Havre aux Glaces is described by reviewers as a place with attractive decor and a pleasant atmosphere, where service is generally good but the food can be hit or miss. Many visits highlight the outside terrace in summer and the ice cream experience, while a business lunch is noted as slower with issues like bones in fish and high prices for small shrimp. Overall, the ice creams and sorbets are praised as delicious and flavorful, with standout flavors including mango, coconut, pistachio and caramel varieties, and some call it the best or a must visit. The shop's location by the canal and the open seating area are frequently mentioned as enhancing the experience, though lines and crowding can occur. Taken together, Havre aux Glaces is seen as a reliable go to for classic flavors and a scenic place to enjoy ice cream, with many noting good value for the quality and generous scoops.
Best ice cream & sorbet! This is a must & we go all time! The mango & the caramel brûlé maple are the best! I've also bought some to take for dessert to a dinner we were invited, huge hit!
Oct 8, 2025
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Without a doubt, this is the most delicious ice cream you can have. When you eat the coconut flavor, it feels like you're actually eating real coconut. & when I tried their hazelnut ice cream, for a moment it felt like I was enjoying a handful of fresh, tasty hazelnuts. The sweetness was perfectly balanced, just the way it should be.
Our go-to spot for classic ice cream flavours that never disappoint. We got a combo of dulce de leche & pistachio, & maple burnt caramel with coconut milk. Both were delicious, & the prices were reasonable. There is also a nice open space where you can sit & enjoy your ice cream by the canal.
Great ice cream spot near Atwater!
If you're around Atwater for shopping or just having fun, I really recommend this ice cream shop. There's usually a long line in front of it - & for good reason! The ice cream is truly delicious.
It's located in one of the nicest & most scenic areas of Montreal.
The flavors are amazing, & my husband & I really enjoy going there. Every time we visit, we make sure to have some ice cream!
There's a seating area too, so you can sit down, enjoy your ice cream, & take in the beautiful surroundings & people-watching.
May 31, 2025
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Love going to relax by the water, rent a bike or paddleboard, kayak, paddle boat etc... & after all this hard work, you stop by & get a delicious ice-cream or sorbet :). They are delicious & very refreshing. Always a long lineup but the staff is very fast, efficient & super friendly. I loved the mango sorbet, & I mix it with passion fruit, adds the little sweet & sour taste. Vanilla ice cream is also very good
Icecream shop by the canal. The ice cream is too sweet to my taste but it was liked by everyone else i was with. They're really sweet & you can hang out on the little parc
Consistently good ice cream & a nice location along the canal. The 72% dark chocolate with the raspberry sorbet is a total knockout combo... & I love that they have the mini cone option!
