Cabot's Ice Cream in Newtonville is exactly the kind of old-school ice cream spot you hope to find when you're craving a good sundae. The first thing that stood out was the portion size and value. For around $7.50 you get two scoops of ice cream with whipped cream, a cherry, and a topping of your choice, which already feels generous. If you go for the regular size, you actually get three scoops, which makes it even better for sharing. There are so many flavors available, and we were happy to see that many of the ice creams are eggless, which is great for vegetarians. The texture of the ice cream was incredibly creamy, and the coffee ice cream was especially delicious with a rich, smooth flavor. We also tried the nachos, which were surprisingly really good and made a nice savory snack before dessert. Between the big portions, classic ice cream flavors, and nostalgic dessert-parlor vibe, Cabot's definitely feels like a local hidden gem in the Newtonville area. If you're around Newton or Boston and want a satisfying ice cream dessert, this place is worth checking out. read more

Cabot's Ice Cream & Restaurant - Restaurant vibe - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

We're regulars here. Glad to have an ice cream restaurant in the area. The only complaint is that server Jarelin G. does not seem like she wants to be there, which makes customers wonder why she's there looking so miserable and making us lose our appetite. She should really not be there to destroy the moods of those seeking to lighten up from an ice cream joy. read more

Cabot's Ice Cream & Restaurant - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Always busy but grabbed a seat at the counter. They have the best chicken soup. My chicken ayesadioua was filling- took 1/2 of it home. Wrapped up my meal with a small sundae that was huge. So many ice cream flavor choices. Tip: they serve breakfast all day so you can get breakfast for dinner. Small Fred parking lot in the back- metered street parking. Staff is friendly and efficient. Cozy diner feel. read more

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The ice cream sundaes are incredible and you get so much for the price (way too much you'll never finish)! The service is fast and everyone is friendly and the establishment itself is super cute! read more

Cabot's Ice Cream & Restaurant - Cookie Jar - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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We got the froyo with Reese's peanut butter cup mix in. Absolutely delicious. A bit pricey, but everything is nowadays. Staff were friendly and attentive even though the store was bustling with activity and a long line waiting for tables to eat dinner. read more

Cabot's Ice Cream & Restaurant - Double froyo with peanut butter cup mix in - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Still great ice cream. Still only $10 a sundae and the good old Cabot's I remember! Worth a visit even in the cold. read more

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My favorite childhood restaurant. Amazing ice cream flavors, never disappoints. Loved that it was a family business and how they employed mostly college students, felt like they were really invested in the community. I do think the food has actually gotten a bit better since they changed management, but Cabot's has always held a special place in my heart. read more

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Love the classic ice cream diner atmosphere. The service on point. And food and ice cream selection were classic American fare. My grandmother would have loved this place. Must try are the sundaes and sandwiches (eps the Rueben). read more

Cabot's ice cream is excellent. Tons of flavors, any kind of ice cream you want - ice cream, yogurt, froyo (with mixins). The ice cream is creamy and has good depth of flavor/ingredient ratio (like, oreo ice cream won't skimp on the oreos) and the serving sizes are super generous. Hot fudge and whipped cream are both delicious. Overall, feels like an old school ice cream parlor should - and if you sit in they'll serve it in actual ice cream dishes. read more

I've been coming since I was a baby and my parents used to date here and it's still every bit as amazing as it's always been - amazing new owner too who watches over to make sure everything is perfect. The ice cream and sundaes are huge, delicious and legendary, but their homemade soups, sandwiches, burgers, and plates are beyond great as well. Such a fun atmosphere for families, dates or groups of friends. A local gem! read more

Cabot's Ice Cream & Restaurant - Another unbelievable sundae! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Stopped in on ice cream day and expected a deal, discount or free ice cream like Friendly s, Dairy Queen, other ice cream places today? Ordered a sundae and asked for nuts... I dint realize 1.59 extra for a few nuts... wow I then checked sign and that what's it says... Last time adding nuts... big rip off Sundae just ok, small for 9.98 plus 1.59 extra for A 12 buck sundae...ordered to go and in even smaller container. Ice cream is good ... next time ll buy sundaes elsewhere, cones here if desperate . read more

