Kekou

Love their innovative asian flavors. My favorites are the HK milk tea and durian. Its like eating real durian. If you’re looking for traditional italian gelato flavors this is not the place.

Their gelato is delicious. It’s pretty cool how they have Asian-​inspired flavours like durian, Vietnamese coffee and roasted oolong tea. They also have ice cream sandwiches and tea lattes I believe.
I ordered the roasted oolong and whiskey green tea flavours. The oolong was great, mildly sweet and milky but I didn’t pick up much of the «roasted» tea flavour. It tasted like regular oolong milk tea. The whiskey green tea was true to its name– I tasted the matcha green tea first then a substantial burst of whiskey. It was interesting but I don’t think I’d order it again.
The consistency of the gelato was a little lumpy because they don’t use any stabilizers but this didn’t impact how I felt about the gelato overall.
Also a note that they’re nice about letting you try some samples when you’re deciding on a flavour.
I’m eager to come back to try their other flavours :)

My favourite gelato place. Durian and White chocolate red bean combination was amazing. I like this new location. Close by to a lot of good food as well. Not a lot of seats, but very spacious. Service was great. Quick and they provided good suggestions. Definitely a treat.

A huge variety of asian inspired ice creams. Ranging from Hong Kong style teas and whiskey green tea to a spicy salted caramel sorbet. They have some unique flavors for everyone to try. (I tried duran and was not a fan but that’s just personal taste). They also have the option of whoppie pie ice cream sandwiches if you’re looking for something heavier.
The ice cream shop is relatively small and seats around 15 people on a busy day. There aren’t a lot of staff members working so service would be a bit slow during peak hours. But if you’re looking for a detour from the usually italian ice cream and gelato this place should be your first stop.

Want to try some unique flavoured gelato then make sure you stop in here for a delicious sweet treat!
I had the salty pineapple and the chocolate ginger gelatos in small and it was $ 3.95. A great price for a refreshing bite. The pineapple was delicious– not too sweet or too tart — you can really taste the pineapple!
The chocolate ginger had a bite with the freshness of the ginger really coming out!
There were a lot of other interesting flavours such as durian (which I’m told is the best durian gelato in the city). The staff are really friendly and let you sample taste the flavours so you can pick exactly what you want.
There’s some seating inside if you just want to chill and savour your treat.

Delicious as always. This new branch is definitely a step up from the Baldwin location — it’s significantly more spacious, clean, and well-​lit. However, it does seem to be lacking a little in the seating area since a lot of people come as groups and loiter to chat. The staff are friendly and my overall experience was just as great as my first time at the Baldwin location.
The offered gelato flavors are unique and I love that with any size order, you can choose two flavors. My favorites are the oolong milk tea, black sesame, and durian (this one has a very pungent and peculiar taste — try at your own discretion!), though really, they’re basically all delicious.
I would definitely recommend you come try this place out and if you enjoy it, you can also buy it to-​go for $ 9/​pint.

Kekou is open in the winter?! You’ll understand why I’m surprised if you frequented the Baldwin location before. (They were closed during the cold seasons.)
This is a cool upgrade from the original spot as it’s more spacious and it looks more modern… Like neon signage?! $$$ (Jks, it does look nicer though.)
Opted for my usual favourite here, Vietnamese Iced Coffee, and it did not disappoint. Got the Green Tea Whiskey on a whim too… Let’s just say, I wish I had sampled that one before I ordered it…
This might be just me being picky but part of the fun in going to an ice cream shop (or gelato in this case) is the friendly face behind the counter that encourages you to try the flavours — especially when they’re as unusual as the ones they have here! Would’ve liked to see that during my visit.
Just wanted to share that as an area of improvement… Otherwise, gelato was bomb. Would definitely come back. Probably right after some kimchi fries from next door… (#banhmiboys whoo!)

I was so thrilled to discover this new location! This store is open year round where as the Baldwin store is only open during summer months. I love the spacious seating area and big bright windows at this location– really cozy spot to enjoy some delicious ice cream. They still cary all of their staple flavours — Vietnamese coffee, HK milk tea, Black sesame etc and added some new ones.

What the hey? This is a real change from the every day ice cream I’m used to having. Just like gelato (Italian) place I’m used to seeing the same sized cups and yes you can mix different flavors in them as well.
I went with the spicy salty pineapple and the black sesame. I tried those two before I chose and a couple others. I ended up trying the durian because my friends were daring me to try it. Honestly it did not even taste like food and it really didn’t smell very good either. I was told it’s a really ugly and smelly fruit. So… durian is an acquired taste to put it nicely.
I was happy with my chosen flavors and finished my cup. It’s a nice light small taste of something different to have after what we ate which was some pretty tasty and spicy Thai so this was a perfect finish.

I love the new and expanded Kekou. They still have their signature flavours with some new ones like green bean coconut. Can’t wait to come back and try the crème brûlée!
I wish they offered a dairy version of mango though.

I stumbled upon this by mistake and glad I decided to stop in. They have some whacky flavors — Chinese herb, green bean coconut, durian, etc. Feel free to sample before you commit. I decided to get the medium with 2 flavors for (less than $ 5). I decided to stay safe and get the Hong Kong milk tea and black sesame gelato and it was delicious and creamy. Tastes just like the real thing! I want to try to jasmine and almond tofu soft serve next time.
Storefront reminds of an old fashion ice cream parlor. Atmosphere is inviting and clean.

