On Third Thought

Good ice cream. All dairy free. We just got a scoop to go. The staff were very nice, gave us a bunch of samples. I got a single scoop with two flavors. The portion size was perfect (I don't like huge amounts of ice cream). Also looks like a nice spot to sit on the patio and have wine and a scoop.

Atmosphere is small but cute and clean. Service is friendly and knowledgeable. Food is excellent. This are truly artisanal frozen treats. Good assortment of flavours and all are legit excellent.

Such a cute spot to go with your friends! Nice patio, good music, good portion sizes for the gelato and wine tasting :) Loved their fall themed cocktails! The girl running the bar was super lovely and sweet! 💕 Would recommend

I came here last night with two friends and got the mint chip gelato. The scoops were huge—one scoop honestly felt like a double! The staff were super friendly, asking about our night and creating a really welcoming vibe. It was refreshing, especially since service can often feel cold these days. I also didn’t realize they serve drinks here, so it’s a great spot whether you’re coming for ice cream or a drink. There’s plenty of cute patio seating outside, and even in the evening it was lively with great music playing. Overall, I’d definitely recommend this place. My only small note is that most of the flavors leaned fruity, with only a few richer options like chocolate, mint chip, and Rocky Mountain. I’d love to see more decadent flavors added to the lineup—but everything we tried was great!

Tried the lemon sorbet and raspberry vanilla ice cream — both were disgusting. They tasted overwhelmingly of RAW cornstarch, with a chalky texture that completely ruined any flavor. As they melted, they separated into watery puddles and weird, grainy clumps — a clear sign the cornstarch wasn’t properly cooked. Consuming raw cornstarch isn’t just unpleasant — it can pose health concerns like digestive issues or even bacterial contamination if not handled correctly… For a $6 scoop, this level of amateurish execution is unacceptable. If you’re going to charge premium prices, at least get the basics of ice cream-making right. We won’t be back. Edit (response): As a chef with a strong background in pastry and frozen desserts, I just wanted to share some insight. A well-made rice milk gelato should still maintain a smooth, cohesive texture when it melts — separation or a gritty consistency usually points to an issue with emulsification or overall formulation. Even without dairy, it's possible to achieve a creamy and stable gelato using the right techniques. I trust your response that there was no starch in your ice cream but it doesn’t change the fact that it tastes super chalky and unpleasant(especially the lemon sorbet). Just offering this as constructive feedback from someone in the industry, and someone who loves food and hates giving bad reviews to restaurants

We hired On Third Thought for our corporate event and it was a huge hit! One of the highlights for both our clients and our team. Jade, Joey, and Lauren were so responsive and accommodating, offering tons of flavour options (including dietary-friendly ones). Couldn’t have asked for better service, we’ll definitely be working with them again for future events! Thank you again 🍨

Lovely chat with the lady to decide on our wine 🍷 and gelato 🍧 pairings that mimic heaven. Here is the verdict: - [ ] Lemon+Proseccoo Brut (Tenuta Santome, Italy) - [ ] Italian cherry vanilla+Sparkling Raboso (Tenuta Santome, Italy) - [ ] Chocolate+ Primitivo (Contrada Monte, Italy)

The pairing of gelato and wine was a delicious experience. We chose three gelato different flavours and they helped select the wines that best match them. I wish the gelato was more creamy, but other than that it was amazing. The staff are really friendly and helpful!

The pairings were soooo gooooooddddddd. They did such a nice job pairing things up for us. The cocktail ice creams were our favs for sure but one that sticks out is the jelly and nut butter ice cream with a sparkling red. Magic. The gal serving us was lovely and super helpful and the patio is perfect for sharing the pairings.

I'd just read about the best gelato places in Toronto and On Third Thought was on the list, so we figured we'd pop by for a bite. I decided to try the Caramelized Fig and Strawberry Daiquiri flavors. They're both good but unspectacular. The fig was lacking that rich creaminess you associate with top-notch gelato, and I also found it a touch too sweet for my liking. The flavor was good, though. The daiquiri flavor fared better, even though it was quite icy. But it did replicate the taste of a strawberry daiquiri drink, so that was pretty cool. I think we probably would've enjoyed our meal if we'd actually paired the gelato with wine. I am curious about that, so I'll possibly return some day to try that.

