48 Best Ice Cream Shops near Needham

“Yesterday I was in to get a birthday cake and was inspired by an act of kindness. A young woman with some cognitive disabilities came in asking some unusual questions. The owner, who was working the shop by himself at the time, was so patient with her and kind. He treated her with respect and even gave her a free drink. These sorts of moments need to be recognized!“

“We had a graduation party and this was the perfect ending . Delicious ice cream and cookies . Highly recommend“

“Excellent! The best gelato I have ever had. All the flavors I tried were superb.“

“Cabot's has great food, including all-day breakfast, in addition to their delicious ice cream. The McGonagal Benedict was the best corned beef benny I've ever had.“

“delicious flavor and texture. very nice staff“

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

“I recently bought the Earl Grey Tea and Berry Cornbread at my local Kroger store and was blown away! The richness and the flavor profiles were out of this world, especially the latter flavor of the two. It’s dangerous to know the Kroger store is only five minutes from my house. I’ll definitely be trying other flavors.“

“One of the best around. Tons of flavors. Reasonable prices. Great staff.“

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“This is a wonderful place. All the people are so nice and friendly. We are regulars there and most of the employees know our special order. Can’t say enough about the owner. Do yourself a favor and go for food and/or ice cream!“

“My bowl comes out right every time. I love the açaí and the seven free toppings 🤩🤩. I believe this is a small, family owned business: they are always attentive to your order, they will even call you to confirm if you want a specific topping or not! It’s apparent that they work hard and they care about their customers. Great, consistent customer service and bowls. I am so happy they exist.“

“best froyo at the harvard community!“

“is the best ever ice crem a had in my life“

“Came in on a busy Friday night. The team was working hard and still taking care of their guest well. If you’re a chocolate lover, the chocolate mouse cheesecake is incredible. They also have delicious milkshakes! Could not recommend enough.“

“The staff, service and food were all exceptional. The atmosphere is relaxing and the menu is very interesting, especially the cocktail menu. The presentation of the food is impeccable and the staff is very attentive, making sure the water is filled and that the check is ready when we were finished. A perfect balance and what every restaurant should strive to mimic. A must try if you want to find a place that is unique. Thanks to the staff for a fun evening.“

“First time there. Milk shakes were sweet nostalgia. Had that flavor that reminded me of home made ice cream as a kid.“

“Very good and really tasty. if there is a line . its worth waiting don't leave.“

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

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“That tres leches is so yummy!!!! Who ever put that together deserves a standing ovation because let me say WOW!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I am definitely going back and I’m bringing all my friends & family to share this deliciousness with. The service is great too. Super kind & patient.“

“Toscanini's has been my favorite ice cream spot for over 20 years. Even as I've moved around and lived in other cities, I always make a point to visit whenever I'm back in the Boston area. But a recent experience cemented my loyalty for life.

On Presidents' Day, our family showed up around 5 pm, not realizing the shop was closed for the holiday. When we couldn't open the door, we started knocking, thinking it was just stuck. Gus, the owner, came out and let us know they were closed for the day, but then asked us what we were looking for. We told him we were hoping to grab a pint, and he told us to wait just a moment. A few minutes later, he came back with a big bag full of different pints and let us walk away with two of them, suggesting we could come back and pay another day when they were actually open (or perhaps he didn't care!). We came back and paid two weeks later.

Thanks, Gus. You're amazing!“

“We recently ordered a large quantity of hot fudge for our sons wedding in Delaware because Rancs has the best hot fudge anywhere!! It was a huge success! We can’t thank the owner Joe enough. He was able to get us that large order and package it for our drive to Delaware! Thank you Joe for everything!! You’re the best!!!!“

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

“very good food decent price . will return for more...“

“My favorite place for milkshakes-tasty and large portions. My current recipe: blend of malted chocolate and malted vanilla, blend of lavender and Turkish Sumac. My next try is blend of black sesame and avocado! Peach is also great🤩🤩🤩🤩“

“A Sweet Surprise Along the Way

We stopped by just in passing, on our way to visit a university — and what a pleasant surprise it turned out to be!

The ice cream was delicious, with just the right balance of flavor — not overly sweet like many others. It was refreshing and satisfying.

What truly made the experience special was Mónica’s service. She was empathetic, kind, and patient — qualities that are becoming rare these days and that we deeply appreciated.

The place itself was spotlessly clean and beautifully presented, adding to the charm of the visit.

All in all, a wonderful little discovery. Thank you for such a delightful stop!“

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“Turtle ice cream in chocolate shell“

“Stopped in Friday with my kids after school and everyone was beyond kind and the donuts were delicious!!!“

“Where else can you get a movie ticket, a good craft beer, and a bag of popcorn, for $20? The facilities are good, the staff is friendly, and they have a great selection of movies.“

“Best Ever!!! Must try delivery available“

“Awesome! Having a Del’s lemonade push cart from you was easy, fun, and memorable. Thank you again.“

“Was visiting friends when i came upon wally’s

What really sets this place apart is the love you can taste in every scoop. You can tell the people behind this shop genuinely care

about the quality of their ingredients, about their customers, and about making something truly special in their community.
The vibe is warm, fun, and welcoming. Honestly, it’s the kind of local gem you want to keep secret but just can’t stop yourself from telling everyone about. Do yourself a favor: get there, get two scoops (you’ll thank yourself), and become a regular. Wally’s Wicked Good Ice Cream has absolutely earned a permanent spot on my must-visit list. 🍦“

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

“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)!“

“is the best ever ice crem a had in my life“

“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😃😃😃“

“Coffee, deli, & ice cream are all amazing!! Highly recommended!!“

“Totally awesome ice cream. Watch out for the hot fudge thiugh, it's addictive to the max!“

“After a swim meet, we always head to ice cream. This place ed highly recommended. It had lots of flavors as a base - and two size cups. It had lots of fruit, cookies, bites, sprinkles, and wet toppings. And you pay by weight. I highly suggest stopping by.“

“Ordered an ice cream cake for Easter. It was delicious!!!“

“MMmmmmmmmMm, very yummy and reasonable prices, happy I found you“

“So this place I’ve seen for the last yr due to being new in community . I never been because Covid had a lot of businesses down ! Today I tried this place and can I say I never in my life had such sweet and kind customer service . The young lady was so so nice and listen to how my son wanted his ice cream ! She got hot fudge on my cup and took the time to wipe it off and apologized for a mistake . She was young but I can say her mannerisms speaks volumes . I will definitely be bringing my kids here more often and it’s parking and quick lines ! ???“

“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.“

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

“We were visiting from out-of-state, and wanted to verify if they carried Richie’s Slush. I messaged and they were very responsive and even told me where to find parking. We enjoyed some delicious slush today! Thank you, CB Scoops!“

“I had such a lovely experience here. I had tiramisu with black raspberry Oreo ice cream and a matcha latte. Everything was amazing. The tiramisu was perfectly soft and creamy without being too heavy, and the ice cream had such a rich, unique flavor.
They even gave me a beautiful red carnation for Women’s Day, which made the whole experience feel extra special 🌺🌸 I’ll definitely be back!“

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