Ed's Real Scoop - Beaches

Feel like Gelato? They got you! The ice cream is very high quality, delicious and tasty. They have good variety of flavors and they make their Waffle Cones fresh in store. Portions are very generous; I got the Kiddie one and it was enough for me! Staff are very nice and friendly. Try them out!

Amazing ice cream! Mango sorbet tastes just like the fresh fruit, difficult to tell the difference. Freshly made waffle cones are a must have treat. All locals recommend this place, and it's for a good reason!

My friends and I ordered different favorites of ice cream, all taste great! Servers are very friendly:) Love it and excellent customer service ~

I came here maybe two years ago with a friend and forgot the name of the shop. Since then, I have daily dreams about the sweet cream ice cream. Such a unique flavour that when paired with the waffle cone, is downright heavenly. Today, my prayers have been answered and I found this shop again. Long lines but GREAT quality ice cream. There’s a lot of options so there is truly something for everyone. It is a bit expensive but worth it for the quality you are getting. The staff is beyond friendly and helpful, patient and kind.

Best Ice cream in town. I tried their cookie and cream. Amazing. I also tried 2 other flavours pistachio and mango sorbet wow 😋

Small ice cream shop with a little bit of outdoor seating available. Came in and got 4 flavours on a waffle cone and it was a HUGE cone. The burnt marshmallow was recommended and it was pretty good! They have some really interesting flavours and the ice cream is rich and creamy. Will definitely be going back!

Burnt Marshmallow from this store is on the list of the 100 Most Iconic Ice Creams in the world. This store is on our summer bucket list. We came here after visiting R. C. Harris Water Treatment Plant. I had one regular size of ice cream with Burnt Marshmallow and French Mint flavour in waffle cone. 2 flavours can be chosen in any size. Burnt Marshallow flavour is a must-try. When you almost finished, you would find a small marshmallow in the bottom of the cone! Though there were a few people lining before us, it did not take long to complete the order.

Decent ice cream, but definitely nothing special. It was tasty, they have a lot of flavors and even though there are still a lot of customers, you get your turn pretty quickly. You can find a few places to sit inside and in front of the store.

It was another hot summer day at the beaches and we were craving ice cream. Stopped by Ed's to fill that craving! Got the kiddie scoop which lets you choose from two flavours. I settled on mint chocolate chip and burnt marshmallow. The mint was very refreshing. Unfortunately the burnt marshmallow was melting really quickly which made a mess to eat. The line-ups are long here as expected but don't fret, it moves quickly! The shop itself is narrow but there is seating available outside for you to enjoy your treat.

Visited Ed's Real Scoop for dessert after dinner with a friend. Ed's classic ice cream parlor ambiance brought back memories of early 2000s nostalgia, although the decor could use a refresh. Our server was excellent, offering recommendations for the evening's flavours. We indulged in the cookies and cream, as well as the creme brulee ice cream, both of which were deliciously sweet and satisfying. As always, Ed's didn't disappoint, and we're already looking forward to returning in the summer for another treat.

Ed's was recommended to me by a local, and I'm glad we tried it! It was a Friday evening around 7:30, and the lineup was long, almost to the door. People were lined up by the coolers where you can pick up cartons of ice cream going towards the back and then in front of the ice cream displays. I'm glad we had gone in earlier in the day so I could look at the cooler in front of the shop and know what I wanted for the evening. I decided to get my mango sorbet in a cup regular sized. It was a lot of sorbet so it was my dinner for the night. Next time, I'll get the kiddie size in a cone as the cones smelled and looked delicious. I was happy with my choice as it was a perfect mango taste. The price was reasonable as it was around $13 for two treats. We walked down to the lake and enjoyed our cool treats outside. I would definitely be back!

you must try the burnt marshmallows and bananas. definitely the best in town. Although there is a queue, the service is very fast, there are benches in front of a small and cute place.

lovely service the lady at the counter kept offering to let me sample the things that i was thinking of getting but wasn't sure of because it was my first time, really sweet of her and she was funny too! gelato was delicious and well made with no dyes! cute little seating area in-front too!

