New City Microcreamery

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New City Microcreamery

Ice cream shop · Neighborhood Four

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403 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

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Scratch-made ice cream with unique flavors & local coffee  

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403 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139 Get directions

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The Best Ice Cream in Boston | Eater Boston

"New City gets super nerdy about its ice cream — liquid nitrogen is involved in the dessert-making process — at great benefit to ice cream enthusiasts. Come here for dollops of pillowy, airy creams in classic shades like mint chip, coffee, vanilla, and chocolate. Aside from the Central Square, Hudson, and Sudbury locations, New City’s pints are also stocked in Whole Foods and other local grocers around the area." - Tanya Edwards

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Best Christmas Pies to Order in Boston - Eater Boston

"Another option for ice cream pies: New City is serving peppermint stick, apple, and pecan ice cream pies ($35 each). Order online by December 20 for pickup December 22 to 24 at either location." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal

https://boston.eater.com/22770732/where-to-order-holiday-pies-boston-thanksgiving-christmas
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New City Microcreamery - Review - Cambridge - Boston - The Infatuation

"New City Microcreamery steeps their ice creams for 24 hours, then freezes them with liquid nitrogen - supposedly that’s why their scoops are so rich and creamy. Look, we’ll believe anything a marketing firm tells us as long as there’s great ice cream involved. And from our experiences with the salted Oreo, ginger lemongrass, and peanut butter brownie flavors, that involvement is certainly not in question." - Joel Ang

https://www.theinfatuation.com/boston/reviews/new-city-microcreamery
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New City Microcreamery Opens in Cambridge - Eater Boston

"A three-year-old ice cream shop from west of Boston finally extended its reach to the metro area. New City Microcreamery has opened (under limited hours for now) at 403 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge’s Central Square." - Dana Hatic

https://boston.eater.com/2018/9/10/17840622/new-city-microcreamery-cambridge-central-square-ice-cream
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fa callejas

Google
Very delicious ice cream! The mango sorbet was excellent, and the salted cookies & cream was also tasty—though quite sweet, so if you're not a fan of overly sweet flavors, you might want to skip that one. The baklava and Boston pie flavors were also great! I recommend asking for a few sample tastes before ordering so you can choose your favorite.

Myriam Ward

Google
Delicious ice cream in the Cambridge area. So far the second best in Boston. First off hats off to the staff. Both of the women there were super kind and allowed me to try many flavours before choosing. Didn’t feel rushed at all, and they gave some great advice on the flavours. Makes a huge difference to the overall experience. I ended up deciding on 1 scoop of the Salted Cookies and Cream and 1 scoop of Tres Leches. Honestly hesitated for a long time because the Nutella and Ferrero Rocher was also amazing and definitely a must try for chocolate lovers. What separates New City Microcreamery from other ice cream shops is the texture. It’s super smooth and creamery but still somehow quick light. In my opinion their ice cream has the best texture out of all the shops in Boston. The Tres Leches was delicious: great salted caramel flavour with actual caramel mixed into the ice cream. The Salted Cookies and Cream was also fantastic: big crunchy pieces of Oreo, and the slight salted note was a great idea. The only thing stopping this place from being a 5 stars is that there isn’t any « this is the best scoop of ice cream I’ve ever had flavour » yet. They’re definitely capable of it, I just think they need to « push the enveloppe » a bit further in terms of how bold their flavours are.

Cameron

Google
The ice cream here was as good as I heard with way more going on with the flavors! The mix ins are the highlight with the baklava having layers of honey and nuts, and the salted cookies n cream had these delicious crispy cookie clusters. Not to mention how good the actual homemade waffle cone was, so definitely a must have. Overall really great, definitely coming back to try more soon!

bi ih

Google
I absolutely love ice cream. My initial plan was to go to another well known shop nearby, but decided to visit New City after seeing the staff at the other place engaged in some unsanitary behaviors. I didn't try the ice cream at the other place, but I was really happy with what I had at New City. We sampled Salted Cookies and Cream and honestly I couldn't taste anything. Also sampled Cake Batter and it was too sweet, maybe this one is more tailored to a kid's palate lol ended up ordering Baklava and Espresso Mud Pie. The espresso flavor was really intense, but I enjoyed it even though I don't drink coffee. The Baklava was absolutely delicious. I loved the flavors, the filo dough and the nuts. The serving size is also very decent.

