Casual, narrow storefront scooping scratch-made ice cream flavors & locally sourced coffee drinks.
At a glance
#3 of 4 Coffee shops in Cambridge #4 of 4 Ice cream shops in CambridgeLocalGuideWorld score: 4.40
Rating breakdown
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5 ★69%
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4 ★17%
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3 ★6%
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2 ★3%
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1 ★5%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of New City Microcreamery?
- New City Microcreamery is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 813 reviews.
- How does New City Microcreamery rank in Cambridge?
- New City Microcreamery is #3 of 4 Coffee shops in Cambridge by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is New City Microcreamery located?
- 403 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States — 1.7 km from the center of Cambridge.
- How can I contact New City Microcreamery?
- Phone: +1 617-945-0279 · Website: newcitymicrocreamery.com
I liked the ice cream here but it’s seems pricey for small scoops. Newtella one was super good. 👍
I was skeptical about their ice cream because of the reviews and because I very much love toscaninis but let me tell you.. the salted cookies and cream ice cream is a must try! Best cookies and cream ice cream I’ve ever had. The staff was also very nice. Totally recommend! 👍
What a collection of flavors! Never have I seen such a unique menu! I couldn’t resist asking for so many samples. The staff is super helpful and patient. The ice cream is not too sugary. My flavor melted a bit quickly than I expected. Loved the ambiance. Glad we visited this place.
Fantastic micro-creamery. I'm a big fan of ice cream and gelato, and I usually think that gelato is superior, but this place makes amazing, creamy, delicious ice cream! Probably my new favorite place in the Boston area. I will HAVE to come back and try more new flavors!
If you are looking for really good ice cream, this is the place. The flavors are different and so tasty. The only downside is that they melt quickly. Also service is not bad but is not a 10 either.
Cute little ice cream store. The store smells amazing as soon as you walk in. They makes fresh waffle in house. And you can taste the fresh ingredients in your ice cream. Staff is super friendly . It was my first time here and I asked for suggestions for less sweet flavor after reading the reviews. The lady who helped me suggested chocolate and vegan chocolate avocado. I tried a couple more flavors and ended up having regular chocolate and strawberry flavor on waffle cone. While they were good but the ice cream was still a bit too sweet for my liking, and the waffle tasted hard rather than light and crunchy. But again I could see big chunk of strawberry and taste the butter in my waffle .
APR. 2024 UPDATE
Pro-tip: If you download the app and create an account, you will get a welcome reward for a free affogato.
I claimed my reward today. The vibes were much better on a Friday night than the last time I was here. Very lively and different workers who were much more inviting. Gotta say, though, if I had to pay for this affogato, I would have been sorely disappointed. Although the coffee was strong and good, the execution was bad: the steaming hot coffee was immediately poured over the ice cream, so all of it melted in the 1.5 minutes that it took to walk to my car. I recommend they provide the ice cream and the coffee separately instead and let the customer pour the coffee themselves, as affogatos are traditionally served.
MAR. 2024
A warm day in Boston is always cause for celebration. New City Microcreamery has been on my list because the idea of a smoother ice cream through the process of freezing with liquid nitrogen sounded intriguing.
I was able to sample a few flavors and ultimately decided on the tres leches and baklava on a homemade waffle cone.
Pros: Both flavors were satisfyingly sweet, true to their names, and smooth. The tres leches had vanilla wafers, while the baklava had filo dough pieces and walnuts, which added some texture variety. I also enjoyed the waffle cone. It was thicker and chewier than store bought ones.
Cons: This was very messy to eat because the ice cream was already half melted by the time I was handed my cone (unsure if this is usually the case with their ice cream). I was also shocked by the price when I went to pay (almost $15)—it turns out that I was overcharged. They corrected this after I emailed customer support. However, although this was the first time this has happened to me at a restaurant, this was not the first for them based on other reviews, so be careful. The vibes were also off when I went: the workers weren't enthusiastic or welcoming, so I felt pressured to order and leave asap.
Overall, the ice cream was good, but I didn't enjoy my experience. So I would get this again but most likely at another location.
Pro-tip: If you download the app and create an account, you will get a welcome reward for a free affogato.
I claimed my reward today. The vibes were much better on a Friday night than the last time I was here. Very lively and different workers who were much more inviting. Gotta say, though, if I had to pay for this affogato, I would have been sorely disappointed. Although the coffee was strong and good, the execution was bad: the steaming hot coffee was immediately poured over the ice cream, so all of it melted in the 1.5 minutes that it took to walk to my car. I recommend they provide the ice cream and the coffee separately instead and let the customer pour the coffee themselves, as affogatos are traditionally served.
MAR. 2024
A warm day in Boston is always cause for celebration. New City Microcreamery has been on my list because the idea of a smoother ice cream through the process of freezing with liquid nitrogen sounded intriguing.
I was able to sample a few flavors and ultimately decided on the tres leches and baklava on a homemade waffle cone.
Pros: Both flavors were satisfyingly sweet, true to their names, and smooth. The tres leches had vanilla wafers, while the baklava had filo dough pieces and walnuts, which added some texture variety. I also enjoyed the waffle cone. It was thicker and chewier than store bought ones.
Cons: This was very messy to eat because the ice cream was already half melted by the time I was handed my cone (unsure if this is usually the case with their ice cream). I was also shocked by the price when I went to pay (almost $15)—it turns out that I was overcharged. They corrected this after I emailed customer support. However, although this was the first time this has happened to me at a restaurant, this was not the first for them based on other reviews, so be careful. The vibes were also off when I went: the workers weren't enthusiastic or welcoming, so I felt pressured to order and leave asap.
Overall, the ice cream was good, but I didn't enjoy my experience. So I would get this again but most likely at another location.
Cute ice cream place with interesting flavors. I do recommend ordering ice cream in their waffle cone.
Ordered the banana foster’s flavor, balance of bananas and caramel flavors perfect w their signature wadffle cone.
Great to hangout with friends as well! Will be back during summers.
Ordered the banana foster’s flavor, balance of bananas and caramel flavors perfect w their signature wadffle cone.
Great to hangout with friends as well! Will be back during summers.
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