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Kem CoBa

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

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.6$
CLOSEDOpens Tomorrow at 12 pm
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Kem CoBa specializes in artisanal ice cream and sorbet produced with meticulous attention to natural ingredients and traditional churning techniques. The selection features a rotating array of complex, globally inspired flavors that highlight seasonal fruits and high-quality dairy components. Each batch emphasizes a dense, creamy texture designed to showcase the authentic essence of the core flavor profiles. Beyond chilled confections, the establishment offers a variety of handcrafted sweet treats and delicate pastries that complement their signature frozen offerings. The minimalist environment focuses entirely on the production quality, allowing the intricate flavor combinations to remain the primary attraction for patrons. This focus on craftsmanship ensures a consistent experience defined by bold, recognizable ingredients rather than excessive additives or artificial flavor enhancements.

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4.6410 ratings
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Kem CoBa is widely regarded as one of the premier ice cream destinations in Montreal, celebrated for its high-quality artisanal gelato, sorbets, and rotating soft serve flavors. Visitors frequently praise the shop for its unique and creative flavor combinations, particularly the Vietnamese-inspired options like pandan and salted cream, which offer a refreshing and authentic taste profile. While the shop is famous for its long lines and a strictly cash-only payment policy that requires advance preparation, many patrons find the experience well worth the wait. The vibrant community atmosphere, friendly service, and commitment to fresh, well-balanced ingredients make it a must-visit spot in the Mile End neighborhood, though some guests suggest checking the menu in advance as popularity can occasionally lead to varied personal experiences.
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Martin
5.0

The hype is real, folks. Just do like I do & go when it's rainy & cold. My last visit I had a goat cheese & sour cherry ice cream, it was absolutely mind blowing. The dark chocolate is rich & tasty, & they have sorbets with weird fruits too. I could have had anything on the menu & I know it's good.

May 22, 2025
on Google
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
on Google
Lolo
5.0

Excellent service client & crème molle ❤?
Ça vaut vraiment le coup d'attendre

May 4, 2025
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Lou
5.0

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
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Ser
5.0

So good!

Apr 7, 2025
on Google
Sondos
5.0

Accepting only cash

Apr 2, 2025
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Boo
5.0

Very good ice cream, I got there every summer, but they take cash only

Feb 9, 2025
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Rust
5.0

Solid vegan selection. Super tasty.

Oct 26, 2024
on Google
Raiyan
5.0

Came here while visiting Montreal back in the end of September. Randomly fell to my knees as I had a flashback of this delicious ice cream. Prompted me to write this review. I need you to open a shop in Toronto, please! Jokes aside, love how inventive they are with their flavours. The long lines speak for themselves, these guys should be a national treasure. I'm not a fan of sweets, but I can easily inhale 10 pints of whatever these guys are offering. The soft serve with raspberries & cheesecake was an easy 15/10. Beware, all other ice cream after Kem Coba will be a let down.

Oct 21, 2024
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Émilie
5.0

Meilleure crème glacée!

Oct 14, 2024
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