Kem CoBa Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)

Vibrant counter spot for sorbet, ice cream & soft serve in inventive flavors, plus baked goods.

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

This business may be temporarily closed.

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	12 pm - 8 pm
Wednesday	12 pm - 8 pm
Thursday	12 pm - 8 pm
Friday	12 pm - 8 pm
Saturday	12 pm - 8 pm
Sunday	12 pm - 8 pm

Easter: hours might differ

Reviews present Kem CoBa as a Montreal ice cream landmark known for inventive, high quality flavors and a silky texture, with soft serve often highlighted as a standout and many calling it the best in town. The menu features bold, rotating flavors including pandan, lychee, rose, durian, mango, matcha, corn flakes with salted caramel, and other Asian inspired options, along with solid hard ice creams; tasters praise strong, balanced flavors and a creamy mouthfeel that stays light rather than cloying. The experience is sometimes described as artisanal and house made, with several notes about the soft serve and sorbet being refreshingly delicious. The shop operates cash only, so visitors are advised to bring cash, which can contribute to longer lines that nevertheless move at a steady pace. A few reviews mention pricing for small portions as a drawback, but overall the place is called a Montreal classic and a must for ice cream lovers, drawing repeat visits to sample new flavors and enjoy the friendly atmosphere.

Reviews for Kem CoBa

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*as of 2026-04-01

4.7 317 ratings

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5.0

gelato ice cream with unique flavours! Great staff & excellent service. we love it! durian, pandan, fruits etc.

Aug 11, 2025

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Limo

4.0

Good but

GELATO WAY BETTER!!

May 28, 2025

Rinki

3.0

Disappointed - Bring Cash or Be Prepared to Leave

I was really looking forward to trying this gelato spot after hearing so many great things, but I was surprised to find out they don't accept debit or credit - cash only. In 2025, that's just inconvenient, especially for a place with such a strong reputation.

I didn't have cash on me, so I couldn't even try the gelato. Disappointing experience overall. A heads-up on their payment policy would have been helpful. Might be great gelato, but I'll never know.

May 21, 2025

Lou

J'ai bcp voyage , y compris en Italie. J'ai habite a cote de Gelato del marchese a Paris ... pour moi Kem Coba est le meilleur glacier au monde . Des VRAIS creme glacée avec le vrai gout des fruits + des parfums recherches . Bravo , vous faites honneur aux glaces tous les ans

May 2, 2025

Perle75nyc

I choose sour cherry & Lychee, Fig & Orange. Both were tasty. Colorful bench makes eating gelato more sweet. Cash only is not convenient for tourlist.

Sep 1, 2024

Fatima

Yummy gelato, extremely creamy & light-weight. The workers were also super friendly & offered their recommendations.

Aug 26, 2024

Nicole

I love this place, they make lots of unique flavours & many are geared towards Asian flavours, such as pandan & soursop. The gelatos & sorbets are well made & have a rich but not overly sweet taste. My favourites are pandan & mango sorbet. Please note that they're only open during the summer months (closes in September) & only take cash. Be aware that there may be lineups, but it is worth it!

Jul 9, 2024

Emi

Pandan gelato is just out of this world! The texture of the ice cream is unlike any I’ve ever had before. Probably the best gelato I’ve had ever!

Sep 2, 2023

Alex

Gelato was smooth & rich, with exciting flavours like Pandan. Would recommend for a warm day in MTL!

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