I'm ashamed to say I only just visited Gracie's for the first time this weekend. What have I been waiting for?! While I'm generally #teamtosci when it comes to icecream, Gracie's has one trick up their sleeve that cannot be beat: Toasted. Fluff. Cone. I got a scoop of the two cookies icecream (which was great!) and watched with awe as the guy working lovingly coated the top of my cone with fluff, then busted out a tiny blow torch to toast it to perfection. It's my new favorite stop for out of town guests! read more

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My experience getting ice cream here was perfectly fine, but I don't feel particularly motivated to go back again. The main things they have going for them are low prices and generally at least a few less-common flavors to choose from. But the ice cream itself just wasn't that exciting to me (or to the friend I went with). read more

My favorite ice cream shop around! They have a great selection of unique flavors. (My favorite is anything salty) The small batch ice cream is very flavorful and tasty, without tasting too gourmet and fancy to be good old fashion ice cream. I brought a few pints to a party and everyone was asking where it was from. Also have a great cone selection! read more

I stumbled upon, Gracie's after checking out a bar in the area. I was really craving ice cream and this place hit the spot. I dont remember the flavor but the person working the counter chose it for me. It was amazing and I never doubted her. I would definitely recommend stopping by and checking out other flavors! read more

I've been debating lowering my stars for this review but I think it's necessary. The first few times I've come in, everything was great. I have been recommending Gracie's to everyone I meet for months now. But lately, the staff have really disappointed me. There is a new staff member who didn't greet us, even when I said hello first, and barely spoke with us at all, other than to tell us our total. I'm not asking for a new best friend but a little customer service would be nice, or even a response when I'm talking to someone (how are you?) (no response) (is this flavor good?) (no response). So awkward. read more

Everything about Gracie's is a delight. From super friendly scoopers to incredible flavors, it's by far my favorite ice cream spot in the Boston area and I feel so lucky that they are in my neighborhood! You MUST try a cone with a fluff crown. It is IMPERATIVE. Some would even say LIFE CHANGING. Pair it with Salted Whiskey. Or anything. You can't go wrong here. Sometimes it will be ridiculously cold and I'll still manage to finish my ice cream by the time I walK home. One day they will make S'mores ice cream again. That will be a glorious day. Also, follow them on insta and Twitter. They make me laugh on a regular basis. read more

I must say, this place had some intriguing flavors! Earl Grey? Grape nut? Wowza! I tried the grape nut (I LOVE grape nuts!) and was pleasantly surprised by how tasty it was! It was vanilla, basically, but textured with grape nuts and had a hint of grape nuttiness that balanced well with the sweetness! Yummy stuff. read more

As an LA local now living in Boston, I've been looking for a treat-cho-self sort of ice cream place for the past few months that'll curb my cravings for great ice cream I've had back home and in Portland, Oregon (the likes of ici's, salt & straw.. scoops.. you feel me). Alas, my search stops here! The owner himself was working the day I visited and had me try almost every flavor, as we shared a really nice conversation about different ice cream places. :-) The flavors spanned from unique to classic--salty whiskey to vanilla bean. Naturally, I chose cold brew--two scoops on a fluff cone that he caramelized w a torch right then and there! It was quite the treat, y'all. 11/10 recommend to anyone who likes quality ice cream, unique flavors & incredibly friendly service. read more

Gracie's Ice Cream - Cold brew on a fluff cone - 11/10 recommend :-) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I tasted the light and fluffy or pink and fluffy? I don't remember, it was strawberry ice cream with Fluff. I was drawn by the name, but it was too sweet and I'm not a huge fan of Fluff. Ended up with the cookies n cream which was just okay, nothing special. Not super creamy and also on the sweet side. The kiddie cup was perfect size after a filling dinner. Wish they had cake cones, they only have sugar cones (with or without Fluff). Decor is very cute and trendy. I'll stop by Gracie's if I'm in the area + craving something sweet, but wouldn't go out of my way to come here. read more

