Classic Ice Cream Loved for Generations

From creamy soft-serve cones to handcrafted sundaes, milkshakes, and custom ice cream cakes, Merla-Mae Ice Cream has been part of summer traditions for generations — made fresh, served with care, and shared with the community.

Night scene of Merla Mae Ice Cream shop with neon signage, colorful lighting, and people gathered outside. Some are sitting, and others are standing, with a bicycle parked nearby.

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!

What We’re Known For

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

Soft-serve cone dipped in chocolate with rainbow sprinkles from Merla-Mae Ice Cream

Soft Serve & Cones

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

Turtle caramel sundae in Merla-Mae branded cup

Sundaes & Shakes

Handcrafted sundaes, milkshakes, and cream shake flurries made fresh to order. Explore Sundaes

Custom photo birthday ice cream cake from Merla-Mae London Ontario

Ice Cream Cakes & Pies

Custom ice cream cakes and pies made for celebrations. Order Cakes & Pies

The Rottweiler Sundae — chocolate soft serve with brownies and hot fudge at Merla-Mae

National Ice Cream Day

Live music, local performers, and a signature community celebration. See the Event

A Tradition That’s Been Shared for Generations

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.

Vintage photo of Merla-Mae Ice Cream stand in London Ontario with neon sign and 1950s car

Visit Merla-Mae Ice Cream

Whether you’re stopping by for a cone, ordering a custom ice cream cake, or planning something special, Merla-Mae is where summer traditions begin.