38 Best Ice Cream Shops in Boston

1

Dolce

Dolce Ice Cream Shop • $
272 Hanover St, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Ricotta Plus Chocolate Chip Cookies Cannoli
Chocolate Cannoli with Chocolate Chips
Mixed Berry and Strawberry Gelato
Stracciatella Gelato
Bomboloni I Think
Ice Cream Sundae
Cannoli Shells
Croissant
Doughnut
Ossobuco

“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!🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹“

3.6 Good114 Reviews
Ron's Gourmet Ice Cream and Twentieth Century Bowling Alley Ice Cream Shop • $
1231 Hyde Park Ave, Hyde Park

Customers` Favorites

Handcrafted Gourmet Ice Cream Cakes
Belgian Chocolate Ice Cream
Butta Pecan Ice Cream
Caramel Fudge Brownie
Ice Cream Sandwich 6
Oreo Cake Ice Cream
Ice Cream Sandwich
Oreo Cake Batter
Frozen Pudding
Salted Caramel

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

4.8 Superb117 Reviews
Blackbird Doughnuts-South End Donut Shops • $
492 Tremont St, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Classic Doughnut Cakes Regular or Vegan
V Blackberry Jam Bismarck
Everything Bagel Donut
Boston Cream Bismarck
Breakfast Sandwich
S'Mores Doughnut
The Blackbird
Boston Cream
Salted Toffee
Donuts

“Love coming to get the vegan selections“

4 Good91 Reviews
Amorino Gelato - Boston Newbury Street Ice Cream Shop • $$
249 Newbury St, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Crepe with 2 Gelato and Dark Chocolate Sauce
Cheesecake Macarons and Coffee Macarons
Chocolate Amorino Chocolate Ice Cream
Traditional Italian Hot Chocolate
Coffee and Chocolate Macarons
Gelato with Macaroon Cookie
Duetto Gelato and Macarons
Organic Chocolate Sorbet
Blueberry Cheesecake
Gelato Macarons

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

4.3 Superb244 Reviews
Blackbird Doughnuts Beacon Hill Donut Shops • $
175 Cambridge St, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Classic Doughnut Cakes Regular or Vegan
V Strawberry Jam Bismarck
Cider Doughnut
Boston Cream
Cider Cake
Blackbird
Mint Oreo

“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!“

3.8 Good58 Reviews
6

FoMu

FoMu Ice Cream Shop • $$
655 Tremont St, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookie
Chocolate Pudding Ice Cream
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Grasshopper Pie
Vegan Desserts
Cake

“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!“

4.3 Superb98 Reviews
The Ice Creamsmith Ice Cream Shop • $
2295 Dorchester Ave, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Ice Cream Pint

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

4.8 Superb33 Reviews
J.P. Licks Ice Cream Shop • $$
659 Centre St, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Black Raspberry Ice Cream
Chocolate Ice Cream
Coconut Almond Chip
Ice Cream Cone
Frozen Yogurt
Banana Split
Rum Raisin
Hot Fudge
Croissant
Sundaes

“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😃😃😃“

4.2 Good79 Reviews
Shake Shack Downtown Crossing Hamburger • $
322 Washington St, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Shackburger Cheeseburger Topped with Lettuce Tomato Shacksauce
Single Shackburger with Cheese Lettuce Tomato
Spicy Bacon Chicken Sandwich
Hambúrguer Com Batata Frita
Double Cheeseburger
Bacon Cheese Fries
Frozen Custard
Chicken Bites
'Shroom Burger
Shake Burger

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

4.3 Superb166 Reviews
10

FoMu

FoMu Dessert • $$
140 Brookline Ave, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Confetti Cake- 8
Strawberry

“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.“

4.5 Superb67 Reviews
Mike's Pastry Bakery • $
300 Hanover St, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Lobster Tail Cream Puff
Boston Cream Pie Slice
Chocolate Chip Cannoli
Florentine Cannoli
Boston Cream Puff
Pistachio Cannoli
Chocolate Covered
Chocolate Mousse
Italian Pastries
Hazelnut Cannoli

