Honeycomb keeps luring me in with their fun and unique flavors, but they're executed so halfheartedly that 80% of the time I regret my order. Latest disappointment was the black sesame flavor, which was grey in color and experience. Also the goat cheese flavor which you read and think WHOA and eat and go ...oh. Had to buy an ice cream maker and start making my own, so for that I say thank you Honeycomb for the inspo. Anyway, prob will keep giving them my money cause I like ice cream and complaining. read more

Really interesting flavors. They make everything in the house use local/regional ingredients. Unfortunately, we missed out on the cool flavors. But we tried the frozen yogurt, strawberry cheesecake, which was a standout, salted caramel with good crunch, honey lavender (hard to taste lavender), port cherry. Will be back for sure read more

No free samples. You can complain about a flavor if you don't like it (once ordered and paid) and get it replaced, but they throw the original all away. This is their policy and it's fine, just seems wasteful. This also makes it hard to try the unique flavors :( I wouldn't have had an issue (since it's their own policy) but the replacement portion was way smaller. I'm not sure if the staff was having a bad day or not, but it seemed like asking for a replacement flavor was purposefully made uncomfortable to deter you from asking? (P.S. Paying $6 for very little portions plus not having samples of flavors seems counterintuitive.) Also, Horchata is a rice based drink (with its main liquid being milk, water is also added though), so how can that be a vegan option? If they were able to actually have it taste like Horchata (with or without milk) that would've been fine, but it tasted like water + cinnamon. This was the flavor that brought me to this place so I was disappointed :( Overall, I might come back for the Cold Brew and Brown Sugar Vanilla flavors when I want a sweet treat (there are other sweet places for a better price and experience). But the fact that I ended up liking two of the most basic flavors out of the whole menu disappoints me :/ read more

Came by honeycomb for a post dinner treat after hearing good things about it - it is a cute shop, but my biggest gripe was the no sample policy, while I understand the principle, it does make it hard to commit to a flavor. We ended up getting a guava pastry, flavored ice cream split with jasmine fudge, I enjoyed the flavor of the Jasmine ice cream, but wasn't sure how I felt about it paired with the chocolate and with the guava pastry while I enjoyed the guava flavor, it was a little jarring to have waxy tasting pieces of the pastry mixed in with the ice cream. It was a great idea, but textually, maybe did not make the most sense. Would definitely be open to coming back and trying more flavors! Food: 3.5/5 Price: 4/5 Ambience: 4/5 Service: 5/5 read more

Honeycomb Creamery - Desserts Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

As a place that is very hyped up, I was excited to try this. They have such interesting and unique flavors, but don't let you sample them to know what you want. I did love that it is locally sourced ingredients and homemade. Their prices are expensive and they do not even come close to filling the cup. Paying $6.45 for a small for a half full cup was disappointing. My husband also is pretty sure he was given the wrong flavor, or the flavor had no honeycomb in it like it was supposed to, luckily he has no allergies but was a bummer. I used to work at an ice cream place, and I know it's expensive to make but the least you can do is get the customer's money worth! read more

Honeycomb Creamery - Small birthday cake - Desserts Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

A very mixed experience. I've gone twice, and both times they ran out of the flavor that I wanted. But what I did end having was very tasty. The no samples policy is bogus. Maybe no samples during peak hours? But if there isn't much a line, then what's the harm? Nobody wants to come back inside to ask for a different ice cream. Lastly, the portions could be a little better. Especially given the premium pricing. Not giving up, but there's room for improvement. read more

Unfortunately this one was a miss :/. We felt like this place was overhyped; the scoop of the ice cream was off (iykyk). The flavors were okay, but the ice cream was a little too soft for my taste. I also took lactaid (again iykyk) but still had a very bad stomachache after eating this :((( read more

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Such a sweet and charming little Ice-cream Shop! Honeycomb Creamery serves up lovely small batch icecream flavors that are hard to find anywhere else. I tried their classic Honey Lavender & seasonal Mango Sticky Rice that were both insanely delicious. So creamy & dreamy. The honeycomb candy is also a fun unique topping! It kind of tastes like Dalgona with its sweetness & crispiness. Their rotating monthly specials are a brilliant way to keep customers on their toes. Can't wait to come back for more as the weather gets warmer. read more

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Always an incredible experience at Honeycomb! The Salted Caramel Crackle is one of my favorite scoops ever texture and favorite-wise, and the monthly flavors are always exciting to try. Friendly staff, seating on the inside, and an ever-changing menu. One of the best! read more

I was staying at a nearby hotel one Saturday night and decided to go exploring, which is when I happened upon a long line leading to this ice cream shop. Really glad I decided to stop! This is one of those small batch shops with interesting flavors, so of course the quality is excellent. I had their milk chocolate stracciatella and the apple cider donut flavor, and it was a flavor combo I didn't realize I needed. Totally worth waiting in line for. read more

