As the summer heat continues in the city, it is important to stay cool and hydrate while going out.
Had enough ice cream already? No problem!
What better way to stay cool this summer than by trying east Asian-style shaved ice served at local Toronto shops, that aren’t just your basic snow cones, but a genuine culinary experience.
Here are six shaved ice spots in the city to try this summer!
Hanbingo
Location: 397 Spadina Ave.
Stop by this location to experience the colourful flavour palettes of Korean bingsu dessert! This shaved ice dish loads a mountain of selected toppings onto a base of ice made with a sweet condensed milk. From original flavours like bibimpap and mango cheesecake bingsu, this is the place to be for an elevated dessert experience!
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Honeymoon
Location: 460 Spadina Ave.
Take a trip to Taiwan at this dessert spot, where you can enjoy both a delicious Taiwanese meal and desserts! Their strawberry shaved ice, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is a customer favourite, and will leave you wanting seconds!
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The Cups
Location: 5647 Yonge St.
This spot is ranked by many as the number one K-dessert spot in the city, serving Korean-style sweets to share the richness of Korean culture in Toronto. Their top flavours of shaved ice are: injeolmi, matcha with red bean, tiramisu with an actual slice placed on top, strawberry, oreo, and mango flavours. Make sure to hit up this spot for their signature flavours while it’s still hot outside!
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Meet Fresh
Location: 5315 Yonge St.
Feel refreshed at this dessert spot, where you can enjoy a cold shaved ice topped with fresh fruit and sweet sauces! From signature Asian flavours like taro, ube, grass jelly, and more, this spot serves a distinct palette of desserts most popular in many east and southeast Asian countries!
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Sugar Marmalade
Location: 280 Spadina Ave.
This spot is the largest Asian dessert chain in North America, and has perfected their shaved ice selection for customers with various flavour preferences. Some of their popular menu items include the matcha and taro, bubble tea, and mango and grass jelly shaved ice.
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Cafe Namoo
Location: 23 Drewry Ave.
This is probably the cutest shop you will go to for their aesthetically pleasing desserts. With vibrant colours and shaved ice flavours on the menu, this spot is perfect to snap a picture for Instagram! Try their matcha or strawberry bingsu this summer, with a side of their dalgona latte, for the ultimate Toronto foodie experience.
