Shaw's Ice Cream

About Shaw's Ice Cream

Shaw's Ice Cream is an agri-food business located on Sunset Rd in St. Thomas, Ontario. It serves local residents and customers across Canada, offering high-quality ice cream and various frozen indulgences. Their menu includes items such as the Tin Roof Sundae, Chocolate Grammy's Cupboard, Sea Salt Caramel, Cake Pop, and Moon Mist, as well as Dirty Soda. Customers can also purchase take-home flavors. Founded in 1948 by Carl Shaw, the business was purchased in 2001 by the McLaughlin Sisters—Kim, Kelly, and Kristine—who saved the company from closing. Drawing on their experience from their own scoop shop, the sisters focused on maintaining the original vision of high-quality products inspired by small-town roots. The company has grown from a local operation into a distributor for grocery stores and scoop shops throughout Southwestern Ontario, as well as a co-manufacturer for private label brands. The business describes itself as a family favorite that uses 100% Canadian cream and dairy to maintain a legacy of tradition. While they operate a dairy bar, they also manage a state-of-the-art production facility in Tillsonburg. Their stated purpose is to bring families and communities together through the tradition of sharing ice cream, guided by pillars of team spirit, operational experience, and community passion.