The last time I went here my rum raisin ice cream melted so quickly that after about a minute in the sun half of it had melted off the cone. I had to go back in and get a cup to save what was left. The women behind the counter was very friendly about it. I really like this place, but I tend to avoid it on summer evenings because it is always packed out the door with people. I think it's awesome that they are open later then other places, but I dislike standing in lines no matter how good the product is. read more

Solid four stars for creativity in their flavors. And their ice cream really is GOOD quality. I can't say I didn't drool over the noodle kugel flavor - mein Gott, that was tasty, and it sure brought some nostalgia! The frappes are a little *too* thin in my opinion, almost like (in the MA parlance, I'm told; I'm nto a native) milkshakes. Still good though, and the service at this location is speedy. I won't rate it as highly as some of the other local ice cream greats, but it's solid and it sure satisfies those sugar cravings. read more

Double thicke Strawberry Frappes, worth the money! Expensive yes, but in this case you do pay for what you get natural, tasty ice cream and sorbet. I would suggest finding coupons in those college coupon books, those couple of bucks off make a big difference. read more

The brownie brownie batter with caramel was soooooooooo good.

JP Licks has very good ice cream. Their flavors, which include sorbet, sherbet and froyo, are often creative and unusual. It's quite rich, and the fruity ones taste like real fruit. It's definitely worth a stop-off for the ice cream aficionados out there. However, their prices tilt the star-scale the other way, as does the blasting music. The service is decent enough. They also aught to get fancier cones befitting the quality of their ice cream; they're the same cones you'd get at any roadside stand (decent, but at this price point?). read more

JP Licks is the best. They have all homemade flavors and have vegan ice cream for those who don't do dairy for one reason or another. Their vegan ice cream is head and shoulders above anything you'll find in the supermarket. The coconut almond lace featured flakes of coconut, almond, and chocolate in a coconut milk base - out of this world. Have had other vegan flavors there years ago and the quality continues to be top notch. read more

I went here today (March 1st 2018) to get their new monthly flavor (Mint Irish Lace, it's the best) but when I got there it was closed and there was a bunch of equipment and furniture inside as if they were re-organizing or renovating the inside. I looked on their website but I couldn't find anything about it, then I called the phone number for the store but it kept ringing forever. I'm not saying J.P. Licks is bad (it's actually really good) just don't go to this branch until they at least answer the phone. P.S. I'm talking about the store in Davis Square Somerville, MA, the other stores are probably fine. read more

I liked it. I'm not a super-crazy-huge ice cream guy but who doesn't like ice cream!? Small place - but a great ice cream store. Perfect to stop by for desert after going out to eat at one of the many local restaurants. Cute chicks working there too! Always a bonus! Nice selection of flavors, nice atmosphere inside - it just feels RIGHT! read more

After a long day of walking in 90 degree heat, my daughter and I were jonesing for something cool. Pinkberry was closed, so we tried JP Licks. A pleasant surprise. After tasting the watermelon, I had the Red Raspberry Chip Low Fat Yogurt - Low fat frozen yogurt with red raspberry puree and chocolate chips - outstanding. My daughter bring lactose intolerant had the Coconut Almond Lace (Coconut) - Coconut dairy free ice cream with roasted salted almonds, shredded coconut and delicate chocolate flecks. High quality treats, nice to sit outside on Davis square and our sever had a cowhead hat, doesn't get any better than that. read more

Excellent ice cream, excellent coffee, good selection, open late! The Boston area is full of solo ice cream enterprises and MA-based chains, but this is for sure the best. J. P. Licks makes the best vegan ice cream I've ever had; the soy and coconut milk-based flavors taste like Ben & Jerry's and probably have about the same amount of fat. As it ought to be. SO worth it! (There's another fairly well-known spot in Allston for vegan ice cream and between the two, objectively speaking, J. P. Licks reigns victorious.) Dairy flavors are great too, very smooth. I remember the sweet cream ice cream being awesome. Hemp milk-based ice cream... well, it doesn't taste like hemp, so that's something. Sorbets (grapefruit!) have an admirable consistency: as smooth as they come, with really small ice crystals. Baked goods: pretty nice. I recommend the chocolate fudge soy and the coconut almond lace. read more

To preface this review, I am from Brooklyn and I have seen some of the worst customer service employees of all time. NOTHING compared to what I experienced at JP licks a few days ago. I understand it was late at night, and this employee probably has to deal with annoying college kids all day, but that doesn't matter. This is her job. This is what she signed up for and it's no excuse to treat your patrons as rudely as you treated me. As I walked up the entrance, this employee slammed open the door basically hitting me in the side and grunted past. Extremely rude and unwelcoming. I tried to make a comment but she shrugged me off. Then inside, I went to take a bite of my ice cream and she looked at me directly and yelled "keep your damn mask on in the store". To which I replied "okay so sorry. There is a nicer way to say that though...." and then she rolled her eyes and carried on. Unfortunately, I did not get her name but I have never experienced anyone this rude in my entire life. I felt so bad for her coworker because he was so kind. This employee should either be terminated immediately or put on leave. Thanks to her, I will never be enjoying frequenting this establishment anymore because of the horrible way she treated me. That's all. read more

