# Dairy-Free Ice Creams Montreal's Hoche Glacé Offers a Vegan Menu of Frozen Desserts By Amy Duong | Published 2020-02-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoche-glac References: [godairyfree.org](https://www.godairyfree.org/dining-out/hoche-glace-is-the-non-dairy-queen-of-ice-cream-in-montreal) Hoche Glacé is based in Montreal in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighborhood, serving a wide array of frozen goods with and without dairy. The impressive vegan menu features soft-serve desserts that have a variety of flavors made with creamy rice milk, soy milk, or coconut milk. These flavors include chocolate, matcha, and vanilla, along with some options of [vegan sorbets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-refreshed) as well. Hoche Glacé goes beyond creating inclusive soft-serve and also offers gluten-free cones as well. There is also the option to dip the cones in a [vegan dark chocolate dip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-lounge-x-klimon) along with additional dairy-free dips flavors. To give even further customization, there are vegan toppings including cookie dough and Oreos to build one's own sundae before drizzling their dessert with dairy-free syrups. Image Credit: Hoche Glacé ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vegan Desserts:** Opportunity to create innovative dairy-free frozen desserts using alternative milk options like rice, soy, and coconut milk. - **Gluten-free Cones:** Opportunity to cater to the growing demand for gluten-free products by offering gluten-free ice cream cones. - **Customized Toppings:** Opportunity to provide customers with a wide range of vegan toppings and dairy-free syrups to personalize their ice cream experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Innovative dairy-free ice cream options have the potential to disrupt the traditional ice cream industry and attract health-conscious consumers. - **Plant-based Foods:** The rise of plant-based diets has created a niche market for vegan desserts, including dairy-free ice creams made from alternative milk sources. - **Specialty Retail:** The demand for specialty ice cream shops that cater to dietary restrictions, such as gluten-free and vegan options, presents an opportunity for growth and differentiation in the retail industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vanilla Vegan Soft Serves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-soft-serve.md) - [Decadent Vegan Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-decadence-series.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-dairy-free-decadence-series.md) - [Italian-Style Plant-Based Gelato](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-plant-based-gelato.md) - [Rice-Based Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rice-creamery.md) - [Dairy-Free Frozen Dessert Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-decadence-series.md) - [Decadent Oat-Based Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagen-dazs-oat-milk.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Frozen Dessert Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-range.md) - [Allergen-Friendly Dairy-Free Ice Cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscoop.md)