Lizzy’s Ice Cream

Lizzy’s Ice Cream in Harvard Square is one of two shops from Lizzy’s Homemade Ice Cream, a local maker of homemade ice cream. The business was started by Nick Pappas, who left a corporate career as a manager at Digital to chase his dream of making ice cream. His flavors lean inventive, with more than 50 options such as Charles River Crunch and Mocha Chocolate Lace, and he insists on using only the finest ingredients.

Beyond scoops and sundaes, the shop serves no-sugar-added ice creams, frozen yogurts, vegan flavors and sorbets. Lizzy’s caters Sundae Parties, from full-service sundae bars with servers for weddings, birthdays, bar and bat mitzvahs and corporate events to boxed flavor and topping packages delivered with serving supplies. Ready-made ice cream cakes are stocked at the stores for last-minute celebrations, and the Sundae Party menu can be browsed to pick the right option for an event.

What to Know

• The other shop is in Waltham, where custom cakes are made to order.
• A private function room is available for parties at the Waltham store.
• Lizzy’s was founded in 1995.
• The Harvard Square shop is a member of the Harvard Square Business Association.