Too expensive and stingy on the toppings! Their portion sizes are very visibly inconsistent, even though the employees are supposed to weigh out the amount beforehand. They do have good flavors though. I used to go to the one at Davis Sq. frequently until I discovered other great ice cream places around the area (Cookie Monstah, Scoop & Scootery) read more

So, I just found out this guy I'd been interested in for a bit is taken. I trudge on home, up the Davis subway, and emerge in the darkness to see a shining beacon in the distance -- JP Licks. One medium cup of oreo cake batter later, I'm sitting on my bedroom floor with my laptop writing this review, kicking myself that I hadn't figured out soon man-in-question's status. But you know how these things are. As long as there are heartbroken girls out there, we're going to shell out nearly $5 for a delicious cup of ice cream. For my figure's sake, better hope I don't fall for other taken guys anytime soon. read more

Thank you, JP Licks, for the fresh cucumber ice cream and for accidentally putting my small into the medium cup. You made my friday night!

I'm writing as someone with a dairy sensitivity and an unfortunate love of icecream. I'm not intolerant or allergic, I just have my limits with dairy and sometimes can't do it. That said, when I've saved up that dairy allotment for JPLick's ordinary ice cream offerings - it's totally worth it! They have a great selection, and their flavors don't disappoint. Their variations on oreo are a personal favorite. On the other hand, the times I've ended up here with friends and ordered "dairy-free" options they haven't truly been dairy free. After the first incident, I was willing to write it off as a mistake, but it has happened multiple times now. After a few digestive incidents I had to give up on trying to go dairy-free ice cream and resort to their coffee offerings. Their brewed coffee is actually pretty good. Their espresso on the other hand - stay away! I found it to be quite undrinkable. read more

Chocolate dipped cones are the way to go. Cookie dough tasted great!

No other ice cream place compares to JP Licks. At least not one that is easily accessible by T. I absolutely love the oatmeal cookie ice cream. Everyone has their favorite flavor and I have never heard two people who adore the same one. I tried Emack and Bolio's and was so incredibly disappointed I wish I could erase it from my memory. Ben & Jerry's is also great but venture out here people! Start by trying the Oatmeal Cookie! Or perhaps cucumber if you are feeling adventurous! read more

Davis is my favorite JP Licks location - I couldn't be happier with getting my ice cream and people watching outside in the middle of Davis Square! My favorite flavors are the cake batter or hard yogurt in peanut butter.. yumyumyum! I might have to make a special trip this week in the heat! read more

Great ice cream. A bit pricey, but what isn't in Boston? ;-) read more

Almost as good as the MSU Dairy Store. Almost. Usually I get chocolate shakes, but the extra thick vanilla shake with malt is so good. I want one right now. The Oreo Cake Batter ice cream is great too. read more

This is the third awful experience I've had with this particular JP licks. I ordered for deliver on Uber eats and they don't have all or their flavors listed so I added in the notes in all caps what exactly I wanted. Not only did they send me the wrong type or ice cream, when I called the guy made up excuses, was rude, and did nothing to rectify the situation. I spent $35 to get something I didn't order; and instead of calling me (line I have specified) they did whatever they wanted, and had nothing to say on the phone. This is unacceptable. read more

Pretty horrendous staff during late summer hours, unwilling to provide recommendations, basic customer service, attention beyond routine protocol and payment--awful if not for the great ice cream. read more

This location has to be their poor man version of J.P. Licks. The place is very small, looked dirty, the serving area very messy. Hardly any sitting area. If it had not taken me for ever to get there and find a parking space, I would have have walked out for the fear of food poisoning. The line was way out the door with only one girl working. I didn't dare try the soft serve yogurt that I love. The machine was way too dirty looking. The regular hard yogurt was good but the portion was small and costly. read more

Love J.P. Licks! This neighborhood spot is super convenient. Employees here are a mixed bag - some are impatient, some are nice. The music at this location is ridiculously loud always and terrible nine times out of 10. read more

Delicious ice cream, reasonably priced, and friendly staff! Great way to end the night. Thanks J.P.! Sincerely, Creamer Dreamer read more

