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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 #18 of 103 restaurants in Banff
Cuisines: Ice Cream
Good for: Families with children
Dining options: Takeout, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children
Dining options: Takeout, Dessert
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Jasper National Park, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

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 February 26, 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 January 25, 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 January 25, 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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See 7 more reviews by DreamCatcher7 for Banff
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 24, 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 December 21, 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 November 6, 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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60 reviews 60 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 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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See 5 more reviews by TouristeSeattle for Banff
Ottawa, Canada
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70 reviews 70 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 12, 2012

Such a busy place - great ice cream cones & shakes! Cool memorabilia to purchase - from t-shirts to fridge magnets and much more.... Well worth the wait - so be sure to include a stop in your travel plans. Can't miss it; right on main street.

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See 12 more reviews by Rockiesho for Banff
Santa Fe, New Mexico
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63 reviews 63 reviews
48 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2012

This is a great place in downtown Banff to get excellent ice cream! It might be crowded but it is a fun place to go!

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