I'm not sure why I expected the worst, but JP really surprised me. The ice cream tastes great. The service is pleasant. It's a fun, easygoing spot in Cambridge where you can just relax and enjoy a good treat. My kid and I enjoyed our Friday night treat while I was in town visiting her.. read more

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JP Licks is a reliable chain with a large variety of flavors. However, the ice cream at this establishment in particular is often a little melted. I come here fairly often in the summer because it's usually a walk away from my apartment and open late, and thus a very convenient place to grab ice cream at. The waiters are really friendly and let you try a lot of free samples though :) read more

I can't believe in all my times coming here I never reviewed it, go figure. How on earth is that possible? It's a small location so it gets pretty busy during the summer. it's nice they have not just ice cream, but baked goods & various beverages. They do need to offer more vegan options & not charge so much more for it either though. read more

Wanted to try this ice cream joint that has multiple locations. Love the ambiance and flavor options. I got a single scoop - 1/2 one sweet World Series & 1/2 birthday cake, loved both flavors. Seems like they have their usual flavors and a few rotating flavors too. There is some seating inside and outside. Service is quick and friendly! read more

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Came here with the entire family on a busy, hot Saturday and was served quickly. Though many trendier places have popped up in recent years, JP Licks has managed to maintain its charm and tradition while evolving with the times. I particularly like how they constantly update the flavor options including a great Celtics themed ice cream on this visit. Would definitely recommend hard ice cream over soft, and anything chocolate based is can't miss. Some flavors can be a bit too rich or sweet but it's ice cream after all. This location has ample space to eat inside or outside as well. Highly recommend ! read more

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Very nice ice cream parlor, which featured a delicious dairy free chocolate shake. My wife loved the cookies and cream ice cream. Good and friendly service, including by Lane. read more

Visiting Boston and very pleased with this place's vegan ice cream options! 10/10 recommend

This is a self serving review to remind me to stray out of my comfort zone for ice cream. We biked to Davis Square on a warm Sunday afternoon and arrived sweaty and hypoglycemic, and there was JP Licks. Determined not to completely gorge ourselves, my wife and I shared a small cup with two flavors: peanut butter cookies and cream (peanut butter ice cream with chunks of chocolate and cream cookies stirred in), and lumpy primate (banana ice cream with chunks of chocolate and walnut). The ice cream was unusually creamy and utterly delectable. I'm usually a chocolate ice cream guy but now I'm all about diversity, thanks to JP Licks. read more

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I had chocolate and strawberry and lam raisin and black raspberry. All good! Nice summer evening after rain was perfect for ice cream!!!

We had seems multiple JP Licks locations during our time in Boston and knew we needed to try it. This ended up being one of our favorite ice cream shops we have been to! They have so many menu options including regular ice cream, ice cream sandwiches, floats/milkshakes, sundaes, and even cakes. The ice cream was so creamy and the taste was spot on. There were plenty of staff so even though it was crowded, we were served in less than 10 minutes. They had a few tables and seats around the store. This was a fun place to sit as they were playing good music and it was interesting reading the bulletin board with upcoming local events. I would definitely stop by for another scoop of ice cream from JP Licks! read more

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There's a reason the line is out the door at this ice cream shop! The flavors are awesome, and the staff are so kind and friendly too. This place is the perfect summer treat! read more

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I happened to be in the area so I visited this location to try the September exclusive flavors of Ube and Pandan on a Sunday afternoon. There was only one other person ahead of me at the register. A scooper saw me and came over. She looked bored to tears or angry, I couldn't tell. She let me try the two flavors, her fingers awfully close to the ice cream. I decided to get a kiddie of the pandan. She looked at me and said nothing...... With an awkward stare. She repeated the order and scooped. It was a weird interaction. Finally I go over to the register. The same lady was still there waiting as her coffee was being prepared by the cashier. So I waited.... A third worker walked over, joked with the cashier, and left to go into the back. I continued waiting. A line formed at the ice cream as the one who helped me was on her phone in the back. Finally the cashier finished the coffee, cashed her out, and then cashed me up. I'm not sure how I feel about returning to this location. read more

