Carter’s Ice Cream

It was my first time here but I was surprised that they didn’t have many flavours. I ended up getting the vanilla coconut bliss with caramel drizzled on top and didn’t really enjoy it that much. I’ve definitely had better tasting coconut ice cream before. My boyfriend got run and raisin which he said was good.
The staff were very friendly and inviting so I’d probably come back in the future to try a different flavour.

Best ice cream (Kawartha) and huge scoops… what more could you ask for in an ice cream place?

I can’t believe this little gem has been right around the corner all this time! It’s the cutest little shop with great service and even smells great haha. They have all the basic and typical flavours like pistachio almond, birthday cake, dark chocolate+fudge, cherry, toffee something, chocolate chip cookie dough and more (about 20 flavours total). My boyfriend and I shared the Choco chip cookie dough and I regret it because we ended up fighting over the entire thing! I’m used to this flavour being super sweet but carter has it just right. The chips and chunks also added a nice crunch to the smooth texture. Bonus points for having the pointy cone and not the disappointing flat bottom ones. It was around $ 4.50 for a single scoop that was more like a scoop and a half! I’ll definitely be back but I’ll probably get bored of these flavours quickly.

I came to get my free ice cream at Carter’s Ice Cream on a very hot summer July day and picked the Butter Pecan flavour. They have an assortment of cone selections to choose from (or even just on a cup) and I got the sugar cone one.
I was surprised as to how big the ice cream was — it was «massive»! Generally I would take that as a sign that they are trying to compensate for the quality by giving you the quantity but this was NOT the case at all! The ice cream was really rich and creamy. The pecan bits were present and they give you a generous amount in the mix. It wasn’t just luck that I got a really good amount of pecans in my ice cream.
The store had a lot of customers who came as a family with baby strollers and all — it was that family-​friendly. They also have the colourful «tiny chairs» outside for the kids to sit on.
Thankfully they also have A/​C inside but it can get crowded fast as it is a pretty intimate space.
I can see that it is a hit in the neighborhood and I’m not surprised with the quantity and quality ice cream that they offer. Plus great service as well.

I’m partial to this place because I live so close to it. It’s also a very unique ice cream shop, mostly because it’s not a franchise and it’s quite fitting to the family atmosphere that is this Neighbourhood. Rarely is it not busy. For me I would like to see some different flavours. Some might argue that because they always have the same flavours on hand it’s a dependable family store. Overall it’s a great store. My wife and I think it’s pretty cute that the owners have plastic child sized Adirondack chairs for the kids out front :) I doubt you’d be disappointed going here. If you’re on a date the park is across the street, and there are some nice quiet spots to sit and relax with your ice cream. Enjoy this place!

Been coming here for 4 years with my son! It is an old school local parlour that serves up Kwartha Dairy and homemade waffle cones with all the fixings! Framed Artwork from the neighbourhood kids lines the walls and it is the perfect stop on a warm date night, or to bring the family after a practice! I recommend a thick strawberry shake, it’s killer!

Everone said huge scoops, they werbt lying. Black Rasberry Thunder for the win! Two double-​scoop waffle cones were a steep $ 16 but delicious, melt all the way to the bottom grand :-)

We discovered this place whilst researching milkshake places on Unilocal!in our area.
It is just off the main road and we almost missed it so make sure to know which street it is on before you head there.
Great selection of flavours and they even offer breakfast and brucnh items!
I had the Tiger milkshake which is orange and licorice ice cream (amazing!)
my fiancé had moose flavour which was chocolate and fudge with peanut butter cups!
I thought it seemed a little pricey at $ 5.99 for a medium milkshake but the scoops of ice cream are so generous, seriously I saw her load three huge scoops into the cup! can anyone say calorific?! worth it for a weekend treat though, delicious!
This place seems to be orientated around kids, lots of kids drawings all over the walls and the outdoor seating is just mini muskoka chairs! I don’t have children but I can imagine this being an awesome spot to take them on a weekend!
Overall, yes I recommend this place!

My kids absolutely love this place.
The portions of Kawartha Dairy ice cream are very generous and the cones, so I have been to told are «WOW». The waffle cones are all made in house. With lots of flavours to choose from the only thing wrong here is the damage it’s doing to my wallet. FREE Sprinkles!