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The lavender honey was probably the best ice cream flavor I've ever had. I don't really know how to describe it, but the honey and lavender were both super apparent and complemented each other really well. The other flavors I tried were good too, but pretty generic. One small critique is that the ice cream was a bit icy instead of creamy, but I guess that's how you know it's homemade. read more

Honeycomb Creamery - Desserts Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This place is such an adorable neighborhood ice cream shop. They make their ice cream in house and use a lot of local ingredients! They don't do samples, but everything I've tried has always been so good. I even got an ice cream birthday cake here and all my friends raved about it! Over the summer they can get long lines, but it moves fast! read more

Very good ice cream. There was about a 25 minute wait out the door on a Friday evening. When I got to the front I quickly realized that they didn't do any samples, making it very hard to choose a flavor. I ended up getting salted caramel crackle and birthday cake with honeycomb bits. Both were very good and the honeycomb bits were smoky and sweet with a great structure. This creamery makes everything from scratch and it reflects in the flavor of the ice cream. A small with two scoops was plenty to share for two people. They have seasonal flavors and you can check their website for a description of the flavors read more

Quint ice cream shop between Porter Square and Harvard. Always a line but most fast because they 3 scoopers. The ice cream is homemade so the flavor selection isn't wide but is unique. If you're looking for plain vanilla, strawberry or chocolate this isn't the place for you. But it does give you a great reason to try something new. We tried the Honey Lavender and Strawberry Lemonade and loved both. There isn't a lot of seating so we had to wait for one of the tables up front for a party of 3. Servers were real nice. Would definitely come back. read more

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I am just absolutely obsessed with honeycomb and love how perfectly local they are. All of their flavors are AMAZING. The line is worth the wait but don't worry it moves pretty fast!!! It's super cute inside and there is even a line on a cold October day. read more

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No wrong answers, no wrong flavors. Dropped by impromptu after a recommendation Friday night ~8pm. Line barely reached the front door, but it moves fast. The artsy aesthetic provides many things to look at, ranging from portraits to plants. Along with the large list of different flavors and options offered on the menu to read through, everything makes the wait go fast. What we got: - matcha lemon (seasonal flavor) ~ a matcha latte with a slight lemon custard aftertaste. Specks of zest included! - cold brew coffee chip ~ hits like a latte. Not too overpowering in coffee. Chocolate chip shavings add a great texture. - banana rum caramel (seasonal) ~ banana-y, not too overpoweringly sweet from the caramel, with a hint of rum. Well balanced. - honey lavender ~ refreshing! Lavender flavor packed a punch with a sweet honey finish - orange olive oil brownie (seasonal) ~ chunks of brownie carries the chocolate flavor well into subtle orange. Olive oil adds a smoothness to the ice cream. All in all, best experience and rivals my favorite ice cream shop. There's a no sampling policy, but there are no bad flavors here. All flavors chosen above slapped in their own way. read more

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We shared a 4 flavors flight of Salted Caramel Crackle, Bay Leaf & Lemon Curd, Jasmine Sea Salt Ganache, Matcha Oat Latte. Unique flavors and creaminess are top notch here. You can distinctly taste each flavor as titled, quality is undeniable imo, and after that, it comes down to personal preference. Even Jasmine Sea Salt and matcha oat were better than the boba tea shops we visited on our trip. No issues with service. Decent amount of space to stand/sit and eat inside. read more

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A MUST TRY! Really original flavors. The staff is friendly and the ambiance was very casual. Really welcoming spot for everyone...Love how they experiment with flavors and ask for customers to provide feedback. Really enjoyed...will come again when in town. read more

Very unique flavours. The corn scoop and soft serve really are that good. The smore's let me down a bit- really enjoyed this place and service was nice read more

Honeycomb Creamery - Corn and blackberry jam - Desserts Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Definitely a unique ice cream parlor. They offer original flavors in which they seem to take their own spin on classics. My boyfriend and I found this place after having dinner nearby. Took me a minute to find my footing with the flavors. Once I asked some questions, I chose the ruby rocky road and the Alfajores. Both were decent but didn't blow me away. While I appreciate originality, sometimes I like the classics too. I wish this place had both. They seem to have different flavors so maybe they do rotate them in and I just missed it. The interior is very cute inside, unfortunately it was packed so there were no open seats. We did have to bring the ice cream to our car. Overall solid ice cream spot if you're looking to experiment with some flavors! read more

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We went to Honeycomb Creamery on a rainy July day which was great because it was empty, seems like based on their signs they get pretty busy in the summer! The flavors are all so interesting and it's nice knowing everything in made in house. I ordered a kiddie size Black Sesame and Raspberry topped with Cookie Dough which was the perfect size because of how rich the flavor was! We also ordered a classic flavor Brown Sugar Vanilla which was a great sweet and creamy vanilla with notes of brown sugar. The homemade rainbow sprinkles were so crunchy and delicious! The store was so cutely decorated! Can't wait to come back and try more flavors! read more

