A must visit for their homemade ice cream! My family and I were around the area for dinner and we wanted dessert. I saw a big advertising sign at the storefront of their ice cream and boba combo. We decided to stop by. I looked through their ice cream flavors and they have a great selection: pandan, coconut, ube, lychee, and all other classic flavors and they also make the Hong kong bubble waffles. Oh, there goes whatever hope I had for my diet. I had the ube ice cream and oh my goodness, the flavors explodes in my mouth with the right sweetness that settles my sweet tooth. My husband loves their coconut which comes with the shredded flakes. Their bubbles teas and shakes are also a hit. Our son has their Oreo shake and he loves it. Overall, we will be back. read more

What a cute spot! We came here for Bubble teas but I always get mine without the bubbles. I don't like tapioca. I opted for a specialty drink instead which was quite tasty. The guy making it asked me how sweet I wanted it and he said he recommends 50%. It was definitely sweet enough. I had the IYKYK and it was great. Next time I'll try a different one as the menu looked wonderful. We were checking out the ice cream case and he offered us a few samples. I'll have to come back for some of those one day. read more

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Amazing ice cream so so good. Some of the best I've had. I loved the lychee strawberry, so flavorful. It wasn't overally sweet, it was super smooth and creamy with lychee jelly chunks. Also got the Carmel cookie which was very smooth and creamy and matched well with the strawberry flavor. Two scoops in a small and only ~$5 I want to come back here and try more flavors, waffles and bubble tea Bathroom in the back and a decent amount of tables read more

Sweet Parlor - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

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Located in downtown Somerville. It is a super cute shop. I appreciate that they sell very unique flavors. They were very nice about letting you sample flavors because there are a lot of them and kinds you probably never had in an ice cream before. They had a combo where you can get a small ice cream and a drink. My husband and I both got the combo so we can try a few different things. I can't recall the names of the drinks or my husband's ice cream flavor but I got Strawberry Lychee. It wasn't my taste but I would be interested to try other flavors. We came during a midweek lunch rush and there was only one person working so it was taking a long time so my husband had drop me back off at work before going back to grab it and deliver it to me. It was packed well. read more

Sweet Parlor - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

Originally, my husband wanted to grab some boba. Since we were in Somerville, we decided to check out The Grumpy Boba. To our surprise, Grumpy Boba had closed, and Sweet Ubear had taken over. All I can say is, we were like kids in a candy store! First things first, yes, they still serve boba. Whew! But here's the best part: they now serve ice cream sundaes in bubble waffles! It's worth noting that all waffles are made fresh to order, so there's a brief wait, but it's worth it. The wait isn't long, I promise. They offer a variety of ice cream flavors, including classic options as well as fun and unique ones like Almond Toffee Nut, Pretzel by the Ocean, and several distinctive Asian-inspired flavors such as Black Sesame, Durian, Strawberry Lychee, Taiwanese Pineapple Cake, and Ube Brownie. Can't decide? They're very generous with samples to help you choose. Still unsure? You can always opt for a flight. Don't forget to add some of their many toppings, and be sure to try their freshly whipped cream, which they make on-site. The space is warm and inviting, with plenty of seating and even a sofa where you can relax and enjoy your treat. They also offer a reward system. You earn a point for every dollar you spend. Talk about a sweet deal! I've known them since their Hillsboro location, but now they've opened a new spot in downtown Somerville, and I wish them continued success in this new location. This place is truly a gem for both ice cream and boba tea! read more

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I love walking down Main Street and I saw that this new restaurant popped up replacing the old Grumpy Bobas. I stopped in on a Tuesday night after dinner and it was fairly busy with at least 5-6 other customers. There was a lot of seating inside and there was even a small sofa too. I thought it was really cool they have a little crane machine at the front. That seemed like a big hit with some kids that came in. The menu is very unique with so many different flavor options like durian and pandan coconut. Unfortunately a lot of the flavors were completely out for the day. I saw on the menu they have the bubble waffles with ice cream so I knew I had to try that with a fun flavor. I got the bubble waffle with the taro almond ice cream. It did take a few minutes to be made but I wasn't in a hurry and it was understandable considering there were others waiting in line. Once I got my order, the waffle was hot and fresh. The taro almond ice cream....might actually be my new favorite!!! It was so good! I will definitely come back I would love to try some other flavors like the ube brownie. I also would come back to try some of the bubble tea options especially the signature drinks. read more

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I came here for the first time with my family after dim sum for dessert as they recommended this place. This place used to be called grumpy bobas, but changed ownership and became sweet parlor even though you can still see the old sign. Service: they let you try samples of the flavors to help you decide which flavor you want. Food: They have a lot of interesting flavors as well as Asian flavors. Since our family was a large group, we were planning to get 6 flavors, but the worker said that we can buy a pack of 6 flavors/scoops which was cheaper than buying 6 individual scoops. Really nice that they offer a family pack version. We ended up getting: 2 black sesame, 1 ube, 1 mint chocolate, 1 lychee strawberry, 1 Thai milk tea. My favorite was the lychee strawberry. Ube, black sesame, and Thai milk tea were also good. (Of course I would prefer the Asian flavors over the regular flavors any day) The mint chocolate chip was REALLY minty, which I didn't mind since I like mint but might turn some people off. What I didn't get or like was that it felt like they had Oreo in multiple flavors such as matcha Oreo. Would have preferred if it was just matcha. The ice cream felt a bit on the sweeter side which doesn't fit my palette as much since I'm a savory girl and prefer less sweet, but that's just me. Overall, it was still good and because it's the only shop with Asian flavors, it would rank top for me in Somerville. It does look like they rotate and change up their flavors, so at the time I went, maybe the flavor variety was not as good. If I get to come back again, I'm interested in trying the guava cheesecake and taro almond. I like that they have unique and interesting flavors and looking forward to see what other flavors they come up with! Ambience: Casual ice cream spot with simple decor and seating. A nice place to get dessert after dinner. They also have a claw machine and a game you can play while waiting. Some of the decor could be Instagram friendly. They also sell their flavors in pints! read more