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I was in the mood for some comfort food, and I got the turkey dinner. Of course that was with the old management and I was nervous if it was gonna be as I remembered. It was! Fresh roasted, real turkey, stuffing mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and gravy. The gravy was a little water down, but still had nice flavor topped it off with a dairy free, frozen yogurt with waffle cone pieces. And a nice treat. I definitely recommend coming here with Still as good as I remember. read more

What's there to say that hasn't already been said of this great institution? It serves really good diner food and of course their ice cream served to you actually hot with really great service. Our server was really friendly, quick and checked in on us. What's great is that the interior of the place is just the same as it opened way back in...I don't know. The "wayback" years. My point is is it's a real ice cream parlor! Name an ice cream flavor, its sure to be on the menu. Name a toping..did someone say 3 different kinds of hot fudge? OKay. I did. But still.. This place is for people who take their sundaes, seriously. This place is always a treat with a cool PG Rated vibe. If you want to experience something special, go to Cabots. You'll be glad you did. read more

NOT handicap accessible at all and when asked no apology just we only have the one up stairs

Great place with great food! Wonderful diner experience - old school with great value!

My first time here and it was delicious. We got the eggs Benny special and a side of hotcakes the coffee was so good. Staff was warm and friendly. Definitely stepping back in time with the decor and furniture. Loved the fresh baked muffins! I will be back. read more

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The first thing that hit me was how extensive their menu was. They have everything imaginable. I had a cheese omelette with Swiss cheese. I substituted fruit for hash browns. I have to watch the carbs. I had fruit which included strawberries, blueberries and melon. They did not charge me extra for the substitution. They have a bright atmosphere. Lots of windows allowing natural sunlight in. The was plenty of searing with tables and a counter. Ice cream is their specialty. They had lots of ice cream cakes in the refrigerator to choose from. The prices looked reasonable for the serving size. I would recommend. read more

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Great local diner breakfast (they also serve lunch/dinner). Huge ice cream selection. Often packed, so get here early! Oatmeal, Belgian waffle, and grilled muffin were great! Extensive menu so worth a couple visits! read more

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Such a cute diner and ice cream restaurant in Newtonville. I think it has been around for close to a decade, and it has a really nice retro feel. My best friend and I came here for dinner on a work night, and were able to get a table but it was incredibly crowded. It's a nice place for families and friends to hang out. The food was absolutely delicious and super affordable - I got a buffalo chicken wrap with fries, and my friend got a BLT with some modifications and a rickey drink. They were super attentive and made sure our food requests were honored, and the food was piping hot. The fries were epic, and the wrap was great - I am a true sucker for buffalo chicken wraps, and this one was a good one. Perfect ratio of crispy chicken to bleu cheese. After our food, we decided to try some of their ice cream. I got their classic chocolate flavor with peanut butter and hot fudge... amazing! Super cheap as well. Because it was so packed, we did spend about 2 hours here, but it was worth it because the food was great! read more

Cabot's Ice Cream & Restaurant - Buffalo chicken wrap - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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Root beer float done right:: tall w real flavorful root beer and quality vanilla! Eggs Benedict also very good! read more

Had the build your own sundae and cheese burger. Very good and staff were very welcoming. read more

Cabot's Ice Cream & Restaurant - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Very nice place. We tried ice cream, waffles and frozen yogurt and they all taste yummy and delicious. Big portions for very very reasonable price. Waitress were very nice and the order came few minutes after we ordered. read more

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Friendly staff, as well as customers. The menu gears for all tastes, ice cream creations that pass by look delicious and flavorful. We needed to ask three servers for another place setting, and we filled a sense of get in and get out. Also, we asked to return a drink that one of our party didn't like. Another member of our party ordered the same thing and liked it. The waitress offered to put the extra one in a to go cup and give it to the person who liked the drink. We thought it was a gesture of Goodwill, no she charged us for it. We asked for a couple of candies on top of the child's ice cream cost us. Three people -three meals- one kiddie- -three ice creams -$75 before tip -seems exorbitant . read more

Consistently good food and ice cream! Service is usually good & a fun, lively place. We will be back!

