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ICE CREAM

No matter if you ’ re an ice cream traditionalist or on the hunt for the next great frozen dairy alternative , these local shops will hit the ( sweet ) spot .
BRICKLEY ’ S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM LOCATIONS : Wakefield and Narragansett FAVE FLAVOR : Coffee chip . Coffee milk is a RI staple , so why not frozen with chocolate ? Make sure to get the homemade waffle cones . brickleys . com
NANA ’ S ICE CREAM AND GELATO LOCATION : Narragansett FAVE FLAVOR : All the gelato . Not only is this traditionally Italian treat smoother and healthier than its cousin , but Nana ’ s offers robust flavors like amaretto , crème brule , cannoli , key lime pie and more . nanasgelato . com
THREE SISTERS LOCATION : Providence FAVE FLAVOR : A toss-up between Kulfi and Grandma ’ s Goodies . The former is made with cardamom , cinnamon , pistachios and almond extract while the latter features large chunks of brownies , cookies and blondies . threesistersri . com
HELADO TAIYAKI LOCATION : Providence FAVE FLAVOR : XStrawdinary , a vanilla soft serve with strawberry toppings , Teddy Grahams and a Pocky straw . If you ’ re feeling adventurous , try the Ube flavor . facebook . com / helado-taiyaki
LIKE NO UDDER LOCATION : Providence FAVE FLAVOR : Mint Chocolate Chip . Like an Andes candy melting in your mouth , the creamy cashew base won ’ t leave you missing the dairy at this vegan ice cream shop . like-no-udder . com
TRICYCLE ICE CREAM LOCATION : Providence FAVE FLAVOR : If we ’ re talking ice cream sandwiches , we gotta go with the Thai Tea Ice Cream between two toasted coconut cookies . But in terms of ice cream tacos , the caramelized fruity pebbles ice cream in a vanilla waffle shell reigns supreme . tricycleicecream . com

don ’ t miss !

Gelina ’ s Ice Cream Factory , Coventry Scoops Ice Cream Shop , Smithfield Sundaes , Johnston and Cranston Gray ' s Ice Cream , Tiverton Warwick Ice Cream , Warwick Holy Cow , A Heavenly Experience ,
Charlestown Sacred Cow , East Providence Papa ’ s Ice Cream , Warwick Lickety Splits , Wyoming The Vanilla Bean , Wakefield Tizzy K ’ s Cereal Ice Cream , Providence

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No summer is complete without frozen lemonade — take your pick .
LINCOLN CREAMERY LOCATION : Lincoln FAVE FLAVOR : Peanut Butter Caramel Cookie Dough . With three delicious flavors swirled into one sweet and salty cup or cone , what more could you possibly want ? lincolncreamery . com
KOW KOW LOCATION : Providence FAVE FLAVOR : The Birthday Cake and Berry Nutty options are amazing , but we ’ re most enchanted by their bubble waffle cones , which come in four drool-worthy variations : original , matcha , chocolate chip and vegan / gluten-free . kowkowfood . com
Don ’ t let the name fool you : this ultra-thick concoction of whole milk , flavored syrup and “ frozen ice milk ” is awfully amazing . It can be found exclusively on Newport Creamery — an iconic New England tradition in its own right — menus . newportcreamery . com
DEL ’ S LEMONADE Flavors : lemon , watermelon , blueberry , cherry , peach mango , grapefruit , blood orange
MR . LEMON Flavors : lemon , smackin ’ apple , tutti-frutti , watermelon , vanilla , lemon meringue , chillin ’ cheech , flossy-freeze , apple-jack
NEW ENGLAND LEMONADE Flavors : lemon and watermelon
AWFUL AWFUL : COURTESY OF NEWPORT CREAMERY ; ICE CREAM CONE : GETTY IMAGES .
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