Far Out Ice Cream

Rebekah got me right!!!! I finally made it in to the shop! I had the Chocoblock. It was amazing its fresh ingredients mixed in naturally to give you that authentic New Zealand taste’. ————— August & Brad are exactly the kind of energy Canalside needs! Walking through the newly upgraded Cambridgeside Galleria, these two immediately stood out. As a local business owner, I pay attention to design, branding, and atmosphere and theirs hits every mark. Clean, premium, welcoming… you can just tell this brand is built to grow across the city. I’ll keep it real… I didn’t get to try the ice cream because I was rushing to dinner. But trust me, I’m coming back for it. A setup this solid deserves the support. Make sure you stop by, show love, and give credit where it’s due. Keep going, fellas, y’all are onto something big.

I created my own with a vanilla base, mango, and graham crackers mixed in. Loved that it wasn’t overly sweet, and the flavors worked really well together. Only downside, there was a piece of banana at the end of my cone, which makes me think the swirl machine wasn’t cleaned properly. Also a bit pricey at $9.75 for a regular size in a waffle cone.

Far Out Ice Cream is a newer ice cream spot that has been open for about a year specializing in New Zealand style ice cream. They have a robust display of flavors, as well as mix-ins and toppings that go with the ice cream. It was our first time trying it, and the staff were very friendly and helpful even though it was close to closing time. They explained how the ice cream is made and the best combinations for each flavor. We got 2 different ice creams with toppings mixed in, as well as a milkshake. The ice cream looked like soft serve, but wasn't soft serve. The consistency was pretty smooth and not too sweet, and the mix-ins and toppings went well with the flavors. The milkshake wasn't too thick or too watery, but had a good flavor. Prices weren't too high, and they also had premade ice cream pints in a freezer available to buy. Overall, a great first experience and highly recommended to try.

So they sell "New Zealand style" ice cream where they freshly blend a base ice cream (vanilla or chocolate) with Fruit of your choice, and you can add toppings. They had run out of waffle comes, apparently they also make it there. The line was pretty long when I was there. The ice cream was pretty rich. Had a strong flavor condensed milk. I had vanilla + mango and it was smooth, oddly creamy, and delicious. Would come again for the experience of it and to try different combinations.

Okay I was skeptical… but this place is INCREDIBLE. I mean we came two days in a row just because of how good this place was. And we being two broke med students. I got the shark attack soda and my friend got the ice cream. Phenomenal. I mean it. Jaw dropping mouth watering stomach churning delicious. If you like those little gummy sharks you will loveeeee the shark drink!!! The only tiny thing that could be improved is my friends mango/passionfruit ice cream had chocolate in it which we didn’t ask for but it was still good!!! We may be back again tomorrow…

The ice cream was great loved the concept & how you get to sort of customize your own. They have good options with the ice cream , went with the dairy free chocolate & pineapple.. was very delicious. They also have their own coffee that you can take home. Overall great alternative to your typical ice cream.

Edit: In response to my original review (below), I was contacted by the owner of Far Out (not just the location I visited). He assured me that our experience was far from what they intend to deliver and that he would take action to ensure that employees were aware that customers had felt the way we did. As a result of the sincere interest in improving customer experience, I am raising my rating by a star and I will give Far Out another try. Original review: Ice cream was very inconsistent and, when we asked about it, all five of us found the response to be very dismissive, bordering on rude. Won't be going back.

Stopped in after our volleyball league ended, I ordered the sandworm after my friend recommended it because it was themed after the Dune 2 movie! The combinations are really interesting, they literally mix ice cream with the fruit altogether, I was expecting the fruit to be at the bottom of the cup. We also got another ice cream cup mixed with a bunch of other ingredients and that was really delicious as well. They don't really give you a lot of ice cream which is good because you don't really feel like you're absolutely stuffed afterwards.

The staff is always friendly. And there is always a rotation of interesting flavors. For hot and humid nights this place is my go to as the ice cream is very light and refreshing with the fruit based flavors. Fair prices too My favorite is the banana or the raspberry icecream

We got the kookaberry with a vanilla base and chocolate base, to compare. The vanilla emphasized the berry flavors (wasn't prominent in the background) while the chocolate flavor was a bit stronger (and better imo!) We went on a Wednesday night and the wait was very long- maybe 10 min between ordering through the kiosk and receiving our ice creams. Granted there were only 2 people behind the counter and it was very busy, but this place is much slower than your typical ice cream shop. This was my first time here and I intentionally chose a basic flavor combo to try first- I'd return to try other funkier combinations for sure!

