32 Best Ice Cream Shops in Boston

“Ron’s is truly a hidden jewel, the ice cream is amazing and you’re going to love the bowling alley.“

“Great customer service and delicious gelato. Clean and such a cute shop. So happy we stopped in!“

“They have so many vegan flavors of ice cream!! Try the passion fruit sorbet if you like sour/tart. It’s so refreshing. The strawberry shortcake was amazing too. The young lady working at 4pm on New Years Day 2026 was so nice. You made our day!“

“First time there and we just got in love with this place“

“Super leckeres Joghurteis in einer riesigen Auswahl, dazu ein riesiges Angebot an Toppings. Super lecker :)“

“I have been going to JP Licks for years. I was telling the young lady who was serving us. That I use to come to JP Lick when I was in high school. And JP Licks was the only place that made me smile when I was happy, sad , mad or even upset. And their ice cream would cheer me up😃 Thank you JP Licks for always making me smile and also now my kids😃😃😃“

“The taste is very good, the service is very good“

“The best! A+ espresso to the cappuccino to the espresso martinis are awesome. Cannolis are the best around. The owner Frank is keeping the family tradition!🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹“

“Best Ever!!! Must try delivery available“

“Tucked away among charming brownstone shops and patio dining is Ben & Jerry's flagship Boston location on historic Newbury Street.

Iconic Vermont-based ice cream parlor chain, known for its creative, cleverly named flavors.
Address: 174 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116, United States

Ben & Jerry's sources milk from hundreds of local farms. Ben & Jerry's ice cream is made through a 13-step process that starts with sourcing milk from local farms and ends with filling pints.

Ben & Jerry's proudly serves up its legendary scoops, milkshakes, and fresh-baked waffle cones here – a short walk from Copley Square.“

“Cute little location in the heart of Fenway Park. I knew going in that I wanted to try the Marshmallow Sky flavor that's exclusive to Scoop Shops, so I can't speak to the variety of flavors available. I wanted to grab a pint, but apparently this shop doesn't do pints. Regardless, I enjoyed my ice cream and the employee was very friendly. Ben & Jerry's is a great addition to the neighborhood (but not to my wallet)!“

“🍦🍨🥤 stopped at this Ben & Jerry’s in Boston for dessert and to have a nighttime stroll around the area. The staff are all really nice and were quick with taking orders. Nice seating outside are Quincy Market with plenty of benches.

Ice cream and milkshakes were delicious and exactly what you’d expect at Ben & Jerry’s. Highly recommend this place if you’re craving ice cream!“

“The best icecream � for the hot days in Boston ��“

“I have to stop by Chip City when I catch a game at the TD Garden! It’s so worth breaking my diet for these phenomenal, fresh, and delicious cookies! CC is one of the best cookie shops in Boston! Their cookies are seriously baked with perfection! Customer service is always great too! Thank you CC!“

“Cookies and Cream“

“los helados bueno todo es super rico bueno“

“Wow. What a gem you have here in Boston. Some of the best ice cream I’ve ever had. If you ever decide to franchise sign me up.“

“Finally, got to try This place. They had soft Opening which was not to best. The ordering process was pretty smooth . The wait was not to long. We got the infamous Sho-Gun Matcha/Vanilla Soft Serve Mix With Edible 24K gold , Maiko Special (Parfait) Hojicha/Strawberry Mix Soft Serve and Matcha Latte Float. Everything was so rich in favor. The matcha favor is probably the best that I had so far. You can taste the quality of the soft serve. It's a bit pricy but worth every penny. Definitely, need to try them out“

“I went to the store a random day just to buy a box of cookies, I received an excellent service from a Venezuelan 🇻🇪 guy who was working that day! He presented me the box with the cookies inside with a really exciting and professional attitude. Love to see people who actually like their jobs!! 😁“

“This is the first time I have been in this store was cozy and amazing. The owner is reliable, honest and operates with integrity. I would like to recommend this store to anyone who is looking for fast food and craving ice cream or needs anything. This store is so convenient and in the nice Boston neighborhood.“

“The shaved ice is very good, I'd recommend the Mango and Tamarind half and half, sweet milk on top if you prefer. The syrup is sweet enough for me.

