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bauncehaus t1_je6zino wrote

Just in case you’re not aware, frappe is generally the New England term for what many call a milkshake

I’ve had good ones from JP licks locations, Boston Burger Company (they have some funky ones), and haven’t tried but rumored to be good is Veggie Galaxy. Report back if you find a good one!

Edit: *Veggie Galaxy, there’s also the Shake Shack in Harvard, of course!

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shrinktb t1_je7sfbw wrote

As i learned it (in New England) a frappe has ice cream, and a milk shake is milk with a bit of cream for richness and syrup.

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gnomesofdreams t1_je72lby wrote

Did you by chance miss a word and mean veggie crust or veggie Galaxy? Was thinking this might be a typo, or else it’s a new place I should try!

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CardamomRolls t1_je7n5v3 wrote

Oh I worked at JP Licks! ❤️ Ironically it was the skinniest I have ever been in my life.

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bauncehaus t1_je7rl4q wrote

That’s neat you worked there! In your professional opinion is it a top tier milkshake?

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CardamomRolls t1_je7ub9l wrote

I made some excellent frappes there. I mean my milkshakes did tend to bring many boys to the bar.

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AlwaysQueso t1_je7bwy0 wrote

Frappes: Milkshake in New England.

I think the ice cream makes the shake so Honeycomb and New City always hit.

Not in Cambridge but West Newton, I’m obsessed with Cabot’s. They are a restaurant AND and ice cream shop in one; they have a dedicated ice cream menu. Also one of the only places that does a true cream soda. The ambiance makes the shakes taste extra good.

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j33pwrangler t1_je7esh3 wrote

Cabot's is fantastic! Hope it remains that way when it changes hands soon. The family that runs it is retiring.

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prekiUSA t1_je7luf0 wrote

OP needs to come back and apologize for what they’ve done here.

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Eilasord t1_je8acyl wrote

I was so confused why OP wanted to pay a restaurant for milk with chocolate syrup in it

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bunk_debunk t1_je6wpvy wrote

Just guessing. I've always wanted to try Celebrity Ice Cream on Mount Auburn St. in Watertown across from that old Sears building (now Tufts). Looks to me like they'd have a good milkshake.

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j33pwrangler t1_je7ellw wrote

Haven't had their milkshake but their hard-packed and soft-serve are great. Place was closed for the winter last time I checked, wonder if they're open yet?

PS their fried stuff is pretty good too!

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zutronics t1_je7c6yo wrote

My wife recommends “Lizzy’s Ice Cream” and I personally liked Gracie’s boozy shakes, if that’s your jam.

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MatNomis t1_je9xn6m wrote

I think Lizzys’ chocolate is one of the most solid there is, and it seems like it’d be perfect in a frappe (right texture, very chocolate-y, and not so sweet that it’d overpower the milk).

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jjbrucey t1_je7wkcz wrote

For a non ice cream spot Mamaleh’s in Kendall has fantastic milkshakes.

And if you want to hit a great ice cream spot Gracie’s next to the Kendall Square cinema is also fantastic.

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acanthocephalic t1_je7n69b wrote

Mainely Burgers

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vaps0tr t1_je81mha wrote

But they closed...

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acanthocephalic t1_je82725 wrote

The one in central is definitely not closed. I mean they’re closed now cause it’s night time, but they’ll be open tomorrow.

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toboldlynerd t1_je83l8n wrote

Not Cambridge, but Ron's Ice Cream & Bowling in Hyde Park and Dedham have incredible frappes. Fantastic family owned business, I've been going my entire life.

My dad first went in the 80s and asked Ron for a milkshake. Ron looked at him, took a cup, shook up some milk, and handed it to him. It was then that my dad from central NY learned that New Englanders call "milkshakes" frappes.

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3FreePacks t1_je9k9cz wrote

Boston Burger Company, for sure! There is one in Davis Sq. Huge and overly complicated milkshakes with all kinds of toppings and what not

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AmserJ t1_je9m3zv wrote

Further afield: Rancatore’s in Belmont or Lexington (fantastic ice cream and can get small or large). Kimball Farm in Westford or Carlisle. Protip: ask for “extra thick” frappe at Kimball’s.

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lycon3 t1_je81azg wrote

Just look where all the boys are in the yard. That's how you know the milkshake is better than yours. Watch out though. They have to charge if they teach you.

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fordag t1_je9io3p wrote

Johnny Rockets makes the best shakes around on a consistent basis. Unfortunately they've been closing locations. The nearest is in Braintree.

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