J.P. Licks Homemade Ice Cream Cafe
Food and Beverage ServicesMassachusetts, United States51-200 Employees
J.P. Licks is a regional cafe and ice cream operator based in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, founded in 1981. The group runs 17 stores around Boston and its environs, offering a rotating roster of seasonal ice cream flavors alongside a broad selection of dairy desserts, including hard and soft yogurts and vegan options. Its cafes also function as coffee destinations, with a full espresso bar and in-house roasted beans since 1999, plus a breakfast menu featuring items like oatmeal and egg-and-cheese sandwiches. The company serves local customers seeking casual, neighborhood-friendly indulgence and convenient party desserts, offering hand-packed ice cream cakes in sizes from six to one hundred servings. In 2025 it pursued regional partnerships and flavor collaborations, including initiatives with the Skating Club of Boston and the ISU World Figure Skating Championships to introduce exclusive flavors.