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    J.P. Licks - Newton

    3.6 (137 reviews)
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    Salted Caramel Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
    Dallas A.

    Fantastic ice cream in a variety of flavors -- the salted caramel cookies and cream was fantastic, as was the watermelon sorbet soft serve I sampled. The inside is small, with only a small window-side countertop area to eat at.

    Madagascar Vanilla (Coconut) Dairy Free Ice Cream
    Jeff K.

    A good staple ice cream shop in Newton. Loved my first try of the vegan Madagascar vanilla.

    Kiddie Salted Caramel Cookies 'n' Cream ($4.47, September 2019)
    Logan D.

    Pros: -Huge portions. I ordered a kiddie and am pretty sure I received a half pint. -Fun monthly flavors (Pandan and Ube this month) Cons: -Haven't found a flavor I've really liked yet... -- Salted Caramel Cookies 'n' Cream (Kiddie for $4.47) Marketed as salted caramel ice cream with crushed cookies, but it was more like salty cookies & cream ice cream. I was hoping there would be a caramel swirl but alas there was not.

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    Andie B.

    JP Licks is an overall decent ice cream spot with tons of locations in the Boston area! The ice cream isn't super rich in my opinion, and that does hit the spot sometimes. Since they're just about everywhere you can stop by easily. I got their pumpkin custard and enjoyed it although I do wish there would've been some sorta crunch in it!

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    William G.

    JP Licks is a classic ice cream Boston staple. This was my first time trying so I had some high expectations. I got a strawberry in their 'kiddy' size which is the smallest size available. It was $4.55 after Tax which I felt was a bit expensive given the size of the ice Cream. The strawberry was creamy and had a light strawberry flavor. I will come back and try some of their other items. I also like how they have lots of available outdoor seating

    Hanna G.

    Can't beat the extensive hours, but the ice cream itself is decent for the premium they charge! We were pleasantly surprised when we called on a Wednesday night asking how late they would be open, midnight during the summer! (After our dismay that Cabots Ice Cream was closed for vacation for the entire week...) They have some unique flavors and the typical toppings but nothing special that keeps me up all night salivating. The location in Newton Center is also very recognizable with their cow print sign. When we have a hankering for something sweet and in the area we will stop by but otherwise there are plenty of other options. Also this is more of a grab and go type place. There's only about 5 stool seating options available and the outdoor bench seating for warmer months. Sad that Sweet Tart FroYo place is now gone so this is basically the only option. I guess they just have a prime location right smack in the middle of Newton Centre.

    Small mint cookies n cream
    Sandra S.

    We came late one night at around 11pm, and the ice cream shop was pretty busy. JP Licks closes at midnight, and I can see it being a great spot for some late-night ice cream. According to Boston residents, JP Licks is a classic, Boston ice cream shop, so I was super excited to try it. I decided on mint cookies n' cream-- the flavors were great and the consistency of the ice cream was rich, creamy, and smooth. They also have some monthly specials and interesting flavors, like coffee cookies n cream and fruity pebbles. I'd recommend a try if you're in the area and craving ice cream.

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    9 months ago

    very very tasty ice cream, and one of the girls working there was very nice. thank you kaitlyn!

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    Amazing, fresh ice cream, and the customer service is great. It is a bit on the pricier side, but in my opinion, definitely worth it!

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    3 years ago

    Raised prices again and have started hiding the kiddie cups so you'll only see them if you really scour the menu or ask :/

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    4 years ago

    Excellent non-dairy ice cream! Some coconut based and some oat based. Something for everyone.

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    My order: Small, half Mexican chocolate and half raspberry chocolate chip…read moreThe Review: The fact of the matter is that you don't get many independent ice cream shops around here. White Mountain is unique, with creative flavors and weekly rotating specials. I really loved the Mexican chocolate, alongside the fruity creamy raspberry and perfectly crunchy chocolate chips. On top of it all, the girls who work there were so sweet. Highly recommend White Mountain Creamery.

    I am always craving ice cream at night and I forget that most places (even the ice cream spots that…read moreare usually open until 2am) are either closed or close early on Sundays. We trooped from the North End to Chestnut Hill to check out White Mountain Creamery. We arrived around 11:30pm and super happy they close late, at 12am every day!! The staff were all super nice and helpful. All of their ice cream is homemade and you can definitely taste it when you try their ice cream. We all got small sizes: one with a scoop of cake batter + scoop of oreo, one strawberry, and one orange sherbet. They all were delicious and definitely satisfied our ice cream craving. Their interior aesthetic made me feel like I was stopping in at an ice cream joint in the middle of New Hampshire or Vermont haha I loved it. I also noticed they do mini ice cream cakes... ADORABLE. I'm most definitely coming back to try their mini ice cream cakes & for more ice cream!

