Best Ice Cream in Boston
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Theories abound as to why New Englanders eat so much ice cream: We’ve developed a high-fat diet thanks to the cold; historical trade patterns left us with lots of sugar on our hands; our frozen lakes and ponds provided us with an excess of ice before mechanical refrigeration was invented. Whatever the reason, we do love ice cream in these parts, which is why we’ve spent months scouring the area for the creamiest scoops, the frostiest frappes, and the most fully loaded sundaes around.
Scoops
The very best hard-style ice cream in the city.
Frappes
The very best drinkable ice cream in the city.
Road Trip
The very best Greater Boston ice cream stands.
The Trailblazer
Steve Herrell’s Davis Square ice cream shop was a local phenomenon that sparked a national ice cream craze.
Upscale
Ice cream gets the fine dining treatment.
Soft-Serve
Nothing says summer like a chocolate-vanilla swirl.
Sundaes
The very best ice cream concoctions in the city.
Just Add Ice Cream
When it comes to toppings, why limit yourself? Here are a few ideas for upgrading your home sundae routine.