Super friendly services! They let you try whatever flavor you want.
Oolong milk tea ice cream and jasmine tea soft serve are my personal favorites

I have been going to Kekou on Baldwin Street numerous times and love all the unique flavour especially Black Sesame and Durian! Probably one of the best durian gelato/​ice cream I had, the flavour is so intense is like you eating the real fruit itself.
I am of course excited that Kekou opens another location. Bigger, Better and Opens Year Round! I love eating gelato year round especially unique Asian flavours; Roasted Oolong Tea! This maybe my newest favourite aside from Durian.
Soft Serve, Hot Drinks (tea and latte) and Even Crème Burlee (Durian flavour!)
Service always warm and friendly. And you can get a sample of almost every flavour before you decide to which one or two but trust me, it is not easy.

Loveeee Kekou!!! I’ve been to their Baldwin location several times and have loved every single flavour that I tried. This new location is much bigger than the old one with plenty of seating area to enjoy your gelato.
My personal favourites are the rice wine milk and HK milk tea. The rice wine milk tastes exactly like the Chinese dessert that I love, and the HK milk tea is rich and authentic! I’ve also tried durian, and it is fantastic! And for those less adventurous gelato lovers, they have some pretty basic options as well, like mango and black sesame.
I will be back to Kekou for sure– it is never too cold for ice cream!

I’m always a sucker for ice cream and Kekou just earned a spot on my all-​time favourite ice cream/​gelato places! Their Queen St. West location is much bigger than their original and seasonal location on the other side on Baldwin St. (down the street from Kinton Ramen). The seating area was huge with plenty of seats to enjoy your gelato with your friends. Excellent and efficient service too.
Compared to most gelato place around the GTA, Kekou focuses their flavours around various Asian flavours such as mango, lychee, HK milk tea, durian, and more. They make their gelato in small batches with no artificial ingredients. What I really like about this gelato place is that they are more than happy to offer you some samples of various gelato flavours before you make a decision on which flavours you want in your cup or cone. I ended up going for a medium cup with HK milk tea on one side and Vietnamese coffee on the other side. It was DELICIOUS. Both flavours I picked were full of flavour and none of the chemical/​powdered nonsense. The gelato made my night after a terrible Nuit Blanche afterwards (which happened during my last visit).
If you’re around the Chinatown/​Queen St. West area, make sure to drop by here for some gelato with an Asian twist! Definitely worth the trip!

This is my new favorite dessert and tea spot in Toronto! The ice cream is so delicate and flavorful. My favorite are the oolong tea gelato, jasmine soft serve, HK style tea gelato, milky oolong steamed milk (according to a brochure, the oolong is creamy because of a chemical reaction caused by the sudden change in temperature of the oolong!).
Absolutely delicious, and they don’t use food dyes, corn syrup, or dextrose. I hope they do well in this location and get to open many more!
PS: kekou = refreshing in mandarin!

I’m so happy they opened another location and this one is much bigger with seating inside.
Love this place, they offer unique flavours mostly asian flavours such as: durian, hk milk tea, rice wine milk. and a new favourite 24 herb tea (yeah you read that right, that bitter tea you drank when you were younger. or maybe still do).
They also let you sample which is always a plus :). Definitely recommend!

This place has a lot of tasty exotic flavors that are sure to give some people a run for their money. Between soursop, jackfruit, osmanthus plum and a slew of traditional flavors it was a real treat to come here, especially after being treated like garbage at bang bang not too far away. The place is well lit, and has great seating for at least 30 people between the various benches and tables.
The sorbets really do stand out here and I got to say I was really looking forward to jackfruit (which was out of stock), but the soursop was just perfect and well balanced as far as its sugar and acidity goes. As for some of the other flavors, you may find seeds that are very brittle, I ended up spitting some out from the osmanthus plum/​berry but everyone has their own tastes.

I already wrote a review for their previous location, singing praises and gushing over how fabulous everything was. I trudged through thunderstorms and downpours to eat at this location. I have stood in a queue sweating and uncomfortably squished to eat their ice cream. I went on an ice-​cream binge fest and accumulated multiple stamps within the course of a week to obtain their free, medium-​sized ice cream cup.
Obviously, I think Kekou’s gelato is top notch– made with «no preservatives, stabilizers (no gums, no gelatin etc.), soy lecithin, corn syrup, dextrose and food colouring» (taken from their website), it’s easy to indulge without feeling like a turd afterwards. This is guilt-​free snacking, people! The ice cream here is what dreams are made of!
I’m so glad Kekou expanded– you don’t eat outside on rustic benches, you eat on long tables indoors, sharing your spot with a myriad of people ranging from students cramming for their next midterm to families that bring their children, their grandchildren, their grandparents and great-​grandparents to come dine altogether at the same time. Amazingly there is enough space for everyone. I love the lively neon green-​and-​yellow wallpaper that is instagram-​worthy. The menu has increased to include soft-​serve ice cream. Life is good.
Two complaints: the staff is slow and ill-​prepared for orders. This is acceptable solely because the restaurant has only recently opened; I have never seen most of the ice-​cream scoopers in my life. The other complaint is that they used to have a double-​the-​stamps special if you bought ice cream between 3:30 pm — 5:00 pm. Please correct me if I’m wrong, but I can’t seem to find a sign that says that anywhere.
All in all, hail Kekou’s.

So glad one of these opened up on Queen West! Yummmmy. Prices for the gelato cups are very reasonable, with the Large being less than $ 5.
I came with someone else, and we shared a large (can choose up to three flavours). We got roasted oolong tea, whiskey green tea, and green bean and coconut. All of them were really good. Whiskey green tea tasted strongly of whiskey, so if that’s what you’re into, then you’ll love this flavour. For me, it was too strong.