Ca Lem : Nothing says summer like a mouth-watering flavourful ice cream. It's time our friendly neighbourhood NDG let us satisfy your favourite summertime indulgence of fresh ice creams, sorbets, and homemade soft-serve swirls. From our 18 delightful flavours of creamy to fruity, hard to soft, or even a mix, you can never be short on options. And why settle for the classics when you could try out exotic flavours, made from scratch, like Pandan, Taro, Lychee, Milk Tea and Vietnamese coffee with a modern twist.
CA LEM Crèmerie Creamery is a trendy spot with a lively vibe and a creative, ever changing lineup of flavors, from wow sorbets like honey lavender, cantaloupe and strawberry lychee to bold picks such as mojito gelato and pandan, plus vegan options; the staff are kind and the owner is seen as sweet, making it feel welcoming, and portions are generous with good value, though some visits note long lines, limited popular flavors, and occasional inconsistencies or disappointments with samples or soft serve when available; overall it stands out as a must visit ice cream destination in Montreal with fun flavors and a sense of discovery.
Delicious ice cream, great selection of home made flavours. If you're nearby, absolutely worth a stop to grab a scoop (or two).
Personal favorite was the Vietnamese ice coffee!
Went to Ca Lem for a late-night sweet treat, & it was definitely a gem! This local spot in the Old Port is a must-visit. We couldn't decide on just one flavor, so we went with three: Citron Yuzu sorbet, Taro Mauve, & Lime Mojito Granita. All were incredible-great flavor profiles & not overpriced at all.
The location itself has such a lively vibe, always bustling with people for a good reason. The music in the background, the neon lights, & the quirky compliments sticky notes on the bar all added to the fun atmosphere. The service was excellent too, with friendly staff making the experience even better.
I'll definitely be back soon for more of their delicious creations!
Les saveurs disponibles sont très limiter. Les contenants de saveurs populaire sont pratiquement vide. L'échantillon goûter ( cerise noir/ chocolat) semblait délicieux. La portion obtenue en raclant le fond du contenant n'avait plus ce goût agréable. C'était triste en bouche, un arrière goût de savon.
J'aurais aimé une crème glacée'molle' mais la saveur de melon de miel ne m'a pas'interpellé'.
L'employé était gentille & son service courtois.
Visiblement, je préfère les crémeries plus classiques.
Jul 4, 2025
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Ca Lem is a unique experience that must not be missed! Best ice cream in Montreal. Stephanie is awesome! My son & I have been going to Ca Lem since he was a baby. We love Ca Lem!!
We have been coming here every summer since they first opened. This summer we couldn't wait to come back… we came the week after victoria day.
But we ended up waiting almost 30 minutes to get our ice cream because there was a huge line almost to the door & there was only one employee behind the counter working as fast as she could & to her credit she was so gracious & calm despite being clearly overwhelmed. Honestly a star employee.
At least 3 other employees were in the back either on their phone or eating ice cream & didn't seem to care at all to help out.
We got there excited for ice cream & my 2 year old daughter had a meltdown after waiting 20 minutes… ice cream is supposed to be a fun family activity but it felt like the management just didn't care to make it a great experience anymore.
They also didn't seem to have properly set up the place for summer… it was a very disappointing visit where it feels like the management has just taken for granted that the ice cream is popular. While it is still great, the now expensive price & insanely long wait make it less enticing.
when its ice cream season (SUMMER), they have a crazy new flavour every WEEK. very thankful for this as it allowed me to learn that i HATE HATE HATE PUMPSKIN SPICE I HATE IT I HATE IT I HATE IT (the other flavours are good tho)
