34 Best Ice Cream Shops near Bristol

“Jules Ice cream is the absolute BEST in Bristol! We live in Michigan, and visit often. The staff are simply wonderful. If they are ever having an overwhelming or bad day, you would NEVER know. They always greet you with a welcome, hello & smile. Oh, the waffle cones are scrumptious and the selection of ice cream is fabulous!“

“Can be hit or miss. The donuts and pastries are always excellent. The coffee is not always my favorite depending, but I do enjoy a well-made crazy mocha hazelnut. I would encourage the staff to start writing down orders, as mine has been wrong more often than not recently. Still, very friendly staff and a good local business.“

“delicious. ice cream and yogurt“

“Cereal milk has been my jam since I was a little kid. Cereal milk ice cream….a brilliant dose of tasty deliciousness. The service is excellent! This will definitely be on my must do list when I return for campus visits. Keep up the good work! Don’t change a thing.“

“I LOVE IT! MY DAUGHTER BROUGHT ME TO THIS BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE TO BE IN A CORN MAZE, ATE ICE CREAM AND PICK UP A PUNKIN IN THE FARM!!! MY GRADSON AND MY BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER HAD SO MUCH FUN AND BEAUTIFUL ANIMALS 😂 WE FED THEM!, COME DOWN AND VISIT !!!! PLEASE !“

“We are addicted! Love my rice bowls“

“Somerset Creamery is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk up to the window, you’re hit with the sweet aroma of freshly made waffle cones and the buzz of happy customers who know they’ve found something special. The ice cream is rich, creamy, and full of flavor—clearly made with care and high-quality ingredients.

Whether you go for a classic like chocolate chip or try one of their unique seasonal flavors, every scoop is a treat. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the staff is always friendly and patient, even on busy summer nights. The homemade waffle cones are a must-try—warm, crispy, and the perfect companion to any flavor.

Somerset Creamery is more than just a place to grab ice cream; it’s a local tradition and a highlight of any summer day. If you’re anywhere near the area, do yourself a favor and stop by. You won’t be disappointed!“

“Been coming to this ice cream shop since I was a little girl ...when i moved out of state I made sure to come back every time I visit.. this time I got to bring my kids !! This place hasn't changed their ice cream is absolutely amazing !!! And the employees truly look happy to get your ice cream!! Its become a family tradition to come here“

“Can’t wait to go back Again 😋😋“

“the ice cream is great, cake batter is my favorite. the ONLY reason I wouldn't recommend this place is the del's. I know it's a creamery but they serve del's so it should be good. right? 4 out of 5 times i've gotten watermelon del's there it just tastes like ice. so disappointing. I keep going back because I want to give them another chance. been going there for years. I just wish they would tell us they're out if they're having issues with the machine or something. maybe it's the employees just not making it right. and then it's a pain to complain and get something else or a refund because then you have to stand in line again. 😔“

“Took my toddler here Monday and my only regret with coming here is that we’ve lived in North Smithfield for several years and this was our first time coming! My son (almost 3) loved seeing the cows and trucks that were set up there. We went inside to get a snack and he started having a mini meltdown because he wanted to go back outside. An employee (wish I got her name) came from behind the register and gave him a couple stickers and told me I was doing a great job, which really means a lot when you feel like you’re doing something wrong as a mom. I appreciate that woman more than she realized! 💕 I ordered a cream puff and 2 chocolate chip cookies. When the employee from behind the counter handed me my box she let me know she gave us an extra cookie! The employees really were amazing. My son loved his cookie, and I’ve been dreaming of that cream puff ever since 🤤 we can’t wait to come back and try the ice cream! Great snacks and even greater employees! Thank you for a great day!“

“Went here for lunch this afternoon with my coworker. We both got pesto grilled cheeses and he got the kale with linguica soup and I got the tomato basil. We both were extremely pleased with our meals. Everything was delicious. 10/10 would return. Next time I’ll be sure to also try some ice cream.“

“Great old school family owned ice cream shop! The one in Pawtucket village is really cute and right next to the river, such an awesome spot to hang out in the summer. They also sell Dels which was really nice when I was there for the Gaspee parade!“

“Amazing ice cream selection, so much to choose from. Our favorite is the Ambrosia Sundae with pineapple, coconut and marshmallow. If you are in the Swansea area it’s someplace you should check out.“

“Mr. Peeper's ice cream is my favorite stop on a hot day. My personal favorite is the coffee oreo. Good stuff. Bought it for my college professor one time and he absolutely loved it. Gave me an A on the final. Thanks Mr. Peeper! Say hi to Junior Peeper for me.“

“It was great we really enjoyed it. We got a lot for our money. We came down from Cape Cod so we don’t have one of these there so it was really appreciative and we enjoyed it and it was nice and clean and the cash. It was so friendly.“

“Yum! Servers were super friendly.“

“Great old school family owned ice cream shop! The one in Pawtucket village is really cute and right next to the river, such an awesome spot to hang out in the summer. They also sell Dels which was really nice when I was there for the Gaspee parade!“

“My grandson has many food allergies, but this is one of the few places he can go. The staff is aware of his allergies and do what needs to be done so he can enjoy his lemonade without worry. We will always be back.“

“Words can not describe how delicious these Macarons are! It didn’t matter the flavor..the 12 we tried were all tied for the favorite. Just WOW, YUM!“

“I love Frozen yogurt. My friend and I had decided to take a day trip to Providence but could not find a froyo place in the city. Luckily, this place was less than ten minutes from the area near the mall.

