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Name: Christina’s Homemade Ice Cream
Address: 1255 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA, 02139
Telephone: (617) 492-7021
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 4.12

Christina’s Homemade Ice Cream

1255 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA, 02139

(617) 492-7021
Store is closed

Christina’s Homemade Ice Cream Menu

Flavors - Almost Always Available

Adzuki Bean

Bailey's Irish Cream

Banana

Black Raspberry

Burnt Sugar

Butter Almond

Cappuccino

Carrot Cake

Chocolate

Chocolate Chip

Cookie Dough

Chocolate Mousse

Coconut Cream

Coconut Butterfinger

Coconut Almond Chip

Coconut Butterfinger

Coffee

Coffee Oreo

French Vanilla

Moka Explosion

Ginger

Ginger Molasses

Green Tea

Kahlua

Khulfi

Malted Vanilla

Mango

Maple Walnut

Mint Chocolate Chip

Oreo Cookie

Peanut Butter Chip

Pistachio

Rum Raisin

Strawberry

Vanilla
Flavors - Consistently Seasonal

Pumpkin

Apple Pie

Concord Grape Sorbet

Cranberry Sorbet

Peppermint Stick

Eggnog

Fresh Rose

Fresh Mint
Flavors - Often To Be Found

Banana Cinnamon

Dulce De Leche

Bergamot

Chocolate Banana

Cinnamon

Cinnamon Rice Pudding

Creme Fraiche

Espresso

Grand Marnier

Herbal Chai

Honey Lavender

Lavender

Lemon

Liquorice

Milk Chocolate Giandiuja

Orange Chocolate

Orange Sherbet

Totally Hazelnut

White Chocolate
Sorbets

Apple Cider

Apricot

Blackberry

Blood Orange

Blood Peach

Blueberry

Cassis

Champagne

Coconut

Concord Grape

Cranberry

Ginger Lime

Green Apple

Guava

Kalamnsi Lemon

Key Lime

Lemon

Lemon Rose

Lemon Pomegranate

Lime

Lychee

Mandarin Orange Chocolate

Mango

Mixed Berry

Orange

Passion Fruit

Peach

Pear

Pineapple

Pink Grapefruit

Raspberry

Rhubarb

Strawberry

Healthy Meal suggestions for Christina’s Homemade Ice Cream

Flavors - Almost Always Available

Adzuki Bean [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bailey's Irish Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Banana [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Black Raspberry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Burnt Sugar [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Butter Almond [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cappuccino [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Carrot Cake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate Chip [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cookie Dough [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate Mousse [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coconut Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coconut Butterfinger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coconut Almond Chip [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coconut Butterfinger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coffee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coffee Oreo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

French Vanilla [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Moka Explosion [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ginger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ginger Molasses [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Green Tea [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kahlua [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Khulfi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Malted Vanilla [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mango [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Maple Walnut [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mint Chocolate Chip [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oreo Cookie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Peanut Butter Chip [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pistachio [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rum Raisin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Strawberry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vanilla [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Flavors - Consistently Seasonal

Pumpkin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Apple Pie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Concord Grape Sorbet [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cranberry Sorbet [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Peppermint Stick [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Eggnog [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fresh Rose [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fresh Mint [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Flavors - Often To Be Found

Banana Cinnamon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Dulce De Leche [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bergamot [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chocolate Banana [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cinnamon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cinnamon Rice Pudding [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Creme Fraiche [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Espresso [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grand Marnier [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Herbal Chai [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Honey Lavender [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lavender [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lemon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Liquorice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Milk Chocolate Giandiuja [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Orange Chocolate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Orange Sherbet [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Totally Hazelnut [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

White Chocolate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sorbets

Apple Cider [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Apricot [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Blackberry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Blood Orange [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Blood Peach [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Blueberry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cassis [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Champagne [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coconut [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Concord Grape [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cranberry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ginger Lime [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Green Apple [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Guava [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kalamnsi Lemon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Key Lime [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lemon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lemon Rose [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lemon Pomegranate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lime [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lychee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mandarin Orange Chocolate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mango [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mixed Berry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Orange [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Passion Fruit [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Peach [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pear [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pineapple [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pink Grapefruit [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Raspberry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rhubarb [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Strawberry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Che C.

This place is hands down my favorite ice cream place in Boston. I only heard about this place last summer and I was shocked it took me this long to find out about it this past summer. I've never been to Inman Square and finding it was an adventure. I fell in love with the location instantaneously. My friend and I agreed that it had a San Francisco-esque vibe and we loved that it reminded us of home. This place is located right off the bus stop which is super convenient if you're commuting here! This place takes card *bless*. They have such an eclectic assortment of flavors that I would never think of! I always judge a place based on their green tea ice cream so it was an obvious choice for me. This place is so affordable and the PILE on your ice cream! You're getting such a deal for such high quality ice cream. I consider this place another one of my hidden secrets. I love how the seating areas are church pews. This place is so quirky and I can't wait to come back here and try their other amazing flavors!
(5)
Evan J.

For a place that sells an item that brings so much happiness, there sure were a lot of sad faces behind the counter. When we arrived, we were ignored for the first few minutes then eventually given some half hearted, expressionless service. It's cool: in the words of every contestant on The Bachelor, I'm not here to make friends. On that note, the ice cream is quite good, not too sweet, and very reasonably priced. There were a lot of flavor options and I definitely would recommend the chocolate banana. If you don't mind the sadness coming from behind the counter, it's good ice cream for cheap!
(3)
Juliet C.

I love their ice cream. Of course, I'm not a ice cream aficionado, but this one was good - it's homemade and the flavors really come through. I would definitely come back.
(4)
Ashley C.

Food: They have a huge ice cream selection with very unique flavors. My favorites are pistachio and coconut almond, both of which are smooth, creamy and not too overbearing with flavor. Small cup (~$3) is enough ice cream but unfortunately they only let you get one flavor with that size. Service: I've been here about three times and their service was horrible all three times. The employees (different each time I went) did not look happy to be there and they weren't friendly when giving samples. They rudely skip over you if you're not ready to order and just move on to the next customer. Ambiance: Limited seating inside and no seating outside. The place doesn't have much decor either. Ice cream was good but it wasn't great. The workers are so disinterested and unwelcoming that it makes me not want to come back. I live down the street so it's an easy stop, but I'd rather stick to JP Licks and Toscanini's.
(3)
Aaron K.

Maybe I had poor flavor choices, but I was really disappointed with the balance of flavors in Christina's specialty flavors. Green Tea - Not much green tea flavor and overly sweet. If you've had a bunch of green tea ice creams before, this is going to be one of the worst. Carrot Cake - Overpowering nutmeg flavor. I couldn't even eat half of it it was so bad. I did like the carrot bits and walnuts though. Mexican Chocolate - Holy Cinnamon, once again overpowering. The chocolate flavor was good but it was more like Mexican Cinnamon. I can say I've had Christina's ice cream in the past at restaurants, fruit flavors and your basic vanilla and chocolate and it's been good, but these specialty flavors were huge misses. Overall really disappointed and most likely will never venture back unless in the immediate area.
(2)
Kim B.

As a continuation of one of our Cambridge summer date nights, we saught to seek out the "next" best icecream in Boston, as we have been working down a list this summer. We happened to be nearby, and was excited to check another "best" off our list. When walking in, it feels unique, but also like all the other well-known ice cream places in Boston. Many many many options. However, this isn't a bad thing! I got the mint chip, and Gster got the cookie dough. While I appreciate the homemade ice cream and the flavors... and the ice cream is in my top 5 best... but there was just an element of atmosphere missing for the 5th star. I like you Christina's, I really do. I just wish Christina just had a bit of charm. Regardless, you don't go to an icecream place for charm. Thus, this icecream is fantastic.
(4)
Christina O.

Choose Christina's over Toscanini's. Done and done. Flavors are sooooo good. Carrot Cake is my jam. Love those little raisins! I've tried a ton of the flavors and while they're all really good, Carrot Cake and Peanut Butter Chip are my favorite. They've got a bunch of sorbet flavors too!
(5)
Cory D.

This place didn't commit a restaurant sin (e.g. ridiculously bad service or uncleanliness), but this ice cream was terrible. It lacked flavor and sugar (if I wanted flavorless ice cream; I'd do froyo). I was really disappointed because I've had homemade ice cream before: it is so much better than chain store ice cream (there are A LOT of places near Westwood, MA that I love). This store's only savior is their wide variety and exotic flavors. However, I had three flavors (chocolate, coffee, and cookies and cream). All of them sucked.
(2)
Olindi W.

So many interesting flavors that are SO rich!! Burnt sugar and black licorice were fun to try! I don't like licorice but their black licorice was so creamy it was fun to eat--don't think I could eat a bowl of it though. Ended up getting a cone of Oreo coffee which was delicious
(5)
Shoji I.

Been to Christina's many times and been pleased every time! This time I had their green tea and Azuki (red beans). They are delicious! The azuki could be a little more flavored but with the green tea, it's a great combo.
(5)
Tracy B.

Love this place... Love the original flavors, love the toppins... the only downside is the parking... IT SUCKS... Place is old & just plain, but its all thats needed because the Ice Cream is enough to make one come back... Def try them, and go for the Coconut anything, Its the best!
(4)
Mel C.

Christina's is nothing like Tosci's. They are more homemade family style ice cream. Super creamy and the flavors aren't "too crazy." (too hipster). I got the Coffee Oreo which was delicious. The coffee flavor was really strong and the Oreos added a classic cookies n cream texture. All in all, super awesome spot! Come here after lunch or dinner at any of the nearby restaurants in Inman.
(5)
Abby R.

I stopped in because of the hype, and so far I'm not feeling the hype. The employees were about as disinterested as it is possible to be. I asked for a couple samples but eventually decided to go the safe road of chocolate and chocolate chip cookie dough on a waffle cone. The chocolate (this is plain chocolate, not their chocolate mousse, mexican chocolate, or chocolate malt) was totally underwhelming. It almost tasted like it had a watery base like sorbet or something. Maybe if you don't like really really rich chocolate flavors you'd like it? But it wasn't even normal-strength chocolate... The chocolate chip cookie dough might as well have been just vanilla. I will say their vanilla base is so much better than their chocolate. I usually don't care about vanilla but this was pretty good. However, the chocolate chips were few and far between and closer to flakes than chips, and in my entire large waffle cone I counted two chunks of cookie dough. It might as well just have been vanilla, which as I said was good, but y'know. I ordered cookie dough for a reason. I think this might be a case where I need to try to find my perfect flavors. They have so many that I'm sure there's something to please almost anyone, but with employees that act like it's a huge chore to give samples, I'm not too excited about that process.
(2)
Nathan Y.

My favorite ice cream place in the world hands down! I grew up a couple blocks from here and it is still my favorite. We always get 2 pints. Pro tip:you can split the pints half and half so we usually get mango and coconut almond chip and red bean and something else like green tea. Coconut Almond Chip is my favorite flavor hands down. Mango is my second favorite flavor. This place has a rustic feel to it, and hasn't changed much since I was a little kid but I have nothing to complain about it since I only go there for the ice cream. The staff has always been really nice to me and the end of the day, you are only ordering ice cream. The ice cream itself is always creamy and perfect consistency. Their ice cream cake is amazing as well!
(5)
Suzanne W.

Wow, I was not expecting such good Asian flavors (adzuki bean and green tea) at a neighborhood ice cream place like this! They were absolutely FANTASTIC. I picked the 2 scoop size since, from past experience at local ice cream places, the portions are tiny. Instead, I got handed a bowl overflowing with ice cream! Seriously, it was like almost half a pint. And less than $4!! Definitely definitely a recommend!
(5)
Helen L.

Oh my goodness. The matcha green tea ice cream is absolute perfection. You can taste the bitterness of the matcha but it isn't overwhelmingly strong. I'm sure I will be back because this tops one of the best ice creams I've ever had. There are limited booths for seating. The parlor is connected to a spice shop so that's the first thing you smell when you walk in unlike the conventional sugary aroma of all ice cream stores.
(5)
Darshan S.

Love it. Their flavors are super awesome plus you have vegan options too. Ginas mocha explosion and coffee oreo and burnt sugar are my favorite here.
(5)
Patrick W.

Mediocre ice cream and apathetic customer service. The first time I visited, I was the ONLY PERSON in the shop. I tried to order at the register and was told that the line started at the other end of the store. The cashier was clearly annoyed at my attempt to bring them business. I decided to give them another shot. On my second visit, no one was particularly rude, but the only words uttered by the attendant were to ask for payment. Not even a "how can I help you" or "thank you"... just blank stares and apathy. I'm not going back.
(2)
Jack C.

I love good ice cream! And especially when it isn't priced exorbitantly. The texture was a bit too creamy and some flavors tasted too strong, but overall it's quality ice cream at a good price in a friendly setting. I would recommend the mocha. The cookie dough is meh; it's mostly vanilla ice cream with sparse globs of dough. The Oreo tasted quite good.
(3)
Brigit C.

Fresh, creamy, great-flavored ice cream--that's ice cream at Christina's!! Christina's offers a wide range of ice cream flavors, and each is just as good and tasty as the next!! I tasted burnt sugar, cinnamon, and kahlua, all of which were extremely delectable. I had to go with a medium, with one scoop of cinnamon and one scoop of kahlua. SO. GOOD. These two flavors are perfect and simply delicious; neither flavor was overwhelming, but had enough of the taste for you to enjoy. Not only did the ice cream taste good, it felt good too. I sampled several flavors and licked up a medium two scoops of two different flavors, and my stomach did not ache or feel gross after! That's the sign of good ice cream. The staff was really nice and kept the line steadily moving, working quickly and efficiently. They know how to handle crowds. They are also very friendly and allowed me to try several flavors, as this was my first visit. They didn't question or make a fuss about scooping out little samples for me to try. The prices at Christina's are very reasonable, especially for the sizable scoops you get!! The small size had a really generous scoop and the medium two perfect generous scoops. I couldn't get enough of my medium with two scoops, and got a small of kahlua to go! The problem with Christina's--such a wide range of flavors!! It can be too hard to pick which one. Additionally, I wanted to try the ginger molasses, but they had run out of that flavor by the time I arrived (around 2:30pm). (I wish they had it, but I'll just have to go back to try it!) Christina's is really popular, so flavors can [and will] run out. It is also a relatively small place with four or five tables to sit at, so it can be hard to grab a seat to enjoy your treat. Again, it's popular, and for a reason! If you're craving delicious and fresh and tummy-loving ice cream, then head to Christina's!! You will definitely not regret splurging on ice cream!!
(4)
Regina C.

I always buy two pints to go since I like my ice cream really cold and hate it when it remotely starts to melt. So far I love their ice cream. Very creamy with great flavor, definitely you get the homemade taste. They have great Asian favors, I love adzuki bean and green tea, strong in favor which I like. Their ginger is good, but too light in favor for me. Here I would prefer pieces of gingers which theirs do not have. Other favors I really enjoy are maple walnut, banana, cinnamon (I debate with myself whether it's just enough cinnamon, sometimes I want a stronger cinnamon favor) and carrot cake. Love the uniqueness of carrot cake (bits of carrots, raisins, walnuts). It's also a good looking ice cream. I notice a lot of people complain about service. So far I have never had a bad service. I've never had to wait too long in a line. The service is prompt. They may not appear overly happy to see you or want to talk to you, but I'm there to get ice cream not to make friends. If you are looking to converse with the servers and ask about favors you may not get what you want. The decor can use an upgrade, but who cares when the ice cream is makes the grade.
(5)
Kim S.

Made the trek out to Christina's based on a friend's & yelp hype. IMO not worth it. If you're nearby, try it if you have to but don't make a special trip for it. This is from a self admitted ice cream whore who has waited in a 20 min queue, in the rain, on a chilly night for Bi-Rite in SF. I will go out of my way for the frozen creamy delight. Went late on a Thursday afternoon & there was 1 other customer. There were no special flavors - I was told these are generally listed on the bottom row. Service was apathetic from 2 bored looking dudes. The ice cream was so forgettable, I have no idea what I tasted & which flavor I got in a child scoop size. I only bought something out of guilt after trying a few disappointing flavors.
(2)
Nanci C.

Not the best ice cream. Cheap price which is good. Place is dirty and not much seats to sit in. It's just a order your ice cream and leave type of place. The AC is not really working at all. Service is great though!
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Brie P.

Found this lovely joint when we moved to Boston almost 4 years ago. If you're near this place on a hit day, I suggest stopping by for a HUGE ice cream selection, and delicious and unique flavors. Outside of restaurants,this is one of the few places I have been able to find coconut and mango ice cream. It's always smooth and creamy, and the portions are a good size. Last time I was here,it was still cash only, so bring a few bucks for the ice cream and an extra dollar or two for the tip jar. They also offer seasonal flavors and sorbets. My husband is a big ice cream fan,so he's explored the menu more than I have. Also, just be warned, there usually is a line (anywhere from 2-4 people all the way to over 10 in line) and seating is limited inside. There are some near by benches you can sit on if they're not taken. Please, do yourself a favor and stop by this place. They really do offer any flavor for whatever kind of ice cream you might be craving.
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Alik W.

Ice cream good; "hickory smoke" is one I've never met before. It's basically whatever goes into Liquid Smoke. Actually quite pleasant, especially with a caramel or baked goods flavor. Service ultra-surly, and without any attempt to care about customer (e.g., while you're trying to ask for a taste, staffer will move on to next person in line). I'm going back to JP Licks.
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Jim C.

Solid ice cream that hits the spot. Coffee oreo was a pretty tasty combo although I've had an even better version of that on the west coast. Chocolate was very tasty, perhaps a bit sweet. Chocolate chip ice cream had real pieces of choc chips, always a plus. Super selection of different flavors, many unique. Bottom line: not the best ice cream I've ever had, but definitely smooth and some of the tops in Boston area. I'd come back for coffee oreo and to try other flavs. Thanks Christina, whoever you are.
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Jake E.

Very good, they have more than ordinary ice cream flavors, they have some unusual ones like Rose, burnt sugar, green tea, adzuki bean, ginger molasses, & banana cinnamon. And others. I had mocha explosion it's really good. I also sampled the tomato sorbet- which was very good!
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Ambrose C.

Dear Christina, Besides the fact that you have one of the prettiest names a lady can have, I think you can make some really good and wonderful ice cream. I really enjoyed your Khulfi ice cream flavor, especially the creaminess, the nice blend of spice, and the texture of the pistachio pieces inside. I also enjoyed the sundaes you can make, especially this one particular combination that included Coffee Oreo and Malted Vanilla. The hot fudge, whipped cream, and almonds made the ice cream flavors a lot better and wonderful to eat during a spring afternoon. The flavors you offer have a lot of variety, and the texture of the ice cream is one of the many reasons why your ice cream is so good. I really think there should be some improvements in some areas that could make you impeccable. First, your lady staff member was a little unkind to me despite the afternoon being not really busy with people. She seemed to be very unenthusiastic about letting my friend and I sample the flavors, and when she gave me the sample spoon, it had very little ice cream, that I could not taste much in order to make a good decision. You only accept cash, which is not really a bad thing, but I wish you were a little easier and you can take credit cards. One of my friends was not impressed with the sundae presentation and wishes that you use an actual ice cream bowl, not a plastic container. To be honest, I don't really care about your presentation, but really tasty and natural flavors. Despite those slightly rough disadvantages you have, I still think your ice cream is great and those setbacks may not prevent me entirely from coming back to see you again. Overall, with your ice cream, I definitely think you made a place like Cambridge a better place to live in when the temperature outside is greater than 15 degrees Celsius. I really hope your staff will be kinder. Someday, I may come back to see you again, if I really want some Khulfi flavored ice cream in this part of Cambridge. Yours Sincerely, A guy that can appreciate ice cream from time to time, but not unkind ladies.
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Jenni S.

There was a decent line when we got to Christina's but the line moved quickly. I got a scope of chocolate Peanut Butter (which was chocolate and peanut butter mixed together versus peanut butter swirled in chocolate, it may have had chunks but i didn't get any) and Mocha Explosion (Mocha ice cream with chunks of Oreo). I wish I had gotten all Mocha Exposition as it was the so tasty. My husband got peanut butter cup with chocolate sprinkles. He enjoyed it as well. He said it was loaded with peanut butter cup chunks.
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Karen S.

We trekked a considerable distance from the T station on a warm day just to try Christina's Homemade Ice Cream. I sampled the green tea, adzuki bean, and burnt sugar. I didn't like any of them. That's a first. The flavors were underwhelming- they always stopped short of hitting a home run. I decided that I couldn't possibly go wrong with carrot cake and vanilla. I asked very politely if I could have 2 flavors half/half in a small. I'm a firm believer that if you never ask for what you want, you'll never get it, and my success rate has been high so far. I was met with a resounding no, so I settled for carrot cake. The service is not particularly warm, but doesn't crossover to rude. The ice cream itself was more icy than creamy. Nothing special about Christina's at all, so I just don't understand the hype.
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Emily S.

I stopped by kind of randomly while wandering around Inman Square. Despite it being a hot summer day, it wasn't crowded. The service/atmosphere wasn't particularly cheery - it seemed as if the people who worked there didn't really want to be there at all. From what I can tell, the ice cream was tasty though. I stupidly decided to get a cone and proceed to eat it in the 90+ degree heat outside. Of course, the ice cream melted all over me, so I had to eat it super fast to avoid creating a larger mess, and wasn't able to completely savor it. This was totally my fault though. I got mint chocolate chip, but if I were ever to go back, I would definitely try out some of the more "exotic" flavors.
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Kate P.

AMAZING ICE CREAM. So many choices, there's something for everyone. I'm lactose intolerant but it's definitely worth taking a lactaid pill for this.
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Anne K.

Better than Tosci's! Great ice cream, great prices, fast service, no line!
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Di L.

Christina's is better than Toscanini's. Christina's is better than Toscanini's. Christina's is better than Toscanini's. Sorry for repeating myself, but this is an important fact and I really want you to remember it. Christina's makes the best ice cream in Cambridge, hands down. I can't quite put my finger on the exact reason(s), but I just feel like their flavors taste more full, fresh, and in-yo-face-intense than any other ice cream. Maybe they put in their fresh-ground spices from next door, or maybe the dairy cows they milk are better, faster, stronger from having Daft Punk being blasted into their barns all their life. It's a certain "I don't know what" about the product that wows me every time. A lot of their flavors are similar to Toscanini's, and I suspect it is because one is stealing ideas from the other. I'm not going to point fingers, but we know that only one of these places has kept money owed to the government in the past, which is tantamount to stealing. While we're on the subject, I'll also add that Christina's prices are more reasonable than Toscanini's, though they are CASH ONLY. Definitely a minor flaw, and I wouldn't kick her out of bed for that and much more.
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Leslie M.

I would give Christina's 3.5 stars. I had the adzuki bean aka red bean ice cream on a sugar cone. It was great for a warm spring day. In terms of taste...it was yummy but not the best I've had (-1/2 star). I took off another star because of the service. I asked for a sample and the woman behind the counter looked annoyed. Customer service is just as important in my book.
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Li S.

The ice cream here is wonderful! You can actually taste the flavors in the ice cream! I got the burnt sugar (my favorite) and green tea. I also tried the mango and that was good too. It was different since it's a combination of tango mango and creamy ice cream? I didn't get that one but I might give it another try next time.
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Douglas C.

THE BEST ICE CREAM ANYWHERE IN THE GALAXY!! Call a week beforehand and MAYBE the owner will make you his off-menu Black Forest cake ice cream. It is out of this world. He actually bakes a whole Black Forest cake (with cherries and Kirsch), then mixes it up into the ice cream! If the proprietor is reading this review, please, PLEASE, PLEEEEEASE bring back the Black Forest cake ice cream!!!! I know it's work-intensive, but people would pay a good $7-10 per scoop!
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Metal H.

My wife and I recently moved to Cambridge, near Inman Sq. Every day on our way to and from work, we would see Christina's, and thought this would be our first date once we finished some of our unpacking. So we went there on Monday night at around 10pm, a half hour before they close. Lo and behold, we encountered the worst customer service possible. No smiles, no hellos. As we asked for samples, the person behind the counter would put it on spoons, and hold it sufficiently far away from us that we would have to walk to get it. Once we got the ice cream, we wondered whether we should sit inside or walk back, and the people behind the counter proceeded to merely scowl at us...so we decided to just go outside, and eat on the bench in front of Punjabi Dhaba. We had differing views on the ice cream: I liked it, my wife did not. But we both had a bad enough time with the poor customer service that we doubt we'll return. We understand and empathize with those who are tired at 10pm -- we would be too! -- but we wonder if there is a culture being set by upper-management that doesn't promote being friendly or welcoming to customers.
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Beth H.

It used to be better. The service and cleanliness have really declined. The servers handle both the money and ice cream, and the store itself has been grungy the last couple times I went in. The ice cream is still good, but it's not really fun to go or be there. Also, my old lady complaint is that the sign with flavors is really hard to see. We live in Inman but will probably go to Toscanini's in Central when we want to treat ourselves to ice cream.
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Purecircuitx ..

Wow! Prepare to never want any other ice cream ever again. Tried the burnt sugar (similar to Toscanini's burnt caramel) and the Mexican chocolate. Both were out of this world amazing. I prefer the burnt sugar to tosci's burnt caramel...The burnt sugar is much less bitter tasting. The Mexican chocolate is an amazing chocolate ice cream with some Mexican spices blended in... Probably cayenne and cinnamon... It's got some bite! Awesome flavors. This is the place you go when you want real ice cream!
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Annie S.

I've been here twice and both times it disappointed me. I walked in and got really excited because the flavor selection is quite terrific, but then discovered that the texture of the ice cream itself is not so great. It's really grainy, and not at all smooth. Since it's gotten such good reviews, I thought maybe I was being too tough of a critic, or that I ordered something out of the ordinary, so I went back a second time, but alas, I think Christina's is just not for me.
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Mary A.

I love ice cream and have been impressed with Christina's for years. Left Boston for a bit and was so happy to return and see no changes. The carrot cake ice cream is to die for.
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Lisa R.

I am going to preface this review is that I'm pretty picky about my ice cream. I often make my own and when you realize how easy it is to make ice cream, you start expecting more when you pay for some. The ice cream was okay for me. It's more on the icey side than creamy side for my taste. I agree with some previous reviewers who commented that the flavors tasted artificial. I had the adzuki bean and the coconut butterfinger. I enjoyed the adzuki bean more. The portions are sizeable and though there was a line, service was very quick on a hot summer day too! Overall, I wasn't blown out of the water, but because I live so close by I will probably return to try some other flavors.
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Ian S.

Awesome ice cream shop located in Inman Square. It's about a fifteen-minute walk from the T-accessible Central Square, but it's worth it on warm summer days, especially when there are plenty of other cool places in Inman Square to check out. Anyway, the ice cream. Really delicious, unique homemade flavors. As a chocoholic, I usually go for the Malted Chocolate--fantastic. What else is there to say? If you love ice cream, you'll be pleased. Toscanini's (closer to Central Square) is also good, but there is enough room in my heart and my life for more than one local ice cream shop. I love 'em both. Cute, cozy shop, too, with big, inviting wooden booths.
(5)
Geri V.

Omfg!!!!! All types of Different Flavors...hole in the wall.. Awesomeness!!! The burnt sugar is delightful! The coffee Oreo.. Wow.. Heir green tea has real matcha Flavors! Yum!!!
(5)
Alena H.

Love the ice cream, hate the overwhelming smell of cumin and other spices coming over from the attached spice shop. Really kills my hankering for ice cream mood. 9/10 cones I've had have been delicious, but had one that tasted like ice crystals during the summer (like it has melted and refroze or something). Always will go back though because I love homemade ice cream.
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Matthew S.

Burnt Sugar ice cream was ridic! This place serves great ice cream. But operationally, it's a disaster. There's no way a line should form like that. I still give it 5 stars. Why? Because I ordered a small and actually received a small portion! I didn't get 2 heaping scoops that I never wanted. I got the single scoop I wanted. Check it out.
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Jennifer N.

I grew up eating ice cream from Christina's. The staff is always welcoming and helpful with the wide variety. CoconutAlmondChip will forever be my favorite. I remember everytime my mother took me there should would always bring home a pint of their mango ice cream, amazing in too many ways.
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Amri I.

I've been here twice. It's an okay shop. The ice cream was cheap but the server had no smile at all when greeting the customer. The matcha green tea and pistachio was delicious but the coconut almond choco-chip was not that good.
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Sarah N.

The best ice cream, hands down. They have traditional flavors, spins on traditional flavors, unique tastes, and seasonal specials. The ice cream is very rich, but they also have refreshing sorbets and will offer you little sample spoons. Just don't take too long, as there is usually a long line, even in winter! I love the kulfi, molasses, ginger, mint, strawberry, banana, vanilla, basically everything I've had. Bring cash, because it's nice! If you are lucky and it's nice out, you can sit on the benches outside. Someone in the apartment above has a bubble machine, which adds to the delight.
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Kim P.

This review is all about the service I failed to receive. The ice cream was fine: not amazing, but fine. Not the best ice cream, and probably not ice cream I'm going to walk in and purchase again because of the service I received. The details: We go in here on a Friday afternoon. Everyone else in my party gets fawned over, waited on, doted on. Then, the employees turn to me, look at me, and start chatting with themselves while I'm waiting. If I had not spoken up, I'm relatively sure they would not have sauntered back down the aisle to take my order. No bueno. I cannot deal with folks who think they are so brand new they can't wait on every customer equally. Done.
(1)
Meishka M.

two people working on an 85 degree day with no sense of urgency...at all. stood in line for a while and walked out.
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Christine R.

Reading all the reviews about poor service, I must have gone on a good day, because I found the staff to be helpful and efficient. I had a sundae with coffee oreo ice cream, hot fudge and whipped cream. The ice cream itself was ok- nothing special. Kind of reminded me of Brighams in both flavor and texture. And the cookies were grainy and mushy. The hot fudge was far closer to a chocolate syrup rather than a fudge. And it wasn't hot. The whipped cream was the best part. Homemade, sweet and really good. Will I go again? Probably not. This experience didn't stand out at all.
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lt g.

This is a place that I have been to probably 1/2 dozen times and it seems the quality is slipping. 2 small strawberry ice creams with barely any strawberries and flavor was bland. 1 chocolate shake just ok $12.00.
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Melody W.

I came here with my relatives about 4 weeks ago. Christina's definitely have a variety of ice cream to choose from. So far I am in love with the Mexican Hot Chocolate! It is very rich and not overwhelmingly sweet, and balances out the chocolate with the other hint of spices in it. I had the Burnt Sugar as well..which, well the sugar was probably too burnt for my preference. But then again, it is what it is exactly named as! I got 2 scoops of these flavors, which worked nicely together. Next time I would like to come back for their special Habanero Mango Sorbet (whatever the name was..)! Their peach sorbet is refreshing and indeed very "peachy".
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Yaz D.

My girlfriend and I had an ABSURDLY RUDE experience. It was a Friday night and we needed an ice cream birthday cake for my her bday party. We live in Central Square right next to Toscanini's; however, my gf has a soft spot for mom and pop shops, so we made the trek to Inman. We didn't know that our efforts would be paid off with the most rude and insensitive experience we've had an ice cream place. Upon arrival, we noticed there were perhaps two other people in the shop. We approached the gentleman at the counter and told him it was my gf's bday and we needed a cake to feed 15 people for her upcoming party. To be fair, he did at least acknowledge our existence by responding with an 'okay.' We told him that in the interest of pleasing our guests, we would need to try a few flavors and politely asked him to be patient with us. We assured him that we were definitely buying a cake along with two orders of ice cream for ourselves (an order in excess of $50). The look of dissatisfaction that came across his face foreshadowed events to come. After six samples, we were almost ready to make our decision when the gentleman looked at us point blank and said 'JUST SO YOU KNOW, I CAN'T LET YOU TRY EVERY FLAVOR WE HAVE, YOU'RE ONLY ALLOWED A MAXIMUM OF THREE.' I reminded him we were buying a cake, to which he replied 'IT DOESN'T MATTER.' We were shocked at 1) the rudeness and 2) the stupidity of such a comment. We promptly thanked the gentleman for his time and went to Toscanini's. While ordering at Toscanini's, my gf was wished a happy bday and allowed to try all the flavors she wanted. Needless to say, we will not be going back to Christina's.
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Julianne Z.

I came here on a recommendation of a friend and the ice cream was pretty delicious and fresh, but the service was a bit off. They were a bit rude and were socializing while I was tyring to order ice cream and even though I loved my green tea ice cream, the overall experience wasn't that great. I have heard of some crazy good flavors here like mocha cookie but I don't know if I will come here again with Toscanini's in Cambridge as well.
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Ashby O.

Was really expecting a lot more with the reviews, but I found many of the flavors we tried to taste very fakey. The waffle cone was good, and the mint chocolate chip ice cream was the best of the 10 we tried. Peanut butter chip was also good, but again, just a bit too fakey tasting. Worst part was the vanilla milkshake we got. It was almost watered down?! Not a very great flavor and the texture was seriously lacking thickness and creaminess. Service wasn't great. Meh.
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Mylena D.

Came into Christina's for the first time, it smelt like spices and there was one person behind the counter. She was EXTREMELY rude. I misunderstood the price of my milkshake and she got upset and slammed my change on the counter and walked away without saying anything. Worst service ever!!!!!!! But the ice cream really made up for it.
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emily l.

amazing! i got the ice-cream cake! we are definitely very happy!
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Anita W.

The 2 ladies behind the counter were rude and gave off this negative vibe, but I ended up making a purchase anyway. I ended up getting their malted vanilla on a cone. The cone tasted like spices, which I didn't like. There are better options for ice cream in the area.
(2)
Sarah W.

Over a year later, I realize what a fool I was for complaining that there was no ATM. What is an ATM when delicious ice cream is at stake? Bring cash, people! There is maple sorbet to be had!
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Christina D.

The Best Ice Cream You Will Ever Taste!!! I know Inman square is a bit out of the way, but I assure you, Christina's is absolutely worth your time. The ice cream is amazing. They have both creative and traditional flavors. I recommend the banana cinnamon. It had that authentic banana taste (not the fake banana flavoring everyone else uses). The service is also excellent. This place is great!
(5)
Danielle G.

