Beantown Ice Cream Joints: Top 5 Parlors in Boston
Regardless of the neighborhood, if a craving for ice cream presents itself and demands to be satisfied, Beantown will deliver the goods.
JP Licks
With the humongous black and white cow head protruding from its front, there's no missing JP Licks on Centre Street in Jamaica Plain. Part of a local chain which includes eight stores in the area, the original Jamaica Plain store is now housed in a former firehouse. Here, you'll find fresh roasted coffee, original artwork on the walls that changes monthly, and original flavors, some which also vary monthly. The offerings for February include Coconut Créme, Mango Sorbet and El Diablo, which combines a hint of cinnamon with the heat of cayenne pepper, mixed into their intense chocolate. Be sure to look up when standing in line waiting for ice cream to see the "pole hole" in the ceiling, a leftover from the building's firehouse days.
659 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, (617) 524-6740
Christina's Ice Cream
Located in Inman Square in Cambridge, Christina's serves homemade ice cream and sorbet delights. The ice cream store has several booths, a local art display, and is best known for its wide variety of interesting and unusual flavors. In addition to the standard Chocolate, Strawberry, and Vanilla, guests will also find such offerings as Caramel & Prune, Burnt Sugar, Kaifer Lime Leaf and Fresh Rose. Referred to by at least one patron as "by far the best ice cream joint in the city," Christina's is a favorite of many area residents.
1255 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, (617) 492-7021
Ron's Ice Cream and Lanes
Voted as the world's third best ice cream in the world by National Geographic's "Ultimate Guide for Travelers," Ron's lives up to the distinction. Creamy and richly textured, Ron's ice cream is, simply, dreamy. It is best enjoyed at one of the green plastic tables that decorates Ron's simple interior, followed by a game of bumper bowling with state-of-the-art computer scoring. One couldn't ask for much more: delicious ice cream and old-fashioned bowling fun.
1231 Hyde Park Ave, Boston, (617) 364-5274
Herrell's Ice Cream
Located in Harvard Square in Cambridge, Herrell's Ice Cream has ice cream that is extraordinarily rich and creamy. Vanilla fans should be sure to try the vanilla malted. The retail space the ice cream store is housed in includes a vault room in which to enjoy ice cream, currently decorated with an underwater motif mural. Herrell's has won "Best of Boston" numerous times from Boston Magazine. They are known for their famous hot fudge, "smoosh-ins," chocolate whipped cream, custom ice cream cakes and catered ice cream parties.
15 Dunster St, Cambridge, (617) 497-2179
Bella Vita Caffe
Looking for atmosphere and authentic gelato in Boston proper? Bella Vita Caffe is the place. Charming, romantic, and casual - what more could one ask for? Pistachio? Strawberry? It's here. The windows are huge and allow for ample people watching in historic Beacon Hill. The gelato is creamy and rich. Order a cappuccino. Linger and relax.
30 Charles River Sq, Boston, (617) 720-4505
Best Ice Cream Shops in Vancouver BC
It just wouldn't be summer without ice cream and Vancouver, BC has many ice cream shops sure to satisfy your palate. Whether you like to stick to your favorite flavor or try something new and unusual, these ice cream shops have something for you.
The Biggest Selection of Ice Cream Flavors from Traditional to "They Put That in Ice Cream?!"
With over 500 flavors, 218 available in the store at any time, La Casa Gelato International has become a Vancouver icon. Vince Misceo has owned and operated La Casa Gelato on Venebles since 1992 where he is continuously experimenting with new flavors. Of course, they have all the regular ice cream flavors like vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. But for those more adverturous palates, La Casa Gelato offers a variety of unusual flavors such as garlic, curry, jalepeno, celery, red bean and asparagus. Whether you go for a more traditional flavor or something different, all the ice cream is made from the best natural ingredients, whole milk, fresh fruit, pure chocolate using a unique, italian no-air process that produces a silky texture and rich flavor. La Casa Gelato includes something for everyone -- no dairy, non-fat, low fat and sugarfree. They also have sorbettos and yogurt. With so many choices, the biggest challenge is deciding. But La Casa Gelato makes it easier by offering samples of as many flavors as you care to try, so you can try out the latest flavor or something unusual and then still have your favorite, however plain it may be.
