Reviews describe Hoche Glacé as a beloved neighborhood ice cream spot with a wide variety of flavors and a strong focus on quality ingredients, including standout vegan and dairy free options that many say rival traditional dairy in taste and texture. The menu ranges from classic creamy scoops to sorbet and vegan soft serve, with favorites such as matcha pistachio, pistachio matcha tourbillon, apple crumble tourbillon, tiramisu tourbillon, and chocolate dips, and several tasters note generous portions and creative textures. While the ambiance is praised as cozy and welcoming with a pleasant sit down area, prices are frequently noted as high and some reviewers feel portions or value could be better, especially for certain tourbillons and toppings. Service is repeatedly described as friendly and patient, contributing to a strong neighborhood vibe, though a few visits report long lines, busy crowds, or occasional slow service. The store is seen as a destination for dairy free dessert lovers and to stroll around Hochelaga, with many recommending returning to try more flavors and to sample new flavors. Overall Hoche Glacé emerges as a top choice for ice cream in Montreal with a broad appeal to vegans and non vegans alike, but potential visitors should be prepared for peak time queues and higher prices relative to other spots.
After Montreal Biodome, we stopped by Hoche Glace for sweet treats, & it was a fantastic experience! This ice cream store offers wide varieties of delicious flavors that meet to all tastes. The staff were friendly & welcoming, providing good service with a smile.
Staff was so friendly & had a great experience. I ordered macha pistachio ice cream, it had a generous amount of pistachio within & it tasted sooo good. I ordered a medium size for takeout & she suggested to put it in a larger size cup cuz it was really warm outside. :))
Jul 10, 2024
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c'est vraiment toujours la meilleure glace végane à montréal. les saveurs sont fun, les gens sont gentils, & les ice creams sont toujours délicieux. obviously il est toujours super occupé mais... qu'est que vous voulez? c'est super... on y aller la trop souvent chaque année.
Great Soft Serve Ice Cream! Definately worth a visit if your around the Biodome or botanical gardens!! Salted Carmel was heavenly. Small outdoor patio for seating as well!
I remember when this place first opened. The vegan ice cream was SO good. Then they changed the ice cream I think, & it was not as creamy anymore. Over the years I go back every once in a while & I find that it tastes less & less quality. Additionally, for two medium soft serves dipped in chocolate & sprinkles was 24 dollars!!!!!!! I was really sad & unfortunately will not be returning. It's so hard to find vegan ice cream so I am sad to leave this review but I don't want others to be disappointed like we were.
As an English speaker I'm always nervous figuring out whether there are English speakers in Montreal. This place speaks English! The ice cream also was so delicious. Might be the best soft serve I've ever had. I had a classic vanilla soft serve that was bigger than I expected for a medium. No complaints. They are very busy but the line moves along very fast. I would highly recommend this spot to anyone, especially if you're in the area for the biodome.
Jun 1, 2024
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Hoche Glacé in Montreal is hands down one of the best ice cream shop I've ever visited! From the moment you step in, you're greeted with a delightful array of flavors that are both unique & incredibly delicious. The quality of the ice cream is unmatched - every scoop is creamy, rich, & packed with flavor. One of the standout features of Hoche Glacé is their fantastic vegan ice cream options. They offer a variety of vegan flavors that are just as rich & delicious as their regular options. As someone who tries to avoid dairy, I was thrilled to find such high-quality vegan choices. The staff is friendly & always willing to offer recommendations if you're having trouble choosing from their amazing selection. The ambiance of the shop is cozy & welcoming, making it a great spot to relax & enjoy your treat. Whether you're a local or just visiting Montreal, Hoche Glacé is a must-visit for any ice cream lover. I can't wait to come back & try more flavors. Highly recommended!
Good selection of ice cream/soft serve. We got an affogato & a blue raspberry slushie with vanilla soft serve, & both were good. The place isn't very big, but there is a bit of bar seating & some spots to sit outdoors on the patio. Street parking is available.
We saw the reviews on how good their pistachio ice cream is, but it wasn't that « wow » It literally was matcha cream with pistachio nuts. It didn't taste much of pistachio. Overall, we enjoyed the matcha ice cream but we tasted better ones. Good place to go check it out. 2 Ice creams for 17$ cdn.
Hands down to the BEST soft serve EVERrrrr..!! Vegan icecream or not (I am vegan though), the quality of this icecream is creamy & drool worthy !! Options of dripping dark chocolate that can be poured on top..!! Montreal's BEST Icecream..!! So many flavours Tiramisu & Affogato are another level..!! Don't miss this icecream if you are EVER in Montrèal..! I am going to miss them as i am moving to Ontario soon !!
Apr 19, 2024
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The ice cream was just okay. Lots of flavors to choose from, but I had the soft serve. The soft serve had a texture like a McDonald's or a Dairy Queen soft serve which isn't bad, but I was expecting more from an ice cream store
