Best places: Ice cream shops in Boston, United States

Longtime favorite for espresso & gourmet ice cream in a range of unique flavors that changes often.

👍 I generally don't like to wait for desserts and the quality of what I get gets a stricter review based on how long the wait is. We waited about 25 minutes till we could order and then 5 more minutes till they prepared everything. I ordered a classic cone with two flavors, 1 I've tried at several pla...

Casual, welcoming neighborhood pick for thin-crust pizzas, homemade ice cream, wine & beer.

Local chain known for its signature flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt, plus house-roasted coffee.

Hip, eco-minded vendor of vegan baked goods & ice cream, all made with local ingredients.

Local chain known for its signature flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt, plus house-roasted coffee.

Iconic Vermont-based ice cream parlor chain, known for its creative, cleverly named flavors.

👍👍 Such a wonderful gem! Lots of flavored coffee to choose from and fun flavors for the lattes. A wide variety of pastries, overnight oats, and dishes with eggs. I highly recommend the french toast sticks! We went several times to this cafe while we were in the area.

👍👍 This is my new favorite bubble tea spot in Boston! The service and quality of their drinks blow almost every other competitor away (but granted, Boston's bubble tea scene is also severely lacking). Brown sugar boba milk tea was really nice and rich. Bubbles were super soft and the aesthetic was on p...

Iconic Vermont-based ice cream parlor chain, known for its creative, cleverly named flavors.

Cozy coffee hangout pairing espresso drinks & lots of teas with light bites, baked goods & desserts.

Traditional Italian espresso & cappuccino bar with panini & more light eats, smoothies & breakfast.

40-ft.-tall wooden milk bottle, a local landmark since 1977 & housing a small restaurant.

Counter-serve chain featuring signature smashed burgers, plus sides & shakes.