I went to Rugters many years ago!…read more My roommate would make Thomas Sweet runs! First time I ever ate cookie dough ice cream! So good! Of I had to stop by some I was in the area! Cookie dough ice cream to go! Yum! So many great memories! And a few feet away! Stuff Your Face! lol

Visited with a decent group on a Sunday afternoon…read more Granted there was a huge crowd that came in with us, but the folks here did not seem all that excited to be serving us, and even though they were understaffed for the morning, did not seem too much in a hurry either. We got out smoothies/ice creams after a bit longer of a wait than expected. It's definitely a tight shop here, but we were able to find seats for us after waiting out a few folks. They've got a broken seat in the corner, which cause one of our group to almost fall into their ice cream! Hopefully they can get that fixed soon. Ice cream is decent! Smoothie also. I'd say it's typical college town fare, but nothing that you'd go out of your way for. Overall, it's a solid choice in the area, but a lot is begging to be improved here regarding the seating and the service.

OMG--"That's Bananas" might just be the best ice cream I've ever had! Creamy, rich, and bursting…read morewith flavor--absolutely unforgettable. They have such unique and creative flavors across the board, it's hard to pick just one! Also loved their carbonated passion fruit with lychee Pom Pom drink--refreshing, fruity, and totally addictive. The place is super clean and well-maintained, with a welcoming vibe. I'm already planning my next trip back. If you love good ice cream (and drinks that are next-level delicious), Sweet Parlor is a must-visit!

First time in the Somerville location. Firstly so clean & bright. Love the music that's being…read moreplayed on speakers. Nice to see families, kids hanging out, couples there. Car show happening tonight too. Elsa was quick to offer us samples to taste since their ice cream were unique flavors: Gooey Butter Cake, Hazel Rocs, Strawberry Lychee, Tiramisu, Sunday Morning, Ube Brownie to name a few. They had amazing looking sundaes, Lattes, milkshakes, and Bubble teas. We chose tiramisu cups and Gooey Butter cake cup. Absolutely to die for. Will be back soon. They have a frequent buyer club, sell pints to go and have fun star games for kids to play. Great place! They have locations in Princeton & Hillsborough too

This place just keeps getting better and better Stopped in…read moreafter dinner with some friends for dessert and saw they had bingsu so of course we had to try it and it was AMAZING It was so flakey and creamy and the perfect amount of not too sweet Will be thinking about this until the next time I can come back

Shuu Cafe is a small Asian style dessert cafe that offers Asian styled drinks, desserts (soft…read moreserve, waffles, cakes, and puffs). When you enter there a few areas to sit around and up at the front you can see the menu on the TV and through the glass you can see the puffs that they have available. I've only ever gotten the puffs and the cakes. They have a few different flavors (matcha, black sesame, Biscoff, oreo, etc.) and I've tried most if not all of them and they're all fairly good, not too sweet. In my opinion they taste a bit better once refrigerated for a few hours. The tres leches and strawberry matcha cakes are good as well, again, not too sweet. I'd like to try the soft serve sometime. A bit on the more expensive side so I only go there when the craving for the Asian style puffs are there. The service overall was good as the people working the front don't mind explaining the flavors of the different types of items they have for sale.

This coffee was delicious. Omgosh. I watched the employee make my iced latte FRESH from the…read moreespresso machine. & what a sweet young lady she was too! She engaged in conversation with me, as I am not from Jersey and helped me with the menu clarity. There is no parking lot here, but alot of street parking. Inside is very clean with a gender neutral bathroom and some cute decor. The prices are decent. Dessert pieces are a little pricey, but very big. They do have soo many sweet treats. They also have specialty turkish sweets and others such as cheesecake, dubai chocolate, parfaits & other things that I do not even know the name of. I wish i could try them all without getting cavities haha. When I come back to Jersey I will definitely be coming back to this cafe as it is a hot commodity to me!

Best coffee I've had in NJ!!! It was my first time trying…read morethis place despite attending Rutgers a couple years back! I wish I had tried this muchhhh sooner-- 1st time; Tried the Iced Caramel Voltage. It was sooo good, perfectly sweet and the quality of the coffee was well roasted. 2nd time; Tried the Iced Crème Brûlée Latte. Also very delicious, they mix vanilla powder into the milk and it's so flavorful! My friend tried the hot Biscoff Latte and also absolutely loved it-- Sooo many options on the menu and sweet treats to choose from (it can get overwhelming!) My only note is that they only had one person running the shop both times I visited and there was quite some traffic for one person to handle. The other time visiting, they were mostly out of select coffees, decaf, etc by Noon and limited w milk stock.

Fresh Tiki Bar is a unique spot to grab an ice cream in Somerville. I ordered an ice cream cookie…read moresundae, which comes with a premium ice cream flavor. I got the Dutch chocolate ice cream, which was really rich in flavor . The cookie was also soft and warm, deliciously complimenting the ice cream. I did find the presentation of the sundae to be a bit gimmicky since it was basically deconstructed. At around $13, this treat was definitely overpriced. However, for my friends who just got a cone, they received a big portion at a pretty reasonable price. I'd opt for something simpler next time. The interior is tight, but I love the vibrant pink decor everywhere. It gets a bit busy in here, so there may be a small wait for your ice cream.

