Rain or Shine Ice Cream

Had dinner in the area (Vij’s) and stopped by for some ice cream post dinner. Sampled a few of the offerings but settled on my favourite, Salted Caramel. We are frequent Earnest customers and would rate both Salted Caramel’s as equals. We both really liked the cone itself which tasted a cross between a cookie and a waffle… nicely done Rain or Shine.
Great ice cream, great location and can see why it is so popular.
Happy to recommend Rain or Shine Ice Cream.

I think this is my favorite ice cream shop in Van so far. Salted caramel, malted milk chocolate with honey comb, coffee toffee, and a specialty burnt butter snickerdoodle, etc… it really is all soo good… I actually don’t think I’ve found a flavor I haven’t liked yet in what I’ve sampled thus far. They are also one of the few shops in town that I’ve seen give the option of having a half scoop (2 flavors as «one scoop») or a double scoop which is just a dollar more. Definitely worth getting a double scoop IMO. :).
Service is fast and friendly, space is upbeat and vibrant, and to top things off, I highly suggest reading the Mo Williams book «Should I share my ice cream» while you’re there. It makes it that much better. :)

Lovely place to stop in for a cone and it really has a crowd there! The choices were not huge but nonetheless, very high quality and something for the dairy free person or vegan. Would highly recommend no matter what the weather. Hubby had salted caramel and and I had coconut chocolate chunk. I liked that they are purists and that the milk comes from a local farm only. That you can visit! Very fun place inside!

Really great ice cream here. Been twice now and I can’t imagine a more creative flavour than the malted chocolate honeycomb. Waffles cones are made very fresh and the staff is friendly.

Salted caramel & Malted milk chocolate honeycomb is a must! Other flavors are delicious too!
Coming from WA, I would thought no other places can beat Molly’s Moon homemade ice cream… I was wrong. This is hands down the greatest and tastiest ice cream!

Went for a Taco Tuesday! Line ups were long but managable. We stayed there past their closing time and they were extremely nice and did not tell us that they were closing and they did not seem to care that much. Very friendly staff and service!
Review of :
* Honey lavender tasted great (4.5÷5)
* Seasonal flavour: Chamomile with honey sunflower seeds (⁴⁄₅)
It reminded me of hand cream and I felt guilty eating it because the scent reminded me of hand cream the entire time I was eating
* Candied hazelnuts: (⁴⁄₅)
They were salted and sweet! Tasted better by itself than with the ice creams I had
* waffle: (⁴⁄₅)
Like any typical waffle! Not too sweet and complemented the ice creams

We drove here to try out their Taco Tuesday. We arrived at 9pm and there was a line up out the door. Once we got our tacos… Yum! Their Balsamic Berry and London Fog ice cream flavors were both outstanding. I loved how creative some of the flavors are. One of them had beer hops in it!
The taco shells were fun and unique, albeit a bit messy to eat. They did run out of tacos at 9:30pm, which resulted in a groan from the line up.
I’m not sure if I prefer Earnest Ice Cream or Rain or Shine Ice Cream. I think I’ll need to do a little more «research» this summer.

On my most recent visit they really upped their dairy-​free ice cream game. They had two flavors, both of which were delicious, resolving the issues I mentioned in my previous review. Now you can get amazing sundaes and waffle cones whether you eat dairy or not!

Yass! I loved the ice cream here! I wanted to try their tacos but they only have them on Tuesdays so I got two scoops on a freshly made cone. I had the honey lavender and the chocolate honeycomb. The chocolate honeycomb had chunks of crunchy honeycomb that was amazing. The lavender was very fragrant which I liked. I highly recommend getting it on a cone, because it was one of the best, if not the best cone I’ve ever had.

I am definitely an all season ice cream eater, so on this particularly chilly evening, my friend and I decided ice cream was a definite must. Rain or Shine gives you the full meal deal. Deliciously creamy ice cream, unique flavours that work, and all for a very reasonable price!
Based on previous reviews, the Blueberry Balsamic was a must try and I am glad I did as it was refreshing and not overly sweet. The Malted Milk Chocolate with homemade honeycomb (what?! honeycomb coated in dark chocolate? whoa…) was our «safe» choice and was so tasty and comforting I seriously wanted to order another scoop. The best part, it was Taco Tuesday. Hooray for waffle cones in the shape of tacos! Seriously, people that have been here before are not lying when they say these guys have probably the best waffle cones in town.
Great price. Great taste. I love it!