J P Licks - September Special: Pandan Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Squirrel Nut Zipple. OMG, this was an amazing flavor. Peanut Butter ice cream with roasted, salted peanuts and a caramel ripple. I only got the smallest one they had and enjoyed it thoroughly. Awesome. Good service in this very small spot. There are some seats inside and a lot of seats outside with benches and tables where you can watch the colorful locals. On this particular instance, a dude practicing his parkour by jumping and leaping over the tables. read more

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If you're not familiar with JP Licks, this is a must visit ice cream chain in Boston. You can try a few flavors before buying if you're having trouble deciding. I got the salted caramel cookies n cream. Tastes exactly as it sounds with cookies n cream as a base. It was a bit more sweet than I expected, but still rich and delicious. It cost ~$5 for a small (1 scoop). Better deal if you get at least 2 scoops :) There are several benches outside that are great for meet ups on summer days. read more

J P Licks - Salted Caramel Cookies and Cream Ice Cream (small, 1 scoop) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Ordered some to-go to satisfy a late night sweet tooth. Pretty good ice cream, but I wouldn't say it's that reasonably priced. Definitely cheaper options. We got the salted caramel cookies n cream and the cookies and cake batter. The salted caramel was far too salty for my liking but the cookies and cake batter was excellent. They stay open late which is cool too. If you're looking for something different and on the higher end when it comes to ice cream and don't mind paying for it, then this is the spot for you. read more

I really don't like that I have to write this negative review because in general J.P. Licks has always impressed me in every location with their treatment and precautions surrounding my peanut/tree nut allergy. However, I had a very bad and disrespectful experience this past weekend with a certain dark haired female server. I walked in hoping to get a cone but unsure of whether or not it would be safe for me. I had always gotten my ice cream in a cup on past visits to J.P. Licks. When I asked this server if that would be safe she very rudely said "uh...why wouldn't it be?" When I explained the concept of cross contamination, which she clearly had no understanding of, she again rudely stated "well everything here is made with nuts. have you even been here before?" I said yes and explained that they usually wash the scoop and scoop out of a fresh gallon for me. I gave up on her and the cone and ended up ordering a cup as usual. Now, usually my order takes a bit longer that my friend's because of the time it takes the server to wash an ice cream scoop and scoop out of a fresh gallon. This particular server, who had already demonstrated her lack of concern for my allergy, had my order ready extremely fast. I did not witness her scooping out of a new gallon either which is very concerning. I question whether or not she even washed the ice cream scoop. Luckily, I did not have an allergic reaction. I and my friends were wildly offended by her rude treatment of me and my allergy. Very unimpressed because J.P. Licks is my favorite ice cream in the area! I will no longer be visiting this location if I see her working the counter. read more

Let's do ice cream talk, people!! I love their sundae, the variety of ice cream choices and toppings!! But what I love the most is the atmosphere! The decoration of the place is so cheerful!! 5 stars for the service! read more

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Ordered for delivery vanilla icecream with hot caramel and reese pieces. Ice cream was half melted and was not tasting great. The hot caramel was in a separate recipient and was cold. Had to microwave it. Not great experience... read more

I am a cookies n' cream person, but have the occasional craving for cake, which means cookies n' cake batter is basically my dream flavor. The buttercream-tasting ice cream is swirled with rich chocolate cake and cookie pieces. So good, that it couldn't possibly be topped by the other flavor we chose. But the mocha chip was perfect, an equal in every way. Smooth, rich, creamy, and just sweet enough with a hint of salt. It tastes like a good, strong coffee and even manages to have some crunch (I'm not sure what the chips are...coffee sugar pieces maybe?). Breaking up the cone and mixing it with the ice cream added even more crunch. In short, cookies n' cake batter + mocha chip = OMG hit the spot. This is a serious contender for best ice cream I've ever had. read more