I've written low-star reviews in the past about the Sherman Cafe, and this ice cream shop from the Sherman folks is pretty much in line with how I felt about the cafe. Customer service: When I visited, there was one smiley, happy girl and one sullen hipster. The flavors were listed on an 8.5x11 piece of paper taped to the front of the case, so you couldn't think about what you wanted until you were 1 or 2 people away from ordering. They have a huge chalkboard with a cow drawing on it that would be perfectly suited for listing out their flavors, just like every other ice cream place in the country does. Ice cream: Nothing special. Christina's and JP Licks have a better selection and better flavors, I think. HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS!! The scoopers went from taking cash at the register to grabbing ice cream cones (sans paper wrapper) with their bare hands. GROSS!!!!!!!!! The Sherman people don't seem to care about giving their customers a delightful (or even pleasant) experience. I won't be back. read more

They have interesting flavors, though many are sold out. I just wish some flavors were a little stronger (like had chunks of the ingredients in it to add different textures-for some reason I feel disappointed that there's no fruit pebbles in the cereal milk ice cream (kind of expected there to be chunks of cornbread in the cornbread and honey ice cream as well.) That being said, the cornbread and honey ice cream is amazing though a little subtle. The Ube and Pandan are interesting flavors one should try. I don't see the point in vanilla or chocolate ice cream so can't comment on the boring flavors. Points for creativity. But would be 5 if they left chunks of ingredients in. I like finding prizes in my ice cream. read more

Not only was the ice cream delicious, but the service at Gracie's was excellent. We got to sample Nutella Nilla and Brown Sugar, both of which we loved and got together in a small. After starting to dig into it, we saw the allure of the fluff cone and asked if we could get one of those as well. We got to determine how roasted it was, and we're gonna just eat it alongside the ice cream since wed already gotten it scooped into a cup, and boy was it delicious. The man behind the counter gave it to us for free, and was really kind about answering questions on the flavors and the history of the shop. If you're looking for an authentic and family-owned feel kinda place with excellent ever changing flavors, give Gracie's a stop in. read more

Went here back in the winter when it just opened. A few years ago, wasn't it? I asked to try a bunch of different flavors and the person working behind the counter felt the need to inform me that during the summer when they are busy they won't be able to let me try as many flavors (note---they hadn't yet been open in the summer---she was just ANTICIPATING that they're gonna be busy). It really kind of shot me down, because I was trying to get a sense of what they had to offer---seeing if it was the kind of place I wanted to go to regularly in the future--I love ice cream. After that, I decided never to go back. I mean, it was her and that the ice cream really wasn't that interesting. I mean...I like Ben and Jerry's from Tedeschi's better. Christina's is tons better, too. Yeah. It was that one stupid experience. Made me have my stupid opinion. Crazy the way people make up their minds, isn't it? Never went back. Just from that one time...oh! And the place always looks like it's closed down. You look in the window and there's crap everywhere. I figured someone exhausted their trust fund. Don't you kind of hate Yelp deep down inside? read more

Basic ice cream shop to get your fix. Pros: unique flavors - some of which I haven't seen at other ice cream places. Friendly service - the girl that was behind the counter let us sample a couple of things and was very patient with us. Right portion for the right price. I feel like for what we got, a cone and a cup, we got enough ice cream without being wasteful or having too much. Cons: this is completely our fault but we went when it was freezing cold and windy. Welcome to Boston. However, theres a huge gap underneath the door that blew in frigid air. Mind you, this place is small (3 tables + counter seating) so a draft will freeze the place in an instant. Also, they have NEW HOURS until march (which we were unaware of because i followed their website) Should update their site! From what i recall, they're open everyday except mon and wed? Best bet is to call before you venture out! read more

Was so happy to see an ice cream shop open up within walking distance from my home, but I left with disappointment. Overly priced ice cream with very small portion sizes. The unfriendly staff were impolite, lacking basic manners. Recently went again, figured I'd give it another try.....but I could not go in. I will not support a small business who chooses to post their political views all over their store front. Abolish ICE? The NRA is a terrorist group? Come on. Separate your politics from the ice cream business. read more

When I heard about a new ice cream parlor going into Union Square, I was imagining an uber hipster place with inventive, intense flavors and high prices. Gracie's certainly delivers on the hipster cache and the high prices, but their ice cream isn't anything to write home about. Unfortunately, they weren't serving their famous salty whiskey today, so my girlfriend and I got a scoop of Earl Gray and salty peanut chocolate. The Earl Gray was good but the salty peanut chocolate lacked some intensity in the chocolate department and had a pretty ordinary texture. Neither had the ultra rich flavor profiles and dense textures I expect with super premium ice cream. At $5 for two small scoops, this is supposed to be a super premium ice cream, right? Frankly, Toscanini's blows this place out of the water. Same with FoMu. IMO, Gracie's is on par with Richardson's, but with prices that match the super-premium folks. I almost feel like the owners are taking advantage of typical Camberville "foodies" who think that anything served in small portions by a guy with black rimmed glasses and sleeve tattoos must be amazing. read more

