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!

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.

JP Licks is a classic Boston staple when it comes to ice cream, and for good reason. The staff…read morescoop 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.

We're back at it with coffee Oreo and rainbow sprinkles. Truly a must. The second there's a sunny…read moreday 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.

My first Cookie Monstah sandwich came from the food truck, and I've been hooked ever since. Now…read morethat they have retail locations, it's dangerous for my sweet tooth. Honestly, no Needham dinner out needs dessert when this place is nearby. My go-to is the chocolate chip cookie sandwich with Coffee Oreo ice cream inside -- the perfect combo of warm, gooey cookies and creamy coffee flavor. An absolute craving crusher and definitely worth the stop.

Generously sized Ice cream cookie sandwich for $8.75 + tax & hefty surcharges (if you are lactose…read moreor gluten intolerant) Good: They offer vegan vanilla ice cream flavor that's quite tasty Gluten free cookie option available for ice cream cookie sandwich. Bad: $1 surcharge (penalty) for vegan ice cream. Out of vegan cookies. $1 surcharge for vegan cookies when available. Gluten-free cookies listed as $0.50 surcharge, but cashier said the sign is wrong and it's also a one dollar surcharge- false advertising.

UGH there is nothing like delicious homemade custard to cool you off on a hot night…read more Abbott's is home made, they have a bunch of great flavors, though I am partial to classic vanilla! They are located in a busy area in Needham (walking distance from a large handful of restaurants) so it can be hard to find parking at times but its worth it. Its relatively expensive, but the portions are very large! And you have to remember that its homemade and you are paying for the love that goes into it. I usually head in to grab a few pints to bring home and keep in the freezer :)

Way too expensive for weird gross flavors. And a $12 root beer float??? Are you insane.read more

Danggg this one's tough. I got one scoop of cookies n cream, it was $8 and gone in 3 bites. Pretty…read morewild pricing. Also, they don't take cash?? How is that even a thing. These 2 kids got ice creams right after me (both probably 10 years old or so) and they were told to put their cash in the "Cash To Card" ATM. But even worse, you first need to put a card in, but these two 10 year olds had no card to put in. A mess. Also, I got one scoop of cookies and cream with rainbow sprinkles at 8pm on a Monday night, and they were all out of sprinkles. How ??? Only redeeming factor was the cookies and cream tasted good (creamy, had a strong flavor) but that's the only redeeming quality.

Cute ice cream store in Chestnut Hill Plaza near Legal Seafood. I've enjoyed pints of Van Leeuwen…read moreIce Cream but have never visited a store. It's cute inside and the one employee was very friendly, welcomed me in and offered samples! I loved all the unique flavors like mango sticky rice, honey comb and the peanut butter brownie honeycomb. I would have gotten a scoop of that decadent pb brownie honeycomb if I hadn't had such a large lunch. Next time!!

I stopped by Cacao after a Pilates class next door and was pleasantly surprised! I didn't realize…read moreit was a Dominican coffee shop at first, but once I saw the decor, I had a little moment like, "wait a minute, why does all this feel familiar?!" And I may or may not be biased because I'll always support my people I ordered a buttered croissant and a dulce de leche latte to enjoy there. The space is homey and warm, the kind of place that immediately makes you feel grounded. For a few minutes, it really felt like home, especially seeing touches of my roots reflected in the atmosphere. The staff were super friendly and attentive, and there's a great variety of drinks and pastries. I'll definitely be back. So glad my friend recommended it.

Cacao is such a cozy little chocolate shop in the South End. However, the quality of their…read moreindividual chocolates were so-so. We were a bit disappointed because some pieces tasted stale while others were delicious. For their expensive price point, they all should've been perfect. My favorite was their nougatine, and my least favorite was the almond bark. The main reason I'm giving them a higher rating is because their hot chocolate is so rich + dreamy. Will def need to come back this winter to get it again, but would skip the bonbons next time.

Love going to Glazed Bytes! There's nothing there that I haven't enjoyed. The smoothies, strawberry…read moreand lavender matcha, the pizza-waffle bytes, and the sandwiches (all 10/10). Family members have tried the coffee and gave it a 4/5 (felt like it could've been sweeter).

Cute little cafe with seating!…read more I ordered the tiramisu latte, less sweet and it was perfect. I would definitely get it again. Staff was super friendly and I got my drink very quickly.

The holy trinity of donut spots: Union Square, Kane's, and Blackbird Doughnuts…read more Cashed in the birthday reward today with a carrot cake donut and a tiramisu Bismarck. Both delivered, but the tiramisu takes the crown

They were ok but not worth the calories for me. I prefer Donut Stand in Hopkinton…read more The blueberry cake donut was coated in super large sugar crystals that made it feel like I was eating rock candy. Not a pleasant experience. A hardened glaze would be nicer. (I love Basic Batch's blueberry old fashioned in Milford). I also got a peach jam brioche doughnut at noon and the texture didn't feel right to me - it felt like a day old donut. Didn't love it and didn't eat much of it.

Baca is very hit or miss…read more The service can be friendly or awful; they have a high turnover rate on employees and it's a hard job. The produce is cheap and can be very good, or spoiled. It really depends.

Tons of traditional Russian food and dishes here to choose from. they have a premade food section…read morewhere you can take it to go. Always in stock with Dadu ice cream which I loved growing up- very fond memories of stopping here for that treat. The cashier usually takes a while but if you're not in a rush it's fine. I will never say no to a Baza trip, but I do prefer the Bazaar in Allston over this location.

Really dry, flavorless burger. I'm baffled by the hype. I see they use 100% sirloin in their grind…read more- that's so lean. You get a medium well burger it's a puck. Great price, quick, and the onion rings were very good. But the burger....

OBSESSED!! I placed my order in person and it was ready in about 5-10 minutes. Everyone working…read morethere was super nice and helpful. There are only a few tables inside, so it's definitely more of a to-go spot fyi. The burger was only $9 which is a good deal for a regular burger, no sides!! The entire menu's prices were super reasonable, small fry for $2!! I'll definitely be back and encourage everyone to support local!