Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are J.P. Licks, Manhattan Bagel and Coffee and Picco, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for ice cream in Back Bay. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional ice cream.
Back Bay's Premier Ice Cream Destinations
Strolling through the historic streets of Back Bay is even sweeter when you have a cold treat in hand from one of the neighborhood's premier ice cream destinations. This curated selection highlights a diverse range of flavors, from classic American scoops at J.P. Licks and Manhattan Bagel and Coffee to sophisticated Italian-inspired desserts at Picco. Whether you are looking for a decadent sundae after a day of shopping or a refreshing artisanal cone, these local favorites offer the perfect indulgence for every palate.
4 restaurants in Best Ice Cream in Back Bay | Top Spots
- J.P. Licks · rated 3/5: American.
- Manhattan Bagel and Coffee: American.
- Picco: Italian.
- J.P. Licks: American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