I had high hopes for Gracie's, since it looks like such a cute shop with really delicious ice cream, but I was pretty disappointed. The girl who scooped my ice cream seemed distant and quick to get me out of the shop, so I made a quick decision. I ended up getting a cookies and cream-type ice cream, and the tiny size I got ended up being around $5! It was definitely overpriced for the size, and it tasted like ice chunks rather than quality ice cream. I might give this place another shot another time, and they could've been having an off day, but overall my experience wasn't that great and my expectations were lowered. read more

A dozen small-batch flavors, great location, friendly owner, fluff-torched cones (and I've been informed they're getting a waffle cone maker...) Plus, I'm mad desperate for local creamery action in this town overrun by corporate confectionary. Round 1: HIT! The chocolate chip cookie dough (homemade egg-free cookie dough, yo) is fire, as is the chococinnacrunch. The mint chip and cardamom are also fragrant and delectable, and they have tea flavors (matcha, thai, earl grey... west coast people, you feel me.) So I decide anyone who doesn't love Gracie's is an idiot and that it's the bee's knees. Then, Round 2 happens: MISS! The flavors that have rotated in are less exciting, more icy, less flavorful, and the staff is several mugs of coffee less excited this time around. One 5-star experience... one 3-star experience... *complex math ensues* F-four. Yes. read more

Love Gracie's and having something in Union Square. Flavors are always unique. Good creaminess. Their rewards program is a great deal. They have one of the best systems for online order and pick up. read more

fluff cone (is that what it's called? ) makes it definitely re-visit worthy went specifically for one special flavor of the week (advertised on site but told it was a previous week's special) and of course managed to find an adequate substitute, but still ... not every place can get 5 stars, right ? so deducting one star for that .... considering the fluff cone (is that what it's called? :) ) it's maybe 4.5 stars ... lack of a/c + place to sit indoors + access to bathroom facilities brings it back down to 4 again, maybe even 3.75 (if it's super hot out or you have a bathroom emergency or are one of those people who has to pee before they can truly enjoy eating anything ) for variety of flavors, there is one other place that I'd put over this but will not call it out to avoid looking like a rep for that place read more

Got a really big portion size w a two flavor 1 scoop! Their whiskey ice cream tastes great but felt kind of loose and melted -- lost some point on the texture for me. Would come by again if I was in the area and happened to be craving ice cream. read more

Gracie's Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Disorganized. Huge line. People ahead of me sampling eight different flavors. The kid helping them is chatting them up and wasting time as the line metastasizes. Finally, another kid tries to take my order. He gets it backwards despite asking me to repeat it and hands me a tiny cone with several scoops of ice cream mounted on top (this is during the heat wave). Salty Whiskey-- cool name. Nice gimmick. Except, it just tastes like vanilla ice cream. They should call it The Naked Emperor instead. read more

The ice cream here is wonderful. As parlors go, it captures the magic of ice cream shops quite well: quiet, well-lit, clean, and smiley, with many adventurous flavors ranging from cereal-based delights (Grapenut), and grown-up themes like salted whiskey, to topical crowd-pleasers like Pokemango Pepper. Think of Gracie's as the Union Square Donuts of ice cream and you won't be disappointed. read more

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This place was just ok. I was definitely not blown away by the ice cream and its high price. However, the worst part of the place is the customer service. What's with the attitude? Just straight up not nice. We even made a joke to try to make up for the negative attitude and lighten the mood. However, got more negative with condescending answers. So, just no thank you. read more

This place is great! They have really good, rich ice cream, and often have unusual flavors in their rotation. They also have fun waffle cones, like one covered in fluff and fruity pebbles, stuff like that. My favorite flavor I've had here was pandan, the tropical herb used in South Asian cuisine. It was so delicious, like a toasty, complex vanilla. Definitely give this place a try! read more

Amazing ice cream and a wonderful owner who is really trying to do the right thing during COVID. We definitely eat more ice cream than we should because of how great Gracie's is! read more

