Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Cambridge: 10:39 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (617) 256-2726 to confirm.
Location & directions
1 Brattle SquareCambridge, MA 02138
About Chip City
Looking for an ice cream shop in Cambridge? Chip City is at 1 Brattle Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts. It's part of our guide to 317 restaurants, cafes and bars in Cambridge.
Chip City is open daily, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Phone: (617) 256-2726.
Quick facts
- Category
- Ice Cream Shop
- Address
- 1 Brattle Square, Cambridge, MA 02138
- Phone
- (617) 256-2726
- Hours
- Open daily, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 8 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for ice cream shops and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Chip City’s weekday schedule with 8 other ice cream shops in Cambridge. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, earlier than 88% of them (the typical opening time is 12:00 PM) and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 77 hours a week, 5 hours more than the local median of 72. 100% of ice cream shops in Cambridge open on Sundays, and Chip City is one of them.
Compared with 8 other ice cream shops in Cambridge that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for ice cream shops in Massachusetts
Based on 7 menus with 126 priced items from ice cream shops in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $7.50, and half of all items are priced between $4.50 and $11.25.
We don’t have Chip City’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what ice cream shops in Massachusetts typically charge.
Calculated from 7 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
What ice cream shops usually offer
Across 372 ice cream shops in our guide with detailed profiles:
- 91% offer delivery
- 46% have dine-in seating
- 78% have a wheelchair-accessible entrance
- 83% are described as good for kids
- 75% accept mobile payments
Ask Chip City directly at (617) 256-2726 to confirm which of these it offers.
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Chip City there are 60 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 141 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (25), Bakeries & Desserts (24), Japanese & Sushi (10), and Pizza (9).
Competition is healthy: 6 other ice cream shops are within a mile and 33 within three miles. The closest is Ben & Jerry's, < 0.1 mi away.
58 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- AmericanHarvest Cambridge< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiWaku Waku Ramen< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeBluestone Lane< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsGrendel's Den< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodShake Shack< 0.1 mi
What to expect at an ice cream shop
This group brings together bakeries, donut shops, ice cream parlors, frozen yogurt shops, dessert cafes, candy stores and specialty sweet shops. Bakeries usually open early and sell their best items before noon, while ice cream and dessert shops are busiest in the evening and on warm weekends.
What to order
- Croissants or morning pastries – freshest early in the day
- Donuts – classic glazed is the benchmark
- Cookies and cupcakes – easy to share or take home
- Pan dulce or Asian buns – bakery specialties from other traditions
Good to know
- Arrive early for the full selection; popular items sell out.
- Order celebration cakes several days ahead.
- Many bakeries discount day-old bread and pastries in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Chip City's opening hours?
Open daily, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is Chip City open on Sunday?
Yes, Chip City is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Chip City located?
Chip City is located at 1 Brattle Square, Cambridge, MA 02138.
What is the phone number of Chip City?
You can call Chip City at (617) 256-2726.
Is Chip City open late?
Yes – Chip City is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Chip City?
There are 141 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Chip City. Nearby options include Harvest Cambridge (< 0.1 mi), Waku Waku Ramen (< 0.1 mi), and Bluestone Lane (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other ice cream shops near Chip City?
6 other ice cream shops within a mile. The closest is Ben & Jerry's, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do ice cream shops in Massachusetts cost?
Based on 7 menus with 126 priced items from ice cream shops in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $7.50, and half of all items are priced between $4.50 and $11.25.
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