The Merry Dairy
Bakeries & Desserts

The Merry Dairy

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← Hintonburg
Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryCurbside pickup

ABOUT

An array of classic & creative ice creams & desserts in a modern setting with outdoor tables.

HOURS

Sunday 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday Closed
Tuesday 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday (today) 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

RESTAURANT DETAILS

β™Ώ Accessibility
βœ“ Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
🍽️ Service Options
βœ“ Dine-in βœ“ Takeout βœ“ Delivery βœ“ Curbside pickup
⭐ Popular For
βœ“ Groups
πŸ‘₯ Crowd
βœ“ Families βœ“ Groups
πŸ’³ Payments
βœ“ Credit cards βœ“ Debit cards βœ“ NFC mobile payments
πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking
βœ“ Free street parking βœ“ Paid street parking

REVIEWS

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Dieter Sensovich
February 19, 2026
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Amazing little corner ice cream shop. Need more of these little shops. Kudos to the owners for making htis place happen. Have brought my kids here multiple times. Recently a friend ordered some mint flavored custard cakes for a birthday. Very rich and flavorful!

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Karl Peterman
September 13, 2025
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We came here on a cool Friday evening and the line was down the street… so we went around the side to the window where you can buy pints and got ice cream there. We got pumpkin spice, cotton candy, and cinnamon sugar. First time having their ice cream and found it to be very good. Not overly sweet. Flavors were just right in their intensity. Certainly recommend!

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Jason Taylor
August 14, 2025
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Well renown as the best ice cream in the city. About a dozen ice cream by the scoop, at least half of which are vegan. No dyes or other crap used in making it either. On this day the soft serve was available out back in a truck. The fridge is also packed with frozen treats and the ice cream sandwiches look amazing.

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Said Albayoumi
August 10, 2025
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I’m not exaggerating when I say this is by far the VERY BEST ice cream place I’ve ever tried across every country I’ve been to. The amount of effort and passion that The Merry Dairy staff and owners put into their ice cream flavours and ingredients is beyond phenomenal.

You can taste the freshness and quality of the ingredients they use, they diversify and change up their flavours while still maintaining perfect harmony and balance for each new flavour and their vanilla frozen custard is out of this world!

I just wish they could franchise while maintaining their top notch quality that I admire so deeply. I’m writing my review from Qatar right now cause that’s how much I’ve missed this place πŸ’›

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Wendy G
July 18, 2025
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A nice neighbourhood ice cream shop! It’s great to support local when you can!

There was a bit of a line but it went pretty fast. Lots of flavours to choose from. I had Trash Panda and it’s not a flavour I ever experienced at any other ice cream place.

Quite a few vegan options, which is nice. I’m not vegan but it’s nice for vegans to have ice cream options.

Parking is challenging. Just street parking that’s available.

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πŸ₯— Dietary
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Halal
Serves halal meat - even if they don't advertise it
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Vegan-friendly
Has solid vegan options even if it's not a vegan restaurant
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Vegetarian-friendly
Good vegetarian options on the menu
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Gluten-free options
Has gluten-free dishes or can accommodate
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Kosher
Serves kosher food or has certified kosher options
✨ Features
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Open past 10pm
Kitchen or bar stays open late - good for night owls
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Happy Hour
Has a regular happy hour with drink or food deals
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BYOB
You can bring your own bottle - call ahead to confirm
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Confirmed Accessible
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Private dining room
Has a private space for events or groups
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Quiet / low noise
Good for conversation - not a loud scene
🍽️ Amenities
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Patio
Has outdoor seating - patio, terrace, or sidewalk
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Live music
Hosts live music or performances regularly
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Dog-friendly
Welcomes dogs on the patio or inside
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Kids menu
Has a dedicated kids menu or child-friendly options
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Full bar
Serves spirits, cocktails, wine, and beer
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Takeout
You can order food to go - call or walk in
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Delivery
Delivers directly or through a third-party app
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Cash only
Doesn't accept cards - bring cash
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