Friendly staff, clean establishment, and deliciously amazing ice cream! JP licks also offers smoothies, espresso, and bakery options like waffles, oatmeal, bagels, sandwiches and more. There are several dairy free options. Bonus points for late night open as they stay open until 12am. read more

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Ice cream is good full stop. But is there is a line, don't even bother. JP licks is terrible about efficiency, and it takes forever once there's more then 3 people to serve. Employees seem to always take the most circuitous route instead of employee specialization. Avoid the nicknacks treats by the register, they're pretty bleh compared to the yogurt and ice cream. Low line= highly recommended. read more

The options are endless at JP Licks! It was my first time coming to this location and I love how spacious it is. Staff was friendly and answered all of my questions about the ice cream flavors. I love cookies & cream and salted caramel so when I checked the menu and saw an ice cream flavor with both combined?? I had to try it! The ice cream was rich, creamy and tasty! I want to come back and try their frozen hot chocolate. read more

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" Great time here always" I always have a great time here . The staff is warm and welcoming. They really take care of you . The ice cream is so good. The vibe is warm and welcoming. Parking is all around on the street . read more

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This ice cream business is artsy and fun! Had to take a picture with my family in front of the cow. Large location, seating is inside and outside. Staff was friendly, knew lots about ice cream and offered if we wanted toppings. Art work on the walls looked lovingly displayed. Staff mentioned one may read the artist's bio as well, which is highlighted on front wall near the enterance. Fun time to celebrate my brother's birthday. I got flavor salted caramel ( I ate it so fast; so good I didn't get a picture). Ice cream is super delicious, although pricy; I got a small size. I definitely want to return. Cheers!~ read more

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Been coming here for years . This location, in particular and it's my favorite. The ice cream is always good. They switch up the flavors and always have samples to try. I stick to maple butter walnut or yogurt x, but, today I tried salted caramel cookies & cream. Soo good!!!! Service is always friendly, warm and welcoming. read more

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Going to JP Licks is always a good time -- it kind of feels like going to a toy store as a kid. They cultivate great ambiance, the staff was respectful, and the restaurant was clean. There's usually a line but it moves quickly. I've been having trouble justifying visiting JP Licks lately because the price is steep for the portions provided. My friends got single scoops of ice cream and it was about $7 apiece. I didn't order ice cream, just a cookie, and it was $3.75. I would definitely be a more frequent visitor if the prices or portions were adjusted to justify the purchases. read more

Perfect late-night spot for a coffee, tea, or an indulgent dessert and ice cream at midnight -- this is the place to go.

Some of the best pumpkin ice cream I've had. They mixed it with Oreos which was surprisingly good. The price was expected but we did get to sample a few things thanks to the staff. Most options were written on the board. We just sat and ate after inside. read more

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I award this JP licks five stars for the same reason as I awarded Dunkin Donuts on Southern Artery in Quincy five stars: it is the one that started it all! Are there better ice cream places out there? There probably are! Yet, J.P. Licks holds a special place in my heart. Could it be because I fell in love with it as an 18/19 year old college student? Who knows? What I can say though is that JP's has high quality ice cream, and some fun flavors! I especially loved the cappuccino crunch, which is either seasonal or *may* have been discontinued (heartbreaking, really). I also want to award points for ample seating, free water + water cups, friendly staff, and an overall fun vibe. Finally, where it come to their prices, I feel as though these are middle of the pack. They are not as high as some of the more premium/bougie places, but at the same time there are also cheaper options out there. Writing this review, I am realizing JP Licks is one of those places that I will miss having moved to Chicago. Not like a little family run restaurant that I *know* I want to visit upon a return trip, but one that I will drive by and say "Dang, I really miss that place!" before banging a u-ey and stopping in for hopefully that Cappuccino Crunch! read more

This place happened to be along the route of one of my morning runs, so after my work out, I stopped by for a sweet treat to replenish some glucose. The place was peaceful and empty in the morning around 9 when I went. For just over $6, I got a small sized, nondairy soft serve with watermelon and pink lemonade sorbet. It was very refreshing and perfect on a warm summer day! There were plenty of seats plus free WiFi, so I imagine it's a nice place to hang out or get some work done too! read more

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Yummy!!!! Next to the definition of a "sweet treat" is a picture of J.P. licks. The cow is also so cool lol. read more

Drove 40 minutes just for them not to have soft serve ice cream AT ALL! Annoyed. Was so happy that I got there and it was empty, but so were my hands and stomach when I left. Ugh. read more

