JP Licks is a classic Boston staple when it comes to ice cream, and for good reason. The staff scoop fast and keep the line moving, even when it's busy. The ice cream itself is really solid, with the ice cream being rich, flavorful, and just the right amount of sweet without being overwhelming. It is a bit on the pricier side, but you're paying for quality. There's also soft serve and frozen yogurt if that's more your thing, and they usually have a pretty big rotation of flavors to choose from. Definitely a go-to spot for a treat if you're in the area. read more

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We're back at it with coffee Oreo and rainbow sprinkles. Truly a must. The second there's a sunny day in the winter, you already knowwww I'm coming here for a coffee Oreo with sprinkles. Also, their portions are pretty big. This is a size small, though it's about $6.50. read more

J.P. Licks - Newton - Coffee Oreo with rainbow sprinkles - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

VERY GOOD JP Licks location! The parking nearby is street or lot and is paid, but cheap (about $1 per hour in Newton Center). The ice cream parlor is small but has a few seats and the line was nearly out the door on the first warm day of the year. However, the staff moves quickly and they are so friendly! They also completely hooked us up with so much ice cream, packed a small cup to the top with ice cream- it was practically a medium. Highly recommend and the ice cream is delicious. I will be back! read more

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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. read more

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" The ice cream bully : J.P Licks in Newton " What a horrible experience today . It was raining cats and dogs outside . I asked the woman ice cream lady if she would take my $50.00 . She said yes. I placed my order of a smoothie and frappe. Then a small ice cream on a cone. The guy behind the counter then said he wouldn't take my $50.00. He also took my frappes away and almost the ice cream out of my hand , what a bully ! Because ; I didn't have a smaller bill. I had to go next door to Dunkin; in the pouring rain and order a refresher to break my $50.000. Then go back inside to pay for my smoothie and other items. This transmuted the vibe into non welcoming. Please do better J.P lick's. Also all the staff were helping with online orders . I waited for 10 minutes before I was helped . You should have one person helping the customers inside the store. Then another person helping with online orders. I told the women kindly they should do this . read more

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

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Very good ice cream! You can't go wrong by ordering any flavor that they offer. They have multiple locations. read more

Terrible, awful service, aged and sexist. Not a lot for vegans Extremely disappointing to see in Newton. Also super expensive. Never will return. read more

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

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. read more

J.P. Licks - Newton - Kiddie Salted Caramel Cookies 'n' Cream ($4.47, September 2019) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Friendly staff, let me sample some flavors before I decided on a scoop of pistachio ice cream. It ended up being more than the cost listed on the menu board (maybe because it's a gluten free flavor?) which was a bit annoying that it wasn't listed but it tasted great so I was happy. read more

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! read more

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Rich the manager went out of his way to help me . A real pleasure. Turned a machine on for soft serve that was off then straightened out my rewards account 5* read more

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 read more

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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. read more

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Look up "totally effing inept" in Wikipedia, and you'll come up with J.P. Licks, Newton Centre. Head there on a chilly evening, when you think things might be calm, and you'll find a line of covid-spewing teens going right out the door, each one taking longer than the next to decide which flavor might do the best job of clogging up his or her arteries. To make matters worse, there's another herd of equally inept (auto-fill suggested "infected," which would also be accurate) teens behind the counter, taking their own sweet time to fulfill the orders. That said, the ice cream is truly outstanding. They could actually sell quite some quantity of this excellent product if the owners had even the slightest clue of how to efficiently run a food service establishment. read more

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. read more

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Ice cream is ice cream. But JP does some damn tasty flavors. Ube... never had it never knew it was a real thing. It might be my new favorite. It's like pistachio and salted sweet cream had a baby and then sprinkled coconut on it. It's also a delightful shade of lilac. I ordered this during the pandemic. It was kind of expensive bc I was too lazy to drive there. But other than that. Worth it! read more

Don't know if it's just this location.. but the ice creams my friend and I got were all semi-melted when we got them. Is it because the place itself tried to be warm for winter? Anyways, melted ice cream isn't great. On another note, I saw eggnog latte as a seasonal specialty. Going to try that next! read more

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Loved the clear and loud voice the girls here used to speak over the hum of the freezers. To celebrate JP Lick's anniversary, I got a few pints of the ube ice cream. Easy in and out with the goodies. Fresh and local ice cream, support local! Make sure you get a rewards card! Tons of street parking in this area. read more

Kids liked the ice cream but the adults' frappe and latte were horrible, undrinkable, the staff rude when we told them. Staff overwhelmed with the crowd and not wanting to be there and ill-equipped to handle their own menu items. No reason to go here when there are 5+ other, better ice creameries in the area. read more

Worst banana split. Was not fresh. Not fresh integrants. Frozen strawberries and bananas! 3 piece of pecans. What kind of whipped cream was it?! Absolutely the cheapest one in the market. Plus my wife had ice cream with cone, it was not crispy. You can get better ice cream from anywhere half price. read more

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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!