First time trying this place after hearing about it from friends that live by the beaches. First thought was kinda confusing where the line starts as they have 2 freezers separated apart from one by the cashier and naturally two lines form, (one for each freezer) but staffs were friendly and guided people and served customers on first come first serve basis. After apologizing for butting in line I ordered the melted marshmallow for myself and mango for my son. The melted marshmallow was great, smooth and creamy, kinda tasted like vanilla and caramel but absolutely reminded you of "melted mashed" The mango was also good and tasted like mangos but more of a sherbet style if you're into that. Overall the ice cream was good and fresh and no freezer burns visibly or taste which is great! 3.8

Really consistent quality handmade ice cream and the many top-rate flavours are a 5/5. Ed uses natural flavors which is exceptional. The one weakness is I find some flavors can be weak which is more the experience of eating bland sugary milky cream, which doesn't seem worth the caloric intake and general heaviness. I would suggest pre-tasting a few flavors, and finding the ones that you like which may be different than my "top picks." And definitely try the frozen yogurts, sherbet etc. The handmade waffle cones are delicious and I've never regretted buying one.

After dinner, my cousin suggested we check out Ed's Real Scoop. I'm always down for ice cream, especially when it's only a short walk away! We dropped in on a Sunday evening (around 8:30pm) and the place was packed! Line was out the door. The line doesn't move the quickest but they take your order all in one group and let you sample a few flavours. The menu is up along the wall; 24 ice cream, 11 gelato, 4 yogurt and 4 sorbet flavours. Prices are super reasonable ($3.48 kiddie, $4.43 regular and $6.15 large). The best part is you get two flavours regardless of what size you order! Awesome. There's ice cream sandwiches ($6.00) and dessert pies ($20.00) in the fridges. For cones, you have a choice between waffle ($1.33), plain and sugar. - Milkshake ($6.50 double) - M went with a strawberry s'more milkshake as he hasn't had one in ages. I tried a sip; decent. - Creme brûlée and fresh mint ($4.43 regular) - the fresh mint was my favourite flavour out of them all. Creme brûlée was good but paled in comparison to the mint (with chocolate). Yum. - Tahitian vanilla bean and s'more ($4.43 regular) - vanilla was creamy but it needed way more vanilla bean flavour. Too subtle. The s'more was much better. The line tells it all. Good quality and reasonable prices. Apparently, I need to come back for their burnt marshmallow.

Pretty good. My second time trying it and the icecream is good. Quick service you order at the window. Line up on the sidewalk that's cordoned off so you don't block the way for others. Definitely try the burnt marshmallow. Cookies n creme is an easy choice. Creme brulee doesn't taste like the real dessert but it does taste good.

If you ask me to list some of my favourite dessert places in Toronto, then I believe Ed's Real Scoop will be right up there. This is my go-to ice cream/gelato spot and sometimes I would even go out of my way to drive all the way down to the Woodbine Beach just to get a scoop of their sweet sweet icy dessert. My favourite flavours are the Pistachio and the Bacio flavour gelato, and thank god a Medium allows me to choose 2 flavours. However, if you want it in the waffle cone, which is filled with marshmallows, it is $1.20 extra. The gelato and ice creams are made fresh in house and you can tell it's good quality, because the texture is very dense and doesn't melt as easily as the store-bought stuff.They do allow unlimited sampling before you make your decision, which is nice, and the staffs have always been very friendly and knowledgeable of the ingredients. And yes, credit cards are accepted. I highly recommend giving Ed's Real Scoop a try, and it is especially nice enjoying some frozen treats while walking along the beach in the summer :D

You know what your getting and the quality and rate is good. Prices are fair. Option to taste flavours. Staple in area:

We happened to be way out in the Beaches for Doors Open Toronto and during a walk along Queen, we passed by a long lineup for Ed's. I realized I hadn't been to this location in several years, so it was a no-brainer joining that line. About 15 minutes later, it was our turn to order and I decided to go with Toasted Marshmallow and Crème Brûlée in a waffle cone. Toasted Marshmallow is and probably always will be one of my all-time favorite flavors, and this version certainly didn't disappoint. Though it's not quite as delicious as the one on offer at Bang Bang, I still enjoyed the heck out of this creamy, flavorful scoop. Unfortunately, Crème Brûlée couldn't help but come off as bland in comparison. I mean, it's fine; it's creamy and consistent in its flavors, but the whole thing comes off as muted when placed in the same container as Toasted Marshmallow. The waffle cone was superb, as usual.

