Kem CoBa (in Vietnamese it means "third auntie's ice cream", nickname given to co-owner Ngoc by her niece) offers fresh ice cream and sorbet prepared with premium quality ingredients, with no preservatives nor artificial flavours. You'll also find homemade soft ice cream, with featured flavours that change based on the 2 chefs' mood and creative escapades. How about coconut-mango or strawberry cheesecake? You can also buy pastries that complement ice cream and sorbet. But this time, they're Ngoc's own little creations (baked on site). Now we're talking about shortbread, brownies, almond tiles, butter cakes, canelés, sponge cakes, etc. And a little (sweet) Asian touch is what makes them so special...
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.
Kem Koba is another great ice cream spot in Montreal. Always delicious & consistent. I especially love the soft serve swirl. A perfect treat any day & definitely a go to for ice cream lovers. 🍦😊✨
Feb 6, 2026
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We were in Montreal for two days & we went to Kem Co Ba two times. We wanted to go more but we couldn't! The ice cream & sorbet was out of this world. Texture on the chocolate 72 was silky smooth. Simply the best.
Got there before the line built up. Got Lychee & Mango sherbet. We also got the Ice Cream du jour (Blueberry & Honey). Wow were they delicious! You can really taste the flavours.
Aug 12, 2025
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Delicious ice cream & you can combine flavors! They'll let you taste 1. Make sure you know it's Canadian card or CASH ONLY! American cash at a 1:1 rate.
Tried two flavours, the pandan ice cream & the raspberry, lychee & rose sorbet. Both were sooo good. The flavour was strong but didn't conflict with each other. Not sickeningly sweet. Had to lick my cup dry
Hands down the best ice cream in Montreal. I finally tried Kem Coba after hearing the hype forever, & it more than delivered. I had the biweekly soft serve & it was unreal. Creamy, rich, just the perfect balance.
Yes, there's a line but it moves quite fast & honestly feels like part of the experience. The flavors are super creative, always changing, & everything tastes insanely fresh.
If you love ice cream even a little, this place is life changing!
Jul 2, 2025
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Unique flavours. Their soft serve is delicious & it changes often. They have one of the best chocolate ice cream I've ever had. Cash only, so come prepared.
Absolutely the best ice cream, hands down. We've been going since they opened, literally among their first customers, & we still go multiple times every summer. The soft serve twist changes every two weeks on Tuesday & it's always delicious & creative. They nail the flavours every single time. Our all-time favourite is the apple cinnamon at the end of the season. Kem Coba is a Montréal classic for a reason.
Long line but very quality ice cream! Very solid strawberry & lychee! Only ding is having forcing someone with USD to have to break a dollar over the 5 cents...please just make it a flat $7, already bad enough to not get the exchange rate 🤣😭
