A niche ice cream shop in Harvard Square. Located in a relatively quiet alley, it's not crowded,…read morebut the ice cream is excellent. Charles River Crunch: Signature flavor. Rich and smooth like peanut butter, with a pure and intense bittersweet flavor from the dark chocolate, and crunchy almond toffee bits. The first few bites were delicious, but it got a bit cloying after a while, and frankly, it did not look very appetizing... Coconut: American coconut ice cream was as satisfying as ever. A light and natural sweetness. Butter Crunch: Not too sweet, with a subtle buttery aroma. Colombian Fudge Avalanche: Dark chocolate and Colombian coffee, rich, full-bodied, and with layers of flavor. Chocolate Orgy: Dark chocolate ice cream with dark chocolate chips. Frozen on the firmer side, the chocolate chips are quite hard; I didn't like the texture. The shop is small, with two bar stools inside and a table and two chairs outside. It's basically only for takeout.

All around excellent. I absolutely loved the ginger ice cream. The ice cream was mild, basically…read morevanilla, but there were chunks of caramelized ginger. Tasted great. Service was fast and friendly.

Stopped by on a hot Boston afternoon with a group of friends. Line was long but it moved along…read morereasonably given how long some people were taking to order . Staff are helpful and moving as fast as they can, but this is just a popular place! I ordered as per the recommendation of my friends an original froyo with the made-in-house mochi and one of the cheesecake options (this time Oreo). Not that everything really tied together in some culinary way (nor does froyo usually anyways), but everything tasted amazing! Froyo is refreshing and just tastes high quality, and the mochi was also fantastic. Is it weird to say that the Oreo cheesecake was the least impressive part? Things are tight in the space, but you can just as easily eat it on the sidewalk outside, but if you get lucky, there's a small sun room with ~6-8 chairs you can eat in with your group. As a plus, they have a punchcard system?!

BerryLine was highly recommended on TikTok so decided to give it a try during my Boston trip. Went…read moreon a chilly Saturday around 4pm and there was a line going out the door but it moved quickly. I like how they do samples! We ended up getting a small Mango Cream and Original Swirl with original mochi, rose mochi, strawberry, and mango as our toppings. Definitely recommend the swirl! Both flavors were creamy and delicious. The froyo and toppings are slightly tart, so it tasted very natural and refreshing. I would have liked for the mochi to be cut up into smaller pieces as that would have been easier to eat, but still enjoyed. Overall, excellent bang for buck and in a convenient location right by Harvard Square. I would return on a hot summer day!

Service: 5/5 quick and efficient…read more Food: 5/5 order the sesame, soft serve, and the Hoji Cha mochi ice cream. Both are very good, with strong sesame flavors and strong tea flavors. Highly recommend the whole chicha if you prefer more earthy tones. Atmosphere- it is a order and to go place. There are some seatings around. There is a little bar that you could sit up too

A little pricy but the mochi and ice cream quality is good. The azuki milk ice cream tastes…read morereminiscent of the white rabbit candy I had as a child and the mochi was a really nice texture. It came with a flavor syrup which honestly didn't add too much to the ice cream, not bad or good. I liked that they offer samples before you order, this helped me decide on the azuki milk because I've never heard of it before!

Fairly decent large chain ice cream shop, a lot of unique flavors in my opinion…read more I tried the Earl Gray Tea and the Berry Cheesecake scoop, felt a little sweet but I think it was very good still. The shop gets really busy and the service get a little slows, but still they do their best to get the orders out. The shop itself is a pretty cozy place to hangout in when it's not busy though, when it is, it might be better to just go outside and chill.

tl;dr probably the best large chain ice cream shop. Lots of unique flavors, friendly staff and cute…read morepink interior. While Toscanini's will always be my #1 Boston ice cream shop, Van Leeuwen is still a great alternative especially for a larger chain. Staff there was super patient letting us try multiple different flavors before locking down on our choice. We were also trying to find the mango sticky rice flavor. Manager even texted his other store to try to scope out the flavor for us!

A chain ice cream shop I often visit. The decor is rustic, and the seats offer views of Harvard…read moreYard and the crowds on Massachusetts Avenue. Peanut Butter Cookies 'n' Cream Ice Cream: A signature item. The peanut flavor is rich and nutty, with a slight saltiness. The ice cream texture is average, with noticeable icy crystals. Salted Caramel Cookies 'n' Cream Ice Cream: Very strong in flavor, both sweet and salty to an almost cloying degree. Matcha Latte: Surprisingly good for an ice cream shop. The matcha aroma is pure, subtle, and rich; it would make you feel blissful in winter.

Fantastic little stop on our wandering/walking tour of Cambridge. Such a lovely area the Harvard…read moreSquare is. Lots of activity from locals, students, and tourists. I could never get any of my kids interested in Harvard, so I never got the official tour. This was my chance, LOL. Well, no school tour, boo... Inside this ice cream shop is like a mixture of punk rock vibe, pink, black, and lovely sweet treats. I kind of like it. It's not like most ice cream shops in the south that I am used to seeing. ANYWHO! I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM! That's my motto basically so let's get it in me. If you pair that ice cream desire with a shot or two of expresso, things really start to look up! Behind the counter folks were ok. No real superstars to speak of. Paid so I did mint have a lot of interaction. This place served its purpose. I am glad we stopped. It looks like it's a chain when I searched it on Yelp. The affogato was really good. Nice and sweet with a big espresso bang at the end! Just lovely. The ice cream sandwiches are good too!! Stop by if you have a chance!!! '26 - 5

The Taiyaki NYC icecream always looks great, but is a bit overpriced for what it is. The matcha…read moreflavor is mild. It's more an aftertaste of matcha. The Dough Club sells some yummy mochi donuts and drinks! I did enjoy their strawberry cheesecake donut. It had a light, refreshing strawberry taste. Not too sweet. The dalgona coffee flavor is too light - you definitely taste way more milk than dalgona. Servers also forgot to give us our donut, so although they are nice they could've been more attentive with the order, especially since there were such few customers at that time.