Literally the apricot sorbet is everything!! No icy shards, beautifully blended sweetness and sourness, LOVE it after a nice and peaceful summer afternoon at the beaches close by.

I tried their pistachio gelato and I'm underwhelmed. I didn't like the texture. Hard to describe except for raspy/scrapy/grating? Even sorbets have a better texture than this and also, ice was forming inside. As for taste, it wasn't rich/creamy and was a little too sweet for a pistachio gelato. Also, some of the pints were soaked and unravelling so I had some spillage. On the plus side, they do use real pistachio and also have pieces in it.

This is the best ice cream in the neighbourhood for sure. Great flavours and hand made waffle cones. Nice people. Definitely recommend!

Deeeelish! Best Burnt Marshmallow I've ever tasted and the Chilli Pepper Chocolate so great.

It was alright. Toronto has a streak of a good few days of warm weather before a massive snow storm. We decided to get ice cream from Ed's! My husband got Burnt Marshmallow and Sweet Cream. He loved his picks and really enjoyed them. For myself, I got the kiddie cup with Tahitian Vanilla Bean and Creme Brule! I got it in a cup and I felt the ice cream melted way too quickly and got liquid so fast. I felt I didn't really enjoy it. I love Vanilla Bean flavour and who doesn't love Creme Brule but wish they were still in solid form so that I can enjoy it. Maybe next time! COVID: only 1 party inside at a time, glass barrier between staff and guests. Staff have masks on and obviously, no taste tests :)

The ice cream here is delicious and made of good quality ingredients. It is Home made ice cream in flavours like vanilla apple pie where they bake an apple pie, and then crumble it into home made vanilla ice cream. Another favourite is Bacio, the Italian chocolate, or the seasonal pumpkin pie. They also have gelato and home made Belgian chocolates. There's a reason why this ice cream store can survive in Canada when warm weather is only 6 months out of the year. The only negative is that the lineups can get long but wow, is it worth it.

Love their ice cream! No trip to the beach is complete without a visit to Ed's Long lost of flavours, some of my favourites include the mocha and the apple crumble. But you can't really go wrong with any of their flavours They have great social distancing protocols and contactless payment.

I have heard that Ed's Real Scoop is THE place to go and in the summer the lineups for frozen treats can go around the block. Good for me that I went on a grey week day in spring. No lineup at all! When I saw that green pistachio I just had to have it. I had no idea at the time it was gelato, I just knew that it was the super rare flavour of my childhood and I wanted it.In a waffle cone of course! Damn! This cost me around $6 and I attacked it all the way down to a park bench near the water.My only disappointment is, and I know this is going to sound ridiculous, this is more fancy-pants pistachio gelato than I wanted. They probably made their own authentic pistachio milk to create the real deal base but I wanted that fake flavour of my childhood. Food has gotten so artisanal! This was good but it was so subtle. I like big and bold flavours and this really tasted mostly like vanilla ice cream with loads of pistachios in it. Poor choice on my part. There were many other flavours I could have chosen from that would have been great. Sadly I think the pistachio ice cream of my childhood is just no more. Because the flavour was so subtle this was really like eating butter, so rich, especially for gelato! Super high quality ingredients, good customer service... I am sure my next scoop is going to be even better. ~ Suzie the Foodie For full review: http://www.suziethefoodie.com/eds-real-scoop/

The ice cream is delicious but it is a bit overpriced. The staff are friendly and helpful.

Love this place. The burnt marshmallow ice cream tastes like a summer night around a campfire.

