This little ice-cream shop, part of a larger chain, has been perfecting its recipes since the 70s. Homemade concoctions ranging from peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-cookie-dough to Grasshopper Pie and Chocolate Addiction are the unique and fabulously delicious result (1 scoop $3.10, 2 scoops $4.05, 3 scoops $4.50). Low-fat options are just as decadent, with hard yogurt flavors like Milky Way or Malted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. Find Boston Globe's Best Smoothies here as well, including the Rejuvenator, Passion, and Liquid Yoga (soy milk, banana, chai and nonfat vanilla yogurt; $5.75). An extensive juice bar promises healthy add-ins, while cones coated with marshmallows and rice krispies and hot fudge maximize your ratio of sweetness to surface area. Rated the Best Smoothie in town, certainly worth a try if you like smoothies! This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

A new coffeeshop coming to Washington Square replete with a variety of coffee drinks and pastries.

Established in 1938, Athan's has become a Washington Sq. stalwart. Athan's bakery is a copy of the Athan's bakery in Kalamata, Greece. Serving up European cakes, biscuits, and desserts, Athan's now draws its clientele from the entire Greater Boston area. While a couple of small tables provide seating for about 6-8 people inside the store, the bulk of customers come in for take-out orders of Greek, French, German, and Italian cakes and baklava. Cake portions (beautifully decorated and great for special guests) are usually $4: the Amendoa (vanilla genoise and bavarois with almonds) stands out as being especially delectable and rich, yet light. Athan's also stocks great gelato in a wide variety of flavors ($2-4 for scoops, $7 for quarts). With 48 hours notice, the bakery will also provide custom cakes for birthdays ($25-90).