Popular local chain delivers premium ice cream and other frozen treats.

(617) 524-6740

659 Centre St (Green Street)
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 42.3128 -71.1143

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Neighborhoods: Jamaica Plain, Jamaica Hills / Pond

jplicks.com

Hours:

Daily 6am-12am

Price:

$

Last updated 1.24.11

Category:

Food Stores, Ice Cream Parlors, Restaurants, Management Services, Coffee & Tea Shops, Party Supplies

Payment Methods:

Check, Cash, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Smoking Permitted:

No

What People Are Saying About J.P. Licks

The Owner

J.P. Licks

Owner

Since 1981, we've been making our customers happy with our homemade ice cream and nonfat frozen yogurt. Even our bittersweet hot fudge and butterscotch are made from our unique scratch recipes. We also roast our own coffee at our original Jamaica Plain location (what we call the "Mother Ship;" it's where we make all our ice cream, too). In all our shops, we provide friendly service and a unique environment. We have multiple locations throughout the Boston area. Our newest shops are in Davis Square, Somerville and on Mass Ave in Arlington. Visit our other locations in Jamaica Plain, Back Bay…

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Featured Review

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Contributor

In Short – A cow mural, mosaic counter and giant "whirling teacup" combine to yield a whimsical environment. The assortment of ice cream flavors is awe-inspiring--French vanilla-hazelnut, white coffee, maple butter-walnut (there are always a half-dozen soft and nonfat yogurts available as well). Choose from a smorgasbord of toppings, including peppermint patty sprinkles, fresh fruit and Oreo cookies. J.P. Licks also offers a genuine egg cream and a variety of ice cream sodas and floats.

Editor's Tips

Know Before You Go:
For those hoping to enjoy their ice cream in a calmer setting, hand-packed pints are available to go
The Extras:
A customer favorite is the Cherry Garciaparra ice cream, a direct imitation of the Ben & Jerry's classic flavor named after the Red Sox star shortstop
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. J.P. Licks is fun
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. Their ice creams are delicious and the
  2. J.P. Licks is the best place for ice cream!
  3. walk to the JP pond with an ice cream in hand is a wonderful exp.
  4. great ice cream
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. Great coffee too!
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. Their ice creams are delicious and the
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. It has a great variety of flavors.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. J.P. Licks is the best place for ice cream!
value
100.0% positive
  1. they give big portions, the small is definit.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/08/10

so good, even if its making me sick

by Keyse , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch

I love the JP location, the fireplace is heaven. Price is a con but it’s also a good thing because I have very little self control when ice cream is involved, especially good ice cream. My favorite flavor is their coconut almond chip...sssoooo gooodddd.

  • Pros: fire place, flavors
  • Cons: price...of self control
4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/27/09

Ice cream!

by adrosenb1 at Citysearch

The ice cream is so good. Like really good. Like super. The ice cream is so good. Like really good. Like super.

  • Pros: Good ice cream.
  • Cons: None!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/30/08

the best

by Mistie3979 at Citysearch

This is the Best Icecream place that you can go to in JP... then walk to the JP pond... wonderful. YOU WILL NEVER FIND A BETTER PLACE FOR FRAPPES ANYWHERE BUT AT JP LICKS

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/09/03

Two letters: H&H

by nedoobie at Citysearch

This is the only place, I know of, in Boston to get my favorite bagels: H&H bagels. They apparently ship the dough from NY and bake 'em here. Great coffee too!

  • Pros: Bagels, Pastries, Coffee, Ice Cream
  • Cons: Lines

The Details on J.P. Licks

Place Categories:

  • great ice cream
  • best icecream place
  • fun jp licks
  • favorite bagels
  • wonderful exp
  • big portions
  • great variety
  • great coffee

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Message from J.P. Licks

  • Ice Cream and Nonfat Yogurt
  • Fast and Friendly Service
  • Many "Best of Boston" Awards

Since 1981, we've been making our customers happy with our homemade ice cream and nonfat frozen yogurt. Even our bittersweet hot fudge and butterscotch are made from our unique scratch recipes. We also roast our own coffee at our original Jamaica Plain location (what we call the "Mother Ship;" it's where we make all our ice cream, too).

In all our shops, we provide friendly service and a unique environment. We have multiple locations throughout the Boston area. Our newest shops are in Davis Square, Somerville and on Mass Ave in Arlington. Visit our other locations in Jamaica Plain, Back Bay Boston, Brookline, Newton Centre and West Roxbury and experience for yourself why we are the best in Boston. We look forward to seeing you. -- Vince Petryk, Founder

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