41 Best Ice Cream Shops near Portsmouth

“Clementine’s has the BEST ice cream in Rhode Island! Highly recommend.“

“Best burger I’ve had in a long time,I got the Schuitzy’s burger one patty delicious“

“Upon walking in, there are a few seated tables to the left and a few high tops to the right. All the tables are fairly spacious. Self seating and order at the counter. They have a good variety of baked goods. Everything looked really fresh tasty. They have drink specials (lattes). We ordered D'S Country Breakfast (comes with sausage, bacon, toast and home fries), egg and cheese on English, blueberry pancakes (very fluffy and plenty of blueberries), and Sunny Toast (with avocado and there's vegemite spread on the toast). They also have cold pressed juice made to order. We got the Healthy Heart (carrot, apple, ginger). Great spot where all the locals go and for people that are visiting the area.“

“I absolutely love going to Helger’s Ice Cream—it’s hands down one of the best ice cream spots around! The staff is always incredibly friendly and welcoming, which makes every visit even better. A special shoutout to Elizabeth, Isabel, and Kaylee—they are all so kind, upbeat, and genuinely make you feel appreciated as a customer. Their positive energy really stands out and keeps me coming back. The selection is amazing, with a huge variety of hard ice cream flavors to choose from, so there’s always something new to try. Their soft serve is just as good—smooth, creamy, and perfectly made every time. On top of that, their sundaes and milkshakes are so unique and delicious. You can tell they put thought into their creations, and everything is made to perfection. Between the incredible staff and the wide range of high-quality treats, Helger’s is a must-visit. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a fun, friendly, and delicious experience!“

“If you’re questioning a visit stop thinking about it. Make it happen. Best custom made milkshake EVER! It’s always a great sign when you walk into a business and are greeted with smiles and happiness. That alone made me super happy for stopping by. They have an amazing selection with an option to sample before you make your choice. If you can’t decide what you’d like they do have a list of what I believe are all amazing options. I opted to go my own way and what this amazing human put together for me was absolutely delectable to say the very least. I hope she sees this and knows the caramel drizzle and crushed up Oreos were a great idea. And the whipped cream. So good I was halfway done by the time the other amazing human inside was done helping my compadre and my cup was empty within minutes of leaving the parking lot. If I don’t find myself in the area while working I will find myself making the 4+ hour round trip to visit again. It’s too good not to!“

“Absolutely delicious. I chose the maple walnut and I was amazed.“

“I’ve gone to Somerset Creamery my whole life, but I hadn’t been in several years. I figured my nostalgia was probably over-hyping it, but I went back yesterday and it was even better than I remembered. I got the cookie dough in a waffle cup and it was so creamy and delicious! Probably the best ice cream around, definitely the creamiest!“

“We are addicted! Love my rice bowls“

“So good.. and super nice people!!! Loved the cappuccino gelato and watermelon sorbet!“

“Staff is wonderful, family owned business that us locals will always support. ❤️“

“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!“

“We love the Inside Scoop! The best“

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

“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!“

“This was the best ice cream we ever had.... we went here every night on vacation“

“Decided to try a new ice cream spot tonight! The Ice Cream Garage just turned into our new favorite local spot! Staff was Uber friendly and accommodating....allowing us to try some flavors. The ice cream was DELICIOUS! Creamy and packed with lots of goodness!“

“Whenever I'm in Rhode Island, Del's frozen lemonade is my absolute must-have favorite treat! I look forward to it every summer! Whether it be from the cart on Block Island or from this shop. Lily assisted me with my purchase yesterday. She was friendly, kind, and polite! It was my great pleasure meeting this young woman who provided such exceptional service!“

“Love their ice cream! Creative, delicious flavors: my favs fluff n nutter and pumpkin pie (with real pie crust 🎃) 😊 and the milk shakes are outta this world good! ❤️“

“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’t wait to go back Again 😋😋“

“Very good ice cream. High quality. No dyes: that was what was really informative about the quality of the ice cream. My uncle and I say it’s the best ice cream we’ve had in forever. Please read this review and pick this place if you want to go to an ice cream shop in Newport, Rhode Island.“

“Finally had a chance to try Gray's ice cream. Went with a coffee oreo frappe. Thought it was pretty good. The oreo crumbles were pretty light. Now the green straw on the other hand was borderline awful. Constantly collapsing making it a challenge to drink. The struggle started taking away from the overall enjoyment.“

“Haven't been to the shop in a long time.. took my mom to grab ice cream.. didn't disappoint.. as delicious as I remember.. staff was super friendly.. will definitely go again when I'm in the area..parking is limited so I would not go at a peak time“

“Yum! Servers were super friendly.“

“You can never go wrong with Ben & Jerry’s! This location is a good one to visit for the amazing the amazing harbor views.

The staff are always friendly, and go above and beyond. The ice cream always tastes amazing! To the staff that recently took care of me I was very appreciative of your help and I cannot wait to return.“

“awesome been to the one in Newport and Port St Lucie Florida. bought an apple some Carmel popcorn as well as fudge“

“The cake my daughter got is so beautiful!! Tracy did a wonderful job! Will be back cake was delicious thanks“

“I was visiting Newport and decided to stop by your shop with a friend to get ice cream around 4pm on August 31st when we pointed out to the young guy making the order that he gave me the wrong cone. After pointing out that we asked for waffle cone he became very rude and started throwing things around and even swore. Needless to say we will not be returning there again.“

“Ordered here for the first time today and OMG it’s amazing. Everything was good and I’m so happy I finally tried it!! So yummy!!“

“galactic theater is the best music venue in New England. Dave and his team of human beings keep a fun vibe, great music and interesting line-ups almost every night of the week. I'll be performing here on Fri Feb 6 with my associate, Jake Perry. I highly recommend coming to this location regardless of which night it is. you'll always find something worth checking out!“

“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.“

“Excellent food!!! Waitress was so kind and patient and gave us all time to visit and even snapped a few pics for us when we were done! Will definitely go back again for delish Greek food and beautiful views of the Big Pond and Easton's Beach area.

Highly recommend! everything is freshly baked on the premises and is wonderful!!!“

“Located right in front of the pier. Went there to get a coffee and a turnover before a race, and took my goodies to eat sitting on a bench while looking at the landscape. They do have tables inside, but if the weather is right, I highly recommend to eat outdoors. The service was quick, and the food hit the spot.“

“Amazing cupcakes! Moist, delicious, and great flavor choices!!“

“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!“

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

“If you're looking for a phenomenal fast food burger and top notch customer service, this is the spot for you. The Smash Burger could compete with any fast casual spot in the area. Also, Raz, the employee who helped me with my order, was absolutely amazing¡ He deserves a raise, and anyone in the area should swing by for the smash burger while its still available.“

“My kids and I stopped here for a quick bite and the staff was so friendly. I forgot about friendlys for years I'm glad we came back and going to stop here now often. The manager was the nicest and most helpful to my son's cherry addiction. Thank you!“

“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 …“