14 Best Ice Cream Shops in Cambridge

Toscanini's Ice Cream Ice Cream Shop • $
899 Main St, Cambridge

Customers` Favorites

Belgian Chocolate Ice Cream
Fluffer Nutter Butter
Mint Chocolate Chip
Green Tea Ice Cream
Cookies and Cream
Cookie Dough
Mocha Cookie
Goat Cheese
Gelato
Mango

“Since they opened in the early 1980s (could any ice cream be better than Steve's I wondered back then?), they have been hands downs serving the creamiest and tastiest ice cream in the Boston area. My go-to flavors are any of the ones with hazelnut (nocciola & gianduja -- which either they are now calling nutella or they have added yet another hazelnut flavor -- and all of their chocolates, especially Belgian chocolate, the occasional orange-chocolate, and Mexican chocolate). There's nothing like that to be had like these in most of the rest of the local ice cream shops. If only I could get there more often I would branch out more 'cause there are still plenty of enticing flavors I haven't tried yet. It's a pricey treat, especially since I can recall 1980s ice cream prices! But if I want to treat myself, this is the spot. I gave them one star off for service because the folks behind the counter just aren't as cheerful and friendly as a generation ago. A sign or our times perhaps.“

4.6 Superb93 Reviews
Taiyaki NYC x The Dough Club - Cambridge Dessert • $
6 Church St, Cambridge

Customers` Favorites

Matcha and Strawberry Ice Cream
Matcha Whipped Cream Bombs
Red Bean Taiyaki Cone
Butter Mochi Ube Donut
Matcha Ice Cream

“So happy they finally opened!! The matcha donut is my favorite, must try!!“

4.4 Superb160 Reviews
Toscanini's Ice Cream Ice Cream Shop • $
159 First St, Cambridge

Customers` Favorites

Very Rich Ice Creams
Chocolate Ice Cream
Cookies and Cream
Salted Caramel
Cookie Dough
Mango Sorbet
Gelato
Kulfi
Micro

“Ice cream is always excellent.“

4.2 Good110 Reviews
Amorino Gelato - Cambridge Harvard Square Ice Cream Shop • $
50 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge

Customers` Favorites

Traditional Italian Hot Chocolate
4 Waffle Choco Cones Small
Stracciatella and Caramelle
Gelato Macarons to Go
Gelato and Sorbet
Passion Fruit
Blueberry
The Waffle
Macaroons
Mango

“so many fabulous flavors of Gelato to pick from!“

4.1 Good89 Reviews
Honeycomb Creamery Ice Cream Shop • $
1702 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge

Customers` Favorites

Milk Chocolate Stracciatella
Salted Caramel Crackle
Chocolate Ice Cream
Flight of Ice Cream
Apple Cider Donut
Basil Goat Cheese
Ice Cream Flight
Ice Cream Cones
Maple Blueberry
Honey Ice Cream

“Love this place! The ice cream at HoneyComb Creamy is amazing, with fantastic seasonal flavors that keep things fresh. The brownie sundae is a must-try! But the best part is the service—whoever is at the counter - always greets you with a smile, making you feel welcome. Great spot to grab some ice cream!“

4 Good193 Reviews
New City Microcreamery Ice Cream Shop • $
403 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge

Customers` Favorites

Salted Cookies and Cream
House Made Waffle Cone
Salted Caramel
Cookies Cream
Blueberry

“Good ice cream! We Support local businesses!“

3.9 Good125 Reviews
Christina's Homemade Ice Cream Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt • $
1255 Cambridge St, Cambridge

Customers` Favorites

Coconut Butterfinger
Chocolate Ice Cream
Green Tea Ice Cream
Mango Ice Cream
Chocolate Chip
Cookie Dough
Coffee Oreo
Carrot Cake
Burnt Sugar
Khulfi

“This is the best homemade ice cream I've ever had! So fresh and so creamy. They make some unique flavors of ice cream. Fast service and cute church pews as seats!

Kid-friendliness: With so many flavors & topping options, kids love this place!“

3.8 Good94 Reviews
Shake Shack Harvard Square Hamburger • $
92 Winthrop St, Cambridge

Customers` Favorites

Shackburger Fries Strawberry Lemonade
Bacon Cheese Fries
'Shroom Burger
Bacon Double
French Fries
Cheeseburger
Chicken Bites
Shack Stack
Smokeshack
Hamburger

“Very good, But I don't want to hamburger anymore“

4.3 Superb110 Reviews
Earnest Drinks Cocktail Bar • $
399 Binney St, Cambridge

Customers` Favorites

The Sundae

“Our team went here for a work outing to do the ice cream making class and everyone loved it! Aaron took the time to explain some ice cream history\and how its made/their process while also keeping a group of 16 of us entertained. We then had the opportunity to make our own custom flavor and Sundaes after. I would definitely recommend this for your next team event!

Dietary restrictions: They were also great about working with someone on our team who had a gluten allergy!“

4.3 Superb16 Reviews
BerryLine Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt • $
3 Arrow St, Cambridge

Customers` Favorites

Frozen Yogurt with Multiple Toppings
Frozen Yogurt with 1 Topping
Original Frozen Yogurt
Froyo with Mochi
Lavender Honey
Strawberry
Blueberry
Sorbet
Fresh

“The BEST most authentic, clean tasting, yummy froyo“

4.7 Superb88 Reviews
Blackbird Doughnuts Donut Shops • $
1350 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge

Customers` Favorites

The Gallows Breakfast Sandwich
The Breakfast Sandwich

“Fantastic breakfast sandwiches made fast and fresh to order. Always ready in 10mins or less. Never tried the donuts. Parking in Harvard is sparse but available if you know how to navigate all the 1-way streets so plan to come on foot or by public transit.It’s inside the Harvard Smith Center.“

3.4 Good19 Reviews
Lizzy's Ice Cream Ice Cream Shop • $
29 Church St, Cambridge

Customers` Favorites

Charles River Crunch
Black Raspberry
Chocolate Chip
Maple Walnut
Cookie Dough
Mint Oreo
Scoops

“I would definitely recommend a visit here. I tried creamy yummy sugar free ice cream that was not icy or taste like chemicals. I also had a great normal sugar but super sweet blackberry ice cream. I wish I has a little more blackberry flavor. I also had a scoop of ginger ice cream which was unfortunately a little icy and the ginger flavor was a touch muted, but still tasty. Staff let me sample each flavor and I got a cute little bowl so I could walk and eat it on the nice hot July4th day. The atmosphere- it is a place you grab and go and it is small, a narrow shop you might miss if driving a bit too fast. They have pints for take out and are willing to make you one in house if they don't have the flavor in the freezer. For about $8 a nice place to stop in. Definitely worth it.“

4.5 Superb78 Reviews
J.P. Licks Ice Cream Shop • $
1312 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge

Customers` Favorites

Brownie Brownie Batter
Cookie Dough
Oreo

“Coffee and ice cream, what more could you want?“

3.9 Good81 Reviews
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Shop • $$
35 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge

“Great ice cream and very helpful staff...what’s not to like??“

3.3 Good18 Reviews

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