Christina's Homemade Ice Cream

Fantastic ice cream spot in Cambridge, definitely worth a detour. I’m still on my quest to find the best ice cream in Boston, so I had to try Christina’s. The staff were very nice and let me try several flavours. I ended up choosing the salted caramel and the sorghum ginger snap. The sorghum ginger snap was the star of the show. It’s basically a ginger bread flavour ice cream, I’ve never had anything like it. Not too sweet, super decadent. Probably the 2nd best scoop of ice cream I’ve had in Boston so far. Salted caramel was also very nice, but could have been more rich and with a more intense. Still delicious, but not at the same level as the sorghum ginger snap which was exceptional. Overall, would definitely recommend Christina’s. Make sure you take the Sorghum Ginger Snap, trust me on this one.

This is a weird one. I had to knock off a star because of the bait and switch that happened. The ice cream I tried on my spoon was smooth and fresh and then I think the guy switched out one of my two scoops of ginger ice cream with older stuff as a scoop literally had sheets of ice in it I had so spit out and was not that smooth. The flavor was there, but not the same, more muted than what I had on the taster spoon for one of the scoops. Not okay. I got 3 scoops total. Ginger Ice Cream: Flavorful! Tastes like ginger without being overpowering or burning the mouth. Verdict: EAT THIS- JUST MAKE SURE THEY GIVE YOU THE NEW STUFF. Cardamom: Crisp, silky, not gritty at all. Verdict: LOVE THIS- EAT THIS, especially paired with the ginger Ice Cream. Verdict: EAT HERE, BUT MAKE SURE THEY DONT GIVE YOU OLD STUFF.

Came here for the second time ever. I don’t understand what these negative reviews are about but wow, what a lovely business. The flavors are refreshing and the quality of the ice cream is felt throughout every bite/lick. I had the salted caramel and sweet cream. A delicious combo! The servings are healthy, I could barely finish. The servers are kind and quick to respond. They allow you two flavors to try, and the line moves pretty quickly. There is indoor seating, however parking is a little difficult. The area is also really pretty with the lights and the different establishments. The pricing seems normal, with the times we are in. Would recommend! I plan on revisiting this summer.

This is a place where You Never Walk Alone! This means it’s a great place for Liverpool fans. The ice cream is wonderful. We had 3 scoops - khulfi (cardamom and pistachio), blue flower Earl Grey, and coconut w almond chips. All were equally outstanding. We tried a couple of chai latte flavors which were also good. Highly recommend. YNWA

A gem in the area, the flavorings are real and authentic, and actually interesting! Carrot cake was great with real carrot and raisin, absolutely a must-try if you don’t want something too sweet. Same with Kulfi- pistachio and cardamom, usually I’m scared to get kulfi flavors because it’s usually not great but Christina gets it! Strong fun flavors, it’s hard to make a choice here so just keep coming back to try them all!

All of Christina's homemade ice creams are so flavorful, distinct, and interesting. It seems the owners have an Indian background contributing to their flavors! My absolute favorite is their chocolate mousse. As much as I want to try their other flavors I would be remiss if I skipped it. Last time I paired it with oreo (possibly coffee oreo) and the combination was to die for. I was in heaven! My partner paired a couple of interesting flavors! I believe one was mint, which was so refreshing! And I forget what the second flavor was. Will return to edit if when we can remember what it was or when summer returns and we try more flavors!

When I was a child and got sick at school, my dad would pick me up and take me to get ice cream. Our little secret, lol. Strawberry ice cream with fresh strawberries. 40 years later, Christina's is still going strong because their ice cream is like no other. Every time I'm in town, I have to pass by. Thank you Christina's Ice cream for all the great memories and opening during school hours lol

March 28 (Friday), 2025. Stopped by for quick dessert at about 4pm. They had a a lot of unusual flavours. It's bad that they restrict sampling to just 2 flavours, it's very difficult to make up the mind. I bought the maple walnut flavour ice cream---I've never tasted this before!---with some Reece peanut butter cup crumble topping. It was mild, sweet, and tasty. It tasted a bit like maple syrup I guess, or perhaps I was just hallucinating.

If you're going to carry Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream (one of my three favorite flavors), you'd better deliver - and Christina's does! It was rich, warmly spiced, and it had a creamy texture. Besides many traditional flavors, they also serve more unique ones. I was interested in several of their variations on vanilla as a second scoop (the price for 2 scoops is a much better deal than for a single scoop). I chose Malted Vanilla, because I like the flavor malted milk powder brings to foods. Again, they delivered. Unless you have particular traditional favorite flavors, I suggest getting ones here that you don't normally find elsewhere. Even on a busier day, the line still moves pretty quickly.