Michelle Cho

Google
The selection of flavors makes me count my blessings!!! There were so many to choose from. There’s also a selection of different cones and cups to choose from as well. I tried the Dubai Chocolate this time … I’d say it’s such an interesting combo of caramel, chocolate, and pistachio! The texture of it is so good. I wish I had a second stomach to eat more. The service was kind and patient with my eagerness to sample a few flavors. The ceiling is quite high, making it feel spacious in spite of the limited seating. It was a fun place to visit with dearly beloved friends!

N Neil

Google
A bit pricey for the offerings and just okay. 1} Salted Caramel $5.75: Felt like it was not fully mixed? The flavor distribution seemed not as strong in a couple bites. Still good though. OKAY. {1} Strawberry $3.00: Lovely old school classic strawberry, but it was nice when I mixed a bit of the caramel ice cream in. However it had some icy pockets. OKAY. Strawberry Sauce (Vegan)" $2.00: Nice, but wished the flavor was stronger. OKAY. Subtotal $10.75 Tax $0.75 Total $11.50 Odd that one scoop would be more expensive than the other, but there you have it. It was also a bit dim in there, and very little seating that is up front. They have plenty of seating right outside for summer, so it was fine. I was served promptly. I just miss the old school ability to see in and watch them scoop the ice cream. They have nice metal pocket freezers so they pop the top and scoop it out. They also do let you try the flavors, so that is always helpful. Overall, I felt like it was fine, but there are better options. Maybe I just need to try other flavors? Also there is a better shop less than a block away where I think you can get more bang for your buck. Verdict: OKAY.

Trang Thu

Google
Cute little ice cream store. The store smells amazing as soon as you walk in. They makes fresh waffle in house. And you can taste the fresh ingredients in your ice cream. Staff is super friendly . It was my first time here and I asked for suggestions for less sweet flavor after reading the reviews. The lady who helped me suggested chocolate and vegan chocolate avocado. I tried a couple more flavors and ended up having regular chocolate and strawberry flavor on waffle cone. While they were good but the ice cream was still a bit too sweet for my liking, and the waffle tasted hard rather than light and crunchy. But again I could see big chunk of strawberry and taste the butter in my waffle .

Jacob Barbato

Google
Cute ice cream parlor with a variety of creative flavors. Ice cream is smooth and rich, service is Efficient and friendly. Plenty of seating indoors and outside.
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Meghana J.

Yelp
Ice cream indulgence at @newcitymicrocreamery ! Tried the strawberry swirl, cookies and cream, and an epic sundae. Each flavor was on point--creamy, rich, and perfectly balanced. The sundae was a next-level treat with all the toppings! If you're craving something sweet, this is the spot to hit in town. What's your go-to ice cream flavor? #NewCityMicrocreamery #IceCreamLover #FoodieFinds #BostonEats #SweetTreats
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Jason C.

Yelp
Good Nice place. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Huge variety and those I've never seen before Kudos. Not too sweet and just enough flavor to enjoy Bad. Consistency. Very icy. I mean it was like eating sand. I could tell there was a creamery back to it and if you let it melt in your mouth the feel softens but the first pass takes away from all the good. Probably water is getting added from the scoops or blenders having residual water left in them. Easy fix. Management should try that. Others noticed the ice too. I got Peanut butter banana fluff. Great idea for a flavor but Did not see or taste any peanut butter Look at the picks all the shiny bits are ice flecks.
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Zaraid J.