Never disappoints. This was my first time getting a smoothie, cause I always get the maple butter walnut. Pretty good! read more

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Great local business. Love the ice cream and friendly service. You can get freshly made ice cream or a sundae made to order. Good variety of flavors and of course seasonal pumpkin and apple fall flavors. Don't forget ice cream cakes for birthdays or parties. Shakes are good as well. read more

Food service and ambiance are top tier!!!! Make sure to get the pistachios ice cream! One of the only places that actually put a decent amount of pistachios in their ice cream! Also calorie friendly!!! read more

I visited with two of my friends on Friday afternoon. I was surprised by how many people there were given the current pandemic. The seats/tables were blocked off both inside and outside, which makes sense. I ordered one scoop that was half mint cookies and cream and half pistachio. My friend ordered one scoop of fresh banana ice cream. My other friend ordered one scoop of chocolate hazelnut ice cream. I really loved how fresh and flavorful the pistachio was! I think it tasted really yummy with the equally flavorful mint cookies and cream! This is definitely my new go-to-combo! My friends also raved about their fresh banana and chocolate hazelnut ice creams, so that's a great sign! The staff was friendly and efficient! The service was super quick, which was great because I wanted to get away from people ASAP haha. Overall, we had a great experience and LOVED our respective ice cream flavors! I think I'm gonna try the chocolate hazelnut next time we go! read more

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First surprise was the cost-- almost $8 for a scoop of ice cream with one topping? Second surprise was the taste-- dairy-free ice cream that tastes better than the dairy-laden one?? Yep, worth it. Had the chocolate cookies and cream dairy-free ice cream with cookie dough on top and it was delicious. Glad I stopped by on this sunny summer afternoon. Ample outdoor and indoor seating although it looked like a huge group of almost 20 people had just left, so it seems it does get pretty busy. read more

Tons of seats indoors and out. Tasty ice cream treats and cool art. I was too full from dinner but took a pint and cones to go. read more

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Are you really a Bostonian if you don't make JP licks a weekly ritual? We stopped by after visiting the Zoo lights on a Tuesday night around 10pm as it was one of the only dessert places open in JP (They close at midnight btw). I like this location in particular because of how spacious it is and how many outdoor seating tables there are, especially during Covid. There wasn't anyone else in the store with us so we felt pretty safe when ordering but they also labeled the floors to enforce social distancing pretty well here. They have the classic cookie dough, mint chip, vanilla, strawberry, etc flavors but love how JP licks also advertises their seasonal flavors - this time around was ube and pandan so we opted for these. I got a kiddie size for the pandan and my friend got a small ube. The total came out to a little over $10 which seems a bit high for me since I ordered a tiny little size! But anyways, the flavors were amazing, very creamy, very prominent ube / potato flavors coming through. It felt like I was eating the ice cream I had back in south east Asia!!! But honestly, both the pandan and Ube tasted to alike, I wish I ordered another flavor to switch it up a bit. Overall, JP licks is always a safe bet and is SO DELICIOUS AND CREAMY. This JP location isn't my favorite and I wouldn't go out of my way to come to this one in parotcilar just because it's so out of the way from where I live and the surrounding area is a bit meh but love that they're open so late and love the flavors overall! read more

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You can never go wrong with JP Licks. Monthly flavors are fun and tasty (not AS quirky and unique as Salt and Straw). This location is a converted firehouse (take a peek around and you may see the details) and has a lot of fun local art on the walls that are sometimes for display. Service is generally quick, even when there are wildly long lines. read more

Wow! We came to Boston on an overnight and discovered this place and it is absolutely devine! There are tons of ice cream options (boozy or not), along with other desserts, toppings and milkshake options! The service was a bit slow and there isn't a ton of inside seating, but there are lots of tables outside and free parking ! The inside of the place is so cool, lots of large decorations and options of other merch (shirts, cups, etc)! I'd definitely come back next time I'm in town ! read more

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JP Licks is know for their ice cream but I go there for breakfast. It use to be the old fire station so there is plenty of room. They have a variety of seating locations including booths, tables and a couple of lounge chairs. They even have an area outside if that is something that you prefer. They usually have a copy of the current newspaper floating around. I usually get a couple of egg sandwiches on bagal with a cup of coffee. I have tried their ice cream which is out of this world. Their prices are competitive though I wish there were larger servings. read more