“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.“

4.1 Good655 Reviews
Blackbird Doughnuts Fenway Donut Shops • $
20 Kilmarnock St, Boston

Customers` Favorites

V Cherry Jam Bismarck
Vanilla Glaze
Doughnut
Sandwich
Donuts

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

4.3 Superb40 Reviews
Shake Shack Newbury Street Hamburger • $
234-236 Newbury St, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Shackburger with Fries and a Lemonade
Korean Style Fried Chicken Sandwich
Cheese Burger and Fries
Avocado Bacon Burger
Smoked Cheese Burger
Double Shack Burger
Bacon Cheeseburger
Shake Shack Burger
Crinkle Cut Fries
Strawberry Shake

“Best chicken bites! Highly recommend ♥️“

3.9 Good138 Reviews
North End Creamery Ice Cream Shop • $
121 Salem St, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Ice Cream
Cookie Dough
Mint Chip
Strawberry
Cookie
Oreo

“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.“

4.5 Superb118 Reviews
J.P. Licks Ice Cream Shop • $$
173 Newbury St, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Peanut Butter Cookies and Cream and a Raspberry Mango Sundae
Madagascar Vanilla Coconut Dairy Free Ice Cream
Strawberry and Pistachio Scoop of Ice Cream
Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Peanut Butter Cup Sundae
Create Your Own Sundae
Soft Serve Ice Cream
Mint Chocolate Chips
Brownie Sundae
Gelato

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

4.6 Superb80 Reviews
Shake Shack Seaport Hamburger • $
77 Seaport Blvd, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Korean Style Fried Chicken Sandwich
Crinkle Cut Box - 12 Servings
Hamburguesa de Filete de Res
Shackburger & Fries
Hot Chicken Sandwich
Bacon Cheese Fries
Shake Shack Burger
Chicken Nuggets
Mushroom Burger
'Shroom Burger

“Delicious chicken sandwich“

3.7 Good138 Reviews
LimeRed Teahouse (Boston) Bubble Tea • $
1092 Commonwealth Ave, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Matcha Strawberry Latte
Guava Jasmine Tea

“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.“

3.6 Good29 Reviews
FroyoWorld Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt • $$
157 Harvard Ave, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Strawberry Lemonade Sorbet
Fruit and Yogurt
Lychee Tart Froyo
Frozen Yogurt
Birthday Cake
Nutella Froyo
Original Tart

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

4.5 Superb43 Reviews
P & R Restaurant Jamaican • $
208 Dudley St, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Large Curry Goat
Fried Plantain
Curry Chicken
Beef Patty

“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 :)“

3.1 Average17 Reviews
Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream Ice Cream Shop • $$
290 Newbury St, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Almond Coconut
Vegan
Fudge
Oreo

“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.“

4.1 Good108 Reviews
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Shop • $$
8 N Market St, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Custom Milkshake 20oz
Sweet Cream & Cookies
Birthday Cake
Cookie Dough
Waffle
Sundaes

“🍦🍨🥤 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!“

4.1 Good103 Reviews
J.P. Licks Ice Cream Shop • $$
661 VFW Pkwy, Chestnut Hill

Customers` Favorites

Madagascar Vanilla Coconut Oat Dairy Free Ice Cream
Cookies 'N' Cake Batter Surprise
Cookies 'N' Cream Sundae
Cookie Dough
Lixwich

“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.“

4.2 Good34 Reviews
Taiyaki NYC - Boston Ice Cream Shop • $
119 Seaport Blvd Suite B, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Classic Taiyaki Cone with Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream and Unicorn Horn Ears
Straight Outta Japan
Traditional Taiyaki
Red Bean Filling
Matcha Ice Cream
Unicorn Taiyaki
Waffle Cone
Soft Serve
Strawberry
Custard