Yelp
Flavors - 4.3/5 Textures - 4.5/5 Presentation - 3.5/5 Value for Money - 3.5/5 I was surprised by how good this was - rich flavors with a creamy but light texture. Could eat huge amounts without getting tired. Just the right level of sweetness. I also loved that it melts slowly, giving me more time to eat it. Baklava flavor is AMAZING, so original and actually tastes like baklava. Even the vanilla was great and made with fresh vanilla. Prices and/or portion sizes could improve.
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Brooke C.

Yelp
Such a great spot! I went here late on a Saturday night and they were playing good music & had welcoming vibes. I knew I wanted a seasonal fall order but wasn't sure what to get. The worker was very kind and helpful with picking my order. I ended up getting the apple crisp ice cream with Cinnamon Toast Crunch toppings. It was so delicious! I would definitely go back and try more flavors.
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Lin W.

Yelp
The best ice cream place in Central Square. I used to like Toscanini's too, but ever since their owner sued Cambridge to remove bike lanes, I boycott it. I love cake batter ice cream and this one is bang-on. It literally tastes like cake batter--my partner joked it even has that "raw flour" taste, and he's not wrong--and comes with a liberal amount of sprinkles. Their seasonal tres leches ice cream is also delicious. You really can't go wrong here. They have a vegan cookies and cream that my vegan friends adore.
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Justin T.

Yelp
I heard that New City Microcreamery was pretty highly rated, so we came to check it out. Upon entering, I enjoyed the vibe of the store. The menu was pretty extensive as they offer not only ice cream scoops, but drinks such as coffee too. I liked the variety of flavors that they offered -- they have some flavors that are seasonal. We were able to sample some flavors before making a decision. I felt like the texture was a little off, kind of like it had an icy consistency rather than creamy. Regardless, I liked the flavors we got, and I would come back to try some of the other flavors or menu items.
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Chris T.

Yelp
We like to stop in here when we are in the Cambridge area! The flavors do rotate and change, but no fret, if your favorite flavor is gone, they have a something else you can probably find that you like. They do allow tasting, so just ask one of the staff members if you can sample a flavor before you make your choice. Once we figure out which flavors we like we usually get a half pint of each and bring it home or eat it in the car. There are a few cafe style tables near the front of the shop and outdoor area you can also find a seat and enjoy the ice cream. The parking is meter parking and we've been lucky to usually find a spot somewhere out front after 1-2 rounds around the block.
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Aya R.

Yelp
Item(s) ordered: small scoop, half bananas foster and half maple walnut Value: the going rate for ice cream these days Service: The servers were very accommodating with the free samples The Review: Why the poor review? Hear me out. If you have dietary restrictions, you may be fooled into getting sick. The allergens APPEAR to be listed, but then all of the scoopers are placed in a gross communal water bath in between scooping. I can't have gluten and I've been ill for almost 2 weeks since visiting. I already had the free samples unknowingly, so I decided on sunk cost and ate the ice cream. To be fair, it was effing delicious, so it's a shame that it's not accommodating to those of us with dietary needs and allergies. Worst part is the misrepresentation of safety practices. A plea to this New City: PLEASE fix your workflow.
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Katherine C.

Yelp
New City Microcreamery is one of the many ice cream places in Cambridge which I was excited to try, especially seeing their unique flavors. It is open until 11 and was pretty busy when I visited. I got the tiramisu ice cream which was good flavor but a little bit icy. Although the ice cream was decent, this place really left me with a bad taste in my mouth. Weighing ice cream on a scale in front of the customers? I ordered my one scoop and the girl literally scoops my ice cream into the cup, lets it sit there and melt while she weighs it, and then dumps it back into the ice cream container because it was .001 ounce more than the "limit". Not only is this super weird and uncomfortable and cheap, but I think this contributed to the ice cream being icy because they're constantly scooping it and letting it melt then putting it back into the big container. I spent $7 on a cup with one topping (which they were also stingy with). I would rather pay another dollar and have them not skimp on the ice cream. Weighing it in front of the customer is rude and if the management is that stingy they should be properly training employees what one scoop is rather than having them scoop and weigh every single scoop. The ice cream was good but not good enough that I would ever return. The staff aren't very friendly and I refused to tip after the girl scooped my scoop, then let it melt, put it back, made the next melty scoop even smaller, and then skimped on the $1 topping.
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Zackary P.