Whenever I dragged my friend to go on a eating spree with me, she always complains no matter where I feed her... sushi (hmm), cakes (nahhh), burger (oh not again!) foie gras (oh...not one of the Hoofs) Ed's Real Scoop is the only place that when I asked her if she want some ice cream.. she would have said YAY!! I want it!! So that alone worth 4 stars!! I have been to the Leslieville location which I l enjoyed better because of the extra seating and more spacious set up. The Beach location is a little more run down.. but aside from that, it does have a more nostalgic charm. No patrons but us when we dropped by on this chilly Sunday afternoon... it was so windy.. and cold... I think most people were drinking hot chocolate instead of eating chocolate ice cream. Burnt Marshmallow and Tahitian Chocolate both taste smooth, rich and divine... I knew my friend really enjoyed her ice cream because she was licking her spoon non stop... as she would not let any goodness to be wasted! No judgement here, as I like to lick my plates clean too! :)

Homemade waffle cones! With a marshmallow on the bottom so the ice cream doesn't drip out. So thoughtful. You can choose 2 flavours regardless of what size you get. Tried: Burnt marshmallow ice cream - caramelly and not too sweet. Caramel swirl throughout. Ice cream has a good smooth texture Lemon sorbet - has real lemon zest throughout. Refreshing after a greasy meal but quite sour. Waffle cone is a bit thick but crispy and light. The cone is very big so with 2 scoops of regular looks tiny French Mint ice cream - tastes like After Eight. Has shaved chocolate throughtout. Not artificial green like regular mint chocolate chip ice cream. Banana Gelato - tastes like real banana! Just the right sweetness like a ripe banana. Creamy texture, light and not too heavy. Lineup grows as it gets later but it moves very fast. They serve one group of people at a time.

This place is really good. All the ice cream is made in house. I ordered an off the menu Sunday..... two scoops of burnt marshmallow ice cream topped with a crushed sugar cone and fudge.

My husband took me here on our first date a few years ago...how could I resist a man who knows good ice cream?? Their constant line ups should already whet your curiosity. But don't ponder too long, get in line and be ready for some goodness. A fan favourite is their burnt marshmallow but I do like to venture out to try their other flavours. I've yet to try the sorbet! Lots of opportunities for that!

A delicious ice cream shop in the heart of the Beaches, Toronto. Fabulous selection, friendly staff, always a treat

Get the burnt marshmallow ice cream. Will change your life! Seriously though, it's a great ice cream store, pretty reasonable price. Smooth and creamy, doesn't melt too fast, and the service is speedy (and will deal with your indecisiveness because there are a good number of flavors to indulge in)!

Best ice cream out there! Be ready for a bit of a line but it's so worth it. Great friendly staff as well.

Best Ice cream in the city. Hands down. Located in the beaches- Ed's real scoop delivers flavours true to their flavour name. I had Apple pie & burnt marshmallow (most popular flavour) and my boyfriend had burnt marshmallow and creams brûlée. First- you get TWO scoops no matter what size you get and decent pricing , 10$ for two, I got kiddie and he got regular. The Apple pie had REAL Apple & crust in it, amazing. The burnt marshmallow SERIOUSLY tasted like burnt marshmallow it was unreal. All flavours were extremely creamy. They do have vegan options btw (sorbet). 10000% recommend !

Best ice cream in Canada! Stop by every month and helpful staff. Great place to relax and put a smile on.

Great beach staple for some friendly ice cream anytime of the year! Friendly service and delicious ice cream. Highly recommend!

came here for dessert at night. this place closes pretty early at 9:30 so we just made it in time. it's a cute small place but compared to everywhere else it had a long line up. the line moved quickly and there were many choices of ice cream to get and you can mix and match for the same price. all sizes came with two flavours !! we were able to taste test the flavours which was great and I got the regular size for $4.33 plus tax which was a good price and I got to get a free topping and I got gummy bears!!! the portion was perfect for me. the waffle cone is $1.33 more but taste very delicious and crispy. I chose the flavour chocolate cheesecake and cookies and cream and they did not disappoint. both were perfectly sweet and creamy. my favourite flavour of ice cream is cookies and cream and the cookies they put were soft and YUMMYYY. everyone in the group left satisfied. overall the place is really good and I would recommend it to everyone. they have unique flavours such as burnt marshmallow that my friend really liked and taste like real burnt marshmallow. one set back is the way they take orders because they do it by groups which is a little weird and can cause some chaos. other then that a cute little store by the beach with amazing ice cream