Reminds me of old school Ankara/Angora fro yo mix-ins (IYKYK), which I'm a big fan of. I enjoyed Far Out's version, which has more limited topping options, but felt healthier (I'm a fan of the kookaburra). Wouldn't call this "ice cream" though: it's not as creamy and rich as typical ice cream, and squarely falls into fro yo territory for me. Not a bad thing, but good to note that expectations don't match reality. It's also really pricey for what it is, compared to other fro yo and ice cream shops- so not really an every day kind of treat.

Nutso expensive but pretty good ice cream! I got the chocolate raspberry and it was great to have in soft serve form, with every bite tasting equally of chocolate and fresh berries. I don't believe any of the ice cream here will have the strong dairy taste that marks a good New England ice cream, but the light fruit flavors make New Zealand ice cream delicious all the same.

This place is such a unique and delicious treat! Every time I've visited, my experience has been great. And you know it's good when the smell of freshly baked waffle cones is the first smell that greets you as you walk inside. On my last visit, I tried one of their new specialty flavors which was made of strawberry and had honey drizzled on top. I love how fresh and fruity (without being artificial tasting) their ice cream is. Their cones are also delicious, although I wish they offered more varieties. I will say too that there is very limited seating inside. If you're coming with a large group, just expect that you'll probably have to take your ice cream to-go.

The service was really good and the kiosks were easy to use. The ice cream was not too sweet and not too heavy. If you like very creamy ice cream, this ain't it. But if you like airy and fluffy, this hits the spot. Of note, their entrance is not ADA accessible, and it would nice if it were for their patrons with disabilities.

Good ice cream. Kiosks take your order. Cool aesthetic. A great date spot. If only they were open in the morning and I could try their coffee

My favorite ice cream place in Boston!!! General info: New Zealand style ice cream where you can mix real fruit flavors into creamy delicious ice cream! Updates on food: Unfortunately this used to be a 5 star for me, but my recent visit made it a bit closer to a 4 star. Previously, I feel like they used a lot of fruit when mixing into the ice cream. This time, I got the chocolate and banana which is my favorite combination, but the banana flavor was not very consistent throughout the ice cream. Some parts were more banana-y, and others felt like there was none at all.. Pricing: this place can definitely get a little pricey. It has made me even consider just getting the pint as it's only a few more dollars than the large size of the ice cream. Parking: street parking

I don't want to lead my fellow Yelpers astray, so unfortunately I must update this review with my latest experience. My boyfriend and I decided to return to Far Out during this season's first heat wave, and I think I actually loled after my first bite of our peach ice cream. It tasted like...nothing. We got waffle cone bits mixed in and a caramel drizzle (which was seemingly invisible? Or maybe they forgot it? Unknown). Blandest thing I've ever consumed. I called it quits, but my bf soldiered on because he spent $10 on it and felt like it was the right thing to do/doesn't let bad food crush his spirit in the same way I do. Maybe it was just an off day, but I can't see myself returning.

Don't order online pickup unless you want the special online flavor. You are forced to pay a tip, and the takeout ice cream is compressed by the lids. It's better and so easy to order from the store kiosks because they have a bigger menu selection and it doesn't take that long inside anyway unless there's a long line. My favorite New Zealand combos so far have been anything berry. Those seem to taste the least sweet and most natural tasting. Also, they have very good tasting coffee and yummy lattes!

10/10 experience! So refreshing and love the mix-ins. I got the Strawberry with the graham crackers and my friend got the mango matcha

Tried the Kookaberry, which is their signature combination of strawberry, blueberry and raspberry with a vanilla base. The ice cream itself was very smooth and creamy, and tasted great for a supposedly "healthier" version of ice cream, but they don't seem to clean or swap out the ice cream emulsifier between orders because my ice cream had a very distinct chocolate flavor mixed in as well from the order right before mine. If you have significant allergies to anything on their menu, I would probably be careful with what you order here. Service was pretty fast and it was very busy on a Friday night.