Takes 91 degree weather to make me willing to wait 40 minutes for JP Licks. I know I sound crazy for actually doing waiting that long, but my friend and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to have JP Licks at its birthplace right in the heart of Jamaica Plain! Besides, the surprisingly beautiful day put us in good spirits that even a 40 min wait couldn't ruin-- & it seemed like the long line of people out the door with us felt the same. What can I say--- ice cream has that effect on people! Because we had waited so long, my friend and I decided to treat ourselves by getting frappes with EXTRA thickness (meaning more ice cream in the milkshake to make it THICC). I got the cookies 'n' dough flavor and it was SOOO decadent. I know cookies and dough can be a basic flavor but the flavor of the cookies in my frappe was really present--I think only a testament to the high quality of JP Licks ice cream. It was the perfect way to cool down from the heat and filled us right up! The JP location is huge and has ample seating both inside and out. I was surprised to see that they also sell things other than ice cream, such as breakfast foods, snacks, and other beverages like coffee. I think it's great that they are versatile but can't come here and NOT have their ice cream! It's definitely up there on my list of fav ice cream shops! read more

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Amazing ice-cream, huge servings and such friendly staff! Was so overwhelmed by the menu; they let me try five different flavors and were so accommodating! Will be back. :) read more

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This place was alright. For ice cream, it was a bit too expensive (at least what I'm used to since I just moved from LA). The ice cream was good, but it wasn't mind-blowing. It seems like a great family place, though. Dogs are allowed and they even have a water bowl outside for them. The servers are young and not too friendly, though. They have a rewards program you can join. All in all, I wouldn't be the first to say, "omg let's go to J.P. Licks!!" but, I'd just go if I were in the area and my friends wanted ice cream read more

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Hmm, more like 3.5 stars. I haven't been to JP Licks yet after moving back to MA, and I decided today was the day... and why not the original location? The location itself is spacious w/lots of outdoor tables, and a couple blocks away from the pond. So, location-wise, it's great. I had the salted caramel cookies 'n cream and it was... honestly, just okay. (Cookies 'n cream is my fav flavor of all time.) Greater Boston has a ton of amazing ice cream options, and honestly JP Licks didn't wow me. Maybe I'll have to come back just to make sure, hah! read more

Partner and I went during a hot day, looking for some good ice cream. He loves soft serve, but did not like the soft serve here; I tried it and it was lacking in flavor and creamyness. I had the maple walnut ice cream and couldn't decide if the "maple" flavor was Log Cabin or not. Granted we got basic ice cream, so their specialty items might be better, and they do have a very extensive menu. Very spacious interior with lots of options for seating. read more

Great ice cream with unique flavors!! The staff was incredibly friendly- especially Ethan. We'll be back!!

Man I want to love this place for being a great meet up spot in JP. It has wifi, coffee, cozy chairs and outdoor seating in a great location. HOWEVER, their ice cream is SO expensive and you do not get a good sized portion with it. 5.50 for a kiddie cone? To be fair, their ice cream is Delicious and they have so many fun seasonal flavors. But coming from the North of Boston with so many amazing and more reasonably priced ice cream shops, JP licks will never compare. Ice cream should be a fun treat to grab after dinner, not a rare splurge. read more

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This rating is for an employee named Cleo behind the counter. When I told them my order, it's like they totally zoned out and gave me a funny look... then said "WHHHHAT'S up???" It was a really strange and unexpected vibe. I don't know if they were new or if there was more going on. They kind of stood around like they didn't know how to go about the order (3 medium cups and 1 medium cone). As I waited for my order in line, another employee named Ian was so pleasant and professional and asked if I needed help to bring my order to the front. Kudos to Ian and hopefully next time I will be helped by Ian or anyone else but Cleo. Delicious flavors! read more

I had to change my review! The gluten free still got me sick! I can only get the same flavors due to my issue ! This is not a great place if you have allergies! Some times my ice cream is to soft! Some times the scooper is not cleaned and I get other mixed ice cream in mine! And the staff tells me they are not sure which ice cream I can have due to my allergies.! read more

