Opened 1981
The Harvard Square outpost of J.P. Licks (founded in Jamaica Plain in 1981 by Vince Petryk). All 17 Boston-area shops are kosher-certified; the brand has collected more than 300 'Best of' awards over four decades.
Under $15 per person
Harvard Square location of the Boston-area homemade ice cream chain. Kosher-certified scoop shop with frozen yogurt, house-roasted coffee, and baked goods. Open late, especially in summer.
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1312 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
Mon-Sat: 9AM-11PM, Sun: 10AM-11PM
2 min walk from Harvard
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