Got their February Chocolate Lovers sundae all for myself and it was so worth it…
2 chocolate scoops (white chocolate fudge cake — which was one of the best things i have ever tasted with chocolate fudge cake chunks, cocoa nib ganache — chocolate through and through but not too sweet), warm chocolate ganache, chocolate shavings all on top of a chocolate waffle bowl. This was just all my dreams come true in a bowl without being too heavy although it got a little sweet at the end. It is supposed to come with milk chocolate whipped cream but I only got a TINY bit to try and that was a good choice as that was pretty heavy.
Rain or shine remains my #1 ice cream place because it doesn’t leave me feeling as heavy and weighed down as earnest plus their waffle cones are quality.

So glad I got to try Rain or Shine today. There was no line up on sunday afternoon when I came and I got to sample some flavours before ordering. I really liked Coffee Toffee and Blueberry Balsamic the most so I got these two flavours. You can either get single 2 scoops or double scoops. Staff gave me double scoops even though I’ve ordered single 2 scoops not double. Double scoops at Rain or Shine is huge, but I ate them all anyway. I was paying $ 1 lesser than Earnest so that was great.
Rain or Shine also has London Fog and it was good when I sampled it. I personally like Earnest one better. Waffle cone was delicious and crispy.

First time trying trying this place, I probably wouldn’t have known about this place unless I Unilocaled it which I do for almost anything now lol.
The place is pretty small, not much seating inside. They have a high table near the window that literally can only seat two people. They have some seating against the wall on one side which is open and these small tables which I find are pretty useless because you have hunch over to eat your ice cream if anything… And then you have your large community table where everyone just sits together and eats ice cream. Seems a bit strange but yup. thats all the seating they got.
But besides the seating. the ice cream is pretty darn yummy. This review might not help anyone who is reading this because I don’t even remember what I had ordered lol. But this review CAN HELP someone who is thinking of coming here and finding out you can’t really sit inside! The chocolate ice cream is quite creamy and flavorful. I got a cup with two types of ice cream one chocolate and one coffee one (I think). The cone/​waffle they put on the bottom of the cup with the ice cream really makes the ice cream more delicious. Your eating something that’s soft but got something to munch and crunch on.
Pro:
— Very good ice cream
— Multiple locations
— You can taste test which flavors you want
— Cheap
Cons:
— Limited seating inside
— No parking. All street parking
— On a busy road (Cambie)

I love ice cream and Rain or Shine is a winner. The ice cream, made fresh in house, is creamy, delicious and flavourful. Tonight I went for the custom sundae. I chose peanut butter ice cream — absolutely delicious — and coffee toffee for my second scoop. It’s topped with 2 kinds of sauce and I picked caramel and hot fudge, then whipped cream and a sad little cherry. Next time I might just stick to a waffle cone to appreciate more fully the ice cream flavours. The presentation was a little sketchy (see photo) but it tasted great!

Really great, natural ice cream!
You can taste the quality with the thickness and texture of it. I chose the Mint Chocolate and Salted Caramel.
Salted Caramel: really creamy, delicious, but I’d recommend having a small amount if possible, rather than a whole scoop; it’s very rich.
Mint Chocolate: refreshing, and a nice contrast to the overly rich Caramel :)

I scream for ice cream every day so I’m loving all these new places in Vancouver with unique flavours. So far my favourite one there is Raspberry Lemon Sorbetto for a refreshing touch or a London Fog for a creamier choice.
Try everything ! They change flavours all the time so it’s always new.

Came here 3 days ago for dessert. Ordered the Juxtapose orange IPA, chocolate waffle berry cream on a waffle cone. I usually like my ice cream in a cup, but the waffle cone isSO good. The ice creams are heavenly as well.
Only downside is the wait, but I felt the lines at their Kits location was definitely much longer. Nevertheless, even though I’m not really sweets type of person, this place is strongly recommended.