Need to update their operating hours on Yelp, Google and everywhere else that shows hours. Checked both Yelp and Google and both said they were open until 10:30pm - got there around 9:45pm and closed. Not soon after we got there to see they were closed, at least half a dozen other people did the same thing. Their ice cream may be great, unfortunately I wasn't able to try it due to poor operations.

Came on a Friday evening around 9pm and it was empty. There are benches for seating, but we ended up getting our ice cream to-go. Apparently there's a limit of two samples per person, which could be more clearly noted. I got a medium cup with scoops of the Guatemalan Coffee and Masala Chai. The texture could be creamier, but the flavors were what I hoped for.

I've always wanted to try Christina's, but somehow I waited for a random winter day to stop by. They have a ton of flavors, including some really inventive ones. We got a large to try 3 flavors (Kulfi, Cinnamon, and Oreo). It was a bit odd that they served it in a regular styrofoam bowl, but the portion was definitely big. I really liked the Kulfi, which is similar to what they have at Toscanini's. The Cinnanom was a bit on the melty side and tasted a bit like applesauce, while the Oreo was very standard. Even on a cold winter night, the place was pretty busy. It smells really good in there from the spice shop next door. I would certainly come back to try some more flavors.

Small (5.40) green tea was not too sweet, but also had some ice chunks in it and the texture was a bit disappointing -- kinda dry? And wasn't the strongest flavor either. Wouldn't go back, there's lots of competition around.

Visited on a Saturday afternoon to find it quite empty! SPACE: Plenty of seating with a row of benches lined up against the wall. No tables so it's not a place where you can stay for too long. FLAVORS: A wall full of flavorful choices, there's something for everyone! ICE CREAM: I tried the lavender ice cream and it's so creamy! The lavender flavor really hits you which can get too overwhelming for some but I personally enjoyed it! My partner tried the chocolate peanut butter and he really enjoyed it as well. PARKING: Difficult especially during a weekend but not impossible. I suggest taking public transit!

Pretty solid spot for ice cream along Cambridge Street near Inman Square! We came here after dinner on a Tuesday evening and were the only patrons in the store. It was pretty chilly outside so given the time of year (early December) and the fact that it was a weekday, us being the only ones there wasn't a bad sign. They have a medley of flavors and a great menu, but we settled on sharing a red bean and matcha two scoop. The ice cream was tasty and had a great consistency as well. The creaminess was delicious and I enjoyed the dessert thoroughly. It was a little pricy I think for what was given, but I've seen worse serving sizes. Overall, I think that if you're in the mood for some delicious ice cream in the Inman Square area, Christina's is a great spot to try!

I loved the ice cream here!! The quality and flavor of the ice cream blew me out of the water. The ice cream was very creamy and the mango and green tea flavors were both strong but not over powering. Definitely recommend this place and this combo.

I used to come here often when I was at Harvard in the early 2000s. Unfortunately I have to report that the ice cream quality is not the same. Specifically I always got coffee Oreo and it was lacking flavor this time. Bummer.

Holy smokes that's some good ice cream! We tried the mango and it really tasted like the premium ones you get at the Indian grocery store. Really flavorful and full of spices. Smooth and creamy. We'll definitely be back to try more!

Amazing, unique ice cream place, comparable to Toscanini's and New City Microcreamery! Christina's has A LOT of unique choices, such as grape sorbet, burnt sugar, carrot cake, herbal chai and the like. They also have a lot of classic flavors too if being adventurous is not your thing. My favorite flavor is the Matcha (green tea) ice cream. It's very creamy and smooth, and there's none of the bitterness that sometimes comes with matcha ice cream found elsewhere. There's not really anywhere to sit inside, but in the summer there are park benches on the street nearby for you to enjoy your ice cream. Excited to come back and try some new flavors!

No samples :( Can't mix 2 flavors in a small cup Unfriendly service A little dirty inside (flies) Pros: Nice selection of flavors, although they were out of kafti and rose (they're two most popular flavors). - rum raisin was strong and good - Gina's coffee explosion was really tasty and flavorful - rich ice cream Wonder if ownership has changed?

Very yummy ice cream. Lots of unique flavors. Shop is cute and quaint. I recommend the mocha explosion; delicious!

Freezer burnt ice cream and stale cones for the win? Definitely not the quality or taste it used to be. Do better Christina's. There's too much competition to get lazy.

