You can get everything from a small cup (but why?!) to a huge waffle cone (mmmmm).
My favorite flavour is thier peanut butter chocolate....THE most perfect I have ever found!!! They also offer small, medium and gigantic tubs of ice cream if your feeling in the mood for more.
Stop by Lics for a tasty treat on a hot sunny Calgary day and you won't leave dissapointed!! -
Review from Lindsay K.
Halifax, NS
9/23/2009 1 photo
Also known as Lic's, this is the best little ice cream parlour in the NW. If you're looking for a nice way to cool off in the summer visit Leavitt's for a nice, chilly treat.
They have so many different flavours to choose from you'll be deciding for hours. Each of their flavours is written on a giant chalk board on the wall and is updated with every new addition. Sometimes they have special feature flavours that are only around for a certain amount of time, so I like to try them.
Choose your size, flavour and eating method - cone, waffle cone or bowl. You can't go wrong with these tasty treats.
There isn't much seating inside, but who needs it? Lic's is so close to the Bow River you may as well take your ice cream with you on a nice little walk! It's sure to be an entertaining, and delicious, experience! -
Review from Jennifer L.
Calgary, AB
7/4/2011
Whats the first thing that comes to mind when you think of summer? Oh yes I know there are a lot of things but ice-cream should be one of them!!
I finally got the chance to visit Lic's. When I first stepped in the door, I went straight to look at the ice-cream selection. There's not much seating, but there is a bench outside you can sit on and enjoy the weather. My boyfriend and I ordered two scoops each in a cup. I got the chocolate peanut butter and cookies and creme, and he ordered heavenly hash and smarties. There were two people working, a girl and a boy. We ordered from the girl and it took a while because she was taking care of an order of french fries for an elder couple but she apologized for the wait. As for the boy...while we were waiting, I beleive it was his friend that came in to order ice-cream because he was using the terms "yo, man, dude, sup?" They were both yacking away about hats and bikes. Not in a quiet manner but in a loud obnoxious manner. I was quite turned off because he was just hovering over the glass and talking.
Anyways, the ice-cream was good, I really enjoyed the chocolate peanut butter, it had bits of peanut butter inside as well as I found a small reese's pieces cup inside too! We sat outside and enjoyed the +25 degree weather.
Will I go back? ..........yes, only if the other good places are closed. -
Review from Katie C.
Calgary, AB
11/1/2009
The best birthday surprise in the world is always an ice cream cake from Lic's. The bad thing about ordering one is that it always takes me a good half hour to remember that while the sign outside may say Lic's, it is actually called Leavitt's Ice Cream Shop (LIC's).
This is no doubt the best place in Calgary to get true Ice Cream. They have a ton of different flavors, and while it can be disappointing when my favourites get phased out, they always have something excellent to replace it. The ice cream cakes are "choose your flavours" if you call more than 24 hours in advance, so I have tried many combinations. Each one has been excellent, and the helpful staff will advise you away from the nastier combos.
I think that Lic's is perfect for both kids and kids at heart. I try to ride my bike down at least once a summer solely for the payoff at the the end. The store is conveniently located in Parkdale, just off of Memorial Drive and the bike paths, so by car or by bike, Lic's is where it's at. -
Review from Zoe L.
Calgary, AB
3/8/2010
I have lived in Calgary for 6 years and had never been to LIC'S. Every summer I'd say over and over that I wanted to go here, but it just never happened. Finally I got some of our friends reved up to stop in on our walk along the river. That is one great thing about their location, you can grab a cone and sit by the bow river on a beautiful Calgary day.
We got there at 6pm on a Sunday, the line up was insane! We waited though, a long while, the service was quite slow. So don't come here on a busy day and be in a hurry, otherwise you won't get your ice cream. They have about 6 freezers of ice cream, so thats about 36 choices!
Once we finally got to order, they were out of waffle cones, which was a bit disappointing. I got a double in a cup, my Hubby got a half double in a cup. I don't really like that they charge 30 cents for a cup, seems pointless to me, especially when they are already charging $3-6 for the ice cream. Our order came to $11. I got the kit kat and chocolate rainbow. I was blowin away by how much ice cream I got! It was very delish and I had a hard time finishing all of it. My Hubby's half double was the perfect size. They also offer simple snacks, baked goods and lunch items. The ice cream cakes go for between $23-49. They do have some seating, but with the line up it was very crowded.
I'm glad that I finally got to try out LIC'S! They have a huge selection of ice creams, even fat free and organic options! Though the staff was slow moving they were very cheerful! I can't wait to return on a nice day and try something else!