Christina's was okay. I enjoyed the uniqueness of the store - not as chain-like as other ice cream places in Boston. Smelled like spices when we walked in and the tables have pew-like benches, seemed to be up-cycled. The ice cream had an unexpected texture for me - almost whipped? I wouldn't be upset to eat here again, but won't go out of my way to get there either.
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Katie W.

Their selection of flavors alone makes this place worth a visit. I got the kulfi, since I absolutely love Indian food, and it was fantastic. Delicately spiced and creamy mmmm...I've never had anything like it anywhere else. They had a multitude of other interesting flavors. Burnt sugar is definitely going to be my order next time I come. My boyfriend stuck to his favorite toasted almond coconut something or other and he was pleased. Only two complaints: it's a little pricey for how much they give you. I'm used to a small ice cream costing about $3 and looking more like a large, but their small was legitimately tiny and cost more than that (forget the exact price). In addition, their workers were chatting a lot to each other to the point where we were waiting for them to finish their conversations in order to scoop our ice cream. Other than that, we really liked this place.
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Ruthie N.

Attitude much? Would it really hurt the women behind the counter to be even a little nice? I tried them 3 times before making up my mind about this place. Their ice cream selection is nothing special. Good? Sure, but so is a pint from the supermarket.
(1)
Raisa S.

I saw an article written about Christina's online, it got voted as one of the best in the country. Once it realized it's in the SAME AREA (kind of) of my office, a few co-workers and I decided to make the trip. It was weeeellllll worth it! The service was great, I sampled about 5 different kinds. I ended up going with Burnt Sugar with I think sprinkles on top? (i can't remember, but I barely ever order a naked ice cream). It was tasty, definitely homemade, and definitely use high quality ingredients. Definitely best ice cream in the area!!
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J C.

the ice cream was tasty but I would never go back to the establishment based on the incredible rudeness of the servers. it was simply unacceptable. I asked to try a flavor and the server handed me that one then immediately moved on to the next customer. another server came up to me and I asked to try another flavor at which point she rudely snapped at me that you can only taste two flavors. wtf? first of all I didn't ask to sample more than two, second of all this is an ICE CREAM STORE. how does this rule make any sense? like I said the ice cream was decent but I would rather have a pleasant experience when I go out for ice cream, not have someone yelling in my face. unacceptable.
(1)
Skye G.

The 2 scoops called me back. Sadly they ran out of Ginger Molasses so I had to try something else. I went with the Ginger. It too packed a punch but it was not as good as the combo with the Molasses. I couldn't decide so I went with the one scoop and sat in the booth enjoying yet pondering my next adventure. My second scoop was Carrot Cake which was accurately done. Nuts, carrots and Raisins. Ohh will this ever end? I think not because the next 2 scoops are calling me to come back yet again!
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Adam T.

Damn son! This place is so got'dang good. They were happy to serve us (and several customers after us) well after close. The flavors here are super unique and obviously the sign of a creative ice cream artist. That said, I'm not entirely sure what I ordered. I said one thing, the person behind the counter repeated back some words that I assume were english, I nodded my head and got something surprising but very good. I think I ended up with the carrot cake. Just let them pick for you and you won't be disappointed.
(5)
Matt E.

4.5 stars... Christina's is amazing, not only are the prices cheap and the portions good but they have nearly 50 flavors of ice cream. From the typical to the unique they have it all, the only problem you'll have is deciding on a flavor. I got chocolate banana which did not disappoint, it was rich and creamy with pronounced flavors. There isn't much more to say about this place. The only thing that would have been better is if they had lots of outdoor seating (they only have a couple park benches nearby).
(4)
Yael W.

Yummy ice cream (I got the ginger molasses), and GREAT price! However, terrible service. They would only let me sample two flavors, but didn't tell me they had a limit before, and then yelled at me when I asked for more. And then they were also quite rude to me and my friend, pushing us out the door letting us know they were closing. Overall, pretty good ice cream, but walked out not feeling good with the way we were treated.
(3)
Jonathan C.

I definitely want to go back and try all of these flavors. Vanilla is the last flavor I would get here! I sampled khulfi which is cardamom and pistachio. I didn't love it, but it was OK. Apparently this is the American version of a popular Indian dessert. I also tried Burnt Sugar which is very popular, but I did not get it all. It really tastes burnt - not for me, thanks! The Mexican Chocolate has cinnamon in it, and again, didn't love it. I ended up ordering Chocolate Mousse and that was very good! I like the homemade whipped cream they put on my sundae. Butterscotch is always a treat, and I tried a topping called Smores which had a nice crunch to it. Christina's has some interesting flavors, but definitely sample before you buy. This place has an Indian vibe, flavor-wise. Different strokes for different folks. Try them all!
(3)
Graceypoo M.

Burnt sugar ice cream! Amazing banana ice cream also!
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Tanya S.

Love this ice cream place - my favorite Cambridge ice cream place. It has really creative flavors and the ice cream doesn't have as much sugar as many other places (which overwhelm me). A great stop - you won't regret it! And gluten-free is not a problem for most flavors.
(5)
Jim S.

Attitude city. Cold hot fudge. Out of lots of flavors. Bitchy servers. Used to be great. Alternatives please!
(1)
Bryant G.

I love ice cream and Christina's is as good as it gets. I've been trying to make it there once a week since I moved to Cambridge in 2012 and I've always been a happy man. My family of Californians even talk about Christina's as one of the best parts of visiting me. I'm not sure if that's good or bad, but Christina's is definitely good.
(5)
Xiao Z.

It was alright, certainly not blown away by the hype. The service was a bit on the cooler edge, as they were a bit more hesitant to give out free samples.
(3)
Lola A.

The coffee oreo ice cream is superb! Most places that offer coffee ice cream really offer frozen sugar and cream, with a splash of coffee. Christina's makes a coffee ice cream that is full of flavor. To make it even better, there are huge chunks of oreo in the ice cream. I really want to try other flavors, but the coffee oreo is perfect.
(4)
Diane Y.

Love love love this place. Christina's offers unique, refreshing flavors that are a must-try for anyone who likes to be a little adventurous with tastes and spices. If you'd rather stick to same old safe chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry, then you'll be missing out. I love the fact that the selection at Christina's is that it's not too focused on heavy chocolatey flavors (unlike J.P. Licks...). There are also options like adzuki bean, ginger, banana, green tea, honey lavender, coconut cream, and carrot cake. Definitely stop by if you find yourself anywhere near Inman Square!
(5)
John L.

I took my friend to ramen near Porter station on the red line. As a desert however I wanted to stoop by here after hearing rave reviews. So we walked for a long long time. After over four miles of walking due to many wrong turns, we finally stopped at Christinas. I got the burnt sugar ice cream and after a lick of that, I sat on the bench happy as a bird, licking the soreness out of my legs. My friend stared at me in disbelief, "We walked four miles so you can get that". I looked back, "Yes, we did" with a big smile on my face. Afterwards I skipped all the way to Cambridgeside Galleria while my friend who didnt get any ice cream dragged himself along. Yes people, the ice cream was that good.
(4)
Lydia W.

I'm glad other reviewers commented on the rude service so I came prepared! First, I have to say that my pistachio ice cream was delicious. For $3, the portion is generous. The ice cream itself is made very well and there is a good amount of whole pistachios. However, I'm docking a star because the worker was completely disinterested. I know I'm not at a restaurant and I'm not looking to be treated like a princess, but could you at least look at me? And maybe not walk away with my money and then not tell me to move down the counter to get my change? Service doesn't have to be exceptional or even pleasant, but this was certainly unpleasant. I scarfed down my ice cream and got the hell out of there. Even though the ice cream is good, I am disgusted with the treatment of patrons at this establishment.
(3)
Camille R.

Service sucks so bad. They get you your scoop, but they're pissed about it. Ice cream is good! Homemade and some funky flavors, too! Last time I had garlic scape. What?? I had to. And they mastered that one. I can't remember, but I'm pretty sure they only take cash.
(4)
Heidi C.

I usually opt for fro-yo over ice cream, but after hearing a super picky friend who raved about Christina's, I had to try it and I'm glad I did. Lots of unique flavor options! I tried the Mexican chocolate and malted vanilla. The Mexican chocolate was delicious - rich hot chocolate-y with a spicy kick. Malted vanilla was also very good - a great twist to the classic vanilla. My friends got the cinnamon and the coconut almond chip. I recommend the latter. Wasn't impressed with the service though, but the ice cream left me happy enough.
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Greta A.

Christina's ice cream is thick and delicious and tastes like it's made right, with high quality cream. As a Wisconsinite, this is the texture I look for in ice cream. The flavours are all good (try the khulfi), but they don't have the range or creativity that, say, Toscanini's has. This is what keeps them from being 5 stars, in my opinion. They're very good, but at a level that a lot of independent ice cream stores are at. I'm always slightly disappointed when I go here and remember they won't put more than one flavour in a small, also.
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Bailey Z.

I knew I stumbled into the right place for ice cream when I saw a van parked outside with two giant buckets of ice cream stacked on a dolly and a few more already in the truck. People love Christina's ice cream. It reminds me of Bi-Rite back home, which also has a market. Over the weekend, I tried both Toscanini's and Christina's, and I much prefer the ice cream texture here. All the creative flavors are still present, including burnt sugar, but made into a creamier, more traditional ice cream. I tried several flavors including burnt sugar and guava before settling on coconut almond chip. It's the perfect place to stop by after dinner.
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Elaine S.

There is only one truly excellent green tea ice cream and that is at Christina's. It is rich and deeply flavorful and worth enduring the traffic and inconvenience of driving into the city. Wish they had another location easier to get to. Unlike some of the other reviews, I found the staff to be courteous, pleasant, and very helpful.
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Eric F.

MEH is right. I had heard so many good things about this place and I'm sad to say that I came away shaking my head. My friend asked about which was better between two flavors he was interested in and all he got from the girl working the counter was "I like them both." Gee...thanks? No facial expression and a laughable lack of common sense to not offer samples of both. As a number of fellow Yelpers have noted, the staff here are unapproachable and, in my estimation, downright stupid. I had the Peanut Butter Chip that was quite good, but nothing amazing and was more or less comparable to J.P. Lick's ice cream. My friend's Khulfi, on the other hand, was ABYSMAL (he couldn't even finish half of it...) and contained pistachios that tasted like they had gone bad. If getting to this place is at all out of your way, please don't waste your time and money and just go to a nearby J.P. Lick's or whatever instead. Better yet, try Bon Bon in the South End (which we did right afterward XD) or just about any decent gelato place in the North End.
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Roscoe R.

I've been a regular customer since the 1980s. They'd get 5 stars if 2 things were different: (1) they should take credit cards (they're cash-only) and (2) servers could try smiling or greeting people (without fail, they always look/act like they'd rather be somewhere else). The ice cream is fantastic -- same quality as Toscanini's for significantly less money (and no, Christina's shouldn't be THAT much less expensive just because they're cash-only -- assuming they pay their fair share of taxes, prices would only be 2% higher if they took credit cards). My favorite flavor is Fresh Mint (when available). I love that you can taste the mint leaves. Kahlua is great too, as is Bailey's, as is Khulfi. So are their malted flavors (vanilla and chocolate). Their sundaes are really good, too. Seating is very limited -- 5-6 booths -- so when it's crowded, plan on take-out. If you're in Inman Sq., then you should check out Christinas.
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Noura H.

If you like trying new flavors this is the place. They make a variety of interesting flavors, so you might want to sample one or two before getting a scoop. Be prepared to not like some of them until you find your favorite. I keep trying to branch out to more flavors but I just love the khulfi (pistachio and cardamom) and keep coming back to it.
(5)
Elizabeth D.

The Mexican chocolate was very good. I had to settle for the coffee toffee because they had run out of the coffee oreo, but I'm a big toffee fan so it worked out. I like their ice cream selection and the reasonable prices, but I'm hoping that I caught the staff on an off night because they were very rude. As usual, I was out with Linda E and they were quite unpleasant to us. If you offer a lot of original flavors, I think it's fair to expect people to ask for samples before deciding. Also, please don't give me attitude for pointing out that the cone you're about to give me is broken. I would prefer not to have ice cream dripping all over my hands.
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Linda E.

This place is a bit overwhelming when you first walk in. There are so many flavors to choose and you can sample if you want. I sampled the Kahlua and Butter Almond and opted for the latter. It was so creamy! The only negatives are the attitudes of the staff. One was really pushing me to order before I even sampled the flavor. One seemed annoyed and laughed when I asked to try a second flavor, like I was only there to sample and not buy. All in all the ice cream, waffle cone, and water was great. The prices also seemed reasonable, about $3 for one scoop of ice cream on a waffle cone!
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Dhara S.

When i think of ice creams,it always has to be Christina's. Awesome n innovative flavors, smooth soft delicious ice creams. Great variety of flavors, they almost have 5-8 combinations of chocolate ice creams. Being a fan of coffee, i love their Coffee Oreo flavor and all those who like a lil fruity flavor, must try out the Black Raspberry flavor. The only thing i don't like is the staff, they are young bunch of arrogant people.I have been a regular to this place and till date i haven't seen any of their staff even having a smile on their face.They are least bothered to even greet you.That really puts me down! And also their spoons are of very cheap quality. But overall this place is a must try for ice cream lovers!!
(4)
Mike P.

I have been going here for 15 years and even introduced my dad to this place. He is 86 and goes every week for a quart of coffee. This place is a real gem with great service and some really interesting flavors for the adventurous. I like that there is a good variety of hard frozen yogurt and sugar free icecream. But when I go here I always get a unique flavor and am never disapointed.
(5)
Jacquee P.

Christina's reminds me A LOT of the Bombay Ice Creamery in San Francisco. I enjoyed my coconut chocolate almond froyo - it's like eating a cold Almond Joy. Yes, it's the one with the coconut!
(3)
Brad L.

Malted Vanilla and Black Raspberry ice cream in waffle cone, served by super friendly staff? Perfect. I might have gone with four stars, actually, had I not recently moved from the west coast, where Black Raspberry ice cream simple doesn't exist. (Of course, you can get the far inferior Blackberry on the West coast, but who wants that crap after growing up on Black Raspberries from their Grandmother's back yard? Not I.)
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Brian D.

Christina's vs. JP Licks vs. Toscanini's... The Ultimate Boston Ice Cream throwdown. 8 friends and I compared the three best ice cream institutions of Boston/Cambridge last night. The rules: compare the chocolate ice creams and 1 unique flavor at each store. Christina's was the clear winner here, both with their chocolate mousse ice cream (amazingly smooth and flavorful) and their mocha explosion. I'll admit I was pulling for JP Licks (historically my favorite), but Christina's toppled the competition by a pretty big margin. Christina's decadent ice creams, both the classics and some pretty unique concoctions (carrot cake, Mexican chocolate, etc), are simply AMAZING. They also keep their prices pretty reasonable, although you have to have a little dedication to make it to Inman Square. A good friend who used to do product development for an ice cream company swears this is the best he's ever had, and I think he's pretty spot on. Congratulations Christina's on your Boston title (at least in our eyes)!
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Laura H.

I LOVE Christina's ice cream. No matter how stringent my diet may be, I make sure I leave an allowance for Christina's, especially the fresh mint. Fresh mint is, hands down, the single best ice cream I've ever had in my life, and I've tried many ice cream flavors and made many different flavors myself. The fresh mint is a seasonal flavor, so be sure to catch it in the summer. If you're not a mint fan (and this is FRESH mint, not an extract), I recommend any of the seasonal flavors on the blackboard or whatever's added to the wall of flavors on the bottom row (sometimes in marker). Like a restaurant's daily specials, these flavors tend to be the freshest and best. However, you really can't go wrong with anything. Why 4 stars instead of 5? The service can be indifferent (on a good day) or downright grouchy, like they're doing you a huge favor just to let you purchase the ice cream. But at the end of the day, the ice cream is so awesome that I can't really care that much. BTW, cash only.
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May N.

Went here during an early summery day recently for the first time - yum! But too many choices! It makes me think that capitalism is crazy and that my choice will not make me as happy as if I were to have fewer choices. There were plenty of your run-of-the-mill flavors like vanilla, mint chocolate chip, and black raspberry, but also things like chai spice and hot mexican chocolate. I went with a scoop each of green tea and mango in a cup, mainly because I like to savor my ice cream and can't eat it fast enough so it won't melt over my fingers. The mango was delicious, green tea kinda plain. Crazy long line when it's warm outside, but worth it.
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Amy D.

Boston has a great selection of homemade ice cream parlours, and when walking all day in the summer, i had a smile from ear to ear when we approached Christina's. They were awarded with The Best of Boston honour for exotic ice cream. Following the advice of many yelpers i chose the burnt sugar, it was OK but if i am gng to have burnt ice cream, i prefer when it is made with marshmallows instead. My sis ordered the black raspberry, and she didn't care for it. With both of our ice creams we couldn't really savour them because they were so soft and if you didn't consumer it quickly it would run down the sides of the cone. Overall, i wouldn't come back. I didn't care for the ice cream, and the service was horrible.
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rose n.

Super annoying kids in front of me who wanted two flavors in a small size and to try 15 flavors annoyed me a little. High prices for delicious ice cream. Delicious. And funky flavors. However, the people who work the lines are, well, a little snarky. Yes, the children held up the line a little bit but there was no one else in there when they arrived and you were out of half the flavors they wanted. I tried cranberry and I did want to try something else but the first server barked "one sample" at the kids and then "no samples, there is a line!!" at the rest of the people who filled the store behind us. I ended up with the cranberry because I'm scared to be adventurous with an entire ice cream cup. I also forgot to order a cone but the server never asked. My BF got a Bailey's frappe which was also good. I felt really rushed and harried when I tried to order and the ladies were just barking at us so I could barely think. Not exactly what I want with my sweet ice cream. BTW, you can only get one flavor in a small as the children found out when they dared request that... It also smells really weird from the next door spice shop. I'm very sensitive to scents and this place almost knocked me out. Summary: Ice cream is great but service, well, it seriously blows. I'll be back though because this is my new neighborhood and I'm an ice cream addict.
(3)
Jacquelyn M.

I don't understand what people love about this place. The staff was rude and incompetent. The whip cream had absolutely no sweetness to it. Cleanliness is also an issue.
(1)
Vivian H.

SO happy my friend took me here after dinner. Overwhelming selection of flavors.. finally decided on apple pie & coffee oreo. Both amazing, strong flavors that tasted like what they were named (surprisingly rare attributes). Don't think you can really go wrong here. And the prices are amazing!
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Stephanie P.

Yay! Ice cream!! Rather than stick with my usual pick-the mint chocolate chip-I was drawn to the Bailey's Irish Cream....and wasn't disappointed! Creamy and delicious, it was exactly what my heart desired after a night of seafood and cocktails. Quick service, very organized, so despite the long line we were in and out and enjoying our frozen treat!
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Tanya Y.

While walking around in Cambridge, on a cold wintery day, nothing hits the spot better than...(you guessed it!) ice cream! It won't melt as fast, and eating ice cream in the cold allows you to taste it better (at least that's MY theory). Right away while approaching Christina's, there's a line already expanding out the door. Inside looks cozy, and right away you see a large board full wit a variety of flavors--You're almost thankful for the long line to give you the opportunity to read the abundant amount of flavors. They range from coconut butterfinger to carrot cake, all the way to burnt sugar! The workers are extremely helpful and lets you sample the one's youre interested in. I'm also crazy about Christina's Sorbets! Passion Fruit ANYTHING makes me go bananas. Therefore, their passion fruit sorbet is to die for. Want lychee fruit in the winter but cannot get it because it's not in season? Have no fear! Try their lychee sorbet. Delicious and pleasing to the pallet. The prices are affordable, the atmosphere is cozy, and the flavors are amazing. The only downfall I have is that they accept Cash only, so make sure you come prepared! Highly recommended.!
(5)
Corey L.

Good: great flavors (love the kulfi, pistachio, malted vanilla, orange chocolate) and homemade whipped cream Bad: overload with chocolate sauce and extras so it's hard to taste the ice cream
(5)
John O.

Christina's has gone down hill.....I used to love their coconut almond chip, This time there was very little alomond or coconut . Some suggestions to owners: 1. Separate the next door spice business from the ice cream shop with a door. The smell of the spices does not help the experience. 2. Paint the walls with a fresh coat of paint ( can be done in a day) 3. Re-tile the floor as it seems like it from a 1950's Catholic school gym floor If you want to try a great ice cream shop take a drive to West Concord to " A reason to be cheerful" They toast the coconut in their coconut almond chip and it is out of this world!!!! I live in Cambridge but make the drive to West Concord as the ice cream is so much better that what is in Cambridge ( Toscannini's cannot touch them) plus none of the Cambridge attitude.....Owner also has local musicians stop in to jam on most nights...very clean also...worth the ride!!!!!
(2)
Lyra B.

WORST service I have ever had. The Indian people working there make fun of you in their language. Ice cream is not very good, and they touch the sides of the ice cream with their dirty hands and don't bother wiping them later. In one word- disgusting. I went to the bathroom, and after finding a COCKROACH under the sink, I realized that someone should call the health inspectors.
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Meghan M.

I'm giving stars mainly since the ice cream was pretty decent. I had the carrot cake and ginger molasses. Although the flavor wasn't bad, it wasn't as intense as I would have liked. Tasted just like vanilla ice cream with a hint of carrot or a hint of ginger, but the flavor wasn't outstanding. Toscanini's is much better in my opinion. Kind of a let down. The main reason I'm not giving anymore stars is the service and atmosphere. Do the owners not speak English or something? They struggled to understand my order. They kept asking me several times what I wanted. I kept repeating carrot cake over and over again, but to no avail. Then I noticed, after finally getting through to the man behind the counter and receiving my ice cream that I wasn't the only one struggling to get my order across. The people that were in line behind me also struggled. The guy just didn't seem to speak English well at all, which sucks in the service field. Also, I felt like I was inconveniencing him as he seemed bothered by the fact that I asked for nuts after I already ordered my ice cream flavor, which I didn't feel was a big deal. Usually you ask for your toppings after you order your flavor, not before, but I guess not here. Yikes! He gave me a death stare. Anyways, I will try again, but I'll make a habit to choose Toscanini's over Christina's. Maybe they were on an off day. I'll try the burnt sugar next time. People seem to rave about that one more than any other and hopefully the service will have improved by then. Cross fingers!
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T. C.

I would give a Five Stars for their ice cream. As many mentioned, they have the best ice cream. The line gets long in the summer, but it's worth the wait. The only reason that I would give a 3-Star is it's service. You are not only purchasing the food, but also the service. There were a few times that I tried to call to ask for sizes of their cakes, the person who answered the phone was ridiculously rude - "I can't tell ya!" That's not a polite response that I would expect from this place. There is not much information on their website either. I do hope that they can at least update pricing information on their websites if they don't like to answer questions over the phone.
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Billy Su B.

i just ate a PINT of coconut, peanut-butter, must-buy-XXL-stretchy-pants ice cream. THANKS, christina's homemade ice cream, for making my thighs bigger. ... i can't resist your creamy, gooey, coconut ice cream. go on, butt-cheeks, get fat all you want. I DON'T CARE ANYMORE *sobbing, wailing, wringing of hands, pooting ::eets unuther leetle bite::
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Grace M.

My sister introduced me to this place and I've been a few times since-- the flavors are very fresh and some quite unique.. last time, I got "fresh mint," which was really nice, but beware, this place has very high milk-fat & low overrun, which means ultra-creamy, almost thick-creamy ice cream... Some people like that, but it's a bit thick for my liking.
(3)
Derrick C.

Mexican chocolate was good. Burnt sugar was meh. Service was bleh.
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Jazmine S.

It is often said that Bostonians eat more ice cream per capita than people in other states. This has not been proven by any study, but it could possibly be true because of the gazillion number of ice cream places in and around the city. Christina's is one of the best places to get ice cream in the area. My boss from Seattle was actually the one who introduced me to Christina's because he would come to this place whenever he visits Boston. The flavor selection is amazing and they come up with the craziest and unique flavors. My favorite would be burnt sugar because it does taste like caramel but kinda burnt.. I can't really put words into it but it's very creamy and smooth. 4 stars because you can almost never find a parking spot in the summer, they only take cash, and it's a bit pricey.
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David A.

I'll start off to say that I have only had the Sorbets. I have never tried the ice creams (I'm lactose intolerant). They have very interesting flavors for sorbet, but the taste is lacking when I actually try it. It tastes like store bought stuff. I never leave here going "Oh, I wish I could have had more." Such a shame. They don't have a lot of seating, which makes it tough in the winter when you want to eat and hang with your friends. Try squeezing more than 4 of you on a bench! How come no chairs?
(2)
Alyssa K.

I have only been here once, but I will definitely be back. The ice cream is delicious! Best I've had in Boston. Its also attached to a fantastic spice shop that is worth checking out too.
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Buggin O.

I don't know if they're running a sweat shop back there with the adjoining spice shop but the employees in there look seriously unhappy to be working there and it shows in their ambivalence towards us giddy customers who line up out the door to over pay for churned and chilled butter, sugar, and cream. Ice cream quality is a step above store bought. Some unique flavors but nothing spectacular. I wouldn't recommend traveling any significant distance to go there or if you care about how you're treated. The hectic crowds of people there in the evenings during the summer should be avoided all costs!
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Jenna L.

After a long day of driving, we decided it was time for some ice cream, after checking out the Harvard Law School campus. This place was super crowded, but we got lucky and scored a parking spot right in front of the place. Awesome. My friend's order got a little bit messed up and he got to try some BACON ice cream (it was gross... tasted exactly like bacon.. but it was ice cream - can't blame them though, they did a good job of telling us what it would be in the name). I got coffee oreo, which was really good. They had a lot of different flavors, which is always cool, but I never have the guts to get anything strange for fear of me not being able to eat the whole thing. I will sample them all though, if given the chance :) Overall, cool atmosphere, and looked like it was always busy and fun. Also, tons of flavors to try so it probably would never get boring.
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Daniel B.

Can an ice cream place ever have too many flavors? Maybe. Every time I come here, I freeze up. And invariably get my sister's recommendation, Kulfi, her favorite. But not mine. And I always forget. It is very good indeed. Great flavors, but after I eat the pistachios in the ice cream, I want more ice cream. But I can never figure out a way to eat the pistachios first, and save a few bites of nut free ice cream at the bottom. If I were able to come here weekly, it might be different. I could try all the different flavors. Work my way through them. Or find a time when the shop wasn't so busy, and get a few samples, and not feel rushed. But the rush is a real thing. And that cost them that fifth star in my book. I believe this place has 5* ice cream. I just have not found it yet. And they haven't helped me. Bastards.
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Marilyn C.

This is some good ice cream. The carrot cake ice cream tastes very much like carrot cake - it is amazing. Also recently tried the passion fruit sorbet - yum. Both were full of flavor. Good assortment of different flavors of ice cream, sorbets and frozen yogurt. Cash only. Definitely a solid 4 stars.
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Mandy A.

Good stuff... I made us wait in the ridiculously long line on a hot day when we were out touring the campuses and I'm glad we waited. Our choices were decent but I think we both wish we got something else. Or maybe two scoops, one of something crazy and one something normal. I got the carrot cake and it tasted exactly like carrot cake. The ice cream was smooth and creamy and good. Husband got the burnt sugar and it was good but powerful, still not sure how he had a whole cup full of it. Service was pretty no-nonsense. They had a huge line to get through, seemed like they were taking their sweet time with most people and then rushed us when we asked for a sample. I wish they had this place in Chicago so I could go back to try everything on the menu...
(4)
Diana N.

Each flavor has a different level of goodness and weakness. The green tea ice cream is a little weak on the green tea side; maybe it's because I've had the Maedaen green tea ice cream they sell at BJ's. The coconut flavor is great, rich creamy, and most important coconut-y! It goes great with the deep Friend banana's wrapped in eggroll shell and drizzled with caramel and decorated with a sprig of mint at Pho Hoa. I also like that they sell some flavors at Pho Hoa Restaurant on Dorchester Ave. Great to have after a nice bowl of hot pho! Christina's home made ice cream + Pho Hoa= BOMB!
(4)
Jonna C.

Kulfi ice cream and lime-jalepeno sorbet were both great!
(4)
Monta L.

If you're looking for icecream that tastes like sugar regardless of what flavor you request, this isn't the place for you. I've taken a lot of friends here that haven't fallen in love, simply because they like JP licks better- but seriously, you call that icecream? It's called Diabetes Type 2. The icecream here tastes like what they're named. Fresh Mint tastes like eating the mint plant you haphazardly planted in your yard. Butter and almond tastes like eating a stick of butter with almonds. Some flavors are made in small batches, so if you see something unusual- ask for a sample and order it right away! I had the peppermint stick last night and it tasted like,. a peppermint stick. I once had the best lychee icecream here too, I really hope it makes a comeback in the spring.
(5)
Amanda H.

The ice cream was pretty nice. Not the best I've had, but then again, I've grown up on Richardson's. That's not the point, though. I'm writing about the awful service I received tonight. I ordered a medium pumpkin ice cream in a cone. The girl who was working there scooped the ice cream and handed it back to me. I realized I wanted nuts on my ice cream and asked her for some. Her answer was incredibly unexpected. After giving me a dirty look, she said no, her oh-so-polite reasoning being "Nuts aren't gonna stay on that." Can you try? Maybe? Or suggest getting my ice cream in a cup so I can get nuts? Or at least try to be somewhat helpful? Ugh. Not to mention she scooped my boyfriend's ice cream very half-assedly and it fell all over him. And it'd be nice if they joined the 21st century and invested in a credit card machine.
(2)
David V.

I was once asked in a job interview what a weakness of mine was. Without pausing I blurted out "ice cream". I didn't get the job, but I did get a laugh out of the interviewer. But hey, it's the truth. Now when it comes to ice cream, I like the simple classics. I have no use for gussied up and exotic flavors. No mint or mangos in my ice cream, please. I'll happily drink exotic beer, cocktails I've never heard of and order food items I can't pronounce correctly, but when it comes to ice cream I want the classic dessert flavors - chocolate, oreo, coffee, etc. Christina's doesn't neglect these staples in their creation of all that carrot cake flavored nonsense, and for that I salute them.
(5)
Michael K.

Hands down the best ice cream I've ever had in Boston. I can't even think of many more words that will do it justice. It is just so good. Great location so you can stop by after grabbing a bite to eat somewhere close by. I always opt for whatever flavor has burnt and caramel or sugar in the title and I'm never disappointed. Creamy rich delicious ice cream. Go, enjoy some ice cream. You really will not be let down.
(5)
Harry H.

We came during what appeared to be a relative lull: one open table and only a modest line. $9.10 scored us two 3-scoop cups of respectable portions = mine a Cocovado + khulfi + ginger (incredibly creamy + wonderfully spiced + would replace it next time around in a heartbeat); also tried the banana cinnamon before ordering and was underwhelmed. The infamous burnt sugar eluded my grasp but drew accolades, as did the PB Chip and Cinnamon. All for the rotating flavors and the synergy with the adjacent sister shoppe but the other selections would need to kick it up a notch to garner the 5th star.
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Aboud Y.

Snuffles B. is spot on. This place is all about the flavor innovation...and while interesting and cool, I have yet to really try anything that truly blew me away. Its sorta like what Crazy Dough is to pizza, well that's what Christina's is to ice cream. It's good but I can't say I love it.
(3)
Christina K.

OMG so effin' awesome!! I had read all the reviews and wanted to go soo soo bad. The menu list was super extensive it took forever for me to decide. I finally settled on chocolate banana - exactly what it sounded like. My friend had the apple-pie, also very good, and another had chocolate mousse. Holy crap the chocolate mousse was amazing! It really did have a mousse like consistency, but colder than your traditional mousse. And oh so rich! Mm, the place smells like spices when you step in. The hard part is deciding. And a scoop cost around $2.50 which is very good considering this is gourmet ice cream!!
(5)
John S.

I've lived around the corner from Christina's for three years and I still haven't written a review. What a fool I've been. Christina's makes Top Tier ice cream. I can't say "the best ice cream in the world" or "my favorite ice cream" because, seriously, there are probably a thousand places in the world that make homemade ice cream just as good. That said, Christina's is my ice cream place and I'd put it up against any I've ever had. They have a big board of flavors, and I've ordered quite a few different ones. I've never been disappointed. The toppings are all fresh and the hot fudge is adequately hot and fudgy. If you're in the area (for dinner at one of the fifty different Inman Square restaurants, for instance), this is your dessert place.
(5)
Jamme C.

I love Christina's Homemade Ice Cream! Chef Ginger orders it for our restaurant because she says that it's the creamiest and tastiest! I'm not comparing it to other places in the area because that's not what I do. I just like it for itself. I like eating their vanilla ice cream with cashews on top.
(5)
Christina G.

I had been dying to try Christina's for a while based on rave reviews... not to mention we share a name. What I like most about this place is the huge variety of flavors ranging from the typical, the interesting, and even the unusual. The ice-cream was pretty tasty, though I did find the burnt sugar to be a little too rich and sweet for my liking. I didn't even know you could sample the flavors here. The staff never offered, but had they, I think the experience would have been a little less overwhelming and I probably would have settled on some flavors I was more crazy about.
(3)
Michael D.

ooh, I'm a fan. Having moved here from California, I still have yet to try Tosci and JP Licks, but since I was right next to Christina's yesterday, I had to give it a shot. Probably gonna go ice cream hopping sometime in the near future. I had the malted vanilla, which was SUPER creamy and heavenly and oh em geeee. My friend had the mango ice cream, which tasted literally, like mango. Both were really good.. but the only problem is CHRISTINAS IS SO FAR AWAY FROM THE T STOP. So i dont know if I'll be back, but if i'm in the area, I'm definitely coming by. OH, and sorry I couldnt take a picture of our ice cream.. it was hott as balls out and i had to eat it right away before it melted all over my hand :(
(4)
Marissa P.

Some of the best ice cream I've ever tasted!!!! Holy crap soooo good! Mexican chocolate ice cream is where it's at. SOOO CREAMY... burnt sugar tasted great too!!! I need more and fast!!!!
(5)
Dor Z.

