Rain or Shine Ice Cream

BEST. ICE CREAM. EVER.
Interesting, creative flavour combinations and only the best quality ingredients make this a really flavourful, satisfying ice cream without that fake sweetener aftertaste you get from most shop ice creams.

Stopped here for a post-​tattoo treat. The restaurant is small and quaint. They have an array of regular flavors as well as a list of seasonal flavors. Seasonal included pumpkin, ginger pear, snickerdoodle cookie, etc. Can’t remember the rest but as it’s fall, I’m sure you can imagine.
Some of their regular flavors included honey lavender, coconut chocolate, mint, vanilla, cookie dough, etc. I ordered a scoop of the honey lavender. Very satisfied. Consistency of the ice cream was soft and creamy, very heavy on the lavender flavor — I like!
It was around 4 bucks for a single scoop in a cup. I’d like to come back and see what type of seasonal offerings they have in the winter.

I absolutely adore rain or shine ice cream, especially taco tuesdays! For only $ 6.50, you can get a waffle taco with two scoops of ice cream, a topping and whipped cream. Its the perfect sharing size but honestly, its so delicious I can polish it off all on my own
Rain or shine’s best selling point is their waffle cones. Crispy and light, they are the perfect compliment to their in store made ice creams. Although not as creamy as Earnest, I actually prefer it because near the end, i’m still wanting more instead of feeling sick. At this location their best flavour is brown butter snickerdoodle but I do love the coffee toffee and coconut chunk as well. Candied hazelnuts are also the best… crunchy and toasted with a nice sweetness!

I took the make your own sundae option.
I call it the death by caramel: cream+candies hazelnut+caramel brittle+hot caramel sauce
The ice cream is really good, rich in flavor and melt away very fast. So u don’t get a brain freeze. The hazelnut topping is a must try.

I came here on a second visit after my first disappointing visit and had a much better experience this time. I opted to get the Blueberry Balsamic ice cream, which was quite large and tasted great. You definitely get a large scoop compared to other ice cream shops in town. The flavour was great and it had the right balance of sweet and sour.
One of my friends ordered the Taco Tuesday special which was also great, ice cream on a waffle cone.
They also have a nice wooden bench area right outside the store, which I highly recommend if the rain is holding out.

A friend of mine who lives in Vancouver started a Sunday Sundae club. Watching from afar on Facebook, I asked to be included when I came into town for SeaWheeze. She brought me here, stating it was one of their favourites. I can see why!
Looking at the awesome flavours, it was hard to pick, so I went indulgent and had a tasting flight. They did, too, so it was technically two flights between three of us, but I had most of mine. I’d run a half marathon the day before, so whatevs!
It was delish! The ice cream was creamy, the flavours really came through (unlike some places where it’s kind of bland).
My choices:
London Fog: Earl Grey Tea and vanilla (probably the mildest tasting)
Blueberry balsamic: fantastic!
Honey lavender: nice light floral notes
Brown Sugar Snickerdoodle (probably the most traditional one I had)
The second flight included:
Salted caramel
Peanut butter
Coffee Toffee
Sweet Corn and Black Pepper
Since it was a nice day, we were able to sit outside on the porch benches… lovely treat and I will definitely come back on my next visit!

Came here 4 days ago on a Thursday night around 9pm. Line up was out the door which was expected and it also does a loop inside, but it actually moves relatively quickly.
I’m actually not much of a sweets/​desserts person, but I had to admit my London Fog ice cream was pretty darn good. But the highlight was definitely the waffle cone. The aroma of the waffle you can smell even just walking by the store. It’s sturdy enough to be held in your hand and holds your ice cream, but crumbles ever so nicely when you bite into it. Did I also mention it was delicious? You can probably put any ol vanilla ice cream into that waffle cone and it will still taste heavenly. Easy 4 stars.

Finally!!!
I have been waiting a looooong time to try Rain or Shine, so what better way to celebrate the end of a cleanse? :)
It was worth the wait. And thankfully, not a long, out the door around the corner wait! They have their list of signature flavours and then a smaller list of seasonal offerings. I opted to stick with some of the faves — blueberry balsamic and coffee toffee. Of course in a waffle cone. Delicious. I also love how you can get two flavours in still a single serving (but might I add it was a pretty big serving).
Back to the flavours — the blueberry balsamic was refreshing and simple, and the coffee toffee was good as well.
With the ice cream trend gaining momentum in this city, I’d say Rain or Shine is going to give this town some much needed flavour.