There are two locations on Queen Street. I visited here after walking on the bench in one summer afternoon. The surround area is quiet and peaceful and I enjoyed its delicious ice-cream seating on the street side. I ordered pistachio and green tea in plain cone. Both are green!! Haha~ Really good taste. Not too sweet and full of flavour. The ice-cream is in natural color. No artificial colour or flavour!! Compared to other place's ice-cream which looks bright-coloured and very beautiful, I think Ed's scoop is real food and much better! When I riding back to downtown along the queen st., I found the another location was more popular. But I recommend this location because staff were all very nice and provides a more comfortable not crowded eating environment.

Ed's Real Scoop is the real deal! And here I foolishly thought that doling out $4.99 for a tub of Dazs or Ben 'n Jerry's was an indulgence... Move aside and make space for Ed's! Originally I was going to opt for a Pistachio Gelato because that is one of my favourite flavours; in fact anything with nuts in it are my cup of tea... That's what SHE said! But then I thought I should probably venture out of the nut sack and experience different flavours - ones that I've never tried before. Seeing as they didn't have an extensive selection of gelato flavours, and seeing as I am a woman who likes variety, I wandered over to their ice cream section - NOW we're talkin'! After having perused the many flavours, and having been offered a taste test of the Tahitian Vanilla Bean and Burnt Marshmallow... I opted for the Burnt Marshmallow... And I never looked back! Although it didn't really encompass any hint of marshmallow flavour, it was the creamiest, smoothest, ice cream I have ever tasted. The caramel was to die for and I don't usually like caramel... I would say that this should've been named Caramel Flan or Creme Caramel instead of Burnt Marshmallow. All in all, even though there was nothing marshmallow-y about the ice cream I had, I still loved it. I will definitely be coming back for a rendez-vous with Ed on those lonely summer nights when a gal just needs some ice cream to feel all better! Who needs men when you got ice cream, lol.

Absolutely great ice cream shop on the beach! Everything on the menu is great! Definitely try the waffle cone

If it's warm in The Beaches you'll find locals queuing up at Ed's Real Scoop. The ice cream's made in house and you can taste the dedication in every bite! Take scoops of wildly delicious flavors like chocolate banana and French mint out to a seat on the bench in front of the shop to enjoy. But make sure to get there before closing time. I personally watched more than a few folks turned away because they'd shown up too late.

I give it 4 *Stars* which is pretty generous in my world and there was a single MEMORABLE reason for it. I walked in smelling the most pleasant smell and it wasn't Ice Cream. I haven't developed that Ice Cream smelling skill yet! The whole place smelled like Waffles and that was because they were making fresh batch of Waffle Cones at the Waffle Machines on display at the window near you. Good amount of seating and even bar seating facing the window where you can TEASE kids walking by while their mom drag them along. The decor is of Dessert/Ice Cream Parlour mooding with Cow flying over the Moon(Clock) which isn't functional. Ed's has Gelato and Ice Cream where I got the Large Ice Cream Cup($5.13) that gets you up to 3 Flavours where I got Cinnamon(YUM), Burnt Marshmallow(A-OK), and Macaroon(A-OK). The Macaroon had Chocolate chunks inside as well as Dried Coconut bits. Burnt Marshmallow was almost like Caramel Sauce Vanilla Ice Cream to me. It's Cinnamon I like that had that subtle flavour. Along the side is a display of various merchandise as well as a FRIDGE with pre-packaged Ice Cream desserts for take home.

Had a craving for ice cream and found this place through a Yelp search, it was worth the 20 minute drive. I tried their waffle cone with two scoops, Beech Fudge Brownie and Maple Bacon Crunch... such a treat to combine ice cream and bacon in one snack! Also sampled the PB&J flavour, which was nice, but I was happy with my choice.

