While visiting Boston, we went on a late night hunt for dessert and ended up at JP Licks purely because the name made us laugh. Turns out, it absolutely lived up to the hype. I went with two scoops, black raspberry and brownie chocolate, and the brownie was killer. Rich, chocolatey, and totally worth standing outside in 30 degree weather to eat it. I devoured it without hesitation. There were so many great flavor options, and my friends all found something they loved too. It felt like one of those classic, must-stop dessert spots. Cold, delicious, and just the right amount of chaotic fun... it was wicked good. read more

Just had a really odd experience at this location. I ordered a small cup of a special flavor (sticky toffee pudding). The server asked if I wanted any toppings. I said, "Yes please, I'd like M&Ms." The server, and another person working behind the counter, both told me that they just ran out of M&Ms. They didn't have any more. This was weird to me. As I was walking to the the shop, I passed a person who had a small cup of ice cream with both m&m's and oreo topping. Okay, I thought. That's weird but so be it. Then, I scootch over to look at the rest of the toppings and what do I see? M&Ms. I point out the M&M's to the employee and ask, "hey, aren't those M&M's?" They mumbled something back that I didn't exactly catch. They either said "those are closed" or "those are skittles" or "it's not those". "those are closed" makes no sense because they asked if I wanted toppings and it was 2 and a half hours before they closed. "those are skittles" makes no sense because they don't carry skittles as a topping... The whole experience was perplexing to me. Anyways, JP Licks is pretty overrated and too expensive. $6.5+ for the smallest size is not worth it. They have some decent flavors (cookies n' cake batter) though and the ice cream is usually pretty well executed and not icy. still, not really a place i'd recommend and won't be going back for a while after this freak incident. Attached photos are the proof that they had M&Ms. Note the "M" on the candy and the blue colored candies (they don't make blue skittles) read more

J P Licks - Charles Street - Topping bar that might have been "closed" 2.5 hours before the shop closed? - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Stopped here for ice cream the other day! I love the location of this JP licks, it's the perfect spot to hit after an esplanade sunset. There was plenty of seating inside and we had no trouble finding an open spot to sit down and enjoy our ice cream. There also wasn't a line which was really nice! My boyfriend got the mint chip in a waffle cone, and I got the salted caramel cookies n creme in a cup with sprinkles on it. While I do usually prefer my ice cream order to my boyfriends....i do have to admit that I liked his more. Don't skip the waffle cone like I did. Definitely a great stop to add to your day in boston! The flavors are always great, and there's seasonal flavors which rotate that are always fun to try. read more

I've had a positive experience at a different JP Licks store before, and since my friend and I were nearby, we decided to pop in for a quick treat on a warm summer day. There was a sign for a raspberry mango sundae ($9.50) with vanilla icecream that sounded delicious and not realizing the price, I decided to try it. The vanilla was so rich, and I loved all the flavors together, but for a single scoop to be almost $10, I would try something else. My friend got the butterfly tea refresher ($6) which was aesthetic, indeed refreshing, and very sweet. Overall we were satisfied with getting our sugar fix, but I'm going for their regular scoops rather than a sundae in the future. read more

J P Licks - Charles Street - Raspberry Mango Sundae ($9.50) and butterfly flower tea refresher ($6) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Stopped by for dessert while walking back to our hotel. There was a short line and looked like only one girl was working because the line moved slowly. We ended up ordering a single scoop of the cookies n cream sundae. Ice cream was very rich and creamy but for the size of the scoop, I don't think it was worth the $10.xx we paid. read more

J P Licks - Charles Street - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I thought the texture of the ice cream was alright not as creamy as I would like it. The black raspberry ice cream was pretty good, I like it a bit more tart though. There is a lot of seating inside with plenty of windows and the workers are really nice. read more

J P Licks - Charles Street - Black raspberry small - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Quick easy and yummy. I got a scoop of the peach-here for the summer. Creamy. Most customers are in and out pretty quickly. read more

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There's a reason why my J.P. Licks is my favorite place for ice cream in the country and why I stop in several times when I'm in the area. It's because they produce such mind-blowing combinations like peanut butter cookies & cream. It's such a simple idea done to perfection--kind of like the chain itself. I think the only was I'd stop going to J.P. is when I'm in grave. Even then I'd probably want to be buried with a pint (or two) from here. read more

J P Licks - Charles Street - If I had the whole world I would give it away Peanut Butter Cookies & Cream from #JPLicks - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Strong coconut ice cream base for the coconut almond chip, with coconut shreds evenly distributed throughout the ice cream. The chocolate chips were okay, but the almonds were very scant and sorta soft. Employees were very nice and efficient. Inside was pleasantly cold, with a nice blast of air conditioner in the hot summer weather. read more