On a hot sunny summer day, everyone needs ice cream, and im no exception. I love ice-​cream and thank god im not lactose intolerant to the point where it hurts to eat the foods i love. Located in the heart of W 4^th Ave, this small ice creamery serves a good selection of classic and odd but thoughtful flavours.
This time around, I had the privilege to enjoy a Single (Double) costing me 5.55 total. Not bad for 2 scoops of ice cream that has been getting high praise. Now lets see if it was actually worth it or not. I got the Blueberry Balsamic and the Honey Lavender. The blueberry balsamic was quite good, it was fruity and tangy, lots of bits of fruit and stuff, generally very good. The honey lavender was, in my opinion, quite sweet but presented a nice, strong lavender flavour that you can smell aswell. both of them melted in the mouth smoothly and left no aftertaste or waxy texture, which is a good sign of a good ice cream. Although they melted quite fast in the summer heat, I would say it was worth the 5.55 I was charged.
Im not sure why Rain or Shine deserves the mark im giving it currently. For me, to wow me with ice cream requires serious attention to detail, sweetness, ingredients, and flavours. As a person who can make ice cream equal, if not better in my spare time [if i had an ice cream maker], ide say Rain or Shine does it right for the masses of Vancouver, but I will not be a returning customer. =(
A tough but fair Three, out of Five.

I think I prefer Ernest over Rain or Shine.
Came here and it was super busy on a summer day. The lineup was like 45 mins. As a hint get the pint and you won’t have to wait.
Had the salted Caramel and it was pretty salty. No kidding
The Honey Lavender was ok. but I found the lavender flavor pretty strong and with the honey it reminded of my soup.
The ice cream are organic made and can be easily tasted. It melted quite fast.
But I have to say they have the best waffle cones so far I ever had. I love their waffle cones. Kind of tempted to just order cones to go without the ice cream. :P

Great ice cream, awesome location and best neighbourhood. I first heard about Rain or Shine before they even existed as my old co-​worker is related to the owner. It was neat to hear about their vision and become one of the more trendy/​popular local businesses in the city. Yes, the ice cream is great but I have to say their hand made cone is a must get. It costs a bit more but you won’t find anything else like it. It definitely has a home made feel/​taste to it and didn’t taste like every other cone out there. I enjoy Rain or Shine more than I do Earnest. Earnest is ok but doesn’t resonate with me. Plus it feels pretentious. Rain or Shine is much more chill (pardon the pun) and just has a relaxed atmosphere. Much better value too.

5 stars just for the blueberry balsamic. Yummmmmm. I found it to be less heavy and more refreshing, and I liked that the blueberries were apparent in the ice cream. Next time I just might take a pint home. The cones are made in-​house and were lighter and crispier than your typical ice cream cone, and not overly sweet. The single scoop was huge.
I know it’s a matter of personal preference, but overall I preferred this place over its other popular competitor; the vibe of Rain or Shine just felt less pretentious and hipster. We visited on a Sunday afternoon around 2pm and the lineup wait was minimal.

I really don’t think there’s a better ice cream in town than the Rosemary Olive Oil with Pinenut that Rain or Shine serves at its Kits location. Seriously — it’s rich, creamy, flavourful without being overpoweringly sugary — I am a superfan.
That’s not to say there aren’t other amazing flavours to try. The Blueberry Balsamic is delightful, and I enjoy the Coffee Toffee ice cream, topped with extra toffee bits if I’m feeling especially decadent.
You can’t beat the prices here and they have this down to a science in terms of moving people through — so if there’s a lineup, don’t be discouraged — you’ll be walking out with your treat soon enough!

I think I had a bad waffle the first time I was here, the next 3 times I came here, the waffle was super crunchy and great. My favorite is still the blueberry balsamic, but found a new favorite: lemon squared! Nice lemony ice cream with little bits of lemon «cake» (reminds me of the cake bits found in a fruity cheesecake ice cream).