On Third Thought excel in vegan and allergen-free ice cream. The Gelateria has an adorable and cozy ambiance. There are planty of flavours to choose from! The Chocolate Peanot Butter gelato (double scoop $9), in particular, caught my attention as it was truly exceptional. Its rich flavor and creamy texture were reminiscent of the gelato I had in Milan. Not only was the ice cream great, but the staff at On Third Thought were also fantastic. They were friendly, welcoming, and genuinely excited about their ice cream offerings, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for customers. My experience at On Third Thought was a delightful one, and I highly recommend trying their vegan and allergen-free ice cream for a taste sensation that rivals gelato from Milan.

food: 4/5 pretty decent gelato spot... if you're nearby definitely check it out. They also have a cute happy hour here that makes this place so appealing as an after lunch spot. They have a lot of your standard gelato flavours as well as one or two more unique flavours. Service: 5/5 the people here are so so friendly!!! As an indecisive person, I always feel so guilty for taking my time to decide and feel pressured to just choose a flavour. But the people here are so kind and offered us samples and even told us about doing a half and half single scoop... which I never would have asked for had I not known about it. Atmosphere: 4/5 while it's a very tight indoor space, there is plenty of outdoor seating! Bonus points for having a washroom available.

Came for the gelato and wine event. very warm and nice staff members it was a fun event trying something new pairing gelato with wine I didn't really knew that that was a thing so that was cool. They mentioned that the wine and gelato pairing is offered all the time even if you walk in you can order that outside of the event and if you follow them on Instagram they do plan on having other events throughout the summer The gelato that they serve is dairy-free, nut free as well as gluten-free for the cream and based gelatos that we tried that they used rice milk as the base. The espresso Martini is super delicious and has kahluha in it definitely give it a try they also have a raspberry gelato that literally just tastes like fresh raspberries so delicious. Worth a try if you're in at the neighborhood

Some great gelato tucked into a quiet side-street near Queen and Bathurst! While admittedly, my first thought was that I paid $10 for a double scoop of gelato (!!!), I realized that you're paying for a nut-free, dairy-free product that is, despite the substitutions, absolutely awesome. This is such a cute date place, with wine pairings and a patio, too.

Toronto loves patio season, toronto loves ice cream/gelato and toronto loves wine so this place checks off 3 boxes. it's a more unique concept that normally would be seen for Niagara on the lake but it was cool to see that a bar at queen x bathurst would also offer this. The wine pairings with gelato are flexible and definitely can ask for them to split for 2 people. Not sure how the other boozy flavours are but I personally felt that i'd rather drink an espresso martini. it might just be harder to get the stability right with the alcohol content for it to be more of a gelato texture. really enjoyed the mango and sauvignon blanc pairing though, the tropical flavours stood out. it was also interesting to learn about the wine because you can't find them in lcbo and they're all small batches made locally or from speciality wineries around the globe.

Found this idea of a wine & gelato flight from a tiktok video. The concept was unique, which made me want to try it out. I'm more of a sweet wine drinker so I'm picky with my drinks, which kind of gave me low expectations for the wine selection & I thought I probably would just like the gelato. We chose the flight, which came with 3 gelatos of our choice & 3 wine tasters chosen by the server. Let me tell you, the pairings were all amazing!! It exceeded my expectations & I enjoyed each one. The gelato flavors worked well with the wines. Overall, I will be coming back again when I'm in Toronto!

Super chill spot with a nice patio and friendly service. Our sparkling wine and gelato were perfect for a springtime patio stop. Highly recommend!

i genuinely wasn't a fan of the wine sorbet pairings, but i really enjoyed the sorbets separately. mango & cocunt were really good, coffee was good too but not with wine at all. very cute date idea

On Third Thought is the place if you're looking for gelato (and boozy gelato too!). Located near Bathurst/Queen, this spot produces all their gelato in house that is all vegan and allergen friendly. They also have cocktails and alcohol for sale as well. The shop is small where they do take out only. They do have a patio but no furniture as of yet when I stopped by. The murals on the wall are colourful and make a great instagram photo op. I stopped by on a Wed afternoon. There was no line and the staff greeted me promptly when I entered. She gave me suggestions on her favourite pairings as I mentioned I had to try one of their boozy gelatos. I opted for a single scoop (with 2 flavours!) and got mango as well as mojito (19+). The gelato flavours I got were both delicious! The mojito flavour was definitely a highlight and unique. Definitely do want to try their other boozy gelato offerings. Do drop by on a hot day if you're looking for a treat!

This place was perfect if you're looking for some boozy ice cream! It was tasty and dairy free. On a hot day was refreshing and also gave me a little pep in my step! Highly recommend their aperol spritz and their pina colanda flavours.

Solid but pricey spot for vegan gelato (does that still make it gelato?) and sorbets. I tried the Pina colada, watermelon, mojito and mango flavours. Pina colada and mojito were pretty on point in regards to taste, but you couldn't really taste the alcohol (is this good or bad?). The watermelon was extremely sweet and in my opinion tasted nothing like real watermelon and moreso like a candy watermelon, leaving a weird aftertaste behind. The mango was pretty accurate as well, and tasted very close to the real thing, though again like the watermelon, it was very sweet. Double scoops are $8 and each alcoholic flavour is +$1. Honestly this place is pricey compared to its competitors and especially so because the portions were pretty conservative. Overall On Third Thought makes solid frozen desserts and is definitely worth trying.

