SPRINKLES ICE CREAM AND ESPRESSO BAR , NEWPORT FAVE FLAVOR : Coffee Affogato ( best with vanilla ice cream ). Espresso , Italian ice , frozen yogurt and milkshakes galore . Keep cool with espresso over ice , or better yet , forget the ice and pour it over ice cream . sprinklesnewport . com
SOUTH
BRICKLEY ’ S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM , 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 , NARRAGANSETT FAVE FLAVOR : All the gelato . Not only is this traditional Italian treat smoother and healthier than its cousin , but Nana ’ s offers robust flavors like amaretto , creme brule , cannoli , Key lime pie and more . nanasgelato . com
No summer is complete without frozen lemonade — take your pick .
DEL ’ S LEMONADE FLAVORS : Lemon , watermelon , blueberry , cherry , peach mango , grapefruit , blood orange . dels . com
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 . newenglandlemonade . com
COFFEE
NORTH / CENTRAL
BOLT COFFEE , PROVIDENCE TRY : The Mass Appeal Snapchill , offering all the taste and body of full-strength coffee in a convenient can . Finish it off with a breakfast sandwich featuring a house made biscuit and red pepper relish or a tasty treat . boltcoffeecompany . com
MAINSTREET COFFEE AND TOSCANA LOUNGE , EAST GREENWICH TRY : After grabbing your regular flavored iced coffee order in the morning , come back in the evening for your pick of nearly twenty signature espresso martinis ( made with vodka or whiskey ). mainstreet-coffee . com
DON ’ T MISS !
Borealis Coffee , East Providence Cafe Zara , East Providence Sophie ’ s Brewhouse , Exeter The Nook , East Greenwich The Nitro Cart , various locations ( on tap ) Java Madness , Wakefield Caf Bar , Wakefield Brewology , Smithfield Brewed Awakenings , various locations
EAST
CUSTOM HOUSE COFFEE , MIDDLETOWN TRY : Offering both hot and cold versions of each brew year-round , this spot creates a unique selection with drinks like “ zombie killer ” and “ feel good tea .” customhousecoffee . com
SOUTH
AUDREY ’ S COFFEE HOUSE AND LOUNGE , WAKEFIELD TRY : This “ Bachelor ” -fandom spot offers both traditional and trendy flavors ( Cinnamon apple pie ? Maple butter pecan ? Count me in .) FYI : You may be served by owners Jared Haibon and his wife Ashley Iaconetti from “ The Bachelor .” Stick around in the evening for cocktails . audreysri . com
JUNK AND JAVA , WESTERLY TRY : Known for its eclectic and creative concoctions , this is the spot to grab a specialty latte ( see : cookies and cream , Snickers or cinnamon roll ). junknjava . net
FUEL COFFEE BAR , NARRAGANSETT TRY : With sixteen iced coffee flavors available for self-serve , just grab a cup at the counter and fuel up . fuelcoffeebaronline . com
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