Super bright and fun vibes inside which I love! I got their best seller "strawberry grahamcake" and they infused strawberries and graham cracker crumbs into the ice cream It's basically cold stone creamery style but infused by a machine, not folded with the two medal spoons. The strawberry taste was prominent (which is good if you love strawberry ice cream) but halfway down the cone it became vanilla ice cream and that part was my favorite. Also it was $9 after tax for a cone (I guess that's the price you pay for customizable ice cream) and it comes out tasting like fro yo. Overall it's def a new and different experience! Super cute spot but the line can get long and interfere with the folks eating inside. You also order on an iPad so there's no interacting with the staff, other than to pickup your ice cream. I def wanna go back to try other flavors like chocolate ice cream with strawberry mixed in or vanilla and mango. :)

Loved the fresh berry flavor in the Kookaberry, which was a refreshing treat for a warm summer evening! The ice cream itself is slightly tangy, with a flavor and texture almost like frozen Greek yogurt. I definitely want to return to try some of the other flavor combinations! Bonus points to the staff who were exclusively playing "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)"

This was incredible! I got the kookaberry frozen yogurt with honey on top in a cone and wow! It was remarkable. This place was so cute too. I liked being able to use the order kiosks myself and see what's in and out of stock. My order was made very quickly as well. Overall I loved it here

Dining method: Counter-serve/Dine-in Item(s) ordered: Vanilla yogurt base with mango, peach, and toasted coconut flakes Speed: Kinda slow for an ice cream place. The order took about 10 minutes to come out. Value: At about $6-$7, this is a great buy on a hot day! The review: Far Out is a fun concept to try if you're ever bopping around Coolidge Corner. This New Zealand ice cream spot blends ice cream base with several fruit mix-ins and toppings. My ice cream did not taste very strongly of peach or mango, but did taste a bit like banana, which I did not order. Perhaps their cleaning is not the best. Though I did not bring it back, they will re-make if there's an issue, so their service is nice. If this is your one chance in Brookline, I'd opt for another cool treat, but if you're a local, this unique ice cream is worth a try.

Really cool concept and delicious ice cream. Ice cream season is upon up and I totally recommend coming here to get your fix!

Last week, we dropped by this place for some dessert. There was a bit of a queue and we waited for about 10 minutes before we could place our order on the electronic kiosk. You can customize your ice cream or you can choose the pre-made flavors(Enzy's favorites). I did the latter and got the New Zealand Colada which consisted vanilla ice cream, mango and pineapple chunks, and toasted coconut flakes. We waited for about 10 minutes before we got our order. The New Zealand Colada tasted very good. I usually don't like coconut flakes but the combination worked. However, I could only taste the pineapple but not the mango. I would try out other flavors next time if I'm around the area.

Was in the area for dinner so decided to come here for ice cream. I've never had New Zealand style ice cream and this did not disappoint. Peach Cobbler - it actually tasted like peach cobbler in ice cream form. This was one of their seasonal items. Toastie Sunrise - when I received the ice cream it was leaning and melting. I think it had been sitting for a bit before they called me to get my order. The honey drizzle was better than I expected. The flavors worked well together. I tasted all the flavors expect the banana. I loved the bits of toasted coconut blended into the ice cream.

Went to the Coolidge Corner Theatre tonight and need a post movie snack. A short walk away was a fun looking place called Far Out Ice Cream. Easy to find on-street parking and sit-down eating inside and out. The place is unique in that you pick from a list of creams, add goodies of your choosing and then toppings. Or, you can just select a few specials. The servers pull the ingredients together and they are mixed in an auger and emptied into a cup, cone or both. The outcome is magical! I had a special from their list called strawberry gram cracker and my wife had the toasty sunrise. The third in our party went rogue and made a concoction of her own. All three were excellent! Since the place was hopping, we walked a block and had our ice cream on a bench. Guilt only set in when we noticed the business we were sitting in front of... Give this place a try!

Great spot for dairy free ice cream options. We tried the Strawberry grahamcake and the vanilla. Both were great. They have a self-service kiosk inside and a small seating area.