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Decided to go to JP Licks today to grab some smoothies. I like that their smoothies are yogurt based, very tasty. I got one raspberry & one strawberry smoothie. Both were delicious and loved how they made them today. Inside has plenty of seating and also a couple benches outside, if you prefer to sit outside ! Well air conditioned inside, which was great especially on really hot days like today. Great & fast service here also. Parking: There's a bunch of meter parking available on Charles St read more

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Never go wrong w jp licks I love trying their featured flavors that change from time to time. Cookies and cake batter is amazing (but super sweet) A little pricey but worth it read more

Nowhere else had room inside so came here. Loveeeeeddd it, best coffee in a while. Tried some ice cream it was good. The guy who checked us out was super nice and helpful. read more

I needed an ice cream fix. Loved the location. Charles street is beautiful. Prices are average. Service is great. Ice cream is good.

Extremely creamy and delicious with good labels for dairy free options. They even had a gluten free cookie. Reviews said they had gluten free cones but were out of stock. I enjoyed the Madagascar Vanilla (Coconut) Dairy Free Ice Cream and Chocolate (coconut) Dairy Free Ice Cream read more

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I have a super power... eating ice cream extremely slowly. I never wanted this experience to end. Mr. K and I talked about J.P. Licks all day and made dinner plans to leave room for dessert every night. The flavor options were just divine. We tasted a couple different flavors, but each found our perfect flavor and stuck to it: peanut butter cookie dough chip and salted caramel cookies n' cream. We also splurged on the chocolate dipped cone. Appreciate that they have dairy free, gluten free, and vegan options. Ending the night at this cute shop on Charles Street became our Boston ritual. read more

J P Licks - Charles Street - Peanut butter cookie dough chip in a chocolate dipped cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Usually wasn't busy. In north end and open late. Has some unique flavors. Would recommend. read more

J P Licks - Charles Street - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Love the location. Organized in terms of being able to stand in line. Lots of seating both inside and outside. Tons of different flavors. Servers were friendly and kind. Loved it! read more

Amazing service - so friendly to kids trying different flavors - and such flavorful ice cream. The dairy-free black raspberry was the first time I've had this flavor since I became lactose intolerant as an adult, and it took me back to my childhood like a scene from Ratatouille, true story. read more

J P Licks - Charles Street - Brownie Brownie Batter (left kiddie cup), Dairy Free Black Raspberry (middle small), Brownie Brownie Batter (right cake cone) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I am an ice cream and I approve this location. Of course, I read the reviews and someone said it was a tourist spot. As a tourist, I opted to check it out and fell in love instantly. 30 minutes after consuming the ice cream I continuously declare that was some good ice cream. It was a nice vibe and great customer service. That was by far the most delicious ice cream I've had in a while. If you are in the area, check this delicious spot out. You will not be disappointed. And do yourself a favor and get a large! read more

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Nice little spot for ice cream, pastry, or coffee. Always like finding a random affogato!

Good product--Product always consistent-Generally Poor Service and management--Just don't pay much attention to store conditions --rushing to get out at the end of an evening-Could use operational improvement!! read more

First time here and I love how many choices of ice flavors there were and there were a lot of creative ones that I've never heard of so I decided to give them a try. Just a heads up they only allow two samples per customer so choose wisely. I had the fresh peach, rum raisin, and coffee cookies n cream. The fresh peach was delicious, although the flavor was a bit on the lighter side. The rum raisin and coffee cookies and cream lived up to my expectations and tasted exactly what it claims to taste. It really hit the spot especially on a super hot day out. There is a small indoor seating area to enjoy your ice cream before facing the angry weather outside. read more

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JP Licks consistently outdoes the local ice cream shops that get better reviews and hype. It's time for people to give Licks the respect it deserves. Whether you are going to pick up a custom ice cream cake, a cone/cup/sundae, or a few pints to take home I've found that Licks consistently delivers a better experience and product than the "other" small-batch, local ice cream shops. That's not to say the others are bad, per-se but I don't think they warrant all the hype and attention when there are places like Licks that offer greater consistency and value. Over the past 2 years, I've been to various Licks throughout Boston over a dozen times. This includes the custom birthday cake I got my wife, a number of cones and cups, and my personal favorite - the ice cream+cookie sandwich. I've had flavors from other shops where my response was "that's interesting... not sure I like it though" where Licks has never given me that kind of experience. The abundance of options that you have to choose from as well as just executing each flavor in a way that isn't too over the top or underwhelming just always hits home when I order something from here. The cake was honestly one of the best cakes I've ever had as well, mimicking the original DQ ice cream cake but replacing simple vanilla and chocolate soft-serve with whatever combination you want. It was absolutely amazing and I likely won't order a cake from anywhere else while I live in Boston. read more

