These local favourites serve up everything from handcrafted small-batch flavours to authentic Italian gelato, Quebec-style maple twist soft serve, and custom mix-in creations folded on a frozen marble slab.
The benefit of choosing local ice cream shops in New Westminster
With from-scratch recipes, locally sourced ingredients, and reputations built over decades, these spots have earned a loyal following among New West residents who care about quality, character, and supporting independent businesses across the city.
Handcrafted Small-Batch Ice Cream in New West: Investing your sweet tooth in a local shop means working with people who actually make their own ice cream. Rocky Point Ice Cream has been proudly serving smiles since 1997, with a New Westminster location at 100-500 Sixth Avenue. They focus on quality and creativity, using only the finest ingredients to create their treats, and you can expect inventive flavours alongside the classics, plus a rotating selection of cakes and dipped waffle cones.
Authentic Italian Gelato in the Quay
For something a little more European, head down to River Market. Tre Galli Gelato Caffe has been proudly serving artisan handmade gelato, Italian coffee, pizza and pastries in Yaletown and New Westminster since 2004. The shop is owned and founded by the three Gallo brothers, hence the name Tre Galli, and they make their own gelato in-house using a family recipe. They also serve traditional thin-crust pizza and signature espresso drinks made from Italian beans, so you can stop in for a proper taste of Italy. The Quayside Drive location offers scenic Fraser River views and a bright dining area that makes lingering easy.
Quebec-Style Soft Serve and Comfort Food
If you’re looking for something nostalgic, Anny’s Dairy Bar at 722 6th Street in Uptown is a New West institution. Anny’s Dairy Bar is a cozy spot serving up classic Canadian comfort food with a Quebecois twist, famous for their authentic poutine made with crispy golden fries, rich gravy, and squeaky cheese curds, plus a maple twist soft serve that brings a real taste of Quebec to the west coast. The maple twist ice cream is unique to BC and a popular menu item, with many finding the maple soft serve just right and not too sweet. Locals know to expect a small space and a warm welcome from the owner.
Custom Creations at Queensborough Landing
Over at 805 Boyd Street in Queensborough Landing, Marble Slab Creamery offers something a little different. Marble Slab Creamery is a chain that offers small-batch ice cream hand-blended with various mix-ins, including nuts, candy, fruit, and chocolate. All their products are made fresh in-store using real Canadian dairy, with over 50 flavours and around 20 mix-in options to combine on the cold slab. It’s a great pick if you have a group with very different opinions about toppings.
What Each Spot Does Best
- Rocky Point: handcrafted flavours and ice cream cakes
- Tre Galli: authentic Italian gelato with a Fraser River view
- Anny’s: maple twist soft serve and Quebecois comfort food
- Marble Slab: custom mix-ins and big group-friendly menus
Q&A
Are there dairy-free or vegan options at New Westminster ice cream shops?
Most of the shops on this list offer at least some non-dairy options, though selection varies by day. Tre Galli stocks sorbetto alongside their gelato, and Marble Slab can build a custom scoop using their dairy-free base. For a wider vegan selection, you may want to expand your search slightly, since the strongest dedicated vegan ice cream shop in the area (Vashti Rose) is actually just over in Port Moody on Saint Johns Street.
Which New Westminster ice cream shop is best for families with kids?
Anny’s Dairy Bar tends to be the most kid-friendly pick because the menu pairs ice cream with burgers, hot dogs, and poutine, so the whole family can eat together. Marble Slab is also popular with kids since they get to watch their ice cream get blended on the cold slab in front of them, which makes the experience feel a bit like a show.
Are any of these ice cream shops seasonal or open year-round?
Tre Galli, Rocky Point, and Marble Slab are open year-round, with Tre Galli keeping consistent hours seven days a week at the River Market. Anny’s runs more like a traditional dairy bar, with some long-time customers noting that hours can lean toward the warmer months, so it’s worth calling ahead in winter to confirm before you head over.