The ice cream from Rain or Shine are to die for! They have the flavours, texture, and consistency down. Thank you for expanding and opening up another location closer to home. This Cambie location is clean with bench seats, high top seats, and communal seats.
My all-​time favorite is Coffee Toffee and my current favorite seasonal is Malted Milk Chocolate Honeycomb. London Fog, Cracked Mint, and Blueberry Balsamic are also common flavours that hit the spot for me. They also offer an irresistible selection of toppings (although unnecessary); from drizzles to toffee brittle. The Candied Hazelnuts are my favorite and a perfect addition for some crunch.
The waffle cones here at Rain or Shine never fail to disappoint and is easily one of the best in town. I highly recommend you spoil yourself and spend the extra dollar! On the days that I don’t feel like having a whole ice cream cone, I get the waffle cone pieces as topping because their waffles are just that amazeballs.
I’d confidently nominate Rain or Shine Ice Cream as the best ice cream in town! On another note, the best day to visit is Tuesday because Taco Tuesdays! For $ 6, you get double scoops of a flavour in a waffle taco + 1 topping + whip + cherry. It’s absolutely heavenly and worth every penny.

[Cambie Street Treats]
Have you ever stuffed yourself so full at dinner and regretted it because there was no room for dessert? This was me on a Tuesday evening. After a big meal at the Phở place a few doors down, I stumbled upon Rain or Shine on the way back to the car. What drew me in was the short lineup, hot weather, and finishing a rigorous evening of sports.
I sampled the coffee toffee and blueberry balsamic (yuck) before settling on the raspberry lemon sorbet (vegan) and the strawberry jam swirl. Since it was Taco Tuesday, I went for the two flavor combo (The taco is a taco-​shaped waffle cone — not an actual taco shell). Included is a free topping of which I selected the berry compote. The taco-​waffle was tasty and went really well with the strawberry jam swirl. I wasn’t blown away by either flavor but with the waffle-​taco as a whole, delicious — even on a full tank.
At $ 6.50 for two scoops, a waffle-​taco, and a free topping, it’s excellent value. Selection is good with a fair number of seasonal flavors and vegan/​gluten-​free options. Pints are also available for take-​home or if you had a really bad day. Keep in mind that with most ice cream shops, seating is extremely limited. I ended up sitting at the bus stop outside.

Rain or Shine ice cream has the prettiest hipster décor ever. A chandelier made out of milk jugs dangle securely over a wide wooden table, causing it to catch the light from the sun and spread delicate rainbows throughout the café. It’s spacious and airy with white and oak colored accents, and you’re immediately greeted with funky furniture such as a large purple cow head. I also covet the ice cream wallpaper and hope to one day decorate my ceiling with a panel of wood in the shape of a honeycomb, just like Rain or Shine!
I tried the single cup that offered two scoops of ice cream and picked Honey Lavender and Coconut Chocolate Chunk (vegan). They gave me a generous heaping of ice cream and rang me through the cashier, in which they used an iPad and not a cash register to calculate my order. While waiting for my order, I had a few cups of the free water they had on the table in the corner, which was especially kind as the weather was incredibly hot that day. The paper cup itself is meant to be composted and they gave a tiny wooden spatula instead of a plastic spoon.
I absolutely adore the Honey Lavender flavor. It’s sweet and has the subtle taste of lavender infused inside of it and doesn’t overpower your palate. I’m not that fond of the Coconut Chocolate Chunk, however, as I couldn’t taste the coconut at all– just some flaky chunks of chocolate. I also ate some bites of the Chocolate Honeycomb, which had real bits of honeycomb hidden in the dessert. The secret crunch of the ice cream lead to an interesting texture, and I would try eating it again. The Strawberry Jam Swirl tasted like a standard, no-​nonsense strawberry ice cream.
The only complaint I would seriously have for Rain or Shine is the awkward location– it is a few blocks away from the Broadway sky train, and it is a store I would never have entered if my friend hadn’t suggest us to all go. I’m a big fan of their goal of using «natural and sustainable whole ingredients sourced locally, seasonally, and organically whenever possible» (taken from their website) and I look forward to going back there to try out other flavors! Perhaps I could even take home a pint next time!