Dug Betty's Ice Creamery And Cafe

I believe this restaurant offers the best vegan ice cream in the city. I do wish they had more flavor options, but the ones they do have are thoughtful and delicious.

If you're in Winnipeg and craving a large serving of ice cream, Doug and Betty's is the place to go. However, if you're in the mood for delicious vegan ice cream, this may not be the spot for you as options are limited. I was disappointed to find there was no vegan chocolate ice cream available, but I did try the vegan keksteig soy dark chocolate caramel which was quite tasty. All menu items are clearly labeled as gluten-free, vegan, and/or dairy-free. The open seating area provides ample space to enjoy your ice cream on a hot summer's day. Though I have never been inside the building, others have and have reported positive experiences.

On a warm day, I enjoyed a delicious ice cream at Dug and Betty, which was a charming place with friendly staff. The menu had a variety of different ice cream flavors and clearly marked options for both vegan and gluten-free choices. I was pleasantly surprised by the wide selection of vegan sorbets and ice creams they offered. They also offered free samples so customers could try different flavors before ordering. Everything is handmade, and their online menu also displays salads, cafe dishes, and drinks available for purchase. Although the interior was not yet open, there were tables and benches outside on the terrace where customers could enjoy their treats. I ordered a strawberry banana sorbet (vegan) in a gluten-free sugar cone, and it was incredibly delicious - one of the best vegan sorbets I've ever tasted! The sorbet was super creamy and thick, with real fruit pieces mixed in. I will definitely be back to try more flavors in the future.

I really enjoyed the coconut chocolate fudge and oreo desserts, but the vegan cookie dough was lacking in flavor. It was overly sweet and didn't have much taste.

Update: Doug and Betty's has recently expanded their selection of vegan ice cream options. On my most recent visit, they offered a total of 10 vegan ice cream and sorbet flavors. If you are looking for vegan meal options, the choices are more limited. They have a clearly labeled vegan hot dog and occasionally offer vegan soup, but other vegan dishes are not clearly marked on the menu. (There was a rice bowl that did not list any animal products, but I did not confirm if it was truly vegan as the menu did not specify either way.) This review was updated on 2020-09-02.