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Lavender is good but the midnight matcha tastes like vanilla :( not enough flavor! Service: rushed and stressful but they were friendly and courteous. Logistics: I appreciate the late hours, no parking nearby, and they pushed the line of people out the door to wait in sub-20° weather. Not cool Flavors: hypothetically good selection... no mint chip????? Execution: not that flavorful, very creamy, gave me a stomach ache like Ben and Jerry's and JP licks does. When I make ice cream myself it's doesn't... read more

Honeycomb Creamery - Desserts Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I came from watching there videos on TikTok for years! I love supporting businesses that use local ingredients and the flavors looked unique! I traveled about an hour just to try their ice cream! I was especially interested in the matcha cone and the Thai tea/coconut soft serve combo that I had seen pictured on Instagram. When I arrived, I was told that they don't allow the soft serve to be served in a cone. That was confusing because they have photos of soft serve in cones on their Instagram page, which felt misleading. I ended up trying the soft serve in a cup along with a kiddie scoop of the matcha lemon flavor. Unfortunately, neither stood out to me. Both the soft serve and hard ice cream melted very quickly, and the matcha lemon tasted much more like lemon than a balanced combination of matcha and lemon. Overall, it was a bit disappointing. read more

I mostly enjoyed my experience here. There was a bit of a line but it moved fast. I got the strawberry shortcake special of the month. I wish it were more clear that this order came with a biscuit that required 5+ minutes to serve. I probably would have just ordered something else instead of waiting because I was not that enthusiastic about the biscuit. The ice cream flavor was solid though read more

Honeycomb Creamery - Desserts Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I wish I wasnt so full because I wanted to try more than one flavor but just couldnt. I decided ion a small scoop of a special flavor, Amaretto Chip with rainbow sprinkles. They make their own sprinkles-so awesome. Service was friendly. $7 for a small but the quality was worth it! read more

Honeycomb Creamery - Amaretto Chip - Desserts Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I've given Honeycomb a few tries because a few of my friends like it and they're popular on TikTok, but honestly the ice cream just isn't that good and very icy each time I've tried it. The owner has explained the no sample policy at length but it's a huge deterrent when there are tons of fun flavors that you can't even try out first before buying and the staff give you so much attitude for asking or not knowing. The policy says you can ask for a new flavor for free if you don't like it but obviously it's very uncomfortable to ask for that when the staff are so rude!! Go to Jeni's or Christina's instead read more

A quaint ice cream store with a number of interesting flavors! We tried the horchata, brown sugar vanilla, honey lavender, and orange olive oil brownie flavors. The flavors are subtle and unfortunately no samples. That feels a little counterintuitive as they state they do not provide samples, but offer to replace a flavor if you end up not liking it. I do appreciate the commitment to allergen awareness and how friendly the staff was. Definitely a cute place to check out - and they sell pints to stock up on your favorite seasonal flavors! read more

Honeycomb Creamery - Allergen explanation. - Desserts Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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My favorite ice cream in the Boston area. Particularly love that the flavors are small batches and seasonal. The apple cider donut and oat flavors are not to be missed! read more

solid ice cream spot with unique flavor combinations. i went for my chocolate fudge peanut butter. they don't offer samples, which is a drawback. i will be honest, the flavor of the ice cream was natural, which is important. they also have a unique option where they have a mystery flavor and you can guess what it is, which makes for a fun activity. a little bit more on the pricey side for ice cream, but they do offer small scoops, which is a great option if you want a little treat. read more

Honeycomb Creamery - peanut butter ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Saw the mango sticky rice sundae last year right just when it was removed from the menu, so I made it a priority to try it this year! Really love how subtle and balanced the flavors are. The toasted coconut ice cream could stand on its own but the pandan coconut sticky rice and mango made it much more delightful. We also threw in a peanut butter miso cookie to try, and it was very good! It tastes like a peanut butter cookie but then the miso kicks in after. Definitely give it a try if you're more into savory things. read more

Honeycomb Creamery - Mango sticky rice sundae - Desserts Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Vegan ice cream is very difficult to do well, but Honeycomb has created such great vegan flavors! Very smooth and not-at-all icy (the way vegan ice cream tends to be). I really enjoyed the matcha oat latte flavor! read more

Honeycomb Creamery - Matcha oat latte and honey comb - Desserts Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I've been eyeing honeycomb for a while and am so happy I finally got to try it! I love the variety of flavors, and opted for peanut butter and jelly with hot fudge. It was great! My girlfriend decided to try the peach iced tea, and wasn't a fan. When I tried it, I found it to be low in peach flavor and sweetness. The service was fantastic. The employees love connecting with customers! Our food/drinks were ready super quick, too. I found the inside to be nice too, with ample seating. If you come to honeycomb, I recommend sticking to what they're known for, because they're seriously good at it. Can't wait to be back and to try the new seasonal flavors! read more

