Tipping Cow Ice Cream
Location: Somerville, Massachusetts
“This is the only place I can take my 2 kids for ice cream. Not only do they have many varieties of safe ice cream for them to choose from, it is the best tasting ice cream you’ll have! The owners and staff are the nicest people, friendly and helpful. It’s our favorite place!”
@staceyg48, who manages peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, soy, wheat, and vegetable allergies
Emack & Bolio’s Ice Cream
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
“I didn’t know anything about their allergen protocols when I went, but I ended up having a really great experience. Their website has all of the flavors with ingredients and major allergens listed under each flavor. When I went inside, I asked the employee what the procedures were, and she said that if she opened a new bin and cleaned a scoop, then it would be safe from cross-contamination. She said not all the employees know to do this, so you should definitely always ask and clarify with whoever is working. She also went back to see what bins she had that were unopened and did not contain gluten, and I double checked the ingredients online. Then I watched her clean the scoop and wash her hands thoroughly before scooping my ice cream. I was so grateful for her kindness and patience!”
@celiactivist, who manages celiac and a grain allergy
FoMu
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
“I am obsessed with FoMu! All of their ice cream is dairy-free and is made with coconut milk. They label ice creams that contain certain allergens, and if you tell them you have an allergy they will get a fresh scoop and use a new bin. They also have gluten-free cones and gluten-free chocolate chip cookies—I highly recommend the cookies, they’re incredible! My favorite flavors are the cold brew and the chocolate.”
@celiactivist, who manages celiac and a grain allergy
Ben & Jerry’s
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
“Omg the best experience! We went in there and told the cashier my allergies. The cashier said that we should not take chances with the cones, and told us that he is going to take care of us. He went to the bathroom and washed his hands for at least five minutes, then came back and washed a package opener. Then he went to the very back and grabbed a whole new carton of ice cream! He washed a scoop, and then scooped the ice cream in a bowl! Yummy! We saw an allergy sign that said ‘Have allergies? Don’t be afraid to ask!’ It was amazing!”
@aliwillsaveyou, who manages tree nut and coconut allergies
Toscanini’s Ice Cream
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
“The staff were accustomed to using a clean scooper from a fresh bin, and the top 8 (or possibly 9) allergens were identified on the menu.
We were there on a Sunday afternoon, and it was not possible to review a full ingredient list (for allergens outside the top 9). We were told that the people who make the ice cream would have to provide that information, and they were not present then. It felt reasonable to select a standard flavor (a chocolate, as opposed to one with unusual flavors/ingredients) to avoid sunflower and mustard seed.
And the ice cream was delicious.”
@rebeccai, who manages peanut, tree nut, egg, sesame, mustard, and sunflower allergies
J.P. Licks
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
“The staff had a binder available for us to review, listing all ingredients for all flavors. They used a clean scoop and scooped from a fresh bin.
Also, the guy who rang us up grabbed my son a spoon straight from the box of spoons to avoid possible cross contact from customers grabbing spoons from the same bucket—so thoughtful!”
@rebeccai, who manages peanut, tree nut, egg, sesame, mustard, and sunflower allergies
