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    J P Licks - Coolidge Corner

    3.8 (341 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Isaac C.

    I forgot the second flavor I tried, but the other one was the salted caramel cookies n' creme. I remember it because it was insanely sweet. I probably should've expected that since it's caramel with cookies n' creme, but it wasn't very enjoyable and left a lingering sugary aftertaste.

    Kiddie with cookie dough and sprinkles
    Winter B.

    JP licks is a Boston staple and never disappoints. High quality ice cream. Prices have definitely gone up. The kiddie was tiny and 5$. Employees are very nice and they let you try samples. Good amount of indoor seating.

    Salted Caramel Infused Coffee and Black Raspberry
    Ethan N.

    Busy ice cream spot on a Saturday night. Seating gets pretty difficult to find when all of the school-age students come out, but the ice cream is worth it. Seating on the side across the ice cream counter and pretty homey feel. Scooper was really nice and generous with samples, which made my ice cream selection easy. Double scoop Black Raspberry and Salted Caramel Infused Coffee (~$7): both on the creamier side. Raspberry didn't taste like that fake flavoring or anything but did lean towards huckleberry in a good way. Caramel coffee was delicious, with the strong coffee taste working really well with the sweetness of the caramel and the savoriness of the salt. I can see why it seems to be such a dependable ice cream spot.

    Strawberry lemonade
    Kelly C.

    Good amount of seating, nice staff, fun flavors. This place usually has a decent crowd, the brownie batter and the sorbets are pretty good. They also have dairy free and gluten free options! Great place to catch up and get ice cream with friends.

    cookie dough waffle cone
    Pete W.

    Really good ice cream. The service is quick and friendly. JP Licks has nice cow decor and just an overall great vibe.

    Peanut butter cookies 'n' cream
    Rovingaile P.

    Finally tried J P Licks and it was good! I got the PB cookies and cream, a combo of two of my favorite flavors, and I got a great taste of both. Served on a waffle cone of course! Would come back again for this flavor.

    Sam S.

    Stopped here for dessert after eating at zaftigs when just walking around. When I walked in it looked very nice and was expecting some good ice cream. I don't remember what I ordered all I know is that it was excellent. Would recommend stopping here worth every dollar spent.

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    Megan Z.

    Being new to Boston, I knew I had to find a solid ice cream spot to satisfy my sweet tooth. I'm very particular about my ice cream and the consistency. I don't care for softer ice creams. We decided to stop by for dessert after doing some shopping and getting some pizza at Otto. It was my first visit to J.P. Licks. I can't wait to return! They offer a solid selection of ice cream, hard and soft frozen yogurt, dairy-free ice cream, sorbet, sundaes, splits, ice cream sandwiches, and so much more! If you're in a hurry, they do offer tubs of ice cream to-go that are already packed and ready to enjoy at home! For those looking to satisfy that sweet tooth but not in the mood for ice cream will find a solid selection of cold brew, lattes, mochas, hot chocolate, espresso, cappuccino, frappes, smoothies, and much more! They also offer a few dairy-free beverage options. If you're a fan of ice cream cake like I am, this is the spot! They offer hand-packed ice-cream cakes! You can customize them with up to two flavors! They have a solid selection in terms of flavors and multiple size options. They also have a small selection of pies and cupcakes! We swung by for dessert on July 4th. The shop was busy, but they were efficient and moved the line quickly. The flavor options are massive! They have a plethora of flavors, there is sure to be a flavor for everyone! They also offer numerous cone options! You can go with the tried-and-true sugar cone or waffle cone. Or, you could be adventurous and get the chocolate-dipped waffle cone or the chocolate and sprinkle waffle cone! We decided to grab a tub of the "Mint Chip" to take back to enjoy while watching the Fireworks. Be sure to ask for cones, they do offer them for sale and in packs of 10 if you are getting multiple flavors. The ice cream is perfect. It's more solid than soft. I'm not a fan of softer ice cream, so their ice cream hit just right. It's incredibly rich and delicious. The mint chip was incredible! I can't wait to try the plethora of other flavor choices! The mint was just right, not too overpowering. The chocolate bits/shavings were plentiful in the ice cream. It was also white in color, which you do not typically see with a "mint-chocolate-chip" style ice cream. I don't mind, that likely means they aren't using any colorings. I cannot confirm this, it's just a guess. The more natural the better! The ice cream is handmade and they have been in business since 1981! They got their start in Jamaica Plain, which is a neighborhood in Boston. They have multiple locations in the Boston area and is a must-try if you have a sweet tooth! I look forward to visiting again and making my way thru the plethora of delicious flavors! I'm also hoping I at least will get one of their ice-cream cakes for my birthday! It's hard to find a place that makes fresh ice cream cakes!

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    Lisa D.

    We returned after being away for many years, we were so excited to be there. It brought back so many memories with our little kids, this was the first time bringing our daughter back. We walked up to the counter and asked if they still had oatmeal chip hard yogurt.? The worker with the green hair (in a snappy voice) said if it's not on the menu we don't have it! oh geez, welcome to Boston I said to my daughter. Talk about Buzzkill. So I ordered something for my daughter and left. We came back the next night, again no one in line and the same worker with the green hair was there. We walked right up to the counter and she said "we're not ready to help you yet, hang on." and she walked in the back. Not impressed! As we were standing there, looking at the menu, we saw oatmeal hard frozen yogurt on the board wth? Wow. Super disappointing that this employee wouldn't even respond when we asked about a flavor, especially because she knew that we were returning after many years. Employees need to understand their actions can really affect the business. When people go out to dinner or out to get ice cream, they're looking for an experience. The employees represent not only the business, but their actions and the way they handle themselves directly impact sales. We were staying close by in a friend's home. Three nights in a row and three nights where the same green hair employee was snappy, she stormed around, was unpleasant, unhelpful and rude. I mean, this is a happy ice cream place how bad can it be?

    Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
    Kait D.

    Honestly, the best experience I've had at JP Licks. I've been to the Newbury one a few times and haven't had the best customer service but here, everyone is so polite and upbeat, even half an hour before close when I'd expect people to be tired. My scooper Lucy was really sweet, and even though I wasn't sure what I wanted, she made me the best sundae I've ever had in my life. It was creamy and delicious and the toppings she chose were amazing. Would recommend this JP Licks, the ice cream is great and the people are even better!

    Sean C.

    Really sleek and minimalist ambiance. Line moves very quickly and they are appropriately staffed. Ice cream is good with lots of options that you can't go wrong with.

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    The service was fast, but we paid $15 for a small cup and a small cone - one topping on the cup. This is too expensive

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