Vegan gelato in Athens in, without a doubt, like stumbling across a jackpot. GOOD vegan gelato is like winning the lottery. This is how I describe Ice Queen in Athens. Not only does Ice Queen serve vegan gelato, they have 6 or 7 different flavors that all taste incredibly delicious.
This newly renovated agora, formerly devoted to the food stalls of an ordinary market, has been transformed by the company Time Out. After only a few weeks since its grand opening, it has become one of the locals’ favorite; a huge a posh canteen where one finds himself picking from a selection of delicious food in a joyful spirit. Aligned are a few dozens of stands offering worldwide cuisines represented by different chefs and restaurants of Lisbon, all under the same refined black and white signage.
The atmosphere is trendy. The enveloping glass dome allows a thoughtful amount of natural light to penetrate for a welcoming outdoor setting. A true sense of community can be felt at the tables, people of all ages everywhere come here to connect and share their passion for good food. Thinking of sharing a few entrées concocted by some of Portugal’s finest chefs? Totally possible, and for the modest cost of six to ten euros.
When you think of ice cream parlours, vegan is usually so far from believable. But my friends, it’s 2015, and vegan options are popping up everywhere! Booyah is the latest hotspot to jump on this trend, offering vegan options for their popular ice cream sandwiches. I was lucky to have the chance to visit this new spot and boy, am I ever thankful I did!
Booyah is small, with seats outside the parlour. The staff are super friendly and welcoming. Prices are reasonable, with a vegan ice cream sandwich coming in around $6 CAD.
There is very limited seating at this ice cream parlour; you order from the counter and have a choice of vegan and gluten free cookies and ice cream to take to-go or to enjoy outside in the summer breeze.