J.P. Licks
Comforting perfection in a dreamy-creamy cone, house-roasted coffee or inventive ice cream cake at this beloved Coolidge Corner stopover.
(617) 963-0542
311 Harvard St
(at Between Green Street and Babcock Street)
Brookline,
MA
02445
42.3433
-71.1229
Neighborhood: North Brookline
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 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
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
At this popular meet-up spot, families and young professionals stand in long lines, regardless of the season, for their favorite flavors. The cow-spotted seating area can get packed, so many choose to sit on outdoor benches and watch their cones drip away. Patrons choose from a wide assortment of creamy ice creams, nonfat frozen yogurts (hard and soft) and sorbets. Besides the obligatory flavors, there's usually something along the lines of cucumber or ginger for the more adventurous. Large sundaes and banana splits are finished off with homemade hot fudge and marshmallow. Prices are high across the board, but generously portioned. The home-roasted coffee is exceptional and--surprise--comes in numerous blends.
Photo by Christine Liu
User Reviews
Anonymous
October 29, 2008
This place has it all! I love the hard yogurt, my friends love the sundaes and my husband loves the coffee. Whatever you get, you can be sure it is great! They always have new flavors, so make sure to visit often.
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November 16, 2007
JP Licks has some of the best ice cream. It is very creamy and a good value. The shop is always very clean and the help is always friendly. I have never had a bad dessert there.
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smmckay
December 07, 2006
Insects were everywhere, later I noticed even in the toppings. The fudge wasn't warm and had a taste that was gritty and very unpleasant... This was my first time going to JP Licks and my last, I wouldn't even return with a free sundae coupon. The store was very dirty and not busy, still the staff was impatient and unfriendly. I worked at a Friendly's before and during college, and the quality of their ice cream and cleanliness surpasses JP Licks. I had a banana split, a treat I am willing to spend $8 for only every few years, and it was really just disgusting. I took about 5 bites and walked out. Every time I walk past JP Licks or see someone eating their ice cream, I shiver in disgust.
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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.
Know Before You Go:
All the products on site are certified kosher, which comes to the relief of the area's large Hasidic population.
Save Time:
For those hoping to enjoy their ice cream in a calmer setting, hand-packed pints are available to go
Category:
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
No
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