Yelp
Established in 2015, New City Microcreamery specializes in a liquid nitrogen process that transforms ordinary ice cream into a creamy delight. Here's the scoop: the scratch ice cream base gets a 24-hour flavor infusion in the walk-in refrigerator, ensuring every bite is bursting with deliciousness. Then, the magic unfolds - liquid nitrogen, at a temperature of less than -300 degrees! The super-cold liquid nitrogen creates smaller ice crystals, giving New City Microcreamery's ice cream that incomparable smoothness. Now, as the fall season unfolds, New City Microcreamery unveils its new autumn-inspired flavors: - Nëwtellaroché: Dive into a decadent delight of creamy hazelnut base with crunchy hazelnut pieces for an irresistible chocolate-hazelnut experience. - Tres Leches: Experience the luscious blend of a sweet cream base, vanilla wafers soaked in dolce caramel, and dolce caramel swirls, creating a creamy, dreamy sensation. - Pumpkin Cheesecake: Embrace the spirit of autumn with the rich and velvety flavors of pumpkin and graham cracker pie crust combined into a harmonious ice cream. - Apple Crisp: Savor the nostalgia of fresh-baked apples and oat streusel with every spoonful, complete with fall spice ice cream. - Salted Caramel: Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and salty, as smooth caramel meets a pinch of salt for a divine treat. FOLLOW @zackaryeats on Instagram/Tiktok for more foodie finds
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Laura P.

Yelp
I come here all year round for some great ice cream! The flavors are very unique and always rotating. If they have it, you have to get the Tres Leches it's amazing. I have to say though that every time I go the amount they give varies quite a bit. This past time they pulled out a scale to measure the exact weight before they served it, kind of overkill in my opinion. Quite pricey for not knowing really how much you're going to get.
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Aaron S.

Yelp
Meeting up with a friend during her break from studying at nearby M.I.T., she was quick to suggest this place and I can see why. I always love the positive exciting atmosphere of an ice cream shop and definitely felt that here. They have an array of unique flavors and I decided on the tres leches ice cream. I will be dreaming about this ice cream as it was easily one of the best flavors I've ever had. What's better, this flavor includes bits of cake and I really can't say enough how much I loved it. Very friendly service and good seating inside and outside too.
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Matt B.

Yelp
Ice cream is very good, but they weigh out the smallest scoops you can possibly imagine. If the scoop is a little too generous they take some ice cream off and put it back! The staff is miserable and has an attitude.

bruno p.

Yelp
-average ice cream way overpriced they actually weigh out on a scale the stingy scoops not going back
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Carol J.

Yelp
Yum this place was delicious! They had some yummy new fall flavors like apple crisp and pumpkin and they were generous with samples and questions. I got the peanut butter brownie flavor which was so so good. My husband had the chiller bee which was a honey ice cream. We both loved our flavors. Service was friendly. Ambiance was perfect for a little ice cream place. Perfect after dinner ice cream place
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Aaron A.

Yelp
This ice cream shop has a large variety of space themed artwork and an even larger selection of ice cream flavors. Very dangerous if I lived close by. None the less I might keep this in mind the next time I am around. One mighty chocolate pb mashup - I do like my PB and chocolate ice cream and this one was no exception. It was a good homogenous mix of PB flavors with chocolate ribbons. Would recommend if you can consume peanuts.
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Tarun B.

Yelp
It was a great summer night walking around Central Square. I came across a long line of people waiting for some ice cream outside of this store. Ice cream sounded great so I waited on line. Everything went by quickly. They offer their standard ice cream flavors and a couple in house specials. I ordered the Grasshopper which was two scoops in a cup. Some people ordered more or opted for an ice cream shake. There is a seating area outside for you to relax and enjoy your ice cream. Tonight was mostly filled with new college students but this place is usually packed regardless of the night.
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Henry K.