I wanted to like this place. It's so cute and has such a fun concept fresh ingredients. However, both times I've tried it I found the vegan icecream to be chalky and not mixed well at the bottom (the top is fruity and the bottom is not mixed). I tried it twice because my friend loves it and thought that maybe they just had a bad day the first time but I will not be going again. Also there are so many pricey up charges for toppings that it makes getting a small icecream unnecessarily expensive.

NEW ZEALAND STYLE ICE CREAM Far Out Ice Cream is more than just great ice cream! Whether you're craving a stellar cone or a fantastic cup of coffee, their mission is simple: to deliver happiness, one cone or cup at a time. The founders were inspired by the beauty and culture of New Zealand, where they discovered the joy of 'Real Fruit Ice Cream.' Now, Far Out is on a mission to make their ice cream a vehicle for something greater - connecting with communities, spreading joy to customers and team members, and working towards sustainability goals. Far Out believes in real connections and putting teammates first. Their journey has taken them from the beaches of Hull, MA, to their beautiful Brookline, MA storefront, and they're excited to see where Far Out goes next. Stop by anytime - you're sure to love it! I highly recommend trying their pre-set soft serve mixtures or creating your own! Join them for a Far Out experience that speaks for itself! FOLLOW @zackaryeats on Instagram/Tiktok for more foodie finds

We were greeted right when we walked in. We explained we'd never been and the person behind the counter proceeded to tell us all about the process and available products. You order via a kiosk but they are there to answer questions. HOORAY FOR DAIRY FREE OPTIONS! That actually are quite good. I ordered the rasperri mudslide dairy free, I could've definitely got a kid size because I don't do a lot of ice cream and it's a pretty good portion size. It was pretty tasty. They use real fruit so there will be seeds present. Stop in, it's a cute little shop.

Interesting soft serve dessert! The place was super.busy when we went on a weeknight after dinner so there wasn't a ton of space and the wait was a little long, however the staff were doing their best and we got our orders within a few minutes. They have you order on a kiosk with a few flavor options that are mixed in with the toppings you choose, making a very well blended dessert. The consistency was a bit better than most soft serve I think and pretty unique. I enjoyed the flavors they had and the end product was pretty delicious. The only con here I think was the price - I'd much prefer a larger portion for less quality ice cream honestly so the tiny portion for the almost $10 was a little disappointing. For dessert though, I'd probably return albeit not super often, but the experience was pretty positive and I enjoyed my time!

Best ice cream I've had in a long time! The Mango Pineapple Matcha flavor is incredibly refreshing, creamy, and just the right amount of sweetness. Portions are big, ice cream tastes high quality

I'd never heard of New Zealand ice cream, even though I'd spent a month there, so I was extremely intrigued! Turns out this is only served when it's their summer. The line was long, but we were at the counter within a few minutes. You order at the tablet yourself and then they call out your name on the other end. You can build your own, but the peach cobbler was one of their specialties, so we decided to try it, and it was different from everything else we've had. Liked the pieces of peach mixed into each bite. I wasn't wowed by the flavor, but I enjoyed trying it just once and thought it was refreshing, making it good for summertime. I recommend giving it a go at least once!

I would choose soft serve over scooped ice cream any day but unfortunately I don't think this spot is for me. I got a kiddie-sized ice cream with their chocolate base, raspberries, and cookies and creme blended in. The ice cream tasted... healthy. It wasn't super sweet (probably due to the tartness from the fruit) but also wasn't very creamy. I barely tasted the cookies and creme which was disappointing because you have to pay extra for mix-ins. The blended fruit added some texture to the ice cream so it was a little grainy. I imagine that some of the softer fruits (banana, mango) would have a smoother texture. As others have mentioned, if they don't clean the cup before they blend your ice cream, then you will get a little bit of whatever the person before you had.

Huge line out the door Friday night! This place is really cool they have some kind of machine where they put in fruits and it mixes everything in I assume. The wait was pretty fast 15-20 minutes and ordering is really easy via kiosk machines. I ordered the vanilla with blueberry and mango!I really liked how it wasn't so sweet! It had little to no sugar, but it was sooo delicious! Please if you are in the area you gotta give them a try!

