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Lazy Bear Creamery

Dorchester, MA • ★ 4.9 (278 Google reviews)

Inside Lazy Bear Creamery
Lazy Bear Creamery photo from Google
Lazy Bear Creamery photo from Google

The Story

The cheerful glow of Lazy Bear Creamery's retro parlor instantly makes you feel right at home, a sweet escape from the everyday bustle. You can almost taste the good old days as you settle in amidst the charming decor, ready for a treat. Every scoop and swirl of their delightful ice cream is like a hug in a cone, promising pure joy on a warm afternoon.

From the Counter

Recent Google reviews

  • Dyson Daniels

    ★ 5 • 2 weeks ago

    utterly delicious. so many different rotating flavors, huge portions, and great staff. they let you mix flavors per scoop! all homemade! As an old'timer bostonian, i especially loved the references to boston, like muddy river etc. i've been a few times and have tried a variety of flavors, but i do enjoy the way they handle their fruit flavors! not too overpowering -- ex. they have one with banana where the banana isn't harsh at all, it's actually very soft and flavorful. If you're in the area, definitely stop by!

  • Wsp

    ★ 4 • a month ago

    Very small shop, with some interesting swing seats indoors and a few patio seats outdoors. I hope the owner finds a larger shop as there are only about 20 or so flavours available. The ice cream flavours that I tried were all quite nice which is why I wish there were more available! I ordered a small with 3 different flavours for $5.95 which I thought was pretty competitively-priced. I had zesty lemon (my favourite of the 3), coffee (more bitter than others but I liked it a lot as not too sweet), and maple grapenut (wish it was just plain maple as the grapenuts made it a bit too sweet for me). The staff was knowledgeable and friendly with my questions. One small thing I appreciated was that there is an option for 15% tip when paying, (not many places do this base any more). I don't think there is any restroom so plan accordingly. I will try to be back whenever I'm in the area and craving some ice cream!

  • Jennifer Lavelle

    ★ 5 • 9 months ago

    Absolutely love this place! The owner is fantastic, always so friendly and welcoming and the employees are all genuinely kind and helpful. The ice cream is amazing every single time, and the hours are great, which makes it so convenient. The music they play is very good, and the place is always spotless. It’s truly an awesome spot to have right in the neighborhood. Highly recommend!

  • Rena Hall

    ★ 5 • 2 months ago

    I absolutely adore the ambience, service, and ice cream of this place. All of the ice cream is not only delicious but full of their unique flavors. This is my favorite ice cream place in the whole world, and trust me I’ve been around the world enough to know. In fact, I stopped eating all other ice creams after trying this amazing creamery (I’m joking, but seriously it is the best ice cream cuisine).