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J.P. Licks Jamaica Plain
Ice Cream Parlor$$$$
Jamaica Hills - Pond, Boston
This ice cream parlor is famous for their ice cream. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"JP Licks is the best ice cream palor in the Jamaica Plain area."(13 Tips)
"... birth month) with a cow card! Great freebie!"(5 Tips)
"Best Ice Cream in Boston!"(2 Tips)
"The original JP Licks."(2 Tips)
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What can you say that hasn't been said about J.P. Licks? Coffee is as good or better than City Feed and what you don't get is ATTITUDE. City Feed hipsters vs. J.P. Licks Angels. I'll take heaven!
SamanthaSeptember 3, 2016J.P. Licks is open till 12 and it's always busy. Any season ice cream is always good there, & people are super nice! Coconut almond chip wit mango topping is really good also Mint Oreo is really good
Kenneth McKlinskiJune 22, 2012Check out the rich variety of fresh roasted coffee - came in for ice cream, and the aroma from the roaster was enticing enough to pick up a bag of fair trade Sumatra Mandheling.
Their small cones are bountiful and packed in.. It says one scoop but they seem to add a lil extra always :) service is always w a smile and pleasant! Love this location and you will too!- Alexandra Beauty SalonApril 17, 2012The summer is coming! JP Licks is the best ice cream palor in the Jamaica Plain area. Explore different varieties that your taste buds have never experienced before ;-)
Katie TuohyNovember 1, 2015They have a LOT of dairy-free options which is wonderful. I had the coffee lace and it was heavenly.
Lizzie HatfieldMarch 20, 2016Best ice cream I've ever had. Seriously. Particularly like the chocolate brownie batter flavour with hot fudge sauce. So indulgent, so good.
Max SaberDecember 23, 2014JP Licks is my go to when I have an ice cream craving! Taste the Sweet Cream ice cream then any other ice cream and it'll all make sense!- Seriously, I've been coming here for more than 10 years..It's be best one in Boston. Recently went to BH location & service sucked as well as my pitiful unpacked small cone & half-empty chipwiches
Jessica HiemenzMarch 12, 2014They have really yummy vegan ice cream now made out of coconut and hemp milk. Try the coconut lime it tastes like keylime pie!!- CollegeFashionistaJanuary 14, 2014The coffee oreo ice cream at J.P. Licks is perfect for your sweet tooth. If you're feeling extra bad, ask them to put hot fudge on top.
Proxy ApparelMarch 26, 2012If you're looking for a dairy free option, definitely taste the coconut chocolate. Otherwise the oatmeal raisin fro-yo & oreo ice cream are big wins!
DailyCandyApril 9, 2013All Bostonians flock to J.P. Licks, including those with tricky bellies. Gluten- and dairy-free flavors allow everyone to indulge.
Mee KASeptember 23, 2012The choc brownie batter icecream was deeelicious!....lovely icecream shop...next ime I'm going 2 try their fresh coffees and cupcakes!!!
During the summer this place always has a line. Expect a wait. Winter months you should be in and out.
Nancy BrownMay 27, 2013Great customer service and the best ice cream - faves: chocolate chip, coffee and oatmeal cookie fro yo
Try something different! Getting vanilla, chocolate, or anything else plain like it such a boring and wasteful idea for a J.P. Licks.
Everything: ice cream, yogurt, expresso & much more! Staff are great!!- I always get ice cream but today I tried a lemonade w a shot of raspberry! So yum on this hot day.. Where's the vodka! :)
Gina StabileAugust 16, 2013If it's your first time, check out the flavors online first - so many to choose from!
Xavier Solé AchaMay 10, 2015Awesome ice creams!! Expect very long lanes if you go there on Lilac Sunday.
Scott L.May 19, 2012I once played a "punk" show in this building...damn, I'm old. I don't recall a big cow head hanging off the front back then. Didn't this shop first open on Newbury St. ? Oi! Oi! Oi! Gimme Chocolate!
Nicholas StevensNovember 1, 2016The hot chocolate is definately worth trying; especially on a cold day.
Elizabeth VJuly 2, 2011Get the El Diablo when they have it! It's chocolate ice cream with cinnamon and cayenne pepper. Different but addicting!- Carrie BevisJune 6, 2016The original JP Licks. Good ice cream, but maybe a bit too much hype from the Bostonians.
Get a cow card! Free sundae on your bday and on your anniversary of getting the card. Awesome!
Oreo hard yogurt, el diablo, oatmeal cookie, and awesome flavors of the month!!- Get a free small sundae on your birthday (good anytime during your birth month) with a cow card! Great freebie!
Skip the overpriced kiddy and small cones and share a pint of ice cream of the front pint is only six bucks you get the equivalent before kiddy cones!
Henri MakembeNovember 23, 2010Don't count on the wi-fi if you are going to be doing work. The atmosphere, coffee and ice cream are all great.
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J.P. Licks Jamaica Plain
659 Centre St (btwn Seaverns & Starr)
Boston, MA 02130
United States
Boston, MA 02130
United States
This is the flagship store of the Boston based chain.
Closed until 6:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 6:00 AM–Midnight
(617) 524-6740
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
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"Ice cream so good you'd never think it's vegan... try the blueberry shortcake ice cream! There are so many yummy flavors to choose from."
Hayley Cooper - 8.1
"Try this place at Newbury street. Amazing icecream place with sweet flavors and unique cones. If you’re a vegan, then try their vegan icecream collection."
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