This place is totally original and not overhyped. The kiddie size is large enough and the fruit taste is so fresh! Got vanilla base with cherry and peach my first time, fro yo base with raspberry and blueberry the second. Preferred the latter but loved both and the staff is so sweet!

Far out is one of my favorite places for ice cream!! It makes me feel somewhat healthy that the ice cream is blended with fruit lol. It tastes so fresh!!! I love doing banana paired with another fruit bc the banana makes it a little more creamier. The staff is always super nice and smiling!! The shop is so inviting and has their kookaburra logo hidden all over who is adorable!! Highly recommend trying :)

Far Out Ice Cream is such a fun and tasty addition to the Brookline area! When they first opened, the line would be out the door! But now, it's definitely chilled down a bit and the wait times are much faster and manageable. You can order online or go in person and order using a tablet. They make their ice cream using fresh fruit right in front of you and you can customize what goes in it; starting from the dairy bases to the fruits and toppings. I really like their Kookaberry (which is a fruit mix) with a vanilla ice cream base! The ice cream itself is really creamy and tastes delicious. They give you a lot, even if you order a small. I love the fact you can watch them make your ice cream as well using their machines. They also have coffee which is really cool too, I'm sure it's really tasty as well! Overall, Far Out is a cute little ice cream shop. There's some indoor seating, but not a lot. There's also two tables outside. I can't wait to try their other flavors and make different combinations!

I've been here multiple times with all different crowds of my life. The ice cream is amazing here and you can taste the freshness. The joint is very small so the line can feel very long, but trust me it's worth the wait.

What We Ate: Raspberry Mudslide (chocolate ice cream, raspberries, chocolate chunks and chocolate drizzle, cup and Cone (Dairy), $10 Would Recommend? No "New Zealand-style" ice cream = ice cream mixed with frozen fruit of your choice to create fruit-infused soft serve. Additional choice for toppings. Order at the counter. Seating with tables inside and outside. Good idea, but didn't quite pull it off. Fruit was so blended in, you couldn't tell it was there. Makes for expensive soft serve. Not bad taste wise, but bad value.

Good, not great! I was really excited to try out New Zealand style ice cream after hearing about it on TikTok. It's cool that they blend frozen fruits into the soft serve. But the end result wasn't as tasty as I had hoped. The ice cream is incredibly smooth. The kookaberry (strawberry, blueberry, raspberry) is one of their signature flavors. I would recommend the kookaberry with vanilla dairy base. The mango with vanilla base did not have as strong of a fruity flavor. And the one I got had some leftover banana probably from the previous customer. It must be hard to fully clean out the machines between use. The banana added a nice sweetness. Perhaps it's a matter of finding the right blend! Maybe the chocolate + banana, or even their frozen yogurt would taste better. The space is cute! Worth checking out, but maybe just once.

Delicious!! First time here, I didn't want to hold up the line at the walk-up window so I did a quick scan of the options and went with vanilla, added strawberries and coconut. I figured this is pretty basic and that would tell me if this was awesome or not. Yes, it was awesome. Perfect flavor, none of that heavy "cream stuck on the throat" feeling afterwards. Next time I am going with a large.. or maybe a pint, I have no shame. Bonus points too for a walk-up window, that is HUGE if you have your dog with you!!!

It was fine. I am familiar with their machine as there are at least a couple others in Greater Boston who use similar ones. I was very pleased they had vegan friendly bases, though the vanilla was overpowering coconut milk taste which since my kookBerry was short on fruit, it kind of just tasted like coconut. We also got a chocolate (dairy) base and we weren't a huge fan of the chocolate test. I'm used to watching this machine get cleaned with water between every use but they seem to keep using it over and over unless they did a non dairy one and even then, I saw them change the cone, but not do any type of water cleaning of the mixer. Cost came to $34+ for 5 regular sized ones, some with mix ins and one with a cone. They were doing really good business with people lined up. Ordering is on an android toast tablet / card only.

Love being able to mix and match fresh fruit with my ice cream for a delicious, smooth, bright sweet treat! I definitely recommend topping your ice cream with wildflower honey - lifechanging!

Love this concept of self-select ice cream! The chocolate base is extremely good and well matched with the fruit. Staff was super helpful!