Gracie's Ice Cream: --has the funky flavor variety of Ben and Jerry's without the "a herd of dairy cattle is taking siege of my stomach" feeling afterwards --has the creamy consistency of store-bought guilty pleasure brands like Edy's or Breyers without that god-awful chemical aftertaste --lacks the chunky/icy problem that plagues so many homemade ice cream places So far I've tried: Earl Grey, Chocolate Fluff, Cookies and Cream, and Gronk Smash (a ridiculous post-Super Bowl flavor combination that included pretzels...I ate my pint quickly, 'cause damn it was good) and all have been tasty. There are lots of creative flavor combinations (vanilla whiskey! grape nut!) that change frequently, so this might not be the best place to bring someone lacking an experimental palate. That said, I saw plenty of happy kiddos with cones roll through the shop while I had ice cream with a friend, so if they like it, I bet anyone will. I'm rooting for Gracie's--they opened at literally the worst time of year to open an ice cream shop in New England (November) just in time for the worst winter we've seen in years. If you live in the area, stop in and show your support...and, hopefully, get in while it's still quiet. I have a feeling this place will have a crazy line come those hot farmer's market Saturdays! read more

Tried the Cocoa Pebbles Whisky Ice Cream Sandwich @ Wine Riot Boston. Absolutely delicious and the rep at Wine Riot was super friendly and knowledgeable. A must try. Definitely taking a trip to their brick and mortar soon. read more

Gracie's Ice Cream - Cocoa Pebbles Whisky Ice Cream Sandwich - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

We've gone a few times and it's never been necessarily good. On Saturday night we had this poor teenager working his ass off while his co-worker sat at the register talking to his friends about video games. The ice cream was melting so they had to put them in cups. I feel like this place could be good but they don't do anything to make it good. The space itself is odd with bare walls and shelves. They way they set up their topping caddy isn't doing them any favors. They're just not efficiently run. It could be better but they're certainly not trying. read more

Three words: torched fluff cone. Obviously a Somerville ice cream shop offers a torched fluff cone, and obviously it's delicious. I visited Gracie's when it was fairly new, the ice cream was delicious, but I wish they would work on their menu, we couldn't really tell what was what and if you could even get toppings. But other than that was great. read more

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Ice cream is literally one of my favorite things to eat, so shops that offer one-of -kind and seasonal flavors are a must and Gracies was that next go to spot. Located in the evolving Union Square area of Somerville, MA, Gracies opened in November 2014 with unique flavors and has become a serious contender for local ice cream shops with its creative offerings. During this visit I got a scoop of the chocolate nilla wafer and black raspberry chip on top of a fluff cone which is not only delicious, but a nice respect to the city that invented Fluff. Did you know that? Yup, that sweet marshmallow spread was created in the fine city of Somerville, MA. As a child I used to eat "Fluffernutter Sandwiches" which is like a PB&J, but instead of jelly you've got fluff. May sound funny, but it was GOOD! Although yesterday was National Ice Cream Day, it's hot enough today where I'm officially extending it an extra day. If you happen to go to Gracies and like marshmallow, don't forget the fluff cone :) You won't regret it. Here's a link to their site, but know that they don't list any of their flavors... what's up with that?! Either way, go check them out. read more

I had high hopes for Gracie's, it looks like such a cute shop with locally made ice cream what could go wrong? A few things actually, I was pretty disappointed. I've been in a few times, i really wanted it to be great! It's an ice cream shop meaning it should be a happy place with great customer service. This has never been the case, not sure if they have a rule to be cool and not smile. After passing my niece and nephew their ice creams my 6 year old nice dropped her ice cream after 2 licks. The woman behind the counter rolled her eyes. AND I had to pay for another ice cream for my niece. Another time I asked for extra sprinkles and I was given 1 extra teaspoon.... The ice cream: it's overpriced for the size, and it isnt the rich creamy New England ice cream you want it to be. The flavors are a fair mix. Check out Forge baking company at 626 Somerville Ave they have a cute ice cream shop read more

We got two pints that were super icey and not creamy at all. The hidden 15% tip was frustrating. We got two very different flavors and they basically tasted the same. Way overpriced. Not going back. read more