WOW. I don't really like ice cream but I like Christina's ice cream. Really I come here for the sorbets - it's just the perfect way to top off a meal. They have amazing flavors. My favorites so far have been pomegranate, hibiscus, and apple cider. If you can't find a flavor here, I don't know if you can anywhere else. For those of you who like drinks, they also do coffees, hot chocolates, etc.
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Kim K.

Stellar frozen yogurt flavors (mint chocolate, coffee, peanut butter, coconut, vanilla, etc etc etc) which don't make me barfy - rare because dairy and I are not friends. And a selection of toppings that will make your head spin with how huge it is (walnuts, shelled pistachios, cookies, cherries, oreos, peanut butter cups, chocolate jimmies, colored jimmies, M&Ms, bananas, whipped cream, etc etc etc.) Super friendly staff, generous portions, fair prices, and fast service (there's always a line).
(4)
Kara B.

The Burnt Sugar is DIVINE. The Chocolate Mousse - OMG. Bailey's? Yes, pls. Mango too? Okay. Time to collapse from lactic shock.
(5)
Jenny X.

Cute little ice cream shop in Inman Square, perfect for closing a relaxing evening. Lots of flavors, prices are reasonable, and the interior has a spicy aroma courtesy of the adjacent Christina's spices store.
(4)
Carolina N.

This was my first time to this Boston institution. It was overdue. We had the chocolate banana and the mocha explosion (mocha with oreo and chocolate chips) and they were both amazing. This place is not underrated at all.
(5)
Travis B.

i was awe struck at the crowd in this place. fortunately, we just happened to walk in and get our ice cream right away, but as we were paying, the place literally filled to capacity. they have dozens of flavors and i chose a standard cookie dough and it was tasty. unfortunately, i didn't really pay attention to anything else because i was full of beer and my head was buzzing and all i wanted was something sweet to eat. it was only a few steps from our last beer stop and a welcome one at that. the ice cream scoopers were all smiles and seemed to enjoy the crowd rush. my sis in law paid, so i'm not sure how much a single scoop was. but after so long of not eating dairy, my belly paid the price later (or maybe that was the beer).
(4)
Shaina P.

Where Toscanini's lacks in traditional flavors like pistachio, Christina's prevails!! I trek a mile up the street for that rich nutty flavor matched with a delicious creamy ice cream. They do whip up a strange flavor or two on occasion. I tried the mango jalapeno sorbet the other night, and although slightly odd, it had the addictive burn of jalapeno and sweetness luring me to the very last lick.
(5)
Shunra R.

The great smell from the spice store next door is a key advantage over Toscanini's. Apart from that, it's also quieter. The seating is composed of a series of benches facing each other, which is good or bad depending on your mood or the size of your party. Big community bulletin board. The overall vibe feels warmer than Tosci's. Flavorwise, it's just as varied and good. I particularly love the lemon verbena, the strawberry rose, and the chocolate mousse. I wish they'd offer a smaller size, though. Staff is usually pleasant enough (patient with people who need time to read the list of flavors and choose after tasting some samples). Very convenient location on the same block as Ryles, Lilypad, Outpost186, the Lorem Ipsum bookstore, the 1369 coffeehouse. Great place to walk over to for dessert after eating at one of Inman Squares's many restaurants (such as the Indian one across from it, which has lovely decor). Or in between sets if you came to Inman for music... A tip: the railing is nice to look at, but don't lean on it. It's charmingly unstable.
(4)
Scott T.

A neat little ice cream shop with a wide variety of interesting flavors. They had a nice set of 6 or so sorbet flavors, but otherwise the star was the wide selection of probably 40+ ice cream options. I ended up getting mocha explosion (wow was that chocholatey), but everything I tasted was interesting and enjoyable. Not terribly pricey and overall a cool place to drop by on a hot afternoon.
(4)
Meg B.

Ok, fellow yelpers -- we need to talk. I'm outraged that some of you people would give Christina's anything but 5 stars. Ice cream is my favorite food and Christina's is the best ice cream in MA that doesn't have cows on-site. They have wild flavors if you're in a crazy mood and their selection of normal flavors is still unbeatable. Pretty much everything is homemade and fresh so the selections change every few days. Sure the staff isn't friendly. They're there to scoop your ice cream, take your money, and get you out the door. What more do you expect?! Someone to ask you how your day was? Go to the therapist for that, stop picking on Christina's employees, and enjoy your damn ice cream.
(5)
Susan C.

Ditto to all the reviews about the service here not being the friendliest and being cash only. Also, the serving sizes are a bit meager compared to other ice cream shops as well. You also get to sample one flavor only, which sucks for indecisive people like me. I generally like to sample 2-3 flavors before deciding. I must praise this place for the quality of their ice cream though. It is smooth and creamy, and they have some of the most creative flavors around town, which is why I keep coming back despite the fact that I never carry cash and almost always need to borrow money from one of my friends or go cruising for an ATM every time I'm in the area. I've tried some of their more regular flavors like chocolate, but I am moreso a fan of their more unique flavors like the rose, the mango, or the green tea. Maybe I'm a flavor junkie, but their ordinary flavors just do nothing for me.
(3)
Paul M.

Christina's is the best ice cream any where as far as I'm concerned (that doesn't count legit Italian gelato...that is it's own category, grazie). They have an enormous selection of flavors. They really do a great job translating the flavors of their varied ingredients to ice cream format. And they push the frontier for what ice cream flavors should be. Sure they've got your standards, and even some non-standards that aren't quite surprising (like my g/f's fave Butterfinger coconut or my fave frappe Oreo coffee), but then you can get weird/exotic stuff too. You can get rose. You can get khulfi (cardamom & pistachio). Every time I'm in here I always try their new exotic flavor. Are they all hits? No. But they've got two big scoops for putting wood fired corn kernels into ice cream, and for that I salute you. This is the kind of ice cream that randomly I'll just blurt out "I want ice cream" and the automatic response from my significant other is "Is it open?" because we both know that I meant Christina's and we both realize, sadly, no Christina's is not a 24-hour establishment even though those random cravings for cinnamon rice pudding scoops do not heed man's silly work day. They are primal forces beyond a standard work day. Those cravings are terrible, hideous monstrosities from beyond; the stuff Stephen King and H.P. Lovecraft have nightmares about. They are a horror beyond imagination. And sorry but JP Licks? Toscanini? Ben and/or Jerry? Emack and/or Bolio? When those cravings hit if you're relying on them you are doomed, because only Christina and her bucket of "Clean Spoons" can slay those dragons. Maybe that last paragraph seems like hyperbole to you. If so, you're one of the lucky ones who has never experienced a Christina's craving at 11:12 pm. Okay, maybe it was a slight exaggeration, but the ice cream is still really, really good.
(5)
nicole b.

If you are looking for decent service with half a smile - go else where. The most notable part of our visit was the line out the door into the thunderstorm and the employee left to pick up her take out order from next door. It make be the only ice cream shop for blocks, but a smile and friendly service is worth the walk.
(2)
Natalie S.

Christina's Ice Cream has been so hyped up, but frankly, I was disappointed by both the service as well as the ice cream. The concept is great: the pairing of a spice shop with an ice cream shop could not be more unique or genius. The wide array of flavors, though overwhelming, is also very impressive. I sampled the olive oil ice cream, which was pleasant and subtle. When faced with such a large array of flavors however, I would think that asking the people behind the counter what flavors they would recommend would be a normal, if not frequent question. We asked, "what are the most popular flavors here?" to which the lady helping us said, "All of them." Most unhelpful answer ever. She could have just made one up, and we would have been satisfied! That didn't help with our indecision, coupled with her clear display of impatience. I also wanted a cup of tea and asked the lady what types of tea they had. She said, "what are you looking for?" to which I replied, "anything caffeine-free." She replied, "I don't know what's caffeine-free. You can go read the types over there" pointing to my left. A brusque answer, but I scooted down the row and asked the lady on the far end where I could read the list of teas. It turns out that they did not actually have a list, and the lady on the far end said, "All the teas are behind me - you can see them, can't you?" Really??? The labels on the tea canisters, about 8 feet in front me, were way too small to read. I was appalled by their rudeness. We ended up getting the toasted almond coconut and the strawberry ice cream in a cup. The strawberry ice cream was nothing special, but I guess that's our fault for not trying one of their more unique flavors. The almond coconut was tasty but for some reason it melted really quickly, almost twice as quickly as the strawberry ice cream. The textures of the ice cream were a little runnier than I would have liked. My recommendations? Go to Toscanini's for the ice cream, and 1369 coffee shop down the street for your tea. That's what I did.
(2)
Leonardo D.

I have been to this place more than ten times in a year. I think most people agree that this is one of the best ice cream places in the Boston area: flavours are creative and unique, consistency is good, portions are generous and prices are low. The service is okay and the place also, nothing exceptional. But one special thing about this place is their originality: Toscanini's tries to follow the Italian tradition of the gelato. JP licks pushes hard on the traditional Am. Icecream. This place is somewhere else. They took the Italian gelato but blended it with wonderful spices from the East. And they did it masterfully. Hands down to Christina's!
(5)
Ryan S.

This is the best tasting ice cream in the greater Boston area. I went everywhere to do a taste test: JP Licks, Toscaninis, Rancatores, Chilly Cow, Emack and Bolios, and more. Christina's easily won! Their ice cream has a perfectly light and airy consistency and it's not too sweet. Try Coconut Butterfinger! Downside: service and parking blows.
(4)
Leslie G.

We walked in a few minutes after they were closed, and they still served us no problem. That is rare because usually if you walk in to a place 30 minutes before they close they give you the old evil eye. They have some weird flavors, so try before you buy. Whatever I got was awesome - I can't remember what it was called but it had coffee ice cream, chocolate chunks, fudge, maybe almonds or some kind of nut...it was very rich and I could only eat a few bites, which brings me to my next point: Get the small, it's a'plenty.
(5)
Guillermo M.

I came back to Chrisina's excited to try something different. I didn't like the mango flavor at all. Also tried a couple of sorbets and didn't think they were so good. I have to add that service was not good either. They give you a hard time if you want to try different flavors before ordering. JP Licks I think is MUCH better.
(2)
Jason J.

Christina's has most of the usual suspects when it comes to their ice cream flavors, but if you aren't trying some of their more exciting concoctions, then shame on you. Butterfinger coconut. Ginger molasses. No further ice cream flavor description required. Just know that these two flavors blow my mind, but that may actually just be brain freeze. Prices are fair, and portions are pretty large. Seating is not plentiful and often filled to capacity. With all the froyo joints popping up every block these days, Christina's is a refreshing standby making classic ice cream with palatable spins. As long as they keep making my #1 and #2 flavors, consider me a customer.
(4)
Jon S.

Maybe I made the unforgivable mistake of ordering frozen yogurt here? But Christina did not impress me with her ice cream (er frozen yogurt) making abilities. I ordered peanut butter chip. The scoop was a little small. Not too peanut-buttery, not too sweet. Just enough chocolate chips. He ordered coffee toffee which was a bit weak on the coffee flavor. Overall, they were just okay. If you want truly amazing ice cream (and super original flavors), there's no place that tops Scoops in Los Angeles.
(3)
Snowdrops C.

Just love the green tea ice cream! So good!
(5)
FoodLover Z.

Christina's ice cream is fabulous. They have some very unique flavors, and everything I had was delicious. Very reasonably priced too. Highly recommended!
(5)
Lei B.

My miserable rainy day in Boston was suddenly brightened up with a trip to Christina's. Once you enter this ice cream shop your sense of smell will go crazy! Next door to the ice cream shop, Christina also has a spice shop and they have a connecting door. I think this is what makes it stand out compared to the other ice cream shops in Boston. They had flavors like kulfi, bergamot, ginger molasses, and banana cinnamon that I've never seen before. I also tried adzuki bean, butter almond, burnt sugar, maple walnut and coffee oreo. All were nice and creamy. I ended up with the burnt sugar and my friend got the kulfi. The burnt sugar was so rich but I loved it. The kulfi was really good too, it reminded me a little like an horchata. My friend said she favors this place over Toscanini's which is just a couple blocks down. I wish we went there to get a comparison but we ended up going to JP Lick's after. My all-time favorite ice cream shop is Bi-Rite Creamery in San Francisco but this place could possibly be on my top 5. I'll need to compose that list soon.
(4)
RaÃ¼l R.

It would be great (reasonable prices, very good ice-creams, good quantities) if it wasn't for the people serving. When you go to buy an ice-cream, it's supposed to be a fun moment, but they are always serious and not very nice. They look like they hate ice-cream, their job and ultimately you. Buy the ice-cream and run away.
(3)
Daniela R.

So disappointed! The rude girl behind the counter told me I was limited to 2 tastes only after giving me 3, which is something I've never heard of nor experienced. And, this rule was not written anywhere! With all the unique flavors, don't they want to encourage trying? Ended up with bland chocolate chip and a vow to never return.
(1)
Ida K.

Huge selection of ice creams. Almost what ever one could think of!!!!! Nice atmosphere and friendly staff.
(4)
Melody N.

3.5 stars really, 4.0 for flavors and 2-3 with service with a 'tude. I originally was going to give them a 4 rating just because I liked the ice cream and all the interesting flavors. However, this place is popular enough that they need to know that they need the attitude adjustment! I think Christina's Homemade Ice Cream has been too hyped up for me. We had come here after eating a big meal, so I shared a scoop of Adzuki Ice Cream with my sister. The flavor was really good. It's funny though, you can find Adzuki(Red Bean) ice cream at many Asian grocery frozen aisle sections, so although yummy, I wasn't quite floored by it. Plus my sister raves about places that have equally inventive ice cream flavors in California, so, although impressed with the variety of flavors, it wasn't a new concept to me. The line is long but goes quickly. They only let you sample 2 flavors per person. The limit on tasting made it difficult trying to figure out what I wanted, yet I do think it helps with making the line move quickly. The ones we sampled definitely were innovative intense flavors: Mexican Chocolate, Khulfi, Rose,and Adzuki. I wish I could try more(maybe that's how they get you to come back!) I thought the server was a bit curt with us, with the 'you can only sample two' and then later with the 'you need a $5 minimum for the credit card.' I understand it's a busy Saturday night, but if you look and feel like you've said these things a million times, it's called put a sign up! She also gave us a look because my sister and I got samples but shared one scoop of ice cream. Geez lady, it was our first time at your store, we were excited to try the new flavors. Anyway, why do I need to explain myself? Now it just makes you guys look like you'd only treat customers well if they paid a lot for the ice cream - we should all be treated equally, new, former, not as hungry, or starving for ice cream! I would like to come here again to try the flavors or maybe I'll just wait until my next big trip to California where I can go to places that would have innovative flavors served with iono, a side of a smile?
(3)
Josephine L.

The ice cream here is bomb and the whipped cream is just that: straight up, no sugar added whipped cream, which really compliments the sweetness of whatever frozen flavour you've gone with. Plus, butterscotch as a topping? Always a winner in my book. The main person serving me didn't seem to either hear or understand me but it sort of seemed like he was being trained, too, and everything worked out well. Absolutely worth my trip out there.
(4)
Kamille W.

Christina's has something for everyone. Feel like being comforted? Get rum raisin. You want something fruity and refreshing? Ok, so you get a sorbet -- maybe mango or ginger lime. You want something rich and outrageous? Well, obviously, you get a medium with mocha explosion and dulce de leche. The ice cream is a little less rich than at JP Lick's, but I like it just as much. In fact, depending on my mood, I sometimes prefer Christina's slightly lighter ice creams. The prices are pretty good, and I've never had an issue with the staff. I'm that annoying person at the counter who wants to try like four flavors, but I've never been made to feel badly about it. (Not that that's even possible. I am shameless when it comes to food.) Yeah, the place is tiny and there are only a handful of seats. So what? If it's ice cream weather, you should be sitting outside enjoying the sunshine anyways, right? Honestly, you should go there. This isn't really up for discussion.
(5)
Jow O.

great selection of ice cream. creamy and icey.. just right!
(5)
Kay L.

This place got into my top 5 ice cream places
(5)
Jenny V.

really cool, creative flavors! i couldnt not get coffee oreo...my boyfriend got a scoop of carrot cake and omgah it was delicious! I can totally see why this is my sisters favorite ice cream place in Boston... also i'm very upset that coffee oreo is a "thing" on the east coast but not here in Chicago...
(4)
Cassy H.

It's been a while since I've been to Christina's... and because of their "customer service", I wasn't quite impressed with my recent visit, so I had to drop a star. So.. I was most disappointed with the customer service... or perhaps, more like customer dis-service? I don't know if I came in on a "bad" night, but I asked for a sample and the guy either pretended not to hear me or didn't understand me. To me, he appeared annoyed that I wanted to try out a flavor...but really? most ice-cream places let you try out flavors, so whatever. Anyway, the ice-cream is still good. I ordered the coffee oreo this time -- a nice blend of coffee and large chunks of oreo cookies. It was pretty good but still doesn't compare to ice-cream places that I've been to in the West Coast.
(3)
Hana K.

Just as good as Toscaninis and so much less crowded! They have a spice store right next door where I believe they get the ingredients for the ice cream. Everything on the menu is so flavorful and tastes so fresh! The texture is unbelievably creamy. Must-try flavors: Cinnamon -- for all cinnamon lovers with a sweet tooth. Azuki / Green Tea -- coming from a Japanese who grew up in Japan, this is the most authentic Japanese flavors I have tasted in all Boston! but, it is a very acquired flavor so I recommend getting a taster before. Will be back to try more flavors but I think it will be hard to beat the Cinnamon. Check out the spice store next door! They sell fresh spices from all over the world. The spices are displayed in small wooden carts in this mom & pop like shop.
(5)
Melanie M.

Got the Bailey's Irish cream and chocolate chip cookie dough. I really really liked the chocolate chip cookie dough and is the reason why I gave this place 3 stars. The service wasn't that great. Felt like the people serving could really care less for our business. I would never go out of my way to go back to Christina's. If I ever end out there again I would get two scoops of the chocolate chip cookie dough. Also, don't forget to bring cash. I heard they take credit card, but they certainly didn't accept anything but cash.
(3)
Michele H.

Velvety smooth and rich and inventive. I like pairing flavors like rose and chocolate, or rose and pumpkin. Avocado and lavender are great, too. Always a new flavor to try.
(5)
Alyssa W.

when I'm in Cambridge (which is rare) and i'm driving by Christina's. I ALWAYS STOP. I always test a new flavor, but my all time favorite is their green tea ice cream. It is the perfect recipe, it never lets me down. Lots of people like Toscanini's, but I prefer Christina's.
(5)
Ana B.

Best ice cream in all Boston! I love all flavors they have. I am glad they start accepting credit card. Love Christina's!
(5)
Ari H.

Chocolate Cinnamon, Coconut Butterfinger, Burnt Sugar, Green Tea, and Ginger Molasses are among the homemade ice cream flavors here. They also sell frozen yogurt and sorbet. The line goes quick. Take it outside and loiter on the people watching sidewalk.
(4)
Rachel N.

Was gifted a delightfully weird ice cream cake from here for my big 2-6 this week -- it was carrot cake + ginger ice creams, separated by a layer of fudge. Flavors tasted just as you would imagine them to -- the carrot cake wasn't overly sweet and the ginger was pleasantly spicy -- overall, a win with velvety mouthfeel and pleasant, non-sacchariney aftertastes. Almost like eating the real thing. Apparently, service when the cake was picked up was weird and fussy, but with a finished product that's this tasty, it's worth slightly snippy sales girls and the inevitable discomfort it will cause my lactose intolerant tum. Actually, that is my only complaint -- they told my mother they couldn't do sorbet cakes, which is a real shame. Work harder, C-$$, work harder. If I'm being honest, I love the surprise cake, but I do think that Toscanini's has slightly better flavors, but if you're in Inman, Christina's is worth a nosh.
(4)
Liliana C.

Christina's has a lot of interesting flavors. Lots of interesting spices and beans flavors. We had an amazing banana split here. The ice cream that really stood out was the mint flavor. It was so fresh. Otherwise, expect great ice cream and a great experience.
(5)
Joanna F.

Unique and delicious flavors, cute atmosphere, great location. Definitely a favorite for me!
(4)
Jen O.

Soooooooo yum! This is some of the best ice cream and frozen yogurt I've ever had. It's hands-down the best pumpkin flavor. The froyo even has greater depth of flavor than your average soft swirls. Yum
(5)
Lauren P.

The first somewhat nice day and I'm in an ice cream store... Seriously worth making the trek to Inman. Huge variety of flavors (unfortunately my inability to order anything but mint chip prevents me from trying them). Super creamy texture. Fresh waffle cones. This is heaven. One scoop of homemade ice cream plus a waffle cone costs $3.75. You could have three cones and skip dinner for less than it costs for a mediocre entree at most local eateries - think about that. Best ice cream in the area. I can't wait for summer.
(5)
Cindy N.

Unique flavors and not too heavy (tosci's is heavier, in my opinion). They made rooibos once and that was hands down the best tasting ice cream I've ever had. Their coffee Oreo is excellent, along with green tea, burnt sugar, ginger... Basically most flavors. I don't like he khulfi and can only have the burnt sugar if I pair it with another flavor, maybe one of the vanilla flavors or sweet cream. Tip: bring cash I'm going to miss Christina's so much when I move away!
(5)
Marissa C.

I can promise you (cross my heart and hope to die) that these flavors are absolutely delicious (and that 6 people with very different food preferences loved them): Chocolate Mousse Mexican Chocolate Ginger Molasses Blood Orange Sorbet Raspberry Sorbet Don't spend money on toppings, because they will all just be subsumed by the deliciousness of the ice cream itself. (Just get a second flavor instead!) Bonus: It smells like the adjacent spice store when you walk in.
(5)
Kelsey L.

Love christina's, even the dead of winter. Their ice cream and froyo are always delicious. Good selection of toppings. The only reason I don't give this place 5 stars is because it is a little pricey for ice cream. Otherwise, it's great. They have tons of flavors including: Coffee oreo, butterfinger, mint chip, coconut butterfinger, mocha, peanut butter chip. I think they're listed on their website actually.
(4)
Tim R.

If you want good ice cream, Christina's is this the place to go. Quite simply, it is the best ice cream I've ever had. Anywhere. The flavors are mindblowingly authentic, intense and delicious. As an example, the apple pie ice cream does not taste like apple pie flavored ice cream; it tastes like apple pie. Add to this that there's always something new on the menu, and I keep coming back time and again. Some complain about the service. Here you will not find an effervescent high school girl bubbling over with cellophane enthusiasm. Rather, you will find artisans. Also, there are no uniforms, no branded cups, the decore is subdued and they don't accept credit cards, all of which, keep prices down. This is a trade-off I'm willing to make any day. It certainly shouldn't detract from a five-star rating.
(5)
Maddie G.

Yum! Yum yum yum! Christina's has perfectly creamy oh-so-slightly-melty ice cream in so many delicious flavors, I just can't get enough. Mexican chocolate is fantastic, as is coconut butterfinger, but you also can't go wrong with some good 'ole chocolate chip cookie dough. Their fudge sauce is also great. And it's cheaper than Toscanini's, although I'll pay pretty much anything for ice cream. Very solid.
(5)
Andrea B.

Maybe I haven't tried the right flavors yet, but I'm not as wowed by Christina's as most everyone else seems to be. Their ice cream is definitely really good, and not badly priced, but I wasn't knocked off my feet. The coffee and oreo flavor that I sampled was pretty standard, and tasted like something I could get by the half gallon at the grocery store. The coconut butterfinger was creamy and different, but I ended up choosing mango, which was absolutely amazing, but I may be a bit biased because I'm partial to anything mango-flavored. One thing I'll give them is that they definitely don't skimp - my one-scoop small was pretty darn big, if you ask me. There's not a lot of seating, so be prepared to enjoy your ice cream as you make the long walk back to Central Square Station. And finally, my words of caution to you: If you ask for a sample, or ask ANY questions at all, prepared to be glared at. A lot. But I will definitely be back. I'd like to try a few more flavors and maybe (hopefully) up my rating to five stars.
(4)
Jasmin V.

I LOVE ice cream. I usually base ice cream places based upon my favorite flavor: Coffee. The girl behind the counter recommended Coffee Oreo ice cream so of course I had to try! Definitely one of the best coffee ice cream I have ever had! Super rich flavor! I can't wait to come back and try more flavors! *Cash only *Street metered parking
(5)
Sean A.

Lousy service, average ice cream.
(2)
Steve A.

By far the best ice cream I have ever had, anywhere, period. The 80% dark chocolate is so delicious I actually cried the first time I tried it. I'm not exaggerating. I detour every time I'm in the Boston area just to make sure I get some (again, not exaggerating on the "every"). They experiment with flavors all the time. A hundred times better than Tosci's or anything else in Boston, and noting that the Boston area has some of the best ice cream anywhere in general.
(5)
Bret C.

Breaking news....Christina's FINALLY accepts credit cards. So, now you've got the best ice cream in New England and you don't have to have cash on you. Nicely done.
(5)
Timan G.

Do people actually believe this place is 4-5 star worthy? It's definitely overrated in my opinion. I tried the green tea and Kulfi ice creams, both of which were let downs. Green tea was too subtle and Kulfi was too spicy. I've had better generic ice cream from restaurants. Perhaps my expectations were set too high based on the inflated ratings that this place receives, like one of "Best US ice creams." Sigh.
(2)
Michelle L.

I moved up to Boston last year. My initial goal that summer was to try every local ice cream place and determine for myself where to find the much-sought-after "best ice cream in Boston." It didn't take long to narrow it down between Toscanini's and Christina's (Emack and Bolio's, I love you too, but...). But my first trip to Christina's, a loooong ways from my neighborhood, made me give Toscanini's a serious edge. My first time I ordered the bizarre combination of adzuki bean and the mocha explosion. What can I say, I'm chronically indecisive. The flavors didn't work so well together, as might be expected. The adzuki bean was sublte, and the mocha explosion was...an explosion. (I also wasn't a huge fan of the chips, but that's probably just me.) Although I tried a bit of my dad's carrot cake ice cream and was suitably impressed, I didn't feel like Christina's ice cream was all it was cracked up to be. And then last week I moved to Inman Square. And tonight I finally succumbed to my cravings. This time I ordered a scoop of the burnt sugar, after hearing it talked up so much, and a scoop of the coconut, which just sounded delicious. I really didn't think I would go so much for the burnt sugar. Somehow it sounded plain to me, like sweet cream ice cream. I mean, sugar, sure, ice cream always has sugar. And burnt sugar, that's like caramel, right? Eh. Caramel is usually something I can take or leave. I was WRONG. The burnt sugar sent me straight to an ice cream heaven I didn't know existed until now. The coconut was also delicious, intensely fresh-- and I could feel and taste the coconut flakes all through it. I'm so sorry I misjudged you, Christina's. I will be back again and again. Living around the corner will either make me really fat, or a really dedicated exerciser. But either way, I'll be very very happy.
(5)
Corey H.

I like a place that knows what it is and doesn't try too hard to be something that its not. Christina's sells ice cream. Not fancy coffee's and ice cream. Not the latest pannini fad and ice cream. Not locally brewed bad beer and ice cream. The ice cream is good. There are a lot of flavors to chose from which is good and bad. Some feel this gives them the right to sample 10 different flavors and hold up the line. (You know you do it...Just @#$%ing pick one). Other than that, its the usual unfriendly college student service. Suggestion: if you don't like helping people you know, i.e. mom, dad, bro, sis, don't get a job in customer service...helping people you don't know sucks even more. When you just want an uncomplicated easy ice cream, go here, its nice and tastes good too.
(3)
Erik M.

Quite honestly, this is some of the best ice cream I've ever had. Interesting flavors, whether you like the classics or something completely different. But what puts Christina's over the top for me is their hot fudge. It is a bittersweet dark chocolate that perfectly complements the ice cream. My personal favorite is their sundae, which I get with coconut almond chip ice cream, hot fudge, Reese's peanut butter cups and fresh made whipped cream. The only downsides to Christina's have to do with the physical location. On-street parking is usually hard to find and grabbing a table inside is often difficult. But they offer their ice cream and sundaes to go and are willing to pack their hot fudge is a separate container so it doesn't melt all of your ice cream before you get home. When my friends and family from out of town come visit, I always make a point to take them here. If you haven't been yourself, make sure you go and check them out.
(5)
EricaLynn J.

I must have done something right in a past life to deserve the greatness that is Christina's. Perhaps I cured disease, or saved babies from burning buildings. Not sure what, but it must have been good. Real good. Because there is no possible way I should be able to enjoy the many delectable flavors of ice cream - (burnt sugar? Yes, please. Pumpkin? Hold me up...) - by just being myself. It's not possible. However, I won't tell if you won't...
(4)
Cherie C.

Wow. The ice cream is rich and delicious. And there are so many interesting flavors: burnt sugar, adzuki bean, licorice. I do love maple walnut, and theirs was good. The more "common" flavors are still made with care and are really delicious. Worth the trip to Inman.
(5)
Joseph C.

Pretty average ice cream.
(3)
Nan S.

YUM!!!!! This place has more than 43 flavors.. quite possibly more than 50 (I counted while I was waiting for a friend to get some $$ out of the ATM b/c this place is CASH ONLY which kind of sucks). I wanted to try so many things that I ended up getting the medium (two scoops), which was way too huge and painful for me to finish all of, but I managed to finish.. I LOVE their Rose flavor and Khulfi!!! I've never known another place to have these flavors, and they are quite possibly my new favs. Just thinking about it makes me salivate. Khulfi has pistachios in it and other delicious Indian spices. It tasted really similar to the Khulfi I had at this Indian store. Perhaps it is an acquired taste, but definitely try it to see if you're one of those people who like Khulfi! It had a pretty strong taste and kind of overpowered my Rose ice-cream. But rose by itself...or paired with the mango is amazinggggggg too. I always imagined the day I would be eating roses. I feel so royal... or something. I wish this place wasn't cash-only though.
(5)
Lindsay L.

All I can say is this: the ginger molasses ice cream changed my idea of what ice cream could be. Their mango ice cream tastes more like mango than mango. And the coconut peanut butter ice cream is like the much-maligned Zagnut, cold in a bowl, and better. Their mint is minter than everyone else's. What can't I say about Christina's? I mean, they have a SPICE SHOP next door, so their flavors had better be the best. And they are. Not to mention the fact that their "sweet cream" -- the sweetened but otherwise unflavored ice cream -- is so creamy and delicious that sometimes I consider getting that instead of one of the flavors. The rundown: they use nothing but the highest quality milk, spices, and other foods to go into their ice creams, making it, hands down, my favorite ice cream anywhere ever. Sometimes, I even get their sorbets, which are also delicious. Am I gushing enough? Yes, you pay $3 for a small. But it's worth every damned bite. Quality over quantity, I say.
(5)
Jessica W.

Christina's = food therapy. Back when I lived just a short walk away, I used to come here when I or a friend of mine was feeling down. Christina's always does the trick. Mexican chocolate and burnt sugar are awesome, and I'm always excited to see the listed specials in the window. One of my friends is majorly impressed that Christina's uses real whipped cream. Service isn't exactly friendly here, but I wouldn't call it rude either--maybe a little brusque, but they're pretty damned efficient when there's a long line snaking out the door.
(5)
Elizabeth F.

I'm not even the biggest ice cream fan, generally, but I never pass up an opportunity to go to Christina's. It's just so effin' awesome. I recommend the adzuki bean. And the khulfi. And the sweet cream. And the coconut butterfinger. And the pistachio. And the lemon sorbet. And the coffee toffee. And the...
(5)
Tarah H.

I have a new love. Her name is Christina. It was the green tea ice cream that finally won my heart. Earthy, light, just the right amount of sweetness and perhaps a hint of honey, what's not to love? I've never had a bad flavor. Black raspberry's a dream. I love the fresh mint or peppermint stick when available. The prices are less astonishing than JP Licks, and staff not always perfect. But who cares? It's ice cream that inspires love.
(4)
Calli C.

Having grown up having ice cream sundaes at Brigham's, back when they were still actual ice cream parlors and not just a sad brand in the grocery store, Cristina's is mindblowing. Their flavors change regularly, so it is worth making multiple visits to over the months. My style is to get two scoops of different flavors in the same cup and allow them to co-mingle in one delicious ice creamy spoonful. Ginger and Khulfi, Peanut Butter Chip and Chocolate Banana, and so many other options! It's cash only, so come prepared, and also try to stake out one of the benches outside to enjoy your tasty tasty treat.
(5)
Sammi N.

*** 3.5 stars *** I love sweets, so it's no surprise that I would stumble across this place. Their ice cream is homemade and certainly tastes that way. PROS: * Huge selection of flavors, and not just any boring flavors, but unique ones like Chocolate-Banana, Chocolate-Orange, Adzuki, Kulfi, etc. * Ice cream is always fresh * You can get them packed to-go in pint containers, which I always end up doing because i can never get enough ice cream! CONS: * They ONLY take cash! This is inconvenient as who in the world carries cash anymore!? * They only allow you two samples - TWO!!! They have such a wide variety of flavors that how could I simply narrow down what I want by sampling TWO?!? * Parking can be a pain! * The staff here never smiles and seem as though we're troubling them by asking to be served. Why don't I just hop over the counter and serve myself then? * Minimal seating, which can be a rarity especially in the summertime I can't say this place is all that spectacular. In fact, I think Haagen Daaz may even beat it... LOL I will give it props for coming up with inventive and creative flavors though.
(3)
Liana K.

It might not be the best ice cream in the world, but the selection is awesome, as well as the freshness! After having a blizzard and 60 degree weather all in one week, it was a great chance for ice cream! I had the green tea which left me in my special happy place. I tasted the sour cream and pomagranite one, which was a bit interesting but that would be my russian grandparents wet dream as they somehow manage to add sour cream to everything.
(5)
Logan J.

definitely one of the more original ice cream joints in boston. the flavors are always great. this place is pretty traditional though when it comes to consistency and texture of their ice cream. its a little off the mark for me, only because i like my ice cream to be a little softer and a little more flavorful...that said, this place certainly doesnt disappoint.
(4)
J.J. B.