I was a little confused at first, but there are Kiosks at the back to order. My husband and I thought the long black was very smooth (2 shots and we added a little cream).

Love the concept of this ice cream spot - you can choose your base, flavorings, and toppings! Or you can trust the experts at Far Out and get their signature flavors. We enjoyed ours - I personally found the New & Exciting Matcha with Apricot (Vanilla ice cream) to be the best.

Fun and cute spot for ice cream! I got the signature kookaberry with vanilla base, the flavors were bright and you could taste the tanginess of the berries. I prefer sweet to sour so it wasn't my favorite, but the strawberry grahamcake was delicious. Line moves quickly, easy to order yourself on a tablet. Would like to come back to try all of the Enzy's favorites.

Very fun place to stop in for dessert! I was excited to check out the unique way that they create the ice cream. They have a special New Zealand ice cream machine that mixes the ice cream with fruits and other toppings. It's so well mixed it basically becomes a new ice cream flavor. Highly recommend their most popular flavor- kookaberry- which is a mix of different berries. Add some chocolate shavings coconut and other toppings to give the ice cream a satisfying little bit of a crunch. My bf made a chocolate banana ice cream that he really enjoyed- but he said he liked my flavor even better!

Okay I didn't really get why there was a line, I thought Far Out was going to be regular ice cream yknow? However, I really enjoyed the ice cream blended with fruit. It tasted so refreshing! You can add a number of fruits as well so the combinations are endless. I felt lied to cause i thought kookaberry was something cool but it's just strawberry, blueberry, and raspberry LMAO.

coming here, i wasn't sure if far out was another ice cream place overrated on social media. for once, i was not disappointed. the fresh fruitiness of my favorite fruits twirled with the satisfying cold sweetness of ice cream on my tongue. it was sweetly familiar, yet entirely new. the service was efficient and the seating and design were sleek and well designed. will be coming back.

Came back to try the Mango Matcha and Cherry Blossom flavor! Both were so good! Not too heavy, but nice and creamy! I've been here a couple of time and it never disappoints!

First time visiting and definitely coming back! My partner and I got a kookaberry ice cream on a kiddie cup and toastie sunrise in a waffle cone - TASTE: 5/5 - I don't usually get fruit-based ice cream but wanted to try the signature kookaberry, which was really satisfying! What blew us away though was the toastie sunrise. It was perfectly balanced, with the strawberry and banana, toasted coconut, and amazing honey drizzle. Looking forward to trying all of "Enzy's Favorites!" TEXTURE: 4/5 - my kookaberry had bits of berries in it, and we liked the crunch of the waffle cone PRICE: 4/5 - our total came to $16, which we deemed worth it lol SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - generous and tall portions, and there was a lot of honey drizzle! SERVICE: 4/5 - we walked in at 6:15pm on a Sunday and there were a handful of people in line. We liked that you can order on a tablet. Waited approx. 5min for our ice cream to be ready, while observing how the ice cream machine worked ATMOSPHERE: 5/5 - narrow, bright space w fun decor and colors! PARKING: 4/5 - parked a block away on Harvard St

The kookaberry mix with chocolate base was great! The store is clean and bright, and the tablets were easy enough to use for ordering. It's a little pricey and slightly slow, especially considering the shop was empty. But the soft serve was smooth with good flavor--definitely worth a try after dinner in the area!

I had the kook berry ice cream, it was good the texture was closer to a sorbet than ice cream which I liked. Can't really go wrong with ice cream but it's nothing to really go out of your way for like I did.

Located in the corner of brookline, this ice cream shop serves New Zealand ice cream where they blend vanilla ice cream with frozen fruits. They have a simple menu of ice cream bases and flavors to choose from but I enjoy the simplicity of it! The vanilla ice cream is creamy and not too sweet which is to my liking. Overall, I enjoyed my ice cream there. Staff was friendly but they have limited indoor seatings. I highly recommend the kookaberry flavor (mix of strawberry, raspberry and blueberry) The wallpaper in the store in colorful and vibrant and have a good amount of seatings indoors and outdoors. There are also parkings at behind the store. Food: 9/10 Service: 8/10 Experience: 8/10 Value: 8/10