Scooped By Demetres Stands Out in Toronto’s Ice Cream Market
Demetres is practically a Toronto institution. Most Torontonians can tell you the first time they ate at a Demetres dessert restaurant, the first birthday party they threw with Demetres waffles and crepes – even the first date they took to one of the restaurants.
So in 2021, when the company launched its new ice-cream-focused shop, Scooped by Demetres, Torontonians were justifiably excited.
It’s been roughly two years since the flagship Scooped by Demetres opened in CityPlace, with the company adding another location in the Distillery District shortly after that. How has the brand fared in those two years? Has it carved a place for itself in Toronto’s pantheon of must-try ice creams?
The short answer: a resounding yes. In this article, let’s peek behind the parlour doors to see why Scooped by Demetres stands out in Toronto’s ice cream market – and how continues the tradition Demetres started 34 years ago.
Bold, Outside-the-Box Flavours
Toronto is a diverse place known for its innovative ideas and forward-thinking attitudes. Scooped by Demetres channels that creative energy and mosaic of perspectives in its highly ambitious ice cream menu.
Ever heard of Cajetas, the Mexican caramel sauce made from goat’s milk? You’d be forgiven if you haven’t. But Scooped by Demetres swirls the robust, slightly tangy confection into a beguiling goat cheese-based ice cream.
Elsewhere on the menu, you’ll find an apple pie turned into ice cream; you’ll taste Sicilian blood oranges going toe-to-toe with rich honey; you’ll see roses and strawberries paired in a floral yet fruity ice cream, and more. These aren’t your average Neapolitans and vanillas. These are flavours with the volume cranked up to 11 that draw inspiration from around the globe. Essentially, they are Toronto in a cone.
You can learn about their flavours at Scoopedbydemetres.com, which lists each ice cream next to a short but tantalizing description. Or, you know… you could just go taste them.
An Artisan Approach
Another reason Scooped by Demetres stands out? As innovative and bold as the brand is in the flavour department, they still do things the old-fashioned way.
They take a craftsperson approach to creating ice cream, using real Ontario dairy and churning it in small batches. It’s a time-honoured method that you can absolutely taste. The result is decadent, nourishing and comforting – how ice cream must have felt 100 years ago.
Unbeatable Atmospheres
Lastly, to explain Scooped by Demetres’ success story, you have to take in the vibes. These aren’t shops dropped randomly in a plaza or hidden away in sleepy neighbourhoods. These are events.
The CityPlace location has a balcony overlooking the Six with views of the CN Tower, and its interior mixes industrial chic with old-school ice cream parlour charm. Meanwhile, the Distillery District location is awash with those unmistakable red bricks and rustic ironwork, allowing customers to grab a scoop as they tour the historic grounds. Either way, you’re getting more than ice cream; you’re getting a spectacle.
To conclude, Scooped by Demetres is a fitting continuation of the company’s dessert bona fides. It takes everything Torontonians love about Demetres – innovative flavours, small-batch sensibilities and event-worthy atmospheres – and scoops it into a handheld cone or cup.