Really good stuff here. Surprised to see any haters. * Solid standard flavors (I especially liking the peanut butter chip) * Good variety of rotating flavors (Best ice cream I've ever had? Malted Vanilla. Malted should be a freaking food group.) * Excellent low-fat frozen yogurt....still very creamy and delicious, and I usually get this instead if they don't have the malted vanilla. * Then there's the other flavors I wouldn't eat if you bought my ice cream. And got me an iPod. (Creamed corn? Asparagus? Um, ok. But they must be good, because somebody is eating these.) Sure, the prices are high, but that's OK. It's about the same as most ice cream shops, but this stuff is actually GOOD. Cash only, typical Cambridge parking issues. No matter. Park far, walk to an ATM, and get an extra scoop!
(4)
Simona S.

Lord have mercy was I excited to find out that I was eating lunch NEXT door to this place without knowing it. Literally I scarfed down my sandwich (veggie cuban, thank you for asking) and embraced my inner impatient 3 year old begging my fellow diners to hurry the hell up and get their asses to Christina's! And not one minute after we arrived did a whole flood of people come in. Oh yea biznatch, straight to the front of the line for me. Wait. Um, this is hard. There are a lot of flavors. Why is sex a part of the name for one of the sorbets? I like the sound of this. Oh there's the Mexican Chocolate! Gah is that coconut Butterfinger? Oh dear lord. I see it now. I see da light. Burnt sugar. As though someone took a torch to some sugar, threw on some cream, froze it for a little, and then handed it to me in a cup. I've been dreaming of this flavor. And now I can haz it. I can haz it whenever I want... you know, whenever I meander over to East Cambridge (not often, but stranger things have happened).
(5)
Chuck K.

Not only is this the greatest ice cream on earth, it's the greatest ice cream that can ever possibly be imagined. One riddle that has occupied humanity's most powerful minds for centuries: Which is Christina's flavor is better, Gina's Mocha Explosion or Coffee Oreo? Most likely, it's an unanswerable question. Bravely, I vow to try.
(5)
Sarah B.

So, this ice cream is good. I enjoy it and usually will go if I'm in the area. However, the staff here have always been rather short and rather rude. How can you not smile while serving ice cream??? I usually avoid getting ice cream here because I dislike the staff that much but when you want ice cream this is the closest on Cambridge St.
(2)
Erica K.

Who else has Rhubarb Sorbet? Seriously, this place makes you think of frozen dessert differently! I really love that they have the best of both worlds here...you can get a flavor that you know damn well you don't need (Carrot Cake, Cookie Dough, Coconut Butterfinger etc.) or you can step on the scale proudly with the help of their extensive sorbet selection (Guava, Apricot, Mango etc.). They also have really fun seasonal flavors. Prices are pretty good too, but more importantly, the quality of the ice cream/sorbet is unforgettable!
(5)
April S.

Pistachio ice cream! YES!!! I've tried about 12 different flavors, all good. Nice to know it's real, fresh ingredients. Makes it all the yummier....is that a word?
(5)
Kate M.

LOVE this place. Best ice cream in Cambridge. I love all the unusual flavors -- coconut Butterfinger has to be my favorite. And their prices are very moderate: about $3.75 for a medium, which comes with two huge scoops of ice cream. It's too much even for me, a self-proclaimed ice cream fiend. And contrary to those who dislike the service, I actually enjoy the unusually brusque manner of the wait staff. This place is a no-frills ice cream joint: get in, get your ice cream, get out. If you want smiley service, you can try an ice cream chain like J.P. Licks or Ben & Jerry's. However, the ice cream quality will suffer in your pursuit of friendly service.
(4)
Shireen T.

So many fun flavors to choose from - good gluten-free and dairy free options.
(4)
Theresa J.

I went here several years ago (2008 I think) because people online are always raving about the foodgasms they get from having ice cream here. I was far from impressed with the flavors I got and I never returned. I didn't find the place too memorable and the only flavor I recall tasting was the burnt sugar, which I thought was mighty revolting. I was in the area yesterday and I figured I could try again. My sis and I went here and both ordered small sizes. I am diabetic and I was in rebel mode, so I refused to order the sugar-free vanilla option. Who can look at all of these interesting flavors and be happy with vanilla?????? I figured I could get a small, eat half and give the rest to my greedy sis. She got the banana, which she loved and I got the Bailey's Irish Cream which I loved even more. The great thing was that it wasn't cloyingly sweet and I didn't feel like I was gonna pass out and go into a sugar coma on the spot like I do when I am at other places. I will definitely be back if I am in the area.
(4)
Yuko A.

Awesome! I only had the coffee oreo and a bit of my boyfriend's maple walnut but both were delicious! The coffee oreo had a ton of oreos and a bold coffee taste to it. It was creamy but not overly heavy by any means. I can't wait to try the other flavors! Only bad thing is that they don't accept credit cards. CASH ONLY!!
(5)
Stephanie B.

Christina's is to ice cream what McDonald's is to milkshakes: bland and it never melts so one wonders whether it's truly a dairy product. They have a pretty amazing array of flavor options, but the Super Bitch service is a giant turn off. And what's with the cash only? No thanks.
(2)
Justin S.

Update: Gave this place another try recently and after initially claiming to have malt as they started preparing my order, they realized again they didn't have it. This is a bulk item that all shops should have. How is it so hard for this place to understand this? Ice cream is fine but I'll be taking my business elsewhere from now on. On a positive note, the banana cinnamon was rated as tasty. Good flavors and availability... lack of comprehension. If I ask when you'll be getting malt again don't respond with "we haven't had it for 2 weeks" because that doesn't tell me squat and now I'm annoyed that a simple question for such a key frappe ingredient could not be answered. Suggestion: hire/train staff to be more attentive.
(2)
Bing X.

My bf and I walked over from MIT. It was a bit far in the hot summber. But it was totally worth it. I liked the green tea icecream. The flavors are so rich and creamy!
(5)
Carol G.

I think a lot of other reviewers have summarized my thoughts. As someone who doesn't eat dairy, the sorbets are delicious. By themselves, the rating would be much higher. I actually debated between giving Christina's 2 or 3 stars based on the service. It's terrible. My first visit here I actually just walked out without ordering because my question on whether they took credit card was met with heavy sighs, one eye-roll and two different responses from two different employees (note there was no line during the visit). One said they prefer it if we don't use them and the other said she would take it if she had to take it. A simple no would have been fine if they don't take cards (which now seeing on other reviews seems to be the case). I didn't even want to go back again with a sour taste in my mouth but after some prodding I tried again and got disinterested and impatient service from another employee. You may have a great product but I shouldn't feel like I am a burden as a customer. I won't be back again.
(3)
Evie U.

I've been in love with this place for 10 years. Amazing combo you have to try: malted vanilla with heath bar mix in. This will make you long for the first lick once the ice cream-gasm is over.
(5)
A J.

The chocolate moose low fat yogurt ice-cream was perfect on a nice sunny spring day!
(5)
Mike H.

Probably the best traditional ice cream in the US. Unique flavors made from imported spices. Always worth a stop.
(5)
Victor G.

I was impressed by the wide selection. I had the Kahlua ice cream cone on my last visit and will be back to try some of the other flavors.
(4)
Alex L.

This place is a great bang for your buck. It's not the most amazing ice cream in the world, but it's definitely above average, and a pint is less than 5 dollars while a quart is around 8. Prices don't come much better than that. The reason for the five stars though is the adzuki bean...it is not common to find this flavor in your typical ice cream parlor, and Christine's makes it very well. This flavor deserves five stars on its own, I have to put myself on a a strict schedule to prevent myself getting it all the time.
(5)
Lei P.

Absolutely love the Mint Chip Ice-cream flavor - creamy with small chunks of chocolate chip and an icy refreshing mint flavor. It's the only flavor we get now at Christina - in gallon-sized containers to last the entire week. The staff hand packs the ice-cream with a lot of vigor, so you are definitely sure you are getting a good deal. Minus one star for not having Dark Chocolate flavor or Dark Chocolate- raspberry flavor.... what modern ice-cream place doesn't serve dark chocolate these days? Their other flavors are ok, some are forgettable, easily replaced by a tub of Ben & Jerrys. Christina's is really like Scoops in Los Angeles - except that Scoops has crazier flavors, but no staple good mint-chip ice-cream. BTW, do visit their amazing old-world spice shop. Their decor makes me feel I'm wandering in a Nepalese village shopping for spices.
(4)
Janie S.

All I can say is YUM as bits of cone trickle down my shirt as I drive off in a cloud of chocolate happiness. I NEEDED chocolate, and I had seen this place before so I figured I'd drive by and check it out. I got some type of super fudgy chocolate cookie (it had coconut mix in yay!) After my first lick i am hooked. I think if there wasnt anyone behind the counter I probably would have done my happy dance there and then. I'll definitely be back
(5)
Su-Yee L.

Sorry, Christina's but I'd choose Toscanini's over you. Your ice cream is comparable (I tried the mango and it was pretty much the same as Tosci's mango although your burnt sugar was too sweet for me) and you have about a million flavors available but Tosci's is more inventive and creative, I think. Also, your service isn't as friendly, the space is too small, and you're not willing to fit two flavors into a small which Tosci's will do. Although, I think you're slightly cheaper. But hey, in the end, I'd choose Toscanini's over you.
(4)
Glen W.

Definitely some of my favorite ice cream in the US. Love the coconut almond chip.
(4)
Rohit K.

1. Kulfi was fairly authentic. The other ice-cream i had (banana rum raisin) was good too. 2. People on the other side of the counter could make a bit more effort to seem friendly considering that they are trying to sell happiness. 3. Parking situation is slightly better than the the other ice-cream in Central square. (PS: Great bar next door)
(3)
Alvin L.

I suspect that the ice cream isn't actually homemade and is rather purchased by the tub from some supplier. The ice cream is stored in freezers behind the counter, unseen from the public. The staff was not very friendly and got really pissed off after my 3rd sample. I got the coffee oreo which is pretty good, but with Toscanini's, why would you bother going to Christina's. If you want wayyyy better ice cream, go to Toscanini's. The only thing about Christina's that earned it 1 star, is it was much cheaper. It was almost $3.00 for a small, compared to $4-5 for most premium ice cream places for a small
(2)
Aaron T.

Went to this place a couple weeks ago, and was thoroughly impressed with the product they offered. I found the staff to be very helpful as well, which won't be the situation over at Toscanini in Central Square. I ordered a 2 scoop combo of Kulfi and Mango, which sent my taste buds ablaze with the subtle heat of Cardamon. The sweetness of the Mango combined with savory Pistachios provided a soothing to the flavors. It appears the most of the specialty ingredients come from the sweet and spice shop which is adjacent to this spot. Next time I'm in Boston this will be a certain destination point.
(4)
Ellie W.

I actually haven't had ice cream here in awhile, but I can honestly say it's the best ice cream I've ever had. Hands down.
(5)
Dan S.

I live around the corner and I can't stop eating ice cream here. I don't even want the ice cream any more but my primordial brain drives me to the counter the same way my ancestors were driven to hunt gazelle on the serengeti. With the same primitive lust gleaming in my eyes, I daily raise my arms and triumphantly accept the cone that is offered to me, and bellow victoriously. The walls of my apartment are covered in charcoal umber drawings of Christina's ice cream cones (sugar) and used napkins.
(5)
Sasha B.

My favorite ice cream place in Boston! First off, the vanilla base is to die for, and it makes all of their ice cream fabulous. My favorite is the burnt sugar, but you have to try all the crazy flavors. The green tea tastes like actual green tea. The sorbets are unreal- I hope they bring back champagne soon!
(5)
Kelly A.

Christina's is good. They have a wide variety of flavors at any given time, and sometimes they feature strange flavors like cucumber. Last night we tried the Valhrona bittersweet chocolate, which I had never seen there before, and it was good. We had it in the small sundae, and the lack of sweetness in the ice cream made it nicely balance with the hot fudge. Seating can be a problem, and sometimes the line goes out the door, but luckily Inman Square has several seating options along the street.
(4)
Kenny L.

Oh, Christina! I thought you were the girl for me. But last time I was in SF, I found my love with Bi Rite Creamery. Yes, I creamed for her. We had good times together but you weren't as good I expected coming back (scoops of rum raisin and banana). Maybe we can still run away to Utah with Bi Rite to tight the knot between the three of us?
(4)
Amy S.

No question the ice cream is great but who wants ice cream served by a really unfriendly, cranky person? The price for the "partial scoop" was unbelievable...this means one scoop is truly a "lazy scoop" with half the scoop missing. It's Toscaninis, Shaws or home-made for us. They really need to work on the customer service
(2)
Lisa R.

Before my hubby and I moved to this area, several people told us we HAD to go to Christina's Homemade Ice Cream. We've been here twice. The first time was actually really good. I had a scoop of Chocolate Mousse ice cream, and the consistency was very much like mousse, and it was SO tasty. I can't remember what my husband had, but he liked it. I couldn't wait to go back, but it took us about a month to do so. We went one night after dinner. This time I wanted to try at least one of their funky flavors. It wasn't that busy, so I didn't feel bad asking for a tiny sample of the Ginger Molasses ice cream. It had NO flavor at ALL. It didn't taste like anything. I was like, "OK, just give me a scoop of the chocolate mocha exposion", or whatever the hell it was called. I figured I couldn't go wrong with something with "explosion" in its name. Unfortunately there was no explosion of anything in my mouth. It was just OK. So sad. :-( My husband asked for a scoop of banana and a scoop of orange something-or-other. They were out. The guy working there was an ass. Someone needs to slap 'em and teach him about customer service. The whole experience was extremely disappointing. Oh, and my husband's ice cream had no flavor, either. So, we got crappy service, so-so ice cream, and paid an arm and a leg for it. Not worth it. I'm sure we'll give it another try though, since we've only been there twice. Maybe the 3rd time will be the charm. UPDATE ~~ Yes! The third time was definitely a whole new experience! I've heard that I must try the fresh mint ice cream, and OH MAN I'm so glad I did! And my hubby loved the Mexican Chocolate. Seriously amazing ice cream today, and the girl working there was a peach.
(4)
Kristina D.

Proximity: 10 minutes walking Availability: Well past the workday is over Deliciousness: Kicks the butt of J.P. Licks, Berryline, and Ben and Jerry's to the moon and back. Name: Could be almost as sweet as mine but it comes close enough. Flavors I've Tried: -Fresh Mint: All mint ice creams aspire to this level of delightfulness. -Green Tea: All sushi aspires to be followed by this. I can't wait to append this list :)
(5)
Julia F.

Holy crap. What a large sundae. So much whip cream. So much. So many flavors to choose from. So little seating. Nice people working. Cash only - ATM is about a 3 block walk. I don't think it's as good as Tosci's, but it'll do for Inman Sq.
(3)
Maria V.

What is the deal with these ice cream places serving me a tablespoon of mediocre ice cream in exchange for my first born child?? That's where Christina's comes in... Delicious ice cream, variety of fro-yo choices and it won't break your budget. Like Lauren V. I was also impressed by the waffle cone upgrade for just .50. Ice cream scooper boy could have been a bit friendlier, but alas. . .
(4)
Maria B.

I have been going to Christina's for as long as I could eat ice cream. I contribute my addiction to ice cream to them. When I say addicted I mean addicted. I looooooove ice cream, but no matter where I go I always come back to Christina's. This is part of the reason it is going to be so difficult for me to move. What will I ever do with out Christina's?? So maybe I am a little biased, but trust me it is VERY good ice cream. I always get coffee oreo although mango is amazing. Pumpkin is really good in the fall, but some of the other flavors are a little bit too weird for me.
(5)
Howe L.

Poor service inevitably affects one's objectivity on the quality of food. Even though I had such high hopes from the yelp reviews about the ice cream here, I can only leave Christina's thinking the server was a complete douche-bag.
(3)
Patrick F.

This place is pretty good. Being attached to a spice store, one would assume it should be! Christina's tends not to disappoint with its flavors and is my preferred location and method of getting an ice cream fix in Inman Sq. It's a pretty utilitarian set-up in there so don't expect fancy containers or patterned tablecloths. Bring cash and be prepared eat standing up because seating is limited.
(4)
Susan A.

Sooo Good! (and I'm lactose intolerant) Sorbet, yummy. Ice cream, also yummy. Just plain yummilicious.
(5)
Sara M.

Christina's is the only way I could force my fiance to take a walk down to Inman Square with me during the summer months. They have some of the best ice cream in Boston. I would always get the carrot cake and Bailey's Irish Cream, while he would get the coffee Oreo. You could taste the creamy goodness and you didn't even feel guilty. I even tried some of their low-fat yogurts and they were also pretty good.
(5)
Christina X.

I live about 2 blocks away, and yet I only know what one flavor of ice cream tastes like at Christina's. This is because I'm addicted to Khulfee ice cream, and everything else on the menu just blurs together after I spy that word on the blackboard. Ohh yes. I'd write more, but I'm afraid to drip on my keyboard. Because, you know, that would be wasted ice cream.
(5)
Jess L.

Beautiful selection of ice creams; if you like a bit of experimentation with your desserts, this place is for you.
(4)
Ed W.

Ice cream is definitely yummy and worth the trip. It's good enough that I actually brag about this place to people far and wide. BUT I find the lack of seating inside and refusal to take credit cards seriously detract from the experience. Even on cool days the four booths can be constantly filled with people, often people who finished their ice cream long ago and are stubbornly refusing to leave. Having to stand on the busy sidewalk outside, alone or, worse, with kids, so some fat college girl can leisurely read the Metro in a booth by herself takes a lot away from the ice cream. And why no credit cards? The same owners take credit cards next door in the specialty food shop so they have the accounts and machinery to do it. No doubt ice cream is more profitable without a paper trail, and credit card companies do charge fees, but in an age when you can buy a sandwich with a debit card this place has no excuse. Especially if you are there buying a lot of the stuff. No credit cards for purchases under $10 I'd understand, but none at all? Anyway, don't let my grouchiness about these things dissuade you. They've gotten away with poor seating and their cash-only policy for a long time because the ice cream really is that good. I recommend the burnt sugar.
(4)
Arthur M.

Sometimes I get a peanut butter chip sundae with peanut butter cups, hot fudge and whipped cream.
(5)
Chi N.

I've received complaints that my reviews are too controversial and upset the eco-liberal hippies on this forum. And the pro-war-anger-death-except-babies Republicans have written in to complain too. All two of you on Yelp. Let's get just one thing straight. In this tense election year, where Obama will crush that old sardine of a man, John "Dubya Term 3" McCain, there is ONE thing we all can agree on, left or right, intelligent or conservative. Christina's has bar-none the best ice cream in this city. Creamy like making out with an obese cow, flavors as intense and well-orchestrated as the Boston Pops collectively having an orgasm, if you haven't been here, go and try anything -- if you're disappointed, write to Yelp for a complete refund.
(5)
Ramana L.

I am a Christina's addict, going through at least 2 quarts a month. So yeah, I love this place. But I am an Ice Cream addict in general, having indulged multiple times in delicious offerings from purveyors such as Richardson's and Ben and Bills, as well as local favorites like JP Licks, Herrell's etc. So I honestly feel I have some perspective and Christina's has duly earned a 5 star rating from me. Some have criticized Christina's for being bland, (to which I obviously disagree completely) and I have a theory as to why. Having taken home literally gallons of Christina's finest, I've had the opportunity to directly compare it with a few other brands, most recently Christina's Coffee Oreo and Ben and Jerry's Dublin Mudslide. I think the biggest difference between Christina's and Ben and Jerry's is an enormous amount of sugar. Following up a sampling of Christina's with a spoonful of B&J's, I was bowled over by how sweet B&J's Dublin Mudslide was. Whereas Christina's robust but not overpowering coffee flavor was tempered by just the right sweetness in the ice cream, B&J's ratcheted up the sweetness 10 fold, almost drowning out the liqueur flavor. It was verging on sicky-sweet. Now I have enjoyed plenty of pints of various B&J's flavors, but I didn't really recognize the disparity in sweetness until trying both offerings at once. And I think this is the problem with most ice creams: lots of sweetness, both in the ice cream and the overblown flavors and additions (caramel swirls, fudge chunks, marshmallow, etc). Christina's on the other hand places a premium on distinctive but balanced flavors with perfectly complementary sweetness. Oh yeah, Coffee Oreo, especially when you get a fresh batch when the cookies still have abit of crunch, is fan-friggin-tastic.
(5)
David G.

Great ice cream. Wouldn't hesitate to go back if I was in the area but being a suburbianite I prefer Richardson's in Middleton. I got the sorbet which was great. My date loved her ice cream. Good stuff and the line moves fast.
(4)
Shannon F.

the peanut butter frozen yogurt was so freaking good. you know that low-fat taste that some fro-yo's have?? This fro-yo had nothing of the sort. It was nothing but sweet sweet peanut-buttery bliss in my mouth, and I wanted it to last for days. I want ice cream every effing day during the summer, but I don't want to be a fatkid, so I'll be on a constant search for the best damn tasting low/non/fat frozen yogurt in the city. This one is on top so far... the owner is a sweetie-heart
(5)
Jamie G.

I've been here a couple of times and have always enjoyed my selections. They have a great selection of flavors. Most recently, I had Kahlua in a waffle cone. I'm actually a bigger fan of creamier ice cream or custard, but for regular ice cream, this place is very good. It is a little pricy, and I've never been WOWED by the flavor, and the staff has never been very friendly or particularly helpful, but when I'm in the neighborhood and craving ice cream, I'll definitely stop in here.
(4)
Stephanie K.

Hands down my favorite ice cream in the world. All of the flavors, from classic to whacky, are wonderful. The more exotic flavors are unique in that they actually taste like the food they are named after - not like and ice cream version flavored like it (if that makes any sense... you need to try it for yourself to see!). My personal favorite is Carrot Cake. I also recommend the Taza dark chocolate and Mexican chocolate.
(5)
Dawn E.

Five good reasons to visit Christina's (one for each star): 1) Cinnamon Rice Pudding 2) Pumpkin 3) Fresh Rose 4) Avocado 5) Coconut Butterfinger If I could give ten stars, I could easily name five more flavors off the top of my head that they have perfected. The only negative I can think of is that most ice cream flavors are seasonal, so they run out and you can't get them all the time. By the same token, it nudges you to try new ones. I've never had a dud here. Christina's = frozen love.
(5)
Amy H.

Yummy ice cream. They have all kinds of cool flavors that I want to try now. We went after dinner at East Coast Grill. Make sure you have cash. No CCs.
(4)
Sarah G.

Excellent ice cream!!! I order oreo wherever I go and this has to be the best oreo ice cream ever!! Super creamy and smooth...and so,so delicious. Four stars and not five stars b/c they are pricey and don't take credit cards. Also, the staff looks absolutely miserable and not happy to be there.
(4)
Samuel F.

I don't think this is the best ice cream place in Cambridge, but it's some fine, flavorful ice cream. Well worth adding to anyone's list.
(4)
Paul L.

This is it. The big one. My personal NUMBER 1 pick for ice-cream on the planet earth. It keeps some fast company with other elite's, like Harrell's, Creole Creamery, Bertillon, and some Wisonconsin mom 'n pop stops...but Nietzsche's Chocolate Ascension is the finest chocolate ice cream experience I have ever had. Go now, and deal with it any way you can - it will haunt your dreams like the best days of summer from your childhood.
(5)
Amanda L.

How to overdose on Chocolate: 2 scoops of Mexican Chocolate 2 scoops of Gina's Mocha Explosion Oreo Cookies Hot Fudge Home-made whipped cream When the paramedics come to pump your stomach....Just say no thanks.
(5)
Jimmy S.

Everything is SO good except for the people that work there. I've never gotten a smile there, especially not if you want to try a flavor, god forbid! If the ice cream wouldn't be so good, I wouldn't set a foot in that store again. Maybe some customer service 101 would be good. Waiting for a smile on my next visit...
(3)
Cassandra R.

Really interesting flavor combinations, but the ice-cream itself did not blow me away. Expect a line. Kid friendly.
(3)
Christina Z.

Phenomenal flavors. Creative, international, inspired. My two personal favorites are lavender and BACON. Don't think about it, just try it. The bacon ice cream is dignified, subtle, and bacony, with just the right amount of salty bacon-ness to creaminess. They do small spoon samples, so definitely ask, even though the staff is SURLY. They do not like ice cream and they do not want to be there. It is now my personal challenge to make one of them crack a smile.
(5)
Melanie T.

The ice cream here is creamy and just sweet enough. This may sound like blasphemy, but I tried the popular Burnt Sugar and was not enamored with it. I found that it tasted exactly as the name proclaimed it would. The taste was reminiscent of the torched sugar of a creme brÃ»lÃ©e, which I must admit is not my favorite. Instead I opted for the Strawberry. How boring, yes I know but strawberry ice cream has always been my favorite. The strawberry tasted like sweet and tart strawberries. If you are getting ice cream I highly recommend getting a cone. I know extra calories, the horror, however the cones here are different from the standard sugar cone. These sugar cones are thinner and crispier, more closely resembling a thin wafer and a darn good one at that. My only criticism would be that the ice cream consistency is a bit icy for my taste. I prefer mine creamier and smoother. Good ice cream, though not the best I've ever had.
(4)
Chloe B.

YES: Bizarre ice-cream flavors: check. Delicious bizarre ice-cream flavors: check. Egg creams: check WTF: Understaffed: check. Rude service: check. A BIG OLD STYROFOAM BOWL FOR MY ONE SCOOP: CHECK :(
(3)
Fionna L.

Pricey, but in a good location. They also have more flavors of ice cream than there are people in the world. As a berryline frequenter, this is always refreshing. Most memorable flavor I've had from them was Ginger Molasses. Amazing. Wild Turkey caught my eye but I'm still gathering the cojones to try it....
(4)
M M.

Sadly, the boyfriend and I moved closer to Christina's. Normally, this wouldn't be bad, but we both put on a little weight this summer because of our close proximity to Christina's wonderful goodness. Curses Christina's! You're too good to me! And, I can just walk to you whenever the cravings hit. You could just play a LITTLE hard to get.
(5)
Andy M.

With a score of changing, homemade, seasonal flavors, Christina's has earned a reputation as great ice cream parlor. The locals love it, and in all likelihood you will too.
(4)
.amy E.

When I took his hand, I was surprised at the feel of his skin: cold, clammy. I always imagined Commander Data had skin like that. His fingers were smooth, but I guess that's what it's like when you don't have pores. "Try the horchata ice cream." He pronounced it wrong: ho-or-chay-TA. And it was a command. More than I expected from the android. "But...it's not horchata." I corrected his butchering. "It's cinnamon rice pudding." With little grains of frozen rice. I dreamed about those, too. "There are many flavors. Many. Flavors." With an inhuman speed, he thrust scoop after scoop of ice cream beneath my already-frozen nose. They smeared across the tip, leaving the scents of burnt sugar and strawberries and coffee. They smelled terrible in combination. "Data, let's go." I hated whining. "Yes, ma chere." He produced a napkin out of nowhere - I don't remember him learning sleight of hand! - and handed it to me as we exited the parlor. "We will be back. My positronic brain is able to clearly differentiate between the different flavors and I aspire to try them all." He paused. "Also, it is my understanding that humans enjoy frozen confections, and I wish to please you..." --- You, too, can have strange, hybrid dreams about Christina's Ice Cream and Star Trek, but I certainly wouldn't recommend taking it that far.
(4)
Jeannie H.

Well, I don't think the ice cream here is as innovative and amazing as people make it out to be. I am an admitted ice cream snob and will travel the world in search of great flavours. I tend to like ice cream that is rich in dairy, smooth in texture, and surprising in flavours. On any given day, their flavour selection is very run-of-the-mill. They have some good flavours such as Burnt Sugar and Toasted Marshmallow but otherwise, it's really not that interesting (not Humphrey Slocombe interesting, if anyone has been there). However, I will give them points for naming an ice cream Nietzsche's Chocolate Ascension. The problem is that they have the texture all wrong. The best word to describe it is gummy and heavy. It's, for sure, better than Emack's or Ben and Jerry's, on par with JP Licks, but not as good as Toscanini's.
(3)
Joshua L.

The biggest problem with going here is that Ice Cream from everywhere else will always be a disappointment. This is real ice cream, in an incredible array of flavors, at good prices. They used to have a Taza 80% Dark Chocolate flavor that was absolutely the finest ice cream taste I have ever known. They don't seem to have it anymore, which is a real shame. Beware of weekend nights in Spring and Summer, the line will be out the door.
(5)
Adam B.

The BEST BEST BEST BEST BEST BEST ice cream in the whole wide world...they make unique flavors, along with your favorites but the taste and flavor is just perfect. Orange choclate tastes like orange chocolate...not fake. Malted vanilla tastes like someone mixed malty heaven into ice cream. It is just delicicous and not overpriced like some other local ice cream places of less quality...
(5)
Anne D.

Molasses ginger was excellent. Cookie dough, fine but not great. Had the same combo at Rancatores the day before--liked their cookie dough much better but Christina's Molasses Ginger ruled.
(4)
Etta M.

I got off the Mass Pike tonight and my car magically steered itself straight to Christina's despite the fact that I am on a diet. Bad bad car!! I had the burnt sugar ice cream but could have been tempted by Mexican Chocolate, Cinnamon Rice Pudding, or any other of the out of the box but not TOO out of the box flavors. What I appreciated the most was the texture of the ice cream, it was creamy yet kept it's shape as you tried to tear a spoonful from the joyful mound in my cup. Very rich with great depth of flavor and not too much sweetness. The loss of a point is for hurried and ambivalent service. Just saying.
(4)
Mike J.

My wife really wanted to try this place because it was recently featured in the Globe so to cap our date night we decided to stop here. She sampled a few types and ended up with a coconut butterfinger but said if she came back she'd have to try something else. I was hoping that this would be along the lines of a JP Licks or Lizzy's and would have nondairy ice cream but unfortunately the only nondairy things they had were fruity sorbets. When I go to an ice cream place I'd like something like ice cream, just not dairy, is that too much to ask? Price for the wife's ice cream seemed very reasonable though.
(2)
Steph P.

I love ice cream. No, I adore ice cream. Worship it. Could never live without it. This means that I am somewhat of a connoisseur. Coming from San Diego (rather the land of frozen yogurt) I was excited to get regular old back to the basics ice cream. Boy oh boy does Christina's deliver! The texture- fantastic. Smooth, creamy and in an odd way not overly heavy. The flavors- varied and sometimes changing. Apple Pie and Pumpkin in the fall, Lime Leaf in the summer. I would list my favorites, but the list would be way to long. The only thing I can say to someone who has never been is to be adventurous. Try something new like Adzuki Bean or Wild Turkey and Walnut.
(5)
kunamatata w.

Holy crap!
(4)
Kaitlin B.

Ice cream places really accentuate the "easy to please" in me. I had the orange chocolate. It was so decadent, like frozen cake batter, wow. I also sampled the chai and some blood peach... holy cow. Product quality gets five stars. Customer service was a little apathetic, and cash only...come on Boston. If I run into one more cash only place without an ATM, I'll cry. As long as this summer continues to sweat me out of my apartment, I'll go back for sure...cash in hand.
(4)
Jenna C.

I always forget about this place. But last night after practice all I wanted was ice cream and since practice is right down the street at CRLS this was the place to go. It was a tough choice b/c there are SO many awesome flavors (green tea anyone?). But after careful consideration there was one clear winner: Oreo Coffee. It was like an orgasm on a sugar cone. I also got a little nibble of some of the other girls choices: burnt sugar, malted vanilla, and a cinnamon/banana shake. They were all equally as good. Christina's makes it pretty clear that I don't hang out in Cambridge enough! I think this might turn into a weekly after practice visit.
(5)
Brendan M.

Christina's has a creative flavor selection that should make most ice cream establishments very jealous. Burnt sugar, Mexican chocolate, pistachio, among other things that your brain really has a hard time accepting coming from your taste buds as a cold, creamy, delight. Prices are fair, the selection is great, just be prepared to fight off hordes of ice cream seeking people in the warmer parts of the year. Or December. You have to love Boston for that!
(5)
Kana O.

Amazing ice creams!! Tons of flavors (a lot of unusual flavors too), inexpensive as all ice cream shops should be, what else can you ask for in an ice cream shop? No, they do not take credit cards but I've never seen a local (non chain) ice cream shop take credit cards, so nothing new there. I give it 4 instead of 5 stars because every time I go there, I am greeted (or shall I say un-greeted) by a really unhappy young worker. It almost makes me not want to go back just coz of her cold and unfriendly attitude, but their ice cream totally makes up for it so I keep coming back.. so technically, I'm giving them 1 star for customer service and 8 stars for their ice cream. That's about a 4 average right?
(4)
Orly M.

I have been ordered by my bf to review Christina's, but what else is there to say? This place is freaking awesome! You won't find better ice cream in Cambridge so don't even bother and get your ass in here. My favorite flavor combo is a scoop of coffee oreo and a scoop of mint chip ON TOP. I like to save the best for last, so order is very, very important to me. My bf orders a pint and scarfs it down but I can't eat that much ice cream. HOWEVER, if I worked at Christina's you would have to roll me home everyday so it is not one of my aspirations. Eat here. Sweet cream in your mouth. Do it!
(5)
Cha Cha W.

My love for ice cream goes beyond indulgence and into the realm of obsession. It was a long hot summer day eons ago where I tried to cool off by bingeing on a gallon of strawberry. Yeah yeah, I'm a piggy, the next day I joined the ranks of the lactard. Not that discomfort ever prevented me from enjoying a scoop. Especially Christina's perfectly balanced Azuki, Green Tea, Rum Raisin and Gina's Mocha Explosion, worth every moment and the pain thereafter. Talk about being smitted by God, I can't hold a drink either! Comes in real handy during Irish holiday's and Christmas when Christina's releases liquor filled delights. After indulging on a cup of Eggnog at Christmas, my face looked like a lobster and I couldn't stand up for an hour. Creamy and refreshingly buzz inducing. Gotta love it!!
(5)
yj l.

Wow. Why did I not know about this place until yesterday? The interior is cute, the staff were friendly, and my ice cream was delicious. What more could you want? I had the mocha blast because I was feeling safe (coffee, chocolate chips and oreos), but the next time I go, which will be soon, I plan on the rose-flavored one!
(5)
Roni E.

