07.09
Last Saturday was a nice sunny Montreal day that wasn’t too humid. I happened to be in the city and decided to stick around. So my friend Sam and I walked over to Meu Meu, an ice cream parlour on the Plateau. I love this place because they have a small menu of homemade soy ice creams. The majority of the stuff is dairy-based, but they’ve always got about 6 flavours for us vegans — some of them very interesting. That day, the flavours of interest were passion fruit and, surprisingly, ginger. I wasn’t sure I’d enjoy either so I opted for the mango flavour, as you can see. It was delish! Makes me wish I had an ice cream maker at home.
Even though it’s no Lulu’s (in NYC — which is completely vegan, I totally regret not visiting), it’s still cool that I’m able to get really well crafted soy ice cream from an actual parlour. I’m surprised to see that they’re not listed on Happy Cow.
In case you’re a vegan vacationing in Montreal, take note: Crèmerie Meu-Meu is located at 4458 St-Denis (near rue Mont-Royal) and they’re open in the summer when it’s not raining — yes, their hours are weather-based. Not sure how early or how late they keep the door open but it’s definitely worth a stop. Get your ice cream and take a stroll to the mountain while you eat it!
I went there once and tried a tahini flavor, which I was not such a big fan of. It reminded me of halva, which I don’t like. But I also took another flavor which was amazing, but I can’t remember what it was.
Lulu’s is great in New York. They even make sundaes!
If ever I find myself in NYC again I’m going straight to Lulu’s!
I found the hemp flavoured soy ice cream really too sweet, and the taste was awkward. It’s a risk trying new/bizarre flavours there, but sometimes it’s totally worth it.