My order: Small half Masala Chai half Pomegranate…read more The review: This place is amazing, with complex/unique flavors galore. You can taste how fresh their products are in every bite. Their ice cream is gluten free and made without eggs! Their froyo is so good as well. You can try everything, and the staff are so fun to talk to. Support a small business and come to FruttiBerri!

The saffron rose soft serve and the cardamom ice creams were delicious. I enjoy fun flavors of ice…read morecream, and this place hit the spot. Owners are incredibly kind, offering and letting us try many unique flavors before deciding. Very refreshing, would definitely recommend this place!

I really wish this place was more of a *real* ice cream shop. The fact that the ice cream counter…read moreis never staffed (you have to get the coffee shop workers on the other side of the wall to assist you), is Big Clue #1 that something is awry. Big Clue #2 that they're not a *real* ice cream shop: I think their ice cream has been sitting around in those freezer chests for a long, long time. My scoop of pumpkin very well might have been left over from last year (it was both chewy and crunchy), and the consistency of my chocolate chip scoop was not much better. Plus, it literally (and I mean literally) only had two chocolate chips in it. Two! In an entire scoop! The last time I had ice cream here (probably a year ago), the quality was fine. Perhaps it's the same batch--just a year later? Who knows. Big Clue #3: Coffee shops and ice cream shops really are catering to different clientele--who'd like to patronize said businesses at different hours. Who ever heard of an ice cream shop that closed at 6pm? I really, really, really wanted to fall madly in love with Sebastian's when this place first opened nearly two years ago. I totally envisioned myself hunkered in at one of their tables, a bowl of artisinal ice cream laid out in front of me while penning my very own heartbreaking work of staggering genius. Oh well . . . I'm not going to blame Sebastian for my writer's drought, but I do take his name in vain each and every time I find myself succumbing to Friendly's. Grrr.

Extension of Cafe on the Common. Phenomenal Non-fat Strawberry Yogurt!!! I had it in a cone with…read moretwo scoops for $3.75 and had to pay next door at Cafe on the Common since the register wasn't working which wasn't a problem since the two spaces are connected and I was going over to the other side to enjoy some free wifi anyway. Actually, I'm sitting in Cafe on the Common right now and the ac is crisp and cold and the jazz music music is filtering in at just the right volume. Great new place and looks closed from the outside (due to the dark tint) but is a beautiful space of dark wicker chairs and granite tables with local art featured on the birch paneled walls. All the ice cream is churned out by hand and homemade. They use fresh fruit (and offer more fresh fruit toppings than Lizzy's albeit less dry toppings like KitKats, Oreos, coconut, etc.).

Very kind staff! Boba quality feels consistently good and I like that you can personalize the…read moresweetness level. I've tried multiple flavors and they're all good. Macarons are also fresh tasting!

Great place! Excellent boba tea!…read more Must try: Matcha Milk Tea- smooth and delicious matcha flavor comes through; Mango Fruit Tea- not too sweet and refreshing. I think Jasmine tea was used. Love the fragrant floral notesDidn't taste the mango however but it's still on our favorite list! On the fence: Milk tea with grass jelly- the grass jelly was hard to get out otherwise it's a delicious hot day beverage. We'll try it with regular boba next time.

This place was awesome. I got the taro tea. I loved the flexibility. I could pick my sugar %, my…read moreice %, caffeinated or non-caffeinated, and my milk type!

Delicious bubble tea! I had the passion fruit green tea (50% sugar and ice) and added mango and…read morestrawberry popping boba and was very happy with mine. My husband had the mango milk tea (regular sugar and light ice) and he liked it, although he wished there were more mango pieces in it (but he's a bit mango obsessed). Would definitely recommend!!

CUTE place and they made a wonderful mint chip frappe. Came out to a nice round 10 whole dollars…read more No stomach ache, super minty, pale artificial green. Not the best I've ever had but I love that they're right there in town. A business I want to support! The ice cream was so nice. Service is great.

Excellent home made ice cream. Very good traditional style flavors-- Blackberry, coffee with fudge…read moreand almonds, peppermint stick, chocolate "orgy" ( Chocolate with chocolate chucks). A little expensive, but this is Boston!

This is my favorite dessert place in the area! The mochi donuts are soooo good. They are the…read moreperfect amount of pillowy and chewy and sweetness. The flavors are also so fun! I got the zesty lemon donut and the cinnamon sugar and they were both delicious.

Peipei's Bakery is mochi donut heaven! There are so many flavors here! The prices are on the…read morehigher side, but that's to be expected in this area. The service was good overall. The staffer asked if I wanted the box that was meant for 4 donuts (so it'd be too small) or the box meant for 12 donuts (so it'd be too large) for 6 donuts. Sigh. I appreciated that she asked me since this was a present. I ended up choosing a dozen donuts but packaged them 2 boxes of 6, and chose 2 different size boxes for the heck of it. Haha. The boxes were pretty, by the way -- totally nice enough to gift!

