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The Record · Boston, MA · Ice Cream

Ice Cream in Boston, MA, ranked by the locals who eat there.

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Editorial picks

Top 5 Ice Cream Shops in Boston

Top Tier EditorialSourcesThe Boston Globe

  1. 1

    Toscanini's Ice Cream Co., Inc.

    Central Square

    The Globe's Cambridge institution — Gus and Mimi Rancatore's burnt caramel, kulfi, and B3 (brown butter, brown sugar, brownies).

  2. 2

    Christina's Homemade Ice Cream

    Inman Square

    The Globe praises the exotic flavors sourced from the spice shop next door — green tea, strong ginger — long before it was trendy.

  3. 3

    Honeycomb Creamery

    Porter Square

    The Globe credits exceptional, ripe flavors built from local-farm ingredients, plus vegan options.

  4. 4

    Forge Baking Co & Ice Cream Bar

    Somerville

    The Globe flags small-batch ice cream from founders trained at Herrell's — dense but smooth, sweet malted vanilla a standout.

  5. 5

    The Ice Creamsmith

    Dorchester

    Nearly 50 years in Lower Mills — the Globe flags store-baked cones and flavors like banana and maple walnut.

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