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

4 Good175 Reviews
Puritan Ice Cream Co Ice Cream Shop • $
3895 Washington St, Roslindale

“Best Ever!!! Must try delivery available“

4.4 Superb12 Reviews
Matcha Cafe Maiko Cafe • $
115 Jersey St, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Matcha Ice Cream in a Waffle Cone
Kokuto Matcha Kuromitsu Kinako
Ube Soft Serve Black Sesame
Matcha Sakura Soft Serve
Sho-Gun Hojicha-Ube Mix
Soft-Serve Ice Cream
Green Tea Ice Cream
Matcha Latte Float
Hojicha Ice Cream
Earl Grey Special

“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“

4.5 Superb170 Reviews
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Shop • $$
174 Newbury St, Boston

Customers` Favorites

The Tonight Dough
Small 2 Scoops
Ice Cream Cake

“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.“

4 Good57 Reviews
Frio Rico Ice Cream Shop • $
360 Bennington St R, East Boston

Customers` Favorites

Mango Ice Cream
Shaved Ice

“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.“

4 Good26 Reviews
Helados Juli's Frozen Dessert Ice Cream Shop • $
8 Brooks St, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Nueves de Frutas Muy Rico Para Comérselo En Una Tenporada de Calor
Granizado de Mango Verde
Mangonada Julis
Ensalada

“los helados bueno todo es super rico bueno“

4 Good25 Reviews
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Chino's

Chino's Ice Cream Shop •
C St, Boston

“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.“

5 Superb2 Reviews
J.P. Licks Ice Cream Shop • $$
150 Charles St, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Hot Fudge Sundae with Coffe Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
Salted Caramel Cookies and Cream Pie
Peanut Butter Cup Fudge Sundae
Peanut Butter Cookies
Chocolate Ice Cream
Quarts Hand Packed
Chocolate Frappe
Dipped & Rolled
Coffee Cookies
Birthday Cake

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

3.9 Good118 Reviews
Sweet Pete's Ice Cream Truck Ice Cream Shop • $$
56 Farquhar St #1405, Boston

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

5 Superb1 Reviews
Crumbl - Brighton Dessert • $$
127 Guest St, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Strawberry Cheesecake Cookie
Milk Chocolate
Cinnamon Toast
Birthday Cake
Crumbl Water
Butter Chip
Neapolitan
Gift Wrap
Party Box
Churro

“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!! 😁“

4.4 Superb155 Reviews
Love Health Juice Cafe Juice • $
444 Blue Hill Ave, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Haitian Patties - Chicken
Create Your Own Smoothies
Haitian Patties - Beef
Berry Burt Blast
Heroic Harmony
Beantown Vibez
Avocado Toast
Matcha Mood
Daily Detox
Banana Kiss

“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!“

5 Superb34 Reviews
Ben & Jerry's at New England Aquarium Ice Cream Shop • $$
1 Central Wharf, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Strawberry

“Wonderful magical experience“

3.8 Good12 Reviews
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Shop • $$
83 Seaport Blvd, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Ice Cream

“Cookies and Cream“

3.8 Good31 Reviews
J.P. Licks Ice Cream Shop • $$
1106 Boylston St, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Madagascar Vanilla Coconut Dairy Free Ice Cream
Cookie Dough Peanut Butter Ice Cream
Soft Serve Ice Cream
Chocolate Ice Cream
Frozen Yogurt
Hot Fudge
Brownie

“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!)“

3.8 Good84 Reviews
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Shop • $$
800 Boylston St, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Coffee Coffee Buzzbuzzbuzz
Phish Food

“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.“

3.6 Good10 Reviews
Joey’s Gelateria Ice Cream Shop • $
Quincy Market, Boston

Customers` Favorites

Water Bottle
Gelato

“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!“

3.7 Good48 Reviews

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