Merla Mae Ice Cream

The ice cream is tasty but the prices were steep. For that price, I expect a larger portion but boy was my scoop small. At twistee treat, the same kind of ice cream is so much cheaper.

I have always associated Merla Mae with some of my fondest childhood memories. Their menu is quite extensive an offers a unique alternative to marble slab and Dairy Queen.
I love the different sundaes, shakes and blizzard like creations merla Mae offers as well as the retro feel. When I lived close by I would walk down for a treat in the summer and enjoy the patio.
I can’t pick a favourite thing to order because almost everything is awesome.

I’m new to London, so there’s probably some nostalgic appeal about Merla Mae that I’m missing. And it’s definitely good to support independent, local businesses like this one. I’m also a huge lover of all things ice cream. But I’m not a huge lover of Merla Mae, for the following reasons.
The price: the simplest things on the menu — regular size basic soft service ice cream with one simple topping, like chocolate syrup or butterscotch — are around $ 4. To get anything fancier, you’ll pay: $ 1 — $ 2 more for a fancier topping like hot fudge or candy, and up to $ 8 or so for fancy sundae concoctions with lots of interesting toppings. For those prices, I expect hefty portions, but my $ 4 sundae was small. Tina N. says Merla Mae is cheaper than other chain stores in the area; if that’s true, those chain stores must be a rip-​off.
The ice cream: I’m not sure what it is about this ice cream, but the texture/​consistency is strange. It tastes like a mix between Cool Whip and marshmallow. Some people might love that, but it didn’t hit the spot for me – airy, fluffy ice cream seems odd to me.
I decided to keep it simple, and order a chocolate sundae. The guy behind the counter didn’t ask me what kind of ice cream I wanted, and gave me vanilla. The chocolate sauce was thin and tasted like Hershey’s syrup. So while I enjoyed the sundae over all, I won’t be rushing back.

This place is a London Gem. It is famous for what it does and you can see it the moment you get here.
Merla Mae Ice Cream specializes in soft serve ice cream dressed up probably over a million different ways. The possibilities are endless here. Absolutely endless. I’ve never seen an ice cream parlour like this, ever.
From a simple cone, to a sundae with at least 4 – 5 different toppings, this place has it all. I love the unique toppings here. This isnt your typical sprinkle or nuts joint. Irish cream? New York Cheese Cake? Apple? It’s got it all.
I was impressed by the fact that I could get my soft ice cream cone dipped in rainbow sprinkles. Having worked in an ice cream parlour before, I can say that I’ve attempted this, and failed.
But having working in an ice cream parlour, I have to say, there is something about their ice cream that just doesnt quite hit the spot. While it is nice and creamy, it doesnt seem as cold as other places. It’s almost like a thick version of whipped cream? Either way, nothing BAD, I think I may be used to a different recipe.
I give their ice cream 3 stars but the service and the many many many menu items bumps it up for a 4. Be prepared for long line ups in the summer time. Lots of families and big groups!

Maybe because I was born and bred in London, but this is my favourite place to go get ice cream. Slightly cheaper than other chain-​owned stores. Also has a very great atmosphere/​look to it, like more old school with tables outside to sit on in the summer!

This ice cream store has been around for a long time and you can tell why just by looking at the menu. So many selections to choose from! If you like icecream or chocolate, you can’t go wrong here

Their soft serve and froyo makes for fantastic sundaes.
If you can think it, they can make it into a sundae.
If you can’t make up your mind the menu board offers a great array from the pocket-​friendly single-​topping options (Plain Jane) to the extravagant (Avalanche). My personal favourites are the french mint and the grasshopper… I’ve been going to Merla Mae since the early 80’s and while they renovated from the walk up window to an actual sit down facility in the 90’s the best parts from the original remain… the sign and the soft-​serve. The Service has improved ten-​fold!!!

The Ice Cream here is absolutely amazing! You can get pretty much any kind, and have it anyway that you want it as well. They have parfaits, milkshakes, dipped cones, sundaes, and the list goes on, They even sell the most amazingly good birthday cakes! The service is always friendly and they are quick as well. The only downside is it can get a little pricey if your looking for bargains, but all in all an amazing place to get some Ice Cream.