Mr. Tubbs
Quick Review
A one-of-a-kind family-owned ice cream parlour and arcade in the Tillicum area where nostalgia reigns supreme. Forty-eight flavours of ice cream, comfy vinyl diner seating, oldies on the speakers, a mechanical pig, and an arcade in the back. Mr. Tubbs is pure joy from the moment the ice cream truck door chime goes off when you walk in.
Atmosphere
Mr. Tubbs is a one-of-a-kind ice cream parlour where nostalgia reigns supreme. Sink into comfy vinyl diner seating surrounded by through-the-ages décor, sweet oldies playing over the speakers, and the occasional distraction of kids mesmerised by the vintage TV in the corner or the arcade tucked in the back. The door chimes here are the sound of an ice cream truck and depending on when you visit, they will go off frequently. It is an absolute delight every single time.
Menu
Their menu is packed with mouthwatering treats that will make your taste buds dance with joy. They boast 48 flavours of ice cream, sundaes, floats, shakes, and cakes. On the savoury side, they have hot dogs and grilled cheese sandwiches. They also have bags of chips, pop, and candy. They offer dairy-free ice cream and sorbets.
Service
It is all bar service. The staff is made up of a team of youthful staff members who bring energy and enthusiasm to their roles. With the lively atmosphere of both the arcade and the parlour. Mr. Tubbs can become bustling and hectic during peak times.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Vinyl diner seating and tables throughout
- Menu displayed on the wall
- Parking lot on site — plenty of space
- Parking lot on site
- Bike-friendly location
- Kid-friendly environment
- Bus routes 8, 11, 21, 22, 24, and 26 all serve the Tillicum area
- Can get busy and hectic during peak times with the arcade and parlour both running — worth visiting at quieter times if you prefer a calmer environment
- Website available — a bit tricky to navigate but ice cream flavours are listed
- Social media presence — note updates are infrequent
- Excellent value — great treats at very reasonable prices
- Dairy-free ice cream and sorbets available — no need to miss out ( no extra cost)
- Arcade is a larger expense here
What Makes It Unique
Mr. Tubbs is genuinely unlike anywhere else in Victoria. The combination of 48 ice cream flavours, a vintage arcade, through-the-ages décor, a mechanical pig, and an ice cream truck door chime creates a experience that’s pure nostalgic joy for every age. As a family-owned and operated gem in the Tillicum area, it has the kind of community warmth that keeps people coming back summer after summer. If you haven’t been, go. Immediately.
Find them online
Mr. Tubbs Ice Cream Parlor
3454 Tillicum Rd, Victoria, BC V8Z 4H3