Not saying I can do better, but I'm also not employed by Christina's... Who thought this would be okay to sell to a customer? Very disappointing and embarrassing to open this cake at a birthday for my dad in front of our friends and family.

I love the variety of flavors that they have here. They allow 2 samples per person and I had such a tough time deciding which ones to try. Do you like coconut ice cream? There are 3 different flavors that include coconut that you can try! Don't even get me started on their chocolate flavors. If you are a fan of earl grey tea, then you should definitely try the blue flower earl grey. The tea flavor was super strong and fragrant. The rum raisin was pretty boozy! I ended up getting a scoop of the khulfi, which I've never had before. It had chunks of pistachios and lots of cardamom flavor. I would describe many ice cream shops in the Cambridge/Somerville area as having fun flavors. Christina's takes my perception of "variety" to another level.

Posting a photo of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. There is no chocolate. There is no chip. There are traces of dough that you need to truly, passionately look for. Giving one extra star purely because it's a small business in a cute neighborhood. also, this is the second chance I am giving to this place. I also tried burnt sugar which was equally abysmal. So sad! Just go next door and get a Ben and Jerry's pint.

This place has gone downhill. I grew up coming to this place , the ice cream is more like soft serve than hard ice cream. Also their portion sizes are a lot smaller for the same price.

Christina's Ice Cream is a lively small business. As I walked into the store, a warm smell of spices hit me and I instantly felt welcome. There is a variety of ice cream flavors, I usually get green tea. The green tea ice cream is smooth, rich, and creamy. Many green tea ice creams taste grainy or lack a good flavor, but Christina's green tea ice cream is great. Got a pint of it. Workers are friendly. Highly suggest a visit there. It's worth it! There's not a lot of space outside or inside to eat the ice cream, but getting a pint of it is a great option too! Definitely enjoy more than New City

This is by far my favorite ice cream shop in greater Boston area. I've ordered multiple ice cream cakes from them over the years and I always get the green tea and red bean combo. I recently tried their blue flower earl grey and ginger flavors and both really packed a punch. The blue flower earl grey wasn't too floral and had a nice earl grey taste. The ginger had a good spicy kick at the end. The two-scoop cup is pretty generous so I would recommend sharing it with another person.

Christina's has been on my list of places I've hoped to go since moving back to MA a couple years ago, and I finally had the chance to check it out on one of the first warm days (thank goodness/finally) of the year. I was curious about the burnt sugar since a lot of folks seemed to dig it, and--yes, it was delicious. If I am ever back in the area, I would go just to grab some of this, haha. I also had a scoop of the green tea ice cream, which was also very good. Agreed that it almost has like a whipped/fluffy texture to it compared to other ice cream--it's not too dense. I also must have gotten mega lucky because there was also no line on a Sunday afternoon & the service was friendly, so all in all--I hope to be back soon!

So tasty. Best salted caramel ice cream I've had. Coconut butterfinger was exactly as you would expect. Recommend the waffle cone.

Relatively new ownership. Rude servers. Kicked us out on most recent visit because they wanted to close a few minutes early. Threatened to call the police when I protested. We've been going here since 2009. No more.

Christina's Ice Cream absolutely blew me away. My friends and I randomly came here because it was close to where we were eating dinner and I did not expect it to be so amazing!!! I noticed when the guy was scooping my ice cream that it was a bit stretchy, not like the typical ice cream texture you first think of when you think of ice cream. But, I definitely like this texture better than regular ice cream; it feels smoother and creamy, but at the same time, slightly fluffy. Burnt Sugar 10/10 - To anyone who is coming here, I would highly recommend the burnt sugar. The first taste of it might leave you confused; when you first try it, it tastes sweet at first then turns increasingly bitter at the end. However, the deep, caramel bitterness is extremely addicting and keeps you wanting more and more. Mexican Chocolate 9/10 - This tastes like chocolate with some spice to it. I liked this a lot more than regular chocolate because, for me, regular chocolate is too thick and chocolatey for me (I'm not a fan of dark chocolate and chocolate ice cream is usually pretty dark). Cookie Dough 8.5/10 - They had a good classic cookie dough flavor. I liked that the chunks of cookie dough in it wasn't too large and was perfect small bite-sized pieces. I'm definitely coming back here to try more flavors, but also to get their burnt sugar again because I just can't forget about it. The burnt sugar has to be one of my top favorite ice cream flavors.

I was super disappointed until I finally found this gem! Creamy and delicious ice creams all around. I would be more happy if they did provide some testing before I make my choice. My favorite pick ? Chocolate mousse:)

Absolutely delicious and fresh. Service was fantastic and they have flavors that are not your typical ice cream flavors. Great wide variety of selections and I enjoyed coconut, green tea and burned caramel.