Yelp
The ice cream was solid as always! The Baklava is very much on point, and the vanilla bourbon is a hit for anyone that enjoys the taste of alcohol. I am so appreciative of them offering samples. However, the workers behind the bar seemed so exhausted. They were a little snappy at people tonight.
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Owen G.

Yelp
The ice cream here is some of the best I've ever had and the atmosphere is very nice, but sadly it is quite expensive. We ordered two scoops and they literally weighed each individual scoops with a scale. Our cup was only half full and cost over $9, but service was nice. Overall quite expensive and if their ice cream wasn't so good I would not be giving 4 stars but it's worth a try at least once!

Pat M.

Yelp
Worst ice cream experience in years - on MDW no less. Kid asks me how many scoops after I tell him Canoli in a waffle cone. He proceeds to take a single scoop, plop it on the cone and hand it to me. The scoop is resting on top of the cone, I can legitimately see space in between the ice cream and the cone in some places. There is not one drop of ice cream within the cone, it's completely empty. I say something to ~18 yo who served me, he shyly mentions the obvious "1 scoop". I'm still in disbelief of what I'm looking at. There's different levels to enjoying ice cream.. but in what world can an ice cream shop hire a kid to scoop ice cream who doesn't even respect the process. Yes 1 scoop but at bare minimum you fill the cone with some amount of ice cream. Is that not addressed during the hiring process - "so this jobs pretty simple, as long as you can scoop an ice cream cone, you can do that, right?" Low quality, lazy, overly-expensive ''Microcreamery', would suggest Scoops and scootery instead.
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Marissa R.

Yelp
I ordered the mocha chip expecting a coffee ice cream with chocolate chips, but my eyes absolutely lit up when I saw the "chocolate chips" are actually the frozen liquid chips that Baskin Robbins & Thrifty uses (IYKYK). I'm from the west coast and haven't been able to find any ice cream since moving to Boston that uses these chips! The mocha flavor itself wasn't super strong; I would have preferred a little more flavor, but the chocolate chips made up for it. I would give the ice cream itself a 4/5, but man is it pricey! I ordered a kiddie cup which is about one scoop, maybe a little less (imagine the size of a Starbucks pup cup lol) and it was over $5. There is plenty of seating outside but not much inside. Definitely a good stop for a splurge, but can't say I'd be inclined to come too often due to the price.
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Lizzie Y.

Yelp
Whenever I am in Cambridge, I always visit New City Microcreamery! They have a great selection of flavors, in which my favorite has been the Chiller Bee flavor. I believe this flavor is supposed to have hot honey mixed in the ice cream; it is not spicy nor packs heat, however, has more of a cinnamon taste. The peanut butter flavor is also great, as well as the original flavors like Strawberry. They have many sizes for cups, ranging from kiddie size to being able to purchase pints or quarts or any flavor. For cones, they have two options for type of cones. The kiddie size is perfect for when you want a little dessert after dinner without having to eat too much ice cream, usually around a couple spoonfuls. I have been getting a pint of the chiller bee flavor just about every week because it is that delicious! The workers are super helpful and kind; they are attentive and allow you to try any of their flavors, if you are unsure of which flavor you want. Overall, I love this spot, especially since they are opened later than most ice cream spots and I always have a pleasant experience when I visit! Definitely recommend!

George W.

Yelp
This place would definitely win first places in customer service rudeness and unfriendliness. Prices are very high and ice cream is overly sweet.
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Gennie L.

Yelp
New City microcreamery is average. My friends and I went around 9pm and there were only a very limited number of flavors left. Their ice cream is also super pricey and just tastes like regular ice cream. I usually order mint ice cream but theirs doesn't taste like mint ice cream at all. It's usually pretty busy but the line moves pretty quickly. There are a limited amount of tables so don't expect to have a seat. Servers were nice and the store was clean. Overall rating: 5/10
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Johnny L.

