When the summer sun is shining bright, there’s nothing quite like indulging in a refreshing ice-cold treat to beat the heat. In East Boston, you’ll find a delightful array of frozen dessert spots that cater to every palate and preference. From exotic flavors to unique combinations, here are the best places to savor ice cream and icy delights in this vibrant neighborhood.
Frio Rico
Frio Rico is a Peruvian specialty store and ice cream stop serving up tasty tropical flavors. Known for their delicious minutas, which we can best describe as a kind of Peruvian snow cone. Minutas are offered in a variety of flavors, including lucuma, coconut, pina colada and mango, and topped with condensed milk, among other delicious toppings. Frio Rico’s baked goods are equally noteworthy, like their alfajores, which are freshly made cookies sandwiched between rich dulce de leche filling.
Helados Juli’s Frozen Dessert
Helados Juli’s offers a variety of sweet treats that blend shaved ice, ice cream, and natural fruit juices. Their menu features authentic flavors and treats that are typically eaten in Peru, including the popular Mangonada. The Eastie-famous frozen dessert comes with Valentina sauce, Chamoy sauce, chili Tajin seasoning, pureed mango, and blended ice, and topped with freshly shredded mango and a spicy tamarind stick for the perfect blend of sweet, sour, spicy and icy.
Tutti Frutti
A Peruvian-inspired dessert haven, Tutti Fruitt brings the magic of shaved ice to East Boston. Their signature treat, “Minutas,” is a delightful blend of finely shaved ice with an array of enticing toppings.
Slush King
An East Boston institution since 1969, Slush King crafts frozen treats that have stood the test of time. With decades of experience, they have perfected their recipes, which include traditional favorites like Lemon and Blue Raspberry, as well as their more exotic flavors like Watermelon Mojito or a tangy Mango Tango. As if their slushes weren’t delightful enough, Slush King also serves up ice cream sandwiches, where you can choose your favorite slush flavor and pair it with creamy ice cream and soft, homemade cookies.
The Blue Caboose
Excitement is building around the soon-to-open Blue Caboose Ice Cream and Coffee. Housed within a historic railroad car near the East Boston waterfront, this charming ice cream stand promises to be a sweet destination for all. While an official opening date is yet to be announced, anticipation is running high as their Instagram page hints at a delectable journey “approaching soon.” Keep an eye out for this unique addition to East Boston’s ice cream scene!
Maeve Walsh is a publicist, author and East Boston resident-turned-fanatic. Her favorite things include French wine, fluffy dogs, and chicken cutlets from Marios.
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