Got an ice cream at lizzy’s. Looking good. What are your recommendations for ice cream in boston?
Charles river crunch :)
I like Gracie's in Union square. Used to live close to there
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Im only here one more day, but i may try to get there :). Ill update with my findings.
Lizzy’s was pretty yummy. The ice cream was smooth and the flavor good. I didn't add any toppings. I went to church street and the store was nice but little. They had maybe 15 - 20 flavors. Im told the original store where they make and store the ice cream is much bigger and has more flavors.
I'll try to remember to check this one out. Thanks!
The Ice Creamsmith in Lower Mills.
I've tried a few places on my day trips. Toscanini's was great, but the serving size was underwhelming for the price. New City Microcreamery was similar quality/portions and basically right next door.
I went a bit out of my way on my last trip to try Matcha Cafe Maiko. They have tea-flavor soft serve and I loved that. I also liked Taiyaki NYC with the taiyaki cones. But it did feel far more corporate than I expected, even for a place with locations in multiple cities.
My next trip out I want to try Far Out for New Zealand style ice cream. That's something I really want to try.
New City Microcreamery - Central Square
Toscanini’s - Central Square
FoMu - Fenway (non-dairy)
I’m a bit biased, but Slush King in East Boston is pretty damn perfect. It’s just an old school takeout window/walk-up. Nothing over the top. Exactly what you need at a reasonable price.
Otherwise, Cabot’s in Newton is the gold standard. It’s what movie set designers imagine when a director says “ice cream parlor”. (I haven’t been since it got new owners though).
Toscanini’s for ‘fancy’ ice cream. Their B3 flavor is a favorite.
I don't get what's supposed to be so fancy about Toscanini's. It's just ice cream.
“Just ice cream” is chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and a few others with sprinkles, banana/fruit and whipped cream as add ons. The classics.
Toscanini’s does stuff like goat cheese honey with brownie, mai tai, etc. It’s a more complex flavor profile and has prices that reflect that.
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Maybe I just went on an off day, then, because they didn't have anything interesting when I was there.
Still, I'm not sure that unusual flavors really make it all that special. It's not more complex than making any other flavor.
scoop n scootery - can be a bit pricey, but I was addicted to it for like 2 weeks
new city microcreamery - some fun and different than usual flavors
taiyaki nyc - "prettiest" looking ice cream, also unique. also the vegan lemon & strawberry is so good
Ron's, in Hyde Park is nice too.
It's probably out of the way for what people consider 'Boston', but Delini Gelato in West Rox is some of the best gelato I've EVER had.
The owner uses nothing but real, fresh ingredients, and it's just incredible. I live close to JP Licks in JP and go out of my way to to Delini instead.
And I really like JP Licks FWIW
JP licks is great but it's so damn expensive. Got a cone with two scoops the other day and it cost $9. I live a bit out of the city and the same quantity/quality of ice cream at a couple of my local spots is around the $5-6 mark.