Ca Lem
NDG-born ice cream shop with flavours like taro and sesame, now with several Montreal branches.
- Montréal
- Maple and sweets
About Ca Lem
Ca Lem is an ice cream shop that started in NDG and now has several branches around Montreal. It is known for flavours like taro and sesame, inspired by Asian desserts.
It suits families on a summer evening walk, friends who want to try something beyond vanilla and chocolate, and anyone curious about Asian-inspired sweets. Try a scoop of something new alongside a familiar flavour, and share a few to taste more of the menu. It is a small local business that grew from one neighbourhood shop, reflecting the mix of cultures that shapes Montreal's food.
At a glance
- Category
- Maple and sweets
- Based in
- Montréal
- Size
- An independent, smaller maker
- Listed in
- Made in QuebecMade in QuebecMade in MontrealMade in Montreal
- Website
- calemmontreal.ca
Questions people ask
Is Ca Lem made in Quebec?
Yes. Ca Lem started in Quebec and is based in Montréal, on the island of Montreal, so it is listed in both Made in Quebec and Made in Montreal.
What does Ca Lem make?
NDG-born ice cream shop with flavours like taro and sesame, now with several Montreal branches.
Where can I buy from Ca Lem?
Start with its official website, calemmontreal.ca. Look for Quebec maple and sweets at public markets and fine food shops, and at sugar shacks in spring. Many makers also sell online.
Is Ca Lem a big company or a small business?
Ca Lem is an independent, smaller business. Buying from makers like this one supports local jobs directly.
What are some local brands similar to Ca Lem?
Other local brands in Maple and sweets include Ripples, Atelier Mélilot, Choco de Léa, Lecavalier Petrone.
How did Ca Lem get on this list?
Montreal Tips lists businesses that started in Quebec and still make, run or are based here. Listings are free and never sponsored. If you run Ca Lem and want to update this page, contact us.
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