Tight spaced dessert shop. Their walls have frames of awards. Limited seating. If it is lining up…read more Waiting time is quite sometime. They sell raw coconut. See image for reference.

Let's play a game: Amanda's top 5 foods:…read more -cinnamon rolls -biscuits and gravy -ribeyes -fried scallops -crab legs Ruby's has at least one of those. My local FB group posted a quick review of the cinnamon rolls so I had to check for myself. When I got there, no rolls were in the display case. I was just about to try something else when the person working the register told me there were some that had just been baked. I ordered two because. I walked back to my car to enjoy them by the fall leaves like a bootleg Hallmark movie. They were delicious. Soft and fluffy, lightly glazed, and not overly sweet. I loved them. So much so I went back the next day but they only had them unglazed. So I had to pass. Side note: they also have the festive Canada Dry flavors you only find during the holidays. Love that. This is a cute neighborhood spot. You can even see the ladies in the back kneading the dough and making the pastries. I'll def be back to support it! Rundown: -Pastries to suit everyone's tastes -They take credit cards albeit with a small fee -Order and take to go

Seen the signage for this bakery while driving on Middlebush Lane but have always been on the go…read morethat I never stopped by. Todays was at leisure and while passing by made an impromptu stop and decided to check out this bakery. Run by a mother son duo , it's a cute bakery selling authentic Mexican pastries. The ambience is nothing fancy . The standard display case showcasing their pastries , which are not seemingly very attractive, but their service wraps it all up into a pretty package. They have a coffee station and a cooler with sodas and other cold beverages Conchas, Sweet roll, Gusanitos , Sweet empanadas , croissants, Dressed Concha's , Tostadas, Sweet corn muffin and cake. Many of these were new to me. But I wanted to try the sweet roll and dressed mini Chocolate Concha's . They gave us complimentary vanilla topped concha's and a sweet corn muffin to try . Nothing was cloyingly sweet . Simple basic flavors but baked to perfection. Sweet roll and cone muffin was nothing unique but was a good combo with hot coffee. The concha's topping was the sugary based icing that made the pastry texture interesting. Crisp sugar coated exterior with a soft interior. I found different from anything i have tried before. I felt all pastries were a bit eggy for my taste , but it may be the nature of the pastry itself. They cater for events and among other things they make colorful Corazonchas which are heart shaped concha's that could be a good substitute for standard cookies at a gathering. I would recommend trying this spot to get a taste of Mexican style pastries.

Great service and food will come again. Got the rocky road…read moreice cream and banana nutella crepe both very delicious. Everything was halal and delicious. The Ambiance was great white and pink everywhere. The staff was very kind and welcoming. Highly suggest.

CANNOT SAY ENOUGH!!!!! So delicious. My boyfriend and I found this shop on a whim and we were so…read moreimpressed that we went twice in one weekend! I ordered their Dubai Sundae which was delicious! They offer so many different ice cream & Italian ice flavors as well as crepes, Dubai chocolate, and other assorted desserts. You have to visit! The store is also adorable, and the staff is very sweet.

As a connoisseur of fine ice creams, I recently indulged in the Rum & Raisin flavor, a personal…read morefavorite. The experience was nothing short of impressive. The rich, creamy texture combined with the robust flavor of rum and the sweet, chewy raisins created a delightful symphony of taste and texture. My companion opted for a strawberry ice cream shake. While it was well-prepared, the flavor didn't quite resonate with me, as strawberry isn't my preferred choice. However, for those who enjoy a classic strawberry shake, it would likely be a satisfying option. I am eager to return for another serving of the Rum & Raisin ice cream. Next time, I plan to enhance the experience by adding a sprinkle of walnuts or hazelnuts, introducing a delightful crunch that would complement the smooth, rich base. Great service and they have few outdoor benches as well to enjoy your ice cream.

Best soft serve I have ever had!!!…read more Honestly... I can't say enough good things about this place. To say I was pleasantly surprised I'd an understatement. I got a soft serve swirl with cookie dough bites and it was delicious. The ice cream is perfectly creamy, and the vanilla had an almost marshmallow-y taste to it. It also sort of reminded me of the cream inside an Oreo. Perfectly balanced between creamy and cold- it didn't taste watered down or too "Icy". My mom and my 16 month old also agreed. (Ok, my mom agreed. My son was a fan but he doesn't quite understand just how good it was yet.) My son didn't finish his, so we brought it back with us to upstate NY. Yes, it was good enough to save in the freezer at our hotel and then to shlep back home so I could enjoy one more time. And also so my husband could try it since I couldn't stop raving about it. Also worth noting- I'm very impressed at their variety. They have lots of soft serve and hard ice cream flavors. I hope I have another work trip that brings me back, cause I will be dreaming of this ice cream until then!