38 Best Ice Cream Shops in Boston

“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!🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹“

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

“Love coming to get the vegan selections“

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

“I didn’t even like donuts until I tried the Boston cream donut from Blackbird. Now I randomly crave donuts at 8 pm when they’ve already closed and I have to (impatiently) wait until the next morning. Anyway - these are the best, softest donuts I’ve ever had and you have to try them too. Plus the staff is super friendly and the coffee is great!“

“The cookie sandwiches are out of control good. It was hard to choose but I’m glad I can’t get here easily or often because I would want to eat one every day. There was a small food tour in the day I went by, and I asked if it was a vegan food tour. It wasn’t; the ice cream is just so good that self-declared Omni “foodies” want it too!“

“Great family-owned ice cream shop! Great management and staff! We enjoy partnering with them regularly!“

“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😃😃😃“

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

“I have never ordered a sundae before, never finished the entire thing with a smile, and never felt like I needed to go to an ice cream shop weekly until I came here. It's a good thing it's juuust far enough away from my house to not entice me daily.

EVERYTHING is vegan! And I was so impressed with the flavors. They didn't make up for any lacks with more sugar either. I felt satisfied and like the flavor I got was well-balanced, with it being birthday cake, a flavor I never get for fear of it being weird or overly sweet. It was perfect. Their lemon flavor I tried was amazing too.

I got the cookie sundae type with the brownie cookies. amazing. So excited to go back. It IS pricey though.“

“I didn’t hear about this place until I saw people walking around with boxes. I decided to go check them out. There were about 100 people waiting in line when I arrived. The line moved fairly quickly. It was cash only, but you can order online in advance so I chose to do that. The pasties themselves were nothing special, canollis were not fresh, donut was stale. There are better pasties in Boston, not worth the wait.“

“Love the doughnuts!! The attendant was so nice.“

“Best chicken bites! Highly recommend ♥️“

“I really liked this little place. They had a good variety of flavors. Loved the burnt caramel. The fruity cereal was OK too, but the bourbon maple pecan was my favorite out of the three. Despite the line it moved pretty quick too, so dont let that sway you. Worth a try.“

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

“Delicious chicken sandwich“

“LimeRed Teahouse is a small cafe located right outside of the BU campus, with a wide range of desserts and drinks to try out.

The staff are pretty welcoming, able to cater to most requests and are able to explain any recommendations to new customers. They make the drinks pretty quick and kept us informed throughout the process.

We typically come here to get Bubble Waffles with Ice cream, which does take a little time to make, but the batter used is light and fluffy and goes well with the ice cream they serve. They also have macarons here, which are pretty standard. The teas are good, some of them don't have as strong as a flavor as they should but overall is pretty good.

Definitely a good place to study or just to hang out while in the area.“

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

“Went in to satisfy the kid’s ice cream craving. We were pleasantly surprised at all the flavor choices! Walked home after sharing a scoop of oreo and cookie dough (sort of sharing, the boy can be a bit stingy when the food is good...) and with a meal each: jerk chicken and stew beef. We each had a filling dinner last night AND lunch today. Thanks! Looking forward to trying ALL the ice cream flavors :)“

“Still great 40 years after first going there! This is the OG flavored waffle cone and mix-ins place before it was even a thing. Quality ice cream, solidly good flavor, nice staff. Don't be fooled by the fancy gelato and Asian ice cream shops... Have the real deal legit quality ice cream here.“

“🍦🍨🥤 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!“

“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.“

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

“Best Ever!!! Must try delivery available“

“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“

“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.“

“Shaved Ice. It was the reason we went back there. First went there about 5years ago on a trip to Boston. It was so good and we had talked about going back if we ever got back to Boston. Trouble was we didn't know the name of the place, only that we had walked there from the airport thru a park, and that there was a Dunkin' near by. YAY for Google maps! It took a while but we found it and walked the mile and a half to get there...it IS that good. And reasonably priced.“

“los helados bueno todo es super rico bueno“

“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.“

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

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

“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!! 😁“

“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!“

“Wonderful magical experience“

“Cookies and Cream“

“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.“

“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!“