The ice cream here is always so delicious, we always buy their ice cream tubs from the grocery store! They have a ton of flavours to choose from (which makes it hard sometimes) and there’s always new flavours coming in! I have been here a few times and the staff has consistently been very nice, friendly and do everything to make your experience a great one, even if there is a huge line out the door. The exceptional customer service is appreciated and always makes me want to go back!
It's great for a treat. We usually buy the tubs to skip the huge line up and take it home with us. 😊 end up saving a lot of money this way as a tub is $10~
Apparently hopping in the car, running over small furry animals and driving out to Cochrane on a hot summer day is a decidedly Calgary thing to do -- hell, I'm from Edmonton. And yes, you can get Mackay's in the 'Chuk but it seems more authentic to hit the dusty trail. And double yes, it IS the real deal, obviously made from local cows. Don't ask me why, but you can definitely taste it over store bought. I like Tiger, Tiger -- orange and black liquorice -- the kid likes strawberry. All good, and worth the drive.
Overpriced?...maybe. Delicious?...YES! I think money is well spent at a place that makes their own product such as McKay's. The flavour list will have something for every taste and the service is always good. The major wrench in the operation is the fact that it gets stupid busy...especially on weekends.
A personal recommendation is the Kulfi...I can't get enough!
Great place!
It was crazy busy, but understandably so! The ice cream was excellent, I had a scoop of strawberry and it was so creamy and had really yummy natural flavour.
I can't wait to come back again.
Been going to Mackays since I was small boy, its remained pretty much the same and has a lot of history, considering the crazy long line ups, you still move through pretty fast, their service is usually good and ice cream is.........ice cream, cant go wrong, the ambience of the place is cool, I make it out there 5-6 times a year and see no reason to stop.
Most favourite icecream stop in Cochrane, lots of flavours to choose from. Staff are friendly. Very fresh waffle cones! Always packed in the summer
Never had ice cream as good as McKay's. Definitely worth a drive all the way from Calgary to Cochrane. Expect a long line but it goes by fast. Great service. Great selections.
They have a wide array of flavours that ensure those who visit Mackay's will leave with ice cream they'll love. Their ice cream is worth the 45 minute drive.
I have been here a couple times and I love their ice cream!! I can assure you that you will love their flavours! I love their chocolate, coffee and coconut flavours!! Recently I tried their mango sorbet and I love it!! Must go to MacKay's if you are passing by Cochrane!!
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