The service was top notch! I got recommended the most delicious combination of flavors while chatting with the employee on shift. The prices are honestly a steal compared to most places I’ve been to or that are located in the mall. Additionally, the location is well decorated and in a pretty area.

If you are anywhere nearby, definitely check this place out!

Dietary restrictions: My friend (who has celiacs) had no problem with the froyo here!

Parking: We did not see the small parking lot in front of the shop, so we parked on a side street nearby with no issue.“

“incredible small town bar and live music venue. The owner has poured out all into this place! every community could use a Galactic!“

“Love this place!! had an amazing smoothing and buffalo chicken wrap and my boyfriend had a delicious pecan, caramel pastry with a coffee. We were just passing through, but if lived nearby, I’d come here all the time! Also, the owner, Marcos, was so friendly and kind!“

“Awesome ice cream but very inconsistent on soft serve cone sizes either really big or very small no matter what size we order.“

“I thought this place was so dumb cool, they really nailed that 50s retro vibe!! I loved that they named all the omelettes after stars from that era!! I had The Fonz which was delicious & those home fries were some of the best I've had!! My wife got the cheeseburger & she said it was really good!! The food is fresh & our server was great!! If u are ever in this area, give them a try!!“

“to the young man Jose who was running the counter today 10-23-21!! You are excellent!!!!!a million stars! I can't believe how hard you worked and you were polite! fast! and did a fantastic job cooking! your the reason I go there. your worth every penny they pay you and more!! LOTS MORE! Keep up the great work!“

“I'm a huge fan of Honey Dew. I feel like it's the lesser known sibling of Dunkin. It was founded in 1973 in Massachusetts with approximately 125 locations. They serve coffee, tea, sandwiches, donuts, bagels, muffins, and pastries.

This particular one is a good size. There were plenty of tables and seats. The service was good and quick. My favorite thing to order is the Willow Tree chicken salad with cheese on a croissant. We also had donuts and coffee; all were good. There is a drive through, restroom, and the location was clean. Overall, it's a great spot to get breakfast and it's super affordable too.“

“Cool spot great strawberry cheesecake shake.employees bring food to your parked car old school 50 vibe kinda

Kid-friendliness: I didn't go inside but from the parking lot where you wait for them to bring you food to your door it's pretty easy to entertain a kid in the car so just go on with your normal routine“

“It’s friendlys means that they are understaffed and no matter how hard the team is working there’s not enough of them to go around. That being said, the ice cream was delicious and the service itself was good. Feel free to bring your kids as there’s plenty of them all there for the same thing

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly“

“Well seeing I haven’t been to Friendly’s in some time. And I’ve come to get a quick bite to eat to find I have a server in training “ Stephanie” who was nervous but pleasant with a inviting g smile that set my atmosphere of being a guest with my company. She assure she got the order correctly to our liking to our order and was pleasant to please and accommodate our needs. If unfamiliar with a menu she quickly excuse herself to inquire with her shift boss. Who was just as pleasant and knowledgeable to what Eva ? that may have riser. Needles to say to find I had points and a member to top it off I got a sundae of one scoop to find 2 scoops and the cost would be 2$ and 5$ off the bill to our surprise. That’s “ Friendly “ is a place I rather be to have such server as Stephanie!!! As I told her she a trainee that has pass the test of time !…“

“I always enjoy visiting this location. The staff is friendly and Maria has them well trained. There is something on the menu to satisfy my taste buds no matter what time of day I go!“

“My daughter and I for lunch to see my niece working as a waitress.. she was very freindly and helpful .. I ordered the Philly cheese steak with curly fries and my daughter ordered an appetizer sampler .. as my niece is a new server so she still asks questions .. I heard her go to the grill where the Manager or supervisor was behind the grill .. my niece asked the manager if the paper was done right with the Phillycheese steak and curly fries and that woman actually yelled @ my niece SAYING I DIDN’T TAKE THE ORDER SO IDK … and I hear my niece say I know you didn’t I am asking if it right with the curly fries she raised her voice again @ her again says idk I didn’t take the order … like woow woman you treat new employees that way teach them don’t be rude and make kids feel like they don’t want to work there soo unprofessional on her part she shouldn’t be a manager or supervisor if she can’t teach these young 16/17 year old kids the right way … food wasn’t that good either probably because miss cranky pants was behind the grill making food …“

“fantastic servers..great recommendation of black raspberry chip sat 9/9..yummy ..thank you K“