I don't understand what all the hype was about on this place. To me it was just mehhhhh ice cream. I've had better. This place wasn't bad, but it wasn't the greatest either. I had the green tea and buttered almond in the waffle cone. Yes it was creamy, but as I've said I've had better. Let's go with 3.5 stars. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Â~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Update (11/23): I had to change this to 4 stars after finding out that Christina's makes ice cream cakes. Thanks to my fellow Yelpers, we had an awesome espresso/chocolate ice cream cake for my birthday and it was heavenly. ==================================================Â=== Update (3/18): Yes, the 4 stars must remain. I still can't give them 5 stars, but I do have to say that I came back here to give their scoops and cones another try, and I must attest that the Burnt Sugar is kickass! I must return for another!
(4)
Eric N.

SOOOO GOOD but everyone working there is always SOOOOO GRUMPY. I considered giving them 2 stars for that.
(3)
Cecilia L.

They do my two favorite flavors, green tea and ginger, and they do them well. Now I don't have to go to a Japanese restaurant to get my ice cream! Love the fresh ingredients, popping flavors, home-like interior and reasonable prices.
(4)
Cara P.

Well. I have been here. A lot. Why do I keep going back? Because I like ice cream and anything close to it (I will eat a Popsicle and be happy). I can walk to it easily. It is reasonably priced. And it is ice Cream. And I like ice cream. Sometimes it's just cool to say, "Want to go for a walk and get some Ice Cream?" 1.5 stars for convenience 1.5 stars for just having ice cream What keeps those other two stars at bay? the long wait.......the scoopers.......the samplers.......the scoopers/samplers that cause the wait LINES/WAIT The lines can be out of control. See those two people in the picture above. Bull sh**. Not only have I waited on the sidewalk in a line that wrapped down a side street, it was a long ass wait. I don't mind if the line moves quickly. Yet, here the line moves slow. Why? read on......... THE SAMPLERS I don't know if people really are just into trying cool flavors; Than they turn around and give a mini review for each one they tested to the person or group they are with. Than they talk about the feelings the flavors evoked or memories that come to mind.....uh..... Maybe they want to stalk up on sample tastes just to say they did; or fill up on samples so they don't have to dish out money on a large. I don't know. The Sampler is fascinated with the sample scoop on that tiny Alice in Wonderland spoon. Not one, not two.............not three....five maybe seven???? Seven sample spoons???? Oh and do you really need to sample Oreo cookie? Death to multiple samplers!!!! Go ahead try the weird ass flavors. Try one sample, maybe two. Just move the line along....Come back another time if the variety is too much for you. Because you see, as much as you (multiple sampler) don't want to waste money paying for something that will taste like crap........Christina's doesn't want to LOSE money because people won't come back......and I don't want to waste time cause you want to call your friends and tell them you had avocado sherbet or tell the group of homies you are with that coffee icecream was your favorite when you were 8. THE SCOOPERS The counter help either gives a 'tude or talks so quietly I can't hear a friguen thing.....MY SO loves strawberry sundaes every once in a while .......and I had to tell them how to make it. ummmmmmmmmmm... vanilla ice cream with strawberry's and whipped cream. -The system they have for checking patrons out can get confusing for them. Especially if you get a sundae and a cup/cone of something else. The cup/cone makes it to the register before the sundae. By the time your sundae gets to the guy ringing, he is waiting on other customers, while your lonely cup of ice cream just sits there. One time my cup got put in the bag of the people in front of me......... while the two guys behind the counter were going back and forth trying to figure out what happened with it, the people came back to return my cup...... the lid was not tightly on.....I think they ate a bite of my ice cream..guess they didn't like it....the cashier pushed back down the lid tightly and went to go put it in my bag with our Sundae........ Wha tha faaaaaaacccccccckkkkkkkk? I don't think so. Yeah. I held up the line *that* night.
(3)
Andrew X.

Great experience, lots of favors that taste great. Highly recommended
(5)
Diana L.

They say that Bostonians consume the highest amount of ice cream in the nation, per capita. So imagine my surprise when one of the most highly-acclaimed ice cream places in Boston turned out to be just an average little ice cream shop, except with awful service. Allow me to preface this review by saying that, no, not all Asians look alike. For example, I don't wake up in the morning and get myself confused with Connie Chung. If you've never seen an Asian in your life, except for when you, I dunno, saw Charlie's Angels that one time, I will cut you some slack. However, if you're in the business of dealing with people day in and day out and you STILL can't tell two Asians apart-- say, one with shoulder length hair and freckles and another one with short hair and blue glasses on-- then buddy, please, let me introduce you to some LASIK. First off, this place is run like a boot camp. They just kept shuffling us rudely down the line, while successfully avoiding actually helping us. They kept helping the people behind us and then getting us confused with each other. If the ice cream were phenomenal, I'd put up with it. But it's just regular stuff. We tried pumpkin, kulfi, and burnt sugar. They were all fine. Nothing to jump up and down about. I settled on the malted vanilla, which was quite spectacular. Good malt flavor and not too sweet. I would've given Christina's 4 stars for the ice cream, but the guys behind the counter, they made me pull out my Death Glare. I hate having to pull out the Death Glare. But they deserved it. Seriously, one good scoop of malted vanilla does not a great ice cream shop make.
(3)
Jamie L.

Believe the hype! Original, made with so much love you can taste it, yummy, yummy, yummy... only Cafe Paradiso in Harvard Square could compete with this place in my eyes, but that's gellato and I hear it has closed - so really, where's the competition? If Christina's was my best friend, J.P. Licks would be the acquaintance I hang out with when they're around but don't really seek out. (I guess that would make Ben & Jerry's some late night line I put on heels to call but never admit it to Christina's, much less ol' Licks.) What's with all the cash complaints, does no one have 3-5 bucks on them anymore!?! Geesh, you gotta wonder about people who can always find something to complain about, really! I'm beginning to think "Yelp" is synonymous with "Vent" ..... just sayin'
(5)
Tyler C.

Of the major ice cream places in the area (Christina's, JP Licks, Harrell's, Toscanini's) - my preference is for Christina's - mainly because the flavors are more well done and has much more variety and quirkiness (probably given the affiliated spice ship) and the ice cream is not as overly sweet as the other places. I feel the other places are for people who are into super sweet sugar-rushy ice cream, and more gimmicky ice cream - Christina's is more for the real deal. Service can be inconsistent - but I've noticed that with every ice cream shop as they all employ basically high school/middle school students. The exception is Toscanini's who seem to employ hipsters who are generally pretty cool (except for the occasional one who feels he is too cool for the rest of us).
(4)
Linda S.

Chocolate Peanut Butter flavored ice cream!!!!! That's all I have to say.
(4)
Maxim L.

Christina's has great ice cream and lots of original or less common flavors to choose from. It's connected to a spice shop owned by the same guy, so it always smells interesting. I also give a tip of the hat to the owner for letting homeless guys warm up inside during the warm despite the complaints from yuppie customers. CASH ONLY
(4)
Anna P.

My parents lived in Cambridge in what evidently was the heyday of homemade, gourmet ice cream places (this is back when Ben and Jerry actually both ran Ben and Jerry's). I brought them to Christina's to relive those golden days of flavorful, melty goodness. They weren't at all disappointed. Christina's and Herrell's kind of have to duke it out over who has better ice cream. Obviously, Christina's specialty is spiced ice creams (cardamom, ginger, burnt sugar). Their best flavors are subtle, and shouldn't be adulterated with toppings. They also have some of the creamiest, smoothest textured ice cream around. I also remember a delicious blood orange sorbet last summer that made me forget that I had to go back to a sweltering apartment with no AC. I can't wait for warm weather.
(5)
Lynne S.

Oh Christina, you had me at homemade! But then you went ahead and combined two of my all time favorite things in life - ice cream and Taza chocolate. The flavor was rich, creamy and dreamy. I'm completely smitten!
(5)
Melissa M.

A few yelpers felt the need for ice cream last night. And, while I did not partake in the ice cream festivities, I was a spectator and slight participant. I did ask the very attractive man working behind the counter for a taste of butter almond ice cream. You see, I am TRYING to be HEALTHY, so I decided to skip out on eating ice cream. Oh, I should have just ordered the butter almond as it tickled my taste buds with the nutty taste of almonds and sweet creamery butter. I must go back in a few months -- once I drop some lbs.
(4)
M D.

Delicious! Loved the Bailey's ice cream especially. No credit, just cash.
(4)
Steve L.

I am not sure what sort of powerful, creative energy and love must go into the process of making their ice cream to counteract the disdain the staff seem to have for all things customer. It amazes me that this place gets a 4 star average with all the blowback they get for lousy service, but there you are. If you want really interesting, creative, and unique flavors, most of which work really well, give the place your attention. Just go in with a smile and a thick skin. One more word on ice creams...if you're a beer geek like me, you probably know that some of the bigger high- ABV beers like imperial stouts can be great paired with a variety of sweets. To that end, i give you the best-kept secret in beer-ice cream pairing...Oscar Blues Tenfiddy Imperial Stout with Christina's burnt sugar.
(3)
Shar p.

I come to Christina's often and have tried all their flavors. Why? Because this is the best ice-cream I have found in Boston area in last five years. There is so much said about how good Christina's ice-creams are that anything I add will be redundant. I'll save you of the platitudes - just GO, EXPERIENCE THE ICE-CREAM yourself.
(5)
Lynette S.

Delicious!! Unique flavors too :) Yum!!
(5)
Sameer N.

This place is alright. The service is whaaaaaaaaatever and the flavors don't live up to Toscaninis. If you're going to eat some creamy ice give this place a whirl over the other mediocre ice cream joints. If you're not into having to get all the way out there (it's kinda deep in cambridge) then don't waste your time. Peep Toscaninis instead. The other thing about this place is that for some reason I think the Somerville crowd loves to pretend it's tastier than it is so you'll visit them because they are hipsters living in a retirement community. Somerville is where hipsters go to die and when you're still young, this is their only way to lure you to visit them.
(2)
Julie A.

I don't know what the big deal is. ok,, they do have an amazing selection. it's wicked good ice cream. their prices are fair. the service is nice. ok, now I know what the fuss is about!
(4)
Ryan L.

Christina not only serves rare flavor ice cream like green tea, but they also have adzuki bean (red bean) ice cream which is pretty damn hard to find unless you live in Asia. Also I like ice cream that is not uber rich and creamy so the green tea and red bean flavors really do it for me. Their other conventional flavors are good too I hear but I'm too busy stuffing my face in green tea and adzuki bean ice cream to really notice.
(5)
Celeste M.

Another fan. I was doing a one-two Christina's punch by stopping next door for baking supplies and then here to try the famous Christina's. I have this big test Sat. morning and so I decided to force myself to study while I had a cup. I tried two different flavors in a two-scoop cup (which was quite satisfying). I had mint chocolate chip (my favorite flavor) and banana chocolate just because. The chocolate banana was chocolatey in color and flavor but had a very noticeable banana flavor (and possibly banana pieces?). The mint chocolate chip had a very vivid mint flavor that you don't get in the store brands in the supermarket. I was quite pleased and it helped the studying to be in such delight.
(5)
Sara S.

So so so so good! I'd heard so much about Christina's and how good their ice cream is. I love to support local business and this was my first time in Inman Square, so I was excited! Their regular ice creams sounded and looked fantastic, but I stuck with the hard yogurts- coffee toffee and peanut butter. Both were amazing! The two scoop dish was plentiful, but yes, I was able to eat the entire thing. The yogurt was so tasty and creamy I wouldn't have known it was "healthier". Can't wait to go back and try the real stuff!
(5)
Zizzles A.

If Christina's isn't the best Ice Cream in town, it's certainly up there. In my eyes, its only competition comes from Toscanini's and Herell's, but of the 3, Christina's has the most diverse flavors. I've tried the coconut, mexican chocolate, peanut butter something or other, and the chocolate moose. The Ice Cream isn't so sweet that it completely overshadows the rich dairy flavor, which is awesome, and cannot always be said of Toscanini's, but all the flavors I've tried don't have the smoothest mouthfeel. The chocolate moose though, is probably the best Ice Cream I've ever had at a parlor. It has all the fatty richness of ice cream, and the lightness of moose. It's crazy good. My personal favorite is still Herell's, since its chocolate pudding is comparable, and I've never had shardy ice cream there, where as both Christina's and Toscanini's usually carries some small, slightly unpleasant ice shards in their ice cream. I'd say the intensity of the flavors and the balance of sweetness with it makes Christina's Ice Cream the best tasting stuff around though.
(4)
Abbey B.

Definitely a great place to swing by on a summer night. The coconut and the coffee oreo are always on my short list of favorites. They've always got at least 30 flavors, usually with new ones mixed in, and varying flavors of sorbet. You can try as many flavors as you want, though you might get a few impatient harumphs from the other customers waiting behind you... A scoop in a cone with rainbow sprinkles...just makes your day better.
(4)
Tracey M.

On this particular evening we decided to have dessert first and then dinner... why not!? So, we headed to Christine's Homemade Ice Cream on the recommendation from my friend's friend - a good recommendation at that. The selection was amazing however I was guilty of sticking with one of my "usual" ice cream picks and not going with the out of the ordinary selection. However, even though it was a "usual" pick it was really good. All in all, Christine's Homemade Ice Cream is on the "must visit again" list without a doubt.
(5)
Rebecca S.

NEW ITEM: Christina's now serves ice-cream cannoli, in a variety of flavors. Having just eaten one for lunch, lemme tell you they are scrumptious! And clever: you'd think that the cannoli shell would get soft and mushy after sitting with ice-cream filling for a day or two ... but you would be wrong! They coated the interior of the shell with chocolate, and then filled it with ice-cream. The filled cannoli is then dipped in a second coating of tasty and protective chocolate, with the end result being a satisfying crunch in every bite. This is a slightly exotic, delicious ice-cream sandwich, which should especially appeal to chocolate lovers. They have cannoli filled with a selection of ice-creams -- black raspberry, ginger molasses, burnt sugar, coffee, and others that I can't now recall.
(5)
Dea A.

Enjoyable ice cream, not a very high quality product, but still tasty. Creative combos without it being snobby.
(4)
Gray S.

Best ice cream shop I've ever been to, such fun imaginative flavors....ever had avocado, bacon, corn or jalapeÃ±o ice cream? I've tried all four thanks to their novel experiments. The peppermint stick is my favorite and only available when it's "too cold to eat ice cream weather" but it's worth bundling up for. Very high quality at a good price for such a premium product.
(5)
Rob S.

My favorite ice cream on the planet. Try the Taza chocolate!
(5)
bean c.

This place is a MUST try. The hardest part of my visit here is always deciding what flavor I want because there is always 3 to 4 flavors that I wish I could have. My favorite flavor is the Burnt Sugar. It is a smoky kind of caramel flavor that is really deep and not too super sweet. Highly recommend it.
(5)
Olesya H.

These guys are AMAZING! I call Christina's whenever I want to order ice cream for events at MIT. They are always EXACTLY on time, never late, not too early. They saved me in the worst situation when I called the day of the event and ordered 51 single scoop cups! (Please, don't try this at home, do call at least 2 days in advance) The price is great, and the ice cream flavors are through the roof! I love all of them. Burnt sugar and Champagne sorbet probably win for me, but cassis is to die for. So is blackberry. and rum raising, and coffee. an.. soo yummy. Wonderful people, and delicious ice cream!
(5)
Ashlee C.

The ice cream here is noticeably cheaper than places like JP Lick's and Emack & Polio's. I know it is Bolio, I just loathe them so much, that I feel the need to jest at their store name. Anyhow, back to Christina's. The bald man behind the counter in the baseball cap is a guru of sundaes. I have easily seen him take 3 peoples orders at once, go into the cooler with dueling scoopers, and emerge seconds later with heaping sundaes. This man knows how to move a long summer line and I will go here just for that. They also have some peculiar flavors here that I would not dabble with unless you have a very adventurous palate. I have a friend that likes to think she is this way and I tried some of her rose ice cream once. It tasted like I was eating out of the sample lotion at the local Bath and Body Works. Avoid that crap at all costs.
(4)
Maitland L.

Best ice cream in the city, no question. These guys are awesome and are probably responsible for about 10lb of me. All the standard flavors are fantastic, and they usually have some really interesting seasonal flavors. Even their frozen yogurt is good, which is convenient because I'm not exactly friends with this extra 10lb. Every time I go in there, the guy who is always working there (maybe he owns it? I don't know) strikes up a conversation with me. I call him my ice cream boyfriend. The lady at the liquor store has learned to recognize my husband, and the guy at the ice cream shop has learned to recognize me. What does that say about us?
(5)
Mike D.

They get some points for their variety of flavors, but the ice cream itself (texture, overall flavor) isn't all that exciting. I'd choose Rancatore's, Toscanini's, or even Herrell's over this place. EDIT: I would no longer choose Toscanini's over Christina's having read what I just read about the owner's nonpayment of taxes / reliance on donations to pay off the IRS. Shady.
(3)
Soooap L.

my fav. ice cream shop in Boston. the ice cream is creamy, smooth, and sweet. my fav. flavors are green tea and white chocolate cookie dough. i like their ice cream so much, i even bought a quart size tub to take home, and the staff gave me a generous portion worth far more than what i paid for. btw, CASH only! wish they were open later though, i like getting ice cream late night and they close too early for me.
(5)
Jenn R.

Coffee Oreo ice cream, that's all I have to say.
(5)
Kevin A.

LACTOSE INTOLERANT? SCREW IT...IT'S WORTH IT! I'll be the first to admit that the cow and I don't always get along when it comes to matters of lactose. Despite the risk of gastro-intestinal warfare, I bravely trudged through the whipping winter wind and entered this temple of bovine benevolence. Once inside, my eyes lit up at the sight of flavors like ginger molasses, Mexican chocolate, burnt sugar, and Kahlua. After much hemming and hawing, I decided on a scoop of the sultry ginger molasses and the intense green tea which were both phenomenal. Luckily even my GI-tract recognizes a 5-Star establishment and let me escape incident-free. That said, I'd gladly take the risk again any day for another trip to Christina's!
(5)
Tatsu I.

Creamy Chronicles of Ice, Part Deux Lady Grand Marnier visits a friend on Green Tea mountain. They gently chiffonade to the beat of shared passions scented by life's Herbal Chai Spice. "Honey," she sighs, "Oh! dreams of Honey Lavender!" He smiles in sherbert, so en-glaced by her recipes. He struggles to keep a lid on the thought--"Any Kahlua ahead?" He whistles wistfully, to distract himself, for watched pots always boil over. Heat and friction are just appetizers anyway, the entrÃ©e is someone who also enjoys chewing the Keifer Lime Leaf fat, understanding the contradiction of Khulfi, and kindness in indulging his own Lavender dreams. He's cooked, slow to match her Lemon wit with some Lemongrass dish of his own. Well, perhaps he's a bit too occipitally occupied, taken in and taken out by a face of Lemon Mousse, the Licorice in her eyes, and soft corners of Malted Chocolate. He girds himself, staving off a Malted Vanilla in his metaphysical loins. "Think Mango! Think Maple Walnut! Don't think about her Mascarpone!" What are boys and girls, with engendered creameries, to do?....
(5)
Beth M.

Butterfinger Coconut...Coffee Oreo...Burnt Sugar...Malted Vanilla...I love summer for many reasons, and one of them is definitely going on ice cream dates to Christina's. It doesn't matter that it's hard to find parking, or that there can be a line out the door sometimes. The magical scoops of home made ice cream they dish out here far surpass any other frozen goodness you can find in the Boston area. I know I'm not writing anything mind-blowing here, but I just had to review this place because it makes me so happy...and because my man and i went here twice in 3 days a couple weeks ago...I've been craving it since!!!
(5)
Thomas C.

Went here after dinner at Henrietta's Table in Harvard square. Its run by an Indian family who also owns a spice shop right next to it. I ordered the black raspberry ice cream. It was f**king delicious. I got the suggestion from a fellow yelper, thank you whoever you are again =]. It's definitely cheaper than JP Licks and a lot tastier, only bad thing is no credit card and parking could be difficult. Sometimes a line out the door but it moves fast and worth the wait.
(5)
Tessa M.

So I did come back here again....and sadly with not as great an experience. The burnt sugar is still awesome, but I did happen upon other flavors, which were less than fabulous. The Mexican chocolate was not as impressive as I expected it to be; I didn't finish it. Also the pumpkin ice cream had too much nutmeg/cinnamon, so that the pumpkin flavor was pretty much lost.
(3)
Sabrina Y.

After trying JP LIcks and Christina's in Boston, I have to say Christina's is way better. The flavors that they create are amazing. I went with my husband and his cousin and we tried blood peach, ginger, and champagne, and each one tasted exactly like the flavor, except in ice cream form. We also ordered an ice cream cake from this place, with layers of mango and coconut. The cake was ready in an hour and was $20 for a cake that feeds about 8-10. The only downside is that they only take cash...
(4)
Kate F.

*Approaches counter: "Hi, I'd like an ice cream soda with chocolate syrup and [insert ice cream flavor here]." * *Takes breath and readies self to prep scooper on how to make PROPER ice cream soda.* *Experiences suspicion and a glimmer of hope when scooper walks away needing no further instructions* *Enjoys first proper ice cream soda to be consumed in greater Boston area since moving to Medford four years ago.* Repeat.
(5)
Liz C.

I really don't know what to rate Christina's, because while I love and crave all their inventive flavors, I get sick every time I go here. Yes, every single time. It's not from overindulgence, I can eat the same amount of ice cream anywhere else without suffering gastrointestinal distress. I don't know anyone else with this problem either, but I wonder if it is from their practice of keeping the ice cream warmer and softer so you can taste the flavors? I have had Christina's ice cream in restaurants to no ill effect and I wonder if it is generally kept at a more consistent low temperature for delivery. It's a shame, I love inventive ice cream flavors and would go here more often if I could stomach it.
(2)
Kyra T.

Have you tried Christina's homemade ice cream? If your answer is no, then you obviously are not a serious ice cream connoisseur. The flavors are of wide variety and you will not be disappointed with the quality. Warning folks: this place is cash only. So come prepared, and eat TONS of ice cream. You will not be disappointed.
(4)
Bryanne R.

VERY tasty ice cream. Cheaper than the Lick. Chocolate is A+ Order at the back of the store and pick up at the front. We did it backwards and caused all sorts of chaos.
(5)
Peter D.

50+ rotating flavors. Basically everything is good, but my favorites are chocolate mousse, mint chip, oreo, and pistachio. The one flavor I would avoid is burnt sugar. Definitely check it out, and don't be discouraged by long lines - they move quickly.
(5)
Gina Q.

Yep, I came back. This time I tried the mexican chocolate- just as good!
(5)
Kris M.

Decent ice cream, intriguing flavors, a bit on the expensive side but not horribly so (especially compared to places like Coldstone). Had a peanut butter chip ice cream, which I expected to be chocolate ice cream with peanut butter chips. Other way round! Not many places can pull off peanut butter ice cream and make it taste good. Still about 3.5 stars to my taste, but giving it 4 as I expect to return here repeatedly this summer and work my way through their large selection.
(4)
Tanya R.

First of all, I don't know that I've ever had "bad" ice cream. Ice cream is pretty much always delicious. With that said, Christina's is freakin' delicious. The flavors are numerous and all homemade. My favorite is the carrot cake. I would punch someone in the face right now for some. The burnt sugar and chocolate orange are also amazing. The prices are reasonable and the portions adequate. My only complaint is that it is in Inman and is not train accessible. Definitely check out Christina's Spice shop next door when you visit.
(5)
Jamie A.

This was the best ice cream I have ever had. Plain and simple. The flavor that changed my life: Burnt Sugar. I'll just leave it at that. Go. Be amazed. Note: I was reserving my first yelp 5-star review for a really really wonderful place. This is completely deserving of 5 stars.
(5)
Claire C.

I like the dairy but the dairy doesn't like me. That said, Christina's menu always convinces me to try an scoop (where else am I going to find rose ice cream?). And the delicious chocolate chip cookies at the register make their way into my purchase, because they are THIRTY-FIVE CENTS. Quite simply, Christina's wins.
(4)
Kit Y.

Coolest thing I've ever had here? Celery sorbet. When my friends go out for ice cream, I always cringe because, what the f*** am I supposed to eat??? So here was my master plan, about a year ago, I took them to and hooked them on Christina's. Suckas! Now we always choose it first and I can happily eat a seasonal sorbet, which I almost always.
(4)
T T.

Christina's has so many flavors that they're just asking you to keep coming back to try them all. There are plenty of traditional flavors, but there are more adventurous flavors as well; I remember during November, they had turkey dinner which I wanted to sample, but they were out (was it too popular...or too nasty? I will never know). The mango sorbet I had was refreshing and not too sweet. Other sorbets I have sampled have been good and not so good, but they let you sample a lot so you should before you buy of course (although if there are long lines, which they usually are, you might get dirty looks). Last time I went, I had carrot cake ice cream, which was amazing! It tasted just like carrot cake. I usually get sorbet, so when I get ice cream, it has to be good!
(4)
Chris M.

The ice cream here is a little expensive ($3 for a kiddie cup), but the amazing variety makes it worth a visit. I got the banana-cinnamon ice cream. It was very good, but I'm not sure if it's as good as Bananas Foster ice cream. There's also the Christina's Spice & Specialty Foods shop next door.
(4)
Nom Nom T.

Love the assortment of regular and unique flavors! Yums!
(5)
Nathan C.

I love ice-cream, but don't find myself compelled to go here. Christina's is just okay in my book. There is a variety of flavors to choose from on a daily basis, which makes it worth the look to see if you'll enjoy it more than I do. Sometimes the service is very friendly, and sometimes not (friendly most of the time, but worth mentioning that it isn't always the case).
(2)
Suzanne M.

Great selection with some flavors you just don't find anywhere else.
(4)
Aretha B.

ROSE ICE CREAM!!!! it tastes sweet but it *smells* like roses. Yeah, I had a rose frappe. BEST ICE CREAM STORE EVER!!!!
(5)
Cheryl D.

Can't believe I haven't reviewed Christina's yet. Not much to say that hasn't already been said, I think. Christina's gets my vote for best ice cream in Boston. I love myself some Toscanini's, but it's Christina's who has green tea ice cream that tastes more like green tea than any other green tea ice cream I've had before, and it's Christina's who has a flavor so chocolately that I was not a match for a small (Nietzsche's Chocolate Ascension). Indoor seating is really limited, so if you're going with friends, go when it's not freezing outside.
(5)
Byn G.

I have to say that I was disappointed by the jalapeno sorbet. It tasted like frozen raw jalepenos pureed and served in a bowl, no special twist or even sweet. However, it was AMAZING when I added it to the margaritas I made at home that evening. Yum!
(2)
Susan N.

If I could, all I'd eat for the rest of my life is ice cream so I have some pretty high standards. Luckily for Christina's, this place exceeds my standards. I'm always looking for that flavor I'd never heard of and Christina's has just that. Mexican chocolate, kahlua, burnt sugar and some others that you never or almost never hear of. Not only do they have innovative flavors but when you actually taste it, you can taste the quality. Now that I know this place is just up the road from me, I may be in trouble!
(5)
Amanda Z.

Places like this make me wish I hated ice cream or was severely lactose intolerant. With dozens and dozens of flavors it's no joke that there's a flavor to satisfy anyone. Their aztec chocolate, coconut butterfinger, and chai ice creams... oh la la. I sometimes worry that one of their staff members could be sent into a rage simply by asking if one could get a sample on a busy night, but I don't blame them. The fatties be runnin' wild. P.S. the burnt sugar tastes like flan.
(5)
Jessica T.

I've been to Christina's a few times and I don't remember it very well, except the most recent time I went. After asking for a second sample of ice cream, the man behind the counter made a comment under his breath about me wanting to try a lot of ice cream flavors. My friends were also trying a couple flavors, and the guys behind the counters were not particularly friendly or willing. All of the flavors I tried were lackluster, and I ended up getting the green tea ice cream, which mostly tasted like watered down milk. Want good ice cream, and want to try as many flavors as you damn well please? Go to Toscanini's.
(2)
Stacy S.

I try to be strengths-based in my every day life, so with that being said, Christina has a plethora of flavors to offer. Unfortunately the flavors lack in flavor and taste. I acknowledge that I have been to Christina's only two times, but it's been "meh" and in fact the most recent time has been eek! I don't recall what flavors I tried at my first visit...and yet I distinctly remember my first visit flavors at other ice cream locations. Anyways, the second and last time I went to Christinas, I ordered the carrot cake. I did ask to try a couple of flavors and this one seemed the tastiest. It had visible carrot pieces in it and the ice cream did have a taste of cream cheese. I was almost halfway done, when I came across this crunch, crunch. I spit the pieces out in a napkin and discovered that I had been chewing on frozen plastic. I immediately and tried to be discrete as possible, informed the server that there was plastic in my ice cream. She asked where and I showed her the spit out pieces in the napkin with the carrot remnants. She took the plastic pieces to the sink and rinsed it. I am not stupid. I know when something is edible and when it's not. What did she think it was- ice? The plastic did not disappear or melt under water. The server came back and offered me another scoop. I declined and I got my money back.
(2)
Catherine K.

Great ice cream. I don't know why but I only crave ice cream when it is deathly cold in Boston. They have the normal flavors you would expect from an ice cream store, but they also have some unique flavors made from specialty spices and ingredients.
(4)
Esther W.

I think this is one of the best ice cream joints I've ever been to. I'm not even really the hugest ice cream fan and so I'm sort of picky about whether or not I'll even eat it. I don't really like Ben and Jerry's, Coldstone, JP Lick's, etc. I don't even like Toscanini's that much even though other locals here seem to love it. But Christina's is really GOOD. The menu of flavours is extensive and creative and you can sample as many as you want. My favorite is the coconut almond chip and I will always get it. Any time I take a bite of anyone else's, I love theirs too. I think one downside is that since it's homemade, sometimes people have said that certain flavours taste different each time they have it. I personally haven't had that experience yet. I see that some people think the ice cream is 'bland' but I also think it's because it's not overloaded with fake flavours and sugars and gooey-ness. It's refreshing and GOOD.
(4)
Lauren V.

I wish Christina's would swap places with the Coolidge Corner JP Licks, rotten thieves. Only 50 cents to upgrade to a waffle cone? A serving of ice cream that won't drown in a thimble? Friendly service? Only having to use a couple of Washingtons to procure this frozen delight? Christina's is the answer to all your questions. Well, maybe not all, but certainly the questions I just mentioned. The ice cream here is delicious...and there are flavors to please any discriminating taste bud: Grand Marnier, Milk Chocolate Giandiuja, Toasted Marshmallow, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Wild Turkey & Walnut, Mandarin Orange Chocolate, etc. From old standbys to what-the-hell-is-that? I can't wait to go back to try varieties from both ends of the spectrum.
(4)
Brendan P.

Overpriced, small portions, and mediocre product. JP Licks is good. Toscanini's is better.
(2)
Lisa M. K.

Save room for dessert if you are in Inman... Christina's is wonderful, delicious, innovative and agonizing. Wonderful and delicious speak for themselves. Innovative and agonizing because they have a gigantic variety of original and interesting flavors and I spend my time standing in front of the flavor board going back and forth agonizing over what kind to get. Ginger? The delectible Burnt Suger? Baily's Irish Cream? Should I get two scoops? Something more traditional like Chocolate.... Mexican Chocolate? I don't think I ever NOT been satisfied by what I have eaten. Often a big line but it moves fast and is worth the wait. They have a nice variety of frozon yogurt and sugarless flavors too. Check out their spice shop next door too. Fun to browse through and you get to see all those ingredients that make the ice cream so delightful....
(5)
Vicki L.

Yelp rarely steers me wrong. But either I've just had exceptionally bad luck all 4 times I've been dragged to Christina's or they're paying off reviewers. To keep this short: small and boring selection of flavors, mediocre ice cream, and HORRIFIC service. If you ask for a sample, they'll roll their eyes at you as if it was a completely unreasonable request at an ice-cream shop. For those living in Inman, even though Christina's is close, it's well worth the walk to Toscanini's in Central or Lizzy's in Harvard for better quality and selection of ice cream (alas Herrell's no longer exists).
(1)
Amanda W.

Aint nothin like homemade ice cream. I could eat this stuff for breakfast (could=actually do). I would trek up the street in a snowstorm if the occasion called for it (would=have)! Their flavors are rich, creamy, and come in wide variety. I usually order a pint and bring it home to consume, since (a) it's more affordable to buy a pint, (b) you can get two flavors in a pint - and you can't in a small cup, (c) this stuff is delicious in small doses, but otherwise susceptible to waste because of its intensity. Try the Taza 80% chocolate - it's not as intense as an 80% chocolate bar (even Taza's 60% chocolate straight up is pretty damn intense). I've been informed by the nice employee (emphasis on *nice*, i.e. the one who doesn't scowl when you sample 3+ flavors) that it is an excellent value; those Taza bars are NOT cheap ingredients!!
(4)
JZ M.

I've been going to Christina's for 15 years and the service and quality has never changed. You won't find the friendliest staff here, but who cares! They serve up your ice cream quickly and it's awesome. Probably 75 flavors between ice cream and frozen yogurt with a HUGE selection of toppings including gigantic broken pieces of Reese's peanut butter cups, M&Ms, sprinkles, and many more. The milk shakes are also a huge favorite (ask for them thick & use a spoon to get more ice cream!), but so large, my children and I couldn't even finish ours (this rarely happens with me)! The only thing you can't do is order too many toppings. Years ago, my husband and I came in with the munchies. He asked for three toppings on his black raspberry and the guy behind the counter simply looked at him and said, "No." My guess is that two toppings is the max! This set us into a laughing fit that we still reminisce about today. I think it's much better than JP Licks and I used to go there weekly when I lived in Brookline. Plus, the atmosphere is very Cambridge with all the free newspapers you can read, local bulletin board packed with listings, and set in lovely Inman Square. Love it!
(5)
Tepring P.

OK "interesting flavors" but not that flavorful. I got Ginger Molasses and Maple Walnut. I always like ice cream, and it was worth the calories, but not worth the drive down there. I just wish the flavors were more powerful. But the line moved quickly, and they have unique flavors unmatched by any other place I know.
(3)
molly f.

So delicious! Christina's is not kidding around when it comes to ice cream, and their flavor options show it! From Khulfi to Coconut Almond Chip to Mexican Chocolate and a million others, they have so many amazing flavors to chose from its almost overwhelming...almost. but not at all because you're like omg this is awesome! look at all those yummy flavors! and they let you try them and then you can always come back for more and then the world is good and not overwhelming after all because your belly is full of ice cream. true story. now go get some Christina's ice cream, fools!
(4)
Tiffany M.