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    Cabot's Ice Cream & Restaurant

    3.9(688 reviews)
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    Cabot's Ice Cream in Newtonville is exactly the kind of old-school ice cream spot you hope to find…read morewhen you're craving a good sundae. The first thing that stood out was the portion size and value. For around $7.50 you get two scoops of ice cream with whipped cream, a cherry, and a topping of your choice, which already feels generous. If you go for the regular size, you actually get three scoops, which makes it even better for sharing. There are so many flavors available, and we were happy to see that many of the ice creams are eggless, which is great for vegetarians. The texture of the ice cream was incredibly creamy, and the coffee ice cream was especially delicious with a rich, smooth flavor. We also tried the nachos, which were surprisingly really good and made a nice savory snack before dessert. Between the big portions, classic ice cream flavors, and nostalgic dessert-parlor vibe, Cabot's definitely feels like a local hidden gem in the Newtonville area. If you're around Newton or Boston and want a satisfying ice cream dessert, this place is worth checking out.

    We're regulars here. Glad to have an ice cream restaurant in the area…read more The only complaint is that server Jarelin G. does not seem like she wants to be there, which makes customers wonder why she's there looking so miserable and making us lose our appetite. She should really not be there to destroy the moods of those seeking to lighten up from an ice cream joy.

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    Natural FruttiBerri - Strawberry Sorbet

    Natural FruttiBerri

    4.9(132 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    My friend and I were in the mood for fro-yo and we found this place online with amazing reviews. We…read morecame in with high hopes given the amount of rave reviews, and seeing they had a 5 star rating! Truly, hats off to them because that is extremely hard to do. Now for our visit: * We came here for fro-yo and when my friend ordered a small chocolate fro-yo, they proceeded to let her try the chocolate hard ice cream. Me and her were both confused in the moment * While she was eating her sample of the chocolate hard ice cream, they said there's no fro-yo, only hard ice cream * I then tried the chocolate hard ice cream since there was no fro-yo and it tasted like freezer burned chocolate ice cream, so on a whim I got a kiddie sized cookies & cream with rainbow sprinkles * The cookies & cream tub was nearly hitting the bottom (signifying an empty level) and the flavor of the cookies & cream was also freezer burned and tasteless so I can't help but wonder if these ice cream tubs had been sitting there for a while. Neither the chocolate nor cookies & cream tasted fresh, and the consistency was really off (see photos) * I was given my kiddie cup of cookies & cream and wanted sprinkles, which was a self service for me to add toppings. That part also surprised me since you wonder the cleanliness of this (for example, some people might take their ice cream and put it in upside down to add sprinkles to their cup, or use their hands who knows) or in my case, I tried using the spoon to top off my ice cream and so many sprinkles went everywhere. I felt so bad for the mess it made on the counter!! Most fro-yo places are self service when it comes to toppings, but this felt interesting for us to put our own toppings on hard ice cream * I cleaned up the sprinkles that fell on the counter, only to have a hard time opening the trash since it had dried up ice cream all over it. It was covered with dry ice cream all on the top and sides of the bin. An idea would be to use a foot pedal trash can so it doesn't require people to touch the physical trash bin like I had to * The staff was super nice + maybe this was an off day because it's the winter, and I'm sure the fro-yo really is good. I'd still give their fro-yo a try!

    It's not ver clean, none of the yogurt machines are working. It's stale, artificial ice cream and…read moredirty surroundings.

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    House of Noodles - Star Foods - Hand Pulled Noodles In Hot Soup

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    4.2(66 reviews)
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    Now this is my kind of place. I'm very familiar with Newton, having lived right on the border of…read moreWaltham for a few years and coming close to purchasing property in the town, but this little spot in the center is in a totally under-the-radar location, near a back parking lot but also the main street. Places like those can sometimes be among the most high quality, authentic eateries though I've found. Indeed the interior is not large at all, but still comfortable and with some truly beautiful decorations all around, especially the whole wall in front of where I was sitting, pictures below. I really loved that wallpaper and would totally put that in my house somewhere! But on to the food, it was truly excellent and very authentic. We ordered the stir-fried rice noodles with beef, similar to one of my favorite dishes, Beef Chow Foon, which was hot, fresh, and full of flavor. We also had the wonderful lamb skewers and tried the soupy pork buns with crab meat, a special and comforting dumpling dish. House of Noodles is a noteworthy place and one I'll happily visit again!

    Authentic and delicious northern style chinese food spot in Newton that is worth visiting if you're…read morein the area. Fast casual style where you order on a tablet and the food it brought to your spot on the counter if you're dining in. Seems to be a popular spot for take out even during weekend lunch. Food was prepared fresh and served rather quickly. The pork gyoza was crispy and the wrapper was light, good snack or appetizer option. The hot and sour noodles were decent but not as sour as i expected. Still comforting and filling and I'd order it again as the price is quite fair. They have an extensive menu and I'm curious to try more of their food.

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    House of Noodles - Star Foods - View when you walk inside

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