Ice Cream in Richmond |

Chilled treats are the perfect accompaniment to a sunny day out. And Richmond is jam-packed with amazing options for ice cream lovers––from traditional delights to fusion-themed discoveries. Read on for our exclusive scoop on the city’s frostiest hot spots, complete with recommendations to try at each.

And if you’re a true connoisseur, don’t miss the six Richmond vendors participating in the 2026 Vancouver Ice Cream Festival. Running until August 3, each has created their own special, limited edition treats to tantalize your taste buds––and all six are included below.

1. J SQUARED ICE CREAM

405 – 9100 Blundell Road, Richmond, B.C.

Tucked into the busy Garden City Shopping Centre, this friendly, family-run storefront combines top-notch traditional ice cream approaches (all made on site) with several must-try Asian-influenced flavours. You’ll typically find everything here from BC Strawberry to Thai Milk Tea to Vietnamese Coffee, with a couple of limited edition varieties also added to the menu every month.

Vietnamese Coffee ice cream at J Squared. PHOTO CREDIT: John Lee.

Must try: Dirty Oreo.

2. THE PRAGUERY

McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver, 7899 Templeton Station Road, Richmond, B.C.

Near the entrance to the region’s favourite outlet mall, fuel up for your bargain-hunting trip at this inviting aqua-blue ice cream truck. You’ll find a tempting array of silky-smooth soft-serve vanilla options––each served in a baked chimney cake cone––with topping options such as Mango Tango, Strawberry Cheesecake and Salted Caramel Pecan. Cone-free cup options are also available.

Check out the Praguery ice cream truck at McArthurGlen. PHOTO CREDIT: John Lee.

Must try: Pistachio.
Festival special: Caramelized Pear & Toasted Coconut.

3. DAYDREAMERS BY CAFE 33

8060 Anderson Road, Richmond, B.C.

Specializing in bold Vietnamese coffee served with a gelato twist. Order a tall iced coffee here (flavour options include Salted Cream, Banana Pudding and more) then select a gelato scoop to top it off––from varieties such as Mango, Pistachio and more. The result is a rich, creamy symphony of icy dessert and decadent flavours. Just want gelato? They also serve five-scoop tasting flights.

Plunge into an icy treat at Daydreamers by Cafe 33. PHOTO CREDIT: Daydreamers by Cafe 33.

Must try: Ube Cream Coffee with Coconut Gelato.

4. B&P ICE CREAM

100 – 12220 Second Avenue, Richmond, B.C.

One of the best-priced ice cream purveyors in Richmond, this fancy-free window counter near Steveston’s Fisherman’s Wharf offers a humungous selection of B.C.-made Island Farms ice cream varieties in generous cup or cone servings. Snag an alfresco bench seat and tuck into multiple scoops of everything from Rocky Raspberry to Blueberry Cheesecake to Rum and Raisin and much more.

Strawberry and Banana ice cream at B&P. PHOTO CREDIT: John Lee.

Must try: Butterscotch Ripple.

5. SALLY’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM

120 – 12220 Second Avenue, Richmond, B.C.

Next door to B&P, this family-run Steveston joint takes a small-batch, artisanal approach to its frosty treats—which are all made onsite. Give yourself plenty of time to choose from the 20 or so ice cream and sorbet varieties available here, typically ranging from Mint Chocolate to Espresso Flake and including sorbets such as Pear or Passion Fruit. Then return later in the day for round two!

Ice cream and sorbet options abound at Sally’s. PHOTO CREDIT: Sally’s Homemade Ice Cream.

Must try: White Peach Sorbet.

6. FLUFFLE CAFE

130 – 9780 Cambie Road, Richmond, B.C.

Alongside its coffees and croffles, this cozy Korean cafe specializes in bingsoo––a luscious sugar, cream and condensed milk treat with a fluffy, snowdrift-like texture. A revelation to traditional ice cream fans, there are several flavour options here including Oreo, Strawberry and Blueberry-Coconut. A lip-smacking reminder that there’s more to chilled desserts than regular ice cream!

