"Every day with you is like ice cream Every night you're…read moregiving me nice dreams I know what you mean, you know what I need Ice cream" (Maroon 5) The grandkids wanted ice cream for dessert, so we walked across the street after our dinner at Alta Strada and walked into J.P. Licks. Living in Connecticut, I was unfamiliar with J.P. Licks. I found out it's a Massachusetts ice cream chain with locations in Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Somerville, Newton, Wellesley, Andover, Lynnfield, and Dedham. When you walk into their colorful store, you'll see the big menu board highlighting their frozen treats - Ice Cream & Hard Yogurt Flavors, Soft & Tart Yogurt Flavors, Frappes, Smoothies, Dairy Free Drinks, Toppings, Sundaes, Splits, and more. We saw ice cream cakes and pies, ice cream sandwiches, cupcakes and so much more. They even have a coffee bar with hot breakfast & snacks like oatmeal, waffles, croissant and egg sandwiches, etc. I went into their Feature Flavors menu and was delighted to find a personal favorite - Orange Chocolate Chip "Creamy orange ice cream with soft, dark chocolate chips". It was outstanding. My wife went with a dish of Coconut Almond Chip - "Ultra coconut creamy ice cream with sweet, shredded coconut, roasted salted almonds, and semisweet chocolate chips in this chewy-crunchy textural delight". I sampled it and enjoyed it more than mine! Small cups ran over $5 apiece, so be forewarned. The young crew working at J.P. Licks was friendly and fun to chat with. We took one of their tables at the front of the store and the six of us enjoyed our excellent ice cream.

Very clean inside, quick service. A fair amount of ice cream for the price, pretty standard for…read moremost ice cream places now! I enjoyed the black raspberry flavor, fruity and not too sweet. The one scoop was perfect for a treat after dinner.

Food: I tried some of the ice cream and it was really sweet. So I just got toppings to go…read more Service: The woman working there looked really unhappy, but she was nice to me in letting me try different flavors. Ambiance: Cute, bright, and colorful store.

Ordered a double dare sundae Said to include 3 scoops…read moreGirl making sundae must have used a table spoon to scoop. Not much ice cream for 9 bucks. Wasn't impressed and won't return

This place is really good it's not very expensive for the portions. The service is super fast and…read morenice. They have inside and outside seating. I've never had anything bad from here and neither have my friends.

Cool new ice cream spot in Waltham located minutes away from Brandeis University! They have many…read moreflavors and different sundaes to try. You can also get milkshakes and desserts like crepes & waffles. I ordered a small cookie dough in a waffle cone with jimmies and it was yummmy. Hit the spot. Prices are average for an ice cream, sundaes a little on the pricey side. Plenty of indoor seating as well. I also like that they have a garage door that opens which will be nice for the summer months. Staff was friendly and let us sample a flavor as well. I also like the decor it's bright aside and makes for cute insta pics. Definitely check this place out!

Great frozen yogurt with a range of optional toppings. Priced by weight. Wonderful summertime treat…read moreavailable year round!

At this point I haven't had frozen yogurt in a long time ever since the frozen yogurt craze in the…read more2010s. There seems to be a shortage of frozen yogurt shops now, especially shops where you can still scoop your own toppings and pay by weight. The interior is beach-themed, I'd even say 2010s style. They have some tables inside, which are shaped like surfboards. Even a little snack bar to purchase to go with your froyos. I didn't catch the price per weight, but my cup came out to be around $7-8 after tax which seems to be about the standard nowadays for frozen yogurt and ice cream. They have a bunch of different flavors of frozen yogurt as well as both a fresh/fruit bar as well as a dry topping bar and fudge. Free wifi too! As for parking, they have some street parking as well as a few streets around the area that non-residents can park at if the spots right outside are filled. They also offer stamp cards that they stamp when u make a purchase. All in all, a cute froyo shop that is pretty yummy, with a great variety (bonus for mochi!) of toppings that will now be my new go-to froyo spot!

Needham Junction Ice Cream is a small seasonal ice cream shop located right by the train station,…read moreand it has a classic neighborhood feel that makes it a natural stop during the warmer months. We walked up to a simple, casual setup that is more of a quick stop for a treat rather than a place to sit and spend a long time, but the location adds a little extra charm with trains passing by while you enjoy your cone. The shop is compact and unpretentious, the kind of place that feels rooted in the community. The biggest highlight for us was the portion size and value. The servings are generous for the price, especially compared to many other ice cream shops where portions can feel smaller. The ice cream itself is satisfying, with a creamy texture and flavors that cover the classics without trying to reinvent the wheel. We appreciated the variety of regular ice cream options, which gave us enough choices to find something that fit our mood. The soft serve selection is a little more limited, so we would not come specifically expecting a huge range of soft serve combinations, but the regular ice cream options make up for it with their quality and portion size. The shop can get crowded during busy summer evenings, especially when families and people from the neighborhood stop by. Since it is a smaller setup, the line can build up quickly, but the service moves along at a reasonable pace. The staff handled the steady flow efficiently, and even with a queue, the wait did not feel excessive. Parking and the surrounding area can also feel a little hectic during peak times, so walking over or visiting during a quieter time can make the experience easier. The train passing by adds a nice sense of place, and the outdoor seating, though limited, gives you a spot to enjoy your treat before heading off. Needham Junction Ice Cream is a fun local spot that delivers exactly what you would expect from a neighborhood ice cream stand. The combination of good portions, fair pricing, and the train station atmosphere makes it a nice summer stop, even if the soft serve options are not as extensive as some other places. It is the kind of place that fits naturally into a warm evening walk or a quick treat after a day out.

Nostalgic needham ice cream spot. Not the best ice cream but good prices and selection of flavors…read more If you're in a rush done come here though because the line can take an hour +.

Creamy delicious ice cream with fun rotating flavors. Friendly servers although the line moved a…read morebit slowly if there is one. Warm and well lit interior make for a cozy eatery.

Came here on a Monday night. Run by a group of teenagers who were very attentive even as they were…read morehaving a good time working. Loved the vibe! Mexican Chocolate Chip - The best Mexican Chocolate Chip ice cream I've ever had! So flavorful. The amount of chocolate chunks were plentiful. Perfect ratio. Every bite had at least 5 chips in it. The shop was cute inside with all the signs being handwritten. Lots of tables along the shop and they even had benches outside. Loved this place and will definitely be coming back!

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.

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.

The place is gorgeous inside complete with fresh vegetables, meat and an assortment of plants…read more Inside the main building, they have all the grocery items while in the greenhouses, they have the plants. One of the greenhouses was completely just mums. They really looked stunning. The prices were about triple for the groceries. Everything was perfect but so it should be at that price. Outside they had huge bins of the various varieties on apples. Just remember to bring your wallet.

service was nice even despite high crowds and grumpy holiday customers! the apples were amazing! we…read morecame here after extreme rudeness to my mother in law over at allandale farms (she's been loyal to them for over a decade!) we're happy to have landed at volante, a little further for her but worth it.