Best bingsu in Calgary to try at least once

Apr 14 2021, 5:51 pm

We are always more than ready to dive into a generous helping of bingsu or bingsoo, akaĀ Korean shaved ice.

Bingsu is a snackĀ composed of ice shavings and various toppings such as sweetened condensed milk, a variety of fresh-cut fruits,Ā syrups, cookie crumbs, chewy jelly bits, cereal flakes and so much more.

It is then topped with even more toppings like ice cream and whipped cream for final finishing touches.

Here are the five best spots to grab some bomb bingsu in Calgary.

Jusfruit

Jusfruit is a joint that combines the idea of modern food trends with natural ingredients while making them look Instagram-ready at the same time. Its bingsu goes for $12.95 and comes in different flavours like mango, strawberry, mocha, mochi, and matcha. With five locations all over Calgary, you’ll be sure to get a sweet fix. All their locations have an option for takeout and delivery.

Address:Ā 314A 10 Street NW, Calgary
Phone:Ā 403- 270-0202

Address:Ā 3111B 17 Avenue SE, Calgary
Phone:Ā 403-454-8474

Address:Ā #6112, 8650 – 112th Avenue NW, Calgary
Phone:Ā 403-454-6423

Address:Ā 8971 Bonaventure Drive SE, Calgary
Phone:Ā 403-452-0656

Address:Ā 1324 – 10 Avenue SW, Calgary
Phone:Ā 403-228-0980

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Snowy Village CafƩ

Snowy Village CafĆ© is a cafe in Calgary serving traditional Korean desserts including bingsu. If you’re looking for a wide variety of options for flavours, this is the perfect spot. They have an extensive list of bingsu flavours to choose from, including cheesecake, green tea, blueberry, Oreo, milk, chocolate, strawberry, green melon, watermelon, mango, espresso, and injeolmi, which is a flavour that includes rice cakes and rice cake powder. Snowy Village Cafe offers takeout and delivery options as well.

Address:Ā 3604 52 Avenue NW #101, Calgary
Phone:Ā 403-475-1238

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Sugar Marmalade

Sugar Marmalade is another dessert shop in Calgary serving bingsu. Their bingsu retails for $10.99 each, and they have a variety of flavours like mango, strawberry, a green tea and red bean combo, honeydew, bubble tea, and taro. This joint also offers the option for delivery and takeout.

Address:Ā 1120 Centre Street North, Calgary
Phone:Ā 587-354-1120

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Black Pearl

Black Pearl is a cafe in Calgary serving bingsu that retails for $13.50 each. They have flavours including creamy mango, matcha bean, brown sugar, soydust, Oreo and berry berry which comes with blueberry, strawberry, and cheesecake. You can also add a scoop of gelato ice cream for an additional $2.

Address:Ā 8855 Macleod Trail SW #103, Calgary
Phone:Ā 587-352-8882

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Snow Fairy Bingsu

 

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Snow Fairy Bingsu, located in Sarcee Plaza, is a small, cozy place that serves mouth-watering bingsu. They have a variety of bingsu flavours including red bean, green tea, chocolate, strawberry, and earl grey. Snow Fairy Bingsu has options for takeout and delivery for those days where it’s too hot to even move.

Address:Ā 4604 37 Street SW, Calgary
Phone:Ā 403-455-9252

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