It's not an exaggeration when I say I come here once a week for ~self-care~. And every single week I'm equally obsessed and in love with the ice cream. I love both their hard yogurt and regular ice cream. Literally, you can't go wrong with any flavor. Service is really great and friendly, lines can get long in the summer/warmer weather, but as it has cooled down, their are basically no lines in the store. I am a dedicated JP licks Stan and I will always be. read more

Been here a number of times and it's usually always packed. Their ice cream is thiccq, creamy, and rich. It is a bit overpriced but it's pretty good. Their non dairy options are very small. The oily bean bath (coffee) flavor ? Which tasted like two day old water downed oily bean bath. read more

It's not hard to mess up this short transaction. Order ice cream, pay for it. Enjoy! Location was small, clean and neat. The employees were not the kindest, but thankfully we didn't have too much interaction with them. Hire people who are nicer to their customers and you'll get 5 stars. The ice cream gets all the stars! read more

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

Went to JP Licks for the first time and loved it! So many options to choose from! The workers were incredibly friendly and the line went by really quickly. I got the cookies n cake batter and LOVED IT! Sooo good. Definitely recommend this flavor. I didn't want my ice cream to end. read more

J.P. Licks - Newton - Cookies n Cake Batter - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Coming from NYC, one thing I find extremely frustrating about Boston is the lack of late hours. You'd think for a college town there would be more eateries available past midnight, which is why JP Lick's extended summer hours feels like a godsend. I love coming here at 11pm whenever I get ice cream cravings-- the ice cream tastes a thousand times better this way, don't question it. read more

Great local ice cream shop in Newton Center. The place was packed with hungry sweet tooths & SO many flavors to choose from! From ice cream to dairy free to gluten free and sorbets, JP Licks has a flavor for everyone. I got the cappuccino crunch on a cone & my friend got a mint cookies & cream - both were super tasty. I actually liked the mint cookies & cream better - not your standard mint green colored ice cream & didn't have the overwhelming flavor of mint you would expect. Staff was friendly & let us try a few flavors before we made out selection. Great place to stop for some ice cream & take a stroll around the center and window shop :) read more

J.P. Licks - Newton - Cappuccino crunch! Big serving size for a 'small' (thank you!) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

I had selected the last of my 3 toppings for my sundae when I noticed the marshmallow topping. Bummer, I'd have chosen that instead of the hot fudge if I had known it was there. A staffer offered to sub it for the whipped cream. Cool! Creative thought is always a good thing when it comes to service! read more

J.P. Licks - Newton - small mint oreo sundae 8/2013 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

The worker with the eccentric leopard hair was very rude to me and my 7 year old son, made us both very uncomfortable. Will NOT be coming back. read more

This is a great ice cream place! It's creamy and delicious. Lots of different flavors and toppings. The space is a bit small but the staff is friendly. Price seem pretty reasonable. Would go back again! read more

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The ice cream tastes good and so do the toppings. I had a warmed up brownie as well and it tasted delicious. This is a go to place for sweet comfort food. If you like deserts you will probably love this place. The lady at the front desk was friendly and helpful and gave me samples on request. However the seats are a little uncomfortable and the place feels a bit grimmy. There was some paint peeling off a wall and bits of rust showing. Of course real hipsters will like this "authenticity". Ughhhhh It's a very cramped store - due no doubt to Newton's anti development policies restricting the supply of new commercial real estate. Not all JP Licks locations are like that. read more

JP Licks has several locations scattered through the Boston area. Everything is handmade. This particular location is in the center of Newton, in Newton Centre. They've got some really terrific flavors, but I thought my ice cream was kinda expensive. I'm used to paying high prices based on where I live, but that was the first time I paid over 6 dollars for a cup of ice cream. It was a real turn-off for me. read more

The workers were very nice and gave me free ice cream since I let them use my megaphone , the ice cream was good and they made my day - hopefully they see this read more

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

Good, but expensive. The place had a line out the door and it was cold outside, so I can't even imagine when it is warm out. I got the peanut butter cookies and cream in a kiddie and it was close to $4. Good, but I don't know about $4 good. read more

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Ordered through Grubhub to delivery several sundaes to our place of work. They arrived in a timely manner but every single order was wrong, there were no toppings including whip cream, and the fudge came in these sad little cups that were not even a third full. To had insult to injury, my coworker pulled a long hair out of his ice cream after eating half of it. Attempted to call the store about a dozen times with no answer even though they were open for another two hours. Contacted Grubhub who weren't much help as they could not reach the store either. They did give some coupons for future orders, but did not receive a refund for the costly order. Everyone was really disappointed! read more

Ah, back in the day JP Licks was an upstart ice cream joint in JP. Now it has fancy print collateral (those point-of-sale ads you see posted inside and out) and silly coffee drinks and ice cream, just like everyone else in the ice cream/coffee/cafe biz. To be fair, JP Licks also roasts their own coffee...or they did, at one point. This location is clean. That's good. This location is near parking. That's also good. They are even serving a lactose-free ice cream flavor now. That's great. But the ice cream just doesn't do it for me anymore. The texture is more gummy than smooth and the flavors aren't really 'clean' or 'bright'. It takes an amazing ice cream to impress me these days. Alas, JP Licks is only 'good'. Sigh. read more