50 Best Ice Cream Shops near Riverside

“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 😊“

“Holy mackerel was this place good. I've been trying to get here for some time now on the recommendation of a friend, now I know why! the staff was great and the food was excellent it's adorable inside as well. for such a tight area the parking was still pretty good. Will definitely come back many times.“

“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 food and ice cream!!!😊😊“

“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.“

“just left Papas ice cream. got 4 pints for a party at our house tomorrow. I had great service, especially from who I believe was the owner (young 30sish and bald). he was super friendly and gave me a free cup of sherbert that was almost done, and a pup cup for my dog. 100% going back, super friendly people!“

“brst lemonade ever made, and the owners are the kindest people on the planet“

“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!“

“This place is so cool, it’s on the side of the road. There are tables to sit , they even have couple of coin operated machine rides for the kids. I had a hot fudge sundae ( mine you , this is a small) on scale of 1-10…. It was a solid 10.
Customer service is great too. The young lady working there was so nice . Only bad thing about this place is that they have to close for the winter Nov 3 🍨 🙁“

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

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

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

“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!!❤️“

“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!“

“Absolutely delicious ice cream! Never disappointed!“

“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!“

“Great location, great ice cream, and great staff! Got the meet the Dairy King himself!

They do get busy in the summer so make sure to plan accordingly for a warm day.

Parking: There is a parking lot behind the building and plenty of parking on the street.“

“we love the creamery… delicious and friendly servers!! Hannah & Dylan are my kids favorites ❤️“

“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 😁🤍✨🍦“

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

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

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

“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!“

“What can I say.......it's ice cream......that speaks for itself, but I'll try.......FANTASTIC

Parking: Plenty

Kid-friendliness: Their very accommodating

Wheelchair accessibility: Very accessible“

“Ice Cream Is On Point! The Scoops Are Huge. The Owners are Awesome people. it's just the start of the season. I can't wait until many many more visits this summer!“

“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!“

“The workers there were very helpful and polite and it was a pleasure to be a customer there. The food was amazing and I was very pleased with how quick the service was.

Kid-friendliness: They have many options for children and many kids would enjoy the fabulous treats they have to offer.“

“Awesome ice cream!!!! Fabulous flavors!!!!“

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

“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.“

“Ice Cream Is On Point! The Scoops Are Huge. The Owners are Awesome people. it's just the start of the season. I can't wait until many many more visits this summer!“

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

“Outstanding fish and chips and clam chowder!“

“Great place! YOUR one stop for everything! Coffee, snacks, salads, pizza, ice cream! This place has it all! Great staff and Fadi is a great person all around! Always willing to donate and help anybody that comes in the front door!“

“I love this place! The girls here are always extremely friendly and willing to provide the best service possible. The flavors and large topping selection are fantastic and you get a lot for the price you pay. The smoothies here are also super good. Highly recommend!“

“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!“

“(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.“

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

“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.“

“Hilltop is a staple in EG. Frozen yogurt, soft serve, dole whip and hard ice cream. Locally owned and locally sourced. Hilltop is back in the family of the original founders. If you had a bad experience in the past, I highly recommend to give the new hilltop another shot. ❤️ You’ll be greeted with a smile by either me and my family or one of our hand picked employees. We take pride in quality ice cream and quality service. My Mama and I have been doing anything and everything to bring back what people love.“

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

“i came in and purchased a cake from the display recently and we just finished it today. it was the best ice cream cake we have ever had. i also purchased a cone for my younger sister and she dropped it. the two young girls were so nice and made her a new one. this place is great and has some of the best ice cream ever.“

“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.“

“I always come here a lot because I live nearby. This one time really makes me consider coming back. I paid for 3 different icecreams and received 2. The one I didn’t receive I go ask about it and say I didn’t receive it. The young lady then proceeds to say she already made it and I already received it. I explain to her that I was not the one who she gave it to and I did not receive the icecream. She then says I already made the icecream and implies I am doing it to receive a free icecream. I have enough money to buy icecream and I am here with my kids. I know whether or not my kids are eating icecream. The service is great while paying but the system of saying the number and sometimes not saying the number doesn’t work because people take other icecreams and the people who actually pay for their icecream are accused of being scummy and receive rude service.

EDIT: After the response from owner , I will give this place 4 stars. I love coming here but being accused and given rude service isn’t right because someone else took my icecream. I did receive the icecream from another worker and the lady from the payment system was very nice and icecream is of good quality.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Best coffee in town with very friendly and knowledgeable owners. You will not be disappointed. New to Providence or just visiting, enjoy a cup of coffee and get great suggestions on what to see and do. They are supporters of local artisans for all your souvenir needs. Can’t say enough good things about this place. ❤️“

“The new wieners were phenomenal, the perfect amount of mustard, love the chopped onions, the celery salt was to die for, and the bun was nice buttery and soft. Literally can devour a dozen that's how good they are. I wish I could share photos, but they were all gone before I could take a snap of it.“