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Tom had a hankering for ice creme so we walked to this little place in davis square. I hope more people discover this place because i swear they serve the most authentic ice creme anywhere! It's called J.P. Licks. I think JP stands for jean pierre and maybe it's pronounced 'leeks' with a stressed syllable but for all i know my american accent is probably butchering something flat and beautiful like 'liiice.' I know--so gauche! Tom got un(e?) petit(e?) peanut bootay glace de sundae avec creme whipped et fudge. Charming place if a little expensif pour moi parce-que je suis cheap but what would you expect with a place that advertises on their door that "nous torrefions notre cafe"? read more

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DELICIOUS! There are so many flavors to choose from and they are so great about letting you try the different flavors. It is a small space, so seating is limited. There offer such a wide variety of ice cream flavors, from their original and staple flavors, to seasonal specials, like their pumpkin cheesecake. I got 2 scoops: one of the peanut butter cookies 'n cream and the other of their pumpkin cheesecake. There were so many options but I had to pick quickly. In addition to some classics and spins on classics, they also offered gluten free flavors, sorbets, and dairy free choices. They sell pints of ice cream that you can take home with you in addition to getting a fresh scoop. You can also order various drinks, coffee, and shakes. After you place your order and get your scoops, you also have an option to add toppings. You can pick fruity and gummy options or add in some graham cracker and chocolate chips. They also offer warm hot fudge, syrups, and a special apple pie compote. If you're a big fan of ice cream, I highly recommend stopping by! read more

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Love hard yogurt mint chip flavour, although I didn't taste normal ice cream yet. It has so many chips in it! read more

J P Licks - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Was in Boston for the first time and eager to try JP Licks to see what this chain was all about. My girlfriend and I shared a small- we got half cookies and cream and half brownie brownie batter. The serving size alone was inadequate for the price we paid, and the quality of the icecream, while not bad, was also not worth the cost. To top off subpar experience, I ordered a coffee which first was served to me lukewarm...I came back in and let them know and the person serving me said "oh I thought it might have been sitting there a while, I'll make you another one." Appreciative he said he'd make me another one but probably not the best customer service to 1) serve customer what you think *may* be not fresh coffee, 2) tell said customer you were aware this was possibly the case and served it to them anyways...I told him I'll go outside and come back since he said he would brew new coffee, but he said no need it'll be done in about 45 seconds- what kind of coffee is brewed in 45 seconds? I worked as a barista for years and this response had me skeptical. When the employee gave me my second cup I walked outside only to discover my coffee was again lukewarm. I gave up. Whatever you do, don't come here for a cup of coffee and I'd argue the icecream isn't worth the trip either. read more

I got the strawberry ice cream but my favorite thing here is the Yogurt X (plain frozen yogurt with a tangy taste) with caramel and raspberry toppings Favorite drink: white mocha read more

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Yummy ice cream. There's nothing too special it's just... good ice cream. The Ube flavor has a ton of coconut in it which I didn't like so I won't be getting that flavor but maybe that's ur thing Idk. read more

Wow ... what an amazing dessert! My last purchase before my new job had to be something special. I spent all day thinking what would be the perfect way to treat myself on my last day of unemployment until I work for the next 50+ years. Daunting task I know right ?! Well I settled on this ice cream that everyone hyped up to be the best ever. It did not disappoint! This is the smallest size they had and it was huge. Absolutely delicious. Scrumptious if you will. Almost upsetting that I live so close to here, gonna spend all my money at this location!! read more

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Recommend I enjoy the ice cream here and I like that they normally have a bunch of flavors to choose from. My go to on the menu is the peanut butter cup Sunday with cookie dough ice cream. It's always delicious. I would give them more stars but they seem to often run out of their dairy free and no sugar added options! I'm not always looking for those, but I swear they are out whenever I bring a lactose friend or am looking for NSA. Overall 3.5 stars read more

