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.
Incroyable ! Des parfums de glace originaux & délicieux ! Un coup de coeur pour le corossol qui me rappelle mon île 🏝? ❤?🇲🇬
⚠? Cash only pour le paiement, donc venez avec de l'espèce 😊
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
Par une chaude soirée d'été, on s'est laissé tenter par une glace chez Kem Coba, & franchement, c'était une vraie claque ! J'ai pris deux boules : corn flakes & caramel salé & c'est sans exagérer l'une des meilleures crèmes glacées que j'ai goûtées. Les saveurs sont incroyablement bien travaillées, on sent tout de suite que c'est du fait maison, artisanal à souhait, loin de tout ce qui est industriel.
La texture est onctueuse, les goûts sont riches sans être écoeurants. Petit point à noter : ils n'acceptent que l'argent comptant, donc pensez à passer au guichet avant d'y aller.
Une adresse que je recommande les yeux fermés à tous les amateurs de vraie glace !
Jul 26, 2025
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Havent been in years but still one amazing & original softserve,must stop if your touring the mileend!! I recommend a sunny weekday afternoon visit when there is less of a line...
Les éloges sont plus que méritées ! Je vous recommande vivement de goûter le combo caramel salé-cacahuètes miel. Sans aucun doute l'une des meilleures glaces que j'aie mangées !
La meilleure « crème molle » qui n'a rien à voir avec les textures & les saveurs de toutes les autres crémeries. L'expression « on est ailleurs » rallie ici éclats & notes qui se déposent en bouche & rassemblent les conversations autour de toute la diversité & le savoir-faire de cet établissement. Oui, on fait la file. & pourquoi pas? On y revient chaque fois.