J P Licks - Charles Street - Custom small cookies and cream cake - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The service was so bad. I was making an order here with my boyfriend and "Lilly Tino" was acting all nice and flirty with him but then switched up and kinda gave me a sour lifeless attitude when asking me..... like geez you know who your are, the others were nice though. read more

I was kind of cold and in the mood for a warm snack, so I picked the kouign aman ($5). It was fluffy, but nothing super special. I think I'll stick to ice cream next time I'm at JP. The store was on the dirtier side, so I'd recommend taking your food to go. read more

J P Licks - Charles Street - Kouign aman - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

DELICIOUS ice cream. Definitely fed my cravings especially when I had a long day and needed something sweet. I had the salted caramel cookies and cream and it was the perfect ice cream for the day. It was the right amount of creaminess, sweetness, oreo cookie bits, and not overly salty. I would say, I was expecting caramel ribbons in it rather than the ice cream being the salted caramel but I still liked it either way. read more

J P Licks - Charles Street - Salted Caramel Cookies and Cream Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

LICK THIS! While it isn't the original JPs it still serves up fantastic flavor in a cool venue Live long and prosper JP Licks read more

The ice cream tasted good, the guy helping was nice, unfortunately as it was close to closing we couldn't get much more.

Today was HOT so we knew we would have to stop by for some ice cream! Heard this was a local favorite so decided to drop by. They have a good range of flavors, with a couple of fun takes on familiar favorites - for example, Chocolate Chip Coffee. We tried the double scoop with Fresh Peach and Rum Raisin. The portion size was way bigger than expected! The flavor of the peach was good, and I liked that it was creamy instead of a sorbet. However, the flavor was way too subtle and some were completely tasteless. The rum raisin was really yummy though! The workers were also super nice and accommodating with giving us water. There's plenty of seating inside ad well. read more

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This is just a random stop by on my way back from my break. I went to the post office to send some mail and I was craving for a little snack and this location is along the way. I decided to stop by and got me some ice cream to go. It wasn't as busy so I took the risk and chose quickly so I can get back to work and not be late. The employee was nice and accommodating. When I paid he was even asking me how my day was with a great smile. It's a better experience than the last time I was there. I hoping to come back soon and try other new flavors that they have on the menu. read more

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Awesome ice cream! Love that you can do flights. The coconut curry was delicious-sweet and spicy and creamy! The brown sugar oat milk latte was so amazing that we went back the next day! Kids got a smoothie- also delicious. read more

Great ice cream the sea salted pineapple was a delicious alternative to the traditional ice cream flavors. The frozen yogurt had a wonderful tart taste that was like unsweetened yogurt. Looking forward to returning again. read more

Definitely enjoy the ice cream here, Charles Street is a happening location for tourists like us. Very international and hip. The ice cream here was delicious and they have non-dairy options which is great for my wife. read more

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Even on a cold day like today, a great place to go. Had an amazing hot chocolate there this afternoon. Everyone very friendly too.

You must try the soft serve yogurt! Delicious!! We went back for seconds the next day!

Out doing touristy things and walked in right after they opened. The ice cream was great and the service was as well. Loved the sweet lady, Shirl, who helped us. She was very nice and personable. Hope to make it back! read more

Huge ice cream and nice flavor. Try the dipped cone. Chocolate coat is yummy. But the calories are too high. read more

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Delicious banana split! Service was good, got their about 15 minutes before closing and the staff was very accommodating

I'm a fan of J.P. Licks! Every time time I go to J.P. Licks I order the Peanut Butter Cookies and Cream because it's really good. Recently J.P. Licks added flavors Ube and Pandan. Ube does taste very ube/taro like, and there are little bits of ube that have the same texture as coconut. I'm excited to try pandan, and I'd definitely come back here sometime. For this location specifically, it's located on Charles Street, which is really quaint. It's nice to walk along the street, ice cream in hand. During Covid times, you can grab your ice cream and eat it on one of the benches outside, if you prefer sitting down with your ice cream. read more

J P Licks - Charles Street - Ube and Peanut Butter Cookies and Cream Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I'm dreaming about salted caramel cookies and cream. That stuff is like crack. (not that I know what crack is like...but just imagining....). That's the only thing that I had from JP Licks...a scoop of that insanity. Just one scoop. Would love to try some of the other flavors but I'm trying not to blow up to the size of Minnesota. Service was super friendly. If I lived here, I'd be at least half the size of Minnesota. read more

J P Licks - Charles Street - Salted caramel cookies and cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts