An Essential Boston Ice Cream Guide: 15 Local Spots for Every Mood
A frozen treat for every occasion, from a sweet twist on Taco Tuesday to personal-sized ice cream cakes.
We’d argue that every season is ice cream season, but we’ll admit that the cravings hit hardest when summer arrives. For our June 2025 print issue, we’ve highlighted 15 frozen treats around Greater Boston that cater to particular moods, whether that mood is “I need a customized ice cream sundae delivered to my door at 1 a.m.” or “Taco Tuesday, but make it dessert.”
Looking for more? Head to our periodically updated digital guides showcasing Boston’s overall tastiest ice cream, soft serve, gelato, and milkshakes.
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The Blizzard, All Grown Up: New City Microcreamery
From “gravies” dubbed “hawt fudge” and “razzle dazzle” (raspberry) to “funks” (toppings) like “cosmic crunch” (white-chocolate-coated Trix), everything at New City feels a little Wonka-esque. The magic continues with the customizable milkshakes, which have countless flavor-and-topping possibilities and an ultra-smooth texture thanks to the liquid nitrogen used in the ice-cream-making process. Ditch your Oreos-blended-into-vanilla order this summer, and instead, decide which mix-ins go best with seasonal flavors like Dubai chocolate or chipotle-mezcal ice cream.
28 Main St., Hudson, 617-945-0279; 403 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square, Cambridge, 978-333-7144; 534A Boston Post Rd., Sudbury, 978-261-5236; newcitymicrocreamery.com.