Ice cream! Ice cream! I scream for ice cream! If you are craving delicious never ending scoops of ice cream with an insane menu option then this place is for you! Every time we want to treat ourselves to a traditional old fashioned ice cream parlor we think of this place. The restaurant is very big and it has tons of seating for big and small groups. You can stand in line and order to go or dine in. If you dine in they bring you a huge menu which is filled with many ice cream options such as sundaes, ice cream sodas, parfaits, and their signature creations. I have tried several of their over the top creations and all were delicious! The portions are extreme but it's surprising how each time I manage to finish every last drop of ice cream. I always like to get hot fudge as a topping because it comes nice and hot and gooey. The banana split sundae is also incredible! It comes with all the toppings you desire and you can just pile on as much as you want! We definitely crave this place and keep on coming back! read more

Cabot's Ice Cream & Restaurant - Ice cream soda - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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Amazing ice cream and I have been coming here since they opened in 1969. First from Brookline, then I moved to Newton to be within waking distance! read more

Talk about old-fashioned ice cream parlor vibes in the middle of Newton, MA. There's nothing quite like it. The place looks the same as it did 50 years ago and that's the beauty of it. No need to change what's working type of dealio. Cabot's has been a favorite of mine and so many others. Truly, people travel to Cabot's from near and far. You can't blame 'em. It's the type of place you make sure to hit if you're visiting Boston. Or, you bring a friend because a hot fudge sundae or mile long hotdog will always do the trick. They've got an ice cream menu as big as their food menu. I mean the possibilities are endless. There's something for everyone. Danielle's Choice is on my list of top 3 go-to ice cream orders, same with building my own sundae, and of course an Oreo frappe. The staff is some of the most hard working people in town. They're hustlers making the place run like a well-oiled machine. Huge respect and a lot of love for Cabot's! Oh, and if you ever have a crazy big party (up to 175 people) be sure to inquire about The Great Pyramid. It's a bajillion scoops of ice cream stacked up in a bowl for a showstopper display and a yummy dessert too. :) read more

Cabot's Ice Cream & Restaurant - Hot fudge sundae and Danielle's Choice - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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Always a great place to stop by with kids, on a casual date or to grab some ice cream. The service is good and the food is solid diner food, what you'd expect. I've had their burger and Cesar wrap and my wife is a fan of their omelettes. If we go for food we always get an ice cream to go, because let's be honest with their extremely large selection you can't go wrong. read more

Cabot's Ice Cream & Restaurant - Cabot's mint chocolate chip to-go medium size - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Their brownie sundaes are a MUST! Their ice cream is absolutely delicious and worth the wait in line, the wait is never as long as it looks! I love that they've kept the old diner feel. It's homey and comfortable. They have a really big menu, too! Their club sandwich is 10/10. read more

What a lovely diner that takes you back. The red booths, open kitchen and delicious grilled cheese specials are all spectacular. I tried the cream of tomato soup and it was delicious. They serve breakfast all day with omelets, pancakes, waffles, eggs Benedict's and beyond! They are known for their own Root Beer and their ice cream too! Our waitress was very kind and fast. This place is perfect for young families and couples for date nights. They're open late until 10 PM! Cannot recommend this place enough family friendly and all the incredible foods and ice cream flavors! Enjoy! read more

