Chandigarh's cone-quest: Where every scoop stirs memories of childhood summers and sticky fingers

When the Chandigarh heat hits that sticky peak and the breeze forgets to show up, there’s only one thing on your mind. Ice cream. Cold, creamy, unapologetically indulgent ice cream.

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Where gelato gets serious

Okay, if you only make one stop on this ice-cream pilgrimage, make it Mozimo. Tucked into a quiet stretch of Sector 9, this place is not your average dessert joint. It’s creamy Italian craftsmanship in a cup — or better, a cone.

And not just any cone. Here’s a little secret: get the gelato in their house cone. No questions. Just trust me. There’s a silky plug of milk chocolate at the very bottom — like the surprise twist at the end of a really good movie. Except edible. Their Pistachio gelato? Made with actual pistachios. Not flavouring, not some green syrup nonsense. Real. Pistachios. Tiramisu and Belgian Chocolate are crowd favourites too — rich, layered and honestly, kind of dangerous if you’re trying to be “moderate.”

Bold flavours, big fans

Now, if Mozimo is your refined Italian uncle, Peggy’s is your cool cousin who just got back from culinary school.

Located in Sector 10 (with whispers of a growing fanbase in Mohali), Peggy’s is small but packed with personality. Their Salted Caramel? Sweet, salty and silky enough to make you pause mid-scroll. And Biscoff — oh man — like eating cookie butter out of a dream.

What sets Peggy’s apart is that sweet spot between quality and curiosity.

The place itself doesn’t make a big fuss. You walk in, you order, you leave with the kind of ice cream that melts just a bit too fast — and that’s part of the charm. It’s your midweek pick-me-up, your “treat yo’ self” moment after a long class or a rough day at work.

Chocolate with a capital C

Here’s a spot for the unapologetically cocoa-obsessed. Get Desserted may not be big on space, but it makes up for it with bold, deep flavours. And let’s talk about their Madagascar Chocolate — dark, rich and complex enough to make your usual choco-chip taste like it belongs in the kids’ section.

Unlike the others, Get Desserted isn’t about the vibe or the setting. It’s more of a grab-and-go situation, but what you’re grabbing is a dessert that means business. If you’re the kind of person who measures quality by how long the taste lingers on your tongue — this is your jam.

Or your ganache. You get the idea.

Still swirling

You know how some places are so tied to a city’s DNA, they’re almost like landmarks? That’s Softy Corner.

It’s been around since the ‘80s, nestled in the pedestrian heart of Sector 17, serving up soft serves to three generations and counting. You can still get your classic swirl, but if you’re feeling adventurous, there’s caramel popcorn sundaes, Snickers-loaded soft serves as well as cheesy fries.

Don’t be surprised by the queue; it’s part of the experience. There’s music playing, friends hanging out and that unmistakable feeling of summer holiday evenings — even if it’s just a regular Tuesday night.

Softy Corner isn’t trying to be trendy. It just is. Timeless, chaotic, joyful. The kind of place where your nostalgia gets a sugar rush.

Scoop strategy

If you’re really committed (and honestly, why wouldn’t you be?), try a mini ice-cream crawl. Start with Mozimo before sunset— when the lighting’s perfect and the pistachio hits just right. Swing by Peggy’s for a caramel-kissed second round. Grab a chocolatey pick-me-up from Get Desserted and then wind things down with a softy cone under Sector 17’s neon signs.

Because sometimes, the best way to understand a city isn’t through its monuments — but through its desserts.

So go ahead. Grab a cone. Let it melt a little. Lick fast. Laugh harder. Chandigarh’s frozen heart is waiting.