Bestie Ice Cream is operated by the same folks behind Kind Ice Cream, so we share values like community, sustainability, and creativity. We care deeply about our city, and everything we do is guided by the question “does this make Edmonton better?”.

Paula Shyba, Candyce Morris and Nicole Bhar opened Kind Ice Cream in 2019, with a dream to provide a welcoming space with incredible ice cream. Kind Ice Cream now has three shops in Edmonton in Ritchie, Wîhkwêntôwin and Highlands.

Bestie Ice Cream allows us to serve delicious ice cream in more Edmonton neighbourhoods, making the most of our sunny summer season.

At Bestie, we’re rethinking what sustainability can look like.

Our tiny shop runs entirely off the grid, powered by solar panels and a high-efficiency battery system that keeps our ice cream perfectly cold, even on the hottest days. We use minimal propane as a backup, but our goal is to be 100% solar-powered, all summer long.

Our power system was designed right here in Edmonton by Grengine, a local clean energy company creating modular, renewable-powered systems that reduce emissions and increase energy independence. They helped us build something thoughtful and future-forward, tailored for our little shop.

Everything we serve at Bestie is compostable - cups, spoons, napkins, and even food waste. We partner with a local composting service that picks up our waste and turns it into healthy soil, closing the loop and keeping trash out of landfills.

We believe small shops can have a big impact when they’re built with care, creativity, and community in mind.

Reach out to us at hello@bestieicecream.ca