First off -- this place is CASH ONLY. The line can get pretty long in summer, and you don't want to have to wait in it twice because you only have CC's on hand. I can't say enough great things about this place. The staff are so friendly, and the ice cream is SO INSPIRED. There are plenty of "safe" classics alongside ethnically influenced flavors like Mexican Chocolate and Keffir Lime. My favorites are Fresh Mint (a summertime special), Fresh Rose (also a summertime special), and Thai Basil. Prices are right on point -- $5 for a waffle cone with 2 scoops. Seating is limited, but you'd enjoy yourself more by strolling around Inman Square with your tasty treat and checking out the unique shops and boutiques in the area. The only bad thing about this place is that you occasionally stand in line behind the annoyingly indecisive guest, who samples 20 different flavors while the line grows out the door. The staff is really good about moving other guests through the line when this happens, though.
(5)
Fred S.

Great Ice Cream. Good Service. Ice Cream Shop Decor. Did I mention great ice cream. Mmmm Good... I especially liked the Burnt Sugar... The mint chocolate chip is also a choice.
(4)
Liz S.

LOVE this place!
(5)
Neil S.

Looking for best ice cream is a passion that does elude Christina's. Had basic vanilla and coffee. Unfortunately over churned making the ice cream too fluffy then almost crumble and frankly the flavors lacked intensity. VERY Bland. Sorry will not return.
(1)
Ada T.

It was nice they let you sample things! We ordered 4 flavours - my fav were the coconut almond and the burnt sugar! the chocolate mousse and peanut flavours were a little too rich for me
(4)
Bethany T.

Stopped by here on my way home from work and picked up a pint of Carrot Cake, after staring slack-jawed at their huuuge selection of flavors for about 5 minutes. Suffice it to say, the ice cream was so good, my husband and I quickly finished off the pint with idiot smiles on our faces! Although my heart belongs to JP Licks, Christinas was fantastic! The one thing that I will give it over JP Licks is the overall creaminess of the ice cream; like frosty velvet! Know before you go: They don't take credit cards. The prices are reasonable though, and cheaper than some of the other local options. I'll be back!!
(5)
S F.

Hands down the best ice cream in town. I absolutely love this place. Their flavors are the most creative and far better in quality than those of any other ice cream joint around. JP Licks or Toscanini's always strike me as basically no different than Ben and Jerry's: sweet, indistinct flavors. Perhaps that's what one wants of an ice cream most of the time. But Christina's flavors are truly unique, and one can really feel the flavors; they taste like what they are supposed to be. It's a real experience. Don't miss the rose ice cream, it's mind blowing! (Last time I asked, they said they were done with it for the season and it'll be back next summer; but maybe if people ask for it they'll bring it back? I'm hoping...)
(5)
Richard R.

I'm not an ice cream nut, but I have a thing for pistachio. If you want an incredible experience, try Christina's pistachio. Not only is it amazing, I cannot imagine better.
(5)
Nick B.

Any day of the year, Christina's gets five stars. Such a wide and eclectic selection (courteousy of the spice store next door) and a rich creamy texture make it hard to go anywhere else. But let me tell you, dear consumer, of the one night each year when Christina's goes above and beyond to earn that extra sixth star. Every year around Christmas time there is a one-night event called "Shop Inman by Moonlight". All the stores in the neighborhood rise to the occasion by offering specials, mixing drinks, and hiring dancers and ukelele players to entertain you while you shop. Christina's addition to this night is a one-night-only mind boggling menu that involves 25 types of chocolate ice cream, every last one of them a masterpiece. Old classics like Chocolate Mousse and Mexican Chocolate. New Upstarts like Chocolate Raspberry and Chocolate Gianduja. You will stop by several times in this one day just to try them all. But then, alas, you will come back a few days later and ask for a scoop of Chocolate Chili or Nietzche's Chocolate Ascension, and the guy behind the counter will simply shrug and apologize that they're all out. Your mind reels. Did you imagine the whole thing? Was it some holiday fantasy straight out of a Chris Van Allsberg book? And then you catch a hint of a wry Santa-like smile. A smile that says "we'll see you again next year" inmansquare.com/businessâ€¦ ;
(5)
Brian S.

Very, very, very good ice cream. I had a cup of Bailey's Irish Cream and was not disappointed. The flavor was strong, but well presented. Not over or understated at all. Haagan-Daas has a version of this flavor that pales in comparison to Christina's. Factor in the great texture, and I was extremely pleased with my experience. Hope I have a chance to go back and try some of the other interesting flavors (though probably not the VERY interesting and spicy flavors I'm sure some would really like).
(5)
Jessica R.

Christina's: reaffirming the fact that inman functions on a totally different wavelength than the rest of the Boston/Cambridge area with their Tosci's/JPLicks chains. Tasty too. When I went there the other night they had 4 different flavors of sorbet: papaya, strawberry, orange, and mango. Vegans eat your heart out. edit: don't get the strawberry sorbet, not sweet or flavorful enough
(4)
Jen Y.

my red-headed friend told me about this place last summer and it's addictive. they have all the flavors u could ever want..some of my faves: green tea (for my tea obsession) coconut (because I like to think i'm exotic) ginger (because I can be sour and mean) mango (cause i'm yellow-y/orange) yum yum yum...screw JP licks this place is da bomb! cheap, huge scoops and always a line...and it's open in the winter too! hurrah! it's small and very orange inside with a few tables but the ice cream is worth it. I want the mango NOW! there's also a spice store next door that are from the same owners but they never are open at night...what's up with that? i want the spices to add to my coconut exoticness.
(4)
Diane I.

since i've moved to inman - christina's is dangerously close. i find myself going there more often then my pant's waistband will allow. the kulfi (i probably didn't spell that right) is worth at least taste testing. and the chocolate peanut butter is divine.
(5)
Jennafir E.

They had a lot of choices, but nothing that really appealed to me. They had homeade whip cream and that made me happy, but the carrot cake ice cream is never a good choice there. Sorry! I had such high hopes :(
(3)
Leo S.

This is to me the best ice cream store in Cambridge. Everything's home made and tasting extraordinarily good. I always take their mango flavor which reminds me of a mango lassi. All the rest is also great, so don't hesitate to stop by if you crave for ice cream at basically anytime of the day (open late)
(5)
tanya b.

I love their Coffee Oreo ice cream so much I haven't been able to try anything else.
(5)
Elaine M.

Ice cream makes me happy. As such, a visit to Christina's does so as well. They have an insane variety of flavors, some of which you likely won't find anywhere else. Though the Burnt Sugar flavor doesn't sound very enticing, it's actually really good! Their pistachio ice cream is awesome as well -- they actually mix in an abundance of real pistachios (another place I went to put in almonds, which I thought was a bit odd). The only thing that prevents me from going to Christina's more often is that they're not within close walking distance of a T stop.
(4)
Joy W.

I have never had anything that isn't delicious, and the portions are HUGE for the price. I recently ordered a sundae with pistachios and there were literally handfuls of nuts on it. Mmmmmmm. Don't be scared away by the line that sometimes stretches out the door - service is friendly and fast and you won't wait long.
(5)
cassandra L.

I had the mango and rum and raisin ice cream. Luv it! It is not too sweet and it is really smooth. The guy who worked at the counter was very friendly. I saw some yelpers reviewed that their service was quite bad but , I didn't experience it! Lots of creative flavors i.e.Turkey walnut, Butter and almond, Mexican chocolate,Khulfi,Jalepeno and etc. Make sure you bring cash.Will definitely be back!
(5)
warakant j.

very creamy ice cream. I had coconut butterfinger, burnt sugar and peanut butter chip frozen yogurt. I would say the peanut butter frozen yogurt is my favorite. They made really good frozen yogurt.. almost couldn't tell it's not ice-cream. I was a little dissappointed with the coconut butterfinger. I guess I was hoping for better, richer, more interesting taste of it. The burnt sugar was decent. The only I found to be bothering is the guy behind the counter who took our order that day. He was really grumpy and so not in the mood of serving us at all. That was kind of a turn-off for such a neat place like this.
(4)
Ligaya T.

They could serve their frozen dairy goodness out of a hole in the ground and I'd still come here because the ice cream is that phenomenal. Burnt sugar, blackberry, carrot cake, Mexican chocolate (ooh, gotta love that grittiness from the cocoa). Make this your destination after a twilight bike ride or languid day in the park or after a beer a Bukowski's or a meal at East Coast Grill or Muqueca or because your tastebuds need some love. Umm, yeah, really anytime.
(5)
Whytnee B.

Delicious. Yes, the burnt sugar tastes like burnt sugar and it's GOOD. Get a topping; you'll be happy you did.
(5)
Olive C.

Christina is my favorite ice cream shop in Cambridge. The store serves over 40 homemade varieties including many unique flavors such as cardamom, pumpkin, honey lavender, kaifer lime leaf, licorice, rhubarb, etc. You can also find a wide variety of alcohol flavors like kahlua, rum raisin and calvados and they are really good. The store only has a few tables so most visitors have their ice cream to go or on the side walk. My friends and I usually skip dessert at neighboring restaurants to come here for a sweet finish. It's a nice place to wrap up your weekend nights!
(4)
michael l.

The best homemade ice cream in the Boston area. I can't get enough of the coffee oreo (you must try this). Their seasonal flavors are great as well.
(5)
Karen N.

I had ice cream for lunch, which makes it a very good day :) I split my dish half-and-half between ginger molasses and Mexican chocolate. The Mexican chocolate was crazy-good, the ginger molasses was meh. If you want something in the way of gingery, molasses-y goodness, go to Tosci's. If you're down with the Mexican chocolate, go to Christina's. It's got the plus of being located near the East Coast Grill, but if you take too long to dine, Christina's will be closed before you can pounce on it.
(4)
Francine W.

great place and great flavors. i actually prefer toscininis because i tend to like drippy soft melty ice cream and christina's is harder (thats what she said). nonetheless, it is delicious and ive tried many flavors. cash only though!
(4)
Teju P.

I think I found the love of my life --- coffee oreo ice cream.
(5)
Linh V.

Fun flavors and really inexpensive. It's ICE CREAM. There is nothing to hate.
(4)
liam f.

The staff sucks and equal a star, but the ice cream is a 4 star. Flavors are geared toward adult pallets.
(3)
Bex D.

This place has the single best chocolate ice cream I've ever tasted - the quality of the cream used is, I suspect, the explanation. But whatever the reason, it is a Superior ice cream that they make here.
(5)
Joyce K.

YUM. The best ice cream i've had in the Cambridge/Boston area! The best flavor of the ones i tried was peanut butter chip. The carrot cake and chocolate mousse kinds were also really good. I think the thing that differentiates Christina's ice cream is its smooth and creamy texture (it's not as gooey and thick as your run of the mill hard ice cream). I want to go back and try every single flavor... and i'm not even usually a huge ice cream person.
(5)
Erin G.

I love ice cream and Christina's is definitely one of my favorite places to grab a scoop. While I often resort to one of my favorite flavors (some variation on a chocolate theme), I really like being able to try some of their random/interesting/intriguing flavors. I've been pleasantly surprised a number of times by the unique and different flavors offered...if you want to be impressed, check out the variety of flavors on their website and go with an open mind...you might just like adzuki bean or kuhlfi ice cream. =)!
(4)
Joshua B.

Is ice cream supposed to taste like burnt pennies? People always have suggestions when they hear how I feel about ice cream-they are still suggesting Christina's but part of me suspects they've never had ice cream there. Even though the ginger ice cream was so harsh it burnt my mouth I could still somehow taste freezer burn. I gave them the benefit of the doubt and tasted two more less than mediocre flavors. The texture and consistency just is just not right and the person mixing their flavors must have no tongue let alone taste buds. The tables were dirty and the crowd was very snooty. Always try new things but don't wait in line to have a bad experience. Sample, sample, sample, sample!
(1)
Stephanie M.

yummy refreshing sorbets(TASTE just like fruit! not an artificial taste) and delicious ice cream! and apparently they make a really good milkshake there too. it ALWAYS packed there when I go and for good reason!
(5)
Chrissy H.

Four stars for the yummy banana chocolate ice cream (and the zillion other flavors) but they lost one star when they kicked me out last night before I could finish my cone. It wasn't even 10:30 yet! They still had like 7 minutes till closing time. Very very bad manners!
(4)
Anna L.

The carrot cake ice cream at Christina's is downright sexy. Oh, and I can get walnuts on top of my carrot cake ice cream? That's not just sexy, that's downright sultry.
(5)
D M.

The product Christina's serves is five star all the way. The service? It's like a one star, sadly. The last few times I've been in the staff has been on auto pilot. While getting me what I want, they haven't been very warm or receptive with the customers. If feels like the staff running the store are just waiting for the time to come to clock out and rarely have smiles...what's more fun than ice cream? The reason I keep coming back? The ice cream is great, regardless of what flavor you get. I'm hoping that the service is better soon so I can leave happy, and up the stars. :(
(3)
Larissa A.

Banana Ice Cream. It 's my downfall and gets me everytime. I have had many kinds. But Christina's is by far the best. And I don't even have to mix it with chocolate if the mood hits me. They have it already done! I try and get there as often as I can.
(5)
Hubert H.

Christina's is definitely a real treat. I went for the cinnamon rice ice cream - interesting to have bits of rice in your ice cream, but nonetheless very flavorful and not too sweet. a nice mix of sweetness and smoothness. Also, significantly cheaper than J.P. Lick's.
(5)
Martha L.

Christina's is among my favorite ice cream places. The selection is great. There is always a wide variety of flavors to choose from. Some are fairly creative. They're made on the premise and taste very fresh. However, Christina's is not perfect. Some of the flavors are a bit lacking like green tea or red bean, which taste very faint; nothing like how they would taste in an Asian place. Ginger was a bit odd as well. I would recommend going and trying out a couple of flavors before committing to one.
(4)
Erin M.

Amazing. Went here on the first warm Saturday of the year. The line was long but they kept it moving. They have a great selection of flavors and the scoops are nice and big. Delicious, rich ice cream. What could be better?
(5)
David G.

This is easily my favorite ice cream spot when it's not crowded (which isn't often). They have a great variety of both standard and unusual flavors, and the ice cream is very rich. They do have frozen yougurt, but I've never tried any of them. I think part of the reason I prefer them to many places like JP Licks is that the prices are more reasonable. It's worth a trip if you prefer a traditional place to a chain.
(5)
Julie S.

Big fan of the chocolate-banana flavor and the Taza dark chocolate. My review would be 5 stars if they didn't charge almost $4 for a small size. Definitely ask for "tastes" before you buy, this way you can sample a few flavors before making your big decision. Delicious!
(4)
Vanilla P.

God bless the Mesoamerican civilizations for bringing chocolate into the world. The Mexican Chocolate ice cream was so sensual and cocoa-ey that I wish I had ordered something a little "lighter" flavored. It was great, but a little TOO rich for a warm day like today. Shame on me for not yelping this place BEFORE I went to find out what the best flavors were. I'm so sad that I was stunned by the huge selection, and went for a flavor I could pronounce. I can;t wait to go back and try all of your recommendations!
(4)
Kim L.

I love Christina's more than JP Licks and Emack and Bolio's combined. Actually, I might love Christina's more than life itself. The ice cream is made fresh with spices from right next door, and the eclectic flavors are constantly in flux. One scoop will fill you, but it's certainly difficult not to get two. Oh, and chocolate lovers, try Gina's mocha explosion--you will LOVE it! Bottom line: Nothing else in the area can compare.
(5)
Rob P.

1) Lemon Mousse and 2) Coconut and 3) Fresh Cream ice creams. Try any of these with fresh fruits at home and you will have an amazing result. Not an overly sweet ice cream which we enjoy. Staffing seems a bit understaffed whether it is November or July. One of them seems to be on the phone all the time(?). Worth taking the 69 bus from Harvard Square (Prospect and Cambridge St.)
(5)
Jane K.

I've tried about every homemade ice cream store in Boston/Cambridge area and Christina's is one of the top. My most favorite is 3 scoops in Boston but this place is where I go if I'm on the other side of the river. My favorite flavor is Burnt Sugar. Definitely try the flavors before you get it cuz sometimes it might not be what you expect. And the lines can be out the door sometimes esp on summer weekend days. The 1 star is subtracted for service and parking/traffic situation being so difficult sometimes and taking away from my ice cream enjoying experience..
(4)
Alex C.

Christina's has great ice creams! Since it is home made, it has its own taste. It has so many different flavor as well. I haven't tried everything yet, but I will, hopfully! One tip for you guys! Make sure you send a girl to buy for you. They give more ice creams to girls....
(4)
Dana L.

This is my local ice cream shop - its fitting that an ice cream addict lives next to one of the best shops in the area. I constantly walk by there, and always have to restrain myself from going in and eating a cone. The flavors are pretty innovative - maybe not quite as good as Emack and Bolios, but I know that some people feel differently. I like a lot of things mixed together, where they are more about simpler mixes with crazy ingredients (still have to try the red bean ice cream). So I would recommend coming here if you're in Inman, or if you happen to be in Central and want something better than Tosci's. And if while you're there, you want to buy me ice cream, I won't turn you down ;-)
(4)
Amie R.

Hands down, one of the best places for ice cream! Right in Inman Square (and not far from Central), you can get just about any flavor you could want. Awesome seasonal flavors, too!
(5)
Brittany M.

Staff is usually some grumpy 20 something guys (which is kinda funny) but I ran into a nice middle-aged guy there once. They are always ready to make your cone before you even know what you want. CASH ONLY! I am a HUGE fan of ice cream, and they did not disappoint. Not only do they have the basics, they have some original/rarer flavors: marscapone, azuki (they mis-spell it adzuki), khulfi which are all delish and will keep me coming back. Other than mochi which comes in red-bean flavor, this is the first place to have azuki ice cream that I know of (and it tastes like it should, too!). Definitely stop in for a cone or a hand-packed pint. :] mmm ice cream
(4)
J T.

Oh Christina's, I love you so much - your ice cream flavors are unique and your ice cream shop is so comfortable - but who did you hire? As much as I love this ice cream shop and used to tell everyone about it, the last two times I've left the store unsatisfied. Suddenly there is a girl there, small thing, who is quite the angry ice cream elf. She told me and my friends, who I was introducing Christina's to for the first time, that we were only allowed to sample 1 flavor. I've never heard of such a thing. Sample only 1 flavor? And she told me this AFTER I asked to try a flavor, which means I had 0 tries left. Luckily, I knew the green tea was awesome but my poor friends, they all didn't know what to try. Christina's, please either tell her that it is not the store policy to only give out 1 sample, or at least write it up on the wall so everyone knows. What a shame that they've become so stingey. The scoops definitely got smaller too. I might be back, but my friends all said they wouldn't be...
(2)
Hannah L.

i can't believe i haven't reviewed christina's yet! anyway, as the reputation says, the ice cream is awesome...even in the winter! you know ice cream is good when there are a bunch of people inside during a blizzard... there are a few weird flavors that i tried and was not impressed with, like adzuki bean and some weird combinations...but i do like banana cinnamon, and coconut butterfinger. the people that work there are hit or miss - sometimes i have been appalled by their rudeness/indifference/lack of the english language. and other times, a nice customer service oriented person helps. anyway, i like the flavors, i think they need to create some more edible ones instead of weird ones. it's a landmark in inman, and will probably never go out of business!
(4)
Teri L.

How can you make coconut and butterfingers tastes so damn good together?? I don't know how they did it but Christina's Homemade Ice Cream did exactly that. I could not get enough of that scoop. Underneath it was peanut butter chips and if you knew me well, you know that anything with peanut butter is a 5 with me. This was way above 5. If I could it would be a 9...oh yeah. The consistency was creamy and full of flavor. No ice or gummy areas. I was disappointed when I popped the last of the cone in my mouth. I shared this with my son Joey and he should count himself lucky I even shared. Loved it!!
(5)
Matthew R.

Burnt caramel. Cardamom khulfi. Mexican chocolate. These are some of the most flavorful and yummy ice creams available in Boston. The people behind Christina's open a spice shop next door, and they make ample use of it. Spectacular.
(5)
Eva K.

Christina's ice cream is next to a spice store, so is it any wonder they've got weirdly delicious flavors like Adzuki Bean, Khulfi, and Kaifer Lime Leaf? You'll enjoy even the ones you can't pronounce. Of course they've got your run-of-the-mill vanilla-through-chocolate flavor gamut as well, but why have chocolate when you can have Mexican chocolate? Yum.
(5)
Deb F.

Tasty ice cream, but not the smooth, lush texture I want in my ice cream. I've only been once, but it wasn't the most pleasant experience. I asked to try a flavor and the server said they didn't have it. So why not take down the board with that flavor? Also, the server was rather surly about sampling anyway. However, if you're going to have non-standard flavors, you should expect sampling. My cousin told me the surly service was typical ("What?!?" (with contempt) "You want SPRINKLES?!? Who are you to ask for such an extravagance?), so even though I probably should give Christina's a second chance, it's hard to get myself to go back. It ain't no Toscanini's.
(3)
Sogol G.

It can be my fault actually since I went to the ice cream store and ordered coffee, but no one told me that we don't have coffee. Instead they gave me a half a cup coffee and charged me $1.70 (the price of full coffee). I won't go there again. I felt robbed!!!!
(1)
Ashley J.

I ventured here because I heard that they make cinnamon ice cream which can be really hard to find and incredibly addictive. They do in fact make it and it was really good. I can see how people feel that their ice cream is milky tasting and that the flavors are subtle. Is it the best ice cream ever made on earth? No. Is it solidly good and somewhere I would go back to? Absolutely. The portions are enormous and prices are very reasonable considering the Cambridge location.
(4)
Rally P.

Yum, my favorite ice cream place is Christina's. The flavors are just so flavorful. Some of my favorite ones include pumpkin, mint (this tastes like actual mint leaves!), chocolate orange, anything with peanut butter... Always love it topped off with a bunch of chopped almonds too.
(5)
JB C.

Amazing ice cream in flavors that you can only imagine. I LOVE the chocolate peanut butter and the pistachio is amazing (not fake green and plenty of actual pistachios). Service is a bit slow and they take their time but so worth it.
(4)
Sue M.

It's good no doubt but I still think JP Licks is better. Also who wants to taste cumin ice cream...
(3)
Tony L.

Don't eat the Kulfi ice cream. It's weird, the spices are a bit piny, and while there are tons of pistachios, it doesn't save this bizarro flavor. My girlfriend and I stumbled into this ice cream shop after randomly hopping off the bus to have a look around. I though I'd be a little adventurous and get the afore mentioned villainous flavor, my girlfriend went the safe route with mango. The safe route paid off--the mango was fresh, creamy, and sweet, with the aromatic taste of ripe mangos. If you know somebody you don't like, bring them here and give them a scoop of Kulfi. Otherwise, treat yourself to a scoop of badass ice cream.
(4)
Mike G.

As good as the rep indicates. I got the maple nut as well as the mint choc chip and was blown away. No surprise since they run a spice store right next door and I'm sure they know the value of good ingredients.
(5)
Robert F.

I had heard of and read about christina's ice cream for a while and never knew exactly where to find it or Inman square exactly - fortunately I came across them the other day. I knew that there would be a lot of choices which I like and that some would be different - even better. I walked in and being a saturday afternoon expected there to be a bit of a crowd - but no one was on line or inside - i guess that with the end of the summer people's cravings are altered. After perusing the options for a few minutes I narrowed my options to burnt sugar, pumpkin, malted vanilla (because I love malt), and a few others....I decided to keep it simple and so i chose one scoop of malted vanilla and one scoop of burnt sugar. Simple, clean flavors and a good way to judge the rest of the flavor options. Their scoops are big - you get a lot for your money. The burnt sugar is nice - mild flavor - but you get the burnt caramel taste - which is nice. I was truly excited about the malted vanilla - horribly disappointed! I tasted it and nothing, no taste... I had a drink of water to cleanse my palate and tried it again - still nothing. I guess it was vanilla - but there was absolutely no malt flavor - i threw it out after 3 spoonfuls - so sad. The ice cream overall is very creamy - which is great - but I hope that the other flavors pack more of a punch.
(3)
Phil B.

I've been to Christina's around a dozen times over the years and have found eating their ice cream to be an exercise in frustration. What they do well, they do amazingly well...but what they do badly is unforgivable. What Christina's may very well do better than any other ice cream parlor in the world is use flavor ingredients of the highest possible quality. For example, the Fresh Mint ice cream tastes like a peppermint leaf picked fresh from the garden. All of the flavors I've tried there maintain this astoundingly high quality in their added flavorings. It's a shame, though, that they get it so wrong when it comes to their ice cream base and storage of the finished product. Every dish of ice cream I've ever purchased there has had ice crystals in the ice cream, obviously a sign of imbalance between the particular butterfat/air mix used in preparation and the temperature of their freeezers. No other premium ice cream parlor in the Boston area has difficulty keeping their scooping gallons from icing up in the stores. They obviously lack some essential knowledge about ice cream making for this to be an ongoing problem. I always felt that if Christina's merged with the now sadly defunct Harrell's parlors (well, defunct in the immediate Boston area), they'd have the knowhow to create what would undoubtedly be the world's greatest ice cream. Add Christina's flavorings to Harrell's amazing high butterfat/low air ice cream base and the results would be mindblowingly wonderful. I have one other small complaint, more a function of the physical space than the product itself. The last time I intended to get some ice cream there, the door was open between the ice cream parlor and their spice store next door. The senses of taste and smell are strongly related, and a pungent odor of any kind -- pleasant or unpleasant -- affects your ability to accurately taste what you're eating. When I walked into the ice cream parlor, the spice aroma was so incredibly strong that I would not have been able to clearly taste my ice cream. I passed on making a purchase that day.
(3)
Andrew M.

Good Lord. The passionfruit sorbet may have been, without exaggeration, the most delicious thing I've ever tasted. I WILL be back for more.
(5)
H T.

I HEART ice cream and it will be my last meal on earth for sure. Christina's definitely got amazing exotic flavors of ice cream. Do try the ginger molasses and rum raisin- the raisins so big, and you can really taste the rum(!), unlike places where you can only sense a hint of it, but really just eating the sugar. Green tea, mexican chocolate, adzuki bean, and even (as plain as) vanilla, all is great. Yummy carrot cake flavor too. For sorbet, the kiwi one is really good and refreshing; but the jackfruit really sucks, so don't get it. The decor- sometimes plain and boring brick walls, and other times adorned with artworks for sale. There are some newspapers for you to read too, but who reads newspaper while eating ice cream? Limited booth seatings. Service wasn't too bad, and they don't take plastic.
(5)
Jennifer W.

So far, this is the best ice cream I have found in Boston. I consider myself to be an ice cream snob (or addict) and Christina's is the only place that excites me! J.P. Licks is good, but it's nothing special. Same can be said for Emack and Bolio's. Christina's, on the other hand, is packed with originality and quality. Yum! Now I kind of want some ice cream...
(5)
Angela M.

Isn't an ice cream shop supposed to be a fun, happy place? I've been to Christina's 3 times now, and have recieved incredibly rude service each time. The employees are curt and unfriendly, and were even rude to my parents! Once, I asked for a scoop of ice cream in a dish with a sugar cone on top. I had to ask for the sugar cone 3 times; on the 3rd request, the employee rolled her eyes and sighed in exasperation, as though it was some sort of ridiculous request. Being a server myself, I do not recommend supporting a business with such poor customer service.
(2)
Madison S.

The best not too sweet creamy ice cream! Rose and Mint, unfortunately both seasonal, are my favorite. Green tea and Kulfi are also amazing. Oh, and their Banana Spilts are HUGE and have fresh whipped cream. Mmmm. . .
(5)
Mags L.

i like coffee. i like oreos. i like cones. i like beer. ice cream here. beer next door. done and done.
(4)
Jessica B.

I grew up on this ice cream! They make amazing homemade ice cream. Well, you have flavors like coffee oreo, green tea..etc. delicious! BUT, once (YEARS AGO) I was told that they had new england clam chowder ice cream. I am sure that was nasty. Otherwise, try every kind. it is worth it.
(5)
Dana B.

Carrot Cake Ice Cream? Yes please! Pumpkin Ice Cream? Totally. Great location, adorable little place and really tasty.
(4)
Natasha N.

Hands down, without a doubt the BEST ice cream and frozen yogurt in Boston/Cambridge and metro area have to offer. They put JP Licks and Toscanini's to shame not only in the quality of their ice cream but t again beat them with reasonable prices. I wish they would open a Christina's across the river! (However they do sell their ice cream at Baja Betty's in Brookline Village)
(5)
julia r.

can a dessert define a nation? and can ice cream consumption govern a city? i had always heard that boston had the highest ice cream consumption per capita. in fact, i would proudly bring that fact out as homage to my hometown whenever possible (which is often for me, as i am nearly always requesting an ice cream stop). anyways, i'm not sure if that factoid is entirely accurate anymore. but, in any event, i was excited to move back here mainly because ice cream parlors are like convenient stores here: you can find them on every block. so glad am i to have found christina's. incredibly delish, homemade ice cream. what's their secret? cream, i'm sure. but i'll take it, in a pint form please. mmm, mmm, good.
(5)
Bird B.

One can easily become addicted to this place. Their homemade ice cream is fantastic and they are reasonably priced. They carry coffee oreo which is a huge bonus for us.
(4)
Brent G.

Now that my summer in Boston is finally coming to a close, I can write my review on Christina's. My roommates and I consistently forfeited the possibility of going to closer ice cream locations in favor of Christina's. The flavors are both unique and plentiful. I feel like I tried atleast 20 different flavors and still did try half of the flavors. I like that the ice cream is tasty but not too rich. I don't believe I had a bad flavor. Definitely a must try!
(4)
Dachary C.

With spring finally arriving, it's time to go hunting for good ice cream, and Christina's is a great place to start! Conveniently located in Inman Square (convenient because I live there, that is), Christina's is near many great local restaurants. Stop into the East Coast Grill for dinner, Christina's for dessert, hit Improv Boston for entertainment, and then pop over to Bukowski's for beers after the show. See? Great location. As for the selection - words cannot describe the sheer quantity of interesting and exotic flavors. They rotate through special flavors periodically, so check back often to try something new. The old tried and true are great here, so it's always a difficult choice to decide if you want some bizzarre, off-the-wall flavor or one of the good old classics you love. The milkshakes are also a high point. Definitely the place to hit to round out your perfect evening in Inman Square. Downside: seating is limited and lines can be long. But it's worth the wait.
(4)
mickey l.

Holy Cow. Christina's is very global and local at the same time. This is a balancing act of styles: old fashioned, hole in the wall creamery w/ formica tables, a kind of late 70's hippie design theme meets trend setting international flavor master, that is not afraid to throw a ginger-tumeric curve ball into your mint chip mitt, chick. -- Lovely Prices too!
(4)
Valerie S.

This place is delicious. I tried it for the first time on Saturday and had to go back on Sunday. I sampled the fresh rose which was really good. However, I ended up going with the low fat peanut butter chip which definitely didn't taste low fat. The next day, I got coconut butterfinger and coffee oreo. The coffee oreo isn't as good as JP Licks.. but still pretty good.
(4)
B D.

Hard to get to via public transit. They won't do two flavors in a small (numerous other stores in Boston will; JP Licks will, Emack will...Herrells sometimes will.) The "small" is laughably, if not comically small; it's actually smaller than a Herrell's small (which is itself the same size as a JP Licks "kiddie".) Cash only. The staff were unbelievably curt and rude. The flavor selection would be more impressive if it didn't contain so many similar and pretty mainstream flavors. The only reason they're getting two stars is because the ice cream I sampled wasn't half bad, though it was clearly heavily aerated.
(2)
Diane C.

Beware of Christina's customer service AND cleanliness. Went to Christina's tonight and had to review the customer service, good ice cream aside, the ice cream scooper disgusts me. Before I got the chance to order I watched as the ice cream scooper behind the counter mixed in Reese's peanut butter cups into vanilla ice cream, using the scoops to do the actual mixing but picking up the chunks of fallen candy with her bare hands. I was mildly disturbed but it wasn't my ice cream... When it came time for my turn, I ordered 1 scoop in a waffle cone. The girl behind the counter grabbed a waffle cone with her bare hands on the exposed portion of the cone which I had seen sitting on the counter behind her and continued to scoop my ice cream. I pointed out that that cone had been on the counter and to my dismay, she had the audacity to tell me that "there was nothing wrong with it"... I told her I wanted a new one. She quietly did so, but the damage was done. She was absolutely rude about it and with JP Licks and Tosconini's also within walking distance I don't see a reason to frequent this joint as often.
(2)
Jim M.

Great ice cream, great service.
(5)
Alexandra L.

Variety, taste, service - all great. Like other people have noted - there are sometimes lines during the summer, but it is just one of those things that you deal with in order to get quality food (see my review of Darwins for more on lines - ha!) This is the perfect place to go after a long day of work/classes !
(5)
Kate M.

Loved it and I'm a total ice cream fan/snob. Had malty vanilla and burnt sugar flavors, both were wonderful. Chose this over Toscanini's following a friend's advise and am very happy that we went. Would love to go back and try other flavors when I'm back in the area.
(4)
nancypearlwannabe N.

Every flavor I've tried here has been, if not my favorite, still excellent. But my very favorite is the Khulfi, which tastes like an Indian chai with pistachios. So amazing. Also, they don't make you sell a kidney to get a small cone, unlike J.P. Licks.
(4)
Christiaan H.

Especially good on the flavorings. 8/08
(4)
Kim N.