I went back to rain or shine last night to try their seasonal lemon squared flavour and it was sooooooo yummy!!! It is my new favourite! It was very lemony in flavour and had small pieces of lemon square (or something like it) mixed in.
I will be sad when the season is over and it is gone :(

Oh crap you’re going downhill.
I live nearby so I always want to stop by and pick up a pint or grab a scoop, but lately I haven’t felt the urge.
A few months ago we got a tub of cracked mint and it was 70% chocolate and 30% ice cream. It was quite revolting that my girlfriend had to finish it for me (it’s my favorite ice cream flavor of all time anywhere).
Also, I know they hand make their waffle cones but they are far too brittle because they’re so thin. I’ve never not had a waffle breaking catastrophe on my hands, or shall I say hand. They’re delicious but they’re far too thin. Also, maybe other people aren’t going in as much anymore too because my last cone was stale. It was so gross that I gave it to my dog as a treat.
I got the london fog lately and it was lackluster. They’ve definitely cut back on the actual earl grey because you don’t see the specks as much anymore. It also wasn’t as tasty as it was last year.
My final complaint (as if there haven’t been enough) is that the portions get smaller every single time. I remember the glory days of when the one scoop used to be ample but now it looks like a kids size.
I’ve decided to stay away for a bit as I feel like I’ve lost my love for this place which is quite sad.

This is my favorite ice cream shop in Vancouver, better than Bella Gelateria for me, although I haven’t tried the famous Earnest Ice Cream yet. My favorite is the SALTED CARAMEL or anyone with chocolate. They are so creamy and tasty!
The only problem I have seen was when a friend of mine asked a big amount of ice cream and it fell down from the cone because it didn’t fit inside of the cone. He ended up paying for another one. :(
Feb 8^th — update
Tried new flavors:
— coconut chocolate chunk: just ok. I expected the ice cream to be as creamy as the other flavors, but It wasn’t. Also the taste of coconut was very subtle.
— mexican hot chocolate: really similar to the real mexican hot chocolate. It was even spicy. love it.
— honey lavander: very tasty and creamy. There is no taste of honey, but it wasn’t a big deal. It is good enough.

What a cute place! Open til 10pm. You walk in on a chilly evening and are immediately hit by how warm and toasty it is inside. I loved the smell too! You’d think it was a bakery because of the freshly made waffle cones.
My friend got the taco, which looks great too: a half waffle cone in a bowl with your choice of flavors and toppings. However, know that if you get a single flavor, you still get 2 scoops of it!
I got a single w/​2 flavors for $ 5:
Chocolate — creamy, dark chocolate flavor, solid!
Cracked Mint — great with chocolate. Has tiny little crunchy bits of chocolate.
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Also good:
Peanut Butter — also creamy and great texture, tasty but really intense, basically like having a scoop of peanut butter in ice cream form.
Not as great (texture not as smooth as those above, dry/​cracked with pieces, rather that creamy):
Honey Lavender — too strong on the lavender (reminded me of soap!), not enough honey.
Blueberry Balsamic — not enough balsamic!
Candy Cane — good but if you like mint, the Cracked Mint is much better with crunchy little bits of chocolate.
The menu:

Summer flavors were amazing, even though the service is a hit or miss, the icecream itself is worth it to ignore the lineup and services.
Try the milkshake, my favorite would be blueberry balsamic and honey lavender with wine sauce. (Be careful though, their service is quite random, it was really watery one time. Remember to ask them not blend it too much)
Also, the fresh waffle is absolutely a much try as well
Taco Tuesday ice cream style !

Definitely worth the hype. I’ve heard stories of crazy long line ups during peak hours. Luckily went on a Saturday afternoon where there was no line up.
Staff were super friendly. Tried the pumpkin pie and snickerdoodle in a cone. Found the cone to be too soft as it broke apart a lot and fell onto the ground :(.
Also sampled the london fog and the blueberry balsamic. The blueberry was delicious that we got a pint to go.
Overall a great place for ice cream. Compared to earnest ice cream, this place has better hours (open 7 days) and a bigger selection of ice cream to choose from. Definitely worth coming back to over and over.