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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 Tuesday 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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4.6397 ratings
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*as of 2026-07-15
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Review Summary

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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Globe
5.0

Les glaces sont excellentes & les parfums originaux

Jul 12, 2026
on Google
Laurel
5.0

The burnt butter is the best ice cream I've ever had! Amazing!

Jul 12, 2026
on Google
Jc
4.0

Cash only, good flavours, wait time was about 15 min on a friday evening

Jul 11, 2026
on Google
Boris
5.0

Mathieu Caron blessed me up with the best cream in mtl 5 stars hands down. or should i say pants down ;)) 👅👅👅💦 💦

Jul 8, 2026
on Google
Julia
5.0

The rotating soft serve flavours are always a highlight!

Jul 8, 2026
on Google
Mital
5.0

I had the pandan & peanut/honey flavours. So good. Great way to beat the heat. There was a lineup & cash only.

Jul 5, 2026
on Google
Philip
4.0

Kem Coba came up on Google as one of the highest-rated ice cream spots in Montreal, so I had to try it-& overall, it's not a bad experience.

I tried both their gelato & soft serve. For the price, it's definitely a plus: portions are generous, & the cone is really good. I also love the funky, colorful interior & the shared seating space outside where people naturally end up chatting-it has a fun, community feel.

I had the salted cream & Vietnamese coffee gelato. They were good, but personally I found the gelato a bit too rich for my taste-I lean more toward creamery-style ice cream. The sorbets, however, were excellent. The strawberry stood out as amazing, & the matcha was also very good. The mango passion fruit with lime soft serve ice cream was also ok, too sweet for my preference though. So I couldn't have much.

Just a heads-up: it's cash only & expect long lines.

Overall, great spot for gelato & sorbet lovers, just not exactly my personal preference for ice cream style might have other options for my palette.

Jul 5, 2026
on Google
Ranya
1.0

Accueil pitoyable. Ils font certe de très bonne glace mais ils ont tellement pris la grosse tête vis à vis du monde qu'il en ont perdu le sens de l'accueil du client.
Je n'y remettait plus les pieds.

Jul 4, 2026
on Google
Nguyen
4.0

Frais, délicieux, asiatique

Jul 3, 2026
on Google
Noelle
5.0

Their ice creams are the best! definitely worth the hype

Jul 2, 2026
on Google
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