Judging by the 220+ reviews this place has already incurred, I really don't need to add any more glowing words, except that I must, because I just loved their ice cream! I can't remember if it was a weekend or a weekday, but it was nighttime when C. Huynh first took me here and it was crowded, a usual occurrence I'm sure. I was torn between so many things on their awesome menu: red bean, ginger, strawberry champagne... yuuuuummmm!! I figured since I know what red bean tastes like, I asked for a tasting of the ginger and the strawberry champagne sorbet. They were both deeeelicious, (omg strawberry champagne was like sorbet heaven!) and so since I was still torn, I asked for both (oink oink!). Unfortunately, the server misunderstood because I just said strawberry, instead of specifying strawberry champagne. Oh well, the strawberry ice cream was still good as well. Ginger is a great flavor if you are wiling to try it. It tasted light and was good for a post-heavy meal treat. Besides ice cream and sorbet, there is also frozen yogurt and coffee for you enjoyment. Only complaint is that the space should be bigger so more people can eat inside! It was actually a chilly night and eating ice cream outside is not too fun. Overall, LOVED LOVED LOVED them, and wish I had found them sooner.
(5)
Allison B.

my favorite ice cream in boston. step aside jp licks. bow down emack & bolio. go away cold stone! all you need is christina's - it's even worth the trek from coolidge corner for me. most importantly, the price is right. sure, it's pricier than buying ice cream at the store, but a small is less than three dollars and is more than enough to satisfy you (trust me, one time i ventured in to medium territory and i could not finish it - which is saying a lot from a true ice cream aficionado). also, a comparable (or smaller!) serving at one of those other three places will cost you MORE than a pint of ben + jerry's - how can that be right? but also of note are their flavors - bc there are about 9 million. and they are all good. and homemade! a true delight and highly highly highly recommended!
(5)
Valeria H.

Christine's is a great place to get an ice cream... they offer so many variations of flavors and way of eating ice cream. The place is small so if you can get a seat, sit, if not, walk around cambridge or eat in your car!
(4)
Karina S.

Last Saturday was my first fall visit to Christina's. Can I just say, now that summer is officially over, I've had more ice cream this summer than the last four combined (Christina's is mostly to blame) . I ordered ginger molasses in a waffle cone.. tasted so much like fall! Well, fall or gingerbread cookie dough. Both good things! My boyfriend tried the pumpkin and that was equally amazing. So much love for Christina's..
(5)
Dorrit L.

Great selection of well-crafted, creative ice-cream flavors (plus, of course, the standard favorites). I loved the ginger ice-cream, although I think I'd leave off the toppings next time. Not that the toppings weren't great (yummy hot fudge, nuts and real whipped cream), just that the ice-cream was so good it didn't need the help. Good chance this will become our favorite Cambridge ice-cream place.
(4)
Hannah T.

Two words, burnt sugar. Oh my flippin' god is that flavor good. Christina's seems to have maintained its old-fashion homemade-y-ness pretty well in a time when Coldstone and JP licks are taking over most ice cream hubs. Christina's has the real feel of "Steve's" the original homemade ice cream place in Somerville/Cambridge that my mom tells me was amazing during her time here in the mid-80's. Its quaint, not trying to hard and gets its rep simply by word of mouth. Their location in Inman Square is relatively inconveient by T, but you can take the bus with a little planning. I am usually a chocoholic, but at this place my favorite flavors are Burt Sugar (as indicated above) and Coffee Oreo (a flavor also available at JP licks, but not as good). I love love love Christinas ice cream, and I will even go there after the 1st, when I move to Brighton. MMmmm.
(4)
Jessica E.

What do you mean "not a high quality product?" It's freaking delicious, and you clearly must not have indulged in the carrot cake flavor. Complete with nuts, raisins (chewy from the cold) and tiny little slivers of carrot. Sounds bizarre, tastes orgasmic. Five stars. Despite the lack of seating. Oh, and the CASH ONLY bullshit. Whatever. I Deal.
(5)
Jessica K.

Eh. The flavor choices are definitely intriguing, but I have to admit... having tried the carrot cake ice cream, I don't think I'll be doing that again. Too sweet, and the texture was screwed up by shredded carrot. Maybe just a single poor choice on my part, but... I left here feeling like I wouldn't be rushing back. There are other homemade ice cream shops that I'd head for first.
(3)
Liz D.

JP Licks and Toscanini are good but this is my favorite ice cream place around here! They have so many flavors, my favorites are the banana or the Mexican chocolate. Plus, it's only 3 blocks from my apartment, so I can walk there and back and not feel guilty about getting an ice cream cone!
(5)
Jessie C.

all i have to say is combine the burnt sugar and the chocolate mousse ice cream with a little hot fudge and you've gone to ice cream heaven.
(5)
Diana N.

Christina's homemade ice cream is my absolute favorite ice cream shop in Cambridge. My favorite flavors are green tea, red bean, mango, and blackberry. Sometimes they have interesting flavors like...rose. But I find it odd to eat flowery tasting ice cream. This place is always packed and the ice cream is always awesome. If you are here with a group, you might want to have someone try to save one of the bench tables, so you don't have to stand and eat.
(5)
Matthew M.

Many Bostonians, Cantibridgians &etc, whilst conversing with dinner guests at table or neighbors on a park-bench, believe the relative merits of local ice cream parlours to be a wholesome and appropriate topic for discussion. They are sadly mistaken. Followed closely by the affairs of church and state-house, the subject of ice cream is anathemic to well-mannered discourse in our fair burgh. The various factions have permanently decamped to their redoubts, content to fly the flag of Toscanini's or JP Lick's or Christina's and hurl invective from afar. "HFCS!" they cry, or "Unoriginal!" or "Tastes like Hershey's!". A new-made proselyte, eager to share his delight in his favorite merchant, may find himself in an exceedingly awkward and disagreeable situation. Hence, I shall endeavour to make this review as brief as possible. Christina's is an excellent ice cream parlour, reasonably priced and with delicious varieties that include exotic ingredients from the spice store next door. It is often my delight to converse with the employees, who are in large part Newaris and various Hindoos of Nepalese origin. My half-brother Phillip, who proudly bears the scars of his service to the Empire, has often dallied with his double-scoop of Ginger and Khulfi on a waffle cone to exchange pleasantries in Nepali with the staff. He asked me to reassure any ladies of nervous disposition among my readership that not one of these fine people is secretly a Maoist guerilla. Alas, I must hold back one star from my review, primarily because of late Christina's has shown a certain listlessness in their selection. While stalwart favorites like Gina's Mocha Explosion, Mexican Chocolate and Rum Raisin are a welcome anchor in the choppy seas of Boston's fiercely Darwinian ice cream market, the management has shown little in the way of innovation over the past year. For long-time admirers of Christina's (particularly admirers who have recently returned from a ecstatic week-end in the perfumed gelato pits of Florence), the rosy blush of strawberry in our fair Helen's cheek is looking a bit faded. So! Christina's Homemade Ice Cream: a delightsome classic among Boston's many great parlours, and certainly worth your visit.
(4)
Erica E.

The ice cream at this place is amazing. Their flavors are unique. They have a consistent menu of flavors while also introducing new ones on a regular basis. Definitely a great place to take a walk to on a warm summer night...
(4)
H. A.

I'm not sure why people like this place. Every time I try, I'm disappointed. General lack of quality, freshness, and flavor over here.
(1)
Barney B.

so the froyo starts icy - makes me think of ice milk from the 80s - but it finishes smooth and satisfies on these wicked hot days that Boston summers throw at us. the selection of ice cream flavors is impressive, and there is always a line. it doesn't beat Toscanini's, but definitely competes with Herrell's and JP Licks, as well as Emack/Bolio's
(3)
jorbi p.

Cinnamon banana ice cream. Delicious.
(5)
Ina C.

The burnt sugar ice cream is delicious - though it wouldn't be as cool if they named it "caramel," which is what it is & tastes like. :) Bonus for being open late at night! I love it!
(4)
Vanessa C.

zillions of reviews here so I will quickly make my point. reasons why christina's is better than jp licks: 1. FRESH WHIPPED CREAM. if your a sundae person like me, this will be the thing that swings you first. 2. BETTER OVERALL TEXTURE AND CONSISTENCY. jp licks is kinda melty sometimes. I dont like that. I want my ice cream to be FROZEN, not melty. great texture on christina's. 3. BETTER SELECTION OF FLAVORS. the chocolate peanutbutter & chocolate orange are yum yum yum 4. CHEAPER. overall, you get more for your money here. get ready for the best $5 sundae you may ever have in your life! (I still strongly feel the need to note that christina's is great, but herrell's in northampton is THE BEST. period.)
(5)
Tom E.

Come here with little kids. You'll realise that you are just one of them. Hands down Boston's best ice cream. Hands down Tom's shortest review.
(5)
Annette A.

I didn't think this was pricey at all for the amount of ice cream I got. I believe a Medium was $3.39 or so, but the scoops were enormous! I felt full after finishing the cup. The flavors here are remarkable, very true-to-taste. I had banana ice cream, which is one of the hardest flavors to pull off. It usually ends up tasting like Laffy Taffy. But Christina's Banana ice cream tasted like hot banana bread. It was insane! I also had a scoop of the Carrot Cake for my second bit, and it was equally as good. :)
(4)
Grace P.

I absolutely love this ice cream place! I came upon it by accident getting my car fixed right across the street! I had the Oreo Coffee icecream, and I loved it! My bf got the strawberry and he loved it as well! I am a sucker for really great homemade icecream. I definitely recommend it! The workers are so friendly!
(5)
Hibah H.

Yes, the staff are sort of rude. Luckily, the ice cream is amazing enough to make you forget all about it after the first lick. I've tried the rose petal (AMAZING), pistachio (splendid!), and khulfi (made with spices from their shop next door, and absolutely wonderful). This place is a real gem; they'll even pack pints than aren't exorbitantly pricey. Sweet!
(5)
Q S.

Cristina's is my absolute favorite ice cream place in Greater Boston. I love the fact that their rotating flavors are so unique and well executed. Here are some of my favorites: 1. Banana chocolate - smooth chocolatey, and bananayy. It has the effect of adding extra Y's after words just 'cause it rocks 2. Green mint - at first I thought it tasted like gum, but then it really grew up me. The mint flavor has a really clean flavor. Try it with a choco sprinkles or a choco covered waffle cone 3. Sweet corn - I chickened out and just tried the sample but next time I'll get a full scoop 4. Ginger - None of that weak crap - it's real.
(5)
Dara C.

starstarstarstarstar Cold things that are awesome, in ascending order of "awesome:" 1) vodka martinis 2) narwhals 3) snow forts 4) Reyjavik 5) Christina's ice cream Flavors worth checking out: burnt sugar, chai spice, rhubarb, and kulfi, a cardamom-flavored Indian treat that makes me want to SQUEE. The ice cream is not-too-sweet, many of the flavors are decidedly adult, and though the portions aren't massive, the stuff's so rich that you don't want to attack it with a mixing bowl and ladle. The service has been fine every time I've gone. I don't need obsequious white-gloved service from my local ice cream shop employee. No one has ever been unpleasant; just not chatty. Don't go immediately after dinner during the summer. You will want to poke your eyes out with a waffle cone. In short, I would gladly trade in my somewhat-reasonable pants size for a daily serving of Christina's.
(5)
Alison F.

Fabulous, homemade ice cream. Unlike Rancatore's, they have many, many flavors. A few rotate, but most are staples. Beer, vegetables, tea, all sorts of oddities. And then variations on what you thought you knew: chocolate + cinnamon = mexican chocolate, for example. For the price, relatively small helpings (which is good for you!), REAL whipped cream, whipped by a whipper and not by a charger in a can. Very thick, dark fudge. Back when I lived around the corner, I was here all the time and even then it didn't feel neighborhoody and friendly in the same way that Rancatore's in Belmont or Chilly Cow in Arlington do -- but the ice cream is better than CC and the selection is better than Ranc's.
(4)
Alexis B.

Terrible! The ice cream was icy and not creamy. The flavors were mundane. Aduzki bean? Go to any decent japanese restaurant and order red bean ice cream and voila! Also the staff was SUPER UNFRIENDLY. It was like we were bothering her. I only tasted 2 flavors and she rolled her eyes every time. I guess I would be pretty unhappy if I worked around crappy ice cream. We barely ate half of our small servings. Blahhh. I rather go to JP Licks any day of the week. Save your money! Run fast. ALSO CASH ONLY
(1)
Lauren E.

I'm making a mental note to try this place again, because I really want to give them more stars. Christina's has about 50 flavors of ice cream, 8 flavors of low fat yogurt, and 6-8 flavors of sorbet. That alone amazes me! The flavors are interesting, creative, and all sound delicious. I am impressed that they have 3 flavors with ginger, my favorite, and at least two with coconut, and several types of coffee and chocolate. A friend once told me that you can tell a good ice cream place by those that serve sweet cream--this one does. There was about a 5-10 minute wait mid-afternoon on a weekend. All of the tables were filled when I left, though not when I got there. Why only 3 stars? My oreo yogurt was very icy, not creamy. It was so watery tasting that I almost threw it out halfway. It tasted okay, but not as good as I would have expected. I think that this must be more of an ice cream place than a yogurt place. Next time I'm going straight for the good stuff (or what I imagine is good...).
(3)
Dee H.

Haven't been here for ages, but my daughter and I were out on the town and towards the end of the day, we popped in for our favorite Azuki Bean ice cream. We sat in one of their four booths while we ate. Oh delicious.
(4)
David S.

I can't stop going to Christina's because they have great ice cream. Most of the time when I go I am treated like an interloper by the staff. (Shouldn't it be at least a little bit fun to work at a place where everybody is happy to buy your yummy treats? Apparently not. Apparently it is a living hell, made bearable only by the stretches when there are no customers in the building.)
(4)
Erica M.

By far the best ice cream in the greater Boston area. An almost-overwhelming selection of made-there flavors (my current favorite is Black Raspberry, but Green Tea is a close second. Oh, and Khulfi, which tastes like the mixture of sweet spices and candy at nice Indian restuaruants). And a constantly-changing host of specials. I always try to taste a new flavor before ordering my favorite - late time I tried Avocado, and it was surprisingly good. Not so much for the Bacon, though. The fruit flavors are a bit too creamy for my liking, but that's what the sorbets are for. The Jackfruit sorbet is fantastic. Sometimes it's really busy, line out the door, but it always moves fast and is definitely worth the wait. Service is a little rough, mostly I think because of the language barrier (run by an Indian family, and my guess is it's all family members that work there), but since its not table service who really cares? Also, cash only, like a lot of the local independent places around here. And it's definitely on the inexpensive side.
(5)
Suz G.

I live just about equidistant between Tocanani's and Christina's, but the walk to Toscanini's can be a bit sketchy so tonight I opted for the nice n' safe walk to Christina's for my ice cream fix. I got a scoop each of the coffee toffee and malted chocolate. About one bite in, I realized I should have braved the hood for some Tocanini's because this ice cream simply does not compare. It's got more of a milky than creamy texture and mine had numerous ice crystals in it, making me think it's been around too long. The coffee toffee tasted like very weak coffee milk and had only the scantest smattering of toffee. The chocolate malt was better but still just ok. A solid Meh.
(2)
Jessica H.

This is hard for me. I would love if you could break down your review. The ice cream itself I would give 5 stars. So very yummy with wonderfully designed flavors. However. The service I would give one star. SO terrible. When you order, you feel like you might just get punched in the face for making them get you your ice cream. I also had to ask one of the staff if I could sit down on a bench to eat my ice cream, because she was sitting there playing on her phone. I am currently 8 months pregnant and had to ask her to move.
(3)
Elizabeth E.

"Best ice cream in Boston" Now this is not my assertion exactly (I'm not an authority on the subject), but it was something I overheard a passerby say to her friend as I hungrily savored each delicious lick of my peanut butter chip ice cream right outside of Christina's. Besides, I believe that the girl who referred to it at the best ice cream in Boston might actually be right. Select your calorie-rich treat from between any number of delicious hand-crafted flavors. This week for example you could indulge with: ginger, peanut butter chip, blackberry, Kahlua, mango, caramel, burnt-sugar, and on-and-on. Prices are more reasonable than JP Licks ($2.75 for a single scoop), and the ice cream was exceptionally creamy and delicious. My only regret with regards to Christina's is that I can't eat more than one scoop in a sitting....but then I suppose that's not really their fault. Note: Cash only, so come prepared.
(5)
Cassie P.

I was there recently on a slow night when I needed my ice cream fix. Had walked by here multiple times and was excited to finally try it out. I didn't ask to try any flavors, but I was also afraid to. The 3 girls that were working all acted like they would pay a lot to be anywhere but there. Multiple other customers around me were completely ignored by them, and whenever they did decide they were ready to take your order, they were quite rude about it. The ice cream itself (well, I got frozen yogurt) was pretty good. The homemade whipped cream was tasteless. I ordered a sundae but didnt want the hot fudge. The girl put a teaspoon of sprinkles on top, and when I asked for more (since I was paying for 2 toppings but only wanted the sprinkles--I love sprinkles), she angrily put another teaspoon on top, shoved the bowl in my face before complete walking away. The customers that were eating there looked content, but the ones around me also acknowledged the rude service. Unfortunately, although the ice cream was decent, I will definitely NOT be returning to Christina's. The service alone ruined my night and made me never want to return.
(2)
Angie C.

Love the different flavors! Food: I absolutely love the different flavors that are available here and nowhere else. My personal favorites are the mango and green tea flavors, but they have an entire board of others. I love it! I just wish I lived closer.
(4)
Nicolas S.

The ice cream is above average, but I don't understand why Christina's is getting so many 5-star reviews. I've tried a bunch of flavors and so far the best was burnt sugar, which was more like a dark caramel because it didn't have the bitter edge I thought it would pack. The other flavors have been largely too sweet, and somebody dumped a huge load of early grey tea or bergamot oil on the kulfi ice cream because that's all I could taste. The seating area could be much nicer and I found the service on the border of rude. I'd definitely recommend this place to get a scoop, but it's not 5-star material in my books.
(3)
Joseluis A.

coffee oreo cone $2.75 do it
(4)
Claire J.

In regards to the ice cream... the coconut and cinnamon are delicious. There is a huge selection so I get flustered with the options so I stick with coconut. I got the courage to ask for a sample of hazelnut and it was terrible! For homemade ice cream the price is good and for the most part it tastes pretty good, if not great. The reason why I can't give them more than 3 stars is the fact the staff seems to be on their period every day of the year, even the male workers. They are some of the grumpiest people on Earth. Even though you spend a total of 30 seconds being waited on you feel as though you just feel you got out of a tense hour long argument once you finally leave with your ice cream. You get that anger deep in your heart just from the annoyed stares they give you. They are so mean spirited I am surprised they haven't created an evil ice cream flavored with puppies and kittens hearts Unless Cabot's decides to bring back their coconut ice cream and kick pineapple-coconut to the curb this is the next best coconut. Tosconini's and Rancotore's have never quite satisfied me.
(3)
Julie R.

Christina knows how to make the best ice ice cream! No wonder why this place is always busy, be it summer or winter. Over the years I've had some good flavors from Christina's at some local ice cream places. Tonight I visited the Cambridge shop and devoured a cup of "coffee oreo". This ice cream is dense, creamy, just the right sweetness and ohh soo good!!! Also worthy of note is the "burnt sugar". Definitely a grown up ice cream flavor. Think of the top of a creme brulee. I'm also a fan of coming and getting a small cup for around $2.50 vs $3.50 for the same size at a certain licks place.
(4)
Carlin T.

I tried their ginger molasses ice cream. Probably one of the best flavors I have ever tried
(5)
Alex H.

Alexis B. is a star. Before my visit to Boston, I found mostly stellar reviews about Christina's Ice Cream. I was already in Inman Square; why not have a taste? I may have been there on the same night as Alexis B. Must have been the same young lady who was dishing out the ice cream. Her attitude? The worst. Didn't look too enthused about giving out samples or serving ice cream for that matter. I asked if I could get a single with half green tea and half adzuki bean. Before I could finish my sentence, she was shaking her head with an unequivocal, 'NO'. Ended up with a double - a scoop of green tea and a scoop of adzuki bean. The green tea was just OK. Had the usual bitterness of a Macha (powdered green tea); an acquired taste in my opinion. My adzuki bean was rather unpleasant. Rough on the tongue with pieces of ice and unusually hard beans.That scoop was a complete waste of money. I think it's one of those flavors that moves very little, hence the iciness and the bland flavor. I love the fact the Christina's has so many varieties, but the young lady and her attitude ruined the experience for me. I can forgive some not so great adzuki bean, but when your server takes your dessert appetite and smashes it on the floor, isn't it time to go home?
(2)
Mary C.

Thank you so much!! I held an ice cream social for work today, and the ice cream was a big hit! Price was reasonable, ice cream was great, and it was delivered exactly at 3:00 and cold. :) Will definitely think of Christina's for future events!
(5)
Stephen Y.

An ice cream store paired with a spice shop: brilliant! The flavors here are always vibrant.
(4)
Brian M.

Yum! Yum! Yum! I was looking for cinnamon ice cream and found it here. Although, I was looking for the cinnamon spice flavored and got the 'hot' cinnamon. Still, it was good. Good texture, nice staff. They only take cash though...
(4)
Alice C.

Good, solid ice cream with safe flavors. Minor discrepancy: the staff. more specifically, what appears to be the Latino guy ... wasn't very friendly. Sat on top of the ice cream counter playing with phone while customers were eating inside. not very professional. I tried a few flavors but he would walk away every time I said one flavor when I wanted to get all of them in so he didn't have to walk back and forth and get annoyed of me. I settled for the coffee oreo and orange chocolate. Coffee Oreo is the winner. It was GREAT and refreshing in fact. I am a huge fan of cookies 'n cream/cookie anything so the oreo was the big enticer. Coffee was just the bonus. Rich, coffee flavor that blended extremely well with the cookies. Orange chocolate was alright. Nothing special. Coffee Oreo FTW!!
(4)
Phil D.

Delicious. That's it. The home-made ice cream is amazing. The only downsides are the price (a little expensive, but well worth it for what you get) and the crowds (usually a line on a nice day) Definitely a must-try if you're in the area.
(4)
Byron Y.

I admit that expectations were set high by the various Yelp reviews. Went there with my son and ordered 2 large cups with 3 flavors each - Chocolate Banana, Coconut Cream, Mango, Adzuki Bean, Coconut Almond, and S'mores. The line was long, but that is typical for these gourmet-type ice cream shops. Honestly, the server seemed impatient and disinterested in helping us. Maybe he was tired, but that sort of colored the experience. Some of the ice cream was meh - the mango had ice crystals in it. The Coconut overpowered the almonds in that flavor. The best were the Adzuki Bean (creamy with a nice aftertaste) and Chocolate Banana. It was good, a decent value, but to be honest, I have better sources of ice cream back home, so I was a little disappointed. It's good, just not as good as I thought it would be.
(3)
Megan L.

Fabulous. What's better than ice cream in all kinds of exotic flavors? No matter what the weather is, it's always a good time for Christina's. Burnt Sugar and Mexican Chocolate are standbys for a reason--they are delicious! I've learned to choose carefully...for example, rice pudding is not a great idea in ice cream form. Service here is rushed and not that friendly, but the first taste of premium fat and sugar erases any annoyance. I'll be back as often as my waistline will allow!
(3)
Elizabeth W.

I've been here a few times, but yesterday I went again and got 2 scoops, a burnt sugar and a strawberry. The burnt sugar is good but a little too much burnt flavor to eat only that flavor for a whole cup. The strawberry is creamy and delicious.
(4)
Lisa S.

Amazing ice cream, hot fudge and real fresh whipped cream! A happy, accidental discovery when driving through Cambridge...wish we lived closer!
(5)
michael s.

my girlfriend & I just ate here. she's a total ice cream snob, & after 2 bites she said it was hands down the best ice cream she's ever had.
(4)
Robert S.

This is an established ice cream shop in Cambridge on Cambridge that seemed to me to have some Indian influences. They have a small number of indoor booths for eating in and accept cash only. Their bulk (quarts and pints) of ice cream are the most reasonably priced premium ice cream that I have found anywhere in the USA at $7.50 and $4.75 each. Of the ice creams that I sampled in Boston, this one is the creamiest and perhaps the most "premium" from the quality of the underlying ingredients. They also had the most interesting specialty flavors and the largest variety to choose from. While we sampled more than 10 flavors, none were so good we felt we had to get more and more. We had the most intense bittersweet chocolate ice cream I have ever tasted and while it was amazing, it would have been better if if was sweeter. Some of the more exotic flavors we tried were each intriguing but in many cases, were not something we wanted to sit down and eat an entire pint. This place is overall amazing and easily a five star experience. While their flavors are not either as refined as some of the more gourmet places I have tried or as bold and experimental as others, they strike a great balance and moreover, are very reasonably priced and have a huge selection. I very highly recommend this place.
(5)
L C.

Good ice cream if in the immediate area. Lots of flavors to choose from and you can trust the ingredients used in the ice cream. The ice cream cones used were good as well. Not much to say but you also have many other choices in Cambridge too.
(4)
Jenny F.

Stumbled on this little gem by accident. After lunch at the sandwich spot nextdoor we decided to get some icecream. Once inside I realized that I had come across an icecream lovers dream! So many wonderful and creative flavors. The woman working the counter let us sample as many flavors as we wished. I picked the Mexican chocolate which was both cinnamony and chocolatey. A fantastic choice! I think next time I will try the burnt sugar or one of the more unfamiliar ice cream flavors. Great place. I give it a big thumbs up. Also,the spice store which is nextdoor and connected to the icecream shop is awesome! I have no idea what the name of the business is and have yet to find any yelps. So many wonderful spices and teas from around the world and very fair pricing.
(4)
Jon H.

Great ice cream, a ton of different flavors - I'm talking exotics and staples, all served with a smile. Cash only here, so be careful after your dinner date to have some to pay or you'll like like and idiot. The cones aren't too bad either. Good icecream!
(4)
Claudia H.

My next door neighbor took me here probably the very first week I moved to Boston. I've loved it ever since. Generally I change my mind about what I'm going to get at least five times while I'm in line. Always just get a cone with no toppings so that I can savor the taste of the ice cream itself. The flavors are super creative (eg. chai, burnt vanilla, adzuki bean, mexican chocolate, pumpkin...) and taste real. They're not overpowering for me the way that some local ice cream shops in Boston are. Much prefer Christina's over JP Licks or Lizzy's. The chai ice cream in particular is one of my favorites, but be warned every time I have it I'm on a caffeine-sugar high for the next couple of hours. :)
(5)
Jen H.

I liked this place, but I was really lame and just got pistachio instead of trying something exotic like Khulfi (what is this?) or "burnt sugar" or any number of other flavors they had. This was only a short walk from Central square, and it was the perfect distance on the walk back to eat my small ice cream and have it last me most of the way. The shop was very mom and pop feeling, I believe it was cash only, and all of their ice creams and sorbets are home made. The prices seemed reasonable. My date got 2 scoops on a cone, and I got 1 scoop in a cup and it was under $5. Next time, I'll take my time, taste some various flavors, and then orders something more unique. Oh, and can someone please try Khulfi and tell me what it tastes like? My date tried it and said it was the worst thing he ever tried... but he couldn't describe it. Hrm, maybe I'll just have to taste it myself.
(4)
simone s.

BEST ICE CREAM IN CAMBRIDGE, they have only to do some renovations inside of store, and improve customer service. Luiz Luiz Hair Salon Allston
(5)
Christie K.

Okay. It's not that bad. It's actually pretty good! But it's just that I would rather have something else than Christina's Homemade Ice Cream. First off, there were like 50 flavors at Christina's. They were all so creative; Fresh Rose, Fresh Mint, and many others. Exotic but I like it. However, it was cash only and the service wasn't that friendly. I went there at about 9:30 PM. and there were people out the door. But the line moved pretty quick so it was all good. Was the ice cream good? Yeah. Would I come here again? Nah. I would rather eat at Red Mango or something because I'm a fro-yo freak.
(4)
Amy W.

very yummy ice cream! I had the burnt sugar and mango flavors, both very unique and delicious! the mango tasted like the deep rich asian mangos, yum! the owner/server was also very nice =)
(4)
Mindy P.

I expected much more from Christina's. I make a point to tour the ice cream in each city I visit, searching for the best locations. The ice cream was very average tasting at Christina's despite having an interesting selection of flavors. The service was lacking as well. The ladies behind the counter came off cold and acted as though they didn't want to be working there that day. They also don't give you the option of tasting the flavors before you decide, which I found disappointing. If you're just looking for some ice cream Christina's will suffice, but don't expect anything special from it.
(3)
Kate S.

I'm not a big ice cream fan, but your flavors are so good and unique. My favorites are the Mexican Chocolate and the Burnt sugar. My dad is super critical of chocolate ice cream, and he liked yours. Consider that a big win!
(5)
Tracy C.

The line is always long at Christina's, but it's still not enough time for me to carefully study their delicious menu. And yes, it is only an ice cream menu, but what can I say? it's absolutely fascinating. Many Bostonians and Cambridge residents compare Christina's to Toscanini's, while I can't really say who stands out in this rivalry, I can say that there are things that make me want toscanini's at times, and there are things that make me go all the way to inman sq. just to have some Christina's. I honestly don't know what it is, but as I write, I can feel that "thing" becoming intensely hard to ignore and prob will not go away until I get some yummy Christina's goodness.
(4)
Chris C.

Probably the best selection of ice cream with spices and funky flavors around. The only knocks are almost no seating and not the most helpful staff. Although I do love that they are open year round and that you can it inside on a rainy or cold day. I've seriously never had a bad flavor and everytime I go its such a difficult decision as to what to get. Its a good thing I don't live nearby or I would be there at least once or twice a week. My favorites are the Mexican Chocolate, Burnt Sugar, Khulfi, Cinnamon Rice pudding & mint chocolate flake.
(5)
Alan Y.

I came here on a cold, windy after having had a wonderful dinner at Tupelo. My friend had vouched for the quality of their ice cream, so we decided to check it out. Needless to say, it did not disappoint. They had many interesting flavors, so it was hard narrowing down my choices. I had a scoop of the Ginger Molasses and a scoop of Burnt Sugar. Both were extremely creamy and filled with flavor. The Ginger Molasses was quite strong, at least the ginger flavor, which was both surprising and delightful. The parlor itself is rather small and limited to a few booths. However, people come and leave rather quickly, so seating is usually not an issue.
(5)
Victoria A.

Christina's ice cream is amazing, amazing. Everytime I go there I think "Man, I want to dress like a trollop without shame, I should get a kiddie size" and every time I walk away with two huge scoops and no regret... The ice cream strikes just the right balance between creamy and solid. They have some really interesting flavors, like ginger, azuki, cinnamon banana, and mexican chocolate (and some terrifying flavors, like the diabetes-inducing coconut butterfinger. I tried a sample and my pancreas replied "if you order that, I will just give up"). They also have the best khulfi ice cream on the planet. Trust me. It blows your mind with its perfect combination of dried fruit, pistachios, cardamom and creamy, delicious ice cream. Service isn't awesome. On busy nights when there's a line out the door they definitely want to get you your ice cream and get you out of there as quickly as possible, but unless you have some kind of emotional issue that means you need your server to hold your hand and offer you encouragement and validation throughout your entire ice cream acquisition process, you should be fine.
(4)
Gen M.

I am in love with Mz Xtina and her creations. First of, they have Burn Sugar flavor ... That brings me back to my childhood when the only lollipop available to the entire country of Ukraine was in shape of a pacifier and made out of caramelized (burnt) sugar. And there it is now, the ice cream of that flavor. I am stricked with glee. That's not it though. They have cannolis filled with ice cream -- maple, burnt sugar, any other flavor... and sealed with chocolate. I am now paralyzed with glee. Yes, there is not much seating, the place is pretty bare bones. But that's just how it is. This place rocks. I kind of wish they had the low fat/sorbet options, but this is a whole milk, 100% kind of place. So, here I am, my inner fat kid paralyzed with glee
(5)
Greg C.

Awesome homemade ice cream. They have a great flavor selection that is always changing. One of my favs is the Wild Turkey Walnut. On my most recent visit I tried the Jalepeno, which was actually quite tasty and pretty spicy for ice cream. Downside: cash only. It's 2010 people! Gah!
(4)
Shannon M.

Best chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream I have EVER had. Period.
(5)
Christopher B.

Had the khulfi. Not sure if it's actually khulfi like you would get in India (which is denser than ice cream) or ice cream with khulfi-inspired flavors (I suspect the latter). In any case, it turns out to have pistachio and cardamom. YUM. I'm normally not a pistachio fan, but the synergy with the spice store next door is definitely a win. Chocolate was also scruuumptious.
(5)
Gabrielle T.

I LOVE Christina's! Fresh, creamy, flavorful and not too rich for my tummmss.... We all have our favorites and although I love Toscanini's (Fresh Peach is the biizzz!) and I still really like JP Licks for their peanut butter hard yogurt- but this is my new love....I just wish it were a littttle closer- although I guess it's a healthy -walk off the calories- kinda walk....anyway I loved Christina's...after getting the fresh banana ice cream the 1st time...I went the next day for another scoop- it was that dangondelicious!
(4)
Emily F.

The ice cream is quite good here - probably worth 4 stars. And, it's cool that it's connected to the spice store and is a local/independent place. BUT, they need more staff (busy summer night with 2 people working and a line out the door). Also, they only let you have one flavor in a small size (even though they have multiple scoops in a small). It could be much better.
(2)
Joan H.

I miss Boston and its many ice cream choices. Here's why I give it 5 stars: 1) Decent pricing. I hate how expensive premium ice cream shops can get, and maybe I've forgotten all about pricing in Boston since going back to NYC, but I appreciated getting a ton of ice cream for less than $4. 2) Very creative flavors. I got the adzuki bean (sort of like a milder red bean, and hailing from Japan), and enjoyed its subtle texture and flavor. Also had the petite malt chip, saw chocolate orange, burnt sugar, green tea, mango, and many more creative flavors. 3) Nice location. You gotta love Inman Square for its small town feel, and appreciate that there is some good space for seating. I didn't meet any huge lines as it was a bit chilly, yet the place still had ample customers (proving its staying power). And who can not like getting to try as many flavors as you like guiltlessly? I love Boston ice cream.
(5)
Josephine P.

It's insane how hard this place owns over any ice cream establishment I have ever been to. I was fan of Toscanini's because of it's crazy flavor experiments and interesting vibe, but Christina's is all that and a bag of chips. It's an older place with some character, it's definitely not as new-age and modern and Toscanini's but who cares, their flavor profiles are so much more delectable than anything I have ever had at Toscanini's. I absolutely loved the Chai spice, the Coffee Oreo, the Butter Almond and the Red Bean flavor (I forget what they called it) Also, it is way cheaper than any specialized, homemade ice cream place in Boston. Not worth going anywhere else for ice cream, I say.
(5)
Tawny A.

huh? jimmies? who is jimmy? what? you mean sprinkles? oh....sorry, i'm from california..... burnt sugar and mexican chocolate. OH. MY. GOD. banana and malted vanilla. SWEET. LORD. mocha and chocolate orange. MERCY. Ok, so I am moving to Cambridge. I am going to eat this ice cream everyday until I explode Monty Python style.
(5)
John C.