Yelp
The staff was friendly and I quite enjoyed the chocolate cookies and cream that I got, which had lots of cookie chunks in it too. However, I didn't feel like I got that much ice cream with the 1 scoop that I bought. They also used a scale to weigh your ice cream, which I've never seen an ice cream shop do and is a bit weird. It feels stingy, as other reviews have mentioned ("micro" creamery indeed). Inside, it's clean and there's a bit of seating, with more seating in the public square outside. In all, as much as I liked my ice cream, I'd probably go somewhere else or buy a pint from a store.
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Dora H.

Yelp
Heard this place was famous and was so excited to see baklava flavour gelato bc baklava is one of my fav desserts, but this flavour was extremely disappointing. The nuts used in the ice cream does not taste fresh, in fact it has that rancid nuts taste. I think it only had walnuts even though I would think that a baklava flavoured ice cream would have at least some pistachios. 2/5 for this flavour The malted chocolate ball flavour is much better, tastes like malted chocolate ball in a gelato ice cream. 4/5 Serving size was gigantic. I wish there could have been a smaller size with two flavours. Didn't really want that much ice cream, but wanted two flavours so had to get the two scoops.
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Jay M.

Yelp
No coffee flavors ice cream? Why not How about a strong expresso buzz ice cream and infused Bailey Irish cream or Irish coffee or any coffee flavors?
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Alee L.

Yelp
I've been anticipating coming to this ice cream shop for a while. Today I got a chance and the ice cream here is rich, sweet, and creamy. However, I was super disappointed as I was hoping to have a scoop of the malted milk ball flavor but they were sold out. So I ended up getting myself the two kiddie scoops, one scoop of Lemon Poppyseed, in which the lemon ice cream was not overly lemony as I'd hoped, but the poppyseed was a nice pop in the mouth. The second scoop was the Dipped & Swirled, which I found a tad too sweet for me. My mom got the two kiddie scoops as well, one scoop one chocolate that was very creamy and velvety, and a scoop of baklava. The baklava tasted like oatmeal in my opinion. I think I'll need to stick to the classic flavors at this shop next time and I need to have the malted milk ball. Let's hope they have it when I come back.
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Elena J.

Yelp
A cute spot to get ice cream! We ordered the vanilla bourbon and blueberry cheesecake. As rum raisin is my favorite ice cream flavor, I looked for a similarly boozy flavor of ice cream here and the vanilla bourbon didn't disappoint! The flavor was great, would recommend. The blueberry cheesecake was chunky and a little too sweet for my taste, but a few bites of this to go with my more plain vanilla bourbon made for good flavor and texture variety. The ice cream here is less on the creamy and dense side, so keep that in mind if that's your preference!
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David V.

Yelp
WOW! I'm a big ice cream critic, and I had my doubts when I first came here, but this blew my my expectations away! First off, their portions are MACRO/HUGE! I got a double-scoop and i got two FAT scoops of ice cream on a sundae bowl. That's how it should be! I want my ice cream to be so heavy my arm falls off. But i guess it makes sense because I did pay around $10 for 2 scoops, which is on the pricier size. I got two GREAT flavors -- Red Velvet & Chocolate Almond Croissant. Definitely recommend the Red Velvet because it has actual cake bits in it. I wished it had more cream cheese frosting, but that's OK. Stilll so amazing.. I'm usually a Birthday Cake fanatic, but I tried their birthday cake and wasn't a fan. The sprinkles are too big, and I needed a more eggy-real birthday cake aroma to it. I hate when its basically vanilla ice cream with sprinkles mixed in. Overall, great ice cream shop. I usually get ice cream at Toscanini's down the sidewalk, but Microcreamery is neck-to-neck with it for me! IDK which is better!
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Ina G.

Yelp
This was some of the most appalling ice cream I have ever tried in my life. It is somehow both watery and quite flavorless yet extremely fatty, to the point where you can feel a film of fat lingering on the roof of your mouth. But the flavor itself isn't very pronounced besides "oily" and "cloying." I can't say the service was very friendly, either,
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Maggie Z.