A wonderful vegan/plant-based wine&gelato place, which became a perfect dessert destination for our family. We came in by accident and tried fruity strawberry gelato, super rich chocolate one, vanilla & cranberry. All were amazing. I got kahlua latte, we also tried chai latte (which was not overpoweringly sweet as it often is). Our chocolate loving son appreciated the hot chocolate. The owner is very friendly and was very helpful telling us about all the other vegan options in the area. The ambiance is casual, but there is a heated patio for a more romantic ambiance which was open in the end of November. All in all, it was definitely a great experience for us and we will be coming back.

This is a cute & quirky gelato spot that can be easily missed. I almost passed it myself but last second saw a board pointing to the direction. They have a pretty unique selection of flavours and I tried their strawberry daiquiri & espresso martini. The flavours are definitely pretty strong & accurate but I found the strawberry daiquiri to be a tad sweet. The service was super friendly & welcoming when we stepped foot in however, midway through, service seemed to be unfriendly for some reason.

Amazing vibes here! Had so much fun hanging out on the patio during our weekend girls' trip! They had a permanent bracelet pop-up, and we had lots of great wine

What a magical place with the nicest staff! My son has a number of severe food allergies, which means it's impossible to go out and eat something. We had a delightful visit where he was able to sit on the patio and enjoy FOUR scoops of ice cream. It was delicious!!!! I could not recommend this place more to anyone - if you're downtown and want an ice cream, this is THE spot!

Super friendly staff! The gelato is house made and super refreshing. They have alcohol infused gelato and all of their gelato is vegan and allergen friendly.

This. Was. So. Fun! I was strolling along Queen Street and saw a board advertising "wine and gelato flights" - me being a sucker for flights, I had to stop by. Was greeted by an overly friendly employee who handled a cafe at full capacity so gracefully. It took about 15-25 minutes to order and receive my flight. They had ran out of I believe either a gelato flavor or a type of wine that is part of the recommended flight, but the substitute was just as good (if not better, for all I know). As for the flight: it was really good! The amount of gelato (~4oz each) and wine (~ 3oz each) received was favorable, and the pairings went together so well. Each gelato flavor was distinct, and the wine was just as good. For $25, the price can be seen as a bit high, but since this was my first time even being introduced to such a pairing, it makes me think that it's not easy to be duplicated around the city to make it a competitive price. As long as the price doesn't go up, I plan on coming back.

One of my top favourite hipster places for boozy, dairy free gelato with an intimate, neighbourhood patio space to lounge about with great tunes!

The most delicious treat! Especially happy to have found this given dietary restrictions. Must try!

I live in the area and I feel like I've been sleeping on this hidden GEM! They serve the most silky-smooth Gelato and they have a full on BAR! Jade made this Espresso Martini and is definitely one of the BEST in the city. When I saw her shake the shaker I knew she wasn't playing. And don't get me started about the music. I've always heard them playing music and she definitely shared me the Playlist. DEFINITELY recommend

Love this place! The owners are super kind and it is a great spot for someone with food allergies looking for a treat in the city. So many gelato options and they taste great. Wish they had some indoor seating for when it rains, but they do have some umbrellas up on the patio.

Oh my gosh, this is the place to get vegan gelato! Absolutely delicious, and wonderful customer service. My wife and I have had nothing but good experiences here and we're always excited to come here for date night! Jade in particular is so friendly and welcoming. Would recommend to anyone looking for a sweet summer treat!

On Third Thought has such amazing gelato flavors I'm I'm so jealous something like this isn't in Los Angeles. Thank you for having such an expansive and lovely menu

Yassssssssss the treats are delicious and the drinks are everything you want. The cherry on the cake is Jade the lovely shopstriss. Thanks!!

I tried the Chocolate and Italian Cherry Vanilla gelatos. I enjoyed them. Afterwards, I enquired about the ingredients in their gelatos, because I was concerned about artificial colours & flavours, as well as ingredients that one might consider to be inferior. After a week of no response, I followed up. The next day, the owner, Jade, replied that they don't have a log of the ingredients for each flavour that could be sent to me, but that if I selected which flavours I wanted to know about, that she would get that specific information for me. I thought that that was pretty contradictory and that anyone in the food & beverage industry should know exactly what's in their products. I told her two flavours. After another week passed, I hadn't received a response, so I followed up and also asked if they produced the gelato, or if they purchased it ready from a supplier. Another two weeks have passed and my enquiries have been ignored. I feel like this business is trying to hide something and for that reason, I don't recommend supporting it.

Such sweet and friendly people! I tried 4 different gelato flavours and they were all so rich in flavour. Would 100% mission all the way downtown for their gelato again.

Delicious ice cream and the friendliest staff! The cookie dough and cookies and cream are UNREAL! 10/10 Recommend!