Best Summer Treats in Edmonton

By Linda Hoang
May 31, 2023

Linda Hoang is a food and travel blogger based in the Edmonton area. She’s always on the hunt for delicious eats and loves exploring cities through food. Linda is also the founder of the Edmonton International Cat Festival and Instagrammable Wall Photo Walks. Follow Linda on Twitter, Instagram or her blog.

Ice Cold Treats

If you’re looking for sweet treats to beat the heat in Edmonton, you'll find no shortage of options! The city is home to some of the best locally-owned restaurants and food trucks sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. As you’re planning your Edmonton adventures this summer, consider trying one of these delectable drinks and desserts.


No matter how you explore, be sure to continue practicing safe spatial distancing, frequent hand washing and following the guidelines put in place to keep everyone safe! We also recommend checking the individual restaurant websites for updates on dine-in availability, takeaway options and more.

Strawberry Shaved Ice Bingsu from HanJan

O-Matcha Ice Blended Drink from Tsujiri

Summer treats in Edmonton got an upgrade when the 158-year-old matcha tea brand Tsujiri, originating from Kyoto, Japan, opened here in 2018. Nearly all Tsujiri's green tea and latte options can come cold. I gravitate towards the O-Matcha Ice bBlended to beat the heat. You can also get matcha vanilla floats, soft serve ice cream, shaved ice, parfaits and pastries here. Just perfect.

Soft Serve Ice cream from Yelo'd Ice Cream & Bake Shoppe

Cheesecake Tea Cup from Swiss 2 Go

I can’t even with the cuteness that is the cheesecake teacup dessert from Swiss 2 Go. This cute little sandwich shop located in east Edmonton also specializes in freshly baked goods including the most unique cheesecake you’ll find in the city. These desserts feature cheesecake in the shape of a teacup, complete with pretzel handle. Flavour varieties include everything from hazelnut almond cheesecake to Hawaiian mermaid cheesecake (using fresh pineapple), a strawberry rhubarb cheesecake and more! It’s decadent, delicious and most definitely Instagrammable.

Gelato from Block 1912

Lemon Curd Blueberry Ice Cream at Made by Marcus

Anything from Scoop N Roll

Bubble Tea from Presotea in Kingsway Mall

There’s been a resurgence of bubble tea shops in the city, and one of my favourites is locally-owned Presotea in Kingsway Mall which sets itself apart by pressing each cup to order with tea leaves. This results in a super fresh and flavourful drink. Try the Blush (passionfruit and strawberry) or the aptly named Summer Fruit Tea.

Cold Brew Cone from Kind Ice Cream