To me Bilboquet is simply the GOD of ice cream in Montreal, but Havre aux Glaces (Ice cream's Haven) comes close, pre--tty close. The shop is squeezed between a cheese shop and a sandwich stand, but you probably won't miss it thanks to the mile-long queue in front. The shop is cramped but pretty and colorful. I was pleasantly surprised by the easy-going and friendly service. Another surprise is their flavors. Now that every other shop sells lemon and matcha ice cream, ice cream parlours have to constantly outdo themselves. I found burnt maple, ginger, hazelnut, expresso and 72% cocoa chocolate ice cream. Now I know I NEED to be back to taste that one. Seriously, it is pitch-black with cocoa!
Their sorbet selection is generous (my parents favourite was blood-orange). I was totally blown away by how authentic the flavours are, you really taste fruit, and the natural aromas of whatever it is you chose.
Their greatest size is around 4$ which is a sufficient quantity to bring along with you on your discovery of Jean-Talon market. I knocked a star off because they don't have that much choice in terms of portion sizes or cones which is a crying shame. I would also prefer they had an area where we could sit to eat, but I'm nitpicking..