Yelp
Came here late Saturday night after having a bad dinner tonight in hopes to end the night on a good note. Even at like 9pm-10pm, it was PACKED. So much foot traffic and a lot of the popular flavors it seems we're out :( since there was so much foot traffic, we couldn't even try samples so we skipped on whisky vanilla flavor. The scoops themselves were gigantic and so creamy. One of the better ice creams I've had. A bit pricier but you get what you pay for

Christine H.

Yelp
Ice cream is delicious. Good customer service. This goes for both locations - Hudson and Cambridge. Definitely my favorite ice cream shop in MA.
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Kirtana S.

Yelp
I used to like the ice cream but this time was not amazed. The ice cream felt really heavy and neither of us could finish it. My chocolate ice cream had sesame in it which was a fun twist. My friend had the mint chocolate chip. We probably could have shared our ice cream.
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Richard P.

Yelp
As the name suggests, they specialize in cream based ice creams/sorbets. The parlor is small for seating, but loaded with plenty of flavors that you can taste test. Personally, I chose the lemon cake which has a strong creamy vanilla base with notes of citrusy lemons as I expected more of lemon presence. Would like to see the lemon flavor increased in their ratio as it felt like a sprinkle and not enough to satisfy my lemon desires.
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Liliana R.

Yelp
I came here on a Saturday afternoon around 2:30 PM, and my friend and I were the only ones in the place. I had been wanting to try this spot for probably six months, so I was happy to finally make it here. I was also super excited to see that they had Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough Ice Cream. Anything oatmeal is my jam, so this was a highlight for me. Apparently, my choice of ice cream had alcohol in it (but it didn't taste like alcohol, which I was glad about because I don't typically like to mix alcohol with dessert.) My friend had the Baklava Ice Cream with homemade caramel on top, and she was on cloud nine. Needless to say, we were both very pleased with our ice cream choices. I'm glad that I don't live too close to this place, or it would be dangerous. I look forward to trying their other flavors (if I ever order something other than the Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough Ice Cream.)
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Vysh K.

Yelp
This is my favorite ice cream shop in Boston! They have such inventive flavors (ex: Baklava, Chipotle Mezcal, etc) and the creamiest ice cream. I always get the Cake Batter ice cream with sprinkles but my friends go feral for the Baklava (as indicated by the screenshot below). There's a small sitting area inside (if you can get a seat) but also a patio area with benches if it's a nice day! The service is always quick & easy even during the busy times (this place is ALWAYS poppin)!
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Amanda X.

Yelp
Amazing flavors for dairy and non-dairy folks alike!! Finally somewhere that I can actually enjoy "normal" non-dairy ice cream. The servers are always nice and make good recommendations based on what you tell them you like. As someone who can't really eat full dairy ice cream, it's so nice to go somewhere that doesn't only offer fruit sorbet as your only option. Try their vegan chocolate; you'll think it's real!
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Amy Z.

Yelp
Stopped by for post-dinner dessert and got the chocolate-covered cherry ice cream in a cup -- we ordered a kiddie scoop, but ended up with a one scoop. The ice cream was delicious, albeit quite sweet -- definitely good if you're a chocolate lover!

Matthew S.

Yelp
Flavors were all very mild (tried three of them) but they were pretty good. A pathetic amount of ice cream for 6$ though

D U.

Yelp
This review is for the one in Hudson. I loved them when they first opened but they really went way down. The service is really poor and they started to serve minuscule scoops. They did do a nice ice cream cake but they got rid of most of the options. They also don't honor the time they'll get it to you. Which is a problem when you hope to get one for a birthday party

After P.

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The staff are very selective with who they treat with respect and are rude to me every time I'm there. Also they will spring on extra fees without telling you. I went for a brownie and they charged me $11 from $4. just go to Toscanini's it's worth the wait. I'll
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Christie L.

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Such smooth creamy ice cream with tons of rotating unique flavors! I've been here a few times and it never disappoints. It's a bit expensive but they are really good. You can sample before you commit. I've tried the salted caramel cookies and cream and it was delicious and not overly sweet. I liked the big pieces of cookies.

Kathleen M.