The best. I have been to every ice cream place in metropolitan Boston and this is the only one that consistently has banana, my favorite. Most places have menus filled with crap like "walnut fudge swirl with crushed pomegranite" or whatever. Not Christinas. They have ALL the standard flavors. There is some fancy stuff too, but they have their priorities straight: get the standard flavors there. You want strawberry. They have it. You want chocolate chip. They have it. Quality is top notch. Christina's is the place to be. The main drawback is seating. If you need to sit down go to Toscaninis. Some people complain about the service. Wha? It's an ice cream shop. I admit that the personnel is a little wierd. Its like a bunch of South American illegal aliens who serve the ice cream like they are riveting airplanes, but who cares? They are efficient, they get the ice cream to you. If you want some chick to hit on go to Ben and Jerries and get the walnut-fudge-crisp-pistachio-swirl. If you want ice cream go to Christina's.
(5)
Bridget B.

I love this place primarily for their vast array of flavors (like the delicious mexican chocolate) and their prices. I think JP Licks might be better for overall freshness, but it's a tight race, and for some reason (I think because I used to work next to their Newbury Street Location when I was in college and all cool working at Tower Records) they piss me off somewhat. Probably unfair, but whatever. Christina's on the other hand, does not piss me off. The staff is always super nice about letting you sample anything, they have free water, the toppings are great, the flavors are fun, and if you go at the right time you can go next store and browse around their amazing spice shop.
(5)
Allison R.

sorry to rain on the parade, christina's. the ice cream is homemade, and it's tasty, but it's super expensive (and cash only) and the service isn't great. i love the chocolate mousse and banana combo, and swoon over any place that makes pumpkin and apple pie flavors. but a waffle cone with two flavors and sprinkles last night cost me $4.20! i paid $.75 for that waffle cone, and it was broken! when i pointed this out to the girl scooping, she said, 'yeah, i broke it putting the ice cream in.' hrm....i've worked in hospitality long enough to know that if you hand someone a broken product, you should probably offer to replicate it...especially if you collect tips. my ice cream was tasty as usual, but i wasn't psyched to need to carry my cone home in a bowl. meh. i'll be back, but i'm not tipping for that kind of service!
(3)
Jenna P.

Sunday night craving for ice cream, so I pull out my handy dandy iPhone to check out ice cream that is close to Charlestown. Christina's popped up with awesome ratings.... so I call to make sure they are open (open until 10:30 on Sunday?? AWESOME) We get there and there is a line out the door, but it moved fast! Staff isn't very friendly but it was Sunday night at 10ish, so maybe they were eager to move the line and get out of work!? That's fine, I just wanted the icecream, didn't go there for smiles or conversation. I will definitely return to try all the luxurious flavors they have.....I got peanut butter chip and coffee, both DELECTABLE!!!!!!!! $8 for 2 medium icecreams.....not bad!
(4)
Jason A.

I was kidnapped by a 'crimson diva' tonight... It wasn't an entirely bad experience, although i was induced into a food coma. I had heard so much of Christina's, so my expectations were on a rather high shelf. That high shelf was definitely within reach tonight... i wanted to try all of the flavors, but i ended up sampling the honey lavender. great flavor, the lavender intencity was just right! I followed that tease with a cone of Salted Caramel. (Perfect flavor balance once again) Kimmy had a scoop of the Mango which was rather orgasmic also... My pic of the night would be 'Honey Lavender'. All flavors were very creamy, great texture. Yes it bears a higher price tag... but its not the kind of thing you have every day. and you can taste that the ingredients are top notch. The atmosphere in the shop seems good (modern yet warm)... it was packed, so we didn't really stick around.. Definitely worth going out of your way for.
(5)
Keiko K.

Christina's has been my favorite local ice cream place for years. Favorite flavors: Bailey's - rich & creamy and green tea: slightly bitter tea flavor, really creamy, totally refreshing. Beats Tosci's, JP Licks, & Emack & Bolio's hands down. I do like Lizzy's, although Christina's has more creative and varied offerings. I have never understood the love for Tosci's - I find their flavors overcomplicated and too sweet. Christina's is cheaper than Tosci's. I always feel like I'm being ripped off there. I rarely find myself in Inman and will go out of my way just to go to Christina's. Sometimes the line is out the door but it usually moves pretty quickly. Sometimes you get lucky and there is no line! There's very little seating so on hot days you may not be able to get a seat. There's a bench outside but otherwise nowhere to sit and enjoy your ice cream in the square. Hmm, now I want some green tea ice cream!
(5)
Rebecca A.

totally hazelnut. mmm.
(4)
Kristina H.

I had some of the best Mexican chocolate ice cream here. The combination of spices was just right!
(5)
Jeannie C.

The flavors are surperb...the selection is great. The ice cream is creamy and yummy. The setting of Christina's feels a little dirty and sloppy....but probably based on a high summer volume. And the price isn't bad for what you get.
(4)
Joanna C.

Mmmm. I like ice cream. Christina's has a range of typical flavors, but I recommend the banana (definitely real bananas, not chunky but has smooth fragments of the banana fiber) and khulfi. The khulfi was something new for me, but I LIKE IT; the cardamom really brings out the pistachio, achieving a nice balance of sweet, creamy, and slightly spicy explosions in my mouth. I also tried the Sour Cream Pomegranate, and yeah...it tastes like what it sounds like. But don't knock it 'til you've tried it - you might like it. After I had paid for my purchase, one of the workers suggested I try a sample of the burnt sugar. It makes me think of a molasses cookie, but in a good way.
(4)
J B.

I always find it a bit funny when you can get a pint of ice cream for about .50 more than you'd pay to get 2 scoops. I stopped in over the weekend to see if they had the celery sorbet that has been mentioned but they didn't so I got the blood orange sorbet. It is good, a bit sweeter than the one made by ciao bella (which I love) but still good. I will have to go back and grab some of that celery sorbet sometime, $4.65 for a pint isn't bad and it'll last me a couple weeks (ok, it has lasted me over 2 months and is still not freezer tainted).
(4)
Huan z.

The best in the area! around 40 different choice of ice-cream to choose from. for a medium or large size, you can also mix two kind of ice cream together. with different kind of topping choice of nuts, candy and fruits and chocolate. I really like the rum & raisin, french V, and any thing chocolate. A ice-cream heaven on earth!
(5)
Nicole B.

the rose ice cream is pure heaven. this is what heaven tastes like i'm sure of it. you have to try it!
(5)
Jill S.

I don't have anything original to say, so ditto what everyone else says, Christina's rocks! I had Mexican Chocolate and Carrot Cake most recently. Mmmmmm.
(5)
Maryn H.

This place is delicious and always packed, no matter what time of year. I've mostly just stuck to their frozen yogurt, but it tastes like the real thing! The waitstaff is friendly and know who you are after your first couple of visits. If you saw the line and passed before, you may just want to wait. It's that good.
(4)
Michelle K.

I'll be the 41st to jump on the GOTOCHRISTINA'S bandwagon, but I'm thrilled to do so. I went for the first time this past weekend and had pumpkin ice cream: it was so scrumptious and creamy and perfectly sweetened that I not only demolished the 4 ounce cup but also licked up every drop off the crevices in the lid of my to-go container.
(5)
Melissa B.

Christina's will win the celebrity death match against Toscanini. Malted vanilla ice cream with hot fudge. Fresh mint on the menu now. Carrot cake ice cream, oh my!
(5)
Annie M.

Well, I think Christina's is uber yummy. It's all handmade ice cream in funky flavors like Azuki Bean and Ginger- my personal favorite combination. It's small and kind of artsy- with cool local works on the walls. They let you try flavors for free and are super friendly. Maybe I've been lucky to have all the staff be so cool with me... Or maybe it's because I'm not an obnoxious pain in the ass who goes through half a dozen test flavors before ordering a scoop of vanilla. I'm not a mind reader. I don't know. I think the ice cream is great, but not the best in the world- it may or may not tickle your fancy, but it'll probably tickle something. It's not too pricey- compared to other spots like Colon Stone. I'd definitely recommend it. Just don't be a jerk when you order.
(4)
buckminster f.

im surprised this place got such good reviews. the ice cream is okay, but not amazing. i think toscanini's is way better. maybe it's because we had frozen yogurt. although, i have had their ice cream in the past, and nothing really stood out so much.
(3)
sunny n.

Icecream Heaven !! The Rose, Strawberry and the Chocolate are oh soooo gooood :-)!!
(5)
Lingy Q.

This place holds a soft spot in my heart, as the first ice cream I had in four years came from here. it was made perfectly, and the tones of green tea were perfect! Not too sweet, with just the slightest audible amount of grittiness from the tea. I can't wait to try some more flavours. Mm'mmm.
(4)
Kristen D.

After all the reviews I'd heard of Christina's from friends, I expected it to be amazing- some combination of delicious spice kitchen and ice cream heaven. I ordered the cinnamon frozen yogurt and was really disappointed. There wasn't much cinnamon flavor (certainly not on the level of say...Big Red) and the yogurt tasted like it had partially melted and then been re-frozen, giving it that weird, slightly rubbery texture. The friends that were with me seemed to have a slightly better time with their ice cream, but I think there are better places to get ice cream in the area.
(2)
Hans M.

Pretty tasty ice cream. The line was pretty long and slightly out the door when we arrived, but in my case that was a good thing because I needed every minute of that time to read through all the different flavors and pick one. I chose maple walnut and enjoyed it quite a lot. Maybe next time I'll be a bit more adventurous. Fortunately, there are lots of good places to sit around Inman Square. Unlike other reviewers, I didn't find the staff to be surly, but I was pay more attention to my date and to the list of flavors, so maybe I didn't notice. It was a tightly run ship, they need to move people through quick. By the time we were leaving a whole bus load of people had just arrived.
(4)
Mel Z.

Do you really need to read yelp reviews to decide whether or not to go to Christina's? The answer is no. Just go. The ice cream is good. Very, very good.
(5)
Will N.

Christina's is a cut above your average ice cream shop. It's a little different than what you'd expect but it excels in creating a distinct boutique, homemade ice cream experience with a some very, very outstanding flavors. My favorite is Mexican Chocolate, which is literally one of the best flavors I've ever tasted and the Burnt Sugar is also supposed to be very good. These flavors aren't everyman's flavors but if you have a thing for something gourmet and a little out of the ordinary you can't miss these. I haven't tried any of the standards here but I couldn't imagine them as anything else than good. The location is great in Inman Square next to a lot of other great culinary delights and the shop itself has a nice homey feel. I think the owners are Latin American/Mexican or something and the place has a Latin American feel to it. Prices are reasonable, portion sizes are average and as expected and as far as I know, Christina's is one of a kind. Don't miss it.
(5)
Doris K.

Delicious. I ordered an ice cream cake, half Bailey's half chocolate chip and it was the highlight of the party. Their price is reasonable $25 for medium cake and $30 for large. The best part of all is that the cake is purely ice cream, no cake included. The only bad thing is this place is cash only so come prepare. I could eat this everyday.
(5)
Anne C.

Definitely the best ice cream around town. It has exotic flavors - mango, banana cinamon, green tea, pumpkin, etc. I usually can't decide on 1 flavor so I end up getting 2 flavors for a medium size cup - usually chocolate banana and mango. The also have made to order ice cream cakes (with any combo flavor you would like). It's also inexpensive - unlike some other places that charge $4 for a 2 oz. cup!! For a medium size it's about $3.50 (and that's 2 large scoops). The staff is great and friendly. Thank goodness I don't live or work too close to this place!
(5)
Oliver S.

I wish this place was open at 2 am when the bars get out. There is nothing better than awsome homemade ice cream when your hammered, even in the middle of December. Some times I'll even go here during the summer.
(5)
Ryan R.

The ice cream is delicious but there is one major problem with me. THEY DONT TAKE BANK CARDS. Sorry there is a reason I live in a city. Other smaller ice cream places take them. Buy a dial-up connect to run a machine.
(3)
Lynne D.

Hmmm.... good. Good for a post-show dessert when I've been at IB. But not up to the standard of JP Licks. Sorry.
(3)
Kristine M.

One of my favorite things about living in Greater Boston: the ice cream! There are TONS of great ice cream places around, and Christina's is one of them! Delicious ice cream. Some unusual flavors. My husband had corn ice cream. (corn on the cone!) I had a taste and it was pretty good. But I'm more a purist in my preferred ice cream flavors, so I don't get too exotic. But if you do choose to get exotic, Christina's is the place!
(5)
Marissa P.

Mmmmm-my goodness, Christina's is fabulous. If you were there on a recent Sunday afternoon, I was the indecisive girl holding up the line - apologies, but just too many flavors to choose from! After sampling Mexican Chocolate and Mocha Madness, I settled on my favorite flavor standby, Mint Chocolate Chip. Creamy, minty, and chock full of chips... it was quintessential ice creamy bliss in a sugar cone.
(5)
ashley b.

effing fantastic! i've been to boston twice. i've been to christina's twice. and i suspect i'll be at christina's on my third visit to boston, fourth visit and so on and so forth. it rivals san francisco's bi-rite ice creamery...mmm hmm, it's that good!
(5)
Liz B.

Christina's never fails in satisfying my sweet tooth. Yummy! The fro-yo is just as good as the ice-cream, for those of you trying to watch your calories.
(5)
Ann C.

seems like everyone has said it- good ice cream!!! my favorite: COCONUT! con: no bathroom :(
(5)
Allie B.

Christina's has the best ice cream. Just wish they'd bring back the Milk chocolate flavor. It was the best (tasted like Callebaut). Stuff of dreams!
(5)
suzana h.

yum, yum and more yum. i've only gone there once, so i have limited experience, but what's more fun that going for a long walk on a warm evening with your sweetie and picking up an ice cream cone? uhhh. nothing? the service was somewhat rushed, but what do you expect, when there's a line and only one person behind the counter. i got the banana ice cream. they also had a decent selection of fat-free yogurt. superb. all in all, a sweet experience. i can't wait to go back.
(4)
Tanya P.

When I am usually told you have to try something because it is the best I am usually disappointed that it dont live up to its hype, but with Christina's it totally surpassed the hype. They have a wide range of unique flavors to choose from, this a great place to try if you like variety. If you are a plain Vanilla or Chocolate person stick with your local Friendly's but if you like to try new flavors like I do you will love this place. I had the Carrotcake icecream two of my favorite things rolled into one. I absolutely loved it. Not good for my Weight Watcher points..but great for my tummy..:) and while your there stop by the improv those guys do a great job making you smile..
(4)
Shyamal P.

Probably the best ice cream you can find in the Inman Square area and maybe even Boston/Cambridge. For chocolate lovers out there I would definitely recommend their bitter sweet chocolate/dark chocolate. They don't always have these flavors but then you can always go for the plain old chocolate. I prefer mine with a dash of hot fudge. I hope you find your favorite flavor too :).
(4)
Amal D.

Christina's is a fabulous place for ice cream, but doesn't quite reach the sorbet intensity of the Laboratorio (in NYC) or the good-natured cheer of Kimball Farm. Still, it's the best place in Boston for ice cream...if you don't count Herrell's chocolate pudding. At my last visit it bested Toscanini's on nearly every flavor.
(5)
Rebecca H.

Gina's Mocha Explosion is my favorite thing about coming home to Boston/Cambridge. Ok fine, seeing my family is # 1, but going to Christina's is a close second. Best. Ice Cream. Ever.
(5)
Jess P.

the menu can be a bit overwhelming, so i'm holding an awards ceremony to help guide you if you are in the mood to stray from the mainstream flavors. ask for little free samples of the corn, avocado, and adzuki bean, but order the following for full throttle ice cream bliss. ************************* most delicious use of vegetables: carrot cake best flavor to evoke memories of grandma (assuming yours knew her way around a spice rack): ginger molasses best baking accident ever: burnt sugar best reason to forgo ice cream: tamarind sorbet honorable mentions: cinnamon banana, chocolate banana, ginger
(5)
Amy B.

Thank you thank you yelpers! I had Christina's on my list of places to try that are highly beloved on yelp and I had nothing to do so I finally made the epic journey from BU to Inman Square (train to Lechemere+ 67 bus). My expectations were pretty high so I was worried I would be disappointed. Upon arrival to the colorfully decorated exterior I opened the door and took my place in line- I was just able to squeeze inside. As I was waiting in line I felt slightly panicked wondering if I would be able to make a fast enough decision. I would have liked to sample a bunch of flavors but there were so many people behind me and few workers that I decided to be slightly less of a ___ than normal and a little bit more low maintenance. I went with Mexican Chocolate and Ginger Molasses. The Mexican Chocolate was subtle in spice (I have had ones with more chili at other ice cream stores) but still absolutely delectable. The ginger molasses ice cream was amazing! It was like eating gingerbread cookies in ice cream form. I agree with others that in terms of the actual ice cream it is great but not the best in existence- however the creative tounge titillating flavors and reasonable prices more make up for it. Even though it is out of the way I would definitely come back sometime. Coconut butterfinger and cinnamon are calling my name for next time!
(4)
Terry W.

What can I say that hasn't been said about this place already! It is best in class...If you haven't been there go already!
(5)
deeps s.

Ice cream really tasty...service AWFUL!!! I've been here 3 times and always have rude staff. I'd rather go for okay ice cream with great service than go back to the bitches at Christina's! If you have a food allergy and have to ask what's in the ice cream be prepared for nasty unfriendly response.
(1)
courtney d.

Christinas has by far and away the biggest selection of ice cream flavors I have ever seen. They are very distinctive (like lavender and mint) and are unmatched in quality compared to most places I have been. The seating is limited and there is usually a wait but it moves quickly. The biggest downfall is that it is really expensive, but hey I guess you get what you pay for.
(4)
Ariel A.

I love this place for it's kooky ice cream flavors, along with the normal ones. Really, I wish it was a little further from home!
(5)
Skip F.

I really want to like the ice cream here. I was turned on after reading about Christina's in the Jan and Michael Stern's, "Roadfood" Blog. The Oreo is great, although I cannot find anything else worth writing about, and I have worked myself through most of the regularly available flavors. Honestly, I prefer Toscanini's.
(2)
Dorothy C.

best ice cream in the boston metro area - no kidding. i can't stop ordering the mint choc-chip, but i WANT to try the carrot cake. when i was feeling adventurous, i had a "japanese" cone: one scoop of adzuki bean with one scoop of green tea... a little too intense and out-there for my tastes, but amusing. hubby loves the burnt sugar & peanut-butter-cup. we're sugar-o-philes. *GRIN*
(5)
amanda n.

Yep, it's good! Simple as that. Try the hard frozen yogurt, too!
(5)
Kayle S.

The quality of the ice cream makes up for the long lines. At least it moves quickly (as a consequence of the rude service and only allowing two samples). The variety is better than JP Licks, especially sorbets. My favorite is the Kulfi (cardamom!). Also, excellent location in the middle of Inman Square.
(5)
Marie T.

I try to come once a week since it's a commute for me, but it's so worth it! Carrot cake ice cream is the only flavor I've tried and I love it. I can't get past this flavor to try anything else, but I'm intrigued by the large selection of the flavors.
(5)
Pancake ..

We moved away and I miss this place! My favorite is the mint chocolate chip low fat (hard) frozen yogurt. Just about the most delicious ice cream I've ever had. Black Raspberry fantastic too. I wish I had branched out and tried more flavors while we were still in the area.
(5)
Sharon S.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream!!!! Christina's does it really well if you like that smooth, cool, delicious scoop of calories!!!! mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, I think I'll go get some now.
(5)
Captain H.

I was so excited to find a place in Boston selling green tea ice cream. Yum! They have tons of flavors available and all of them looked delicious. (All the ones I tried certainly were.) When we went there was a huge line but it moved really quickly.
(5)
John F.

The ice cream is amazing, if only for the sheer variety of flavors they offer. The rose-flavored ice cream was something else entirely. Of course, all these flavors would be worthless if they weren't delicious. Thankfully, the quality is top-notch. Very creamy and rich, not to mention delicious! If you like ice cream, don't miss Christina's.
(5)
Mike H.

We have friends who live overseas and when they visit the first thing they want is to go to Christina's
(5)
Heather B.

The banana ice cream... the best! Or was it bananas foster? Never mind, it was delicious! I am usually too full after eating at East Coast Grill to enjoy Christina's but when I can I do!
(5)
Mark E.

If you don't like this place you may or may not have a soul but I would doubt it. It doesn't get much more adorable than Christina's, where the ice cream is consistantly delicious, the lines sometimes sizeable but always fast-moving, and the atmosphere just right for Inman. It may not always be as innovative as Herrell's, iconic as JP Licks or Emack and Bolio's, and a good Gelato from one of the many area options is hard to beat. Still, nothing can compare to a the neighborhood-y feel of a great local ice cream parlor and Christina's is perhaps the best combination of the above you will get.
(5)
clare m.

no other attempt by ice cream makers will ever come close to christina's mexican chocolate flavor, that heavenly combination of cinnamon and chocolate that they have turned into an art.
(5)
cj m.

So good! The best mango ice cream in the East Coast. Love: Coconut Almond Chip; Coffee oreo, Oreo; Gina's Mocha Explosion, Malted vanilla, Mint Chip. Cherry Vanilla Not so much: Ginger Molasses, Burnt sugar
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N N.

Though I'm not one to venture too far out of the box with flavors, you certainly have the opportunity to do it here. And I mean WAAAAAAAY outside the box. Like, "do you remember hearing something about a box?" far outside the box. Me? I go for the coconut butterfinger. Whether you're inside the box or out, best ice cream around.
(5)
Denise K.

Fab ice cream, top notch quality and ingredients. The store can get pretty crowded but they move it along quickly. I really enjoyed the kulfi (an Indian pistachio ice cream) and just tried the burnt sugar today - really yum!
(5)
Jonathan R.

Best ice cream in Boston, and, to my knowledge, the worlds only spicecream shop.
(5)
Anonymous P.

I like it but I think Toscanini's is better. The best thing about the Christina's is how many flavors there are to try.
(4)
Katy T.

Huge, HUGE variety of amazing ice cream. It's so good!
(5)
Tanya A.

Oh wow, do I love this place. What can I say, the ice cream is incredible. You haven't tasted mint ice cream until you've tried theirs. And their Mexican Hot Chocolate is amazing. And Carrot Cake ice cream? It's like the last bite of cream cheese frosting on your plate that still has little bits of carrot and cake crumbs stuck in it... only frozen. The only thing that could make this place better is if they'd do the Italian Gelato thing and let you have more than one flavor in your single "scoop" of ice cream... that way I wouldn't always be ordering giant servings with multiple scoops!
(5)
Michelle D.

Take a vacation from summer in the city at Christina's. Sure, they have your requisite vanilla, chocolate and strawberry but if you're looking for something more off the beaten path you could try the cinnamon ice cream or the sex on the beach sorbet. Don't let the long lines deter you, it's worth the wait. Another hip place in Inman Square.
(4)
J L.

Christina's has the most interesting flavors of ice cream I've seen around and has a great little spice shop that my boyfriend and I hit up after getting a cone. My favorites are Mandarin Orange Chocolate (YUM), Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip, and Malted Vanilla...but my ultimate favorite is the Pumpkin flavor I had last Fall. Ohmahgawd.
(4)
Tien L.

I guess it's not very fair because I am not really a desert person.....I thought the ice cream was good...but it wasnt great that I must go back all the time. I had the green tea ice cream and personally I prefer the ones in japanese restaurants. they dont have tons and tons of options though :-)
(3)
Molly's R.

Roaches running across the floor and staff of questionable hygiene..and rude on top of that makes me think Christines should be called PISS-STINES. I don't spend my money in nasty, stinky places with attitudes to match.
(1)
shannon m.

Wow, I went to Christina's with my boyfriend and I had a two-scoop waffle cone with Carrot Cake and Mexican Chocolate ice creams. Very spicy and flavorful -- truly a homemade taste. Happy to spend a little more on fresh handmade food.
(4)
joan l.

coffee oreo.enough said.
(5)
J R.

have been going here for a long time love the sundaes, have not checked out the spice shop yet
(4)
Sarah C.

Alright alright... I KNOW I am like the one millionth reviewer to rave about this place... but Christina's always puts a huge smile on my face. I always seem end up here after eating at the East Coast Grill...and I always make sure to have room in my tummy for Christina's if I am anywhere near Inman ;) or whenever I need (not just want but NEED!) delicious, high quality, FRESH, homemade ice cream (or sorbet...but the ice cream is almost impossible to resist). You can sample any of the flavors you like... which is totally key considering they offer so many exotic and innovative flavors! (I am DYING to try this rose ice cream John F. spoke of!) There isn't much seating, maybe five large booths...this can be a pain when they are busy during cold nights...but I don't mind eating inside standing up because it's that good... and the small one scoop size portions are seriously the perfect size to satisfy my intense cravings for khulfi, adzuki bean, ginger molasses, carrot cake, blood peach, saffron, burnt sugar, cookies and creeeeeam (oh boy), or just good old vanilla ice cream... Man is this place good for the soul.
(5)
Kiki B.

it's really good ice cream, but i actually find herrell's a lot creamier and the inventive flavors more enjoyable to actually eat. the molasses ginger sounds better than it actually is; mocha explosion and coffee oreo, for example, are both as good as they sound. $4 for a yummy frappe; open till 11:30 on weekends - yay!
(4)
stephen f.

Hands Down the best ice cream in Boston!
(5)
Daphne M.

My boyfriend used to live in Inman Square, and my biggest heartbreak about his move is that I no longer have an excuse to go to Christina's almost every day. It took me a long, long time to accept that yes, this ice cream is better than Herrell's (but only because the Cambridge Herrell's location has nothing on the Northampton one). The flavors are amazing and every one tastes exactly like you'd want it to. Their servings are incredibly huge, which shouldn't be a good thing to me but honestly, it just damn well is. I dream about the milk and white chocolate flavors, and the mango ice cream is just perfect when you want that touch of creaminess from ice cream (rather than sorbet), but don't want something super rich like chocolate. And let's not forget their adventurousness with flavors! The fresh roses tastes exactly like it sounds, as does the sweet corn, and they have all sorts of exciting tastes like Thai tea and kulfi. I usually find the spiced flavors (like the aforementioned) a little too pungent and strong, but that's their thing, and if you like these spices. you'll love it. Yes indeed, Christina's is amazing.
(5)
nancy l.

I'm allergic to dairy, so I love that they have exotic sorbet options, like guava. They also have a cute, friendly Nepalese scooper there! His friendly peaceful smile makes my day when I go there.
(5)
Anna S.

Their icecream is to die for! They have an enormous ever growing list of ice creams to choose from. Try sex on the beach or stick to the classic mint. Superb.
(5)
L S.

Yummy and homemade ice cream! They have special flavors from week to week. Wide variety of flavors and I think they have frozen yogurt too. What more can I say they have delicious ice cream!
(4)
Christina Y.

This place has the best homemade ice cream. The hardest part was trying to narrow down the choices! There are so many options, with specials every week. Worth getting some in this hot weather, but if you're driving, parking may be scarce.
(5)
Juliette V.

Best Ice Cream in Cambridge. There are often long lines in the summer but the staff do a great job of ushering the customers through. I have enjoyed the variety of flavors and the freshness of the ingredients.
(4)
Ian M.

Amazing Ice Cream with flavors that actually taste like the flavors they say they are. A definite stop!
(5)
Chantal G.

Very cute place with excellent ice cream!
(4)
Juliet A.

OOOOOOOH SO DELISH. Is it expensive? Yup. Is there always a line? Yessir. Is it worth it? YES. Get out of the line for JP Lick's and come over here. Yeah, a small will set you back $5, but this homemade goodness can't be found many other places. I don't know the last time I ever saw such flavors as Elder berry or Rose or Mexican chocolate ice cream advertised. (And yeah, you might wonder why you'd want to eat "rose" ice cream...but don't knock it 'til you try it. Its amazing). The texture, creaminess, taste are all fantastic. Go out and support a local business and enjoy some of the tastiest ice cream in town.
(4)
Lily L.

A little expensive but well worth it. Came in here after exploring Christina's spice shop next door (and purchasing a bunch of teas). Here we each had the following: Kulfi - cardamom/pistachio flavored ice cream. Tastes a little like fruit loops. Amazing flavor! Green tea - super macha-ey and vivid tea profile Apple Cider sorbet - so flavorful without it being overpoweringly sweet. How did they do this? Tasted just like sipping hot apple cider out of a thermos..except scooping it into your mouth, and cold (ok that comparison didn't work). LOVE LOVE LOVE. WIsh there were one of these in NYC.
(4)
David C.

I'm going to say it plain and simple: Christina's is hands down the best ice cream in the Boston area. When I lived in Inman Sq for a summer, I would go there almost every Saturday night and get a giant ice cream sundae for dinner (after gorging myself at one of the Indian buffets in the neighborhood that day for lunch--how do I not weigh 300 pounds??). Generous portions + unbeatable flavor combinations = epic win. Go for the carrot cake, coconut Butterfinger, or burnt sugar ice cream and I guarantee you won't leave disappointed. Christina's is also a great place to try some interesting and/or exotic flavored ice creams (sweet corn anyone?), but I would recommend sampling them before going whole hog. It's just a shame the people behind the counter are so grumpy. Still, five stars!
(5)
Steph F.

I love a good homemade ice cream joint. So glad a friend steered me here. I tried the coffee and coconut flavors. Both were rich and delicious and tasted like the foods they were supposed to taste like (as opposed to flavorings and chemicals). Christina's has an impressive long list of traditional and unique ice cream flavors and a charming Inman Square location. I'll be back!
(5)
Michael T.

When you want to get a good feel for a place, you order something basic. In this case, plain and simple chocolate ice cream. If they can get this right, they can get anything right. And as it turned out, they absolutely nailed it. Plus, perks for making me enjoy ice cream in November.
(5)
Thomas Z.

Excellent ice cream, it's open late and it's open year round. Can't really beat that. However, I don't think I've ever really had a pleasant experience with the staff there. It always seems like the biggest burden when ordering. Though, that could be because I tend to go later in the evenings. It could just be them being tired of dealing with people all day (can't blame them if that's the case). ::Revision:: Went back in there a few other times at reasonable hours and the staff was really great. Absolutely recommend.
(5)
Christopher M.

Boston, we have a problem. For 15 years I have been a JP licks disciple forsaking all others and preaching their gospel. Then, just the other day, I committed a mortal sin. While walking down the street lamenting the fall of Newbury JP licks I wandered into Christina's to get my fix. Ladies and gentlemen, it was creamy. It was sweet. It was packed tighter than any JP Licks waffle cone I've ever encountered, and the best part. . . it's was only $3.55. 3.55 Brothers and sisters! HALLELUJAH! I can't even walk into a JP's for $3.55. PRAISE HIM! PRAIS THE CREAMY ICE CREAM GOD THAT THIS ESTABLISHMENT EXISTS! And so close to my place, too!
(5)
Sarah C.

Christina's is hands down the most creative ice cream in the Boston metro area. JP Licks will always be my favorite go-to place, but comparing the two is like apples and oranges. Khulfi. Coconut butterfinger. Sweet corn with chunks of real corn (omfg my favorite thing everrrrr). Avocado (for those that want to go there...) You won't get the friendliest service, and they only take cash, but if you're in the area don't leave without going there. And, if they're still open, stop by their spice store too - you can easily spend 15 minutes just browsing.
(5)
Rachel J.

I give 4 stars only because I've had a couple misses with flavors. For instance the malted vanilla is a bit too mild and flavorless. But the wins are big wins. Today I had a cone of fresh mint which has now made the usual "fake green" mint chocolate chip look cloyingly sweet in comparison. Christina's will blow your mind if you get the right flavor - and most of them are!
(4)
Johnny D.

The rating: Five stars for being my go to place for ice cream for the last five years. One of the happiest discoveries I have ever made is Christina's Ice Cream. Why I chose to eat here: At this point I don't even remember, but I do know that it quickly became my go to spot to take visiting friends and first dates for an awesome ice cream treat. The food: I have tried quite a few flavors and of course I have favorites and lesser favorites but there have been no flavors I would not eat again, so you can pretty much throw a dart a the list of flavors and you will enjoy the results but I'll rundown a few of my personal favorites for you. First and foremost, peanut butter chip. You could probably call it peanut butter chip perfection because that's exactly what it is. Smooth peanut butter flavored ice cream with chocolate chips running throughout. This is the first flavor I recommend to all newbies and everyone of them has been pleased by the choice. It really is that good. Another winner is the burnt sugar ice cream. Unfortunately I can't really place the flavor or give it a description that does it justice, it's not quite a caramel, it's almost like the top of a creme brÃ»lÃ©e but without the crunch. Regardless, it is extremely delicious. If you want something a little bit more fruity, the mango ice cream cannot be beat on a hot summers day. It tastes exactly like a perfectly ripe mango (surprise!)...so refreshing. I can't speak to any sundae toppings because to me this isn't the type of ice cream you try to hide with hot fudge and caramel. I want the taste of the ice cream to come shining through on it's own. The service: Sometimes the service can be a bit brusque but it is generally only when the line is out the door. During slower times they are much more friendly and don't mind letting you try a couple flavors before deciding. There are only a few tables and zero outdoor seating so you may just end up standing around outside eating your ice cream. Not a big deal. The few tables that are available tend to be a bit sticky more often than not, and could use more frequent wipe downs. These flaws don't really effect my review score because the ice cream is so good and let's be honest eating an ice cream cone isn't quite like eating a full meal at a dirty table. The final rundown: Simply the best ice cream around, that's all there is to say. Some places come close but I have yet to find an ice cream shop that tops Christina's.
(5)

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Address : 1255 Cambridge St
Cambridge, MA, 02139
Phone (617) 492-7021
Website https://christinasicecream.com/
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Opening Hours

Mon :11:30 am - 10

Specialities

Accepts Credit Cards : No
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Wi-Fi : No

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