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!

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.

VERY GOOD JP Licks location! The parking nearby is street or lot and is paid, but cheap (about $1…read moreper 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!

Can't say enough good about Cookie Monstah in Needham. I love going here with my family. It's…read morealways a good time and a great treat. The cookies are big, rich, and just the right amount of gooey. Turning them into ice cream sandwiches -- Highly recommended! There are a bunch of fun combinations, plus the option to build your own. Service is always great. They're always positive and really quick, even when it's busy (often) or close to closing. The shop itself is cute, bright, clean, and there is always a lot of laughter as people sit around and eat their treats. It's tucked in a little strip mall across from the High School, and there's a decent amount of seating given the small space. Five stars, would absolutely recommend.

Love this place! I've been here a few times for both their cookies and ice cream and am so glad…read morethey have vegan options for both! I recently got their vegan chocolate chip cookie and it was truly perfection in both taste and texture. I loved the soft crumbly cookie with rich, decadent chocolate chips. I would never have guessed it was vegan! Their ice cream is also so creamy and smooth. The employees are upbeat and friendly here and the store is very clean and well maintained. Parking is also very easy in their giant lot. If you join their rewards program, you get discounts and a free cookie on your birthday!

The Boston Area is known for amazing artisanal ice cream…read more It is not known for artisanal frozen custard. Amazing artisanal ice cream can now be found all over the United States. Frozen custard is frozen custard. My chocolate frozen custard was boring. My waffle cone was slightly stale. An espresso frozen custard was significantly more interesting ... But still not even remotely up to the knock-you-to-the-moon experience That an artisanal coffee ice cream can be.

Abbott's has gone considerably downhill. The last 3 times we visited, every cone (cake cones) was…read morestale. Each visit produced custard more watered down than the previous visit, to the point of consistency closer to frozen ice! And worst of all, prices have hiked up while the servings have shrunk down to ridiculously minuscule sizes. Just paid over $6 for a small cone that was half a scoop. When I asked if I was mistakenly served a kiddie size, the server confirmed it was a small. My audible surprise was met with a shrug. Give me Anderson's custard any day! Half the price, double the size, superior creaminess, and double the satisfaction. What a disappointment.

One of the best ice cream stores I've been to in the US. They have large and unique selection of…read moreflavors and are more than willing to let you sample. They also sell pints and are happy to make you a pint of any flavor. Just go! You won't be disappointed.

Cute, upbeat shop with stools and tables. Interesting flavors. Cheerful and helpful counter staff…read more But it just feels like it's more about marketing than about love of ice cream. Ho-hum texture (a little icy and not at all creamy), ho-hum flavor (a little chemical-y), and a bit expensive compared to other shops, without any of the artisanal touches. The hot fudge on the side was thin but good. Think of it as the Pop Up Bagels of ice cream.

On our way back to NY we stopped here after Boston not expecting much. It ended up being the best…read morehot chocolate, seriously one of the best of my life. Well worth the stop and what a cute place. My son also loved and ate his chocolate star quickly. Service was good. Highly recommend.

" My favorite in town " This place is really good …read more Boastful flavors of chocolate and coffee. The staff is all so friendly. Why wouldn't you want to try this place . It's my favorite in town for authentic chocolate . The vibe is welcoming.

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.

" Good service & Good Coffee " This place is everything. It…read morehas a good vibe . The coffee is good . The service is good . The food is pretty good as well . I just love coming here . The staff is super welcoming and friendly. I definitely recommend this place .

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

Always a fan of blackbird donuts, you can really taste the difference in high quality…read more This location has very limited breakfast/sandwich items given its small storefront, compared to the Harvard Square location. There is plenty of metered parking out front, which is nice. It's also right off the Green Line station. Lots of small business and stores nearby, make it easy to access. The cashier is friendly. It wasn't busy when I visited. There are some limited seating inside.

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.

My experience today at the Russian market Baza in Newton:…read moreDuring checkout, the cashier loudly asked my age in front of other customers in order to apply a senior discount. I found this inappropriate and disrespectful. I raised the issue with the cashier store manager at the time, but my concern was dismissed and not addressed. Actually the cashier was very rude and she told me that I'm not her employer. I am not objecting to age verification itself, but it should be handled discreetly and professionally, not announced publicly. I strongly think that staff should be properly trained to handle such situations with basic respect for customer privacy. If this is not addressed, I will consider escalating the matter through formal complaints and public reviews.

TLDR: your local burger joint…read more Fresh hot food and delicious fries and shakes. Don't sleep on the hot dogs either. I get some California vibes with the teriyaki burger. Anyway I'd be walking to this place a lot as a local joint!

First time trying! This spot for dinner I got a single beef patty on a butter toasted burger roll…read moretopped with fresh lettuce, pepper jack cheese & chipotle aioli. Also got waffle fries cooked well done. Small coffee shake. The burger was delicious fresh lettuces the pepper jack cheese and the aioli sauce was together! The waffles fries tasted great not greasy light salt cooked well done as requested. The shake was good also. Was very happy with my order will be back to try more items on the menu in the future.