In need of a sweet escape? Stop by these local ice cream spots for a tasty swirl of flavors like matcha, rosewater saffron and chocolate truffle birthday cake.
FoMu’s dairyfree ice cream offers a healthier twist on sumer’s top treat
Amorino Boston
Transport yourself to the streets of Italy with just one taste of these divine delicacies from Amorino Boston. Citrus and verbena’s subtle notes of lemon will take you to the Amalfi Coast with every bite, while white salted butter caramel’s sweet and salty combo is sure to satisfy any dessert craving. Here, presentation is equally important with each scoop sculpted into the form of a rose. Top it off with a gelato macaron of your choosing for a truly decadent experience. Multiple locations, amorino.com
FoMu
Coconut, organic agave and unrefined cane sugar come together for a healthier summer treat at this local creamery. Whipping up some of the city’s most decadent and vegan frozen treats in small batches, the ice cream shop dishes out flavors like classic cookie dough and rosewater saffron. Multiple locations, fomuicecream.com
Honeycomb Creamery
Cool off this summer with a scoop of cold-brew coffee chip—a coffee-infused ice cream embedded with flecks of dark chocolate—or treat your sweet tooth to chocolate truffle birthday cake, a vanilla ice cream with swirls of chocolate marshmallow buttercream, chocolate truffles and homemade rainbow sprinkles. 1702 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617.714.3983, honeycombcreamery.com
Taiyaki NYC
Translating to “fried fish,” Taiyaki incorporates its Japanese roots through fun flavors and fishshaped waffle cones. The soft-serve ice cream melts in your mouth, unleashing vibrant tastes that dance around your taste buds. Choose between a red bean or custard filling before topping your fresh-made cone off with swirls like matcha green tea, black sesame and mango. Dress it up with drizzles of condensed milk and caramel before sprinkling with rainbow mochi and cotton candy sprinkles. 119 Seaport Blvd., Ste. B, 617.531.3514, taiyakinyc.com
Tipping Cow Ice Cream
Why settle for the classics when you can try one of Tipping Cow’s homemade, gourmet flavors at its Brighton or Somerville locations? With seasonal options like creamsicle and ginger lemon, these crazed creations pack a fun and whimsical punch, taking your taste buds on the adventure of a lifetime. Multiple locations, tippingcowicecream.com
Photography by: Courtesy of FoMu
