Winnipeg has a hidden gem for your munchies. Black Tie Cannabis, serving authentic Argentinian gelato made right here in the city. Eva’s Gelato‘s creamy, flavour-packed treats are the perfect post-cannabis indulgence.

Eva’s Gelato brings authentic Argentinian-style gelato to Winnipeg using traditional methods that deliver an ultra-creamy texture. Drawing from family expertise and Argentine roots, they focus on rich, homemade recipes—think classics like dulce de leche—with high-quality, fresh ingredients for that signature dense, smooth consistency.

This hands-on approach ensures every scoop feels premium and local, making it the ideal munchie to pair with your Black Tie Cannabis favourites.

Check out our menu or stop by to grab yours today!

A short Gelato history lesson:

Argentinian gelato, known locally as helado, traces its roots to waves of Italian immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries who brought gelato-making traditions to the country. These newcomers opened family-run heladerías (ice cream shops) in cities like Buenos Aires and Mendoza, adapting Old World recipes with New World ingredients for a denser, creamier texture—often with higher butterfat content than traditional Italian gelato.

Pioneers like Pedro Soppelsa, who arrived in Mendoza in 1924 from Italy’s Veneto region, built empires using fresh Andean snow before industrial refrigeration made production scalable. Early heladerías such as El Vesuvio, founded in 1902 by the Cocitori family, introduced the first ice cream machines—hand-cranked copper cylinders cooled with ice and salt—democratizing what was once a luxury import.

Over time, Argentinians infused their own twists, creating iconic flavours like dulce de leche while emphasizing artisanal quality. This evolution turned helado into a cultural staple, with shops becoming social hubs year-round, even in winter—surpassing its Italian origins in richness and creativity for many. Today, spots like Eva’s in Winnipeg carry forward this legacy with authentic methods.