Must try: Mango Bingsoo.
Festival specials: Peach Bingsoo and DaeJi Bar Bingsoo.

7. I.CE QUEEN

Aberdeen Centre, 3420 – 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond, B.C.

Don’t miss the chance to check out these Thai-style ice cream rolls, cooled in super-cold pans then rolled out and shaped into signature whirls. The creative toppings range from fresh fruit to whipped cream and from chocolate bars to bear-shaped cookies––which means you’ll likely be snapping some mouthwatering shots for Instagram before you plunge your spoon in.

Dive into a sweet treat at I.ce Queen in Aberdeen Centre. PHOTO CREDIT: I.ce Queen.

Must try: Cookie Monster.

8. SWEET SURRENDER GELATO

108 – 12211 No. 1 Road, Richmond, B.C.

Specializing in top-quality house-made gelato and sorbet treats, this artisanal producer in Steveston offers an intriguing array of gourmet and Asian-influenced flavours. Served in cones, bowls or pint-sized cartons, that typically means options such as Pistachio or Lavender plus Ginger Oolong or Lychee Jasmine. Whatever you choose, expect a delicious, taste-tripping adventure!

Visit Steveston’s Sweet Surrender for delicious small-batch gelato and sorbet options. PHOTO CREDIT: Sweet Surrender.

Must try: HK Milk Tea.
Festival specials: Ginger Oolong Gelato and Graham Cookie Butter.

9. LITTLE PISCES

128 – 8531 Alexandra Road, Richmond, B.C.

Tucked towards one end of city centre Eat Street, this bright, friendly and super-cute little café specializes in Japanese-style fish-shaped taiyaki pastries. And while you can enjoy them on their own in a variety of filling options, ice cream fans can’t resist ordering a bowl of soft-serve (available in flavours from Ube to Jasmine Milk Tea) that comes with an open-mouth taiyaki fish cone on top!

Crown your soft serve with a taiyaki treat at Little Pisces. PHOTO CREDIT: John Lee.

Must try: Ube Soft-Serve with Taiyaki Cone.
Festival special: Lychee Osmanthus Float.

10. SOFT PEAKS

McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver, 7899 Templeton Station Road, Richmond, B.C.

Soft-serve fans should beeline to McArthurGlen’s Food Folk Eatery area and dive into the colourful, luscious and intriguingly creative options available at Soft Peaks. Made from local organic milk and offered in cups or cones, you’ll often find adventurous varieties such as Coco Mango, Matcha Strawberry or Ube Sago Pudding alongside seasonal specials that change every month.

Dive into a luscious Green Forest dessert at Soft Peaks. PHOTO CREDIT: John Lee.

Must try: Green Forest.
Festival special: HK Afternoon Tea.

11. SCREAMERS SOFT SERVE & TREATS

12211 Third Avenue, Richmond, B.C.

A Steveston summer icon, head to this shack-like counter near Fisherman’s Wharf for a neon-bright Screamer––a fizzy pop slushy mixed with soft-serve ice cream. There are typically four ice cream flavours here (go for the pineapple) as well as Crush-branded pops in options such as orange and root beer. Not feeling quite so adventurous? You can also order the silky-smooth soft-serve on its own.

Sample a local legend at Screamers. PHOTO CREDIT: John Lee.

Must try: Pineapple Screamer.

12. MATCHA CAFÉ MAIKO

199 – 8279 Saba Road, Richmond, B.C.

Tucked behind the city centre’s Richmond Public Market, order your sweet treat here then stroll around the corner to the little pocket park to savour your dessert under a sun-dappled tree. House-made matcha soft-serve is the foundation of the menu here, but they also offer deliciously tempting floats, parfaits and shaved ice––which means you’ll likely need a return visit very soon!

Soft-serve is the way to go at Matcha Café Maiko. PHOTO CREDIT: Matcha Café Maiko.

Must try: Matcha Soft-Serve.
Festival special: Matcha Pineapple Paradise Parfait.

Plan Your Ice Cream Tour

Last Updated on July 16, 2026 by Tourism Richmond