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Cows Ice Cream

134 Banff Avenue, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta AB T1L, Canada
(403) 760-3493
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Ranked #15 of 104 restaurants in Banff
Price range: RM3 - RM3
Cuisines: Ice cream
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Takeout, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Takeout, Dessert
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Crown Point, Indiana
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55 reviews 55 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

The best ice cream EVER! And so many flavors to choose from. Also other candies and chocolates to purchase. Some quirky items that make good souveniers or gifts for family who got left behind.

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Jordan F, Public Relations Manager at Cows Ice Cream, responded to this review
11 June 2013

Thank you very "MOOch" for this review - We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with such positive feedback! I'm glad you enjoyed our Ice Cream, Chocolates and Souvenirs! I hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip and will come back to visit us again soon! More

alberta
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75 reviews 75 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
85 helpful votes 85 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

Sooo very good. Probably the best ice cream anywhere, ever. Fresh waffle cones. Huge selection. Large scoop for $4.75.

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Jordan F, Public Relations Manager at Cows Ice Cream, responded to this review
10 June 2013

Thank you very "Mooch" for this review - We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with such positive feedback! I'm glad you enjoyed our Ice Cream and the large selection we provide! We hope to see you back in the future! More

Jasper National Park, Canada
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

Very creamy and tasty. Get it in a bowl b/c the cones aren't as good as the ice cream. I had chocolate and it was very very creamy. I'm sure the other kinds are great. Normally I don't really like ice cream but this was great.

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Sherwood Park, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

Had the chocolate cheesecake ice cream. Delicious! The lady at the counter was really friendly too. Nice place with fantastic ice cream!

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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12 reviews 12 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

stopped at cows on recent vacation to the Canadian Rockies. My husband and I enjoyed the Ice Cream so much we had to go out of way to have another cone before heading back to MN. I love good ice cream and this is the best I have had.Well worth the wait in line!,,,

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Edmonton, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

Yes, it is good Ice cream from here. its got many many flavours. Not only that it has got some other items for sale to take home.

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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2012

i chose the vanilla favor, and it's good!!! very milky. the price is reasonable, and i like the cone as well.

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Lancaster Park, Alberta, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2012

OMG this is the best thing in the world. And I don't like ice cream all that much - this i would eat over and over! Post cards were adorable and bought a bunch of those too.

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Edmonton
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

What did I not like about this place? It even has little trinkets and nighties one can take home as a souvenir. Definitely worth a visit when in Banff. Calories are free and forgiven in this store :)

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Seattle
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63 reviews 63 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2012

We loved the ice cream at this store in the heart of Banff. The ice cream is rich and creamy, and the flavors are creative and tasty. The store also sells stuff like t-shirts and postcards with goofy plays on words, like "Dairy Potter and the Half Melted Ice Cream" and I am a "Cownadian". It's fun to get a... More

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