You know you’re Canadian when… you’re in enough clothing as if it’s winter and you head over to the dairy for ice cream. But there’s more… there’s a huge line to be served and the patio area is so packed you’ve got no choice but to head back to your car to finish up before driving off.
Summer (any temp over 10c) and Stoney Creek ice cream goes hand in hand in Greater Hamilton. I grew up on homemade ice cream so I was never interested in going to the ‘dairy” for ice cream with my cousins. However as our girls came along, we started taking them during the warm months to get their freeze on (be prepared for long lines.. they mover fairly fast though). To date I’ve tested several of the 40+ flavours they’ve got listed.. run and raisin, pineapple, orange pineapple, black cherry and vanilla to name a few. Caron and the girls usually try the different flavours of sherbert they stock and there’s never been a complaint.
For some reason I find that the ice cream usually leaves a greasy sort of feel in your mouth, with a weird aftertaste that’s difficult to explain. Now bear in mind that as I mentioned I grew up on rich home made ice cream, so maybe I’m subconsciously comparing the two and finding fault. However after today, I don’t think I’ll be giving Stoney Creek Dairy’s ice cream another try. That said. Caron and the girls are very pleased with the sherbert they get, so our family trips to Stoney Creek Dairy will continue!
Stoney Creek Dairy Ltd.
135 King Street East
Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada L8G 1L4
Phone: (905) 662-4934
Fax: (905) 662-6599
Website: http://www.stoneycreekdairy.com
Overall a nice outing to enjoy some frozen treats with your family on a warm day (or cold). A kid size scoop will run you about $3 (trust me it’s huge) and you’ll be amazed and confused by the number of flavours you have to choose from. As mentioned above do be prepared for long lines and limited parking since the parking lot is shared with the “Hutches” near the side of the same building. BTW, “Hutches” is famous for their fresh cut fries and onion rings so if you’re like me and not interested in the ice cream… grab some fries from around the corner.
A bit of Stoney Creek Dairy history:
In 1929, a young George Dawson began the original Stoney Creek Dairy from a small garage at the back of his home on King Street, collecting milk from surrounding farms, bottling it and providing his neighbours with fresh milk from their own community. Right from the beginning, the Dairy delivered only the highest quality products and the highest level of service to its customers. Over the next several years the dairy installed new equipment, developed its own ice cream recipes and began manufacturing and serving its own delicious flavours of ice cream.
