Taste the Art of Flavor at MASS MoCA

Step into Lickety Split, where creativity meets cuisine. From super-premium ice cream to hearty house-made sandwiches, salads, and burritos, every bite is handcrafted with local ingredients and a dash of love. Make your museum visit extra sweet!

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Welcome to Lickety Split

Where Ice Cream Dreams and Museum Adventures Meet!

Step inside, and you’ll instantly feel it: the hum of creativity, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, and the sweet promise of something truly special. Nestled in the heart of MASS MoCA, the country’s largest contemporary art museum, Lickety Split has been serving up joy, flavor, and family-owned charm for 26 delicious years.

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Our Mission? It’s Simple:

To deliver joy, flavor, and a dash of creativity with every bite, using local ingredients, served quickly, and enjoyed in a space that feels as lively and unique as the museum itself.

Sweet Moments, Happy Customers

  • Lauren W.

    Perfect Spot for Families

Perfect Spot for Families
We always stop by when visiting MASS MoCA. The kids love the ice cream, and we love the fresh salads and sandwiches. Fast service and friendly staff make it a stress-free experience.

   
  • Michael P.

    Ice Cream Dreams Come True

Ice Cream Dreams Come True
Hands down, the best ice cream in the area. Rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Plus, the café’s industrial-chic vibe makes it a fun stop during our museum visit.

   
  • Samantha K

    Quick, Delicious, Local!

Quick, Delicious, Local!
I love that everything is made fresh and uses local ingredients. The burritos and soups are my favorite; perfect for a fast but satisfying meal.

   
  • Jake T.

    Family-Owned Magic

Family-Owned Magic
Lickety Split feels like stepping into a cozy café run by friends and family. The sandwiches are hearty, the coffee is amazing, and the staff is always friendly. Highly recommend for a museum day lunch!

   
  • Emma R.

    A Hidden Gem in MASS MoCA!

A Hidden Gem in MASS MoCA!
I came for the museum, but I stayed for the ice cream. The flavors are incredible, and everything is made with care. Perfect spot for a quick lunch or a sweet treat!

   
  • Callisto S

    Natick, Massachusetts542 contributions

Great for a snack, lunch, and ice cream!
Oct 2019
For our day-long visit at Mass MoCA, we stopped in three times – mid-morning snack, lunch, and afternoon ice cream. All food was terrific! Their chocolate chip cookies are wonderful (is there peanut butter inside?), and for lunch we each enjoyed a cup of soup of the day and a generous half sandwich. An unusually warm October day gave us the urge for a mid-afternoon ice cream break. We split a serving of their MoCA Heath – really fantastic. What a wonderful asset for the museum!

   
  • KB0st0n

    Boston, Massachusetts22 contributions

Breakfast bowl & more
Oct 2019
Breakfast bowl with scrambled eggs, cheese, spanish rice, avocado and bacon for $5.00… nicely deconstructed and brought to your table. How can you beat such budget deliciousness?
Thanks to LS for having GammelGarden yogurts, possibly the best Skyr in this world…
Sandwiches are great, too – Recommend the turkey with brie and avocado, the turkey is real!!

   
  • Mike_OCP

    Wayland, Massachusetts, United States339 contributions

Excellent wrap
Mar 2021
grabbed lunch on why out of museum. for a museum lobby restaurant food was excellent. Especially Thai chicken wrap.

   
  • Betsy-Dana H

    Andover, Massachusetts50 contributions

Super lunch
Jul 2025 • Couples
Outstanding lunch after visiting MassMOCA. I had roasted corn quiche; the corn was right off the cob. It was accompanied by bread that tasted right out of the oven. Husband has kid’s hot dog which he was craving. Again, outstanding Staff was courteous and efficient despite a line of customers. Highly recommend.

   
  • Steve P

    East Dennis, Massachusetts63 contributions

Perfect Lunch for MassMoCA Visit
Nov 2021
We timed our arrival to have lunch before our museum visit. The food was excellent and plentiful. We stopped afterwards for a snack before heading out. It’s not elegant, but it’s definitely worth a visit.

   
  • Rod H

    Plantation, Florida124 contributions

Great cafe food and best ice cream in the Berkshires.
Sep 2021 • Solo
One of the best museum cafes we have ever eaten at. Great soups, quiches, and breakfasts. And on top of it all — outstanding homemade ice creams. The purple cow and ginger ice creams were superb and the best we found in the Berkshires, where homemade ice creameries are everywhere. They even had an ice cream outlet in downtown Williamstown where we had the good fortune to indulge again. Do not pass this by when visiting Mass MOCA.

   
  • Mel

    4 contributions

Fits the bill for a quick bite
Apr 2021
The title says it all- oops a few more words- employees are super helpful and gracious. They have all you need for a quick bite.

   

Ready for Something Delicious?

Whether you’re craving a quick espresso, a fresh salad, or a scoop of our signature ice cream, Lickety Split has you covered. Order online for pickup, stop by during your MASS MoCA visit, or let us cater your next event in house!. Delicious moments are just a click away!

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