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Way overpriced for stingy sizes. The scoops could not have been any smaller as they weighed it out. The ice cream was fine but didn't knock my socks off.
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Brad M.

Yelp
My wife and I were visiting Boston and walking from MIT to Harvard and started thinking ice cream sounded good...a quick Yelp confirmed New City was a few blocks ahead. I ordered a waffle cone of strawberry and she got a cup of chocolate; you can best judge an ice cream joint by the basics. The ice cream was perfectly creamy and the flavors were delicious (neither of us ordered toppings, but they have plenty to choose from). I was pleased to find the strawberry didn't have the large chunks of frozen berries that you sometimes get with that flavor. The waffle cone was rather ordinary (not much flavor) so I ended up eating only about half of it. As you'd expect for a farm-to-table type concept it's quite pricey, but the freshness and quality is evident. If you find yourself in Cambridge on a hot day, it's worth a splurge.
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Brooke Z.

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love how this place is consistently coming out with new ice cream flavors! i'll definitely be back in the future, even though their prices are a bit high. 3/10/23 -cannoli: not sure if this flavor is still available, but i remember enjoying it! it was really thick in consistency and had a strong and sweet ricotta cheese flavor to it. i do wish it wasn't so heavy tasting within a few bites, but it was still worth the try. (4/5) -chocolate almond croissant: this flavor has s chocolate base, almond cream swirl, and chocolate-covered croissant pieces thoughout. it was honestly one of the best chocolate ice creams that i've had before. the flavor wasn't overwhelmingly sweet but it still had a rich taste to it. the consistency was creamy and the bits of croissant pieces added some texture, which was great. (4.5/5) 5/5/23 -chocolate pb mashup: if you're a fan of milk chocolate and peanut butter, i'd recommend this flavor. i'm not sure if it's still available right now, but it was pretty good when i had it! the ice cream consistency was really creamy, and the swirls of pb throughout added a nice touch of nuttiness to balance out the sweetness. (4/5) -s'mores: not the best s'mores ice cream that i've had before, but it still fulfilled my craving. even though the elements of graham cracker, chocolate, and marshmallow were all there, they weren't super balanced. at some points, it just tasted like i was eating chocolate chip ice cream. i also felt like the consistency was a bit icy and could've been creamier. (3.5/5)
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My-Linh D.

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Very cute ice cream shop with a nice outdoor seating. There is a great selection of classic and unique flavors. They also have options for people who are lactose intolerant. I got a strawberry scoop on a cone it was pretty good. It was a bit too sweet for my liking but I know some others might like it.
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Nicolette P.

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This is based on a visit in August. I've wanted to come here for ages, based on their mouth-watering instagram posts. I easily found parking near the shop. When I walked in with my friend, there was a girl behind the counter. She looked at us but never greeted us, until I spoke to her first (and she was a bit rude). I ordered the salted cookies + cream. It was ok- there were some ice crystals in the ice cream. The price was fairly high for a single scoop- $5.25 plus tax. Overall it fell short of my expectations, especially with the interaction with the person working. I don't have plans to go again- rather I'll go back to my normal local ice cream chain.
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Danielle F.

Yelp
Consumed from this establishment on a Wednesday afternoon, when the spring weather was so fair that not even the delay in my arrival was of cause for irritation, as far as I could detect. Finally, I was able to try the widely-hailed Baklava ice cream, and it was worth the wait. Hefty hunks of baklava blent abound in the creamy base. A truly difficult act to follow. Still, I next sampled a spoonful of the vegan mounds ice cream. What a mound is supposed to taste like, I do not know, but this one tasted like peanut butter cups and it appealed to my vegan side to an unexpected degree. Could this affinity have been influenced by the flavor combinations brought about by using someone else's spoon? Perhaps. But the mounds remain highly recommended anyway. We sat in the abundance of outdoor seating in the plaza. Although it was windy out, the jubilant atmosphere cancelled out any chance of chill. Tennis immediately followed this event. I would humbly say I excelled, fueled optimally by frozen dessert and lingering high spirits.