Drove 30 mins to finally try this place out with my almost 4 yr old. We walked in at 9:29 (didn't know they closed at 9:30 but they had a few people inside). The employee said they're closed. I asked if I can just get 1 thing for my daughter & he just rudely said no. Call me old school but I think making an exception for a toddler would've been good customer service. So turned off. I'll never come back here.

Since my first review I've returned like a million times still holding the 4 stars because not every flavor is outstanding, but ordering the chocolate mousse ice cream with fudge is a 5 star treat. Also the spiced flavors are nice.

I love this local ice cream shop in Inman Square! They have so many flavors for you to pick and I'm sure you will find at least one that you want to have. They often change the flavors that they offer frequently too...so, chances are you are bounded to find something new to try the next time you stop by there. They let you sample some flavors too..and I've tried quite a few interesting ones...like..kulfi, adzuki red beans, green tea, burnt sugar, almond chips, peanut butter chips, chocolate banana, mocha explosion, pumpkin and ginger molasses etc. I'm still kicking myself as I once saw they offer genmai cha flavor one day that I stopped by and I thought to myself that I would come back to try that flavor. But a few days after when I stopped by again, they no longer had it!!! I guess luck played quite a role in what you will get to have too...given the flavors do change pretty regularly! What I love about this place is the ice cream is decadently rich and creamy but not way too sweet either! Plus, their serving size is huge too. I got a 2 scoop serving and the cup came with 2 generous scoops and cost me only $5.50! Very good deal I think! Definitely stop by when you get a chance or are in the area!

Toscanini's is overrated. There, I said it. If you're still reading this, it means you're ready for a new ice cream spot and I'll make a couple arguments why Christina's should be it. One, mint chip ice cream. Two, Laphroaig ice cream. Mint chip because it's just all-around a flavor for winners. Laphroaig because I haven't ever seen that flavor anywhere but Christina's. They make winner ice cream and bizarre ice cream. So something for everyone. PS: Laphroaig ice cream is delicious. I also happen to like Laphroaig. Not sure if I'm making a great case here for my taste qualifications.

I ordered a medium sized ice cream cake which can serve 10-12 people for $35. You can choose two flavors of ice cream, I got the adzuki bean and coconut cream. You can have rainbow or chocolate sprinkles on the side. The customer service over the phone when ordering the cake was excellent. Pick up was very easy and staff was very friendly. The Adzuki bean flavor was up to expectation, you still have some bean bits like the ice cream bar. The coconut ice cream had some coconut flakes mixed in it too. Overall, really good experience with tasty and unique ice cream cake flavors you can't get anywhere else. I highly recommend giving it a try here, there's many many flavors to pick from.

An amazing array of both traditional and really inventive flavors. The two I got (banana & ginger molasses) were sooo good. Generous portion too.

Used to love coming to Christina's for their different flavors. Something is a bit off now with the ice cream - the flavors don't seem as exotic as they used to and the ice cream is a bit too sweet. I don't find myself craving a visit. The shop has t been updated for quite some time and is a bit sticky.

This rating solely applies to their customer service which has fallen off a cliff in the past couple of months. The ice cream itself is fantastic. We've been ordering 2-3 half gallon containers of Christina's ice cream every month for the past 2 years. We would call a week in advance, pick up the following week, no problems. 2 months ago, it appears that the entire staff was replaced with folks completely untrained and unaware of the phone ordering process. Every other time we called, we would have to inform the staff member on the phone that "Yes, you do take 1/2 gallon container orders." The real big problem however is that every other time we would go to pick up our ice cream, they would either have no record of our phone order or admit that they forgot to make the order. Alas, today was the third time this happened, and it will be the last. It's a long trip to Christina's for us, and we just can't keep having our time wasted like this. Sadly, we will no longer be giving this business our custom.

Great ice cream! I think I found my new go to flavor... coffee Oreo. It was delicious. The chocolate chip cookie dough was also incredible! We will be back.

I'm a big fan of the Khulfi - thick, creamy ice cream with pistachio/nutty bits and cardamom with hints of saffron. Never expected to love spices in ice cream this much! (The masala chai and rum raisin were two other interesting flavors)

Loved the mango ice cream. It was super refreshing! The ice cream is smooth and so yummy! Will definitely come again to try more flavors hehe

Stopped by Christina's for a little evening ice cream and I was so happy I did! They had tons of flavors and the ice cream wasn't overly sweet. I went with the cookies and cream and was very happy with my decision. Christina's does also own a spices shop next door, so beware upon entering it dos have a curry/spice scent...which is a little off putting when you are craving ice cream but I promise look past it! The prices aren't cheap or outrageous for the area. I would say its pretty standard with Cambridge's price point. I will definitely be back!

