Ice Cream Wars
For some odd reason the Boston area is home to some of the best ice-cream shops in the world. For anyone visiting Boston during their college search tour, you have to give at least one or two of these shops a try.
J.P. Licks – close to Tufts in Davis Square. The ice cream is good but not great. However, because of its location it is a center of gravity on warm days for many Tufts students.
Toscanini’s in Cambridge – This is my favorite! Located a few T stops away in Central Square on the Red Line, Toscanini’s has the best ice cream I have ever had. And I do not make that statement lightly. This ice cream shop has a very hipster vibe; in fact I think big plastic glasses and skinny jeans are the expected dress code but are not required. My favorite flavor is burnt caramel ice but they also are known for experimenting with different flavors (banana basil, white Russian, bourbon, saffron) every week there is something new!
Christina’s in Cambridge- Like Toscanini’s, Christina’s is a very popular and well known with its own unique combination of flavors. Christina’s is particularly famous for their Mexican chocolate and Mexican vanilla flavored ice creams. This indy local in Inman Square also hosts a spice shop which adds to the charm.
Berry Line – Located in Cambridge between Harvard Square and Porter Square. Okay so this is technically not ice cream and is a frozen yogurt shop (think Pinkberry except it’s not corporate) but I’m including it on this list as a must try anyway. It’s one of the original frozen yogurt shops in the Boston area where you get to choose your toppings to go along with your tangy frozen treat. The staff is really friendly and it’s just good.
Give these places a shot and let me know what you think.