What started off as drive to the grocery store to get a liter of ice cream, turned into a trip to the new Marble Slab Creamery in the Heritage Greene Shopping Centre. At a meeting a few days ago I learned that some of the ‘best” ice cream in Hamilton, can be found at Marble Slab Creamery and I mentioned it as I was leaving the house for the grocery store. The mini-van went into action and we were at the new Marble Slab location in less than 10 minutes. Our daughters are passionate about ice cream, so we decided that we just had to give this parlor a try after they heard my comment. If you’ve read the post I did on Stoney Creek Dairy, you’d know that we even brave the cold temperatures to get ice cream.
The Heritage Greene Shopping Centre is fairly new, so even though I’ve been there a few times before, I never really paid much attention to the stores that were there. Maybe this is why I had no prior clue about Marble Slab Creamery. It was a lovely, but cool spring evening and from the outside the store seemed closed (tinted windows?) so we thought that we were out of luck. However we quickly learned that it was open, when a flock of customers came out looking fully satisfied that they just indulged in some good ice cream.
There were a few guests enjoying an assortment of ice cream treats as we went inside (very spacious and clean). And since this was our first visit here, I kinda peeked at what the others were enjoying to get ideas for ordering. After-all, if they’ve ordered it, it must be good? Be prepared to be overwhelmed with choices… not just flavours, but toppings as well. This place has it all! But if you specialize in ice cream, one would expect that right?
The staff on duty were VERY helpful (and friendly) in suggesting flavours etc and giving us info on the general way one can order (hey this was our first time and we needed the tour). Basically we got what we would normally get when we purchase ice cream elsewhere, just so we could make a comparison. Indy and Kieana didn’t comment much about their order (at least no complaints), but Tehya was quite pleased with her BUBBLEGUM order - Sweet and oh so pink, our Bubblegum is as fun as it is yummy. And I was QUITE Pleased that I could finally get “rum” ice cream. This is almost impossible to get in Ontario (Natural rum flavoring is blended with Sweet Cream for a taste of the Caribbean in a cone or cup).
Some pics … (click on each to expand)
I won’t go into detail as to the many flavours, toppings and sizes you can get as you can see it all on the company’s website (see below), but I will tell you that you will pay “speciality store” prices (starts at about $4.50), but the ice cream is good. Is it the best I’ve ever had.. probably not! But it’s so nice having so many flavours to choose from, especially ones that are a bit hard to find at other ice cream joints. Like; butter pecan, rum, birthday cake, black walnut, key lime and fudge. From the pics you’ll see how bright and clean the place is as well as some of the items you can order.
Besides ice cream you can also get milk shakes, low fat frozen yogurts and cakes. From a quick glance I think the cakes are about 20- 25% more than what you’d pay at Dairy Queen, but since I didn’t purchase any I can’t comment if the extra price is worth it when it comes to taste.
Overall a great experience and a welcomed choice for ice cream on Hamilton’s East Mountain.
Address:
Heritage Greene Shopping Centre
1783 Stone Church Road
Hamilton, ON L8J 0B4
905-560-8988
Website: Menu of flavours.