Came here for the first time with a group of friends after dinner. Hubby and myself each ordered a…read moresmall cup. My flavors were black sesame and cookie dough ice cream. Total for 2 small cups came out to approximately $15 (not including tip). What's Hot - Quality. Delicious. Wonderful flavor and not too sweet, which I definitely appreciate. The black sesame flavor I ordered was subtle, exactly how black sesame should be. The dough in the cookie dough ice cream was a good texture and not goopy. - Variety. Awesome! I was pleasantly surprised they had a black mochi flavor, which is rare. There were standard flavors like cookie dough, strawberry, cookies and cream, etc.... There were additional flavors that are not common, including kulfi, which includes pistachio and cardamom. Their staffers also told me that certain flavors, like black sesame, are seasonal, so something to be aware of. They also sell pup cups (yes, for your pet), pints, quarts, ice cream cakes of small, medium, and large sizes. - Cost. For 2 small cups at $15 is not unreasonable, especially given the quality of the ice cream. - Service. Pretty good. We were able to ask for samples before we made an order. My friends and I were there on a relatively busy evening. When my husband and I asked for specific samples, their staffers talked to each other to ensure who was helping whom, to streamline service and our orders, which I found very helpful. All the staffers I talked to were sweet and helpful. When I asked them questions about specific flavors, they had answers, including providing me contextual information. - Layout. There is indoor seating, including tables and chairs, and high bar seating area. It's spacious enough inside to accommodate customers whether they stand or sit to eat, including just looking at what they have. - Location. Fairly easy to find and conveniently located to other shops and restaurants. - Parking. There is street parking available and parking lots nearby, but availability will depend on day and time you come. What's Not - Acoustics. They play music at a relatively loud volume. Noise carries easily inside. As such, it's difficult to hear others, including having a conversation with those you are with. - Parking. There is street parking, but availability will depend on the day and time you arrive, so be prepared to not find parking; spending time looking for parking, and; walking. Final Answer Definitely a place worth returning.

Love Rancatore's, a local icecream and frozen yogurt spot that I have come to since I was a kid…read more They have rotating homemade flavors so you can always enjoy something different. There's classic flavors like cookie dough, but also more unique ones like ginger snap molasses. Today I tried the cocoa joel--chocolate icecream with chocolate chips and oreo pieces. It was creamy and the oreo pieces and chocolate paired nicely together. I usually like getting a cup or cone, which sizes range from micro to large. Or if you want to get a frappe you can do that as well! They also sell pints to go and ice cream cakes which is a nice option. A little pricey but it's homemade so you pay for the quality. Sometimes there is a line but usually it moves quickly. Lots of seating inside or you can take it to go and eat outside around the center if the weathers nice. Pro tip: They have complimentary magnets you can take one as a souvenir!

Rancatore's Ice Cream and Yogurt is a neighborhood ice cream shop known for its house-made flavors,…read morefrozen yogurt, and rotating seasonal specials. We walked into a small, clean space with the feel of a longtime local favorite, the kind of place where the display case is filled with a mix of familiar classics and more adventurous offerings that make it hard to choose just one. The shop had a warm, unpretentious energy with a steady flow of customers coming in for a scoop, and the option to sample flavors before deciding made the decision process feel more interactive. The menu goes beyond the standard selections with unique flavors alongside classic favorites, making it easy to find something whether we were looking for a familiar scoop or something more adventurous. We tried a few options and found the Cocoa Joel standing out as a rich, chocolate-forward flavor that felt indulgent without being too heavy. The basil chocolate chip was another highlight, with a subtle herbal note that made it feel distinct from a typical chocolate chip scoop. Other popular choices like kulfi, sea salt caramel, mango, pistachio, and cookies and cream gave us plenty of variety to explore across multiple visits. The shop also serves milkshakes, sundaes, and customizable ice cream cakes, with generous portions that made even the smaller cup sizes feel satisfying. The quality of the ice cream was consistent, with a smooth, creamy texture that held up well against the flavors. The staff were friendly and patient throughout our visit, creating a welcoming atmosphere whether we were stopping in alone, with friends, or bringing the whole family. They offered samples without hesitation and guided us through the rotating selection without making the experience feel rushed. The shop itself is small and cozy, more focused on the ice cream than the seating, and it works best as a quick stop for a scoop rather than a place to linger for a long time. Overall, Rancatore's Ice Cream and Yogurt is an easy place to return to for homemade ice cream with a mix of classic and creative flavors. The quality of the ice cream, rotating flavor selection, and neighborhood atmosphere have helped make it a local staple for years, offering a dependable stop for a satisfying scoop whenever we are in the area.

Came on a Thursday night after the Italian festival and luckily there was no line! They have…read moredifferent flavors every time I go which is exciting. None of the ice cream flavors were speaking to me so I went with the raspberry sorbet and it was absolutely delicious. The texture and the flavor were amazing, slightly tart. chefs kiss!