Third Time Ice Cream
Ice cream shop · Brighton ·

Third Time Ice Cream

Ice cream shop · Brighton ·

Inventive seasonal ice cream flavors, friendly owner, generous samples

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525 Western Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 Get directions

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"An ice cream shop transitioning from a pop-up, known for intricate, seasonal flavors, and expanding to include coffee and other food." - Erika Adams

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Third Time Ice Cream

Kaveh D.

Google
WOW!!! The most creative ice cream I’ve had in a long time. The flavors, textures, serving bowls, even the spoons, show how thoughtfully and artistically everything has been designed and brought together. They also serve food here, and I’m looking forward to coming back to try that next time.

Max L.

Google
The ice cream flavors were unique and interesting but they were way too rich for my taste. It tasted like home made ice cream with way too much egg yolk. My wife and I couldn’t finish one serving because the texture was too rich and fatty. We’ve never not finished ice cream until this shop Also, a more minor point but we asked the server which flavors do you recommend and he just said “you should just get whatever you want.” He wasn’t being mean or rude, but didn’t really get a friendly vibe from him and I tried to make small talk but he didn’t seem like he was in the mood to talk so i left feeling a little awkward.

Abigail M.

Google
This is probably the best ice cream I’ve ever had! Every flavor was uniquely crafted and delicious, and the owner was so friendly encouraging us to try everything! The vegan flavors were so creamy, and it was so hard to pick just 2 flavors to get. The small was very generous and I loved being able to get two flavors!

Alan Van D.

Google
The most amazing, inventive ice cream flavors I've ever had! No joke, you cannot tell the vegan ice cream is vegan. The owner is nothing short of a wizard, and we must protect him at all costs.

Ana Gonzalez R.

Google
This place is fantastic! The ice cream is home made, creamy, with new flavours every season, and delicious (all of them)! In addition, the personnel attending is extremely nice and generous with the portions. I am 100% coming back!

Susan C.

Google
Food was delicious. Ice Cream was delicious. Really nice texture and interesting flavors. I really liked the summer bounty flavor corn ice cream with peach jam yum. Friendly staff. Thank you.

elana F.

Google
AMAZING ice cream. The most creative and interesting flavors I’ve ever had. Will be coming back and 12/10 recommend

Lillian H.

Google
I've tried ice cream shops all over the area and had truly given up on finding something homemade with an actual ice cream base (rather than frozen whipped cream and condensed milk). We saw this at Bow Market and the flavors sounded phenomenal so I decided to break my ice cream hiatus. I can't put into words how good this ice cream is. Honestly probably the best ice cream I've had in my life. The flavors are so beautifully thought out. The balance of sweet, salty, brightness, and creaminess is just perfect. The ice cream is rich and you can taste the premium ingredients and techniques that went into it. The owner is a really nice and generous guy who encourages you to sample everything. I don't have a single bad thing to say. I just wish my wallet and waistline would allow for me to eat this for dessert every night. They also sell pints, which I highly recommend grabbing a couple of (trust me, you'll thank yourself later)!
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Zan D.

Yelp
Maybe the smoothest ice cream I've ever had. Genuinely can't remember having a frozen dessert so silky. Really wild selection of flavours. Got samples of all of them and they were all really great. Super unique blends and a lot of unconventional, savoury combinations. I enjoyed that although the flavours were inventive they weren't gimmicky. Ended up getting a coconut flavour and a coffee flavour. Both were exceptional. The owner was super friendly and really seemed to love creating and experimenting with flavours! The only thing that didn't do anything for me was the spicy waffle cone. Really happy I tried this newish spot. Definitely a contender in my books for the best ice cream in greater Boston/Cambridge
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Amy X.

Yelp
The best of inventive flavors and my overall new favorite ice cream place. Nick rotates in new flavors regularly so if you see/taste some you like, get it before it's gone! I thoroughly enjoyed Vacation in the Philippines and Apple Chai-der and all the other flavors were amazing too. I love that Nick smilingly says you're welcome to try all the flavors; at most places I feel guilty for asking for more samples. And the menu is clear that the small can be 2 different flavor half scoops, etc. It was also interesting to learn that Nick quit his law career to do this, which gives him much more joy!
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Samuel F.

Yelp
This small ice cream shop makes the most of their space by skipping all the simple options and devoting all eight selections to inventive rotating flavors. The ice cream is great, firm, smooth, and creamy, including non-dairy options. The flavors are very interesting and not too sweet. This place has quickly rocketed to the top of my list of favorites in a town (and neighborhood) that has many great choices for ice cream.
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Pete D.

Yelp
Delicious homemade ice cream in a hole in the wall shop located at Bow Market. The owner makes all of the ice cream himself and has been open for a few months. Good flavors including two vegan options. Come check out these yummy ice creams.

J B.

Yelp
Holy moly, this place is incredible! Super friendly owner and in a fun, family-friendly location. I've tried about 5 flavors so far, and all of them were delicious. Really unique flavor combinations that don't all sound like they'd work together (sweet potato and parsley?), but somehow they do. The coconut and kalamansi flavor is probably the best vegan ice cream I've had, but you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

Molly P.

Yelp
Ice cream: amazing. Service: amazing. The flavor were unique, and I was honestly skeptical about a few but they were all so good! And I know that because we were allowed to taste them all! Great experience. I'll definitely come back next month to try the new flavors.

Milly D.

Yelp
Fantastic!!! Highly recommend the ice cream. The owner was very nice and offered to let us try all the flavors.

Martin J.

Yelp
I love this little ice cream shop. The owner makes all the flavors himself and everything I've tried has been delicious. Definitely worth going out of your way for

Carly L.

Yelp
Extremely thoughtful and well designed flavors . Flavors are constantly updating with interesting and seasonal combinations. The owner is kind and attentive and suggests that you try the flavors you're interested in! I can't wait to go back! The best Ice cream I've had in Boston (and I used to work in the ice cream business!)