Lumpy primate (hehe) I get it (snicker, chortle). Take THAT, B&J! Licks blows your tongue up with rich ice creams and refreshing homemade sorbets. The cones aren't crazy like Emack and Bolio's, but isn't that a gimmick anyway? Ask for an extra thick chocolate malt and be prepared to have sore cheeks sucking 5 scoops of super premium sweetness through a straw. And these straws are industrial. It's like mega-hot hot sauce - a worthwhile pain in the mouth. Grab a spoon, weakling. The staff have always been friendly even when faced with never-ending lines of indecisive samplers. Often the case and with good reason, the monthly flavor rotation gives you yet another excuse to return regularly. The crew posts their favorite flavor combos on a giant blackboard, which offer creative alternatives to the same ol' same ol' even when they do stretch (Optimus Prime = oreo with red, white and blue jimmies. Tsk, tsk.) Tastiest to date: El Diablo - chocolate with cinnamon and chile. Ay carumba! I'm stingy with 5 stars but Licks comes close. read more

LOVE JP Licks! Their Oreo is my favorite Oreo, and believe me, I've had a lot of Oreo-flavored ice cream. I moved away from MA a little less than a year ago, and every time I visit, no trip is complete without at least one visit to JP Licks. It doesn't matter which one I visit, they're all delicious. I was in town this past weekend for my sister's wedding, and this was my last stop before heading to the airport. I don't know when I'll be back in MA, but I do know that whenever it is, I'll definitely be returning to JP Licks. read more

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Love the ice cream. Love the service. Every time a friend has a birthday, I grab a $16 cake from JP Lick's and have the server write "Happy Birthday, [Tim's Friend]!" It's no additional charge and the servers are both kind and really good with the icing dispenser. 4 stars because the ice cream is great and the servers are all very personable. Full disclosure: I've never been to Lick's when it's been crowded so I don't know how they handle stress. 4 stars because the location is slightlyyyy too small and I prefer other ice cream around the Somerville/Cambridge area. read more

It's past 10pm when the ice cream cravings strike again. You know, deep down, that you must follow neither your head nor heart. Definitely deeper down than either of those organs. And so your stomach leads you right through that glass door at J.P.Licks. The sweet smell of a huge variety of ice creams and soft serve and cones hits you. You read the board filled with names of flavors and choices of concoctions they can provide. Why so many choices? You want to try everything, yet life is short. So you try the same thing that you always get. Because life is short for trying out an ice cream flavor that might not hit the spot at almost midnight. So you walk out with your usual choice, almost $10 poorer and maybe 10,000 calories richer. Then you sit down at one of those benches at Davis square listening to a street performer singing about lost love. You too know all about lost love, but that's a matter for another day. Today - tonight, in this moment, you got yourself an ice cream from J.P.Licks. Tomorrow is another day, ain't that right, Scarlett? read more

Hmmmm idk. I wasn't impressed. The interior is definitely a bit old school and the workers there weren't all too friendly or looked happy to be there lol. The ice cream was just ok. Idk I was expecting some amazingly creamy ice cream but to me, it tasted like a store bought, scooped out of a generic ice cream tub kind of ice cream. And it's expensive. My friend got a scoop (same as I did) and her scoop was 1/3 the size of mine but we paid the same. She was pissed bc the lady couldn't scoop the ice cream into the cone without breaking it. She broke the cone 2 times before my friend asked on the 3rd try to just put it in a cup... and the worker lady literally just put the tiny scoop she's been trying to smash into the broken cone, into the cup. Lolol my friend could care less at this point so we just left with her 1/3 scoop of strawberry ice cream with broken pieces of sugar cone lodged in it. Lol read more