Who doesn't enjoy a delicious, cold treat on a hot summer day? If anyone says "me me!" then I'll have to backhand you because that's just crazy talk! I went in one lovely Saturday afternoon about 2 weeks ago to find a line to the door! We couldn't even stand inside to start. The staff was friendly and patient with my indecisiveness despite the ample time I had to decide. It was delicious and I will probably go back. Prices were a bit better than Ben & Jerry's. It was average ice cream (yes, I've had better) but I do like their wide range of flavors. I know I'll be trying something new next time! read more

I love JP Licks ice cream since they have a high cream content and some really great flavors. This place is often really crowded with a line all the way out the door in the summer time. However, the prices and wait (if you can manage), are totally worth it. If you're not sure what flavor you'd like ask the workers for a taste. It really is worth it because it has saved me from getting a few flavors that I wasn't so keen on. I would highly recommend the cow tracks, coconut almond chip, and oreo cakebatter. I was also lucky enough to get the chocolate ganache cake for my last birthday and it was incredible....a week of heaven one slice at a time! read more

UGH back to four stars. They've been out of Oreo Cake Batter for months! Supposedly a supply problem. I just hope it comes back some day.

Great ice cream, lots of flavors! My standard go to ice cream when I am in Davis Sq.

Sadly, the night we were here they were having a mechanical issue and were out of a bunch of the regular flavours, but they had El Diablo, a hot chili-chocolate flavour that gives Jeni's Queen City Cayenne a run for its money. The caramel topping on my sundae wasn't caramel sauce but actual melted caramel that got firm and chewy on the cold ice cream and was absolutely wonderful. read more

Love this place - the efficient line, the good variety of toppings, the fact that even though it's a little overpriced, you get seriously good quality ice cream and even have some options for your vegan friends. Make sure to sign up for the Cow Card and to take advantage of free samples to try all the weird flavors - coffee Oreo is my favorite! read more

The Davis Sq location is special because it's open late. Once I was desperate to eat something and the line at Tedeschi's was foreboding. JP Licks had no line and I was able to run in and get caramel apple cookies (they were decent). I think the ice cream here is kind of average (but they give you a really big portion) and the specialized ice cream drinks are not that great. The Cow Card is a good deal--you get a free small ice cream and a coffee. I'd recommend cookies with the coffee--their cupcakes have a lot of icing (and you'll feel kind of sick after eating a whole one.) I know JP Licks is a MA institution. The Davis Sq and Harvard Sq locations seem to attract more hipster servers than Newbury St (but maybe I say that because so many hipster customers seem to fill the Newbury St shop). But for really good ice cream, I'd go to Christina's or Toscanini's in Inman/Central Sqs. read more

Frankly I'm not that amazed by J. P. Licks. I mean the icecream is good, but its nothing to write home about. Plus there's usually a long line AND the over-enthusiastic workers can get a little annoying. That's not to say I won't get my ice cream there on a hot day, but I just wish for a few more oreos in my cookie n cream! Is that so much to ask? read more

Unique and seasonal flavors, something for everyone here. Even the vegan flavors are good (coconut almond chip is my favorite). Still not as good as Toscanini's, but I usually get it if I'm in the area and craving ice cream. read more

Went today. I had some time to kill in Davis sq. Great place to get out of the heat. I got a large cup of Black Raspberry ice cream with granola on top. Ice cream was very good. Only complaint was the tables and chairs were filthy. Everything was sticky. Nobody making sure staff cleans regularly. read more

Been here twice in the past two months each time it appears only one employee is trained to use the register as after I was given my ice cream I had to wait for about 5 minutes while the next order was completed. If there had been only one employee this would not have been a problem but there was 4 employees; two who were cleaning(using chemicals right near open food in clear view of customers but besides the point), the one that rang me out and the one who just literally looked around and did nothing. Then when I finally did get to pay the employee who rang me out rolled her eyes at me twice because I wanted to put my money in my wallet before I left the counter. Staff was incredibly rude and lazy. read more

Fantastic. I felt absolutely spoiled here. The eccentric and interesting monthly flavors were nice, but I stuck with the classics and I was not disappointed. Super-premium and not super expensive! Texas cold stones would be ashamed to see prices so low! read more

My favorite ice cream place in the world. Huge portions, super tasty ice cream-- I've never found such tasty hard yogurt, either. I usually get the oatmeal cookie, but everything I've had here is tasty. The Newbury location was the first I went to, and I've since been to the Harvard Square location, but the Davis one is still the best. And by best, I mean gives the biggest scoops. :-) read more

The ice cream was pretty good, and the flavors were highly unique. However, the staff was very rude, and after scooping my ice cream, i stood at the counter for a good 5 minutes before anyone came to help at the cash register. Would get another star if the staff had a better attitude, and they were more efficient. read more

Best flavor combos ever: oreo cakebatter! Line goes quickly. a little expensive otherwise would get 5*. Here on a warm day or after a movie is awesome. read more