28 Best Ice Cream Shops near Pawtucket

“the best!! we messaged them and asked for them to come to our neighborhood and the next thing i know they are in the neighborhood!! the kids were so excited and most of the adults to!! thank you so much! you guys are the best!!❤️“

“Outstanding fish and chips and clam chowder!“

“Went to the shack today, and it was a really nice experience! I love what Alex and his team have done with the place! The ice cream flavors and variety of toppings are very good. The lemonade beats Del’s by a mile! If you’re lucky, you might catch one of their trucks leaving or pulling up. Haven’t gone yet for the live music and entertainment. But this shack is a good option if you’re not able to catch one of their trucks around RI / MA. Stop by!“

“Outstanding fish and chips and clam chowder!“

“Had the lemon ginger snap sandwich and it was to DIE for!!!!!!5******“

“The BEST waffle cones and ice cream around. The staff also cant be beat. Maple Bacon, Heath Bar and Black Raspberry Froyo, Pumpkin Patch, Coffee Oreo are our fams favs! So happy they are open during the winter. You won’t be disappointed 🍦“

“I wish I could post a pic of my delicious cone of graham cracker and mint chip ice cream, but it didn’t make it to the car. Both made with cashew. Couldn’t have been better. Next time trying the deli.“

“Great ice cream, staff, and atmosphere! Plenty of flavor options. Highly recommend! They have great ice cream cakes as well.“

“Delicious ice cream and amazing service- Callie went above and beyond for my kids, we will be back! �“

“This is a great little Latin and Japanese fusion ice cream shop. The fish shaped cones with a treat at the bottom are delicious on their own. I had custard in mine with chocolates ice cream, dulce de leche over the top and covered in coconut. Absolutely delicious! My foodie friend introduced me. They definitely enjoyed theirs! Thank you!“

“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!“

“Love it . It’s also a nice laid back clean environment“

“Great ice cream, good portions, friendly people. My kids especially love the outside games, movie nights, or just sitting by the pond. This place is awesome 😁🤍✨🍦“

“Great local ice cream shop. Nice lawn area to sit and enjoy your ice cream“

“Alien Ice was so perfect for an ice cream social event we had at my place of work. It gave our employees an opportunity for a sweet summer treat and a chance to mix and mingle off of the work floor. Sean was super personable and had an extensive list to choose from with such a nostalgic 90's vibe! Definitely stood out from other ice cream trucks with the Alien theme and that caught everyone's attention. Thank you for making our day, Alien Ice! 5 Stars from us!“

“Just went to Sweet & Sour Bar for the first time and got a Strawberry Mango Smoothie and it was absolutely delicious. The rest of my family got something and it was super reasonably priced. If you’re at the mall in Emerald Square Mall I suggest checking them out. They are on the 1st floor in the middle!“

“Love love love this ice cream shop. The ice cream itself is really rich and delicious and the atmosphere is so welcoming and chic. The decor is just fabulous, ample seating with shades so that you can soak up the sun without getting a sunburn. Truly an atmosphere suitable for anyone! I visit 3-4 times a week, I just can’t get enough. I love to relax after work or on the weekends. To top it off the owners are truly amazing people and really offer their customers a quality experience. Customer service is 5 star!“

“This place is awesome! Amazing ice cream and an incredible selection 🤘“

“These are the best cookies I've ever had in my entire life, and that's just the cookies, the pies are just on another level. They have tiny individual ones, and small ones. I'm trying to stay away but .. the biscoff pie is my favorite!!!“

“Ho-ho-hopeful! There’s a new ice cream joint in town called The North Pole. Because nothing says “summer treat” quite like being reminded of subzero temperatures and forgotten Christmas decor. The name is about as original as a made-for-TV Christmas movie—and the life-sized Santa statue standing guard outside doesn’t exactly help break new ground. If you’ve ever wanted to be judged by a plastic Claus while licking a cone in July, your time has come. The parking lot is flanked by tiny trees—well, technically saplings. They’re trying their best, but unless you’re under 3 feet tall or a garden gnome, don’t count on shade. I guess the owners figured the North Pole isn’t known for towering oaks anyway (there is shade under an awning though, don’t fret). That said, the place does have good bones. The building has that classic small-town ice cream stand charm, the menu has potential, and there’s clearly effort being made behind the scenes. You can tell someone cares! On to the actual product: the whipped cream is clearly made in-house, which I applaud. It’s thick, creamy, and rich—basically one step away from butter. But somewhere in the process, they forgot the sugar. It’s like someone churned up a dairy masterpiece and then whispered “sweet” instead of actually making it sweet. A few spoonfuls of sugar and we’re in business! Now, for a special customer service moment. Our server—my sister—came outside, sat down, and casually helped herself to several bites of our ice cream. No apron, no warning, just grabbed a spoon like she owned the place (she doesn’t). You could call it inappropriate, but I call it sibling tax. As for the banana split: it arrived in the general shape of a banana split, but the toppings were in some kind of abstract interpretive dance. The chocolate syrup was poured over the vanilla scoop, the pineapple sauce ended up on the chocolate scoop, and no one even mentioned chopped nuts. I’m not allergic, so that omission stung. But alas, it was my sister avoiding the awkward situation where she asked if I wanted nuts. I get it. Also worth noting: the building used to be Sandy’s Ice Cream—the one famously shut down for running an illegal drug ring. Honestly? The splits were better back then. Sure, there may have been felonies involved, but at least they put the chocolate on the chocolate! In summary, The North Pole might cool you down, but it won’t blow you away. It’s festive, it’s local, and it’s fine if your expectations are low and your siblings bring their own spoons. I’m just being silly. Please go eat their ice cream and support the business. It’s because of faithful patrons like you that local businesses can thrive!“

“The best memories for me and my family! Never disappoints!“

“It’s been a long time since ce I’ve good authentic Spanish food.. this place really hits it out of the park. Everything was so fresh and delicious. The ceviche and papusas were TOP NOTCH I already can’t wait to go back“

“love this place!!! excellent quality ice cream 🍦 😋 👌“

“I came for the RI Food Fights August ice cream challenge and got a scoop of cake batter ice cream on a sugar cone and it was SO GOOD! Excellent service and the ice cream was really outstanding, not artificial tasting but really flavorful and creamy. Super clean and cute vibe inside. Would definitely recommend!“

“I was struck with a rough virus this week (cough, cold, fever - the works) and I was pleasantly surprised to find a local soup shop nearby. Lily’s soups have kept me sane and fed! I especially loved the Chicken & Rice. The broth is very flavorful and rich. Highly recommend, especially if you’re battling illness.“

“Stopped by today to grab a shake with my daughter. The girl behind the counter with glasses recognized us from last winter. She was super sweet and we talked about how this is our favorite winter ice cream place. She asked my daughter how school was going. We love ice cream and try many local seasonal shops in the summer but after today we might have to add this ice cream shop to our summer rotation.“

“Service was friendly and timely. Food was good“

“(Translated by Google) I loved the good attention that the owner gave us, she explained everything very well because they have a wide variety of products, she gave us a good and very friendly service.It is sure that we will return we loved the service.(Original)Me encanto la buena atención que nos dio la dueña , nos explico todo muy bien porque tienenuna gran variedad de productos, nos dio un buen servicio muy amable .Es seguro que regresaremos nos encanto el servicio.“