Sweet Parlor - Family pack ice cream: black sesame, Thai tea, ube, mint chocolate, lycee strawberry. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

Omg, just stopped in and was blown away by all the options available! I tried the guava cheesecake, matcha berry & mango lihing and all 3 were SO flavorful! I already can't wait to be back. read more

Here so much because it's convenient and they have a great bubble waffle and boba drink deal. Can't beat it. The staff is ok. They often times seem overworked and tired but the treats are always good. The decor is of a typical ice cream shop. Bright, clean, and happy. read more

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Grumpy Boba is gone and in its place is Sweet Parlor. The layout is same but fresh paint and adds an edgy vibe to a boba tea place. Is that possible? It works. Our boba barista was hard at work creating an amazing piece of art consisting of boba waffle cone filled with two (or possibly three) scoops of ice cream, mochi, Biscoff cookies, caramel drizzle and whatever else was hidden within. We waited and then it was our turn. We ordered .... a Black Milk Tea. Yes, boring but it was perfect. A return visit to sample their menu is in the horizon. read more

Sweet Parlor - Black Milk Tea. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

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I tried the pandan coconut flavor because I've never seen this before and it did not disappoint! A small size is two scoops (option to get two different flavors) and it was more than enough for me and my husband to share. The staff was nice and allowed us to sample several flavors before we landed on the one we wanted. Next time will get the black sesame! read more

This place is not bad. Found out its there second location. They are new here replaced the other boba place is like. Not horrible. I have to try again and more items to give a more detailed review read more

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Sweet parlor recently opened this location, but the original store is located in Hillsborough. This location is much closer to my home so I will probably be visiting this one more often. They have an array of different/unique flavors of ice cream you can sample anything that you want. Don't be scared to try. Some of the flavors are super delicious. They have been pretty busy a few times. I have been here since they open and seeing that the summer is right around the corner. I'm sure business will pick up even more. They do also have bubble teas . Ube brownie is a staple in my household, and if you haven't tried, they have a Ube crinkle ice cream sandwich that is to die for. Definitely my new favorite on top of some of the other flavored ice cream like strawberry Lychee . If you are in Somerville, definitely stop in to show some love. Be patient with the staff as things can get a little hectic when the line is wrapped all the way towards the back. read more

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This is for the Somerville location as I have previously done a review for their Hillsborough one. We went on a Sunday and the place was hopping. Great to see. We decided to grab some pints to hopefully save some time and the owner immediately recognized that and rung us up for the 8 pints. The flavors. Let's talk about the flavors because that is why you will want to go here. I want the most exotic or unique flavors and they did not disappoint me with Taro Almond, Honey Lavender and Pandan Coconut. The taro was lightly sweet with a wonderful texture from the almonds. The honey lavender lived up to its name but did well not allowing the lavender to overpower the honey. The pandan coconut was an experience to be had as the bright green color surprised me but I had no idea what pandan is but I do now. This was the least sweet teasing almost savory in a way. The flavor was subtle and it was chock full of big strips of coconut. They were all great in their own singular ways. I would highly recommend all three for those on the slightly more adventurous side. But but you are basic you say. Ok so my wife and son are less interested in trying new things and that is fine too because Sweet Parlor has got you. My wife got Mango sorbet, Raspberry sorbet and Pretzel by the Ocean. The mango had these small pieces of mango in it that sent this to the highest rating possible. The raspberry was perfect. Pretzel by the Ocean played on the sweet/salty vibe which my wife loves and she ate the whole damn pint in one sitting. Still to fancy for you? Jeez. My son got That's Bananas and Gooey Butter Cake. He loves the banana one and I will be honest I stole the butter cake one from him because he takes to long to eat ice cream. But in all seriousness this place has something for everyone but I do highly suggest trying some flavors new to you. They give samples and you never know you might find a new favorite. Thanks to the owner and his family and I hope things continue to go well for you. read more

Unique ice cream flavors and a variety of drinks and desserts. This spot opened in the spot where grump bobas was, and has a similar layout. I came here after dinner for a treat and the wait was a little long, so it seemed they were understaffed that night. I got a scoop of the ube brownie ice cream and it was really good. It was a bit pricey but I saw that they had a combo deal for a drink and ice cream, so it could be cheaper to come here with a friend to split that. read more

I got the coffee creation in a bubble waffle and it was delish! The waffle warm and the ice cream was very yummy. We were only visiting the area but whenever we come back I will make the effort to stop by. read more

Nice new dessert and bubble tea shop. They have a bunch of different fun icecream flavors and more bubble tea options too. Staff is nice. A handful of tables for sitting. read more