As a vegan, I'm all about the sorbet. Every flavor I've tried has tasted like a genetically modified food with extra Yellow #5. Grape tasted not like...grapes--but like artificial grape flavoring. Lemon ginger tasted like artificial lemon juice mixed with Canada Dry. Gracie's, a word to the wise: You're in UNION SQUARE, Home of the Hippies. Serve your public already. Or you and the meat-centric contractor-sponsored Union Sq lunches can GO HOME. read more

The flavors selection was very unique and I love the logo, artwork in the shop & decor. Upon closer inspection, it was a bit disorderly behind the counter - like they have been so busy they haven't had time to keep up appearances. They were sold out of several of their flavors too, another sign that they're struggling to keep up with summertime demand. The ice cream flavor itself could be improved upon quite a bit- my boyfriend and I each got a cone with two flavors and of each of ours, we ended up ditching 1 flavor in the trash because they were pretty bland (and that's saying a lot because I love ice cream!) The pie flavor also had some kind of buttery texture on your tongue like crisco or the post-cheap donuts mouthfeel you get from Dunkins. Not a fan of that. However, the freshly toasted fluff cone is definitely a winner! They do it with a blow torch right in front of you - cool! Might be back, but they need to step up their game because Union clearly has needed an ice cream shop - there was a line out the door when I went around 10pm on a Friday night. Oh and they DO have summer hours, which isn't reflected on their Yelp page. read more

Really really poor! Server was rude and impatient with my 10 yr old. Ice cream was old and "crunchy" not creamy - like it had ice crystals in it/ freezer burn. It wouldn't stick together to top the cone so server put it in a bowl with the cone in top. Cone fell on the floor and server didn't offer a replacement. One visit was enough. We won't be returning :( read more

I was super excited to go to Gracie's as I live in the neighborhood and I love ice cream...like a lot! We waited in line for a while to grab a taste and both myself and the person I went with were totally let down by the flavor choices AND the samples. I got the chocolate to try and it tasted very watery and not sweet. Sadly, we did not get anything at all. I would only go back if I heard they revamped everything. read more

I went to Gracie's after dinner at around 7pm. It wasn't too busy in the store, but I saw people sitting outside and licking their ice cream. I got a kiddie size of earl grey ice cream with a cone. It had a strong earl grey flavour which was great, but then I noticed the cone was not fresh (tasted days old). read more

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Finally got around to hitting up Gracie's on a hot summer's evening. The perfect time for some ice cream. I stood in line, eyeing the choices neatly handwritten on a mere sheet of paper taped to the display case. I listened as the woman in front of me asked the summer-job teen what the "salted whiskey" flavor was about... "Oh, it's pretty popular," he replied gamely, "it's a little butterscotchy but more like a reduced whiskey, and it's a little salty." The woman nodded sagely. Already I was enjoying the service, and doubly so when my date was warned that the cookies'n'cream he wanted was a chocolate base and was that okay? They seemed to be on the ball. My order was Bye, Bye, My Pie: a cherry-lemon swirl with pie crust crumble. As we sat down and dug in (I'm not a cone person), I felt a little let down. The flavor was pretty bland-- was there even any lemon? And the pie crumble amounted to only a couple of (admittedly good) chunks in my small dish. The blandness (the same was true for the chocolate), combined with the air-filled texture of the ice cream to remind me of a Hoodsie cup (MA natives know what I'm talking about). Sorry, I wasn't feeling nostalgic for my elementary school field trips where we'd get the excessively soft chocolate/vanilla confections as a treat. I know better now. Still, maybe for that someone who prefers the softer touch Gracie's might be perfectly fine. But I'll stick with the equally local Christina's. read more

Agree with the previous review. Really not sure why this place has so many mediocre reviews. There are a number of things which set this place apart from others: -Great service. Staff are exceptionally friendly and patient. Down to earth, and always willing to let you try flavors without any attitude. This is the kind of place where that means a lot, given how unique the flavors are! -Quality of the ice cream- creamy, flavorful without being so heavy that you are overstuffed after eating it. -Unique, constantly rotating flavors - Some of the recent ones I've seen include swiss roll, honey cornbread, nutter butter in addition to standby's like M&M. At 12 flavors or so, selection is varied enough without being overwhelming. - The fluff cone. 'Nuff said. -Cost- very reasonable compared to some other places nearby. -Most importantly, place just has a lot of charm, and fully embraces its quirkiness, which I love. Will definitely keep coming back here! read more