For all of our fellow ice cream lovers, we’ve got the scoop on 10 spots around Boston to grab a sweet, refreshing treat to cope with the heat. 🍦
Warning: if you have a sweet tooth, proceed with caution.
J.P. Licks, multiple locations
J.P. Licks was founded in 1981 in Jamaica Plain and has grown to 17 stores in the Greater Boston area. Check out the special flavor for the Immersive King Tut experience — a version of “Golden Milk” ice cream, which is a sweet combo of turmeric + coriander spices.
FoMu, multiple locations
This non-dairy ice cream shop offers plant-based ice cream at four locations across Boston. Get to know the owner + try one of the seasonal flavors like the blueberry shortbread or strawberry rhubarb pie.
Tipping Cow, 415 Medford St., Somerville + 525 Western Ave., Brighton
This locally owned shop has been serving up nut-free scoops since 2013. The peanut, tree nut, and sesame-free ice cream doesn’t limit the flavor combinations, which include Oreo mint, earl grey and lemon + fig with goat cheese.
Scoop N’ Scootery, 75 Linden St., Allston + 360 Washington St., Brighton
This late night ice cream shop is known for its sundaes and scoops ice cream until 2 a.m. at the Brighton location. The Garland is a sundae option with S’mores ice cream topped with marshmallow fluff, frosted rice crispy treats, doughy sugar cookie bites, fudge, graham crackers, and whipped cream. Yum.
The Ice Creamsmith, 2295 Dorchester Ave.
This family-owned shop has been making homemade ice cream in Dorchester since 1976. The small batch shop is scooping blueberry, birthday cake + coconut pineapple specialty flavors this month.
Honeycomb Creamery, 1702 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge
This small batch shop has a variety of traditional + seasonal flavors, including strawberry lemonade and basil goat cheese. Don’t miss out on Taco Tuesday here, which is an ice cream taco special.
Taiyaki NYC, 119 Seaport Blvd., Suite B.
Ths New York-based ice cream shop is about to open a second local location in Cambridge. It is known for Asian-inspired creations served in a fish-shaped pastry that represents prosperity, happiness, and good fortune.
Far Out Ice Cream, 419 Harvard St, Brookline
This New Zealand-style ice cream features real fruit ice cream.The local shop offers coffee + ice cream in fresh made waffle cones.
Gelato and Chill, 401 Park Dr.
This sweet treat can be found inside Time Out Market and at the Shops at Chestnut Hill. Grab a scoop of artisanal cream-based gelato or sorbet.
Toscanini’s Ice Cream, 159 First St., Cambridge + 899 Main St., Cambridge
This locally owned shop was founded in 1981 and has since earned recognition from the New York Times as “The World’s Best Ice Cream.”