This was pretty good but we didn't have the best experience here. We miraculously snagged a parking spot right in front of the place but there was someone else blocking their driveway and a whole commotion between that guy and a worker happened inside and outside of the store that involved race relations and confusion and it is just not what you're going for when you're going for ice cream. Anyway. The line went relatively quickly and the woman helping us did not seem to be very happy in her job. Our daughter got a mini brownie batter, one of us got a peanut butter sundae with vanilla, and the other got a sugar cone with black raspberry & cookies. We have to say that our kid's ice cream actually *did* taste like batter, but it was so melty that it went all over the place. Strangely, the black raspberry did not have a very pronounced flavor and there wasn't much in the way of oreos. Not bad, but it just sounded way better than it was. The sundae was an insane bowl of toppings and not really our style, but of course it tasted rich and delicious. Given all the circumstances of this visit and the fact that our daughter was not being her usual well-behaved in dining establishments self, we're kind of sour on this place. We'll give another location another go at some point though. Probably. Maybe. read more

Listen, if they have the chocolate hazelnut ice cream, GET A FRIGGING QUART OF IT. That stuff is so, so good! This place is the heart of JP -- you'll always run into someone you know here, and the ice cream is delish. read more

Everybody knows JP Licks. Anyway, still one of the best ice creams i've had locally and still committed to eating my almond chocolate ice cream... Love it! Always have, always will. read more

Horrible customer service. Went in to order ice cream the lady with dark brown hair & a pink mask was soo rude. I ordered ice cream for my child and was going to try my child's to see if I wanted to order the same flavor she flipped out yelling at me saying it's a pandemic put your mask on. I would of thought I was going to give her Covid or something which she stated I could of. She yelled that there are signs that said you can't taste your ice cream. My children felt very uncomfortable and were shaken by this lady's tone. For the record ~ THERE WAS NOT ANY SUCH SIGNS posted that say you can't lick or taste your ice cream. I'm posting a picture of what posted at the store. I work in a hospital. First OF ALL YOU CAN'T get Covid from a customer licking there ice cream. For the record droplets are what spread Covid when a person coughs or sneeze not taking a lick of there ice cream. Do your research lady! If she was that fearful of Covid then maybe she should rethink her job & request PPE. Had this lady spoke to me as an adult not like Two in a more professional tone, it could of been received. I WOULD NEVER RETURN TO THIS LOCATION!! read more

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Wow - having grown up on J.P. Licks, I'm shocked I'm only now writing a review. This is the BEST ICE CREAM IN BOSTON. Hands down. That's it. My go-to order is mint chip but they have so many delicious flavors. If you're feeling hungry, grab a Lixwich (they are so good!!). Also, when the weather is cold, their hot chocolate is out of this world! read more

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JP Licks was touted as one of the best ice cream institutions in Boston, and this is their original location in Jamaica Plain. But to be honest, I found it just so-so. The flavors we got were lackluster and had neither the solid creaminess of a premium ice cream (they were too runny and soft) nor the complex flavor of a quality creamery (they were too sweet and simple). Overall disappointed. read more

I'll never visit this location again. There were two orders ahead of me. The first was a family of 5 (3 kids under the age of maybe 8 and the mom and dad) So that order took about 10/15 mins. The second order was a younger lady w/ a little girl who grabbed two coffee bean bags to have made. There were only two people working behind the counter, one of them named Sophia. Sophia rung up the family of 5 and her coworker was making the ice cream and coffee for the second order. I WAS CLEARLY NEXT IN LINE. Waiting right at the counter to order. Two paramedics walked in after me and Sophia walks over to them and takes B O T H orders. I am 5'5. So you can see me over the counter. Not only that, I AM WEARING A YELLOW SHIRT! The play by play is what's crazy to me. She literally walked past me as if I wasn't standing there. BOTH TIMES!!! When she took the first paramedics order I was thinking "Ok. Maybe she thinks her coworker took my order" B/c she was making the ice cream for the little girl and the pair had walked over to the register. But no. She gave the paramedic her ice cream and walked past me yet again and proceeded to take the second paramedics order. I stood there with disbelief b/c not once did she make any eye contact with me. She didn't bother to ask if I was being helped or had placed my order yet. Some will say I should've spoke up. And you're right. But as I was standing at the counter while this all took place, literally within seconds, I had already made up my mind that I'd never visit the location again and I'd just make my way to the one in SouthBay since I now have a taste for ice cream. I won't continue to drag this on but I am hoping management reads this simply because Sophia needs retraining. read more

This JP Licks customer had been a happy ice cream eater since 1982. There ice cream is FRESH! There are so many options for ice cream, coffee and tea lovers. The special ice cream flavors change and they have their regular ice creams. The shop is Kosher. They also have vegan ice cream,sorbets etc. Award winning coffee and specialty coffees. 36 years of going to JP Licks and the service has always been good. My favorite location is the Jamaica Plain location. I can promise you a great visit all year round. read more

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