Traditional Scicilian Artisan Style Ice Cream
Formerly called Mondo Gelato, Gelarmony offers quality gelato made in the traditional Italian artisan style. The store prides itself on providing the ambience and service of an Italian gelateria. Gelarmony produces its gelato in small batches and sources key ingredients and equipment from Italy. Made in the Scicilian style of gelato, Gelarmony gelato is rich, dense, and flavorful. It is available in 100 different flavors from chocolate to Marsalla raison and whiskey cream. If Ice cream isn't your thing, Gelarmony also offers Sorbetto, soy gelato, and yogurt. In Vancouver, Gelarmony has two stores, one on Robson and one on Denman.
Fresh, Interactive Ice Cream Creations
With several stores throughout the lower mainland, the Marble Slab Creamery has become a popular destination for ice cream lovers. With a unique, frozen slab method of preparing the ice cream, the Marble Slab Creamery offers an interactive ice cream creation. Customers first select a base ice cream from options including sweet cream, chocolate amaretto, and butter pecan. The ice cream is then spread out on a frozen marble slab and the customer chooses a "mix in" such as nuts, fruit or candies. The mix in is blended with the ice cream and the entire concoction is scooped into a freshly baked waffle cone.
Best Ice Cream Spots in New York
Sundaes, scoops smeared sinfully with chocolate and caramel crystals, vibrant and sweet popsicles - ice cream preparations are getting more and more innovative in New York in recent times. Some eateries are fast emerging with new ice cream varieties.
The Famous Ice Cream Makers of New York
When New Yorker think ice cream, 'Serendipty' is one name that is bound to crop up in their minds. Touted as one of the best ice cream hubs in New York, this place has been churning out scrumptious ice cream varieties for many years now. 'Serendipty' is situated on 225 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022-1498.
Sources claim that along with great cooking and serving; a delightful ambience works its way into people's hearts in Serendipty. It is also known to be a favorite haunt of noted film celebrities for the delectable ice cream variety found there.
Another name ice cream lovers swear by is that of 'Ronnybrook Farm Dairy,' which is located at 75 9th Avenue, New York, NY-10011-7047. This ice cream shop started back in the year 1941. They are not just into ice cream but varied dairy products like milk, yoghurt and cheese.
However, that does not stop them from making rich creamy frozen desserts. Ronnyberry, Columbia County Coffee and Ginger Crème Brûlé are some of the extravagant mouthwatering ice cream treats to gorge on here.
If the tongue aches for creamy and lip smacking gelato fare, then its time to head off to 'Il Laboratorio de Gelato,' at 95 Orchard Street, New York, NY-10002-3112. The gelato ice cream flavours here are a treat for people with a sweet tooth. Innovative preparations, presentations and servings make 'Il Laboratorio de Gelato' a wholesome treat for the taste buds.
Other Ice Cream Corners in the City
There are several small and mid-scale eateries too where a person can find delectable ice cream variety. For instance, some food reviews rate 'E.A.T' on 1064 Madison Avenue (between 80th and 81st Streets), as a fascinating spot where one can get a nice scrumptious taste of the frozen delicacy for around $4-$7 depending on the number of scoops ordered. The store has interesting varieties like tiramisu flavoured ice cream among other things.
'Ciao Bella' at 225 Liberty St, Manhattan, NY-10281, is yet another shop that has centers throughout the city and is well known for its amazing fare of ice creams. Every year customers get a taste of different flavours, each more creative than the previous ones.
The 'Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory' at 1, Water Street, Fulton Ferry Landing, Brooklyn, NY-11201, comes highly recommended by some reviewers. 'Dylan's Candy Bar' on 1011 Third Avenue, New York-10021 is great for the $10 delicious sundaes that are offered there.
Other than simple ice cream preparations, many of these places also offer a luscious range of ice cream cakes, ice cream sandwiches and other yummy preparations that are bound to crack a strict diet routine.
