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...
Kem CoBa is widely regarded as one of Montreal's best ice cream spots, known for creamy, artisanal flavors and a silky soft serve that fans crave; the menu features a rotating selection of inventive flavors, including pandan, lychee, rose, mango and other bold pairings that change every couple of weeks, keeping the experience fresh. The experience is praised for quality and variety, though lines can be long and the shop operates cash only, so visitors are advised to bring cash. Taken together, Kem CoBa stands out as a memorable, artisanal destination that brings creative, fresh flavors to the Montreal ice cream scene and earns frequent repeat visits from locals and travelers alike.
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.
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This spot can have HUGE lines, thankfully when we went there were only a few people (weekday afternoon). We got the soft serve special & it was DELICIOUS & the perfect size. I feel like it was more I would get sick from the sweetness. Totally worth the stop!
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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!
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.
