Are you on the hunt for the sweetest scoops, sips and seasonal treats? Need a tasty way to beat the heat? These trends may be fire but they’re served ice cold.
Be the talk of Tik-Tok and the envy of Instagram when you visit these Mississauga spots and sample some of the coolest flavours of summer.
THE TREND: Matcha Mash-Ups
This energizing, antioxidant-rich, Japanese green tea powder is finding fame beyond traditional hot tea. This versatile ingredient adds an Earthy flavour and a vibrant dose of colour to everything from ice cream to iced coffee.
WHERE TO TRY IT
- Matari Coffee Co.: When you need a caffeine boost, Matari Mississauga is a go-to for tasty Yemeni coffee creations – another hot trend – mixed with matcha. Along with the classic iced latte, Matari adds another layer of flavour with fruity combinations like matcha mixed with mango or strawberry. For a more aromatic option, try the Lavender Dream matcha
- Momochee’s Desserts: A true matcha haven, Momochee’s menu includes not only drinks like the strawberry matcha latte but a full array of infused desserts. The matcha panna cotta and matcha strawberry meringue cups are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, and pair perfectly with a refreshing matcha coconut water.
- %Arabica: This recently opened Square One coffee stand is a must-visit spot for a mid-shopping trip treat. Alongside its gourmet coffee, %Arabica’s menu features a tasty, no-frills matcha soft serve. Served without adornments in a simple paper cup, the chic, minimalist aesthetic means your snack – and its flavour – will take centre stage.
THE TREND: Dubai Chocolate Delights
From the viral Dubai strawberry cups to decadent ice cream, this crunchy kadayif and pistachio-filled chocolate bar has taken TikTok by storm, and now it’s taking over Mississauga menus with the perfect summer refresh.
WHERE TO TRY IT
- Kunafa’s Mississauga: This Arabic pastry shop has turned Dubai Chocolate into the treat of the summer by transforming its viral Dubai Chocolate cups into an extra-indulgent Dubai Kanafa Sundae. This soft-serve sensation combines layers of chocolate, pistachio cream, vanilla and ice cream for a truly decadent take on this trend.
- Tea One Bakery: If you’re looking to escape the sun with indoor dining, visit Tea One to try its Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream, an elegantly presented vanilla scoop on a bed of strawberries, topped with pistachio sauce and a chocolate drizzle.
- Rock ‘N Roll Ice Creams: For a true fusion twist, Rock ‘N Roll combines a popular Thai street treat, rolled ice cream, with Dubai chocolate-inspired toppings in its Strawberry Kunafa Rolled Ice Cream bowl.
THE TREND: Fruit-Forward Refreshments
This summer is all about fresh, seasonal flavours, with fruity eats that taste as good as they look leading the trends. Find your new favourite summer treat at these popular Mississauga spots.
WHERE TO TRY IT
- Snowies Bingsu: Bringing a South Korean summer favourite to Mississauga, Snowies Bingsu’s bowls give shaved ice a fruity and photogenic upgrade. Unlike snow cones, this milk-based shaved ice is flavourful all the way through, while mango, strawberry, berry, and grape toppings make this picture-perfect dessert even sweeter.
- Oakberry: Visit this Streetsville spot for a taste of one of the year’s most talked-about ‘superfoods’ with a build-your-own Açaí bowl. Made with frozen fruit puree, you can choose from a variety of unlimited toppings to craft your perfect treat, including crunchy granola, cacao nibs, bananas and berries.
- imPerfect Fresh Eats: Fruit salad gets an upgrade in imPerfect’s viral fruit bowl. Pick your favourite fruits, then they’ll be topped with iced coconut milk and your choice of tasty jellies for a sweet and tangy treat that will satisfy your summer snack cravings.