Ron's Gourmet Ice Cream and Twentieth Century Bowling Alley
📍 Hyde Park, MA
Ron's pairs 10-lane candlepin bowling with housemade gourmet ice cream at a Hyde Park, MA landmark open since 1976. Walk-ins welcome; lane reservations available. Boston Legacy Business Award 2023.
Best ice cream I ever had! Super creamy and rich flavor. We got ginger, coquito and kahlua. They were all amazing.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
A strong pick for families with kids of any age. Candlepin bowling uses smaller balls than tenpin, making it easier for young children to handle. Ice cream after a few frames is essentially mandatory — the housemade flavors have won awards for years.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Diana Garcia
“Best ice cream I ever had! Super creamy and rich flavor. We got ginger, coquito and kahlua. They were all amazing.”
XY
“Excellent place for bowling parties, the best ice cream and very good pizza !”
Kathleen Scannell
“Delicious ice cream and super friendly service”
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Overview
Ron's Gourmet Ice Cream and Twentieth Century Bowling Alley has anchored the Hyde Park neighborhood for nearly five decades. The 10-lane candlepin alley now features automatic scoring, and all lanes are open to walk-ins — no reservation required. The ice cream is made fresh on-site daily with rotating flavors like Ginger, Coquito, Caramel Fudge Brownie, and dairy-free sorbets. Pizza rounds out the menu. The venue earned the Boston Legacy Business Award in 2023 and multiple ice cream accolades.