I didn't know they make all the juices in house, and they're vegan too! Big bonus for my friends who prefer to avoid animal products.“

“Great burger! Friendly, attentive staff. Thank you for a great day out!“

“Great cannolis here! But not as strong as another option in the area in my opinion. They do offer more flavors than other shops in the area (pro), but we found the shells less crispy (con). The atmosphere is a bit cold inside, as well, as they do not have any seating to enjoy your goodies in the cafe - and seem to almost usher you out of the cafe by wrapping your box of pastries up with string and tying immediately. We did not get the same ‘family-owned’, warm vibe that some of the other pastry shops offered. Service was very friendly regardless. Definitely worth a trip if you’d like to try a unique flavor of cannoli!“

“love visiting the Jamaica Plain store! Since the weather has been getting warmer, I've gone a few times this month and have to say the staff is amazing. They are very warm, friendly, patient, and have great insight on all the flavors and products. Because of them I found my favorite Fomu flavor. It was Rose Lavender but I was introduced to Lemon Meringue, tart lemon ice cream (coconut base), with graham cracker crust and yummy vegan marshmallow! It was so tasty I went back a second (and third) time to buy a point. Don't miss this flavor and the wonderful staff (surprisingly calm and chill even under pandemic pressure). Can't wait to see what next month's flavors are!“

“Literally the best ice cream I’ve ever put in my mouth! And if you don’t have a spoon in your hotel room the end of your toothbrush works almost as well! (Photo n comments!)“

“When we were roaming around looking for the perfect dessert, we found The Table Caffé and decided to try some gelato, just to see what we should get. We had raspberry, tiramisu, and I forgot mine already, haha! It’s been more than a month since we went, so this review is a bit late. The server was so friendly and gave us great suggestions since there were so many options to choose from. We just got the kid’s cup because the portions looked big for us, hehe! Definitely worth it, delicious dessert and a great location.“

“Come for the ice cream, stay for the coffee. 🥰“

“Passing through Dorchester last year, I discovered a hidden gem. I’ve been to Love Health Café three times, and every visit has been a pleasure so far. The team here is consistently warm and customer service oriented—they always listen and ensure my order is exactly as requested. As someone who pays close attention to food safety and cleanliness (cutting bananas with bare hands is a NO-NO for me and trying to save on the cost of gloves while navigating food and money is a definite NO NO, so please don’t change!).

I’m pleased to see handwashing and clean practices in action; quality and care are evident throughout my experience. I was intentional about waiting to do this review, and I’m always willing to update as needed.

Love Health Café offers “Mmmm 😋😋” dairy-free options, and the food truly stands out—freshly made, flavorful, and so far, satisfying. The price points are very fair compared to other chains, especially considering everything is prepared to order. Meeting the founders was a wonderful bonus (featured in the pictures); they’re an engaging couple committed to health and good service.

I look forward to coming back. Here’s a new tagline for them: “Where Love and Health Blend—especially in every smoothie and açai bowl!” As of now, I highly recommend!“

“Love coming to get the vegan selections“

“We visited here twice this past week on our trip to Boston. My kids got the chocolate, strawberry and lemon. All 3 kiddos gave it a five star review and couldn’t wait to go back the second time! I wouldn’t hesitate to go back if we return on another trip!“

“Literally the best ice cream I’ve ever put in my mouth! And if you don’t have a spoon in your hotel room the end of your toothbrush works almost as well! (Photo n comments!)“

“In reference to Ben and Gerry’s, located at the Prudential Center,, Boston, MA, a young employee named Maggie went above and beyond to provide exceptional service. I took my children and grandson for ice cream on Thursday, July 17, in the afternoon.
Aside from Maggie’s professionalism and beautiful courtesy in serving us (often a rare combination in the service industry) I watched her deal with an incredibly rude customer with such graciousness and self control. The customer was completely out of line and I was so impressed with how Maggie de-escalated the situation and kept her professional composure, especially for such a young woman. Maggie is a credit to the company and I would highly recommend this establishment based on the character of this young woman. I hope she is recognized for her invaluable contribution to Ben and Gerry’s, Prudential Center, Boston.“