Ambiance-4 Service -4 Food - 3 Ice cream- 6 4 stars When you walk up to the 1960's style building you don't expect Cabot's old time ice cream parlor ambiance. The scoop of chicken salad/green salad and the grilled cheese were ok. Grilled cheeseburger wasn't flavorful; and the kids were not pleased with their meals, especially the kids fish and chips. The ice cream was reminiscent of Brighams or other ice cream parlors of years ago. The Celtics sundae was the biggest hit, mint chocolate chip ice cream with hot fudge, whipped cream and "Celtics sprinkles ". The almond joy sundae was absolutely delicious and the creamsicle frappe was sweet and creamy. The baby loved the clown sundae. The ice cream sundaes were worth the drive to Newton . read more

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Awesome place for ice cream with a classic and retro decor. They have good amount of indoor seatings and a wide selection of flavors and toppings for ice cream. I like to try a different flavor every time I go and it never disappoints. The employee there are friendly and helpful. Will definitely keep visiting especially during the summer months! Food: 10/10 Service: 9/10 Experience: 9/10 Value: 9/10 read more

Cabot's Ice Cream & Restaurant - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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Oh wow the ice cream here tastes really delicious and fresh . We have been coming here for years and we absolutely love it. The service is super friendly. The vibe is welcoming. They have a small parking lot or street parking on the side . The price is good for value and portion size . read more

An institution well worth a visit. Yummy ice cream with great service. The original owner is still involved on a daily basis

Service, food , Atmosphere was perfection !!!! Loved our server. We live an hour away and will be back ! read more

So yummy!! Excellent ice cream products sundaes and milkshakes are 10/10. Good is pretty good too! read more

Cabot's Ice Cream & Restaurant - Ice cream sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

cabots is a no frills american diner. come here for great prices on food and ice cream and the american diner fare. this is one of my childhood favorites with heaping portions of ice cream, sugar upon sugar, and decent bites before you get to the ice cream. is it the tastiest food? no but it's decent especially for the price, you know why you're here, and honestly i LOVE it. read more

Cabot's Ice Cream & Restaurant - Old Fashion Brownie Sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Historical ice cream parlor with so many different flavors of both ice cream and Frozen yogurt.. the general manager served us and was very attentive. Seems like a good family place . I had frozen yogurt with mounds and it's definitely standard commercial ice cream. It's home of the ice cream cake. read more

Cabot's Ice Cream & Restaurant - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

The perfect spot for late night ice cream. The interior has classic diner decor with an extensive menu of diner classics and TONS of ice cream and sundae options. Service was quick. Everything is a little pricey but the portions are gigantic, all sundaes could easily be split by 2 people. I ordered the brownie sundae -- the fudge on top and ice cream flavors for that sundae and most sundaes can be customized. Peanut butter fudge and Oreo ice cream were a good combo on top of a dense and decadent chocolate brownie. My friend got a cookie sundae which also hit the spot. Taking off one star as I wish the prices were a little cheaper and that they stayed open a few hours later on weekends to better accommodate the late night crowd. read more

Cabot's Ice Cream & Restaurant - Brownie sundae and cookie sundae - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

I've gone with my grandfather and mom to Cabot's for over 10+ years. They have the best ice cream! Highly recommend the Patriot Parfait: A tower of Strawberry, and Vanilla ice cream with strawberry and blueberry sauce, with whipped cream and a cherry on top. They also have tasty reuben sandwiches. Staff are friendly, and the owner is lovely. Usually a bit of a wait, but that's due to how popular the restaurant is. They also sell ice cream birthday cakes, if you are looking for that I've gone with my grandfather and mom to Cabot's for over 10+ years. They have the best ice cream! Highly recommend the Patriot Parfait: A tower of Strawberry, and Vanilla ice cream with strawberry and blueberry sauce, with whipped cream and a cherry on top. They also have tasty reuben sandwiches. Staff are friendly, and the owner is lovely. Usually a bit of a wait, but that's due to how popular the restaurant is. They also sell ice cream birthday cakes, if you are looking for that read more

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