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“JP Licks will sell you a scoop of dairy-free peanut butter-honey sorbet topped with dog treats!” in 41 reviews
“- My favorite flavors lately: Coffee Oreo, Brownie Brownie Batter, Oreo Cake Batter - WOW!!!” in 5 reviews
“My hubs got the oatmeal cookie hard frozen yogurt and while the flavor was great, the texture just didn't cut it...” in 4 reviews
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Established in 1981. J.P. Licks is an ice cream maker, a coffee roaster, an institution, a winner of more than 300 "Best" awards, a fair employer, a good neighbor, a Boston business, owned and operated by its founder, since 1981. Born in JP.
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- Cara H.Hodgenville, United States01555 Apr 2024
Out doing touristy things and walked in right after they opened. The ice cream was great and the service was as well. Loved the sweet lady, Shirl, who helped us. She was very nice and personable. Hope to make it back!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - 1862913527 Nov 2023
I was kind of cold and in the mood for a warm snack, so I picked the kouign aman ($5). It was fluffy, but nothing super special. I think I'll stick to ice cream next time I'm at JP. The store was on the dirtier side, so I'd recommend taking your food to go.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - 22 Oct 2022
I have a super power... eating ice cream extremely slowly. I never wanted this experience to end.
Mr. K and I talked about J.P. Licks all day and made dinner plans to leave room for dessert every night. The flavor options were just divine. We tasted a couple different flavors, but each found our perfect flavor and stuck to it: peanut butter cookie dough chip and salted caramel cookies n' cream. We also splurged on the chocolate dipped cone.
Appreciate that they have dairy free, gluten free, and vegan options. Ending the night at this cute shop on Charles Street became our Boston ritual.Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 4Oh no 0 - Marc S.Boston, United States2523618 Aug 2023
Amazing service - so friendly to kids trying different flavors - and such flavorful ice cream. The dairy-free black raspberry was the first time I've had this flavor since I became lactose intolerant as an adult, and it took me back to my childhood like a scene from Ratatouille, true story.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Deb W.Fairfax, United States4513623131 Jul 2023
I am an ice cream and I approve this location. Of course, I read the reviews and someone said it was a tourist spot. As a tourist, I opted to check it out and fell in love instantly. 30 minutes after consuming the ice cream I continuously declare that was some good ice cream. It was a nice vibe and great customer service. That was by far the most delicious ice cream I've had in a while. If you are in the area, check this delicious spot out. You will not be disappointed. And do yourself a favor and get a large!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - 7 Nov 2022
They're small scoop is actually quite large, as opposed to some ice cream shops I've been to. They have a great selection of dairy free things, from pumpkin to cranberry orange sorbet and I forget what else (there were five). The vegan pumpkin was super rich and creamy, with a mild pumpkin flavor but rich vanilla aftertaste. I couldn't finish even a small cuz it just felt super rich, but i would come back to try other flavors. The line was long at 4pm on a Sunday but service was pretty fast.
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - John P.Bloomington, United States481342 Jul 2023
Great ice cream the sea salted pineapple was a delicious alternative to the traditional ice cream flavors.
The frozen yogurt had a wonderful tart taste that was like unsweetened yogurt.
Looking forward to returning again.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - HungryTraveler S.Hingham, United States2118644 Mar 2023
LICK THIS!
While it isn't the original JPs it still serves up fantastic flavor in a cool venue Live long and prosper JP LicksHelpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Eric R.Los Angeles, United States8238310886 May 2023
Definitely enjoy the ice cream here, Charles Street is a happening location for tourists like us. Very international and hip. The ice cream here was delicious and they have non-dairy options which is great for my wife.
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Yessica Z.Allston/Brighton, Boston, United States02912421 Jun 2023
Huge ice cream and nice flavor. Try the dipped cone. Chocolate coat is yummy. But the calories are too high.
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