Betterwith Ice Cream opens its flagship ice cream scoop shop as BETTER ACRES ICE CREAM, on the very popular strip of Government Street, in downtown Victoria, BC.
[Victoria, BC, March 1, 2025] – Better Acres Ice Cream, formerly known as Betterwith, has opened its first-ever scoop shop on Government Street. This marks an exciting milestone for the brand, which has been winning over ice cream lovers with its perfectly balanced sweetness and dedication to quality, ever since it first grocery partnership with Whole Foods Market in 2018.
Founded by Lori Joyce, co-founder of Cupcakes and co-star of the Gemini award-winning W Network reality TV series The Cupcake Girls – Better Acres Ice Cream is deeply rooted in her farm heritage and commitment to real, simple ingredients. Since launching in grocery stores, the brand has built a devoted following. Now, with the opening of its first scoop shop, customers can choose from a larger selection of crafted classic flavours, like, Sea Salted Cream and Cookies, to California Pistachio and the cult holiday classic Rum and Raisin, in an inviting, European farmhouse-inspired space.
“Better Acres Ice Cream is the result of my upbringing on the farm, where family, heritage, and a deep respect for simple, real ingredients were our way of life,” says Lori Joyce, “and our flavours reflect these timeless, honest values, delivering quality and care in every scoop – creating an indulgence that is ‘just sweet enough’”.
Better Acres Ice Cream scoop shop is in her hometown of Victoria, BC at 1019 Government Street; offering scoops, pints, house made gluten-free waffle cones and seasonal fruits and nuts from the family farm in a warm, welcoming space for ice cream lovers of all ages.
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(604) 889-5674
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From Cupcakes to Ice Cream: A Legacy of Dessert Craft
Lori Joyce’s entrepreneurial journey spans from the world of cupcakes to ice cream. As co-founder of the beloved Cupcakes bakery chain and co-star of the W Network reality TV series ‘The Cupcake Girls’, Lori captured the hearts of fans while building an iconic dessert empire. Now at Better Acres Ice Cream, she continues her legacy by crafting ice cream inspired by the same values of tradition, quality, and care that defined her childhood on their sustainable family farm.
Better Acres Ice Cream, formerly known as Betterwith Ice Cream, remains committed to its founding mission of delivering clean, handcrafted ice cream made with simple, wholesome ingredients. The name may have changed, but the dedication to honoring heritage and creating meaningful indulgence remains at its core. that delight without compromise. With a focus on locally sourced ingredients and innovative flavors, Better Acres redefines
Source: westerngrocer.com