50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Pawtucket

“We ordered the ice cream truck to come at 6:30 pm for our neighborhood jump rope contest. It came right on time. Our driver/ server named Syriis was outstanding. Great customer service. We love him. The kids had a blast. Thank you for your outstanding service. Highly recommend.“

“They have several different things like hard ice cream, soft serve ice cream and many other items, and good prices“

“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******“

“Best ice cream around hands down!🍦“

“Tried it for the first time just before they closed up for the Winter. 👍✅“

“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.“

“Took my son, 32 and grandson, 14 for their birthdays. They had fun learning how to make ice cream. They truly enjoyed themselves, and got to not only enjoy their creation, but they also took home a pint to enjoy later!
Great idea for date night, birthday parties, or as a gift for someone. Highly recommend it!!“

“Great staff, huge selection, and easy access from the bike path.“

“Most delicious ice cream around!“

“Very good! Great staff! Will be back soon! 🍋“

“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 their flavors! Key Lime Pie is the absolute best!“

“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!“

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

“Absolutely delicious ice cream! Never disappointed!“

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

“Great food and ice cream!!!😊😊“

“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 😁🤍✨🍦“

““Absolutely delicious! The cookies were fresh, warm, and packed with flavor. I love the rotating menu because there’s always something new to try. The staff was friendly, and my order was ready quickly. Definitely worth the visit—I can’t wait to come back!”“

“Had a soft serve from a little ice cream shop on the west end of Providence near the armory. Kind friendly service and the soft serve is creamy and delicious. They also have strawberry soft serve but that was a little too sweet for me. All kinds of budget friendly summer treats including hard ice cream, loads of topping and wide selection of treats on a stick. It’s our go to when in the area.“

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

“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“

“Great staff, huge selection, and easy access from the bike path.“

“their bubble gum icecream!!!“

“Absolutely the Best Ice cream Ever.Friendly staff and large portions .You must get the Fresh house made Waffle Cones“

“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!“

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

“Sundaes has always been my favorite ice cream shop. Last year I developed an allergy to tree nuts. It is severe. Out of all of the places I have been to eat Sundaes Cranston has gone above and beyond to ensure no exposure to tree nuts. The staff is pleasant and I cannot tell you how much I appreciate the training that these employees have been given. Thank you so much. I love still being able to enjoy my favorite 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!“

“Stopped by to see what all the fuss was about. Nice relaxing place to sit and enjoy the most beautiful constructed / crafted Banana Split I’ve ever seen/ tasted. This is my go to place for my Banana Split from here on out. Matter of fact, I plan on making a stop today (6-21-25)for one 😊“

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

“Lovely Ice cream shop conveniently located off the east bay bike path. The staff is very nice and the Dels Lemonade is so refreshing! It has a beautifully painted exterior with plenty of places to sit and enjoy a treat, alone or with family and friends!“

“They have several different things like hard ice cream, soft serve ice cream and many other items, and good prices“

“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!“

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

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

“Where can I find grape sugar free Popsicles around 77503 area. Those were the best when I was in the hospital and I can't seem to find them anywhere. Ty!“

“Fresh and tasty but extremely overpriced!“

“Today I had the Aztec Chicken and Black Bean soup. Fantastic! The broth had a depth of flavor. The accompanying bread was fresh and had great flavor. In the past, I've also had Chicken Noodle, Portuguese Kale, and Vegetable Minestrone soups. All were great. Lily's is RI's Soup Kitchen Internation but with a smile.“

“thanks for a friendly, fun, entertaining afternoon. Food was so flavorful and the drinks were delicious 😋 jazz music was so enjoyable 🥰“

“I have to say 10 stars ! I ordered Salmon with green curry. Sticky rice. Oh my, this was sooo goid and the delivery guy was right on time. The food was hot and there was enough for two meals..im very impressed and certainly will be going to Thai Star often. ?“

“New Favorite Ice Cream Parlor. Great ice cream. Wonderful ice cream choices. The best vibe. Second to none seating. We will return again and again. I think you should too. You wont be disappointed. Tell em I sent you buy. Great people too. They give back to the schools. Whats better then that. Support those that support others. 🙏“

“Fantastic service and delicious ice cream! Frisbie’s also offers an ice cream making class, which was very interesting and educational. And the workers are treated like family. Overall a delightful treat! Definitely want to go again. :)“

“We had the ice cream cart (yes, it's a thing) come to our school for teacher appreciation week. The teachers loved it and the staff member, Zee from Ben and Jerry's was so sweet. They also offer ice cream cakes and have an actual ice cream truck (which I didn't know). You definitely can't go wrong with ice cream!“

“(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.“

“We try something new each time we go. They have something for everyone“

“Stopped by Pinkberry for a sweet treat and overall, it was a great visit. We tried the mango, original, and pomegranate—all three delivered on flavor. The yogurt was smooth, refreshing, and had that signature tart balance that Pinkberry does well.
The fruit toppings were fresh and vibrant, and everything paired beautifully. The presentation was clean and appealing—simple but elevated.
One thing to note: they no longer offer samples, which was a bit disappointing, especially when you’re deciding between flavors. That small touch used to be part of the experience.
Overall, great yogurt, great visit, and still a solid go-to when you want something light, fresh, and satisfying.“