If you find yourself wanting something sweet after eating dinner in Inman square, Christina's is the perfect place to stop! They have a variety of ice cream flavors, including sorbet and dairy/gluten free options. I got a medium (which allows you to choose two different flavors) and ordered the chocolate chip cookie dough and chocolate mousse. I really loved the cookie dough, there were a ton of pieces in it. The chocolate mousse was very rich, delicious, but hard to eat all of it. My friends ordered the mocha and burnt sugar which they enjoyed! I thought the pricing was a bit steep, but I am glad I tried this place out. I thought the restaurant could've done a bit better enforcing social distancing, but they were very busy. Definitely step by if you're in the area!

Very very good ice cream, and this was on a full stomach. Samples were good. Green tea flavor was surprisingly tasty, Peanut Chip one was good. Salted caramel was excellent.

Still so good. One of my favorite ice cream shops on the planet! Burnt sugar baby! Yes!

I tried this place because it was well known in Cambridge for a while and my cookie dough ice cream tasted like nothing. my friend ordered the rose flavor and the worker told her that it is the best flavor and it tasted like chemicals. all the ice creams were very disappointing for this to be a well known place. the new owners definitely brought this place down.

tip: getting a large (3 scoop) and a small (1 scoop) is cheaper than getting 2 mediums by a dollar I think burnt sugar: definitely had a burnt, roasted taste which we loved, maybe could've had a bit richer of a brown butter flavor or something in there for texture tho Masala chai: nicely spiced Coconut butterfinger: my favorite flavor wise but again needed some more texture--either bigger butterfinger pieces or maybe some peanut butter/caramel swirl? Adzuki bean: nice but prob wouldn't get again bc the flavor wasn't strong at all. Honestly tasted like taro lol Portion size is good! Would like to try other more unique flavors again!

Rating a 3.5 stars. I ordered the green tea and carrot cake flavors. The green tea was great with lots of flavor and not too strong, as how it's done by some other places. However, the carrot cake flavor was super disappointing. The consistency was not creamy and full but flaky and icey. I also tried the cinnamon banana, and it was just okay. I'll try some other flavors.

It was okayyy, maybe my expectations were higher but we got one scoop of green tea and one scoop of cookies and cream and it didn't really amaze me. The place seems older so it could definitely use a face lift unless they're trying to go for the homey, less modern vibe which I could see. I felt like the place was a bit dirty though, and the counters aren't clear like most ice cream places where you can see the flavors so it was a bit confusing where we needed to order. Not amazing, not terrible, just good ol decent ice cream!

This is a homey neighborhood spot for delicious homemade ice cream and sorbets. They switch up their fruit sorbets every few days or so. They get creative and use what's in season. I love stopping by to see which new flavor is on deck! Some of my favorite flavors are Apricot, Gina's Mocha explosion, Burnt Sugar, Green Tea, Guava, Peach, and many more. Definitely worth a try!

2.5 stars... Yelp directed me here, but I can't say I'm totally sold on this place. When we arrived there was a line out the door which would indicate this place is fab. When we got to the counter we identified several we wanted to try, but unlike many reviews, the staff was very pushy and rushed us along. I decided on the carrot cake, banana, and salted caramel banana split. Banana was as advertised and tasted of fresh banana, the consistency was more icy than creamy though. The salted caramel was the best of the three. The carrot cake was tasty, but a whole scoop ended up being too much. Hot fudge was a bit scarce, fresh banana was perfectly ripe, and almond toppings were crunchy good. Ambiance is frat house soup kitchen, prices are in line with expectation for area, and service left a bit to be desired. If I come back to beantown, I'm giving PJ Licks a shot before coming here again. This joint does not make the list.

There's a reason that Christina's has been around for more than 30 years! The flavors are really the star here, but the texture is perfect too. Try something unique like Burnt Sugar, Coconut Butterfinger, or Ginger Molasses. The flavors rotate, too, so be sure to thoroughly scan the large menu! The service can be a bit slow, but it's worth the wait!

Stopped by during a heat wave and it hit the spot! Good variety of flavors, pretty standard. I sampled the chocolate peanut butter and was immediately sold. I got a small and was given a pretty large amount (hate it when you get a small and they give you something that in my mind would be a kiddie). Enjoyed it very much and will definitely be going back!