London, Ontario · Since 1951

Soft serve, sundaes and ice cream cakes worth celebrating

Creamy soft-serve cones, handcrafted sundaes, milkshakes and custom ice cream cakes — made fresh on Adelaide Street North.

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What we’re known for

A treat for every craving

What started as a simple ice cream stand became a tradition families return to year after year.

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Chocolate-dipped soft-serve cone covered in rainbow sprinkles at Merla-Mae Ice Cream in London, Ontario

Soft-Serve & Cones

Creamy soft-serve classics and twist cones made fresh daily.

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Turtle sundae with caramel and pecans in a striped Merla-Mae cup at Merla-Mae Ice Cream in London, Ontario

Sundaes

Creamy soft-serve, rich sauces and generous toppings, all made fresh when you order.

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Mint-green Cream Shake Flurry topped with chocolate pieces in a pink and blue striped cup at Merla-Mae Ice Cream in London, Ontario

Shakes

Classic milkshakes to sip through a straw, or thick Cream Shake Flurries loaded with mix-ins.

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Ice cream cake decorated with cones, sprinkles and candy at Merla-Mae Ice Cream in London, Ontario

Cakes & Pies

Custom ice cream cakes and pies made for celebrations.

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Take-Home Treats: hand-made ice cream sandwiches, dipped treats, and soft-serve or hard scoop by the litre. See the lineup

Cakes & celebrations

Treats for every celebration

Seasonal ice cream cakes, pies and treats come and go with the calendar, and our cakes are made for birthdays, milestones and holidays all year.

Birthdays. Every Merla-Mae birthday cake is handcrafted with premium ice cream and made to match your style. See birthday cakes
Holidays all year. From heart-shaped cakes in February to candy cane treats in December. See every celebration
Parties & catering. DIY sundae kits so every guest builds their own, milkshakes for the group, plus ice cream cakes and pies. Plan your party order

Slice of birthday ice cream cake with vanilla and chocolate layers, blue, green and pink piped icing, on a plate at Merla-Mae Ice Cream in London, Ontario

Pink strawberry ice cream cake topped with whole strawberries, whipped cream rosettes and a piped chocolate border at Merla-Mae Ice Cream in London, Ontario

Pumpkin ice cream pie with a caramel glaze, cinnamon-dusted whipped cream and a graham crust, with a slice cut out, at Merla-Mae Ice Cream in London, Ontario

OREO ice cream cake on a cake stand with a slice on a plate, topped with cookies, whipped cream and a chocolate border, at Merla-Mae Ice Cream in London, Ontario

Since 1951

London’s original ice cream destination

Since the 1950s, Merla-Mae Ice Cream has been part of family traditions, summer memories, and celebrations both big and small. What began as a simple ice cream stand has grown into a place people return to year after year for quality, consistency, and something that always feels familiar.

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Vintage night photo of the Merla-Mae Ice Cream stand in London, Ontario, lit up under its neon cone sign

  
  Through our store's windows, we serve the finest people in the world — our customers. This is how we felt in 1951… and we still feel the same today.
  The Merla-Mae family