Submitted by PM_ME_YOUR_IZANAGI t3_12609dl in CambridgeMA
Both from standalone ice cream/dessert focused places and laces for not dessert foods!
Please no frappes unless you can get them without the coffee.
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[deleted] t1_je6xkfz wrote
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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!
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!
bauncehaus t1_je733ca wrote
Oops, yes veggie Galaxy!
kiwi-cucumber t1_je774sm wrote
The Yard
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.
zutronics t1_je7c6yo wrote
My wife recommends “Lizzy’s Ice Cream” and I personally liked Gracie’s boozy shakes, if that’s your jam.
nattarbox t1_je7dzn1 wrote
JP Licks my local fav too.
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!
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.
bauncehaus t1_je7ifdr wrote
They rule, right?
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prekiUSA t1_je7luf0 wrote
OP needs to come back and apologize for what they’ve done here.
CardamomRolls t1_je7n5v3 wrote
Oh I worked at JP Licks! ❤️ Ironically it was the skinniest I have ever been in my life.
acanthocephalic t1_je7n69b wrote
Mainely Burgers
catfractal t1_je7pm95 wrote
Any idea when they open for the season?
WinstonPolyclef t1_je7re96 wrote
New City Microcreamery
bauncehaus t1_je7rl4q wrote
That’s neat you worked there! In your professional opinion is it a top tier milkshake?
CambridgeChris t1_je7roiy wrote
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.
CardamomRolls t1_je7ub9l wrote
I made some excellent frappes there. I mean my milkshakes did tend to bring many boys to the bar.
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.
j33pwrangler t1_je7xmkj wrote
I just drove by and checked. Sign in front door says "Closed. Reopening Spring 2023."
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.
vaps0tr t1_je81mha wrote
But they closed...
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.
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.
gayscout t1_je84wcl wrote
I thought that was Newtonville.
DreamDetective t1_je85853 wrote
Central Square location is permanently closed. Sorry.
acanthocephalic t1_je8589d wrote
Oh my goodness, I stand corrected! Just took my kids there a couple weeks ago. Disappointing.
catfractal t1_je85yh9 wrote
SchminksMcGee t1_je89zln wrote
Mr Bartley’s Fancy Frappes aka milkshakes in Harvard Sq. https://www.mrbartley.com/mrbartleys-menu.html
Eilasord t1_je8acyl wrote
I was so confused why OP wanted to pay a restaurant for milk with chocolate syrup in it
rodageo t1_je8xnod wrote
Shocked to find this so low
Dr_Bunson_Honeydew t1_je9e2fo wrote
Honeycomb!
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.
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
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.
shoretel230 t1_je9mn83 wrote
Seconding honeycomb
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).
tatert0dds t1_jeau0pr wrote
Veggie galaxy’s vegan shakes are amazing!
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.