I saw this place on tiktok and was very intrigued by the unique flavors they offer, so we definitely wanted to stop by. Frankly I was pretty disappointed. First off, they don't let you sample any flavors, which is disappointing especially since they have such unique flavors, and you typically want to sample those before paying $7 for a small scoop of something you might not even enjoy. And with that in mind, I thought the ice cream itself was just okay. I do like that they have unique flavor options, but the texture is quite awful for ice cream. It is very icy and not creamy at all. Also, the lines get really long here even on weekdays, so keep that in mind as well. I was not impressed and frankly would not come back or recommend coming here. read more

Honeycomb Creamery - Desserts Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

My husband and I were given a pint of lavender honey as a gift and it was absolutely delicious! Wonderful flavor, and super creamy. We had never been to the shop, but now looking forward to visiting and trying other flavors! read more

Waited 30 minutes on a Saturday night for Honeycomb Creamery. Decent size dessert restaurant with fresh ingredients in their ice cream. Very kind and efficient staff, who are knowledgeable in flavors. We enjoyed the different flavors they offer other than the standard ones you normally find, decently sized too. read more

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Returned while in the area for some desert even though it was freezing out haha. Today we got a small, two scoops of honey salted caramel crackle and a small PB fudge crackle with pawpaw lime sherbet. I think the lady's salted caramel crackle one was the best. The peanut butter with fudge bits in there was also yummy! I wasn't too big of a fan personally of the paw paw lime, got mostly lime (which is fine) not enough pawpaw haha. Got mine with a waffle cone on top and we were off! Will be back (oh yes they have a mystery flavor you can try in store and then write down your guess of what that flavor may be! read more

Quite disappointed this time. I remember going last year and having a completely different experience. They had nice artisanal flavors and it was creamy. Yesterday evening I went after dinner and they only had a few flavors - none really special. And they don't allow samples, so I was not able to try one of the more appealing vegan flavors. The ice cream was not super creamy (a little icy) and it started melting as soon as I got it. Had to finish it within the next few minutes because it pretty much melted and the cone crumbled into pieces. There is always a line so that's normal as the space is decently small and people recommend coming here. I will say I understand that it is also the first week of college schools so that may also add to the line. Can't really comment on the flavors as I mentioned above it melted so quickly that both my flavors just mixed together. I got salted caramel crackle and brown butter oatmeal cookie. Maybe I just came on an off night? read more

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I think they had an off day when I visited. This shop was highly recommended to me by a trusted ice cream enthusiast. I took a look online before arriving at 7pm on a Tuesday and knew there would be a good chance of the popular sweet corn and berry flavor being sold out, but decided to try other flavors too. When we arrived the sweet corn flavor was sold out, as was the cornbread sundae, both of which sounded incredible. Line wasn't bad, prices were not shocking, servers were nice. Not much seating available but the interior is very cute and there is free water and they only use compostable disposable products which was a plus. The reason it flopped that day was this: The blueberry maple flavor was great, very tasty, but I was confused in trying to determine where the s'mores flavor was. I found some chunks of graham crackers but the masrshmallow and chocolate flavors were very lacking. I bet the S'mores taco Tuesday special would have tasted more s'mores-like. The peanut butter chocolate ripple was freezerburnt and had a crystally texture, and honestly didn't have a noticeably full flavor either. Hence why I was confused where s'mores was and where peanut butter chocolate fudge ripple began. It was ice cream, and ice cream is good. But when the maple blueberry blows my mind the other two flavors were disappointing. The homemade fudge was AMAZING. The whipped cream was ample! read more

A+ for some inventive/rare flavors like jasmine! It's too bad they do not allow samples/tasting anymore so you just have to trust whatever sounds good. I thought the price was not bad / comparable to other places - for example, for 3 scoops (large), it was a little under $9. There is table in the middle crowding the space making it hard to access the scoopers and the decor/seating on one side. read more

Fun ice cream spot in Cambridge, just above Harvard Square. my girlfriend and I really enjoyed the vibes and ice cream here! We had a ton of fun participating in the corn on the cob coloring page competition, and enjoying our sweet treats. The service here is vivacious and great! My girlfriend got a small PB&J ice cream cup with hot fudge on it, she liked it a lot and was eager to try new flavors next time. I wasn't feeling ice cream so I gave into the peach tea, but I wasn't a huge fan. It was super concentrated and not that sweet, it was like a thick apple cider consistency. I expected it to be more like a Snapple peach tea but it wasn't. I'd skip it. We'll be back here when we're in Cambridge next! read more