In Boston, “J P ice cream” means one thing: J.P. Licks, the homemade ice cream company that has been churning small-batch flavors in Jamaica Plain since 1981. Known for creative flavors like Coconut Almond Chip and Cookies ‘n’ Cake Batter, hand-packed ice cream cakes, dairy-free options, and its own roasted coffee, it’s a Boston institution with shops across the metro area. Below is a full guide to the J.P. Licks menu — real flavors, prices, and locations. (If you’re comparing frozen-treat chains, our Dairy Queen nutrition facts page is a useful reference.)
About J.P. Licks: Boston’s Homemade Ice Cream Company
J.P. Licks was established in 1981 in Jamaica Plain by founder Vince Petryk, and everything is still made at the original Jamaica Plain location — the “Mother Ship” — where the company also roasts its own coffee. The shop makes its homemade ice cream and nonfat frozen yogurt from scratch, including its bittersweet hot fudge and butterscotch, which come from the company’s own recipes.
The company is locally owned and operated, has collected hundreds of “Best of Boston”-style awards over the years, and runs multiple shops throughout the Boston area — from Jamaica Plain and Back Bay to Brookline, Cambridge, Newton, and Somerville.
J.P. Licks Regular Ice Cream Flavors
The flavor lineup at jplicks.com centers on about 19 regular flavors (selection varies by location), plus rotating seasonal specials. Verified regulars include:
| Flavor | What It Is |
|---|---|
| Black Raspberry | Black raspberry puree folded into sweet cream with a touch of lemon |
| Cookie Dough | Chunks of buttery chocolate chip cookie dough in vanilla ice cream |
| Cookies ‘n’ Cream | Chocolate sandwich cookie pieces in sweet cream |
| Cookies ‘n’ Cake Batter | Rich cake batter ice cream with chocolate sandwich cookie pieces |
| Coffee Cookies ‘n’ Cream | Coffee ice cream with chocolate sandwich cookie pieces |
| Brownie Brownie Batter | Double-brownie chocolate batter flavor |
| Chocolate | Dark chocolate base made with Belgian bitter chocolate, cocoa, and sugar |
| Maple Butter Walnut | New England maple ice cream with a butter-and-brown-sugar base and walnut pieces |
| Coconut Almond Chip | Coconut ice cream with shredded coconut, roasted salted almonds, and semisweet chocolate chips |
| Myers’s Rum Raisin | Rum raisin — a long-time customer favorite |
| Mint Chip / Mint Cookies ‘n’ Cream | Two mint variations — classic chip and cookie-loaded |
| Salted Caramel Cookies ‘n’ Cream | Salted caramel ice cream with chocolate sandwich cookie pieces |
| Peanut Butter Cookies ‘n’ Cream | Peanut butter ice cream with chocolate sandwich cookie pieces |
| Vanilla, Strawberry, Pistachio, Chocolate Chip, Coffee | The classic lineup, made in-house |
Seasonal rotations spotted on the menu include Fresh Peach (hand-cut peaches marinated in brown sugar), Cherry Amaretto, Black Raspberry Cookies ‘n’ Cream, Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Chip, Apple Crisp, Cappuccino Crunch, Pumpkin Cookies ‘n’ Cream, and limited collaborations like the Wicked Cherry Apple flavor created with Wicked: The Musical.
Dairy-Free, Sorbet & Hard Frozen Yogurt
J.P. Licks keeps a dedicated dairy-free lineup, mostly coconut-milk based: Madagascar Vanilla (coconut), Chocolate (coconut), Peanut Butter Chip (coconut), and Chocolate Chip (coconut). Fruit sorbets rotate as well.
The hard frozen yogurt menu — a J.P. Licks staple since the beginning — includes Coffee Chip, Peanut Butter Chip, Mint Chip, and Vanilla.
Sundaes, Frappes & Hand-Packed Ice Cream Cakes
Beyond scoops, the menu covers create-your-own and signature sundaes (Peanut Butter Cup, Cookies ‘n’ Cream, Nutella, Brownie, Cookie), specialty frappes — in New England, a “frappe” is a milkshake — plus the Lixwich, their ice cream sandwich, and hand-packed ice cream cakes for parties (Cookies ‘n’ Cream, Cookie Dough, Coffee Cookies ‘n’ Cream, and others, with 48-hour notice on special orders).
There’s also a full coffee program (beans roasted in-house), baked goods like cupcakes and brownies, make-at-home sundae kits, and even Cow Paws — frozen dog treats.
J.P. Licks Prices (2026)
Prices below come from J.P. Licks’ delivery-platform menus (Postmates/Seamless) as of October 2026. Delivery prices often include platform markup, so in-store prices may be lower — confirm at the counter.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Medium Cup | $8.80 |
| Pint (hand packed) | $11.80 |
| Quart (hand packed) | $20.35 |
| Frappes | $10.60 |
| Lixwich (ice cream sandwich) | $9.75 |
| Dairy-Free Ice Cream (cup) | $8.80 |
| Sundaes | $12.05–$13.70 |
| Hand-Packed Ice Cream Cakes | $40.00–$64.00 |
| Make-at-Home Sundae Kits | $37.45–$54.00 |
J.P. Licks Locations (Boston Area)
J.P. Licks runs shops across Greater Boston. Verified locations include the original at 659 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, plus Back Bay (150 Charles St), Mission Hill (1618 Tremont St), Brookline (311 Harvard St), Cambridge (1312 Mass Ave), Chestnut Hill (661 VFW Parkway), Dedham (704 Legacy Place), Newton Centre (46 Langley Rd), Somerville (4A College Ave), Wellesley (63 Central St), and Dorchester (24 District Ave). Hours vary by shop — many open late morning and run until 10 PM–midnight — so check the location page on jplicks.com before visiting.
J P Ice Cream: FAQs
What is J.P. Licks?
J.P. Licks is a Boston homemade ice cream company founded in 1981 by Vince Petryk in Jamaica Plain. It makes its ice cream, frozen yogurt, hot fudge, and butterscotch from scratch at its original Jamaica Plain location and roasts its own coffee there too.
What are the most popular J.P. Licks flavors?
Long-running favorites include Coffee Cookies ‘n’ Cream, Cookie Dough, Black Raspberry, Coconut Almond Chip, and Cookies ‘n’ Cake Batter. On delivery apps, Frappes, Coffee Cookies ‘n’ Cream, and Salted Caramel Cookies ‘n’ Cream rank among the most-ordered items.
Does J.P. Licks have dairy-free ice cream?
Yes. The dairy-free lineup is coconut-milk based and includes Madagascar Vanilla, Chocolate, Peanut Butter Chip, and Chocolate Chip, plus rotating fruit sorbets. Selections vary by location.
Does J.P. Licks deliver?
Yes — J.P. Licks offers delivery through apps like Postmates, Seamless, and DoorDash in the Boston area, with pickup also available. Enter your address in the app to check whether you’re inside a shop’s delivery radius.
Where is the original J.P. Licks?
The original shop is at 659 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain, Boston — the “Mother Ship” where all the ice cream is made and the coffee is roasted. See the Boston Central local guide to J.P. Licks for more neighborhood locations.
