Christina's Ice Cream
Cambridge, MA 02139-1338
Phone: (617) 492-7021
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Prospect Street
- Specialties:
- Ice Cream
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu, Sun 11:30am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-12am
Editorial Review for Christina's Ice Cream – by Eric Grossman
The Scene
Ice cream lovers of all stripes make their way to Christina's for a taste of one of its 40-plus homemade varieties. On busy weekend nights, lines often stretch out the door, even in December. There are only a few tables, so most patrons have to make do licking their cones on the sidewalk. Many visitors skip dessert at neighboring restaurants to come here for a sweet finish to their meal. Scoopers are helpful in explaining the many unique flavors (what is adzuki bean?).
The Food
Sure, the chocolate and vanilla varieties are excellent, but the real draw is the astounding variety of flavors. Depending on the day, you'll find such offerings as blood peach, khulfi (cardamom and pistachio), licorice, gingersnap cookie and green tea ice creams. There's also a number of sorbets and hard frozen yogurts to choose from. Rich hot chocolate is a popular wintertime favorite.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasStart off your night with dinner down the street at Haveli, then put the fire out with a couple of scoops of ice cream.
User Reviews for Christina's Ice Cream
07/16/2007 Posted by gripdxd
Homemade ice cream with interesting flavors. There were so many that captured my interest that it was hard to settle on one. I went with Banana Cinnamon, it tasted just like a muffin. They give you quite a bit as well, especially when ordering with a cone (I was surprised). It's a busy place, but the line moves along quickly. Not enough seating
Pros: Yummy Flavors and Value
Cons: Busy, line
07/05/2006 Posted by narsheptha
The icecream was delicious and the flavors were varied and unique. However, the service was rude. The place was not busy at all and yet it took several throat-clearings and "excuse me" before any of the three employees asked us what we wanted. When I made it to the register, I had barely received my change when an employee with a broom pushed me aside and told me to move, rather than asking nicely as one would expect. I tend to like to be able to gather my things, put my change away and move away on my own before being shuffled off in such an inconsiderate fashion!
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