Been here a few times, a little pricey but not bad, good ice cream and good service. This place is good for the community on a nice summer day

Anyone living in the Coxwell/​Woodbine corridor knows the struggle faced by those looking for a reasonably priced, healthy lunch. Walk into Carter’s and you’re immediately welcomed by warm smiles, ice cold Kawartha Lakes ice cream, and hot meals prepared fresh by shopkeeper and owner, Tammy. My favorite lunchtime treat is the jerk chicken wrap and spicy lentil soup combo — the fresh veggie garnishings add the perfect crunch and punch of flavor.

A little hard to find but once you do you’ll be back for more.
A nice little place to enjoy Kawartha Dairy ice cream.
If you haven’t tried it you should
Only thing i find is they need to make a better waffle cone. It’s just too fragile for the job. Tends to break while your eating it.
Other than that they have a great friendly staff and is on a nice quiet side street with lots of spots to sit and enjoy your treat!

You can’t go wrong with good ice cream (unless of course you are lactose intolerant!). Carter’s is a small shop with friendly staff, a nice addition to the neighbourhood. The shop can get very busy, which makes reading the available flavours a bit tricky since they are only written on the display case, but I guess that goes to show how popular they are. The staff was patient and didn’t rush us. If I lived nearby, I’m sure this would be the destination of many a walk!

love the yummy ice cream. Nice and pleasant atmosphere. Sometimes the owner seems in a bad mood, which makes it hard to talk to her. The young girls who work there are great though. Always smiling. This is yet another jem for East york

Great spot on a hot day when walking on the Danforth! Friendly staff! Open for spring now.
Friendly staff. Lots of seating outside!

Kid friendly ice cream parlour that serves about 20 flavours from Kawartha Dairy. Cute and classy decoration is sweet, and the service is friendly. The price is very good considering the huge serving sizes and the high quality of the product, which knocks Breyers into a cocked hat.
Pros:
Huge serving scoops
Tasty flavours
Yummy chunks of sweet goodness in ice cream
Customer reward scheme — get a card and every 10^th ice cream is free!
Cons:
Not much deviation from the standard range of flavours (no lavender or chili ice cream here!)
I have an ice cream maker at home

Friendly. Adorable. Quaint.
These are just some of the words one can use to describe this ice cream shop in the Woodbine/​Danforth neighbourhood.
This candy-​stripe clad establishment is such a welcoming slice of summer to the area. There’s a quiet sitting area for families off the Danforth with kid-​size seats and adult-​sized benches. The interior feels like a not-​so-​cheesy candy shop at the fair (complete with pink elephant popcorn). Adorn one wall is artwork from kids depicting their love for ice cream. Dare I say, it’s adorable!
And though the flavours aren’t anything innovative, it’s still a great place to stop by for a late (ish) night ice cream run. The French vanilla in milkshake form is more delightful than words can say.
Oh and as a word to the wise — go in knowing that one scoop actually means two scoops. Yesterday I overheard a customer gleefully complain how big the single scoop was. The shopgirl rationalized it by simply saying «I couldn’t get a wide scoop so I made it tall.»
Works for me!

I’m gonna eat it all up my i-​iiiiiiiiiice cream. Wanna lick?
Confirmed:
— Kawartha Dairy: 20’ish flavours.
— Big scoops: I had a double and the 30C forced me into a Major League Eating chow-​down.
— Sooo friendly: Hello, good-​bye, please and thanks. Wow. Unheard of.
Additionally:
— Free sprinkles!
— Milkshakes!
— Floats! (incl. Cream Soda)
— Sundaes!
— Exclamations!
All of the previous reviewers nailed it on the head. Carter’s kicks.
So long 31 flavours.
Hello Kawartha Dairy summer belly.

We found this place last year, just a few block from our house. I love how there are more and more local businesses opening in the area. This is a great neighbourhood ice cream parlour that serves Kawartha Dairy ice cream. The kid friendly service includes kid sized chairs on the quaint outdoor patio. Giant serving sizes always include free sprinkles. My personal favourite is the peanut butter chocolate on a sugar cone. Yum.
If you’re on twitter, @cartersicecream sends out a weekly deals like free toppings or sugar cones.

I agree with the other reviewer the scoops are crazy big!!!
We found this place (or should I say the kids did) last year, the owner is very helpful & has a quaint little old fashion ice cream shop. Kids art work of Carters or what they think of it adorn the walls.
The flavours are changed week to week so the variety is very good. Price is cheap for the serving you get. Inside seating and outdoor patio chairs. Parking is hard to come by, but if you live in the neighbourhood walk because your ass will thank you… milkshakes, sundaes and plenty of choices for sprinkles. Closes after Thanksgiving, re-​opens in Spring. They also have take-​home buckets of your favourite flavours.