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Okay so, I'm not usually a J.P. Licks kinda gal, but ice cream and hot chocolate in winter at 19*F seemed like a great idea at the time and Stephen at the counter was the nicest, coolest guy, ever. Seriously, talked us through our choices, even set us up with Lactaid, seeing as my friend and I are both lactose intolerant and committed to making poor gastric decisions. Stephen was also super tolerant and a great sport while we were clearly being goofy and not even a little efficient about picking ice cream flavors. So the ice cream was pretty good, the service was A++. Thanks, Stephen! You're the best! H.P. Licks, give Stephen a raise! read more

Flavor selections expected. LOVE THE MUSIC SELECTION. "Hey Ya" and "Imma Be" really took me far far away. In addition, this place has a pristine view of Davis Square (it's really a triangle though). ***TEENAGERS ALERT*** This is the type of place that would make your grandparents wants to scream "J.P. Lick My Ass!" What's more? What's more. Every single hair follicle on my entire body stood on end as Pitbull's "I Know You Want Me" exited the speakers and entered my heart. Happy holidays and, as always, happy eating. Cheels! read more

If you're looking for a quick place to grab a cold, refreshing ice cream before riding on the hot, sweaty T (subway), this is the place to go! The seasonal flavors are definitely worth trying, the apple cider sorbet (basically just cider slush) is great! They have lots of seasonal, non-dairy, and vegan ice cream options. I definitely rate this ice cream in the middle of the top quality. read more

J P Licks - Out front : this location has a good sense of humor! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Stopped by to get some ice cream after already pigging out at nearby restaurants. We got two ice creams to go along with an ice cream sandwich. The ice creams themselves were all very soothing and light, and didn't really have a conspicuous milky flavor that I generally expect in ice creams. It's like the ice cream was a little less rich, and therefore took on a little more of a refreshing quality that I enjoyed. But I wouldn't say that the ice cream was lacking in flavor, it was just more of a subtle hint of milk that was still present and very pleasant. Because this milky flavor wasn't just all in your face and loud, I could see this as an ice cream I'd easily finish by the pint. So overall pretty good ice cream. I'd definitely recommend trying it out and I think I need to try it a couple more times myself in order to really tease out the subtler flavors. I especially liked the ice cream sandwich cookie, in which I felt like the light refreshing ice cream went well with the cookies! read more

I thoroughly enjoyed the ice cream I had here. I had a two-scoop of the peanut butter cookies and cream, which, as someone who puts peanut butter on her Oreos, was exactly the kind of flavor I've been waiting for my whole life. It was creamy, flavorful, and the scoops plenty generous. Not mind-blowing ice cream, but very satisfying. The flavor list was heavy on the cookies and cream, which is just fine and dandy, since Oreos are awesome. I wished they had more unique flavors besides the list of Sriracha flavors that I was too wussy to try, but I think their appeal is in doing the familiar and comforting very well. The restaurant itself was clean, and our ice cream scoopers very nice. Only downside was that it was a little on the pricey side, but eh, it's Boston. read more

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They have a very cute logo, s lot of selections but nothing special. I had an ice coffee and a white pistachio ice cream . read more

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Really good ice cream. Quick service. The ice cream was absolutely delicious. We had brownie batter and cookie and cake batter. The cookie and cake batter was incredible! It was mostly cake in a cone. We had a medium (2 scoops) in a waffle cone and shared it, my wife and I, and it was more than enough for us! It was kinda pricey but it was high quality. The employees didn't seem like they wanted to be there and they didn't seem to clean their scoop, which doesn't bother me but could be dangerous if you have an allergy, as there was mint ice cream within our scoops. Will return when we are in the area. Hopefully the employees will enjoy their job when we are back! read more

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I love ice cream, and I am honestly shocked this place has such high reviews... how do you all actually think this stuff is good ? You can find the exact same quality buying brand ice cream from the supermarket, at half the price. The flavor selection is very basic and very limited as are the toppings... I mean this place just isn't that good. I've been to dozens of better local ice cream shops that blow this place out of the water. Only reason it gets two stars is because the staff deserves a five star review (they're awesome and very friendly!) please just go to scoop scootery, it is above and beyond better than this spot. read more