Came here on a Sunday evening and the place was pretty empty - not a ton of seating space or…read moreanything so people were typically just in and out upon ordering. We ended up staying for a while after finishing and the place was pretty quiet/clean, just felt very lifeless. Staff was pretty nice and quick, although the quality of the food left something to be desired - the dough for the taiyaki we got was much too crunchy and burnt. When watching the staff make more, it looked similar as it was too dark and not very fluffy. The ice cream and presentation were fine, but the fish shell unfortunately fell flat for me. This spot isn't bad, but I probably wouldn't return - overpriced for what it is and not great quality.

Great gelato. Best in boston especially the caramel and yogert flavour with hazelnut macaronread more

Summer has just arrived, and Amorino has launched new products. They never disappoint…read more Pistachio Cream & Fior de Latte Gelato: A truly delightful surprise at how they've given the classic pistachio flavor a fresh twist. The pistachio cream is richer and smoother than a regular pistachio gelto, and the fior de latte gelato is incredibly milky and creamy. Gianjuda Cream & Hazelnut Gelato: Almost the same flavor as the Ferrero Rocher chocolate. The Gianjuda chocolate cream was smooth and glossy, and the hazelnut gelato retained its and natural nutty flavor. While both are key ingredients in Ferrero Rocher, the precise proportions were amazing. Precious childhood memories! Interestingly, both gelato varieties are layered. The pistachio and Gianjuda cream aren't ice cream but rather toppings, which are stirred together when scooping. This creates more distinct layers but also makes the ice cream less consistent; achieving a smooth texture requires a certain stirring technique. I quite liked it at first sight. Mascarpone Fig: The mascarpone cheese released a creamy, smooth sweetness, like a soft blanket wrapping around the taste buds; small caramelized fig pieces add a touch of lively sweetness and a slightly chewy texture, much like the coconut jelly in milk tea, greatly enhancing the overall flavor. Lime & Basil: The top note was a refreshing and bright tartness of lime, followed by a crisp and distinct herbal spiciness of basil. It was also a pleasant surprise. P.S. I only realized after ordering that they have a new Hazelnut Sorbet; nut sorbet is quite novel, I'll try it next time!

This place is such an adorable neighborhood ice cream shop. They make their ice cream in house and…read moreuse a lot of local ingredients! They don't do samples, but everything I've tried has always been so good. I even got an ice cream birthday cake here and all my friends raved about it! Over the summer they can get long lines, but it moves fast!

Came by honeycomb for a post dinner treat after hearing good things about it - it is a cute shop,…read morebut my biggest gripe was the no sample policy, while I understand the principle, it does make it hard to commit to a flavor. We ended up getting a guava pastry, flavored ice cream split with jasmine fudge, I enjoyed the flavor of the Jasmine ice cream, but wasn't sure how I felt about it paired with the chocolate and with the guava pastry while I enjoyed the guava flavor, it was a little jarring to have waxy tasting pieces of the pastry mixed in with the ice cream. It was a great idea, but textually, maybe did not make the most sense. Would definitely be open to coming back and trying more flavors! Food: 3.5/5 Price: 4/5 Ambience: 4/5 Service: 5/5

Great service and delicious for an after dinner dessert!…read more We came here around 7/8 on a weekend and the place was still pretty busy, but we managed to get a table in the back. They have some seating, but it easily could be a grab and go spot as well. Space was nice and ambiance felt very warm. Three of us shared a flight and while pricy, it was a good variety and every flavor was surprisingly super well done. My favorite was the Dump Him as I'm a fan of a ton of toppings in one singular flavor. Overall, this was a great ice cream spot and I would love to come back to try more of their flavors!

I must admit I was just here to do some work. Although it's an ice cream shop, the staff said the…read moreboxed ice cream was the same as the store's, so I decided not to order any. Cappuccino: The milk foam was delicate and fluffy, but the coffee itself was noticeably bitter. It also felt a bit rough in my mouth. I don't understand how it got a high score of 4.6 on Google Maps.

I got the 3 pack cookies of Brookie ! It's one of the best vegan cookies. The combination of cookie…read more& brownie is so satisfying & scrumptious. Service is quick and the place always smells like cookies. Not many places serve vegan cookies. Chip city is a must try !

I popped in here to see what all the hype was about I'm so glad I did. First thing you see when you…read morewalk in the door is an array of beefy, freshly baked cookies on display. It smells like a The person behind the counter was super friendly and attentive. I walked out with a variety box of four different cookies. Everything was warm and ready to eat, I snuck a taste and the cookie was delicious. These are all on the soft side though, so soft that if you pick one up it'll likely fall apart. Personally that's a little too soft for me, I like a little more crunch on the outside and gooey inside, but that's Chip City style, it's in the slogan. Still a satisfied customer and the cookies live up to the slogan.