I had the burnt marshmallow. It was very creamy. They did a good job making the ice cream. I don't know if the actual ice cream had any marshmallows in it. It had like caramel and pieces of what you call "sponge toffee", like what's inside of a crunchy chocolate bar. This ice cream flavor was kind of mild. Not a very strong flavor. They have gelato and they have ice cream. You also have the option of buying little pints to take home. I would recommend this place if you're in the area. It's about $4 plus for a single scoop. I'm giving this place only a 3 because the burnt marshmallow didn't really seem to have any marshmallows in it.

Seriously? You're looking at the reviews? Have you seen the line? You know it's good just go inside, it's worth the wait!

I came in for some gelato and it's the best gelato I've had since coming back from Italy last year. Amarena Cherry and stracciatella filled my cup and it was honestly great memories of hot days in Italy. There were so many people walking around with ice cream the night we were here and it was a great choice to go to.

If You Like Ice cream you have to try this place. I had the Blood Orange and it was a 10/10. That's a high rating because I am no a big fan of ice cream But this place is heaven.

As a long time Ed's customer? I'm not going to lie, when I want real ice cream I go here. Everywhere else I venture feels second rate. The espresso gelato is my go to and the French mint, burnt marshmallow and cookies and cream out some of our faves. Beach location is a post soccer stop we willingly wait for. Only reason for a lack of five stars? Inconsistent scoop sizes. Won't keep us away though..

We stopped by this little ice cream shop when we were visiting the neighborhood. We had Chocolate and burnt marshmallow on cones - they were pretty good with fantastic aroma that you get from good ice cream shops but flavor and texture wise they did not live up to what we expected.. both of them were a bit too sweet for our taste and the texture wasn't as chewy and dense compared to other popular alternatives in downtown area.

My friend took me there after a nice dinner at the Beaches. It was sunset. You know what does that mean? It was the longest line I have been standing in this country, except five dollar Tuesday at Carlton Cinema last spring :P Well, the stand was totally worth, as you probably figured out. The cone is nice and crisp and the scoop is H U G E. I love sweets, would eat them every moment, and I was struggling while eating it (probably because of the earlier dinner), but anyway, it is big no matter what. I chose pistachio, which is my all time favourite. Stellar! Loved it. They offer variety of other stuff as well, as their own made chocolates, candies etc, so if you do not feel just ice cream, then there are other options for you available. Do not let yourself down if you see a long line on a nice summer evening, as it goes pretty fast, as the girls at the register work real fast and hard. They still smile :) Just do it!

On Sunday afternoon, we decided to venture to the beaches and we came across this lovely Ice cream shop that had a very long line. Many times I have passed this place but it was closed. So luckily we had time to kill and we waited for around 20 minutes. The servers were quick and asked what we wanted. I told her, waffle cone burnt marshmallow and coffee almond fudge swirl. Honestly, it was my first time and I didn't even know we could get a topping for the ice cream. There were many choices like walnuts, kit Kat or jelly beans. For every cone, it comes with 2 flavours from gelatos, yogurts or ice cream. Both flavours we picked was an ice cream. The kiddie size was quick big and since it was a hot day, we managed to finish most of it before it started dripping. I would recommend getting the waffle cone since it is made in store and they put a marshmallow at the end of the ice cream cone. I think the kiddie size would be the best for cones to avoid any dripping. I am planning to go back to try the other exotic flavours like dark chocolate chili or ed's birthday cake.

My first time trying Ed's was great! Its a small shop so it was a bit crowded when I was there but the ladies behind the counter moved quickly and efficiently. Sizes are kids,regular and large but no matter what size you choose you can have 2 different flavors. I went with the raspberry and mango gelato in a waffle cone. My waffle cone didn't taste super fresh but I love that they put a marshmallow in the bottom so your ice cream/gelato doesn't run down and out of the cone as it melts. Definitely recommend and would like to try more flavors.

Such a great place. The ice cream is excellent and original, and the prices are reasonable for huge portions. It's also the only ice cream place I've been to that has a reasonable cost for extra candy toppings for the kids. Am constantly trying to find excuses to come here.